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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.
BEMIDJI, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Two brothers are asking a Beltrami County judge to order the exhumation of their brother’s grave, saying they have reason to believe he may not be buried there after an alleged funeral home mix-up. A hearing on the petition is set for 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. The brothers asked for an expedited hearing in part because winter frost could make the work harder.
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...
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Itasca County Board of Commissioners finalized its 2027 legislative priorities, approved a $646,753 contract for jail medical services, and recognized local deputies for statewide honors during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Legislative Priorities Commissioners solidified a seven-point legislative agenda ahead of the 2027 session, focusing on local infrastructure, energy regulations, and rural funding. The finalized list includes: Supporting efforts for double-lane completion on Highway 169.Increasing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) reimbursements, with an emphasis on lakeshore property.Securing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funding.Lifting the state nuclear moratorium and updating energy transition rules to include biomass as carbon neutral.Addressing recent legislative impacts on new business economic development and investment.Reforming the state funding process for recreation enforcement.Updating current sulfate standards. During the discussion, Commissioner Corey Smith pointed to the nuclear moratorium and energy transition policies, noting that state regulations have been tough on businesses and require legislative change. Commissioner Casey Venema agreed, calling the current regulatory climate “ridiculous.” Venema also emphasized keeping Highway 169 on the list and suggested looking into pedestrian safety improvements at the crossing near Four Seasons Market. The board voted to accept a $646,753 bid from Advanced Correctional Healthcare (ACH) to
COOK, Minn.- The Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 4th annual Fall into Christmas Shopping Day. That will be hosted on Saturday, Nov. 14. Businesses in the community will be hosting a variety of sales and giveaways for people to participate in. Participating businesses include Northern Comfort Company, River Street Vendor Boutique, Mel’s Bistro and more. No pre-registration is required and the shopping day is open to anyone.
