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Ely, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ely! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Ely’s low-interest home repair loan cover your next big fix?
  • How Ely’s Violet Udovich rewrote the state track record books
  • How a onetime Ely missionary priest just moved closer to sainthood

Also on today's calendar: Young Washington and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 58, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local residential loan programs can really help (timberjay.com) — Ely homeowners needing roof, window, or furnace work can tap a city loan program offering up to $10,000 at two-percent interest over ten years, with no income limits. The article also outlines larger zero-interest rehab options through AEOA and Minnesota Housing, explaining eligibility, fees, and how to apply so residents can tackle big repairs affordably.
   

2. Udovich takes gold (timberjay.com) — Ely track standout Violet Udovich just brought home two state titles and a runner-up finish, powering the Wolves girls to second place at the Class A meet. Several other Ely athletes contributed strong performances, and nearly all of this year’s state qualifiers are expected back, giving local fans plenty to look forward to next season.
   

3. U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause for Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh Bringing him Closer to Sainthood (catholicnewsworld.com) — Ely has a quiet connection to a potential future Catholic saint: Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh, who served missions here and across the Iron Range in the late 1800s and early 1900s. U.S. bishops just backed advancing his cause for sainthood, recognizing decades of ministry to Indigenous communities, miners, and immigrant families in northern Minnesota.
   

4. A Father-son Canoe Camping Trip in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (travelandleisure.com) — If you’re planning your own Boundary Waters adventure, this first-hand account highlights how many trips start with gear and permits from an Ely outfitter before paddlers head deep into the wilderness. A New York father and son share candid moments of portaging, storms, mosquitoes, and quiet bonding that might resonate with anyone who’s camped, fished, or launched from Ely into the BWCA.
   

📸 Around Ely

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ely

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 20
  • In the Grey →
    Ely's Historic State Theater, 238 E Sheridan St, Ely
    4:00 pm

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Other local events
    Tuesday June 16
  • All about Bears with the North American Bear Center – for all ages
    Ely Public Library 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN 55731
    1:30 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Hey, It's A Holiday : Great Outdoors Month
    Ely Public Library 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN 55731
    11:00 am
    • Monday June 22
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover
    Ely Public Library 224 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN 55731
    • Friday July 3
  • Young Washington →
    Ely's Historic State Theater, 238 E Sheridan St, Ely
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07363) - 32 Sheridan St in Ely. Apply here.
  • Holiday Station Stores posted a job opening for Team Member in Ely. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ely here.

Ok Ely! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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