Ely City Council to announce economic and emergency plans in response to fires
The marquee at the Historic State Theater reads “Thank You Fire Fighters” as pedestrians walk through downtown on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Ely, Minn. Businesses and residents across Ely displayed messages of support for firefighters and emergency crews battling wildfires in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Kerem Yücel | MPR News
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Wildfires are burning across northern part of the state, most concentrated in the area northwest of Ely, Minn., and that’s prompted the city council to hold a public meeting to tell their citizens about the fires and their plans respond.
MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Ely Council Member Emily Roose about the city’s response, and long term impacts on local businesses.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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