Volunteers

The organization is partnering with Aitkin County Sobriety Court to help participants with transportation to and from treatments and meetings.

Each Monday morning, KAXE brings you "Bright Spot," uplifting stories of Northern Minnesota, to foster a sense of community and connection through storytelling. This week, KAXE volunteer DJ Ironsides from Bemidji talked with Heidi Holtan about his quest on his hand cycle bike.

A century-old headstone was also replaced in Maple Hill Cemetery to properly recognize Cpl. Norman Kenneth Bawks, a WWI soldier killed in action days before the war ended in 1918.

Volunteers and community members who did outstanding work were recognized with awards, and the evening featured the musical talents of Mae Simpson and Erik Koskinen.

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota has a Day of Action in Keewatin on June 14 and United Way of 1000 Lakes will be in Marble on June 21 for its Day of Action. Volunteers and community projects are needed for both events.

Last year, roughly 2,000 church groups, community organizations, business teams, and individuals filled up more than 42,000 bags of trash.

Itasca County area nonprofits and community organizations are invited to submit nominations for volunteers who go above and beyond.

Roy Blackwood, 79, has spent hundreds of hours over decades of volunteer work with organizations like Bemidji's Community Table and Northwoods Habitat for Humanity.

Let’s Go Fishing Itasca gets about 1,000 people out on frozen lakes or inland waters each year, according to ElderCircle. Roerick is involved in all aspects of the organization.

Senior companion volunteers are age 55 and older and visit older adults weekly offering encouragement, sharing their time and talents, assisting with errands, grocery shopping and transportation to appointments to assist older adults in remaining healthy and independent.