Pulse of Ely Podcast April 9, 2026 - Lake Country Power's Mark Bakk talks with Nick and Tom about everything from nuclear power to rates to off-peak and Round Up.

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Nick and Tom cover the Ely area

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk about what is making news in Ely on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

WIth the Minnesota Legislature back in session, State Rep. Roger Skraba stopped by the Ely Echo office to give an update on what's happening in St. Paul.

On this Pulse of Ely Podcast Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe look at what is making news in Ely and weave in some history as well including driving a car down the railroad tracks from Ely to Tower.

The Ely Winter Festival is off and running and for a breakdown of the event Shauna Vega joined Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

From the Minnesota Newspaper Association annual convention in the Twin Cities, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with MNA President Justin Lessman of Jackson and past president Jake Benson of Proctor to discuss the 159th annual convention.

State Rep. Roger Skraba announces re-election campaign

Both candidates for House District 3A have announced their candidacy on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. Rep. Roger Skraba joins Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe to talk about his re-election plans on this edition of the Pulse of Ely.

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe sits down for a chat with Iron Range Resources Commissioner Ida Rukavina on this edition of the Pulse of Ely.

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe sits down with Minnesota House District 3A candidate Aaron Kania who announced his candidacy on the Pulse of Ely Podcast.