What’s Up Ely celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. In addition to being a gateway to great outdoors, Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. 

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 a round up of events happening in or around Ely, Minnesota in May 2025. 

Show Notes Links

• Ely Adventure Guides
• What's Up Ely Podcast with Abby Dare
• Mother’s Day Tea Party 
• Norwegian Lefse class 
• Spring Edibles class 
• Youth Carrot Cake class
• History Happy Hour podcast 
• Hidden Valley Hammer MTB Race Series 
• Thor Leseman Musician
• Glass on Glass Mosaic class at The Art Corner