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Rising Wolf Sightings Near Ely Schools Spark Safety Concerns

11/26/2025

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Gray wolves are increasingly sighted near Ely, Minnesota schools, raising safety concerns.
On November 7, 2025, a wolf was spotted near the Ely School District.
Representative Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) advocates for delisting gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act.
He supports the Pet and Livestock Protection Act to restore state management of wolf populations.
Local lawmakers echo these concerns, emphasizing the need for action to address rising wolf encounters in communities.

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Story summary

Gray wolves are increasingly sighted near Ely, Minnesota schools, raising safety concerns.
On November 7, 2025, a wolf was spotted near the Ely School District.
Representative Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) advocates for delisting gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act.
He supports the Pet and Livestock Protection Act to restore state management of wolf populations.
Local lawmakers echo these concerns, emphasizing the need for action to address rising wolf encounters in communities.