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'It's more than just teachers': Educators across region work without contracts, waiting on mediationMore than 200 days into the 2023-24 school year, school districts and local bargaining units meet at the mediator's table to finalize contracts for teachers and support staff.
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The Grand Rapids and Coleraine organization provides affordable after-school care for the community. Leaders had to significantly raise the cost after grant funding ran out last year.
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Tasha Connelly was appointed by the City Council after former Mayor Dale Christy's resignation. Connelly is also the second-youngest mayor in Grand Rapids history.
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A wandering Gray-crowned Rosy-finch has found its way to a feeder at a Lake Winnie resort. Typically, these birds are found in the mountains of the West.
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Itasca County area nonprofits and community organizations are invited to submit nominations for volunteers who go above and beyond.
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The Minnesota State Patrol reported Levi Charles Greenwood was driving an Oldsmobile Alero northbound on the highway when the vehicle entered the southbound traffic lane.
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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.
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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.
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John Beltman, program supervisor, said the seasonal experience provides people the opportunity to connect with the Northern Minnesota forests around them.
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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.