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  • Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic with Buddy Huffaker and Bonus Content with Special Guest Ian Lah

    Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic with Buddy Huffaker and Bonus Content with Special Guest Ian Lah
    2024/09/05

    Join the conversation as Lacey chats with a new friend, Buddy Huffaker, the Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation. They’ll be chatting about Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, made famous via his book A Sand County Almanac. This conversation is taking place in anticipation of a series of events in Ely in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the publication of the book, as well as the 60th anniversary of the establishing of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness via the Wilderness Act of 1964.

    And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. Special guest Ian Lah of the Northern Lakes Arts Association will join Brett in the studio to give us the round up, 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
    • USFS Press Release for Two-day Event on the 'Past, Present and Future of the BWCAW' and 'Evolving Land Ethics' to be held in Ely, MN
    • Aldo Leopold Foundation
    • Portageland Music Festival
    • Ely Folk School Meal Prep for Absolute Beginners
    • Symposium: A Celebration of Land Ethics & Conservation
    • Gardner Humanities Trust Grants
    • Register for the Northern Lights 5K Color Glow Run
    • Ely Marathon
    • Beaver Tales: Stories from the Wilderness
    • Vermilion Campus Community Day: To reserve a table please call or email Louise Chase at:
    • 218-235-2100 or Louise.chase@minnesotanorth.edu
    • Northspan Equity Summit
    • Live Music at the State Theater
    • Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
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    1 時間 12 分
  • “Writing the Book You Want to Read” with Lou Wiggin and Kes Ebbs

    “Writing the Book You Want to Read” with Lou Wiggin and Kes Ebbs
    2024/08/23

    Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her friends and neighbors, Kes Ebbs and Lou Wiggin. Kes and Lou are affiliated with the SAGE Foundation, an Ely-based nonprofit that aims to uplift First-Gen and BIPOC education by offering mentorship, community, and a range of resources to Minnesota North Vermilion Campus students. Additional discussion topics include the allure of the Wilderness, love of trees, fine dining in Ely, and more.

    And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. 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, dynamic community. There is 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 to the Ely.org Events page via this event submission form. Email us at tourism@ely.org with questions or comments.


    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
    • Forest North Podcast
    • Why We Live Here: Kes Ebbs
    • SAGE Foundation
    • Sage Foundation Tuesday Group presentation
    • Portageland Music Festival
    • Ely Folk School
    • USFS Press Release for Two-day Event on the 'Past, Present and Future of the BWCAW' and 'Evolving Land Ethics' to be held in Ely, MN
    • Evolving Land Ethic: Aldo Leopold Foundation Event at Ely’s Historic State Theater
    • Register for the Northern Lights 5K Color Glow Run
    • Ely Marathon
    • Live Music at the State Theater
    • Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
    • Ely Area Community Foundation
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Taking a Chance on Ely: Rotary's Casino Night & More

    Taking a Chance on Ely: Rotary's Casino Night & More
    2024/08/07
    Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her friends and neighbors, Tom Moore and Susan Polege. Tom and Susan are members of Ely’s Rotary Club which is hosting a Casino Night at the Miners Dry House on Friday, August 16. Discussion topics include the importance of community engagement and volunteerism, supporting youth activities, and international cooperation.

    And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. 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, dynamic community. There is 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 to the Ely.org Events page via this event submission form. Email us at tourism@ely.org with questions or comments.



    • Ely Rotary Club
    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • Forest North Podcast
    • Live Music at the State Theater
    • Reflections Dance Company Constant Changes Tickets
    • Ely Watercross Association
    • Ely Folk School Kraftskiva Crayfish Boil
    • Ely Folk School soap making class
    • Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
    • Ely Area Community Foundation
    • What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Ely’s Braver Angels Alliance with Nick Wognum & Johnnie Hyde

    Ely’s Braver Angels Alliance with Nick Wognum & Johnnie Hyde
    2024/07/17

    Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Nick Wognum & Johnnie Hyde.

    Nick Wognum is the owner and editor of the Ely Echo, Ely’s newspaper of record. Johnnie is the owner of Raven Words Press, which publishes the Ely Summer and Winter Times. In 2023 Nick and Johnnie collaborated to establish an Ely Alliance of Braver Angels, a local chapter of a national nonprofit that seeks to bridge partisan division. They currently serve as our chapter’s co-chairs.

    And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. There’s always something to do in Ely!

    Time Stamps:

    (1:20) Braver Angels
    (52:10) Event Roundup

    Show Notes:

    There is     ALWAYS something going on. 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.

    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
    • Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
    • Ely-Area New Neighbor Hike
    • Vermilion Foundation Pickleball Tournament registration form
    • Ely Art & Soul Gallery & Gift House
    • Arts in the Park
    • BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak) Sunset Paddle
    • Ely’s Blueberry Art Festival
    • Ely Area Community Foundation
    • RSVP to the North Country Trail Association Potluck Picnic
    • RSVP to Beach Volleyball Tournament
    • Tofte Lake Center
    • Northern Lakes Arts Association
    • Portage North Paddling Film Festival
    • Ely Folk School
    • Forest North Podcast
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Sigurd Olson & Listening Point Foundation with Freja Alioth

    Sigurd Olson & Listening Point Foundation with Freja Alioth
    2024/06/19
    Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friend and neighbor, Freja Alioth. Freja is the executive director of Listening Point Foundation, “where introspection and conservation meet.” The Listening Point Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the physical land known as Listening Point, and advancing Sigurd Olson’s wilderness philosophy.
    And, of course, this episode includes a round up of events happening in Ely, Minnesota in June and July, 2024. There’s always something going on in Ely!

    Time Stamps:
    ( 1:16) Freja
    ( 44:35) Roundup

    Show Notes:

    There is ALWAYS something going on. 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.

    • Listening Point Foundation
    • Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point Video
    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • Northern Lakes Arts Association
    • Portage North Paddling Film Festival
    • Ely Folk School
    • Ely All Class Reunion
    • Friends of the BW Semers Beach Cookout
    • Ely Community Ed Classes
    • Forest North Podcast
    • Ely Senior Center
    • Ely Public Library
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    1 時間 10 分
  • Busy Summer for Arts in Ely with Ian Francis Lah & Molly Hill Fuller

    Busy Summer for Arts in Ely with Ian Francis Lah & Molly Hill Fuller
    2024/06/06
    Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Ian Francis Lah and Molly Hill Fuller of the Northern Lakes Arts Association, often affectionately referred to as NLAA. They’ll talk about how the arts are TRANSFORMATIVE, and about the robust summer schedule of arts and cultural programming in Ely – including but not limited to multiple musical productions, a music festival, weekly Arts in the Park programming in coordination with the Farmers Markets, several youth arts camps, AND MORE. Y’all are gonna want to grab your calendars and get ready to take notes!

    Time Stamps:

    (01:24) Event Roundup
    (27:04) Ian Francis Lah and Molly Hill Fuller


    Show Notes:

    There is ALWAYS something going on. 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.

    • Northern Lakes Arts Association
    • Cattail Supermarket – An Ely Folk School Class
    • Ely Folk School
    • Trans Joy Fest
    • VEMA
    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • Tools for Living with Fire
    • Hidden Valley Hammer
    • Hidden Valley Hammer MTN Bike Race Registration
    • Ely Golf Club
    • Ely Community Ed Classes
    • Forest North Podcast
    • Ely Senior Center
    • Ely Public Library
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    1 時間 32 分
  • Fourth of July Festivities in Ely

    Fourth of July Festivities in Ely
    2024/05/22
    Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Rob Wilmunen and Ammie Peterson, members of the Ely Events Committee which is responsible for several of the flagship events celebrating the Fourth of July in Ely. They’ll discuss Ely’s famous Fourth of July parade, as well as one of our favorite new traditions – Rock the Park.. And, of course, listeners should get their calendars ready for an upcoming event round up!


    Show Notes

    There is     ALWAYS something going on. 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.


    • Ely’s Fourth of July
    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • Tuesday Group Recording: USFS Beaver Plane Program
    • Ely Garden Club info, email kfarion@earthlink.net
    • Healthy Aging Expo
    • Lake Vermilion Cultural Center Midsummer Fundraiser
    • Ely Golf Club
    • Ely Community Ed Classes
    • Hidden Valley Hammer
    • Hidden Valley Hammer MTN Bike Race Registration
    • Forest North Podcast
    • Ely Folk School
    • Ely Senior Center
    • Ely Public Library
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    1 時間 22 分
  • The Chocolate Moose Summer Menu(s)

    The Chocolate Moose Summer Menu(s)
    2024/05/08
    Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Nick Laurant and Maddie Wilson, the co-owners and chefs at The Chocolate Moose on Sheridan Street in Ely. They’ll discuss their new summer season menus and other updates at “The Moose.” She’ll also have a quick chat with special guest, David Wigdahl, who stopped in to tell her and Brett about a special event in honor of Memorial Day. And, of course, listeners should get their calendars ready for an upcoming event round up!

    Time Stamps:
    (00:02:07) Chocolate Moose
    (01:05:38) Event Roundup
    (01:23:39) David Wigdahl - Ely's Historic State Theater

    Show Notes:

    There is ALWAYS something going on. 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.

    • TheChocolateMooseEly.com
    • Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
    • https://elymn.alleyarealty.com/
    • Reflections Dance Company Spring Showcase
    • Mothers Day Tea Party Event Registration
    • Northern Grounds Mothers Day Event
    • Lake Vermilion Cultural Center Midsummer Fundraiser
    • Ely Golf Club
    • Ely Community Ed Classes
    • EHST Argylle Film
    • EHST Civil War Film
    • Hidden Valley Hammer
    • Hidden Valley Hammer MTN Bike Race Registration
    • Youth bike season coaching: teamborealismn@gmail.com
    • Forest North Podcast
    • Ely Folk School
    • Ely.org Event List
    • Ely Senior Center
    • Ely Public Library
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    1 時間 47 分