Britta Arendt

Biden’s support for Ukraine and aid to Taiwan are quite understandable in resisting threats from bigger powers but Biden’s ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides, should be fired for his comments

Thank you for the feature “The start of a lifetime in art” (March 1, 2023 edition). With state high school hockey tournaments a major focus at this time of year,

I was very interested to learn that the Itasca County Board voted to make Itasca a “second amendment dedicated” county. What an interesting idea! This got me thinking…

I was surprised and disappointed that the Itasca County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring it a Second Amendment Dedicated County without advance notice or opportunity for opponents to

This first annual Enhabit Conference on Sustainable Design and Building will bring building professionals from throughout Minnesota to Grand Rapids for a day of education and discussion, on Thursday, March

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Clifford Fredrick Hanson was born on October 28th, 1934, in Wadena, Minnesota. To Mable and George Hanson. Most of Clifford’s childhood was spent in his hometown of Wadena on their

Jerold T. Mishow passed away February 4th, 2023 in the hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born April 9th, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He completed boot camp for

While I was the Grand Rapids DNR Regional Environmental Review Ecologist, I co-reviewed about 2,000 environmental documents, including complex EISs (Environmental Impact Statements). At least 75% of these large projects

History was made at the Minnesota Capitol this week, as the legislature passed the 100 Percent Renewable Energy bill. This legislation will place Minnesota at the forefront of renewable energy

What is it that makes something distinctly ‘American’?

Minnesota is rated the best state to live in overall of all continental US states. Climate wise, Minnesotans would rather wear a winter coat than endure frequent tornadoes, hurricanes, floods,

A new and growing shopping spot, Gypsy Creek Artisan Boutique, officially opened to the public during Saturday, Jan. 21. The shop’s grand opening featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaway baskets,

Richard “Dick” George Landrus, 60 of McGregor and Hill City passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence in McGregor. He was born June 14, 1962 in Aitkin to

Sharon Ann Corson, 68, of Duluth MN, died on January 25, 2023 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born at Fort Bragg, NC July 26, 1954 to

Eugene Ivan Ferweda, age 77, was found unresponsive in his home in Angora, MN on December 26, 2022, due to a massive heart attack, according to the medical examiner. He

By Bill Gassen, James Hereford and Jean MacDonell

MacRostie Art Center (MAC) will host a group exhibition of ribbon skirts by regional Indigenous makers Feb. 3 - March 25 in the MacRostie Gallery. The public is invited to

In Itasca County, tourism is a $75 million industry that employs more than 1,200 people. The spin-off economic impact is another $25 million.

I want to congratulate Oliver Juntunen for his letter of Jan. 22 ,2023. Recognizing farming as a vital part of the development of this county. Anyone who has studied our