Ely Police Dept

***BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED*** The Department of Health has let us know that our sample results have come back and the BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been LIFTED. Thanks for your patience during these times.

CDC LINK: cdc.gov/healthywater/e…

***BOIL WATER ADVISORY*** The City of Ely is currently under a boil water advisory, do not consume the water before boiling. The MN Department of Health is testing our water and we should have those tests back tomorrow morning. For more information go to ely.mn.us

***Water Outage Alert *** The City of Ely is currently working on fixing a watermain break. Until the watermain can be fixed, there is no water in the City of Ely. It’s estimated to take at least 6 hours to restore the water. We’ll notify you if anything changes.

Attending the Harvest Moon Festival this weekend? If so text HARVESTMOON to 888777 to receive information on the festival, any emergency notices regarding weather or other important notifications.

Welcome vendors and festival-goers to the 44th annual Blueberry Art Festival. Today's weather will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with hazy sunshine. Highs to be around 83 degrees. For emergency and event updates, text ELYBLUEBERRY to 888777 to receive notifications.

Hegman Lake N Prescribed Fire today, May 12, 2024 conta.cc/3UUF9AV *Note-Smoke from Canadian forest fires is prevalent over much of the Superior NF today.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been mixing down to the surface, as seen by this @MnDOT webcam near Cook, MN. Expect this near-surface smoke to continue to move southeast across the Northland today. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for NE MN until 8 AM CDT Monday. #mnwx #wiwx

Click this link for more information. dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem…

Tornado Drill Today - April 11th, 2024 The City of Ely will be activating the siren for two tornado drills today. The first drill will be at 1:45 pm this afternoon. The second drill will be at 6:45 pm this evening. Both drills will sound for 3 minutes, and then go silent.

We are still accepting applications for our current patrol officer opening, and you too can have your very own adventure here in Ely. Upon hire, you’ll receive a Kevlar Canoe, two paddles and two life jackets ($3800 value). Application: ely.mn.us/jobs

The canoes for our recruitment and retention incentive are beginning to arrive at our local outfitters! Officer Olson, our newest officer, had fun checking them out. She’s looking forward using hers next summer camping in the Boundary Waters.

Must be P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible for licensing at hire. Go to our website ely.mn.us/jobs or contact the Ely Police Department at 218-504-5146 for an application. Lateral officers are encouraged to apply; pay and benefits may be evaluated based on experience.

Come work as a patrol officer in Ely, the gateway to the Boundary Waters! To get you started in this new adventure, you’ll receive a Kevlar Canoe upon hire to enjoy Ely’s amazing outdoor recreation opportunities, two paddles and two life jackets are included ($3800 value).

Whether you’re just starting your career or a veteran officer, we’ll outfit you with everything you’ll need in this new adventure with great benefits, a great salary and a great place to live and work.

*** We are Hiring*** The Ely Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Patrol Officer. Go to our website at ely.mn.us/jobs for an application.

Welcome vendors and festival-goers to the 29th annual Harvest Moon Festival.   For emergency and event updates, text HARVESTMOON to 888777 to receive notifications.

Congratulations to our Assistant Chief’s son, Ben Lorenz, on the catch of a lifetime!

Welcome vendors and festival-goers to the 42nd annual Blueberry Art Festival. Today's weather calls for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. For emergency and event updates, text ELYBLUEBERRY to 888777 to receive notifications.

Attending the Blueberry Art Festival this weekend? If so text ELYBLUEBERRY to 888777 to receive information on the festival, any emergency notices regarding weather or other important notifications.