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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Informational Statement. City Hall will remain open until further notice. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, orders may be delayed. More details will be released on the specifics closer to that date.Online e-circulation of books, audios, and magazines is working normally.

For questions on COVID-19 call the Minnesota Department of Health hotline at 651-201-3920. The playgrounds  will not be sanitized, but you may use them at your own risk. The Ely Chamber of Commerce is continuing to operate Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some modifications. This means a company's unemployment tax rate will not increase if your workers collect unemployment benefits due to COVID-19.The IRS has established a web page to assist taxpayers, businesses, and others affected by coronavirus. The following actions are being taken by the City effective Wednesday, March 18:The following will close to the public and will remain closed effective March 18There is a general Council meeting schedule for tonight March 17, 2020. The Minnesota Department of Health is leading the statewide response to Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). The library's Wi-Fi will still be available in the parking lot as usual (the password is posted on the door).The Ely Police Department will continue to be dispatched by 911. Ely was also the Coolest Small Town in the USA in 2010!

The Ely Chamber of Commerce is continuing to operate Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some modifications. Ely has its first publicly confirmed case of coronavirus. No items will be due until the library building reopens to the public.Updated Utility Billing payment drop off locations below. Ely, MN is your Minnesota vacation destination. Continue to work from home if you can. Minnesotans must wear a mask indoors (unless they are completely alone). Beginning Wednesday, March 18, the Ely Public Library will be closed to the public for an indefinite period due to the Covid-19 virus. If you are new to wearing masks, the following video provides so easy guidelines for applying and removing both face masks and gloves. This program can provide loans up to $2 million to businesses The State of Minnesota has not yet received a disaster declaration, so these loans are not yet available to Minnesotans.SBA is working with the State of Minnesota to support their efforts to submit the Governor’s request for a declaration as quickly as possible.On March 16, Governor Walz issued an executive order ensuring workers affected by COVID-19 have full access to unemployment benefits. General Restrictions & Guidelines. The City of Ely Playgrounds are open. The Ely Library will continue to be staffed and support our city library. March 12, 2020. All online services on the City website will remain available and all City departments encourage citizen to contact the office via phone and email before coming in person. The City of Ely remains open for business as it continues to provide essential community services. The City of Ely is prepared and working with all appropriate agencies to stay ready. Planning for these types of emergencies is made in conjunction with ISD School District 696, St Louis County Emergency Management Services and the Minnesota Department of Health. Supervisory staff are also taking steps to maintain a safe continuity of services by reviewing and making necessary changes in procedures to prevent the spread of illness. Public gatherings of all types may not exceed 250 people in a single self-contained space. Due dates of Ely Public Library items will be extended until after the library reopens.The library staff will also be answering the phone from 9am until noon and 1 pm until 4 pm during the closure period.

CITY HALL 209 E Chapman St. Ely, MN 55731 218-365-3224 Toll Free# 1-855-884-1374 Utility Problem/Emergency 1-800-890-8713 Ely is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).