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Keith Vandervort ELY- Back-to-back wins in the past week advanced the Timberwolves softball team’s ranking to fifth-place in the Section 7A North subsection, success that could impact seedings in the upcoming playoffs. And with Monday’s 7-6 win over Mt. Iron-Buhl, which improved the team’s record to 5-5, Ely has a good chance to move up a spot. Ely is currently ranked fifth out of nine teams, right behind fourth-ranked Littlefork-Big Falls and third-ranked Mt. Iron-Buhl. “The victory Monday night was not only a confidence booster but a seeding win for us as well,” said Coach Cory L...

Keith Vandervort ELY - The North American Bear Center here, the only black bear and wildlife educational facility of its kind, re-opened for the season this month and is once again welcoming visitors after a year of COVID-19 restrictions “We are dedicated to replacing old myths with facts. People learn from the bears themselves about bear behavior, ecology, and their relations with humans,” said Senior Operations Director Scott Edgett. “We work closely with our partners at the Wildlife Research Institute and renowned bear biologist Dr. Lynn Rogers to create exhibits and content for the ...

Posted Keith Vandervort ELY – One of the clear and present roadblocks to economic growth in the greater Ely area is the severe shortage of daycare services. Former mayor Ross Petersen was recently empowered by the Ely Economic Development Authority to spearhead a wide-ranging exploration of potential solutions to the continuing dilemma of attracting a younger, vibrant workforce to the area while a dearth of childcare services here continues. The move to form a working subcommittee by city council members acting as EEDA commissioners follows recent discussions by the city’s projects comm...

David Marshall is a 17-year veteran of the volunteer force Posted Keith Vandervort ELY – New Ely Fire Chief David Marshall took the oath of office this week, administered by Interim Mayor Chuck Novak Tuesday night at the City Council meeting, and began his duties as both department leader and secretary. The council’s negotiating committee met with Marshall late last month to review the position’s pay and job description. As recommended, the council agreed to pay Marshall a flat $700 biweekly with no hourly pay for calls and training. “The former chief got paid a salary plus got paid...

Keith Vandervort ELY – The city of Ely received approval late last week for three community and development infrastructure grants from the Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR). Two development infrastructure grants include an expansion project at the Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant and renovation of the former Shopko building by Zup’s Market, and the third grant is a match for funds dedicated to the first phase of the Prospector Loop ATV Trail. In all more than $650,000 will be coming to Ely this year from IRRR. The Ely Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant, ...