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Create memories in the Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota campaign and contest launches on the MN fishing opener weekend
Itasca County, Minnesota —The staff of Community Economic Development Associates has been facilitating collaborative meetings between the Grand Rapids Area Chamber, Deer River Chamber and Visit Grand Rapids for approximately a year now. The first outcomes of these meetings were shared information and better lines of communication. Through the significant downturn in this past winter’s tourism came a proposal for a shared destination marketing campaign where all partners would help coordinate and fund. The brand, Thousand Grand Lakes of Minnesota was created with a classic...
Explore the Poetry of Art and the Art of Poetry at Itasca Unitarian Fellowship
This Sunday, May 12, at Itasca Unitarian Fellowship, Linda Flanagan will present on the poetry of art and the art of poetry. All are welcome to join us for a playful and interactive discussion about the poetry and art and ways to engage in both. April was National Poetry Month, so let’s keep the celebration going! Service is 10am-noon with the program starting at 11 a.m. Candy Miller is host. All are welcome. As a member of the UUA, the Itasca Unitarian Fellowship supports and...
National teacher appreciation week: highlighting outstanding teachers in district 318
May 6th through the 10th marks national teachers week and is a great way to recognize our outstanding teachers in the area. Our teachers strive to extend their passion and skills into their students' education. Consider writing a note or taking the time to thank a teacher for all of their hard work and dedication. Rachel Nelson is a first grade teacher at East Elementary. What or who inspired you...
BI-CAP Awarded $1.1 Million Dollar Grant To Empower Young Workers and Strengthen The Workforce
The Department of Labor has awarded a $1.1 million dollar grant to “Bi-County Community Action Programs” also known as BI-CAP in Bemidji to empower young workers and strengthen the workforce in the region. Democratic US Senator Tina Smith announced the grant today and says this federal funding will...
Mesabi Musical Theatre announces performances and auditions
COLERAINE and HIBBING — Mesabi Musical Theatre is preparing encore performances of its successful winter musical and will soon hold auditions for a main summer production. “Always…Patsy Cline,” based on the country singer’s friendship with a fan, will be performed June 7 and 9 at Greenway High School in Coleraine. Individuals with and without musical theatre experience are encouraged to audition for “Ruthless! The Musical” at Lincoln Elementary School in Hibbing May 21—23. Mesabi Musical Theatre most recently presented “Always…Patsy Cline” at Merritt Auditorium in...
U.S. Department of Education launches next phase of FAFSA support strategy to boost completion rate among high school students
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced additional steps to support students and their families with the Better FAFSA. The Department is launching a multi-million-dollar program as part of the FAFSA Student Support Strategy to help school districts, state, nonprofits and other public and private organizations with efforts to boost FAFSA completion. Since the new 2024—25 FAFSA form became available on Dec. 30, more than 8.95 million forms have been successfully submitted. The FAFSA Student Support Strategy funds will help grow capacity for organizations...
Wolverines, Thunderhawks tie at Rock Ridge Invite
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge girls’ golf team came away with a first place finish on Thursday, tying with Grand Rapids to win the Rock Ridge Invite at the Virginia Golf Course. Both the Wolverines and the Thunderhawks tied with a final score of 353 and the two teams were declared co-champions on the day. Rock Ridge head coach Kyle Lawrence said it was a solid showing for his squad and some...
Grand Rapids Area Learning center student hear from healthcare professionals
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center students enjoyed hearing from area healthcare professionals about opportunities in healthcare employment during the week of April 22. Thanks to Rachel Buchert from Grand Rapids Dental Care; Dillon Campbell from Grand Itasca; Annie Bachschneider from Essentia Health; Mike Olson from Bigfork Valley; and Alicia Alleman from Minnesota North College for sharing their time and knowledge.
Pop-up book sale at area public library
It’s Spring Book Sale Time. May has arrived, the grass is green, the daffodils are appearing, and it’s time get ready for some relaxing reading. Friends of the Grand Rapids Area Public Library are ready to help and are holding a pop-up book sale on Monday, May 13th in the community room of the library. Hours for the sale run from 10 - 6 p.m. The sale will include Young Adult and Children's books as well as puzzles and games. Mystery and suspense as well...
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