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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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From rink rats to a new varsity team

Jerry Witherill - Dec. 9, 1935 - July 5, 2022 United States Marine -Written Nov. 12, 2016- Jerry Witherill is a 1954 Grand Rapids graduate who grew up playing hockey outdoors. Witherill, along with other past graduates prior to 1961, will be honored the weekend of Dec. 9-10 at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids. The players will be recognized for their influence on Grand Rapids hockey prior to playing indoors. I lived a couple of blocks from the skating and hockey rinks which were located where the court house is today in Grand Rapids. I would see people skating, playing hockey, and having a lot of fun. I was 10 or 11 at the time. I went home and asked my mother if we had any skates. She said she thought she remembered seeing a pair of black figure skates in the attic. The next day she found them and gave them to me. I tried them on and they were pretty big on me. She gave me some old cloth to put in the toe of each skate so my foot wouldn’t slide around. I was excited to get to the rink and try them out. It

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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Grand Rapids City Council receives critical updates during Monday’s worksession

GRAND RAPIDS — During the Monday, Nov. 9 Grand Rapids City Council worksession, the council received critical updates on two important local topics: property assessments and the replacement of an aging and near-expired water treatment facility. Itasca County Assessor William Hillback gave a comprehensive presentation on the landscape of the local Estimated Market Value (EMV) and how the market has changed in the last eight years, and what to expect next year. Hillback emphasized that the property assessor’s role is responsible only for the valuations of the property, and Minnesota state statute and the guidance or mandates from the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) dictate the methods used to determine property values. The DOR receives all the data collected from the local assessment and makes suggestions or mandates to the local assessors based upon local economic factors. The market conditions have led to some citizens buying and renting in the smaller surrounding towns as a result. Hillback indicated that property values have risen sharply since 2018, while sales have declined. Real estate data showed that the median home sale price in 2018 was $160,000, and was $269,900 in 2025. He feels that non-waterfront properties are likely to see more stabilized

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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Honoring a fishing and conservation legacy

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources dedicated the Tioga Public Water Access in Cohasset in memory of Tom Neustrom, a nationally recognized fishing guide, Hall of Fame angler and longtime conservation advocate who died in July 2026. Pictured at the dedication are DNR Assistant Commissioner Bob Meier, Neustrom’s wife, Renee Neustrom, and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. Neustrom, who made his home in the Grand Rapids area, devoted much of his life to sharing his passion for fishing and helping others experience Minnesota’s outdoors. His contributions extended beyond guiding, including serving on the DNR fishing roundtable and the State Walleye Advisory Committee and Mille Lacs Advisory Committee. He also introduced countless people to fishing through seminars, radio programs and podcasts while advocating for the conservation of Minnesota’s fisheries.

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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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City Council finalizes local election

GRAND RAPIDS — To open its meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, the Grand Rapids City Council adopted a resolution finalizing the municipal races held during last Tuesday’s midterm elections. The resolution canvasses and declares the results from the election, which determined Grand Rapids Mayor Tasha Connelly was reelected as mayor with 3,599 total votes. Dale Adams (2,899), and Tom Sutherland (2,770) were both elected to council seats. The city council adopted the resolution declaring the election results in a unanimous roll call vote. During Positive Happenings, Mayor Connelly highlighted the Grand Rapids High School football team, who just won the Section 7AAAA Championship and will play in the state quarterfinals this Friday in Brainerd. Connelly also said that Rob Mattei of the economic development authority (GREDA) notified the city council that the city of Grand Rapids received several large census tracts as federal Qualified Opportunity Zones in southern Grand Rapids, designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The hope is that the designation draws interest with lucrative economic opportunities and tax incentives to spur development and redevelopment for two areas inside Grand Rapids, effective Jan. 1, 2027, through 2036. COUNCIL REPORTS Molly MacGregor went as an alternate to the Grand

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Goodbye Lake Superior, So Long Lake Minnetonka: This Minnesota Gem Is A Freshwater Fishing Paradise

It's not for nothing that Minnesota has been dubbed the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The North Star State is a fisherman's oasis, with places like Duluth offering access to Lake Superior, while folks in the Twin Cities can escape to Lake Minnetonka. Still, as serene as their natural beauty may be, summer crowding can be an issue. However, if you prefer a secluded fishing retreat off the beaten path and away from Minnesota's major cities, then say goodbye to these two destinations and hello to Little Jessie Lake. This body of water is located in Itasca County, in what is referred to as "Up North" by locals.

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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Declining kindergarten enrollment, sub pay top agenda at Grand Rapids School Board meeting

GRAND RAPIDS — Declining kindergarten numbers and a push to raise substitute teacher pay topped the agenda as the Grand Rapids Area School Board met for its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 10. Director of Business Services Alex Kaczor and Superintendent Matt Grose opened with an Enrollment Indicator Report detailing current district trends. Total enrollment across ISD 318 stands at 3,874 students. While total headcounts match figures from two decades ago, district leaders pointed to a sharp drop in incoming kindergarteners as a growing concern, with this year's class sitting at just 198 students. Grose noted that smaller incoming classes bring financial and staffing consequences that the district will begin navigating as early as this spring. Demographics across Minnesota show families having fewer children, though nearby districts are reporting similar drops. ISD 318 has scaled back from 73 elementary sections in 2022 to 60 this year. Kaczor also pointed to the district’s massive geography—the third largest in Minnesota—as a unique factor alongside state funding rules, which set basic funding at $7,863 per pupil for FY27. Debate over substitute teacher pay The board also took up a proposal from Kacie Maeder to increase pay for substitute teachers to stay competitive with

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UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage members lose M Health Fairview, White River, Fred Hutch and St. Vincent hospitals in four states on Jan. 1

Four hospital systems in four states have told Medicare Advantage members that they will be out of network on Jan. 1, 2027. M Health Fairview in Minnesota, White River Health in Arkansas and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Washington are leaving UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans. St. Vincent Health in Colorado is leaving Humana’s. The timing […]

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Cass County Sheriff’s Report

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to several incidents between Oct. 25-31 including the following: 911 hang up 800 Fifth St. S, Walker. Abandoned vehicle 3245 16th St. SW, Backus. 10125 Sugar Point Dr. NW, Federal Dam. 108 Michigan Ave. W, Walker. Alarm 726 Edgewater Dr. NW, Hackensack. 107 Main St. E, Remer. 7595 52nd St. NE, Remer. 6325 64th St. SW, Motley. 15271 61st Ave NW Cass Lake. 1249 Trinity Pines Dr. NW, Backus. 208 Central Ave. NW, Cass Lake. 216 Seventh St. S, Walker. 6041 E Ottertail Rd. NW, Walker. 6864 US 2 NW, Cass Lake. 7114 Shingobee Frontage Rd. NW, Walker. 8294 Timber Lane, Lake Shore. 323 E Second St. S, Pillager. 11606 Wood Dr. SW, Brainerd. 5737 Woods Bay Dr. NE, Outing. Animal complaint 9793 State 371 NW, Walker. 6548 Harbinger Trail NW, Walker. Howard Lake Rd. NW, Akeley. 5833 Bluestem Lane SW, Motley. 4086 112th St. SW, Pillager. 4718 48th St. SW, Pine River. 162 State 371 NW, Backus. Assault 2684 State 371 SW, Pine River. 301 Fourth St. S, Walker. 7707 Front St. NW, Walker. 6034 Norway Heights Rd. NW, Cass Lake. 401 Murray Ave., Pine River. 6019 Morning Star Lane NW, Cass Lake.

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Leech Lake Ambulance Service Moves to New Location in Cass Lake

The Leech Lake Ambulance Service opened up a new bay in Cass Lake earlier this fall, with a broadened focus on serving the community in more ways on top of responding to 911 calls. The reach of Leech Lake’s emergency medical services (EMS) spans more than 500 square miles to...

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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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City of Deer River Fire Department prepares for Halloween drive-through and annual bingo night

DEER RIVER—It was a relatively quiet Monday evening at the Deer River City Hall on October 26, as Mayor Geving and council members Pat Richards and Barb Serfling gathered for the regular city council meeting. Council members Dan Graf and Emily Benham were excused from the session. Despite a light council roster, local officials and department heads kept busy running through a steady agenda of community updates, vehicle maintenance needs, and upcoming events. Fire and Police Update Filling in for the police report, Fire Chief Jordan Osse noted that recent law enforcement activity has been “fairly mundane” with nothing too crazy to report. The fire department, however, has been exceptionally busy. Following a packed Fire Prevention Week—which featured educational visits to King School classes, a hands-on session for local home-schooled students at the fire hall, and a visit from the Leech Lake Head Start group—the department is gearing up for community outreach. Halloween Drive-Through: The fire department will host its popular drive-through trick-or-treat event on Halloween starting at 4 p.m. and running until the candy runs out. Fall Bingo: Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 5, for the department’s fall bingo night at the High School Commons. Doors open at

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The Pilot Independent

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Welk tops Cass County sheriff’s race; new board members win in county

Area residents arrived in record numbers to cast their ballots to determine who will be taking the oath of office in 2027 in local races. County Board results Incumbent Bryan Welk will be wearing the Cass County Sheriff’s badge again, earning 8,723 votes; opponent Aaron Ammerman won 6,599 votes. The Cass County Commissioner seat in District 4 was claimed by Tyler Seifert, who earned just over 50 percent of the votes with 1,363; incumbent Scott Bruns received 1,319. In District 1, Neal Gaalswyk was re-elected to the county board with 2,012 votes, with Patrick Rafferty receiving 1,264. In District 3, Aaron Young claimed nearly 65 percent of the votes with 2,246; his opponent, Leslie Bouchonville 1,200. In the Hubbard County District 1 Commissioner race, incumbent David DeLaHunt received 1,575 votes, 67 percent, and Andrew McFarlane 786. Former Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes will serve as commisisoner for District 3, earning 1,047 votes; opponent Donn Hoffman had 835. Tony Petrie won the Hubbard County heriff’s election with 6,222 votes; Jimmy Hansen received 4,972. School Board results The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School Board election, with three open seats, saw Shannon Pfeiffer earning 2,367 votes, Ben Jacobson 2,053, Bethany Stangel 1,906 and Keane Johnson 1,861.

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