White Iron Lake has a rich and fascinating history, including a murder mystery, Minnesota’s famous Ojibwe dogsled postman, and a dog given a northwoods ‘state funeral’.

With over 2,000 lakes within 50 miles of town, the Ely area boasts the world’s greatest concentration of aquatic pockets for freshwater fun…and stories! Enjoy their history, mystery & i...

  With over 2,000 lakes within 50 miles of town, the Ely area boasts the world’s greatest concentration of aquatic pockets for freshwater fun…and stories! Enjoy their history, mystery & ...

To our Wintergreen community, Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I’ve been taking a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared over the past four years. Since 2021, we’ve grown in many ways a...

If you’ve worn our gear on a dogsled trail, a snowy hike, or just around town, you’ve felt the difference that high-quality clothing makes. And if you’ve ever wondered how your Wintergreen garments...

At Wintergreen Northern Wear, every stitch tells a story. Since 1989, we’ve been handcrafting clothing in Ely, Minnesota, designing, cutting, sewing, inspecting, and selling under one roof. In an e...