FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jess Edberg PHONE: (218) 365 4451 EMAIL: jess@rootbeerlady.com New leadership at Dorothy Molter Museum Guy-Levar steps down, Edberg steps up and Bambas joins the team [Ely, MN] The Dorothy Molter Museum has named Jess Edberg as its new Executive Director, taking over for Sarah Guy-Levar who will be stepping down March …
The results are in! Congratulations to the following winners for our 3rd Annual Bird Feeder Design Contest! Each entry was sent an email with their prize certificates; students, yours were sent to your teacher. GRAND PRIZE – the most effective and visually appealing design overall The Chick-a-dees Team Shelby Nelson & Jolie Reinhardt (Students) Northeast Range …
This year’s Annual Fundraising Dinner silent auction is going to be epic! We are so fortunate to have so many generous members, businesses and organizations that have contributed donation items or monetary gifts to support this event held on Friday, February 9 at the Grand Ely Lodge. We have a variety of gift cards covering …
Are you a student interested in a unique, challenging and fun summer internship? The museum is now taking applications for our internship program! Along with other visitor services staff, the Visitor Services Assistant [Intern] acts as the initial visitor contact to the public for admissions, tours and programs, are responsible for maintaining retail operations. Primary …
Celebrate Dorothy while you support the museum at our big fundraising event of the year. 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the museum being open to the public and we can’t wait to take a walk down memory lane and see just how far the museum has grown! Per usual, enjoy a social hour and …
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own homemade root beer just like Dorothy Molter, the Root Beer Lady of Knife Lake? Here is a chance to try with a little guidance from the Dorothy Molter Museum during the Ely Winter Festival! Dorothy sold her famous root beer to thousands of visitors …
Have you ever visited Ely in the winter? We invite you to visit us this winter during the Ely Winter Festival February 1-11, 2018! We will be open to the public during the weekends of EWF 10am to 5pm with a free community event on Saturday, February 3. Whirlwind! is our annual winter wilderness activity …
Dorothy Molter Museum Annual Meeting 2017 Board Meeting Agenda December 4, 2017, 6:30pm, Sir G’s Restaurant, Ely Minnesota CALL TO ORDER called to order by Gil Knight @ 8:00 PRESENT: Gil Knight, Bill Tefft, Alyssa Nelson, Lisa Robbins, Sarah Levar, Bill Latady, Jess Edberg, Pam Meskan, Sherry Abts ABSENT: Pam Brunfelt, Butch Diesslin, Barb Cary …
With the 30th anniversary of Dorothy’s passing in December 2016, we’ve been reminded of of how quickly time flows past us and how the museum could not continue to keep Dorothy’s story alive without the continued support of our members. The museum is also coming upon a major milestone in its responsibility to Dorothy’s story: …
UPDATE: A hearty thank you to the donors who helped us reach 100% of our $1,500 fundraising goal on November 16, Give to the Max Day! We now are able to address the Point Cabin windows this spring! If you would like to help us raise funds to also address the Winter Cabin windows, you can …
