What’s Up Ely is a podcast that celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. It also just so happens to be a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. There is truly always something fun to and someone fascinating to meet in Ely! 

This episode is a November-December 2025 Ely area event round up featuring special guest Anna Heil. 

Show Notes Links

• Ely Adventure Guides 
• Ely Community Center
• Ely’s Historic State Theater
• SAGE Foundation 
• Ely Folk School classes & events
• Ely for Ely website
• Register for the Ely for Ely Workshop
• Music from Earth: Russ Kaplan & The Pale Blue Dot tickets
• Tofte Lake Center Presents: Echoes from the Lake, an evening of music & readings at Icehouse Minneapolis 
• Tofte Lake Center
• Ely Summer/Winter Times subscription
• NLAA Presents: A Christmas Carol tickets 
• Forest North Podcast 
• Ely Winter Festival