Ely Echo's Pulse of Ely Podcast

On this Pulse of Ely podcast, Publisher Nick Wognum, Editor Tom Coombe and Reporter Harmony Fisher talk about news in Ely from the July 4 celebration to the new housing project and many other topics.

On this edition of the Pulse of Ely Podcast, joining Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe were two members of the Ely Events Group, Casey Velcheff and Ammie Peterson, to talk about Rock The Park and the Ely 4th of July Parade.

What's going on in Ely? Find out in the Pulse of Ely Podcast from the Ely Echo with Publisher Nick Wognum, Editor Tom Coombe and Reporter Harmony Fisher

On the Pulse of Ely Podcast, The Ely Echo welcomes reporter Harmony Fisher to the team after her graduation from Harvard. Harmony wrote for the Echo last summer and over the winter as well. Now she's full-time covering news and features in the Ely area plus writing for the Babbitt Weekly News.

Joining Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe on the Pulse of Ely was former Ely mayor and musician Ed Steklasa for a look at Ely’s economy both past and present.

Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe take a break after sending this week's Ely Echo to press and look at what's making news in 55731 in the Pulse of Ely Podcast for May 14, 2026.

Joining Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum on the Pulse of Ely Podcast were Terri Olson and Tara Forsman of the Ely Rotary Club to talk about the upcoming Rose Sale.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/766,pulse-of-ely-podcast-april-29-2026-tara-forsman-and-terri-olson-of-ely-rotary-club

Join Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe take a look at this week's Ely Echo Progress Edition and talk shop.

Pulse of Ely Podcast April 9, 2026 - Lake Country Power's Mark Bakk talks with Nick and Tom about everything from nuclear power to rates to off-peak and Round Up.

https://www.elyecho.com/audio/749,pulse-of-ely-podcast-april-9-2026-lake-country-power-s-mark-bakk

Nick and Tom cover the Ely area

Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe talk about what is making news in Ely on the Pulse of Ely Podcast. 

WIth the Minnesota Legislature back in session, State Rep. Roger Skraba stopped by the Ely Echo office to give an update on what's happening in St. Paul.

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.