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Every Lake Has A Story!

The Rich Legacy of our White Iron Chain of Lakes

The Rich Legacy of our White Iron Chain of Lakes

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’.
Sand Point Lake – Canoe Country’s Only Burial Mound
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Sand Point Lake – Canoe Country’s Only Burial Mound

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...
Dave & Thompson: Lake Legacies of a Great Geographer
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Dave & Thompson: Lake Legacies of a Great Geographer

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...

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Looking Forward: A Letter From the President
From the President

Looking Forward: A Letter From the President

Where’s the snow? In our neck of the woods we are waiting patiently for some more wintery weather to play in, but I’ll be careful what I wish for as I’m sure the weather is coming soon. If you are ...
Polar Exploring with Lonnie Dupre
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Polar Exploring with Lonnie Dupre

Lonnie Dupre is a veteran polar explorer and Wintergreen Ambassador who’s been on expeditions from Greenland to the North Pole and many places in between.  In 1989, he joined Paul Schurke, husban...
Preparing for Winter - Letter from the President
From the President

Preparing for Winter - Letter from the President

It’s funny how my own list of interests and reflections seem to get longer as fall creeps into the air in Northern Minnesota. It inspires me to take the opportunity to share some recent achievement...