What's Up Ely
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.
What's Up Ely
Working from Home, Homesteading, and Halloween with Sarah Vogl
Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her friend and neighbor, Sarah Vogl. Sarah is a relatively new Elyite who made the journey from South St. Paul to Ely, from suburban cubicle to self-employment in the woods. She is also actively learning about the art of homesteading (so y’all can expect to hear mention of gardening and chickens!). And no introduction to Sarah would be complete without mention of her enthusiasm for all things creativity, art, and Halloween! Sarah also happens to be a graphic design professional who creates content for your favorite destination marketing organization – Visit Ely.
Lastly, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota, because – as you know – there’s always something to do in Ely!
Show Notes
Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also home to a vibrant community and an engaging schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly alway is something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details.
If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event to the Ely.org Events page via this event submission form. Email us at tourism@ely.org with questions or comments.
- Visit Ely Autumn Adventure Guide
- What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
- Forest North Podcast
- Ely Dark Sky Festival (January 10-11, 2025)
- Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
- Travis Novitsky
- Reflections Dance Company Fall Schedule
- Reflections Dance Company Fall 2024 Registration
- 2024 Sociologists of MN Annual Conference
- Ely Folk School October Story Circle
- The Sectionals in Concert at the State Theater
- Ely Folk School Root Medicine Class
- NLAA’s Ely’s Got Talent
- Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
