Ely/Babbitt
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Gandhi’s grandson invited to speak in Ely
The Ely Memorial High School student council has announced that one of their key initiatives for the coming spring is to bring world peace activist Dr. Arun Gandhi to Ely. Arun is the grandson of … more
2/1/12
Gim’me a K-I-D!
Those Friday school spirit pep rallies at Washington Elementary are having a booming effect. When the varsity hockey cheerleaders put on a cheerleading clinic for elementary school students, kids … more
By Scott Stowell | 2/1/12
Drama students drum up funds for one act
Parents and the public were invited to an open house to watch a dress rehearsal of the Ely Memorial High School one-act play, Asylum, on Wednesday. The play is the Timberwolves’ entry in the … more
By Scott Stowell | 1/25/12
Saying goodbye, saying hello
After 33 years in education, Ely K-12 School Principal Joselyn Murphy called it a career on Wednesday. She spent the past seventeen and a half of those years behind the principal’s desk at … more
By Scott Stowell | 1/19/12
Ely’s legacy created current support for copper-nickel mining- part two
Editor’s note: This is the second part of Mike Hillman’s commentary on Ely history and sulfide mining. In the first part, Mr. Hillman highlighted why Ely saw significant benefits, without any … more
By Mike Hillman | 1/13/12
Snow or no, the season’s a go
Organizers of Ely’s Minnesota Youth Ski League set the stage for the rest of the season with opening ceremonies at Hidden Valley on Sunday. This was no small affair. With sparklers aflame in … more
By Scott Stowell | 1/11/12
New Timberjay e-edition available
The Timberjay debuted our new e-edition this week on our website. The new e-edition is free to all paid newspaper subscribers. Readers who do not receive a paper subscription can purchase a web-only … more
By Jodi Summit | 1/5/12 | 3 comments
History hidden in plain sight
To the eye of the beholder, long lines at the Ely Post Office over the holidays could have been viewed as a blessing in disguise. Those who stood in line waiting their turn at the counter during … more
By Scott Stowell | 1/4/12
Highway 1 south of Ely reopened to traffic
Hwy. 1 south of Ely re-opened to traffic late in the afternoon on Friday, Dec. 30. Motorists have been required to use a detour while crews removed muck from an 800-foot segment below the surface … more
1/1/12
TMJ syndrome
Temporomandibular joint syndrome, or TMJ syndrome, can significantly limit the amount of pleasure people take in eating. And since eating well is imperative for longevity and general good health, TMJ … more
By Stephanie Bish | 12/23/11