WELY Radio

01/06/2026

If it’s collecting dust… it’s time for Trader Craig 😄
New year cleaning and organizing starts with selling it on the WELY Trade Show with Trader Craig Monday - Friday 9-10am

You get it to us
Someone else takes it home

Text us at 218-365-4444 or email [email protected]!

01/01/2026

As the New Year begins, we’re saying thank you, Ely.
Thank you for listening, supporting local, and making WELY part of your everyday life. The rest is yet to come… and we can’t wait to bring it to you. 🎧✨

12/25/2025

Just in case you need a little something!!

12/25/2025

✨🎄 Happy Holidays from WELY Radio! 🎄✨
Wishing our wonderful community a season filled with joy, kindness, and meaningful moments. Thank you for tuning in!

12/22/2025

Terri’s Stops — the final days of holiday shopping are here! 🎄✨
If you’re looking for meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts and want to support local, these stops have you covered. Be sure to check individual store hours as the holidays approach.

🛍 Ely Mercantile Co - curated gifts for the true Ely fan, plus unique vintage finds you won’t find anywhere else.
🎨 The Meadows - Gallery & Studios one-of-a-kind artist creations that make meaningful, unforgettable gifts.
🕯 Five Pines Candle Co.- cozy candles, marshmallows, and other delectable finds that are perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself!).

Shop local, shop thoughtfully, and soak in all the Ely charm during these final holiday days 💙

12/21/2025

🚶‍♀️ Terri out and about… today’s local highlight is at Arrowhead Outdoors.

They’re open 7 days a week and yes, it’s Sunday, so head on in and get your shopping done for that fish fanatic in your life. 🎣

⏰ Open 6 AM – 5 PM
🎣 Your local fishing headquarters
🏠 Ice house rentals for the perfect day on the lake
🧤 Fur hats, cold-weather gear & Northwoods essentials
🎁 Gift certificates = an easy win for everyone
📲 Follow them for up-to-date fishing reports
🏆 Voted Minnesota’s Best 4 years in a row

Local. Trusted. Always worth the stop.

12/20/2025

🎁 For the person who doesn’t need a thing… but you still want to give them something

We all have that person on our list - they don’t want more stuff, their house is full, and they’re impossible to shop for.
✨ The answer? Local gift cards and time together.

Because experiences, good food, warm drinks, and staying connected matter more than things.

🍽️ Make it a plan, not just a gift:
• Dinner together Insula Restaurant
• A cozy night out Grand Ely Lodge
• Casual laughs and bites The Frisky Otter
• Ice cream dates Ely DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
• Brews and bites Boathouse Brewery,Ely Minnesota
• Comfort classic take n bakes Waters Kitchen

☕ Slow down and sip together:
• Coffee dates Northern Grounds
• Warming up with a drive-thru stop Log Cabin Coffee Drive-Thru

📰 And a gift that keeps you connected: A subscription to The Ely Echo delivered weekly to their mailbox or inbox. Read it together, talk about the stories, and stay connected to what’s happening right here at home.

📍Shop local. Eat local. Read local. Spend time together. Give local.

12/19/2025

🎄 Today’s Local Holiday Shopping Highlights 🎁
Terri continues her holiday shopping finding festive favorites and meaningful gifts right here in our community!

✨ Today’s stops 🛑

🔧 Merhar's Ace Hardware - Handy gifts, cozy winter must-haves, and something for everyone on your list

🍲 Potluck Kitchenware - Home to Terri’s favorite healthy non-stick pans and beautiful kitchen finds that make gathering extra special

🛍️ Blue Loon - Stylish, fun, and home to Terri’s favorite changeable rings plus unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else

🌿 Evergreen Spa & Wellness – Thoughtful self-care, wellness, and feel-good gifts

From practical to pampering, there’s truly something for everyone. Keep following along as Terri continues her shopping and supports local this holiday season! ❤️🎁

12/18/2025

🎁 Terri’s Gift Hunting and shopping the streets of Ely today! 🎁
If you’re still hunting for just-right gifts, Terri’s been out finding local favorites you’ll feel great about giving ❤️

🛠️ KJ’s True Value
🔥 Solo Stoves & grills for the outdoor lovers
🧥 Heated jackets to keep winter adventures warm

🧵 J & L Ben Franklin
🧶 Cozy clothes you’ll want to keep for yourself
💍 Beautiful jewelry
🎨 Plus all the crafty goodness and fun gifts for kids

🧥 Ely Surplus & Outdoor
🧦 American-made socks (always a win!)
👕 Classic Carhartt items
❄️ Trusted Northwoods gear built to last

Real gifts. Real stores. Right here at home.
Shop local, support Ely, and check a few more names off that list ✔️🎄

Be careful out there today!

12/17/2025

✨ Terri’s Local Wish List ✨
This year, my wish list is proudly 100% local ❤️

I popped into some of our amazing Ely area businesses and found a few things that totally caught my eye - things I love, things I’d gift, and things that make shopping local so special.

Every item in these photos can be found right here in our community, and every purchase helps keep our hometown businesses strong.

If you’re looking for gift ideas (or a little something for yourself 😉), let this be your sign to shop local first.

💙 Let’s support the places that support us.

Today’s 🛑 Étoile du Nord Day Spa Steger Mukluks Mealeys Gift & Sauna Shop Piragis Northwoods Co

12/15/2025

🎄 Holiday magic is on the air!
Letters to Santa - featuring letters from the Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Claus Party - air weekdays at 5:45 & 6:45 PM on WELY Radio 🎅
Brought to you by Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital and Zup’s Food Market ❤️

12/07/2025

A big moment for WELY! Featured in Radio World and representing northern Minnesota radio with pride!!

Mark Persons' father, Charles, put WELY(AM) in Ely, Minn., on the air in 1954. Mark explains its checkered past and its rebirth today through Civic Media.