Kekekabic Studios has extensive experience in Art Glass Creation and Restoration. Rosemary Shepherd and John Bowe are craftspeople living and working in Ely, Minnesota. Stained glass creation, restoration, and fine woodworking have been their life’s passions.
They learned their craft through traditional studio apprenticeships and hands-on training.
They have done work all over the country and have been fortunate to have restored some very significant windows. Some examples that stand out are “The Gift of the Magi” by Maitland Armstrong, Faith Chapel, Jekyll Island, Georgia, and The Fox Memorial Window, by Louis C. Tiffany, Kelsey Museum, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Kekekabic Studios is the culmination of their 30+ years in the stained glass business. Their love of the wilderness brought them from Michigan to northeastern Minnesota, where they have relocated and set up their showroom and workshop on Chapman Street in beautiful downtown Ely, Minnesota.
When they aren’t busy in their workshop, you will find them exploring this extraordinary place: hiking, camping, and occasionally paddling out to their favorite, Kekekabic Lake (and the namesake of the business), in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Pinckney Construction is one of Ely’s most established residential and commercial contractors.
We have been building fine lake homes and cabins along with light commercial projects in the Ely area for over thirty years. Our dedication to a quality product and excellent customer service will satisfy the most demanding client.
From initial concept to completed project, Pinckney Construction will guide you through each step of the building process.. We work with the finest local subcontractors from excavating and well drilling to custom tile and finish floors to produce a top quality building product for our customer. We have always been focused on energy efficiency and have been “building green” for over 30 years.
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The purpose of Incredible Ely is to revitalize Ely’s downtown and support innovative growth in the Ely area by connecting businesses, people, knowledge, ideas, and resources. IE’s vision is a dynamic, innovative, and distinctive community with a diversified and seasonally-balanced economic base.
Explore our projects and join our beautification efforts while supporting innovative growth.
Like many rural communities, the Ely area has struggled to maintain a vibrant economy in the wake of the 2007-08 economic recession. Empty storefronts are a visible reminder of the challenges we face in attracting and retaining young people and ensuring that they have employment opportunities throughout the year – not just during the summer tourist season. Yet there are signs of an Ely renaissance — in the re-opening of Wintergreen Northern Wear, in the expansion of Steger Mukluks, with the opening of the Folk School, and especially in the property developments being undertaken by the Ely Economic Development Authority.
The Ely area has no shortage of talent, and it’s many volunteer organizations are enthusiastically adding to Ely’s offerings in the arts, recreation, and tourist attractions. Incredible Ely (IE) in conjunction with the City and the Chamber of Commerce is part of the community-wide effort to make the area a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
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.
Studio North – dance & fitness center is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations.
With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us. Visit our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.
“Where Fitness and Fun Come Together”. We strive to offer a fully equipped state of the art fitness center. Certified staff focusing on proper technique and safety. A positive healthy environment creating a fun and fit place for everyone – ages 2 to 100.
Studio North is a full service facility offering a 24 hour fitness center with Cybex strength and weight training equipment along with a complete cardio area including upright and recumbent bikes, spinning bike, rowing machines, upright and recumbent ellipticals, stair stepper, arc trainer, several treadmills and an indoor walking track. There are full service locker rooms with showers and a sauna. There are three 55″ televisions in the cardio area.
Norshor Insurance Agency can help you navigate the complex world of insurance plans because we are independent agents with a commitment to tailoring insurance coverage to our customers’ needs. Whether you need coverage for your home, business, or auto, we can help you find the coverage you need. We also write life insurance policies to protect your family against unfortunate, unforeseen events.
WildWoods Land Company offers a variety of real estate in Ely, MN, the “Canoe Capital of the World” and in the heart of the Superior National Forest. Ely is consistently rated as a must visit community for quality of life, fishing, hunting, and other year round outdoor activities, by such publications as Field & Stream Magazine, National Geographic and USA Today.
WildWoods Land Company is much more than just another Ely, MN real estate company. Our staff of professional REALTORS® and Brokers has deep roots in the greater Ely, Minnesota area. Our team has over 175 years of experience in real estate sales alone. Our agents and brokers come from diverse work experiences. Together, WildWoods Land Company can offer experienced knowledge in land surveying, construction and development and resort ownership and management. “When Service and Integrity Matter Most,” WildWoods Land Company is there for you.
For over 35 canoe trip seasons we have been one of the leading Boundary Waters outfitters in Ely, Minnesota. We outfit BWCA canoe trips with top-quality gear and meals for both the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota and Quetico Park in Canada. Trips may start or end from our lakeside Ely, Minnesota, outfitting base or the dozens of unique starting locations we serve by van or towboat.
In addition to outfitting private parties, North Country Canoe Outfitters arranges High Adventure youth group canoe trips for hundreds of Boy Scout troops, church youth groups, high school classes, and sport teams each summer into the northern tier of lakes through the Boundary Waters Canoe area of Minnesota and Quetico Park of Ontario Canada. Our files contain dozens of thank you letters from the satisfied adult leaders and youth members of these trips. Give us a call today so we can help you plan a trip of a lifetime! (We’ll do all the heavy lifting.)
Services that the library offers:
Books (including large print titles), movies (including TV show sets), books on CD, music CDs, and magazines to check out
Minnesota and local author collections
Free Wi-Fi hotspot – extends beyond the walls and stays on all night (look for Linksys)
Programming throughout the year
9 public access computers
Public photocopier – 20 cents per sheet
Newspapers
Kill-a-watt device for checkout
Disc resurfacer – we will clean commercial DVDs, CDs, or computer games for a fee of $2 per disc
Friends of the Library Book Club
Community display cases and artwork by local artists
Downloadable audios, e-books, and e-magazines via our regional library system
Tours and presentations on request
Study rooms
