What's Up Ely
By Host Lacey Squier
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Description
Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors.
Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town.
There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!
New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike.
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History of Tuesday Group & Reflecting on Life in Ely with Steve & Ann Schon
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Modern Mysticism in Ely with Johannah Scarlet
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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December 2025 Event Round Up
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Everything and the Ely Folk School Kitchen Sink with Anna Heil
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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November 2025 Event Round Up
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Outdoor Recreation’s Impact on Ely’s Economy with Randolph Briley
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Late Fall 2025 Event Round Up
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Scents of the Season with Heather Magee of Five Pines Candle Co
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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October-November 2025 Event Round Up
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Soundscapes of the Boundary Waters with Matt Mikkelsen
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Another Fall 2025 Event Round Up
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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Dishing About Ely with Stephanie Hansen
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Fall 2025 Event Round Up
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Rural Arts Education with Kelly Chick & Karl Kubiak
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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August & September 2025 Ely, MN Events
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Entrepreneurial ✨Spirit✨ in Ely
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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August 2025 Event Round Up
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Reading is What's Up in Ely
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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July & August 2025 Event Round Up
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Baseball -- America's Pastime in Ely
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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July 2025 Event Round Up
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Introducing Ely to New Dutch Friends
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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June 2025 Event Round Up
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Introducing Youth to the Wilderness with Rachel Hedlund
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May 15, 2025 |
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May 2025 Event Round Up
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May 07, 2025 |
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Ely-Winton History Museum with Kelsey Cooke
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May 01, 2025 |
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Boundary Waters Catering with Chris Glaser and Tad Drechsler
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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April & May 2025 Event Round Up Featuring Megan Wind
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Functional Fitness & the Studio 54 Party with Michelle Moore
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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International Mosquito Museum & April 2025 Event Round Up
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Wine Tasting with Dale Beers
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Ely Area Event Round Up -- Late March / Early April
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Arrowhead Regional Transit with Dominick Olivanti & Holly Bachschneider
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Ely Area Event Round Up -- Early March 2025
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach with Sean & Jill Leary
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Happy Days Learning Center: Conversations with the Kids
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Ely Film Festival with Jacob White & Nina Wray
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Winter Recreation, Rentals, & Guided Trips with Timmy B
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Christmas in Ely featuring Bill Erzar
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Loving Life in our Tourist Town with Scott Stowell
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Facilitator, Community Builder, & Comedian Abby Dare
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Tales from the Trail with Ozzie Reif
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm with Bridgit Maruska
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Working from Home, Homesteading, and Halloween with Sarah Vogl
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic with Buddy Huffaker and Bonus Content with Special Guest Ian Lah
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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“Writing the Book You Want to Read” with Lou Wiggin and Kes Ebbs
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Taking a Chance on Ely: Rotary's Casino Night & More
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Ely’s Braver Angels Alliance with Nick Wognum & Johnnie Hyde
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Sigurd Olson & Listening Point Foundation with Freja Alioth
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Busy Summer for Arts in Ely with Ian Francis Lah & Molly Hill Fuller
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Fourth of July Festivities in Ely
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May 22, 2024 |
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The Chocolate Moose Summer Menu(s)
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May 08, 2024 |
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Tourism & Mothers Day in Ely with Robyn Bertlesen
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Minnesota Versus Irish Goodbyes with Special Guests Teague & Cormac
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Methodist Church Pasty Tradition & Ely High School All Class Reunion with Pam Turnbull
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Special Edition: St. Urho's Day
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Ely’s BrainStorm Bakery & International Wolf Center
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Fiddlers Fiddling & More with Ian Lah
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Minnesota North Vermilion Campus & the Ely Beat with a Local Reporter
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Ely’s Historic State Theater, Ely Steam Sauna, & Winter Fun in Ely
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Frozen the Musical in Ely with Billie & Mike Rouse and Ely Film Festival with Filmmaker Marius Anderson
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Cross Country Skiing & Ely Adventure School with Sunshine Gardner
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Foraging for Food & More with the Ely Folk School's Lucy Soderstrom
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Snowmobiling in Ely with Lexy Fenske & Updates from USFS District Ranger Aaron Kania
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Arctic Misadventures, Game Nights, & Dog Sledding with Peter Schurke
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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100+ Women Who Care with Abby Sirek & Emily Roose
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Ely’s Masked Singer Event with Molly Olson
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Ely Marathon Recap with Hudson Kingston, New Resident Social with Children's Book Author Tove Conway, & an October Event Round Up
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Root Beer Lady the Musical with Barbara Cary Hall & September Event Round Up
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Bar-Trivia-for-a-Cause, Ely City Band, & August Event Run Down
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Ely Field Naturalists
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Blueberry Art Festival & July Event Round Up
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Dramaturgy, Tofte Lake Center, and Fun on the Lakes in Ely (Plus a July Event Roundup)
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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June Event Rundown & Ely Tourism Bureau
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Looking Ahead to Blueberries, Blueberry Pie, & Blueberry Art Festival in Ely
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Open Water Fishing & The Chocolate Moose Supper Club in Ely
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May 11, 2023 |
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Wellbeing for All, Spring Bonfire Tradition, & Film Production in Ely
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Mountain Bike Races & New Resident Socials in Ely
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Forest, Wilderness, & Potica in Ely
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Art, Culture, & Awe in Ely
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Ely Marathon, Ely Fashion, & Reflecting on the Film Festival
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Sled Dog Racing & Mushing in Ely
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Independent Film, Independent Living, & Independent Art in Ely
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Celebrating Winter & Interdisciplinary Dance in Ely
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Jan 11, 2023 |