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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...
Pedestrian, 19, killed by driver on Highway 169 in Itasca County
The late night crash happened near Nashwauk.
19-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle in Itasca County
A 19-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle Wednesday night in Itasca County. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that on July 3rd at about 11:19 p.m., an SUV was southbound on U.S. Highway 169 in Lone Pine Township near Nashwauk when it struck Carter Haithcock of Goodland. Haithcock was walking in the traffic lane and was killed as a result of the crash.
County Board approves emergency declaration following June storm damage
The Itasca County Board held their first work session of the month on Tuesday, just prior to the Fourth of July holiday. Itasca County Emergency Manager John Linder requested the Itasca County Commissioners declare a state of emergency following severe weather in June left damage to the point that the county should qualify for additional support from the state and federal governments. Linder says the severe storm that passed through...
New affordable housing model unveiled in Itasca County
GRAND RAPIDS — Leaders in Grand Rapids recently celebrated the grand opening of eight new community land trust homes, marking the first time the model has been used in Itasca County. The single-family homes built on the former Forest Lake School site will be available by application to people...
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