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Grand Rapids' Public Works and Engineering departments cover a wide range of responsibilities that keep the roads smooth and the city pretty.
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Plus: Bill updating gun storage requirement passes House with GOP opposed; drought conditions lessen but continue in Northern MN; and wind turbines mean tax revenue for some counties.
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AirCorps Aviation, founded in 2011, restores vintage airplanes and manufactures unique parts in Erik Hokuf's hometown of Bemidji.
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Plus: Appeals court partly overturns dismissal of anti-abortion-rights group's suit; union grocery workers reach tentative agreement with Brainerd lakes area management; and is more summer smoke on the way?
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The Grand Rapids School Board decided to move the last day of school up for East Rapids, West Rapids and Cohasset elementaries at its Monday, April 22 meeting.
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Plus: DFL state senator is arrested on suspicion of burglary; MPCA announces testing of full length of Mississippi River; and a new roundabout will be constructed at a major rural intersection.
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The settlement ends the civil suit Lakeview filed against IMCare for unpaid claims while the provider was in-network. IMCare ended its in-network contract with Lakeview in December.
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A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 65 this summer. Highway 65 will have a detour.
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Bemidji is home to a unique industry in restoring historic aircraft. AirCorps Aviation's general manager Erik Hokuf shares his passion for the blend of technology and art that goes into the profession.
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Plus: MNDOT starts Highway 2 sign replacement, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 27 and Hardanger fiddlers try to find new audiences.
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The decision was discussed at a special meeting but the issue was tabled for the next meeting to wait for additional details from Superintendent Matt Grose.
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Week Two of the Grand Rapids City Government Academy included presentations from Police Chief Andy Morgan, K-9 Murphy and violent crime enforcement Commander Greg Payment.