Shooting of Collared Research Black Bears

In letters to the editors of local newspapers Tom Landwehr, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, revealed his firm beliefs and displayed his lack of understanding of the situation and a lack of critical thinking ability. Mr. Landwehr firmly believes the shooting of collared research animals during the normal Black Bear hunt is the best […]

Project Firefly at the EADA business mixer

There was tension in the air at the EADA meet and greet meeting that felt like lightening building in a gathering storm. I was a little early, and after greeting several of the board members, I took my seat at one of the two tables in the board room of the Technology Center. Both WELY […]

Ely Community Center Building

The Ely Community Center is one of those places that help make Ely the place it is. It is a fine old building that is worth investing in. It was built back in 1938 when New Deal money from Franklin Roosevelt allowed the city to tear down the old Central School Building and replace it […]

Who presents the better value and service to Ely, Dave Kromer or Bill Roloff?

Ely Buzz Blogs; by Mike Hillman 4 March 2011

Just when you thought the buzz about the Ely Area Economic Agency couldn’t get any louder the town fairly vibrated with the news that came out this week about how the agency handled the elusive Project Firefly. Knowing that there are many inventive people working out […]

Project Firefly Documents, 2011 Summary, and Video of Feburary Special Meeting & Video of Firefly Explanation by Bill Roloff 3-9-2011

Larry Klun Memo 2005-Ely Entities & General Structure EADA Articles of Incorporation 1996 Firefly Summary-Nancy Larson-Jan 2011 Video of Special Meeting Video of Firefly Explanation by Bill Roloff If any of the information provided here is different than what you know or you have a different viewpoint please comment or email us. We are still […]

Ely Buzz Mission Statement

Ely Buzz

A new section of www.elyminnesota.com offers our community an opportunity and venue for commenting on anything Ely. Events, thoughts, suggestions, complaints, cheers and encouragement are all fair game. Ely governance and it’s oftentimes non-responsiveness to citizen complaints, suggestions, and requests for help is so prevalent that many citizens have just given up […]