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
Loving Life in our Tourist Town with Scott Stowell
On this episode of the What’s Up Ely Podcast, listeners will join host Lacey Squier in conversation with Scott Stowell, author of Back Road Grace.
Back Road Grace is a collection of essays, memoirs and short fiction about the culture, Wilderness treasures, and the character of the inhabitants in northeastern Minnesota. Scott and Lacey’s conversation is inspired by the spirit of Scott’s writing – it elicits thought and laughter, and educates listeners about year-round life in our northern climate, and the moxie it takes to thrive here.
And, of course, this episode includes an event round up. There’s always something to do in Ely!
Show Notes
Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with a dynamic schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly always 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 via email to tourism@ely.org with the subject line “Event for What’s Up Ely Podcast Promotion.”
- What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
- Forest North Podcast
- Tuesday Group featuring Scott Stowell
- Scott Stowell Back Road Grace
- Sheridan Street Delicatessen holiday desserts: Call 218-504-4036 or email sheridanstreetdeli@gmail.com to place an order
- NLAA Call of the Wild Poetry Night
- Well Being Development Recovery Residence
- Reflections Dance Company Winter Showcase: Water 2.0
- Prospector ATV Club
- Prospector ATV Club Christmas Party RSVP: mbanovetz2009@yahoo.com or (218) 235-9969
- Elf: The Musical Tickets
- New Year's Eve with Ian and Friends
- Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025)
- Ely Dark Sky Festival (January 10-11, 2025)
- Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
- Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
- Ely for Ely Playlist
- Ely Public Library Calendar of Events
