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
Ely Film Festival with Jacob White & Nina Wray
This episode listeners hear from Aaron Kania, the District Ranger for the Kawishiwi District of the Superior National Forest. Ranger Kania will share the details of a comment period for the proposed Fernberg Project. Next we’ll have a conversation about the upcoming Ely Film Festival with festival director and coordinator, Jacob White and Nina Wray, respectively. The 3rd annual Ely Film Festival is scheduled for March 12-16, 2025.
And, of course, this episode includes an event round up. There’s always something to do in Ely!
Time Stamps
(1:16) Aaron Kania
(23:17) Jacob White and Nina Wray
(1:17:54) Event Roundup
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.
- Email Lacey whatsup@ely.org
- Get the Ely Winter Adventure Guide
- The Fernberg Project press release
- Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
- Purchase your 3rd Annual Ely Film Festival pass(es)
- Volunteer to be a homestay host for visiting filmmakers
- Moon Dog Studio
- Salty Dog Band
- Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025)
- Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
- Great Nordic Beardfest (February 7-8, 2025)
- What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
- Forest North Podcast
- Ely Public Library Calendar of Events
