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Oct. 16th Afternoon News Report

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The Itasca County Board of Commissioners met for their regular scheduled work session meeting yesterday Tuesday Oct 15th at the Itasca County Courthouse boardroom. Commissioner Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 230. Agenda was approved as written with no additions or subtractions. The minutes from Tuesday Oct 8th were motioned and approved as written with no additions. Consent agenda was read and approved by all commissioners. No citizen input was provided at this meeting. During the information discussion category, Itasca

County Veterans Service Officer requested the board to rename 2 different roads into memorial by ways, a request that was submitted to him by the local veterans groups. The commissioners motioned and approved both requests. The meeting was adjourned at 256. You can see the full meeting agenda and watch the full meeting online. The next scheduled meeting for Itasca County Board of Commissioners is set for Tuesday Oct 22nd at 230 at the Itasca County Courthouse boardroom.











Yesterday, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity hosted a house dedication ceremony in Grand Rapids. Members of the community, Itasca County Habitat staff, board members and friends and family of Shauntel Cash helped celebrate this achievement. With gifts and refreshments it was a house full of laughter and excitement for the family as they were presented keys to their new home. You can watch the full dedication ceremony on the Facebook page of Itasca County Habitat for Humanity.







The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer state lands in Aitkin, Cook, Itasca, and St. Louis counties during its annual public land sale Nov. 7-21. These rural and lakeshore properties may appeal to adjacent landowners or offer recreational opportunities such as small cabins or camping spaces.  Annual land sales help the DNR refine its land holdings, and this November’s sale will help the DNR meet its responsibility to K-12 public education. Land is sold through a public auction in accordance with state statutes. Properties will be available for bidding from Thursday, Nov. 7, through Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The DNR land sale webpage (mndnr.gov/landsale) has more information about the online public land auction, a preview of lands for sale, and details on registering for an account to bid on properties.


































The St Louis County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of winter driving habits as this week some parts of northern Minnesota have already seen some snow form this month. The Sheriff’s Office states on their social media page Roads may be slicker than usual. Slow down and give some extra distance for braking. Be especially cautious around curves and bridges. Keep winter clothing with you if you are not wearing some. Should you end up in the ditch, you may be waiting longer than expected for busy towing services. You’ll thank yourself for having a jacket, gloves, and hat around should you not be able to keep your vehicle running.  Automatic headlights may not turn on when the snow starts flying. Remember to turn these on during inclement weather. This will increase your visibility to other drivers. For more information, please contact the St Louis County Sheriff’s Office.






According to the Minnesota Star Tribune Nine nonprofits relying on pulltab revenue to fund everything from youth hockey to volunteer fire departments may no longer be allowed to operate in bars on the Leech Lake Reservation. Under the state’s system, nonprofits must conduct all charitable gambling, paying the bar 20% and a sliding scale to the state up to 35%. Under the band’s ordinance, bars keep up to 35% and the band gets a minimum of 60%, with nothing required to go to the State or to charities, though bars may choose to dedicate their share of profits to specific organizations. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, The Leech Lake Band’s Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Fineday indicated the priority is the tribal government and community. Minnesotans spent  $4 billion spent on paper and electronic pulltabs statewide last year raising money for charitable causes.







Minnesotans have until Thursday to make comments on a proposed ten-year plan to ensure the quality of the state’s drinking water.  The Minnesota Department of Health published the draft plan earlier this month.  The plan outlines future challenges to water quality, including chemical contamination and fewer workers entering the drinking water sector.  More information on commenting on the plan is available on the Department of Health’s website.

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