Join Lacey as she and Brett Ross do a rundown of upcoming Ely-area events. Next, Lacey chats with Liz Engelman, the founder and director of the Tofte Lake Center, a creative retreat center outside of Ely. Lastly, Lacey and her friend Deanna reminisce about and look forward to upcoming summer adventures on the water and beyond.

(1:34) Liz Engelman
(57:10) Deanna Tupy

Grab your calendar and pen to take notes during our quick June event rundown, then settle in for a great conversation between host Lacey and her guest Cindy Smyka, the Executive Director of the Ely Tourism Bureau.

Join Lacey as she learns all about blueberries in eager anticipation of blueberry season in the north woods. Specifically, we hear from Larry & Sue Smith who tell us all about the Ely Kiwanis Club blueberry pie sales that take place as part of the Ely Chamber of Commerce Blueberry/Art Festival. We’ll also learn about the role of blueberries in Ojibwe community and culture thanks to the insights of our guest Ryan Bajan, a tribally endorsed Ojibwe Language and Culture Instructor. Lastly, we’ll hear from photographer Chris Ellerbroek about the joys of blueberry picking with kids, as well as an exciting Ely Tourism Bureau media project.

Chapters:

(1:34) Larry and Sue Smith

(41:46) Ryan Bajan

(1:17:33) Chis Ellerbroek

Join Lacey as she learns about local seasonal restaurant, The Chocolate Moose, and its seasonal, rotating-cuisine supper club program. We’ll also learn about the joys of open-water fishing with two avid anglers in honor of fishing opener.

• https://www.thechocolatemooseely.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/@therealfarwater
•  elyphotography.com

Chapters:

(01:11) Nick Laurent

(49:38) Taylor Ham & Eric Glasson

Join host Lacey as she learns about the Northern Lights Club House with program director Robyn Bertelsen. The Northern Lights Club House is a community of adults working together to live their best lives; it is a program of Wellbeing Development. Next, we hear from Chris Clemens, Treasurer of the Ely Folk School, who tells us all about the beloved Ely Folk School Spring Bonfire. Lastly, film producer Erin Miller tells us about the project she’s currently working on in Ely.

(01:20) Robyn Bertelsen

(48:52) Chris Clemens

(01:20:38) Erin Mae Miller

Northern Lights Clubhouse

Join host Lacey as she explores the world of mountain biking, with the Hidden Valley Hammer Bike Race Series coming up in May and June. She also chats with new resident Carly Wogen about the experience of moving to Ely, and they discuss the upcoming New Resident Social.

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(1:24) Sarah and Mark Sponholz
(59:45) Carly Wogen

Episode 6 of our What’s Up, Ely Podcast features United States Forest Service Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania, and local Slovenian honey walnut potica legend Mary Louise Icenhour.

Ranger Aaron explains the difference between the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, talks about recreational opportunities in each area, and touches on fire history and current wildfire management strategies. Elyite Mary Louise charms us with sweet tales of making potica, a traditional festive pastry from Slovenia.

https://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/events/pagami-fire-2023

Pagami Fire - YouTube

(1:28) Aaron Kania

(54:16) Mary Louise Icenhour

 Ian Lah, Executive Creative Director of the Northern Lakes Arts Association.

Lucy Soderstrom, Director of the Ely Folk School.

Northern Lakes Arts Association 

Ely Folk School

Dacher Keltner — The Thrilling New Science of Awe

The Power of Wonder by Monica C. Parker

This week on the What’s Up Ely Podcast, a conversation with Wendy Lindsay who coordinates the Ely Marathon,  my friend, Maddie, who will tell us about what she gets up to on a typical weekend in town, and we'll reminisce  about how much FUN we had at the End of the Road Film Festival, when I'm joined by independent filmmakers and musicians, Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff of The Bergamot. 

Episode 3 of our What’s Up, Ely Podcast: All things WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race!
 Lacey sits down with race Director Ellen Cashman and Musher Megan Olson for their perspectives on this thrilling and timeless Ely event.

Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Ely.org, and more.

The WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race takes place on Sunday, February 26th, 2023.