Deer River News

In tough economic times, you'd think discretionary items might experience a downturn in sales.

Familiar faces will remain on the Itasca County Board of Commissioners as incumbents Catherine McLynn and Rusty Eichorn will return to their seats as representatives of District 2 and 4, respectively.

Portage by Lorenzo Dupuis is a collection of paintings that feature the Kingsmere River in northern Saskatchewan.

Minnesotans appear to be resigned to the new normal of financial upheaval and jittery stock markets, according to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.

Burglary . Sheriff's deputies responded to a home in the 10800 block of Cedarbridge Avenue S. to take a report of a theft of artwork valued at $10,000. SEPT.

The number of children getting diagnosed with autism is rising at an alarming rate.

HEADLINE: xxx The Deer River HealthCare Center held their "Continuing the Vision" capital campaign fundraiser and open house for employees and their families.

August 10, 2008 Deer River HealthCare Center held their "Continuing the Vision" Capital Campaign fundraiser and open house for employees and their families.

Two of the area's biggest community events took place last weekend -- Tall Timber Days, in Grand Rapids, and the White Oak Rendezvouz in Deer River.

"Ooohs" and "aaahs" came from the people as one by one each bird was brought out of its cage and shown to the group.

Deer River Meridian Medical Clinic held a Grand Opening Celebration for 150 attendees in Grand Rapids, June 17.

Campsites are available at some Minnesota state parks for the upcoming Memorial holiday weekend, but you need to act fast, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.