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Local Christian school announces preview day
The Blackberry Seventh-day Adventist School, a local Christian school serving families of all faiths, will be holding a come and go Preview Day on Tuesday, May 21st, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All local families interested in learning more about our school are invited to join us for part of that day to meet our teacher and students and to visit our facility. The Blackberry Seventh-day Adventist School is part of a nationally accredited educational program whose students consistently score above national averages. It...
New apartments coming to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The City of Grand Rapids is expanding, and city leaders are focused on housing a growing workforce. Rob Mattei is the Director of Community Development for Grand Rapids. He said he spends 90% of his time focusing on housing developments for the city.
Grand Rapids Softball Defeats Bemidji 5-0 on the Road
Bemidji was hosting Grand Rapids in softball today, where both teams were coming off losses and were trying to get back into the win column. Grand Rapids would go on to beat Bemidji 5-0. The Thunderhawks need a win at Chisago Lakes tomorrow to finish .500 on the year, while the Lumberjacks will round out their regular season tomorrow at home against Cloquet.
Holding on to History: The failed experimental domed city of Minnesota
SWATARA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The town of Swatara that is south of Grand Rapids still exists today because grand plans to turn the place into a Jetsons-style domed city fell apart in the early 70s. The concept of the Minnesota Experimental City (MXC) came from Athelstan Spilhaus, the...
Bug O Nay Ge Shig 5th graders spends several days at Wolf Ridge
Bug O Nay Ge Shig 5th graders spent several days at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Wolf Ridge is dedicated to learning about the environment and human impact on it. The students had a wonderful hands-on experience with their teachers.
$1.2 million to support high-demand careers for young people in Beltrami, Cass counties
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, announced a significant investment in the Bi-County Community Action Programs Inc. (BI-CAP) in Bemidji to empower young workers and strengthen the workforce in the region. Totaling $1,242,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the grant will support training and employment services critical for preparing young people to secure well-paying jobs in high-demand industries. This is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing effort to expand access to apprenticeship opportunities and prepare young workers for quality jobs and strengthen...
Artist Nelia Harper receives grant to create outdoor artist meetups
Local artist, Nelia Harper announces the receipt of a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council to create ‘plein air’ paint-outs in and around Grand Rapids for area artists to gather and paint their versions of our local landscape. Pronounced “plain air” or “plen air”, it’s French for “in the open.” Artists throughout history have gone outdoors to paint to better understand the landscape, this practice continues to grow worldwide, and is now available for local artists. Harper began painting the landscape outdoors over ten...
Paul Bunyan Communications expansion starts in Keewatin and Taconite
Paul Bunyan Communications has started construction on expanding its all-fiber optic network the GigaZone® to the cities of Keewatin and Taconite. “Our dedication remains steadfast in our mission to extend all-fiber optic gigabit broadband Internet to underserved areas in our region. Internet access is no longer a luxury but a necessity for everyday life. Year by year, our cooperative strives to provide this crucial connectivity to more homes and businesses in northern Minnesota.” said Gary Johnson, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO/General Manager. ...
Longtime Leech Lake Chamber staff member ‘calls it a career’
As the Chamber staff members are busy finalizing event planning and promotions for the season, and businesses are busy getting ready for the summer residents and visitors, the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has news to share. We are looking ahead to a summer of many changes. Our longtime summer staff member — Rhonda Greenlun — will not be returning to work this summer. After 17 years she has decided that she wants to have more free time during her summers in Minnesota. She...
At Home in the Woods: Waiting for Spring
And now that the flowering had a week to progress in the trees, I expected the leafing would leap into action. But no. The very cool weather has kept back that leaf prgress and has simply allowed the flowering in the trees to flourish and held back the leafing, even though grass is coming on in good fashion. It has been a strange kind of spring. Now I see two or three small birds darting about in the hackberry tree near me, darting past but...
Linder, Thunderhawks, primed for postseason
Grand Rapids 5, Bemidji 0 Grand Rapids, Chisago BEMIDJI— The Thunderhawks softball team have won three of their last four down the stretch heading into Chisago Lakes Friday to take on the No. 5 team in the state, and they’re primed to give them all they can handle, after two consecutive dominant wins on the road. ...
Canine forensic team arrives week of May 20 to search AGC Road
A canine forensic unit will be on site the week of May 20 at the CSAH 37 road project (aka Ah-Gwah-Ching cut-across) off State Highway 371 south of Walker, to search for possible human remains. “We are working with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Office of the State Archeologist as the responsible authority for this evaluation,” Cass County Administrator Josh Stevenson told The Pilot-Independent May 9. “The result of the evaluation will determine the next steps on the completion of the road project.” ...
New big fish landmark arrives in Deer River
DEER RIVER, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The City of Deer River is celebrating a big update to its community landmark. The big fish at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 6 has been a stopping spot for residents and visitors alike, but after decades of service, the town deemed it beyond repair.
Northern Artist Association monthly meeting
The Northern Artist Association monthly business meeting will be held Monday, May 20th, 10 a.m, at the Eagles Club. For more information, please call Grace at 218-556-1042. The public is also welcome to attend and invite a friend! New members are welcome to join! Check out our website at: www.northernartistassociation.com
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