Environmental News

Lake Minnetonka in the North Woods? Ely cabin owners push back against resort plan

Farm Lake shoreline
The Kawishiwi Trail bridge separating Farm Lake (top) from White Iron Lake (bottom) with Silver Rapids Lodge located on Monday in Ely. Developers are looking to renovate and expand Silver Rapids Lodge. The expansion could include nearly 50 new "fractional share" cabins that could be vacation rentals along with expanding the number of boat slips along the shoreline.
Derek Montgomery for MPR News