What's Up Ely Podcast

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Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors.


Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town.  

There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! 


New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike. 

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Frank Ivancich is the head coach of the Ely Timberwolves baseball team, assistant Legion Coach, and a leader of the Ely Baseball Association, which runs the entire summer program and the Junior High program.
Tom Coombe is the athletic director at Ely's Memorial High School, the head baseball coach for Minnesota North Vermilion Iron Hawks, and the team manager for Ely's Legion team.
Bert Kuizenga is an actor, reality TV show host, travel show host, and artist from The Netherlands, currently in Ely as part of a trip to Minnesota in collaboration with Explore Minnesota Tourism.
Astrid is the wife of Bert Kuizenga, involved in the Dutch visitors' trip to Ely.
Mourtis is a Dutch cameraman accompanying Bert and Astrid during their trip to Ely.
Jen Schak is the Global Marketing Manager for Explore Minnesota, involved in promoting Minnesota tourism.
Rachel Hedlund is the Northern Education Coordinator for Friends of the Boundary Waters. Her work involves collaborating with various organizations to guide Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness excursions for youth. Rachel has a deep connection to the outdoors, having spent five years guiding at Camp Menogyn and ten years with the Voyageur Outward Bound School. She has led extensive canoe trips, including 50-day excursions in the Arctic, and has participated in notable adventures such as paddling from International Falls to Lake Superior in 99 hours and racing in the Yukon River Quest in 2016.

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0:00 42:00

Baseball -- America's Pastime in Ely

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Frank Ivancich Tom Coombe
Keywords
baseball youth sports community events sports management athletic development local history sports coaching tournament planning high school athletics sports tradition

In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with Frank Ivancich and Tom Coombe. Theyll be discussing Elys strong tradition of baseball excellence. This conversation is happening in the midst of an exciting season, and in anticipation of Ely hosting the 2025 Division II Senior State Baseball Tournament that will take place July 30 through August 2.

Tom is the athletic director at Elys Memorial High School, the head baseball coach for Minnesota North Vermilion Iron Hawks, as well as the team manager for Elys Legion team.

Frank is the head coach of the Ely Timberwolves baseball team, and assistant Legion Coach, and a leader of the Ely Baseball Association, which runs the entire summer program, as well as the Junior High program.


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0:00 29:15

July 2025 Event Round Up

Keywords
Ely, Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness outdoor recreation community events arts and culture summer events Northwoods social engagement adventure

This episode features a round up of events happening in or around Ely, Minnesota this summer, with an emphasis on events in June. 

What’s Up Ely celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. In addition to being a gateway to great outdoors, Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. 

There is truly always something fun to and someone fascinating to meet in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! 

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0:00 54:38

Introducing Ely to New Dutch Friends

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Bert Kuizenga Astrid Mourtis Jen Schak
Keywords
Ely, Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness outdoor recreation arts and cultural scene events community adventure tourism Dutch visitors travel show

In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with Bert Kuizenga, an actor, reality TV show host, travel show host, and artist from The Netherlands. Bert, his wife Astrid, and a Dutch cameraman named Mourtis are in Ely as part of a trip to Minnesota in collaboration with Explore Minnesota Tourism. To that end, we also have with us here today Jen Schak, the Global Marketing Manager for Explore MN. 


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0:00 29:24

June 2025 Event Round Up

Keywords
Ely, Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness outdoor recreation arts and cultural scene events summer activities hiking arts workshops community celebrations volunteering festivals sports

This episode features a round up of events happening in or around Ely, Minnesota this summer, with an emphasis on events in June. 


What’s Up Ely celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. In addition to being a gateway to great outdoors, Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. 

There is truly always something fun to and someone fascinating to meet in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! 

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0:00 56:25

Introducing Youth to the Wilderness with Rachel Hedlund

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Rachel Hedlund
Keywords
youth wilderness canoeing outdoor education Boundary Waters adventure

In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with Rachel Hedlund, the Northern Education Coordinator for Friends of the Boundary Waters. Rachel’s work includes collaborating with other organizations to guide Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness excursions for youth. 

From the first time Rachel put a canoe on her shoulders, she knew she would spend the rest of her life connected to the outdoors. She spent five years guiding at Camp Menogyn and worked ten years for the Voyageur Outward Bound School. Rachel has led 50-day canoe trips in the Arctic, and has been a part of some rad adventures, such as paddling from International Falls to Lake Superior in 99 hours, and racing in the Yukon River Quest in 2016. 


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