Ely Film Festival with Jacob White & Nina Wray

What's Up Ely

This episode listeners hear from Aaron Kania, the District Ranger for the Kawishiwi District of the Superior National Forest. Ranger Kania will share the details of a comment period for the proposed Fernberg Project. Next we’ll have a conversation about the upcoming Ely Film Festival with festival director and coordinator, Jacob White and Nina Wray, respectively. The 3rd annual Ely Film Festival is scheduled for March 12-16, 2025.

And, of course, this episode includes an event round up. There’s always something to do in Ely!
Time Stamps
(1:16) Aaron Kania

(23:17) Jacob White and Nina Wray

(1:17:54) Event Roundup

Show Notes

Ely, Minnesota is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s also a vibrant community with a dynamic schedule of events that are open to tourists. There is truly always something fun to do in town! We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details.

• Email Lacey [e-mail]
• Get the Ely Winter Adventure Guide
• The Fernberg Project press release
• Ely Film Festival (March 13-16, 2025)
• Purchase your 3rd Annual Ely Film Festival pass(es)
• Volunteer to be a homestay host for visiting filmmakers
• Moon Dog Studio
• Salty Dog Band
• Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival (January 10 - February 2, 2025)
• Ely Winter Festival (February 6-16, 2025)
• Great Nordic Beardfest (February 7-8, 2025)
• What’s Up Ely Facebook Group
• Forest North Podcast
• Ely Public Library Calendar of Events

Chapters

1. Ely Film Festival with Jacob White & Nina Wray (00:00:00)

2. Aaron Kania (00:01:16)

3. Jacob White and Nina Wray (00:23:17)

4. Event Roundup (01:17:54)