The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian ...

Contracts expire on June 30, which means the earliest a strike is possible is late this summer, following 45 days of mediation and 10 days notice. It would be a big deal—state employees haven't gone ...

Point of origin of the Horse River Fire, which is a tree that was struck by lightning. DULUTH, Minn. & ELY, Minn. – The ...

This would be Bob James’ final paddling trip, the last among many, though he had no way of knowing that when he picked up a solo canoe from an Ely outfitter on May 8. James first paddled in the ...

Students from Voyageurs Expeditionary High School in Bemidji learned outdoor skills this week that will help prepare them for ...