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🌱 What Ely’s new four-day school week means for your family this fall
Hey there, Ely! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Ely’s new four-day school week means for your family this fall
- How Ely’s bats outshined opponents despite a winless southern road trip
- Thinking about a spring escape? See why Bear Island Lake stands out.
Also on today's calendar: Alliance/Members Meeting and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cooler with rain at times, with a high of 60 and low of 21 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 30, low: 20.
- Sunday: Cold with decreasing clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Ely to shift to four-day school week (timberjay.com) — Ely families should prepare now for a four-day school week starting in September, after the school board unanimously approved the change to help close a major budget gap. The district still faces about a $200,000 shortfall, and leaders are weighing further cuts, grant writing, and other strategies while parents and staff voice concerns about academics, childcare, and worker hours. 
2. Ely stumbles in season-opening southern swing (timberjay.com) — Ely baseball fans saw a rough start to the Timberwolves’ season as the team dropped three road games in southern Minnesota despite outhitting their opponents overall. Pitching control issues, defensive errors, and a flood of walks and hit batters proved costly, but several Ely players delivered strong performances at the plate that coaches hope to build on.
3. 10 Stunning Lakes in Minnesota Perfect for Spring Getaways (myfamilytravels.com) — One of the featured spring getaways is Bear Island Lake near Ely, where quiet Boundary Waters paddling, strong spring fishing, and remote camping are the main draw. The article also highlights Ely’s outfitters and the International Wolf Center as ideal trip anchors. It rounds up nine other standout Minnesota lakes for spring road trips and fishing weekends.
4. Ely: A Tucked Away Inclusive Summer Getaway (lavendermagazine.com) — Ely is highlighted as a welcoming, year-round outdoor destination where local organizations intentionally create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ residents and visitors. From the International Wolf Center’s equity work to Ely Outfitting Company’s queer-led Boundary Waters trips scheduled for August, the town’s growing arts, culture, and wilderness experiences are framed as safe, affirming ways to enjoy the North Woods.
5. Senate Opens Boundary Waters Watershed to Mining (gearjunkie.com) — A narrow U.S. Senate vote has overturned a 20-year mining ban in Superior National Forest, reopening the Boundary Waters watershed near Ely to potential copper-nickel projects. The decision targets protections around Birch Lake south of town, alarming conservation groups who warn that new mines could threaten the canoe country’s clean water, wildlife, and outdoor recreation economy Ely depends on.
📸 Around Ely
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Explore Your Backyard: Spring in Nature & Field Trip
Ely Folk School, 209 E Sheridan St, Ely
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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National Library Week
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely -
Mini Book Drop in Craft
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
9:00 am -
Armchair Traveler : destination Russia
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
2:00 pm -
Shredded Book Challenge
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
9:00 am -
Alliance/Members Meeting
Ely Community Center , 27 S 1st Ave E , Ely
6:00 pm -
Hey, It's a Holiday : National Kite Month
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
3:00 pm -
Blind Date with a Book
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
12:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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National Library Week
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely -
Mini Book Drop in Craft
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
9:00 am -
Armchair Traveler : destination Russia
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
2:00 pm -
Shredded Book Challenge
Ely Public Library , 224 East Chapman Street , Ely
9:00 am
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Adventure Inn posted a job opening for Laundry Worker in Ely. Apply here.
- ExamOne posted a job opening for Mobile Phlebotomist / Paramedical Examiner (PRN) in Ely. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ely here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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