Itasca County

And: White Earth plans a new solar project; and the Name a Snowplow contest is back for its fifth year.

Plus: the quest to bring the Ruby Slippers back to Grand Rapids ended at an Auction last weekend, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids and Greenway will continue to merge in one facility through 2025.

Itasca County is headed toward a special primary election in February 2025 and general election in April to fill the seat vacated by Burl Ives.

Ives was reelected posthumously. A special election to fill his seat will be in February or April. Candidate filings open Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Gov. Tim Walz selected Kathryn Lorsbach and Kimberly Wimmer to fill retirement vacancies in Park Rapids and Grand Rapids.

Cynthia "Cyndy" Martin was charged in the hit-and-run of a Goodland teenager. She'll make her first court appearance on Dec. 26, 2024.

The woman allegedly admitted to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office that she voted for Donald Trump on behalf of her deceased mother.

The Salvation Army is looking to fill two key positions in Itasca and Carlton counties ahead of the holiday season. Volunteer bell ringers are also needed.

Hjalmer Aho and Louie Kirkelas are running for Wawina Township Clerk.

Marc Engel and Paul Vraa are running for Nashwauk Township Supervisor Seat B.