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New Exhibit Open!

What comes to mind when you think of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? A map? A special lake? Perhaps a moose? What about a cross-cut saw? A typewriter? A parking meter? In a new exhibit detailing the decades-long, often controversial process of how the BWCAW came to be, the Museum is highlighting some not-so-often-seen collection …

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Summer 2018 Newsletter

The Dorothy Molter Museum quarterly newsletter is a Membership benefit that is printed and mailed to Members in good standing at the time of print. If you would like to receive these newsletters when current, Membership levels start at the Student Level for just $10 a year!

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Open for the Season

Here we are, ready for another wonderful opportunity to share Dorothy’s story with others! This season, we celebrate our 25th anniversary at our little slice of heaven in the pines. To commemorate this milestone, we have a variety of events planned for our guests this year including: Dorothy Day: 25th Anniversary Celebration & Exhibit Opening …

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Spring 2018 Newsletter

The Dorothy Molter Museum quarterly newsletter is a Membership benefit that is printed and mailed to Members in good standing at the time of print. If you would like to receive these newsletters when current, Membership levels start at the Student Level for just $10 a year!

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Staffing Changes

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 …

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Feeder Contest Results

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 …

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So. Many. Items.

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 …

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Now Hiring

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 …

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Save your seat!

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 …

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Brew it yourself!

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 …

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