Published 9 days ago • loading... • Updated 9 days agoShow Less IconNew memorial honors the 218 mineworkers who died underground in Ely’s iron ore mines Summary by MPR NewsIt took nearly 20 years to identify the names and raise the money for the memorial, which will honor workers in Ely’s iron ore mines who died between 1889 and 1966.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconMPR NewsLean LeftFactualityOwnershipNew memorial honors the 218 mineworkers who died underground in Ely’s iron ore minesIt took nearly 20 years to identify the names and raise the money for the memorial, which will honor workers in Ely’s iron ore mines who died between 1889 and 1966.9 days ago·Saint Paul, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated9 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageMPR News broke the news in Saint Paul, United States 9 days ago on Sunday, June 14, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsEly Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsEly Plus IconShow All