The Ely State Theater is a historic movie theater in Ely, Minnesota, United States. The State Theater was built in 1936 by the Swanson family in Ely. Its designer was a noted architecture firm called Liebenberg & Kaplan, who had designed many theaters in Minnesota and other northern states. In 2008, the recession caused the State Theater to close its doors to the public. By 2014, The State Theater had fallen into disrepair and was purchased by Alley A Realty. They are a family business who specializes in historic preservation and redevelopment. They are working with the State of Minnesota and the U.S. Department of Interior to restore the exterior and interior to its original condition.

Ely Arts and Heritage Center, formerly known as Ely Greenstone Public Art, is a nonprofit arts and heritage organization in the Ely, Minnesota area, whose goal is the enhancement of life through art and to recognize the rich heritage of the area. Ely Arts and Heritage Center manages the historic Pioneer mine buildings for the city of Ely.

When visiting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, take in a round of golf at the Ely Golf Club. The grass on the greens consist of a bentgrass and poa annua mix, which is typical for most Northland golf courses. The fairways and tees consist of a bluegrass/poa annua mix. With adequate growing conditions the greens will be some of the best in the Northland. Jacob Curtiss, course superintendent, is committed to making the Ely Golf Club the premier Boundary Waters Golf experience in Minnesota. Eco-friendly course management and a commitment to our environment are what drive Jacob and his team to continue development of the most beautiful golf course in northern Minnesota. It’s a great day for golf in the north woods of Minnesota! We would love to have you come out and enjoy our beautiful course.

We are excited about the upcoming fishing season. The Ely Fishing Guide Company LLC. has been in business for over 20 years! That is over 2 decades of fishing experience from being on the water nearly every single day during the summer months. Let us know when we can help you plan your next trip to the Ely MN, Area. Here at the Ely Fishing Guide Company there is one thing we do, we catch fish! The second thing we do is, we have fun doing it!! Our mission for our customers is to provide a unforgettable fishing experience. Sharing these moments with our customers, when they catch their trophy fish, or when their grandchild catches their first fish is why we do it.

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.

Ely’s Premier Therapeutic Massage, Spa and Wellness Experience. We carry a variety of green and environmentally friendly gifts including handmade pottery, bamboo frames and cutting boards, unique jewelry, organic cotton socks and T-shirts, baskets, natural body & beauty products, luxurious soaps and so much more. We will be happy to assist you to find the perfect gift for that special person in your life. Gift certificates are available! Massage & Spa Hours are available by appointment only Monday thru Saturday.

The Ely Echo is the weekly newspaper known as the Voice of the North Country, which was founded in 1972 by Miles Aakhus. Ownership passed to Anne Wognum Swenson in 1977 after she had worked for the paper for three years. At that time the editor was Bob Cary, a Chicago, Illinois writer. The Echo has been fortunate in attracting excellent journalists, photographers, designers and artists during its existence. It prides itself in welcoming all sides of any issue. It has had a diverse group of employees over the years. Currently, ownership is shared by, Publisher/General Manager Nick Wognum (elyecho@aol.com), Editor Tom Coombe (tcoombe@aol.com) and General Manager Cameron Weisert (camelyecho@gmail.com). Together they bring over 100 years of skill, service and training to Ely’s hometown newspaper. Their familiarity with Ely’s rich historical past gives the Echo insight into the changing times along the Canadian border. News tips are always welcome and may be sent to elyecho@aol.com. Obituaries and letters to the editor should also be sent to: elyecho@aol.com The newspaper also publishes the North Country Saver, a Total Market Coverage advertising product, and, in the summer, North Country Angler, a fishing publication. For photo printing, you can email direct to: camelyecho@gmail.com or place your order online at: elycho.photofinale.com Located at 15 East Chapman Street in Ely’s downtown business district, the office is open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday, and 8:30-3 on Fridays. A variety of services are available there: Faxing, Printing, designing, area maps and guides, photo printing, Copying on paper, emailing, subscriptions, advertising and consulting. Its phone number is: 218-365-3141. In addition to print subscriptions, the Echo also offers email subscriptions anywhere in the world as PDFs. The cost is $45 for a year. The Ely Echo website is free to all to browse but it only contains a portion of each week’s news.