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Small Business Owners in Deer River, Backus Recognized with Awards
This week is known as National Small Business Week, and to celebrate the occasion, the Minnesota District Office of the Small Business Administration, or SBA, recognized two businesses in the Lakeland viewing area. The awards are given annually to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and small...
Walker Library, Cass Co. Historical Society and Museum present Skally Line Band May 16
Walker Public Library and Cass County Historical Society and Museum present the Skally Line Band for an outdoor concert May 16 at 4:30 p.m at the museum. Named after the old rail line connecting Duluth with the Twin Cities, the Skally Line steams its way around the curves and bends of early American music — Stringband blues, Appalachian ballads, fiddle tunes, early country and bluegrass, and Tin Pan Alley music. Along the way, the Skally Line Band tells forgotten stories about old Minnesota, play original...
The “Underdog” - A small-town station festival gains national appeal with Spoon and others
KAXE and the City of Grand Rapids are pleased to announce the 4th Annual Grand Rapids Riverfest on Saturday, Sept. 7. Spoon is this year’s Riverfest headliner, which will also feature Shakey Graves, Sarah Jarosz, S.G. Goodman and Corey Medina & Brothers. A limited number of Early Bird tickets are now on sale until May 10 (or sold out), with additional discounts for KAXE members. General Entry tickets go on...
WHA School Board debates a seven-period day
Several parents of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley students expressed concern about the current six-hour day for high school and preferred returning to the seven-hour period next school year. Erica Frizzell, Laura Bauerly, Theresa Henning, Cristin Undem, Lori Koch and Marlee Morrison each said the six-hour day leaves fewer opportunities for students. They say their children can’t always choose the classes they want to take — especially non-elective ones like art, band and choir — or are limited to what they can take. ...
Cohasset approves new shop storage building
A new shop storage building was approved at Tuesday’s Cohasset City Council meeting to keep additional equipment out of the weather and to provide for less congestion in current City spaces. “We’ve talked about putting up a cold storage building for Public Works,” Cohasset Mayor Andy MacDonell said. “It will help alleviate storage issues with the Fire Department too.” “We do have things sitting outside, that shouldn’t be sitting outside,”...
Weekly Round-Up: Area scores and reviews
BASEBALL Grand Rapids 6, Rock Ridge 2 GRAND RAPIDS — The Thunderhawks improved to 4-2 with a dominant performance on the mound from senior Dom Broberg, who threw six innings and allowed three hits to the Wolverines. Broberg struck out six batters for the win, senior Gavin Moen threw one inning of relief for Grand Rapids. Another Thunderhawk senior that had himself a day was Kyler Miller, who hit a...
Arts in Longville area May 11
Join Jan Forbes and Friends May 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the first Gallery Show hosted by the Longville Lakes Arts Center. Forbes has a rich history with arts in the Lakes area for over 50 years. Her current passion is teaching watercolor classes at her studio. She and eight of her students will have their artwork on display through June 20. For more information on this and future events, search Longville Lakes Arts Center on Facebook. The LLAC is located at 1491 County Road 5, Longville.
North Central REAM meeting: May 13th
The North Central chapter of Retired Educators Association of Minnesota—a branch of REAM—(Retired Educators Association Minnesota), invites all retired public school personnel to their spring gathering on Monday—May 13th, at the Grand Rapids Eagles’ Club (1776 Pokegama Ave. S, GR, MN Registration begins at 11:20 a.m. w/ lunch (payable at the door) served at noon. All retired public school employees are invited to attend, certified and non-certified. This includes administrative, custodial, support and clerical staff, as well as teachers. Anyone within five years of retirement...
Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse stays undefeated with big win over Grand Rapids
The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team improved to 6-0 Wednesday defeating Grand Rapids 15-9 while celebrating Senior Night in Cloquet. The Lumberjacks have scored double digit points in every single game so far this season. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton (6-0) will next travel to Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville Friday for a 7 p.m. faceoff. Grand Rapids...
Why removing the dams and restoring the river Is an act of resistance and faith
Removing dams is an important step toward building a world of sustainability and resilience. The Mississippi Headwaters dams were built on lands taken illegally from Anishinaabe people more than 100 years ago. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe was compensated for the lands lost to the impoundments in 1985, nearly 100 years after the dams were built. Today, these dams support federal recreation areas, but block the Mississippi River’s natural functions such as movement of sediment, fish and other aquatic life. The dams do not generate electricity or aid downstream navigation. On Sunday, May 5, Itasca Unitarian Fellowship member Molly...
Boys Lacrosse: Duluth Drops Home Contest to Hill-Murray, Grand Rapids Earns 1st Win of Season
DULUTH, Minn.- A battle of two four win teams would happen in boys lacrosse on Friday. Ultimately, Hill-Murray would stand tall as they took down Duluth, 12 to 5. Duluth falls to 4-2 on the year and will next host Rosemount on Saturday. In other boys lacrosse action, Grand Rapids...
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