Rachel Weis, managing attorney of the Grand Rapids office of Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM), received the Direct Legal Service Award, given out annually by the Minnesota Justice Foundation. The Minnesota Justice Foundation presents this award annually to a staff attorne…
Guy Clairmont of Clairmont Financial Advisors in Grand Rapids, MN, recently attended Focus 2019, one of the financial advice industry’s premier conferences hosted by LPL Financial, a leading retail advisory firm and the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer. The gathering provides LPL’s…
The care center at Grand Village, a Grand Rapids senior living community managed by Ecumen, has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
The 4th Annual Social Media Summit for Business will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at TimberLake Lodge, 144 SE 17th St, Grand Rapids.
Several types of electric vehicles (EVs), including Teslas, an electric Polaris Ranger and electric bicycles, will be available to the public for viewing during a special EV-focused event on Monday, Sept. 16, in Duluth. The goal of this event is to connect those interested in EVs to those wh…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. — Less than one year into production at its Mountain Iron facility, Minnesota’s only solar panel manufacturer is looking to expand.
Exports fell four percent between the second quarters of 2018 and 2019
Angela Ledding of Northview Bank was awarded a diploma on Aug. 9, 2019, at commencement exercises during the 75th annual session of the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Angela graduated with High Honors and also received a Certificate of Executiv…
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 from 12-3 p.m., Coldwell Banker Northwoods Realty is once again inviting local dogs and their families to “Doggy’s Day Out,” a free pooch pampering event dedicated to dogs and their families that provide them a home. The event will benefit Great Tails Animal Rescu…
Issue of MPCA/EPA comments pending in district court
Over $2.8 million has been returned to members of Paul Bunyan Communications.
Jordan Stejskal of Grand Rapids, Minn., recently joined Coldwell Banker Northwoods Realty as a Realtor®. He will be based full-time in the brokerage’s office at 812 S. Pokegama Ave., in Grand Rapids.
Bigfork Valley hospital in Bigfork, was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the country for patient satisfaction for the seventh time which is more than any other hospital in the nation according to Bigfork Valley Director of Ancillary Services Angela Kleffman.
Grand Rapids will gain a new kind of dining experience this August as the new Boulder Tap House is scheduled to open before school begins.
Otter Tail County is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Schommer, Director of Probation.
The BIG (Business is Good) members toured the Grace House led by Jessyca Bardvel Wednesday, June 26. The Grace House was then presented with a donation of $280 from the members.
During Culver’s second spring in Grand Rapids, they continued a nation-wide commitment to the FFA with a month long campaign starting with a share night at the end of April, scoop of thanks on May 2 and a concluding share night. During the Month of April, Culver’s also sponsored donation can…
Through the contributions of Lake Country Power's participating members, the Operation Round Up® Trust Board recently approved $50,000 in assistance to local community programs during its quarterly meeting.
Paul Bunyan Communications has announced they will be constructing a key, new facility in Grand Rapids beginning this summer and opening in the late spring of 2020.
For more than 30 years, Hollywood Bait was a thriving business in the Bovey/Coleraine area, serving the entire area from Pengilly to LaPrairie. People came to depend on the services and convenience that the store offered. From live bait and fishing tackle to auto supplies and groceries, Holl…
Residents of Grand Rapids, Minnesota will now be able to recognize landmarks on one of the most well-known board games out there. Sold exclusively in the Grand Rapids Walmart store, Grand Rapids-Opoly was released in May of 2019 and features familiar parts of the town within the game.
Woodland Bank announces the appointment of Jennifer Raushel as the new Branch Manager of the Hill City office.
Sugar Lake Lodge opened in June of 1994. Growing up, Fred Bobich spent his summers living with his grandparents, Alex and Myrle Ruttger, while working for his uncle, Jack Ruttger, at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge. When the opportunity to build Sugar Lake Lodge presented itself, it was Jack who ga…
Tammi Bischoff of Grand Rapids, recently joined Coldwell Banker Northwoods Realty as a Realtor®. She will partner with realtor Karen Gessell as a real estate team within the Coldwell Banker Northwoods Realty brokerage.
The Occupational Development Center (ODC) has announced that Rinna Waters is the new Program Specialist in Grand Rapids.
The staff at Sammy’s Pizza Grand Rapids presents the Grand Rapids Disabled American Veterans (DAV) representatives Ted Jame, Big Dave Valdison and Wayne Patra with a check for $16,700 from the annual one-day event when all proceeds go to the local DAV. In addition to the Grand Rapids locatio…
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital received an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group as part of their Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Grand Itasca’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing the highest level of safety in health care.
Two American Bank of the North employees, Barb Barthel, VP Credit Officer and Jennifer Wainionpaa, Business Banker, graduated from the MBA Leadership Development Academy May 16. There were 19 bankers in the graduating class from various banks in Minnesota.
This spring, MDI will award $1,000 scholarships to eight high school students across the state – $8,000 total – for further education at either two- or four-year institutions. Going into its seventh year, the MDI scholarship program focuses on applicants between the ages of 18-21 who live in…
After 16 years of business, the Burggraf family has sold the Grand Rapids Ground Round. The locally owned, casual-eating grill and bar has been a popular staple in the Grand Rapids community since opening its doors in January 2013.
Grand Rapids — The Itasca AIS Program announced the Itasca FiveStar Initiative at this week’s Itasca Area Lake Service Provider Summit. A lake service provider is a business that installs/removes docks/lifts seasonally and/or offers other products and services for lake, river, and other pro…
Sammy’s Pizza is celebrating 65 years in business by giving back to its loyal customers and those who have served in the armed forces.
Restaurant honored at annual Culver’s convention
Nancy Kurtz, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Grand Rapids MN, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.
Thrifty White Pharmacy has announced its partnership with Audiology Concepts to bring hearing evaluations to Grand Rapids. Audiology Concepts opened inside the Thrifty White Pharmacy at 1105 S. Pokegama Ave on March 1. Appointments are scheduled Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment…
CENTURY 21 Land of Lakes has announced that CENTURY 21 Great North Broker Council will recognize Michelle Kutschat, Jordan Osse and Deb Bounds, realtors with the office, as top-producers region wide when it will honor them with Multi-Million Dollar Producer Awards at their annual awards even…
Grand Rapids native, Dr. Ryan Mueller, announces the opening of his new orthodontic office located at 615 NE 4th St. in Grand Rapids. With its contemporary interiors and up-to-date equipment, Grand Rapids Orthodontics aims to pair friendly, knowledgeable staff with the latest technologies to…
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The Grand Rapids Downtown Business Association hosted the first Frozen Fairways Golf Classic, Saturday, Feb. 9 on Forest Lake in Grand Rapids.
During the 2019 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, held at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel this week, several individuals, organizations and tourism businesses were recognized at the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Awards for their contributions to the state’s $15.3 bill…
Deerwood Bank has promoted Kirk Adams as its Northern Market President. In this position, Adams will lead, work with, and assist the bankers in Deerwood Bank’s northern market of Grand Rapids, Bemidji, Northome, and Blackduck.
About 40 cities and townships in seven northeastern Minnesota counties would receive a boost in aid under legislation introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
The Minnesota Grocers Association announced Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) as a Hero of the Food Industry. Eichorn received the honor for his leadership in advancing the food industry’s priorities at the Minnesota Legislature.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority announced Jan. 24 that Grand Rapids native Jayson Hron has been named Director of Communications and Marketing. He returns to Minnesota to join the leadership team effective Feb. 1.
Wendy Uzelac, broker/owner of RE/MAX Thousand Lakes in Grand Rapids, has announced the formation of her real estate team: The Northwoods Team at RE/MAX Thousand Lakes. The team consists of Uzelac (team lead), Tina Marie Ladner and Jaden Houwman.
Grand Rapids State Bank announced that Julie Wilcox has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President – Marketing, Brand Management and Communications; Cory Colter was promoted to the position of Vice President, Personal Banker; and Kristi Poling was promoted to the position of Mark…
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New local business is working to eliminate stigma surrounding CBD
NFIB Minnesota announced Jan. 24 the presentation of its Guardian of Small Business award to state Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids).
Marjorie “Marge” Sella, District Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in northern St. Louis and Itasca Counties, is retiring Jan. 31.
Free program for landowners to discuss timber management options
CENTURY 21 Land of Lakes has announced Paula Broten-Piskel has joined its firm as a sales associate. She will specialize in residential, land and recreational property sales in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area.
HIBBING — As the clock struck noon Saturday, Dec. 29, Hardware Hanks Owner Beth Voigt locked the glass doors behind the final customers the Nashwauk hardware store would ever see.
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