Current   Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich announced that he is seeking re-election, citing measurable progress made over the past term and a continued commitment to serving the residents of Itasca County with integrity, accountability, and a focus on public safety.   “Serving the people of Itasca County  has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Dasovich said. “Over the past 3 years, we’ve focused on practical solutions, responsible leadership, and strong partnerships to keep our...

Governor Walz announced on Monday that he would no longer seek to be re-elected as Minnesota’s governor.  Below are a few responses and reactions from local leaders.   Rep. Cal Warwas (R): “Governor Tim Walz gave a speech today, confirming that he will not seek re-election, after all. His words were disappointing, but unsurprising. My thoughts? Walz has no regrets, blames Republicans, blames Donald Trump, and blames fraudsters for the need to step aside and focus on his job. While it makes...

Internal Promotions have been announced for the leadership team of Grand Rapids State Bank, according to Noah W. Wilcox, President and CEO of Grand Rapids State Bank.   Nate Lloyd has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Grand Rapids State Bank. Nate started at the bank in February of 2015 and has been with the bank for 10 years. He has worked in various roles during his banking career, starting as a Credit Analyst before being promoted to Commercial Lender,...