Ely, Minnesota is in Saint Louis County in the Vermillion Iron Range on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It was first called Florence, but once it was discovered that there was already a town in the state by that name, it was changed to honor Samuel B. Ely, a miner from Michigan. Mr. Ely was never actually in the Ely area.
Regular Blogs
A National Geographic photographer and filmmaker updates this site, which consists of his photographs and time-lapse photography as well as his video, random thoughts, and events, which include exhibits of his work.
http://jimbrandenburg.blogspot.com/
Hosted by an Ely outfitting company, this blog posts news which involves the area, announcements, photographs of various spots, and product reviews.
http://piragisnorthwoodscompany.blogspot.com/
Sulfide Mining in Northeastern Minnesota
Having requested comments from both sides of the debate on Cu Ni sulfide which has become the topic of debate in Ely, with those who are seeking jobs on one side and environmentalists on the other.
http://elyminnesota.com/blog/
