Ely Echo's Pulse of Ely Podcast

On this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with new Vermilion men's basketball coach Matt Shonder. Learn about how he got to Ely and what is in store for this year's team. 

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe chat about the possibility of SOD at the Ely School District and the annual meeting for Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital in this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, December 2, 2025.

On this edition of the Pulse of Ely, Echo Publisher Nick Wognum asks Editor Tom Coombe about his recent surgery and how his recovery is going. Plus, a discussion on the lodging tax and events in Ely.

We're talking deer hunting in this special edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast as St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald joins Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe and Publisher Nick Wognum. Hunting shack reports and a variety of who got their buck plus some county business as well.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they talk Round and Round about proposed roundabouts in Ely plus a look at Veterans Day in Ely on the Pulse of Ely Podcast October 31, 2025.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/626,pulse-of-ely-podcast-october-31-2025-round-and-round-in-ely-veterans-day

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Vermilion womens basketball coach Ryan Zyla who talks about bringing 16 players to Ely including three from other countries.

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe and Publisher Nick Wognum talk helium and Halloween and much more in this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

Ely Echo's Pulse of Ely Podcast for October 17, 2025 includes school funding and lodging tax discussions with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

On this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk with Minnesota State Representative Roger Skraba.

Homecoming, Ely news and more as Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe dive into local issues on this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/596,pulse-of-ely-podcast-october-3-2025

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk with Ely City Clerk Harol Langowski on housing projects, Harvey Street, property taxes and more in this Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk Ely school enrollment

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe go in depth on rising property taxes along with events, sports and other news and features in this week's Ely Echo newspaper.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they talk Ely news and sports heading into Labor Day Weekend on the Pulse of Ely Podcast for August 29, 2025.

On this episode, St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

On the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Mike Tarvin to talk about Heritage Fest, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pioneer Mine Complex, complete with polka music, potica and baked goods, mine tours and more. There is no charge to attend.

On this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe are joined by Minnesota State Rep. Roger Skraba who talks about the upcoming Legislative Session and what he is working on this summer.

On this special episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Elyite Jim Erzar joins Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from Veterans Memorial Field to reminisce about Ely baseball and talk about the 2025 American Legion State Tournament. Erzar worked the 1975 State Tournament in Ely and was back on the field 50 years later.

On this special episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, former Ely Echo employee Pete Marsnik joins Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from Veterans Memorial Field to reminisce about Ely baseball and talk about the 2025 American Legion State Tournament.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from Veterans Memorial Field during the American Legion State Baseball Tournament. 

Joining Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum on the Pulse of Ely Podcast was Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild.

Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk about Ely news and upcoming events.

The Pulse of Ely Podcast goes on the road to Veterans Memorial Field and the Ely Echo Midseason Legion Classic baseball tournament. Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Frank Ivancich to talk baseball past, present and future. 

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe talks about his heart attack and recovery in this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast for July 7, 2025.

Two special guests, Misty Merhar & Ammie Peterson join the Pulse of Ely Podcast to talk about Ely on July 4th & Rock The Park.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/502,pulse-of-ely-podcast-for-june-24-2025-ely-4th-rock-the-park-with-misty-merhar-ammie-peterson

Find out what's making news in Ely, Minnesota in the Pulse of Ely Podcast from the Ely Echo Newspaper. Join Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they talk about this week's hot topics.

Ely Echo intern Harmony Fisher joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast and chats with Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe about being a student at Harvard and buying land in Embarrass.

Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast as he headed home from the Legislature's Special Session in St. Paul. Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe question Hauschild on how the Ely area fared.

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe take a look at what is making news in Ely, Minnesota. 

On this Pulse of Ely Podcast Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum is joined by USFS Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania and Incident Commander Zach Kellerman for the Horse Creek and Jenkins fires. The status of the fires and what the public should be aware of are discussed along with what it takes to fight a remote fire in the BWCA.

Minnesota State Rep. Roger Skraba joins Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe to talk about the upcoming Special Session and action at this week's IRRRB meeting on the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

BREAKING: The U.S. Forest Service has a new wildfire to manage in the BWCA. The Horse River Wildfire is discussed by Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania and Superior and Chippewa National Forest Fire Staff Officer Nick Petrack joined Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. The fire's origin and what the plan will be are the main topics of this podcast, exclusively from the Ely Echo.

Special guest Rep. Roger Skraba joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast for May 22, 2025. Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe ask Roger about how things are going with a special session looming in St. Paul.

Echo Editor Tom Coombe and Publisher Nick Wognum talk about what's making news in Ely, Minnesota in the Ely Echo's Official Podcast, the Pulse of Ely.

After wrapping up the 2025 Progress Editions, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe look ahead to what's making news in Ely this week along with a recap of 27 pages of Progress.

Representatives of the Green Mining Company join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum to talk about building a cannabis plant in Babbitt and opening Camp Street Cannibas in the former Ely Bowling Center. Richard Stuart and Chad Davis discuss the current status of their project including creating high-paying jobs for the area in the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

The inside scoop from the Ely Echo newsroom with Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

What's going on in Ely? There's one place to turn, the Ely Echo and the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

Minnesota State Representative Roger Skraba (R-Ely) joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast with Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe to talk about what's going on in St. Paul. 

Join Senator Grant Hauschild as he chats with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe about what's happening in St. Paul including legislation on regulating and taxing helium production plus funding for school districts.

An inside look at the latest news from the Ely Echo newsroom with Publisher Nick Wognum, Editor Tom Coombe and Producer Cam Weisert in the Pulse of Ely Podcast for March 21, 2025.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe for a discussion on what's making news in Ely this week from the Ely Film Festival to the school district to proposed legislation in St. Paul. 

Minnesota State Rep. Roger Skraba stops the Ely Echo newsroom to talk about what's going on in St. Paul in the Pulse of Ely Podcast for March 14, 2025.

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe discuss what is making news in Ely including the sale of WELY and how our local sports teams are doing heading into the playoffs.

Vermilion mens basketball coach Dawson Dixon joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast to talk about his team's turnaround this year. Learn about the players and head coach in this discussion with Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

We're back with a Pulse of Ely Podcast from the Ely Echo newsroom with an update on what's making news in Ely, Minnesota.

Special guest Rob Mattson gives the Pulse of Ely Podcast a new sound with original music he developed right here in Ely. Join Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they chat with Rob about his musical work along with being a chiropractor in Ely plus reminiscing about growing up in the area.

Join Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they take a look at what's making news in Ely including the loss of a 25-year staff member. 

NEW! The Pulse of Ely Podcast has a new sound thanks to an equipment upgrade and help from Producer Cam Weisert. Join Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they discuss the latest news from Ely, Minnesota.

Beardfest founder Shawn Chosa joins Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe to talk about this unique event that takes the stage Friday and Saturday.

Join Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe to find out what's making news in Ely, Minnesota.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from the Minnesota Newspaper Convention as they visit with former Echo photographer Bill Stickels III.

Join Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe in the Pulse of Ely podcast for January 28, 2025 as they discuss what is going on in Ely, Minnesota this week including the crowning of the Winter Frolic King and Queen.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/360,pulse-of-ely-podcast-for-january-28-2025

Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild joins Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. Discussion ranges from bonding projects to the Boundary Waters Care Center funding. 

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe for a discussion on news in the Ely area from structure fires at -33 degrees to an Ely elected official at the Presidential Inauguration. Plus a look at this week's Ely Echo newspaper.

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Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania sits down with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum to talk about the Fernberg Corridor Project.

The Fernberg Project proposes management activities for Wildland Urban Interface risk reduction in an area surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on three sides. Current vegetation conditions are not well suited to thrive, given future insect and disease outbreaks, wildfires, and changing climate conditions. 

Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) documents for the Superior National Forest’s Fernberg Project are available for public review and comment for 30-days, through Febru...

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum is joined by local author Ken Hupila who has a new book out on the Ely area, "Catchin' Fish…and Other Mishaps."

Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely) sits down with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum for the Pulse of Ely podcast for January 3, 2025. Skraba discusses the upcoming State Legislative session that gets underway on Jan. 14.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/336,pulse-of-ely-podcast-for-january-3-2025

From the Ely Echo newsroom, it's the final Pulse of Ely Podcast for 2024. Join Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they take a look back at 2024 in Ely and a look ahead. 

Go inside the Ely Echo newsroom with Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they discuss the latest news in Ely. Mining and housing are hot-button topics for sure.  This is the Pulse of Ely!

News in the Ely area is the topic of the Dec. 23, 2024 Pulse of Ely podcast as Echo Editor Tom Coombe and Publisher Nick Wognum broadcast from the Ely Echo newsroom.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/326,pulse-of-ely-podcast-for-december-23-2024

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they discuss the latest Ely info from inside the newsroom in the Pulse of Ely podcast for December 20, 2024.

The financial state of the Ely School District and the Legislative Meeting held Monday in Ely are two of the topics in the Pulse of Ely Podcast with Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

An inside look at what’s making news in Ely, Minnesota in the Pulse of Ely podcast for December 14, 2024 with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe. 

Ely is a special place in the winter and the Pulse of Ely Podcast takes a look at events including the Fun Run, Winter Fest, Beard Fest and other events on the calendar in the Pulse of Ely podcast for December 10, 2024

Pulse of Ely podcast for December 6, 2024: A guest joins Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe to talk about a new cannabis business looking to open and operate in Ely. Richard Stuart provides an update on how the proposed Ely city ordinance will impact his business and how the Ely Bowling Alley could find new life as a dispensary. All that and more in the Pulse of Ely!

From the Ely Echo newsroom, it's the Pulse of Ely Podcast with Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe. Topics include the Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital annual meeting, some local sports and new locations to find this podcast online.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/307,pulse-of-ely-podcast-for-december-2-2024

Join Ely Echo newspaper Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe inside the newsroom for a discussion on ECR and RABC among other local topics. Plus how this podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts and soon on more online platforms. All that and more in the November 29, 2024 Pulse of Ely Podcast.

Do people in Ely work more than one job? Are there fewer kids in each home here than 40 years ago? These questions and more are pondered by Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe in the Pulse of Ely Podcast for November 25, 2024.