Minnesota has reported just nine cases of the rare infectious disease in more than 100 years, and seven were fatal.

High Desert State Prison swapped 2,000 prisoners with Ely State Prison earlier this month as High Desert moved to maximum ...

Register at the Ely Echo to win a pair of tickets to the Oct. 18 showing of “Boundary Waters.” One entry per person. Winners ...

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into ...

A wildfire in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has grown to 27 acres, causing the closure of more areas and portages. According to the U.S. Forest Service, there was a small amount of ...

We retold the balloon story, a reminder some mistakes cannot be fixed and forever has no end, both difficult concepts for a ...

Northeastern Minnesota is home to one of the world’s largest undeveloped ... Amid the uncertainty, Twin Metals’ footprint in ...

Ely volleyball improved to 14-3 on Tuesday with a straight set sweep over Duluth Marshall, 3-0. Ely (25-8, 25-22, 25-11) had ...

Regarding nose piercings, only a single nose piercing is permitted and only gold, silver, white pearl or clear diamond-like ...

Difficulty: Strenuous Length: 2 Miles Trailhead: 123rd Ave W. Have you ever hiked up Ely’s Peak on the Duluth Hiking Trails in MN? Let me tell you, it’s a must-do if you’re looking for some adventure!

An amendment to decide if a trust fund for environmental projects across the state, generated by Minnesota Lottery proceeds, ...