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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

Grand Rapids, MN · 15h

Grand Rapids Herald Review

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

Grand Rapids, MN · 14h

Grand Rapids Herald Review

Veterans Day programs set Wednesday in Itasca County

GRAND RAPIDS — Robert J. Elkington Middle School will hold its annual Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the school gymnasium. Grand Rapids Area Schools is inviting the entire community to attend. The school’s program is one of several Veterans Day events planned in the area. Other ceremonies are set for Wednesday morning at Rapids Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids and at the Greenway Auditorium in Coleraine. Many area businesses and restaurants are also offering free or discounted meals to veterans. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed each year on Nov. 11 to honor all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, living and deceased, in wartime or peacetime. It differs from Memorial Day, observed in May, which specifically remembers service members who died while serving. Veterans Day is commonly marked with parades, memorial services and community events, as well as a national wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. RJEMS program Angela Berg, a math teacher who coordinates the middle school event, said the school has welcomed the public to the program for as long as she has worked in the building, almost 10 years.

Itasca County, MN · 1d

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‘A unique act’: DNR names Tioga Public Water Access after late fishing guide Tom Neustrom

COHASSET — The Department of Natural Resources did something DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said isn’t very common. It hosted a naming ceremony for a state facility. The DNR dedicated the Tioga Public Water Access on Pokegama Lake to the late Grand Rapids fishing guide and radio host Tom Neustrom on Friday, Nov. 6, at the access in Cohasset.

Cohasset, MN · 1d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

Veterans Day events, election results and what's happening in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is preparing to honor area veterans with community ceremonies and special programs on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Robert J. Elkington Middle School will host its annual Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m., featuring student performances, the American Legion Post 60 Honor Guard and recognition of local veterans. The community is invited to attend. Other area observances are planned in Grand Rapids and Coleraine. The Grand Rapids City Council has officially certified the results of last week's municipal election , confirming Tasha Connelly's reelection as mayor and the election of Dale Adams and Tom Sutherland to council seats. Council members also discussed new federal Opportunity Zone designations that could encourage development and redevelopment in southern Grand Rapids, along with several other city projects and initiatives.

Grand Rapids, MN · 13h

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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...

Cass Lake, MN · 1d

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Second Chance home revealed in Chisholm

CHISHOLM—A house located at 214 Second Street Southwest is the first of four former tax-forfeited homes on the Range to be given “a second chance” through a new pilot program. On Tuesday representatives from the partnering entities, along with elected officials from Chisholm and Hibbing, among others, stopped by to get their first look at the newly renovated home along with displays that included before and after photos. Launched in fiscal year 2024, the Second Chance Homes Pilot Program is a partnership among Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and St. Louis County to rehabilitate formerly tax-forfeited homes and preserve to help meet a need for housing. Phase 1 includes three other homes, two in Eveleth and one in Aurora that are expected to be completed soon. The approximate $1.2 million investment is Phase 1, according to information provided by the IRRR. The work preserves existing housing, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities while helping prevent deterioration that could eventually require demolition. AEOA Executive Director Mark Page said the three bedroom, two bath home in Chisholm took about 12 months to complete. Before and after photos of the project were available for people to view

Chisholm, MN · 14h

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

Free food boxes once a month for veterans thanks to Operation Full Plate

Operation Full Plate means there’s going to be free food boxes available once a month for veterans across the Northland.

Chisholm, MN · 2d

pineconepresscitizen.com

CR 161 Bridge Draws Public Concerns during 2026 Road Construction Update

WALKER— Cass County Engineer Darrick Anderson provided commissioners with an update on the county’s 2026 road construction and bridge replacement projects during the board’s meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3. Most projects are complete, including improvements to County State Aid Highways 11, 36 and 45, County Roads 167 and 161, along with several bridge and culvert replacements throughout the county. The most extensive discussion centered on the County Road 161 bridge near Thunder Lake, where unexpected soil conditions halted a replacement project and left the future of the crossing uncertain.

Cass County, MN · 1d

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City by City: Jacobson, Virginia

JACOBSON, Minn.- The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Team is putting on their Chili Feed Fundriaser. That will kick off at 5p.m. on Friday, November 13 at the Jacobson Fire Hall. The event will host a chili feed, silent auction and a variety of raffles. The feed will be $15 per person. All money raised will go back to the Fire and Rescue team. The Chili Feed Fundraiser will wrap up at 9p.m. that night.

Virginia, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

Remembering Hibbing, Chisholm World War II centenarians

HIBBING/CHISHOLM—On this Veterans Day 2026, thoughts turn to World War II, which ended 81 years ago. About 16.4 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II. Fewer than 0.2% of those original service members—approximately 30,607 American World War II veterans—are still living. Six years ago, it was my distinct privilege to interview then-99-year-old Joseph Berklich at his home in Hibbing. He lived to age 101, and his Chisholm friend William Loushine lived to age 102. — William “Bill” Loushine was born on February 3, 1921, and died on February 26, 2023, in Chisholm. He was 102. Joseph “Joe” Berklich was born on February 24, 1921, and died on May 31, 2022, at his home in Hibbing. He was 101. — In 2023, someone shared these heartfelt words on the Rupp Funeral Home website: “God bless you, Mr. Loushine! You were a great person.” The words were in tribute to William “Bill” Loushine, age 102, lifelong resident of Chisholm, who died February 26, 2023. Mr. Loushine had lived more than a century, and his mind remained active until God called him home. A year earlier, another shared these words on the Dougherty Funeral Home website in tribute to

Hibbing, MN · 14h

Mesabi Tribune

Hibbing Board explores options to fund high school roof repair

HIBBING—There are portions of the Hibbing High School roof that are leaking and are in critical need of repair, and the school board is considering options to fund the repairs. Through a 2025 Legislative change a levy option is now allowable for schools to access funds through the levy process to complete roof projects over $100,000 per site, District Business Manager Lance Takkunen explained. The School Board took up the matter as a discussion item this past week, and is anticipated to discuss the costs and levy impact for taxpayers at its next two meetings, according to Takkunen. “Our historical approach has been to do section by section roof repairs and use our LTFM (long-term facility maintenance) capital funds to fund those projects,” Superintendent Carrie McDonald explained during a discussion on the matter at the school board meeting Wednesday. “Our current challenge that we face is that the high cost is consuming a substantial amount of our capital and leaving fewer dollars for other facility needs each year.” Going from a proactive to reactive approach for roof repair An option is to do “a strategic shift” where the district would evaluate a new bonding authority to try to solve its

Hibbing, MN · 2d

Mesabi Tribune

Rock Ridge to keep discussing possibility of 4-day week

VIRGINIA/EVELETH—After a lengthy discussion, the Rock Ridge School Board will hold a working session at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 so board members can talk out the parameters of possibly going to a four-day week. While the board has not authorized going to a four-day week, Superintendent Noel Schmidt brought up the idea of studying it as a possible budget reduction. Any possible decision on going to a four-day week would have to be made by April. According to Schmidt’s rough draft timeline, a series of community meetings would be held next month to gather feedback and advice from the public. Meetings (three at each school) would be held at Laurentian, North Star and Parkview elementaries, along with Rock Ridge High School. Schmidt said once all of the information is gathered from the public, it will be “clustered’’ into big themes/big concerns. That is better than deciding what the themes are before the public meetings. He estimated there would be three-five clusters, and committees would be formed to look at them and come up with potential answers and recommendations before bringing it back to the full school board. The different clusters could possibly be on transportation, academics or athletics, he added.

Virginia, MN · 13h

Mesabi Tribune

County Board approves petition allowing portion of Greenwood Township to join Goodwill Township

The County Board approved a petition to allow a portion of Greenwood Township to become part of neighboring Goodwill Township. The involved area includes 435 parcels on the northwestern side of Greenwood Township, of which about 10% are primary residences, a county news release stated. Much of the conversation focused on property tax impacts as well as emergency response services. In voting in favor of the petition, Commissioner Paul McDonald noted that the decision was about more than those issues, “This is about sense of community,” said McDonald, whose district includes both townships. “When people don’t have that sense of community, they lose something. Goodwill Township and Cook align with that end of Lake Vermilion,” Commissioners approved the petition during Tuesday’s meeting, which was held in Gilbert. The vote came following a public hearing, which originally was held in September, but then continued when it was learned that not all affected property owners had received communication. Details on when this change goes into effect will be communicated to the respective townships at a later date.

Gilbert, MN · 1d

FOX 21 Online

WisDOT prepares two Superior streets for high traffic when Blatnik Bridge closes

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) - The approaching Blatnik Bridge closure in 2027 and the years-long rebuild to follow has the Wisconsin Department of Transportation upgrading existing infrastructure that'll be taking on more traffic. We're talking about Winter Street and Susquehanna Avenue. WisDOT said crews are resurfacing a portion of those roads.

Superior, WI · 2d

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Superior’s Possible Water Acquisition

Oct. 14 the UW-Superior Changemakers hosted a public open forum to discuss the issue, how it affects citizens, how local government is reacting to it, and to take questions about the idea of the City of Superior acquiring the ownership of water owned and used by citizens. The City of...

Superior, WI · 1d

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Worker at Carlton addiction recovery center drops white baggie; resident snorts it

CARLTON, Minn. (KQDS-TV) - A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation says an employee at Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise in Carlton "dropped a small packet containing a white substance on the floor in a facility hallway." The investigation says a vulnerable adult staying there "found the packet and used...

Carlton, MN · 1d

Minnesota Now

Veterans Day 2026: These Northland Businesses Are Giving Veterans Free Food & Huge Discounts

Applebee's, Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings and more are offering free food and Veterans Day deals across our neck of the woods.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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