On Thursday, April 4 the Itasca Community College’s Mullins Gymnasium was filled with the bright energy of drums, singing, dancing and smiling young faces. Various students from Keewatin, Nashwauk Greenway and Grand Rapids elementary, middle and high schools along with students of Itasca Com…
Grand Rapids saw a lot of significant construction activity this week with the demolition of the Sawmill Inn (at top), which served as a local hotel and dining destination for more than 45 years. Rebound Hospitality plans to build a new 82 room hotel under the flagship of Best Western on the…
The 15th Annual D.A.R.E. Spaghetti Fundraiser was held Sunday, March 31, at the Grand Rapids Eagles Club. A total of 3,012 dinners were served of which 1,412 were sit down, and 1,600 were to go. There were 60 donated silent auctions to be given away on a free drawing, along with 57 donated b…
The Deer River Veterans Club held its 33rd Annual Military Ball for Veterans and spouses or companions. The club provided the hors d’oeuvres and entertainment, The Lady and the Tramps band. U.S. Air Force Veteran Mike O’Claire was the Master of Ceremonies.
The economic impact of Iron Range mining extends far beyond northeastern Minnesota's 110-mile long iron formation.
Middle school members of the Rapids Rising Youth Group continued their tradition of sharing Valentines and treats with seniors in some of the local assisted living facilities. This year, they distributed Valentines to residents in Grand Village, Diamond Willow and River Grand.
Fifty students in grades 6-8 participated this year in the Robert J. Elkington Middle School (RJEMS) Science Fair, held Feb. 6.
King School students were honored for their amazing attendance for Quarter 2. One hundred ninety-three Amazing Attendance awards were handed out at the assembly.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School (RJEMS) hosted its annual Festival of Trees on Thursday, Dec. 13. The event featured dozens of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, stockings and gift baskets created by various students, teachers and groups within the school and community. Entertainment was …
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