What's Up, Ely?

About What's Up, Ely?

Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors. Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town. There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an event or a lifestyle. What's Up Ely Podcast is no longer in production, but Ely enthusiasts are invited to check out the Wilderness Edge Podcast for content creating in a similar spirit, and conducted by the same team.

Publisher

Host Lacey Squier

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2023

Latest episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2025

   A Farewell Conversation with Lacey Squier and Brett Ross

   Listen in on the final What’s Up Ely Podcast conversation. Host Lacey Squier and producer Brett Ross reflect on three glorious years of WUE-pod. They’ll discuss the origins of the What’s Up Ely Podcast, what this project has meant to them, personally, why it’s coming to an end, and what comes next. Share your perspective! We’d love to hear your thoughts about the What’s Up Ely Podcast. Please take this quick survey today. Show Notes What’s Up Ely Podcast Listener Feedback Survey Vi...

2. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Ely Methodist Church Pastor Kay Carter

   Join Lacey in conversation with her friend and neighbor Pastor Kay Carter. Show Notes Ely's United Methodist Church List of Ely-area churches on page 63 of the Ely Winter Times: https://www.ravenwordspress.com/ely-times/ Visit Ely Adventure Guides What’s Up Ely Facebook Group Explore Minnesota Forest North Podcast

3. 

   4 Dec 2025

   History of Tuesday Group & Reflecting on Life in Ely with Steve & Ann Schon

   In this episode listeners will join Lacey in conversation with friends and neighbors Steve & Ann Schon. Show Notes Email Lacey with your ideas and feedback: podcasts@visitelymn.orgVisit Ely Adventure Guides What’s Up Ely Facebook Group Explore MinnesotaForest North Podcast Tuesday Group

Who has been a guest on What's Up, Ely?

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Frank Ivancich
• Tom Coombe
• Bert Kuizenga
• Astrid Kuizenga
• Mourtis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

40,774

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

47 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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