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United Way launches ‘Stuff the Bus’ supply drive to prepare students for the upcoming school year
In preparation for the upcoming school year, United Way of 1000 Lakes is seeking donations of backpacks and school supplies as part of the annual Stuff the Bus drive, which runs through August. The goal of the initiative is to ensure students start the school year prepared to learn and succeed by providing backpacks packed full of appropriate school supplies. Last year, over 315 backpacks were provided to students across the Itasca County area. ...
Coal ash wastewater spill now estimated at more than five-million gallons
(Fargo, ND) — Minnesota state investigators say a coal ash wastewater leak reported last week in Itasca County is bigger than initially estimated. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the Tuesday leak at the Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset was about five-point-five-million gallons. The MPCA and Minnesota Power initially...
One Dead, Another Injured After Being Struck Early Morning Near Coleraine
COLERAINE, Minn. – One person is dead and another is critically injured after being struck by a car early Monday morning. The incident happened around 1:15 a.m. on Highway 169 near Coleraine in Itasca County. According to the report, a Chevy Monte Carlo was heading southbound when it struck...
Itasca Habitat serving free lunch
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be serving a free lunch on Thursday, July 25 from 11:30—1:30 for Volunteer and Customer Appreciation Day! Lunch will include hotdogs, chips, cookies and lemonade and will be served at the ReStore parking lot located at 510 SE 11 th Street, Grand Rapids.
Itasca County Sports History
1964 July 16, 1964: “Siebert to head staff for baseball school” Famed Gopher baseball coach Dick Siebert will conduct a baseball school for boots in the Grand Rapids area at Legion field on Friday, July 24. Siebert will be assisted by Tom Warner, athletic director and baseball coach at St. Paul Cretin High School, and...
Goin' to the Lake: Amelia and AJ head up to Deer River
DEER RIVER, Minn. — WCCO's great summer road trip is back! This July, WCCO is heading out across Minnesota and western Wisconsin for the quintessential summer experience — time at the lake.To kick things off, AJ Hilton and Amelia Santaniello headed 200 miles north to Deer River in Itasca County.The town itself is pretty small with fewer than a thousand people calling it home year-round. But don't be mistaken, the area is the perfect escape from the cities with plenty of forest trails, rivers and lakes to explore.Amelia and AJ started their trip at beautiful Lake Winnibigoshish, about 20 minutes...
Amelia and AJ's adventures in Deer River (Day 1)
WCCO's great summer road trip is back! This July, WCCO is heading out across Minnesota and western Wisconsin for the quintessential summer experience — time at the lake. To kick things off, AJ Hilton and Amelia Santaniello headed 200 miles north to Deer River in Itasca County. Here's what they did on their first day there.
Itasca County Board meeting: First Call for Help’s efforts to save lives
First Call for Help, a local non-profit organization made of a cohort of specialized crisis response teams (CRT) provided an annual update to the Itasca County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 9. Executive Director of First Call for Help Cre Larson was joined by Tom Gafney and Dr. Justin Gambill to inform the board of the critical work they do to intervene in mental health and other crises experienced by local members of the community. ...
Itasca County Historical Review
1994 July 6, 1994: “Legion team sweeps Duluth, rips Deer River” The Grand Rapids American Legion baseball team won all three of its games recently. Grand Rapids downed Deer River 11-0 in a four-inning game Thursday, June 30, and then swept a doubleheader from West Duluth Sunday, July 3, at Wade Stadium. In the game...
USDA loans: how they work for first-time homebuyers in Itasca County
For more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mortgage loan program has been helping low-to-moderate income residents in rural areas achieve the dream of homeownership. USDA lending dates back to the 1930s, when the Great Depression prompted the creation of the Department of Agriculture. The agency’s primary mission was to relocate farming communities to more profitable areas but evolved to include credit and lending to farmers. In 1991, the program was expanded to also provide access to single family home mortgage financing...
Eleventh annual Veterans' Ride for the homeless
The Eleventh Annual Veterans’ Ride for the Homeless will be held Sunday July 28, 2024. The American Legion Riders Chapter #1, Deer River is the host and will lead this ride through northern Itasca County. The Deer River Vets Club is a strong supporter of this event and will be the starting location. Additional sponsors are Lawrence Lake Liquors, Bovey and Super One Stores, Grand Rapids. All motorcycle enthusiasts are...
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation annual Grant Cycle Open July 15 – September 1
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s Annual Grant Cycle will open July 15, 2024, and close on September 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Each year, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) provides grants to nonprofit groups and organizations that serve the people of the Greater Itasca Area. The Greater Itasca Area includes Itasca County plus Hill City, Remer, Blackduck and Northome. Please submit your application online through the Grants page of the GRACF website at gracf.org. The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has been connecting donors’ charitable intentions to community needs for 30 years to make the Greater Itasca Area a better place to live. For more information, visit gracf.org or call GRACF at (218) 999-9100.
Itasca Waters “practical Water Wisdom” for July
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 (except July when it is on the second Thursday). It is FREE, online, open to all, and includes an interactive Q&A session. The July 11 program will be “Mining and Water Quality and How the Two Can Live Well Together...
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