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Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Five Thunderhawks commit to college athletics

GRAND RAPIDS — Dozens of students, staff, and families gathered inside the Grand Rapids High School atrium on Wednesday to celebrate a number of student-athletes committing to college athletic programs to continue their pursuits following high school graduation. Five of Grand Rapids’ best: Senior multi-sport athletes Logan Wourms, Ethan Morgan, Sophie Carlson, Ava Limberg, and Quinn Cargill signed their letters of intent to continue playing the sports they’ve committed to at the schools they chose. Grand Rapids High School athletic director Dale Christy complimented the five for their athletic and academic accomplishments, and for being good representatives of the school and community. Each student had the opportunity to answer several questions about their plans and experiences while at high school, and had their respective coaches offer what set each of them apart. Logan Wourms, State University of New York at Cobleskill - Lacrosse A defenseman and a midfielder for Grand Rapids, Wourms committed to play college lacrosse at SUNY at Cobleskill where he’ll suit up for the Fighting Tigers. While playing lacrosse, he said he is interested in the canine training program offered at the school. He said that was a factor in him choosing Cobleskill, along with the coach’s

Grand Rapids, MN · 16h

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

Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

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

Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Itasca basketball teams lock in first wins of 2026-27

GRAND RAPIDS — Minnesota North College-Itasca’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are back on the court this season and both recently picked up their first wins of 2026-27. Men’s coach Tim Wagner said this is his first season coaching in the MCAC and it’s an entirely new coaching staff and roster suiting up for the Vikings this season. They’ll be led by captain Dante Adams, who transferred from North Dakota this season, and Wagner said his first impression is that it’s a quick and talented team. “We’ve got a skilled offensive team that can really score in transition. We can always play five good basketball players that can pass, dribble, and shoot. We’re undersized defensively, but we’ve got good individual defenders with the quickness to keep their man in front.” The Vikings are four games into the season and are now 1-3 after picking up the first win of the year on Monday in Grand Rapids. They had four players score in double figures as they took down Leech Lake Tribal College by 28 points for a 95-67 victory. Khalil Hudgins led Itasca with 17 points on 8 of 10 shooting. Jaden Linsday and Yessef Aikens each scored 15. Linsday

Grand Rapids, MN · 12h

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

Grand Rapids, MN · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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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 […]

Minnesota · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

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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 · 1d

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.

Cohasset, MN · 2d

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Damiano Center donates mobile hygiene unit to Iron Range church

IRON JUNCTION, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Damiano Center is donating its mobile shower unit to Faith United Lutheran Church in Iron Junction, a move that will bring the resource to Iron Range residents after six years of operation in Duluth. The organization said more than 5,000 people have...

Duluth, MN · 18h

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27 Small Towns Near Affordable Community Colleges

A four-year degree does not have to begin with a mountain of debt, and it does not have to begin in a big city. Community colleges in small towns can offer lower tuition than four-year schools, smaller classes, and a front-row seat to places most travelers never see. Plenty of students use them as a ... Read more

Hibbing, MN · 19h

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

Deer River, MN · 1d