ELY, Minn. – A laid-off steelworker views mining next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as a way to support a ...

The fight over mining near one of America's most cherished wilderness areas just tipped in the industry's favor. The Senate ...

A federal ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is one step closer to being overturned. President Trump is ...

The agency said the closures of the Ely and Grand Rapids facilities would not lead to changes in staffing at the Superior or Chippewa national forests.

Jonathan Thunder talks with the film crew on the set of “Ish Meets a Mermaid” on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Duluth. The film is featured at the Ely Film Festival, taking place March 11–15 at the ...

After three years of silence, a Minnesota Oldies station is bringing Minnesota Vikings football back to the Iron Range. 1450 WELY (WELY-AM/FM) in Ely, MN, has secured a new seven-year agreement with ...