Itasca County

The termination of the contract, effective at the end of this year, was expected to impact about 700 Lakeview Behavioral Health patients enrolled in Itasca County's public insurance provider.

Those living in the city and the annexed rural area are invited to participate in the Christmas Light Contest. Judging will be the week of Dec. 17.

John Beltman, program supervisor, said the seasonal experience provides people the opportunity to connect with the Northern Minnesota forests around them.

Jim Fordham grew up on High Plains Tree Farm, started by his parents 50 years ago. He said he looks forward to reconnecting with customers he’s known for decades when the farm opens.

As a Grand Rapids-based EMT, Simon Gretton sees the needs firsthand during calls. And mental illness and substance use factor into many of them, he said.

The facility agreement approved by the Cass County Board represents a switch from its current partner Crow Wing County after an 18-year contractual relationship.

Itasca Orchestra Strings Program hosts the family concert at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids. Featuring "curious critters waltzing, mythical firebirds, majestic fanfares."

This is the second gathering hosted by the organization that says it’s facing budget shortfalls, low staff numbers and space limitations for its after-school child care program.

Superintendent Matt Grose said he's disappointed in the results and hopes the district can learn from the election as it makes tough choices in the near future.

This is often the time of year when new infestations are discovered as people remove equipment from the water, the DNR stated.