This episode listeners hear from Aaron Kania, the District Ranger for the Kawishiwi District of the Superior National Forest. Ranger Kania will share the details of a comment period for the proposed Fernberg Project. Next we’ll have a conversation about the upcoming Ely Film Festival with festival director and coordinator, Jacob White and Nina Wray, respectively. The 3rd annual Ely Film Festival is scheduled for March 12-16, 2025.

And, of course, this episode includes an event round up. There’s always something to do in Ely!

Time Stamps
(1:16) Aaron Kania

(23:17) Jacob White and Nina Wray

(1:17:54) Event Roundup

Show Notes

Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with a dynamic schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly always something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details. 

• Email Lacey [email protected]
• Get the Ely Winter Adventure Guide 
• The Fernberg Project press release 
• Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
• Purchase your 3rd Annual Ely Film Festival pass(es)
• Volunteer to be a homestay host for visiting filmmakers 
• Moon Dog Studio
• Salty Dog Band
• Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025) 
• Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
• Great Nordic Beardfest (February 7-8, 2025)
• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group 
• Forest North Podcast
• Ely Public Library Calendar of Events