What’s Up Ely 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! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! 

This episode features Karl Kubiak who joins us for a round up of events happening in or around Ely, Minnesota this summer, with an emphasis on events in August and September, 2025.

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Show Notes Links

• Ely Adventure Guides 
• Brainstorm Bakery Live Music Events 
• History You Can Taste: Rootbeer Making
• Reflections Dance Company website
• Ely for Ely 
• Ultimate Kids Adventure Night
• Pop Rocks at the Ely Watercross 20th Anniversary Celebration 
• Pickup Truck Opera at Whiteside Park
• Heritage Fest – August 16
• Northern Lights Glow Run 5K
• Ely Marathon
• Fest du Nord
• Forest North Podcast 
• The Trade Post with Trader Craig is BACK! 
  • Monday–Friday, 9-10am on WELY
  • 1450 AM • 103.9 FM • WELY.fm or stream it on the Civic Media app!
  • Got something to sell? Text or call 218-365-4444 or email [email protected]
• Listening Point Foundation Annual Northwoods Dinner