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Meet Emily and Nathan: Two new pilots in Grand Rapids
On Aug. 21, 2024, Emily Ericson and Nathan Ewens both passed their Private Pilot Check rides, becoming certified Private Pilots. Emily is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. Nathan is a freshman at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in the Aviation Program. Both worked with Certified Flight Instructor Jack Giddings at Airways Aviation. Emily said a highlight of her training was flying solo for the first time with the sunset in the background and her family there to watch. She also...
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity celebrates groundbreaking of 50th home
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking celebration for its 50th home, to be built for the Allen family. This milestone event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Forest Lake build site located at 713 NW 7th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN at 3 p.m. This 50th home represents a significant milestone in the mission to provide affordable housing solutions for families in need. The Allen family will soon have a place to call their own, thanks to the...
12 annual Plus It Forward Day by Affinity Plus
On Monday, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union hosted its 12th annual Plus It Forward Day, closing all local branches to give employees a full day to give back and help make their communities a better place to live and work. The Affinity Plus Grand Rapids volunteer team spread kindness through several activities, including raking yards for elderly folks, folding flags for Yellow Ribbon to honor veterans, sorting clothes for Foster Love Closet and more. The team also stood outside a few grocery stores to hand out kind notes and grocery gift cards to community members. Since its founding in 2013, Plus It Forward Day has inspired other credit unions and evolved into a movement called CU Forward Day with other Minnesota Credit unions that have joined Affinity Plus to give back and spread kindness. In 2023, the event grew to include 60+ credit unions nationwide.
Great Tails Animal Rescue conducts site prep for forthcoming building
On Tuesday morning, amidst the oranges, reds, and yellows of the fall leaves at the Cohasset Industrial Park, a group of about ten people got together to see the site that Great Tails Animal Rescue is planning on building on. With press from WDIO-DT from Duluth, MN and members from the Grand Rapids Herald Review, everyone was excited to gaze upon the land that was gifted three years ago to the non-profit’s mission. Great Tails Animal Rescue has been operating out of the Central Square...
Fall colors: Peak season in our area
Autumn is in full swing in the northland and we’ve been fortunate enough to witness another season of color change as many of our trees undergo a stunning transformation, showcasing vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, and even shades of purple. If you’re anything like me, this seasonal spectacle invites a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world around us. What causes this magnificent change? Which trees are most notable for their colorful display? Understanding these questions can deepen our appreciation for this fleeting yet breathtaking phenomenon that we are lucky enough to have an annual front seat...
Rapids falls to Pequot Lakes, preparing for Rock Ridge in sections
The Thunderhawks went back and forth with Pequot Lakes in the first half last Wednesday but the Patriots pulled away and out of reach in the second to earn the victory. Grand Rapids drops to 5-3 after a tough and physical ballgame tilted in Pequot’s favor in the regular-season finale at Noble Hall Field. Rapids knew they were going to have their hands full with the undefeated Patriots, who can...
Deer Rivery City Council approves proposal for issuance of $630,000 water revenue bond
The Deer River City Council opened their Tuesday, October 15 city council meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Approved the meeting minutes after some corrections of typos. Approved bills of $384,607.20. George Eilertson from Northland Securities presented the series 2024A general obligation water revenue bonds to the council via video. The purpose of the bond is to finance improvements to the water system and the cost associated with...
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