Grand Rapids Area Library This Week- Book Sale

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December 9   2009

This week at the Library

Book Sale

This Week! "Clear the shelves" sale in the Friends of the Library Bookstore and the Community room!  Everything will be pulled out and put on sale so we can move all donated books from the workroom and the bookstore.

Thursday December 10 9-6

Friday December 11 9-3

We need to clear out the books because the workroom, group study room and Teen Universe will be re-carpeted beginning December 21. We will not be accepting any donated books during December, so please wait until January to bring books in for the Friends of the Library bookstore!!

Teen Activities

Teen Book Discussion: Friday, December 11^th   3:30

 The book is Crusader by Edward Bloor 

 Prizes!  Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize! 

More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at:  www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm

 

Kids' events:

Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30 through December 14

Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.

 

 Saturday, Story Times @ 10:30 am 

December 12 and 19^th   in December

Mom's Day out

          An opportunity for Mom (or Dad) to go shopping, take a nap, or do something else fun:  A Girl Scout troop is volunteering to provide supervision and activities for children age 3-10 on Saturday December 19^th from 10-2:00

Space is limited. Pre-registration required.  Call the Children's Department at 327-8823 to register.

 

Library open limited hours in late December

Saturday the 19th is also the last day to stop and pick up reading/listening/viewing material until December 28. We will be open only for picking up reserved books and for limited computer use from 2pm -6 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 21-23.  We will be closed December 24 –December 27.  We will open at 2 pm on Monday, December 28 and will resume a normal schedule after that. We will be closing at 5 pm on December 31, and remain closed until Monday morning January 4 at 9 am.

 

December 29^th Noon  David Lien on Climbing Mt. Mckinley

Adventurer and Grand Rapids native, David Lien, will present a program at the Grand Rapids Library, Tuesday, December 29 at 12:00 noon. Lien will recount his experiences of climbing Mt. McKinley in Alaska, one of the "coldest mountains on Earth." He will share photos and hair-raising tales of the exhilarating climb up one of the most deadly mountains in North America. The program is open to the public free of charge.

 

Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

News release: Blandin Foundation receives approval from Court following regular review

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

Blandin Foundation receives approval from Court following regular review

 

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (Dec. 1, 2009)–Ramsey County District Court approved on Nov. 20, 2009, the petition of the Charles K. Blandin Residuary Trust for approval of its accounts and also reviewed the Blandin Foundation’s commitments to the Itasca County area for the years 2006-2008.

 

In accordance with Charles K. Blandin’s will, every three years Ramsey County District Court reviews the accounts of the trust created upon his death that funds the Blandin Foundation.  Trust and Foundation leadership reported to the Court that the Trust had provided $56.8 million in funds for the Foundation over the reporting period. 

 

The Blandin Foundation also reported to the Court that over the past six years 76% of the Foundation’s grant-making had been in the Grand Rapids and Itasca County area, exceeding the Foundation’s commitment of a 55% average.  Over the next year, the Trust and Foundation will continue to discuss with the Court ways to ensure stable grant-making in the Grand Rapids area in times of exceptionally bad or good economic conditions.

 

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Blandin Foundation, Minnesota’s largest rural-based private foundation is located in Grand Rapids, Minn.  Its mission is to strengthen rural Minnesota communities, especially the Grand Rapids area, through grants, leadership development programs and public policy initiatives. www.blandinfoundation.org.

 

For additional information, contact:

Allison Rajala Ahcan

Director of Communications, Blandin Foundation

arahcan@blandinfoundation.org, direct: 218-327-8717, cell: 218-259-2893

www.blandinfoundation.org

 

 

What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library - November 15 2009

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What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

November 15  2009

Monday, November 16, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank
Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's  colorful books:     This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 327-8823

Tuesday, November  17   3:30-4:30   Teen Book Talk

          Fever, 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson

         Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

 

November 18^th 12:00 -1:30 pm   The Arctic  Opportunities, Governance and Environmental Impacts   Great Decisions Discussion Series

Briefing books available at the Library to check out or read in the Library.

More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website

 

November 19^th    Tellabration  4^th Annual Celebration of Storytelling

          Morning events for kids at the Library

          10 am – Community room:  Stories for Kids

          10 am – Story Circle:  Stories for Preschoolers

          Evening at the Forest History Center

          7 pm - Tall Tales, Folk Tales and Your Tales,

  Storyteller Anne Dunn plus Story Swap for everyone!

 

Going Online Class Series

We are collaborating with Northern Community Internet to provide a series of workshops on using internet tools.

Continues Tuesdays at 5:30  through early December. 

This Week: Creating and using an account on  Myspace    

Next Week: Creating and using a  Twitter account

Register through Community Education at www.getlearning.org.  You can register for one class or the remainder of the series.  327-5730

 

 More Teen Activities

Prizes!  Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize! 

Tuesday, November  24, 4:00 -5:00 Teen Advisory Board Meeting.

 More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at:  www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm

 

Kids' events:

Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30

Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.

 

 Saturday, Story Times @ 10:30 am 

This week: Dad & Me storytime. 

Special invitation to Dads, granddads, uncles, or best buddies

We will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25 and be closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.

 We will be open on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28, and there will be a Family Story time on Saturday, November 28.  Stop by and pick up some reading, listening or viewing material or just hang out and relax for awhile!

 

Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

 

 

 

Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640

www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

 

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LOREN SOLBERG SEEKS INPUT OF LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS

Small Business Caucus compiles online survey asking key questions on business challenges and opportunities

 

ST. PAUL, MN – A bipartisan coalition of state legislators has organized a new Small Business Caucus focused on addressing the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Minnesota. The new caucus is seeking the input and partnership of small business owners across the state to help make Minnesota a better, more competitive place to do business. As part of that effort, State Rep. Loren Solberg is asking for the input of local business owners in a new online small business survey.

"There is no one group of Minnesotans who understand our economy's current challenges more than small business.  Any effort to restore Minnesota's struggling economy must address the unique challenges facing our small business community. "

The small business survey asks business owners a series of targeted questions that will help legislators better understand the challenges and opportunities facing small business in Minnesota today. The survey can be found on the Minnesota House of Representatives website at www.house.mn   Rep. Solberg encourages all small business owners in District 3B to participate. 

By listening directly to the concerns of small business owners, and weighing the input of economic experts, Rep. Solberg and the Small Business Caucus plan to pursue a pro-business agenda that will make small businesses more competitive, create jobs, and help speed Minnesota's economic recovery.

Survey input will be collected online until November 30, 2009. Rep. Solberg encourages constituents to contact him with any other questions.

 

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State Rep. LOREN SOLBERG

NEWS RELEASE

Minnesota House of Representatives                                                                                                                   

 

 

                                                                                                                                Contact: Sandy Connolly

District 3B  (651) 296-2365                                                                                       (651) 297-8406

443 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155                                                          sandy.connolly@house.mn

 

                                                                                                                                                  November 5, 2009

 

What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

November 2  2009

November 3^rd 7 pm    Let's Talk Turkey,

Steve Arbour and Dennis Brown will share cooking secrets about preparing turkey and trimmings. See how to cook turkey upside down and carve it with ease.  Taste testing allowed!

 

November 7^th 12:30-2:00 pm Celebrate National Gaming Day (all ages)

Play a board game, a videogame or a Wii game.  Bring your own game or use one of ours.  Games for all ages!

 

November 10^th 7 pm     Warrior Traditions: An Honor of Service,

Members of the Leech Lake Tribal Honor Guard will discuss their experiences as military vets and how Native American Traditions influence their respect for service.  They will also share a bit about the Code Talkers of WWII.

 

Library Closed Wednesday November 11^th in honor of Veterans Day

 

November 18^th 12:00 -1:30 pm   The Arctic  Opportunities, Governance and Environmental Impacts   Great Decisions Discussion Series

Briefing books available at the Library to check out or read in the Library.

More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website

 

November 19^th    Tellabration  4^th Annual Celebration of Storytelling

          Morning events for kids at the Library

          10 am – Community room:  Stories for Kids

          10 am – Story Circle:  Stories for Preschoolers

          Evening at the Forest History Center

          7 pm - Tall Tales, Folk Tales and Your Tales,   Storyteller Anne Dunn plus Story Swap for everyone!

 

 Sign up for Computer Classes

We are collaborating with Northern Community Internet to provide a series of workshops on using internet tools.

Going Online Class Series

Continues Tuesdays at 5:30  through November and covers using online social networking tools such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, and doing online searching. 

 

For Businesses:

Online Advertising: Options, cost and measuring your success when your market is local, not international  Tuesday,  November 10   7:30 am

 

Register through Community Education at www.getlearning.org.  You can register for one class or the remainder of the series.  327-5730

 

 Teen Activities

Prizes!  Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize! 

Tuesday, November  17 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk

          Fever, 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson

         Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

Tuesday, November  24, 4:00 -5:00 Teen Advisory Board Meeting.

 More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at:  www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm

 

Kids' events:

Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30

(none on November 9)

Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.

 

 Saturday, Story Times @ 10:30 am 

Stop by every Saturday morning for a fun time for kids and families

 

Monday, November 16, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank    Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's books:  . 

This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 327-8823

November 19^th, 10 am   Tellabration: Stories for Kids  (see above)

 

New in the Book Store:

Stop in and check out the newly reorganized bookstore in the lobby of the Library.  The bookstore is a project of the Friends of the Grand Rapids Area Library, and all proceeds go to support the Library's programs and collections.  There are books for children and adults, as well as magazines, videos, a home school section, and occasional odd things!

 

Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

Loren Solberg Capitol Update October, 2009

Balanced Budget' Subcommittee Holds First Hearing

ST. PAUL – Rep. Loren Solberg was recently appointed to the budget subcommittee of Planning and Fiscal Policy by Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher. The first meeting was held on October 19th, and it was a productive start to the important work ahead. The charge of this subcommittee is to build on the bipartisan recommendations of the Minnesota Leadership summit held in September. At the subcommittee hearing, members listened to testimony from economic experts and discussed how to address the historic budget challenges facing Minnesota in the upcoming biennium as well as the budget challenges of the future.

 "We need to have an honest and open discussion with the public about the steep challenges we face with our state budget both now and into the future," said Solberg. "The state budget can only be addressed if we put all available options on the table and work with leaders across the political spectrum toward our shared goal of lasting economic prosperity. I'm glad to have the opportunity to work on this critically important issue for the future of our state."

In September, 12 former governors and legislative leaders participated in a first of its kind summit to explore our state budget challenges. The group issued recommendations for addressing the historic budget deficit Minnesota will face in the upcoming biennium, which could equal almost one-fifth of projected state spending. The recommendations from summit participants included: combining spending cuts with revenue increases to preserve state priorities; creating and maintaining an appropriate budget reserve; and strictly matching spending to revenue in each biennial budget, without the use of spending shifts or accounting gimmicks. Solberg said the former leaders made it clear our budget problems required immediate action to restore and sustain Minnesota's economic edge.

"The longer we wait to address our state budget concerns, the larger the problem becomes," said Solberg. "I'm hopeful this subcommittee can work together to form a proactive guide we can utilize next session so that we can begin positioning Minnesota for a stable budget and lasting economic recovery."

            Other members appointed to the subcommittee include:

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Larry Pogemiller, DFL – Minneapolis
Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL – Crystal, chair of the House Finance committee

·        Senate Minority Leader Sen. David Senjem, R-Rochester.

·        Senate President James Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul.

·        Sen. Don Betzold, DFL-Fridley, chair of the Senate's State Government Budget Division.

·        Sen. Dick Cohen, DFL-St. Paul, chair of the Senate Finance Committee.

·        House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove.

·        Rep. Thomas Huntley, DFL-Duluth, chair of the House Health Care and Human Services Finance Division.

·        Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, chair of the House Tax Committee.


State Rep. Loren Solberg
News Release
Minnesota House of Representatives                                           Contact: Sandy Connolly
District 3B  (651) 296-2365                                                                       (651) 296-8877
349 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155                                            sandy.connolly@house.mn

This week at the Grand Rapids Area Library October 11

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October 11 2009

 Sign up for Computer Classes

We are collaborating with Northern Community Internet to provide a series of workshops on using internet tools.

Going Online Series

Continues October 15 and covers using online tools such as calendars, document creation and photo sharing, social networking tools such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, and doing online searching. 

Register by Wednesday morning, October 14.  We need 2 more sign-ups to continue the series.

Register through Community Education at www.getlearning.org.  You can register for one class or the entire series.  327-5730

 

Fishing Fun for all ages

Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00 p.m. - Ice Fishing... Through a generous grant from the Friends of the St. Paul Library, the Library will host 2009 Minnesota Book Award Finalist, Greg Breining discussing his book, A Hard Water World.
Other activities around this program include:

Making a fish craft in the Children's Library on Oct 28 at 3:30 - for school age children.

Guess the fish in a jar the whole month of October and win prizes.

Greet Wally the Walleye on loan from DNR Fisheries, and learn more about fish.

Scavenger Hunt in the library for teens the whole month of October - win prizes for completing the hunt and have your name entered in a drawing for tackle box.

Visit a display of lures, rods, reels and fishing paraphernalia on loan from Bob Halver.

Meet the Friends of the Library and join this important organization that supports the library! National Friends of the Library Membership Drive is Oct 18-24. The Grand Rapids Area Friends will be Fishing for New Friends during Oct. They will provide icy treats at the program and be around the library on Oct 15 to meet and greet interested new members.

 Teen Activities

Friday, October 16  Twilight movie showing

Teen Read Week October 18-24 Read Beyond Reality

Prizes!  Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize! 

Friday, October 23 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk

          Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

 More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at:  www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm

 

Kids' events:

Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30

Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.

 

Monday, October 19, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank 21, 3:30   Drawing in the style of Ed Emberly.  Learn how to draw based on Ed Emberly's books. This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 327-8823

Thursday, October 22^nd   Family Movie Night

 Saturday, October 24 @ 10:30 am:
Dad and Me Story Time

Saturday, October 31 @ 10:30 am:
Family Story Time

 

Thursday, October 22nd at noon - African Adventures with Mary Shideler.

A repeat of Mary's popular September program about her travels in Africa.

Wednesday, October 21st  12:00 noon: Great Decisions Discussion Series with the topic Cuba  We have copies of the briefing books for use in the Library and available for checkout. 

More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website

 

Food for Fines!  All month long.

Up to $10.00 in recent fines will be waived with the donation of food items.  Donations benefit 2^nd Harvest Food Shelf.

 

Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

 

 

 

Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640

www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

 

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News from the Library - October events at the Library

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What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

October 2009

NEW!  Saturday Story Times for kids start this Saturday at 10:30!

Each Saturday morning we'll have a story time for kids. Kids of all ages are welcome!

October 3 and 10   10:30 am: 

Preschool Story Time*
*Preschool story times focus on preschool skills, but all ages are welcome to attend

 

October 6^th   7 pm  Ghost Stories and Legends of Minnesota 

Author Michael Norman talks about his book: The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends

 

Kids' events:

Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30

Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.

 

Monday, October 19, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank 21, 3:30   Drawing in the style of Ed Emberly.  Learn how to draw based on Ed Emberly's books. This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 327-8823

 

Saturday, October 24 @ 10:30 am:
Dad and Me Story Time

Saturday, October 31 @ 10:30 am:
Family Story Time

 

Fishing Fun for all ages

Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00 p.m. - Ice Fishing... Through a generous grant from the Friends of the St. Paul Library, the Library will host 2009 Minnesota Book Award Finalist, Greg Breining discussing his book, A Hard Water World.
Other activities around this program include:

Making a fish craft in the Children's Library on Oct 28 at 3:30 - for school age children.

Guess the fish in a jar the whole month of October and win prizes.

Greet Wally the Walleye on loan from DNR Fisheries, and learn more about fish.

Scavenger Hunt in the library for teens the whole month of October - win prizes for completing the hunt and have your name entered in a drawing for tackle box.

Visit a display of lures, rods, reels and fishing paraphernalia on loan from Bob Halver.

Meet the Friends of the Library and join this important organization that supports the library! National Friends of the Library Membership Drive is Oct 18-24. The Grand Rapids Area Friends will be Fishing for New Friends during Oct. They will provide icy treats at the program and be around the library on Oct 15 to meet and greet interested new members.

Computer Classes

We are collaborating with Northern Community Internet to provide two series of workshops on using internet tools.

Going Online Series

Begins October 8 and covers, email, using online tools such as calendars, document creation and photo sharing, social networking tools such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, and doing online searching. 

Using Online Tools to Build Your Business

Starts October 6th and is aimed at helping businesses learn about online tools that can be used for promoting a business.

Register through Community education at www.getlearning.org.  You can register for one class or the entire series.

 

Teen Activities

Teen Read Week October 18-24 Read Beyond Reality

Friday, October 16  Twilight movie showing

Prizes!  Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize! 

Friday, October 23 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk

          Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

 

More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at:  www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm

 

Thursday, October 22nd at noon - African Adventures with Mary Shideler.

A repeat of Mary's popular September program about her travels in Africa.

Wednesday, October 21st  12:00 noon: Great Decisions Discussion Series with the topic Cuba  We have copies of the briefing books for use in the Library and available for checkout. 

More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website

 

Food for Fines!  All month long.

Up to $10.00 in recent fines will be waived with the donation of food items.  Donations benefit 2^nd Harvest Food Shelf.

 

Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

Manor House Senior Expo 2009 - October 13th

Senior Expo 2009

October 13th, 3:00 to 7:00
Hosted at Manor House
Reserve your table today!
Space is limited!
$60.00 for a 6ft
$100 for a 6ft table & 1/2 Seminar
$120 to give a Seminar
Seminar will be offered at 3:30, 4:00, 4:30. 5:30, 6:00 & 6:30
Media attention included.  Register Today!
Call 326-3469

Manor House Crock Pot Cook Off Tuesday

We will have up to 20 different crock pot recipes for you to  try along with beverages and dessert.  The public will vote on their favorite dish and prizes will be given out. Please join us at Manor House on Tuesday Sept.22, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00  Cost is $5.00 per person.  All proceeds wil go to the activity program.

If you would like to make you favorite recipe and enter it in the cook up please call 326-3469 ask for Lynn.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates 9/9/2009

Introducing... the new principals of Greenway
Editors note: This is Part One of a two-part series

Hawks spoil home opener for Rapids
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk girls soccer team opened the home portion of the 2009 schedule against a veteran Hermantown Hawk squad on Tuesday evening at the Noble Hall Field.

Derek Rolle wins No. 6 at Mesaba
Derek Rolle continued his dominance at the Vern Fryklund Northwest Invitational Monday by winning his sixth championship since 2001.

Minnesota Crunch begin year two
The Minnesota Crunch Womens hockey team returns to the ice for the 2009 season on Friday, Saturday and Sunday when they play host to the Thunder Bay Queens at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids.

GNK begins new era with win
It was a new beginning on Friday evening for both Greenway and Nashwauk-Keewatin as the two programs took the field for the first time as a combined program and faced the Braham Bombers in Braham.

Breeschoten storms WISSOTA Classic
Eric Breeschoten dominated the Late Model feature at the Tom Clusiau Grand Rapids Speedway Friday night. Other WISSOTA Classic feature winners included Dan Ebert in the Midwest Modifieds, Zach Wohlers in the Super Stocks, and Ryan Aho in the Modifieds.

Vikings win on the road, 24-14
Itasca had its offense come to life Saturday on the road as it exploded to a 24-0 lead and then put on cruise control as it won a community college football contest on the road over Minnesota West 24-14.

Thawk swimmers ready for season
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk swimming and diving team opened the 2009 season on Tuesday evening in International Falls and the Thunderhawks appear poised for a big season.

The Outdoorsman
Usually when organizations in our area take on the responsibility of hosting a special event it is done in a classy and professional manner. The AIM International Walleye Championship, held on Winnibigoshish was no exception. The sponsors, Lake Winnie Resort Association, Northern Star Cooperative Services, White Oak Casino and L & M Supply did a wonderful job to make sure the tournament came off without a hitch. If I missed a sponsor I am sorry because an event like this needs all the help it can get.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates 9/6/2009

Ground broken for upgrades to Grand Rapids Wastewater Treatment Facility
Its one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the city of Grand Rapids.

Rotary Roses time
Not only does the month of September mark the beginning of school and the end of summer - its also Rotary Rose time.

Vandyke Elementary honored for health improvement effort
Many Greenway elementary students will be safely pedaling and walking their way back to school next week, thanks to a new policy at Vandyke Elementary School. Vandyke, in Coleraine, has recently been honored as one of five Minnesota communities or organizations with the first-ever do Active Community Award.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates 9/2/2009

Warriors victorious in sweep over Cass Lake-Bena

The defending Section 7AA champion, Deer River Warriors, kicked off the 2009 volleyball season with a bang on Tuesday evening in Deer River.

Late goals lead Skippers past Rapids
It was a tale of two halves for the Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys soccer team on Monday afternoon in the 2009 home opener at the Noble Hall Field in Grand Rapids.

Viking football falls to Ridgewater
Itasca Community College fell to a good Ridgewater team by a score of 17-6. ICC will look to even their record at 1-1 this Saturday as they travel to Minnesota West CC in Worthington for an 11 a.m. kickoff before making their home opener Sept. 12 against Rochester.

Greenway Nashwauk-Keewatin football preview
When word came out earlier this year that there may be a merger between the Greenway and Nashwauk-Keewatin high school football teams, people from both school districts didnt know what to think.

Grand Rapids-Greenway tennis cruises to four straight
The Grand Rapids-Greenway girls tennis team continued its strong start to the 2009 season with a convincing 7-0 victory over the Hermantown Hawks on Tuesday morning at the Robert J. Elkington Middle School Tennis Courts.

Hill City football preview
The Hill City Hornets will have a new look at the helm for the 2009 football season.

Deer River football preview
The 2008 Deer River Warriors were one win away from the Minnesota State Class AA football tournament.

Bigfork football preview
The 2008 season was a disappointing one for the Bigfork Huskies on the football field.

Grand Rapids football preview
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk football team is excited for the 2009 season which begins on Thursday evening in Grand Rapids.

Thunderhawk girls soccer hopes for strong 2009 season
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk girls soccer team opened the 2009 soccer season with a 5-0 victory over the Eveleth-Gilbert Golden Bears. The Thunderhawks hope more wins are to follow after struggling to a 3-13 record during the 2008 season.

Thunderhawk cross country team hits the trails on Thursday
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys and girls cross country teams are set to begin the 2009 season with high expectations.

Vikings fifth in tournament
Itasca opened their 2009 community college volleyball season going 2-2 good for a fifth place finish at the Fergus Falls tournament on Saturday.

Rapids takes down Cloquet
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk girls volleyball team took to the road to start the 2009 season on Friday evening against the Cloquet Lumberjacks in Cloquet.

The Outdoorsman
Just the fact Sunday was a beautiful day for fishing would have been enough. It was a little chilly in the morning and prompted us to throw cold weather gear in the boat. It warmed up considerably with a slight breeze; it became a great day to fish. The International Walleye Championship will be held this week, Sept. 2, 3, 4. Pro walleye angles have been arriving over the past week to pre-fish Winnibigoshish. Our first experience with one of the pros was at the bait station. His boat covered with sponsor decals and around 20 rods and reels in his Suburban was our first clue.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates August 26, 2009

Fair food is more fun

The Itasca County Fair offered a great variety of food and fun for everyone during its five day run.

County invokes Buy American Policy for railroad steel
Viewing anything other than an approval vote as disrespect to the very heart of the Iron Range, Itasca County Commissioners unanimously authorized a Buy American Policy for the steel to be used in the construction of the countys rail road.

City approves county control over airport
If they want to take this over, let them take it over.

Foster parenting offers both rewards and challenge
Of every 25 people who attend an initial meeting about becoming a foster parent, its lucky if four withstand the process.

Commissioner brings bleak news for state of agriculture industry in Minnesota
Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Gene Hugoson held a listening session in Grand Rapids Friday during the Itasca County Fair.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates August 23, 2009

City and county look at revising the airport joint powers agreement
The Grand Rapids Airport, specifically, amending the airports joint powers agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Itasca County, was the topic of a special meeting of the Itasca County Board Monday morning. In addition to the county commissioners (Commissioner Catherine McLynn was absent), the entire Grand Rapids city council, members of the Airport Commission and other city officials were present at the meeting.

Range hospital boards form collaborative will look for efficencies, enhancements
HIBBING The boards of directors of the Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Range Regional Health Services (RRHS) in Hibbing and Virginia Regional Medical Center (VRMC) have agreed to form a proactive partnership, officials announced Wednesday.

At the fair - tractor pulling
What would Kids Day at the fair be without the annual pedal tractor pull?

Meet the 2009 Outstanding Senior Volunteers of Itasca County
Gerald Stejskal, of Grand Rapids, and Helen Rudolph, of Bovey, have been named the 2009 Outstanding Senior Volunteers of Itasca County. Minnesota state Representative Loren Solberg and state Senator Tom Saxhaug made the announcement Friday afternoon at a celebration at the Itasca County Fair.

Educational Talent Search students travel to Washington, D.C.
Forty Educational Talent Search (ETS) students from Itasca Community College had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this July. The purpose of the field trip was to visit colleges and cultural sites.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates August 21, 2009

Cheese curds, corn dogs, fun slide, oh my!
Favorite fair foods and games have officially arrived under the pines at the Itasca County Fairgrounds for the start of the 117th fair. The midway, provided by Gopher State Expositions of St. Cloud, opened at noon today and offers specials through Sunday with Thursday Kids Day, Friday Family Day and Sunday Final Fling Day.

Senator touts renewable energy economy as boon for state
On what was one of the hottest days of the year, newly-seated U.S. Sen. Al Franken [D-Minn.] visited northern Minnesota last week and made a stop in Cohasset Friday afternoon to tour the Boswell Energy Centers Unit 3, which has been undergoing a massive retrofit to reduce emissions.

Looking for a new tenant, new use for an old mill
In todays economy, its a tough market for selling homes - much less an old lumber mill.

ISD 318 prepares for back-to-school
The Independent School District 318 School Board held its last meeting of the summer Monday, conducting some basic back-to-school business in preparation for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates August 20, 2009

Wohlers claims victory at memorial event

By Julia Kaasa Zach Wohlers dominated the Super Stock feature at the Dave Wohlers memorial event at the Tom Clusiau Grand Rapids Speedway on Thursday night. Other feature winners included Skeeter Estey in the Midwest Modifieds, Tommy Waseleski in the Late Models, Jeff Broking in the Modifieds, and Kevin Perkovich in the Pure Stocks.

Carlisle and Rasmussen compete in 16-U National Softball
By Jason Groth Grand Rapids Herald-Review It was already an exciting summer for Grand Rapids softball players Bailey Rasmussen and Allison Carlisle. The duo added to that level of excitement with a trip to the 16-UA National Softball tournament in Kansas.

The Outdoorsman
It was December 1968, when the organizers of Woodstock really got rolling, for a three day music festival. For Rod and I, our plans were made sitting in his dads 14-foot boat. It was late May, 1969, and fishing on the rock pile on Bowstring was pretty good. Both of us were 21 years old and recent college graduates.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates August 16, 2009

Bovey man sentenced for shaking baby
The man charged with shaking two-month-old Kane Zimmerman, of Hill City, in August 2007, and ultimately causing the baby boys death was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 11 in Aitkin County.

Project dates for steel mill extended
An updated schedule for the Essar Steel Minnesota project shows several expected completion dates pushed further into the future.

County Board meets Aug. 1
Herald-Review Staff Report The Itasca County Board of Commissioners meeting for Tuesday, Aug. 11 was a brief one.

Cohasset council hears railroad crossing update
The goal is still to get road work started this fall for the new Beier Road railroad crossing.

Troop travels north to ensure Forget-Me-Not Ranch is not forgotten
A group of Girl Scouts from Chaska traveled north this weekend to help beautify and raise awareness about the Forget-Me-Not Ranch. The Nashwauk hobby farm is home to a horseback riding program for people with disabilities.

Herald-Review - Daily Updates 8/13/2009

Council tables decision on urban chicken ordinance

The vote on whether or not to allow chickens in the Grand Rapids city limits will incubate for a few weeks and should hatch on Sept. 14.

Majority of area districts make AYP
Information released Monday by the Minnesota Department of Education reveals that most area school districts are making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on academic standards, with the exceptions of the Grand Rapids Area school district and Northern Lights Community School. Area schools that made AYP this year were the districts of Greenway, Hill City, Nashwauk-Keewatin, Deer River, and North Elementary School and King Elementary School.

Five sentenced for Lakes Inn armed robbery
Herald-Review staff report Three adults and two juveniles who were certified as adults were sentenced Monday in Itasca County District Court for the armed robbery of the Lakes Inn in LaPrairie on March 28.

Company awaiting remaining permits to construct pipeline
Loads of pipe has already arrived and hundreds of construction workers are expected to show up next - all in preparation for the construction of Enbridge Energys Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights pipeline projects.