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...
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!