What’s Up Ely is a podcast that celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. It also just so happens to be a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest.

There is truly always something fun to and someone fascinating to meet in Ely! 

This episode is an updated fall 2025 event round up featuring our friend and neighbor Ian Francis Lah. 

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Show Notes Links

• Ely Adventure Guides 
• The Meadows Fall Equinox Tie-Dye Party
• Stony River Music 
• Silver Rapids Lodge & The Lazy Loon Restaurant 
• Rachel Kilgour in concert at Ethel’s Acres 
• Ely Folk School classes & events
• Ely Folk School Wild Rice Camp
• NLAA 40th Anniversary Gala
• Pizza for Pups – Contented Critters Fundraiser 
• Evening of Slovenian Film
• Ely’s Got Talent 
• Oktoberfest Fundraiser 
• Ben Winchester – Ely for Ely Keynote Speaker
• Forest North Podcast 
• Ely Winter Festival