The Trailhead and Visitor Center are more than new buildings — they’re an open invitation to experience Ely’s warmth, creativity, and community spirit. From the first sketch to the final ribbon cutting, the Ely Regional Trailhead project was guided by a simple vision: to welcome everyone. The building’s design blends natural materials with modern function [...]
The new Trailhead connects more than trails — it connects opportunities, from outdoor recreation to small business growth. Every trail tells a story, and at the Ely Regional Trailhead, those stories converge. Whether you’re a snowmobiler heading north, a cyclist exploring the Mesabi Trail, or a visitor walking downtown, this new facility was designed to [...]
The new Ely Regional Trailhead and Visitor Center is officially open — offering visitors and residents a welcoming place to begin their next adventure. Ely’s newest community landmark, the Regional Trailhead and Visitor Center, now stands as the front door to the Boundary Waters and beyond. Designed to celebrate our trails, tourism, and natural beauty, [...]
An initiative to unify the trail systems of the Arrowhead region so clubs, communities, and partners can capitalize on the significant trail investments made to date. Join us in celebrating trails, trail amenities, and the people who make them happen. Hear the results of recent user surveys at Giant’s Ridge, Tioga, and Redhead Mountain Bike [...]
This Friday, March 15, Small Business Administration (SBA) officials will host a webinar for small business owners interested in applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in response to winter’s lack of precipitation. Last week, Governor Walz urged Minnesota businesses hurt by this winter’s historic weather to apply for SBA loans, available because of [...]
Grants up to $50,000 are offered to businesses in counties bordering Canada that lost 10% or more in revenues between 2019 and 2021 due to border and BWCAW closures Northern MN - Grants up to $50,000 each are being made available to businesses located in counties bordering Canada. For-profit businesses that lost 10% or more [...]
The EEDA Development Corridor Program (DCP) provides a loan and forgivable loan/grant for up to a $75,000 project to qualified and approved applicants to be used for substantial physical improvements to Ely businesses to expand employment and increase tax base. These improvements must provide for the expansion of an existing or new business to provide [...]
Main Street Revitalization Grant Thank you for your interest in the DEED Main Street Revitalization Program administered by Northland Foundation! In May 2022, the Northland Foundation was awarded a Main Street Economic Revitalization grant of $3 million from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) to serve three main street corridors: Tower/Ely, International [...]
A $1.5 million federal grant will help the city of Ely take the next step in its trailhead and west end development project. The city was awarded the money earlier this week, and it will be used to build the Ely Regional Trailhead Facility and complete another part of the project’s second phase. [...]
The Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program (DBR) is designed to help aid in financing code-compliant construction and remodeling projects on main streets in downtowns. The DBR Program will support and provide 1/3 of the project cost up to $50,000 in eligible expenses. Up to 10% of awarded grant funding may be utilized for professional services [...]