Story Portage is a non-profit, centered in Ely, Minnesota, created to foster the art of personal narrative and to promote literacy and reading here in the Northwoods. Current and future projects include: Ely, Minnesota Chapter of the League of Minnesota Poets The Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North Children’s Choice Book Award Program Random Acts of Poetry VCC Visiting Writers Program   Visit our website and take a look at our current projects to learn more, and contact us if you’d like to be part of Story Portage’s future! Story Portage P.O. Box 286 Ely, MN 55731

Ely Family Dental provides comprehensive treatment and skilled dental services that address both your short- and long-term dental care needs in an honest, judgment-free environment.

Dutchman Tree Service focuses on quality work and professionalism you can trust. Servicing the Iron Range of Northeastern Minnesota, Dutchman Tree Service recently celebrated a stellar first year of business and continues to grow substantially. The Dutchman’s mission is to provide quality tree work with safety as the top priority. Using the most up-to-date equipment and hiring only highly-trained and experienced tree care professionals, Dutchman Tree Service guarantees to exceed your expectations as the premier tree service company in the greater Ely community.

Vintage and modern kitchen gadgets for foodies, home cooks, people who love to cook, and people who love to eat. Bakeware, cutlery, cabin-ware, and more. It’s a new store every week! If you’re visiting Ely this store is a must see!

The Klun Law Firm has helped generations of clients achieve their goals since 1979. We practice in Minnesota in the areas of real estate, estate planning, probate, business, and litigation. Klun Law serves clients throughout Minnesota and out-of-state clients with property in Minnesota. We know clients want responsiveness, quality counsel, flexibility, predictability, and affordability. We pledge to exceed your expectations. We will regularly communicate with you and listen to your needs. Results are the measure of not only our success, but as well results are what has defined Klun Law since 1979 as the go-to law firm in northern Minnesota for generations. Although Klun enjoys partners and associates that are experienced in most areas of Minnesota Law, the areas of law on which we focus are: Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Business Law.

Organic Roots was created as a reflection of my true passion for wholesome foods and nutrition. In our fast-paced, fast-food society, we seem to have lost the connection between our health and foods we eat. At ORGANIC ROOTS, we are committed to produce and serve the most pure, organic and artfully crafted slow foods and to provide a friendly place of thoughtful and healthy eating and gathering. Our food is hand-crafted with fresh, seasonal, organic and local ingredients and we make a conscious effort to practice sustainability in our business efforts. Our dedicated team of staff cares about your well-being and is here to help you maintain good health. Visit our new and expanded natural food market and feed your body & soul with our delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and daily specials. Menu changes daily. Many gluten-free and vegan options. Dine-in or take-out!

Happy Days is a family cooperative preschool, created more than 40 years ago by a group of parents who realized the importance of early childhood education in the community. We are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.