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What's Up Ely

Host Lacey Squier ely.org

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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Episodes

Art, Culture, & Awe in Ely

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...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 5

Ely Marathon, Ely Fashion, & Reflecting on the Film Festival

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.

Mar 01, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 4

Sled Dog Racing & Mushing in Ely

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.

Feb 18, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 3

Independent Film, Independent Living, & Independent Art in Ely

Join host Lacey Squier as she has conversations with her neighbors about all things Ely, MN! In this episode, she chats with Jacob White of the End of the Road Film Festival, Jess Edberg of the Dorothy Molter Museum, Karina Herrera of the Ely ArtWalk, and Julie Hignell of the Ely Community Resource Spaghetti Feed. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and Ely.org . mnpodcast #minnesotapodcast #independentpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcasters #podcaster #whatsupely #elymn #visitely...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 2

Celebrating Winter & Interdisciplinary Dance in Ely

The first episode of the What's Up, Ely Podcast features guest Shauna Vega, talking about the Ely Winter Festival. Molly Olson discusses the Reflections Dance Company, and Tim Barton gives the inside scoop on BWCAW permit day 2023 and more!

Jan 11, 202359 minEp. 1
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