5 days ago Wanted: Someone to take over drivers license services in Ely. According to our partners at the Northlands Newscenter, Saint Louis County has decided to suspend their operations in the city near the Boundary Waters - choosing to look for bids from the private sector.
5 weeks ago The project that was scheduled to start on May 20th just south of Ely has been postponed. Workers had hoped to start a striping and landscaping project that would have put the finishing touches on a job that started last year.
May 17, 2013 Northlanders driving near Ely should be aware of a road construction project that is slated to begin Monday, May 20th.
August 10, 2012 Motorists that travel Highway 1 south of Ely will need to continue to use the detour. Work originally scheduled to be completed by August 15th has not been finished, due to a variety of reasons.
MnDOT officials cite equipment breakdowns and challenging terrain as the primary reason the timeline for the project has been extended to the middle of October
May 24, 2012 The heavy rains over the last two days are causing the MNDot to re-route their detour for Highway 1 near Ely.
April 30, 2012 Readers Digest is holding an online contest where readers can submit votes for America's "Most Interesting Town". The winner this week is Ely, Minnesota!
