Free COVID testing event for Ely and surrounding communities: Tues, Oct 6, noon-6 pm, at St Louis County/Ely Public Works Facility, 2210 East Sheridan Street. This is the less invasive nasal swab test. Preregistration is recommended to reduce wait times: primarybio.com/r/saintlouis

TEMP CLOSURE OF BIRCH LAKE CAMPGROUND AND BOAT ACCESS (8:00 am on Tuesday, May 4 to noon on Friday, May 7) DUE TO PRESCRIBED BURN ACTIVITIES. #SuperiorNationalForest #RxBurn #BirchLakeCampground #MN #Northland #Ely

Today crews will begin prescribed burns near Ely, Minn. to reduce hazardous fuels in area. Units 3-5 will be burned this week. To ensure safety, Birch Lake Campground/boat access is closed through Friday at noon. #RxBurn #MN #Northland #SuperiorNF

The fireworks show will begin at 9:45 pm.

It's the weekend (almost!). As crowds pour into Ely, MN for the Blueberry Arts Festial, please be fire safe & practice caution! Fire restrictions are in effect on the Forest. Only gas/propane devices w/ on/off switch are allowed rn. #SuperiorNF 📸: Wildfire road sign/EA IMT.

Beginning Tuesday, more burning restrictions take effect in #Minnesota. The restrictions will cover 34 counties where intensifying drought has elevated the potential for devastating wildfires. Here’s the breakdown: go.usa.gov/xFP3t

Due to the recent increased fire activity, the Ely Fire Department and the Ely Police Department have made the decision to postpone the Public Safety Open House to later in the fall. Please pass the word along. We are looking forward to seeing everyone this fall.

The BCA has a new app for sending tips about threats or planned violence at schools or places of worship. Download the free See It, Say It, Send It app and select Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to send a tip. Be anonymous if you'd like. You can make the difference.

Get the See It Say It Send It app: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/det… iPhones: apps.apple.com/us/app/see-it-…

Saturday, 10/2/21 is the Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show and Burnout Competition. These roads will be closed on Saturday until 8pm and no parking after 5pm the day before: Chapman St: (2nd Ave E - 4th Ave E) 2nd Ave E: (Sheridan St - Harvey St) 3rd Ave E: (Sheridan - Harvey St)

Happy New Year from the Ely Police Dept! When celebrating tonight, please do so safely and responsibly. Utilize a designated driver when going to and from your destinations. Officers will be out actively looking for impaired drivers. Thanks and everyone have a great 2022!