In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with Kelsey Cooke, a historian and the executive director of the Ely-Winton Historical Society. Kelsey also serves as a mine interpreter for the Soudan Underground Mine.  Show Notes<ul><li>Email Lacey <a href='mailto:whatsup@ely.org'>whatsup@ely.org</a></li><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/115144388951357/'>What’s Up Ely Facebook Group </a></li><li><a href='https://www.elywintonhistory.org/'>Ely-Winton Historical Society</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00285#homepage'>Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park</a></li><li><a href='https://www.elyecho.com/article/2068,ely-winton-historical-society-hires-executive-director'>Ely Echo Introducing Kelsey Cooke</a></li><li><a href='https://www.ely.org/plan/podcast/'>Forest North Podcast</a></li></ul>

In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with Kelsey Cooke, a historian and the executive director of the Ely-Winton Historical Society. Kelsey also serves as a mine interpreter for the Soudan Underground Mine. Show NotesEmail Lacey whatsup@ely.orgWhat’s Up Ely Facebook Group Ely-Winton Historical Society Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State ParkEly Echo Introducing Kelsey CookeForest North Podcast

In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with Kelsey Cooke, a historian and the executive director of the Ely-Winton Historical Society. Kelsey also serves as a mine interpreter for the Soudan Underground Mine.&nbsp; Show Notes<ul><li>Email Lacey <a href="mailto:whatsup@ely.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">whatsup@ely.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/115144388951357/" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s Up Ely Facebook Group&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://www.elywintonhistory.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ely-Winton Historical Society</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00285#homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park</a></li><li><a href="https://www.elyecho.com/article/2068,ely-winton-historical-society-hires-executive-director" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ely Echo Introducing Kelsey Cooke</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ely.org/plan/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forest North Podcast</a></li></ul>

Ely-Winton History Museum with Kelsey Cooke

Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors. Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town. &nbsp; There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!&nbsp; New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike.&nbsp;

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Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors. Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town.   There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!  New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike. 

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