Up North Jobs Inc. is a nonprofit advocacy organization formed to stimulate regional economic development, job growth and to preserve the mining, forest products and other natural resource based industries that carry on operations in our region.
We are committed to counter the radical environmental organizations opposing proposed copper/nickel mining operations in Northeastern Minnesota.
The NorthRidge Community Credit Union is a progressive, family-oriented, member-owned and -operated financial organization that offers financial security, a broad range of personalized financial services, and competitive rates on savings and loans, while educating current members and promoting the credit union to non-members.
The Ely Municipal Airport (ELO) is a publicly owned airport located 4 miles south of downtown Ely, Minnesota. The airport has approximately 21 flight operations a day.
Administrative control of the airport is the responsibility of a seven member Airport Commission. The airport is staffed by Airport Manager, Jim Preblich.
Runways and Taxiways:
One 5,600 foot paved runway with paved taxiway.
A Terminal Building with a lounge, waiting area, and office space with internet access.
Hangers with space available to rent.
US Forest Service Air Support
Fixed Base Operator (FBO), offering:
Aircraft tie downs
Aircraft Hangers
Aircraft fuel sales
100LL
Jet A
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: 21
Single engine airplanes: 19
Multi engine airplanes: 2
Aircraft operations: avg 22/day
local general aviation: 61%
transient general aviation: 37%
air taxi: 2%
Ely Senior Center promotes the social welfare of the Ely area senior citizens. Everyone is welcome; stay active, and join the Senior Center.
Visit our website to see our calendar of events, community programs, and information regarding facility rentals.
Stone Soup is a full service wedding and event planning company specializing in designing and coordinating your fairy tale wedding in the woods. From intimate gatherings to the most lavish of events, Stone Soup can customize any package to fit your needs and budget. Stone Soup also offers many party items for rent such as popcorn poppers, cotton candy machines, tents, large movie screens, projectors and much more.
A Canoe Trip in the Boundary Waters is an amazing adventure that you’ll want to take full advantage of. Don’t let the planning and paperwork get in the way of this picturesque vacation. Let Williams and Hall take care of the details and we’ll leave the fun to you! Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions. We usually return your call or email within 24 hours.
At Williams and Hall we want to help customize a plan that best suits your canoe adventure. We’ll secure the permits you need and answer your questions about the Boundary Waters or Quetico. We’ve assembled a team of experts with years of wilderness experience to help you navigate the Boundary Waters wilderness and give you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Ely may be the Canoe Capitol of the World but it also has the world’s finest sausages!
Zup’s was founded on family tradition, the spirit still lives within the organization. The friendly greetings, the welcoming smiles and always an extended hand of help. The Zup’s family would like to invite you to join us, shop a bit, try a few new items, we are sure you will be delighted with what you find and taste.
“We, at Zup’s, have no doubt you will be completely satisfied, and all of our products are unconditionally guaranteed”
Piragis Northwoods Company has, over it’s four decades in business, become a sort of home away from home for lots of people on the way to their Boundary Waters Canoe trips. The Piragis Northwoods Company strives to be the paddlers’ best friends up north with our award-winning outfitter operations.
In addition to outfitting our retail store ensures we have the “right stuff” in stock and our online catalog covers everything we can’t keep on the shelves https://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/.
Since 1932, The ELY SHOPPER has provided the Ely area with a unique advertising media. Published every Wednesday, we deliver over 4,400 shoppers to Ely, Babbitt, Winton, and rural routes in the surrounding area. Whether you are a person selling your old boat and motor, a club announcing your next meeting or a downtown business announcing this week’s sale,
The ELY SHOPPER is “Where Advertising Pays.”
Business Display Ads, Personal & Business Classifieds, Flyer Delivery, Birthdays, Thank You Ads, Announcements, etc.