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Ely Minnesota Looks For Someone To Take Over Drivers License Operations

Steve Tanko — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:24:48 +0000

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. By soliciting bids, the county hopes to maintain the convenience of [...]

Striping And Landscaping Road Work On Highway 1 Near Ely Rescheduled

Steve Tanko — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:14 +0000

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. MnDOT plans to reschedule the work for a later date. The new start date [...]

Highway 1 Near Ely To See Roadwork Starting May 20th

Steve Tanko — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:23 +0000

Northlanders driving near Ely should be aware of a road construction project that is slated to begin Monday, May 20th. The striping and landscaping work on Highway 1 south of Ely is expected to be completed in mid-to late-June. This work, along with some other finishing details, will complete a major reconstruction project on Highway [...]

Highway 1 Detour South Of Ely To Continue Until Mid October

Steve Tanko — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:57:53 +0000

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

Flooding Re-Routes Detour Near Ely

Steve Tanko — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:28:41 +0000

The heavy rains over the last two days are causing the MNDot to re-route their detour for Highway 1 near Ely. New Tomahawk Road had been the designated detour route while crews work on Highway 1 just south of Ely. However, the rains have created a wash-board effect, with deep potholes. While MNDot officials say [...]

Ely Minnesota Voted Most Interesting Town By Readers Digest

Steve Tanko — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:40:26 +0000

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! Ely was selected by popular vote from submissions all across the country. Voters are asked to submit favorite or interesting stories about the towns they’re voting for. Do YOU have a [...]