DEER RIVER — Essentia Health reported it received a 10-day strike notice on behalf of 70 union employees at the hospital and nursing home in Deer River. In a news release, the health care provider says the Service Employees International Union intends for a work stoppage to begin 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, and last through 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The employees fill a variety of roles in both facilities, according to Essentia.

Deer River 41, Chisholm 0 DEER RIVER — The top-seeded Warriors flexed their muscle in their dismantling of Chisholm 41-0 in the Section 7A Semifinal game last Friday in Deer River. They advance to the 7A Championship this Friday in Cloquet with the win and will be playing at the freshly-renovated MCCU Stadium against No. 2 Mille Lacs. The Warriors offense, defense, and special teams were all effective last Friday...

NASHWAUK, Minn. (KJBR/Gray News) - A woman is accused of trying to vote early twice in the upcoming election. Danielle Miller faces three felony counts, including casting an illegal vote in Minnesota. According to court documents, the Itasca County auditor contacted the sheriff’s office on Oct. 9 regarding possible voter...

KEEWATIN — A local police chief faced with teens stealing political signs took an interesting approach to dealing with their mischief. In most instances, with little evidence to work with, political sign thieves go unpunished. But Keewatin Police Chief Chris Whitney said in this case they got lucky: The property owner had a Ring camera.

Perham, MN – A Perham man is charged with felony terrorizing after being accused of holding his ex-girlfriend against her will and threatening to kill her at a Fargo hotel. Court records say police were called to the hotel last week, where the woman told them Jamie Frazee took her phone, keys, purse, and SUV. She told Frazee she was going home and said he “flipped.”

Joe Gigliotti provides a recap of the Grand Rapids City Council meeting which took place on Monday October 28th. Click the link below to hear the report. A Bemidji man is sentenced to more than eight years in prison for two separate carjackings in 2021 and 2022. Hennepin County prosecutors say 22-year-old Justin Brun received a 99-month sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree aggravated robbery. Brun was arrested for carjackings in south Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center. He receives credit for more than 11 hundred days already served in jail.

Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during the monthly art walk from 4—7 p.m. with live music continuing later. 1. BENDER’S SHOES Hosting Bob Beaver of Fish Frames LLC. Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015 and uses his creativity and woodworking skills as an avenue to express his thoughts to others. ...

Arrowhead Transit is a transportation service for everyone. That’s an important message that Arrowhead Transit officials want the public to know. “My message is we want to let people know who we are and what services we offer,” Colette Hanson, Arrowhead Transit assistant director of Administration said. “It’s unbelievable how many people don’t know what we offer. It’s a public service that anyone can use.” ...

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, which has awarded $57.8 million in scholarships to northern Minnesota students, begins its annual application period on Nov. 1, 2024. Applications for scholarships totaling $24,000 are due by Jan. 15, 2025. Since 1949, Alworth scholarships have been awarded to dedicated high school...

At Monday’s Grand Rapids City Council meeting, there was a continued discussion of the possibility of implementing franchise fees on electricity use in Grand Rapids as a means to reduce or eliminate property taxes. At the most recent city council meeting two weeks ago, Public Works Director and City Engineer Matt Wegwerth introduced the proposal during an open-public hearing, explaining it is a common way municipalities and other governing bodies generate revenue for a purpose. In this case, the city’s purpose for the franchise fee...

North Branch 20, Grand Rapids 14 F/OT NORTH BRANCH — The Thunderhawks 2024 season came to an end after a heart-breaker in the Section 7AAAA Semifinals. No. 4 Grand Rapids visited No. 1 seed North Branch Saturday just weeks after the Thunderhawks upset the Vikings in a comeback win at Noble Hall Field. North Branch...

19-25, 27-25, 25-22, 25-21 NORTH BRANCH — The Thunderhawks got off to the start they wanted against the top-seed in North Branch but couldn’t get the finish they needed as their season ends with a 3-1 loss to the Vikings. It was a matchup of No.1 vs No. 3 on Monday in the Section 7AAA Semifinals. The Thunderhawks opened the match with a 25-19 first-set win. ...

This article was first published in Warmly Yours on Oct. 10, 2024 and has components republished here. To read the original article go to https://www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/posts/share-your-story-life-is-suite-with-a-heated-floor-and-shower-bench The dictionary definition of “remodel” is “to alter the structure of.” But for anyone who has actually undertaken a remodel, I bet that description falls pretty flat compared to the stress you experienced along with how rewarding all of that hard work felt at the end. ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon praised local election officials in Itasca County after they flagged two absentee ballots for voter fraud, which led to a 50-year-old woman being criminally charged.According to the criminal complaint, the county sheriff's office spoke to the woman who admitted she filled out her deceased mother's absentee ballot and signed her mother's name on the envelope earlier this month. She said her mom was a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and intended to vote for him, but passed away before she could, the complaint said. Her mother died on Aug. 31...

HIBBING — The Grand Rapids swimming and diving team had one more win in them before the section tournament starts on Nov. 7, and it was another big one. This win was for the Lake Superior Conference Championship as Grand Rapids faced-off with six other schools in the conference. The Thunderhawks were the winners again, this time by a massive 135 points over Proctor in second. The Thunderhawks placed in...

Would you like to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations? If so, then Itasca Waters has the series for you. The “Practical Water Wisdom: A Virtual Learning Series” runs for an hour beginning at noon on the first Thursday of each month. It is free, online, open to all and includes an interactive Q&A session. The Nov. 7 program will be “Low and No-Salt Water Softening and...

MacRostie Art Center (MAC) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition that will be held during the First Friday Art Walk on Nov. 1. The Minnesota Gallery at the MAC will host Intersection: Reconnecting through Clay, an exhibition of pottery by Bob DeArmond, Karen Keenan, and Ray Shelerud. The reception will take place from 4-7 pm and is free and open to the public. This exhibition is sponsored by the MAC Board of Directors. MINNESOTA GALLERY | INTERSECTION: RECONNECTING THROUGH CLAY |...

The Cass County Board of Commissioners received an annual update on Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center, learning nearly 4,500 students arrived from 70 schools to gain an understanding of the great outdoors this year. Come summer, 246 campers came, with 225 attending firearms safety and hunting camps. Deep Portage was the destination for 11 retreat groups, Executive Director Lindsay Bjorklund reported. The nonprofit environmental education center is located on more...

The election season has arrived, with candidates vying for positions nationally, statewide and regionally. Cass County Commissioner candidate filings include Karen Goodenough, Rusty Lilyquist and Jim Qualley in Dist. 3. Rick Haaland is running unopposed in Dist. 5, as is Robert Kangas in Dist. 2. Walker City Council candidates include Jerecho Worth, who’s thrown his hat in the ring to return as mayor, with incumbents Char Moore and Gary Wilkening...

The Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) Oct. 23 announced that starting Jan. 1, 2025, it will administer the Grand Rapids 3 percent Lodging Tax to fund local tourism under state statute and city ordinance. All hotels, lodging facilities, accommodation intermediaries, and accommodations providers making sales in Grand Rapids must register and collect the new tax on lodging and related services. [Minn. Dep’t of Revenue, Local Tax General Notice, 10/23/24]