Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Nick Wognum & Johnnie Hyde. 

Nick Wognum is the owner and editor of the Ely Echo, Ely’s newspaper of record. Johnnie is the owner of Raven Words Press, which publishes the Ely Summer and Winter Times. In 2023 Nick and Johnnie collaborated to establish an Ely Alliance of Braver Angels, a local chapter of a national nonprofit that seeks to bridge partisan division. They currently serve as our chapter’s co-chairs. 

And, of course, this episode includes a round up of upcoming events in Ely, Minnesota. There’s always something to do in Ely!

Time Stamps:

(1:20) Braver Angels
(52:10) Event Roundup

Show Notes:

There is ALWAYS something going on. We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details. If you’d like to have your event featured on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a great place to start is by submitting your event to the Ely.org Events page via this event submission form. Email us at [email protected] with questions or comments. 

• Get the essential guide Ely Spring & Summer Guide
• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group 
• Ely's Alliance for Braver Angels
• Ely-Area New Neighbor Hike 
• Vermilion Foundation Pickleball Tournament registration form 
• Ely Art & Soul Gallery & Gift House
• Arts in the Park 
• BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak) Sunset Paddle
• Ely’s Blueberry Art Festival 
• Ely Area Community Foundation 
• RSVP to the North Country Trail Association Potluck Picnic 
• RSVP to Beach Volleyball Tournament 
• Tofte Lake Center
• Northern Lakes Arts Association
• Portage North Paddling Film Festival 
• Ely Folk School
• Forest North Podcast