Ely Echo's Pulse of Ely Podcast

On this Pulse of Ely Podcast Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe look at what is making news in Ely and weave in some history as well including driving a car down the railroad tracks from Ely to Tower.

The Ely Winter Festival is off and running and for a breakdown of the event Shauna Vega joined Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

From the Minnesota Newspaper Association annual convention in the Twin Cities, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with MNA President Justin Lessman of Jackson and past president Jake Benson of Proctor to discuss the 159th annual convention.

State Rep. Roger Skraba announces re-election campaign

Both candidates for House District 3A have announced their candidacy on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. Rep. Roger Skraba joins Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe to talk about his re-election plans on this edition of the Pulse of Ely.

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe sits down for a chat with Iron Range Resources Commissioner Ida Rukavina on this edition of the Pulse of Ely.

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe sits down with Minnesota House District 3A candidate Aaron Kania who announced his candidacy on the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Lacey Squier on this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

Babbitt Mayor and Minnesota Senate candidate Andrea Zupancich joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast January 5, 2026, with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

It's the first Pulse of Ely Podcast for 2026 with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talking about what happened locally in 2025 and looking forward to 2026.

On this Christmas edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk about the latest news in Ely, Minnesota.

Join Ely Echo Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from inside the newsroom on what is happening in Ely this week. Get an inside look and hear their thoughts on the stories in this Saturday's Ely Echo newspaper. 

On this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with new Vermilion men's basketball coach Matt Shonder. Learn about how he got to Ely and what is in store for this year's team. 

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe chat about the possibility of SOD at the Ely School District and the annual meeting for Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital in this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, December 2, 2025.

On this edition of the Pulse of Ely, Echo Publisher Nick Wognum asks Editor Tom Coombe about his recent surgery and how his recovery is going. Plus, a discussion on the lodging tax and events in Ely.

We're talking deer hunting in this special edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast as St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald joins Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe and Publisher Nick Wognum. Hunting shack reports and a variety of who got their buck plus some county business as well.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they talk Round and Round about proposed roundabouts in Ely plus a look at Veterans Day in Ely on the Pulse of Ely Podcast October 31, 2025.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/626,pulse-of-ely-podcast-october-31-2025-round-and-round-in-ely-veterans-day

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Vermilion womens basketball coach Ryan Zyla who talks about bringing 16 players to Ely including three from other countries.

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe and Publisher Nick Wognum talk helium and Halloween and much more in this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

Ely Echo's Pulse of Ely Podcast for October 17, 2025 includes school funding and lodging tax discussions with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

On this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk with Minnesota State Representative Roger Skraba.

Homecoming, Ely news and more as Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe dive into local issues on this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/596,pulse-of-ely-podcast-october-3-2025

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk with Ely City Clerk Harol Langowski on housing projects, Harvey Street, property taxes and more in this Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk Ely school enrollment

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe go in depth on rising property taxes along with events, sports and other news and features in this week's Ely Echo newspaper.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they talk Ely news and sports heading into Labor Day Weekend on the Pulse of Ely Podcast for August 29, 2025.

On this episode, St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast with Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe.

On the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Mike Tarvin to talk about Heritage Fest, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pioneer Mine Complex, complete with polka music, potica and baked goods, mine tours and more. There is no charge to attend.

On this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe are joined by Minnesota State Rep. Roger Skraba who talks about the upcoming Legislative Session and what he is working on this summer.

On this special episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, Elyite Jim Erzar joins Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from Veterans Memorial Field to reminisce about Ely baseball and talk about the 2025 American Legion State Tournament. Erzar worked the 1975 State Tournament in Ely and was back on the field 50 years later.

On this special episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, former Ely Echo employee Pete Marsnik joins Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from Veterans Memorial Field to reminisce about Ely baseball and talk about the 2025 American Legion State Tournament.

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe from Veterans Memorial Field during the American Legion State Baseball Tournament. 

Joining Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum on the Pulse of Ely Podcast was Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild.

Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk about Ely news and upcoming events.

The Pulse of Ely Podcast goes on the road to Veterans Memorial Field and the Ely Echo Midseason Legion Classic baseball tournament. Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe sit down with Frank Ivancich to talk baseball past, present and future. 

Ely Echo Editor Tom Coombe talks about his heart attack and recovery in this episode of the Pulse of Ely Podcast for July 7, 2025.

Two special guests, Misty Merhar & Ammie Peterson join the Pulse of Ely Podcast to talk about Ely on July 4th & Rock The Park.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/502,pulse-of-ely-podcast-for-june-24-2025-ely-4th-rock-the-park-with-misty-merhar-ammie-peterson

Find out what's making news in Ely, Minnesota in the Pulse of Ely Podcast from the Ely Echo Newspaper. Join Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe as they talk about this week's hot topics.

Ely Echo intern Harmony Fisher joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast and chats with Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe about being a student at Harvard and buying land in Embarrass.

Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) joins the Pulse of Ely Podcast as he headed home from the Legislature's Special Session in St. Paul. Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe question Hauschild on how the Ely area fared.

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe take a look at what is making news in Ely, Minnesota.