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Little Wolf Exhibit at IWC has grant opening
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (492+ words) The International Wolf Center debuted a transformation of the Little Wolf exhibit at a grand opening event on Thursday, June 11. The redesign highlights the story of a wolf's first year in life, with large interpretive panels featuring custom work by…...
Check it out at your library!
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (340+ words) Upcoming events at the Babbitt Public Library: June 20 at noon " Friends Peter Mitchell Bingo (Municipal Gym) June 22 at 1 p. m. "- Creature Connections Reptile Experience June 22 at 1 p. m. "- Book Bingo June 24 at 10: 30 a. m." Preschool Storytime -- Wiggly, Wiggly Worms June 24 at 1 p. m. " Elementary Explore Time -- Frog & Toad…...
Northeast Range awarded Northland Foundation grant
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (238+ words) The Northland Foundation and the young people serving on its Youth In Philanthropy Board awarded 15 grants totaling $11, 950 in their spring 2026 funding round. The grants will support a variety of projects planned and carried out by children and youth within the…...
Council tables ambulance staff pay scale proposal, hears concerns about conditional use permit price
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (985+ words) Last Tuesday's Babbitt city council meeting brought disagreements over a proposal to pay ambulance staff based on education level rather than the level of care provided on a call. For interfacility transfers, the protocol would compensate EMRs $25 per hour, EMTs…...
Babbitt Community Calendar
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (326+ words) The Ely Echo A firearms safety hybrid class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10: 30 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m. Students must pre-register by calling Terri Loewen @ 218-290-4810. Requirements: Must be 11 years of age before class start date. The Babbitt Farmers Market will be held…...
Getting down on one knee and proposing
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (17+ words) The Ely Echo Getting down on one knee and proposing...
Babbitt Thrift Store opens its doors today
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (560+ words) Babbitt Thrift Store will celebrate its launch on June 19, opening its doors to locals and visitors in town for Peter Mitchell Days. "My goal is affordable prices, a welcoming environment and a place where items and stories get a second…...
Hart first overall as NER-Ely trapshooters move on to state
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (417+ words) For the first time ever, Northeast Range/Ely has qualified for the Minnesota State High School League's state trapshooting competition. Led by Ely's Talan Hart, who won the overall championship and was first out of 900 shooters for the day, NER-Ely…...
Highland Bank celebrates renovations at Ely branch, looks forward to long-term local future
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (682+ words) Highland Bank finalized new renovations to its Ely branch this March, aiming to improve customer experience while symbolizing the bank's ongoing commitment to serving local residents and businesses. "We love the Ely community. We're a bank that is connected to…...
Ely Miners Memorial dedication held on June 14
1+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) A crowd of over 250 people turned out on Sunday, June 14 for the dedication of the Ely Miners Memorial held at the historic Pioneer Mine. This event has been over 20 years in the making. It started in 1889 when the first of…...