Eastern Itasca County News Today

Ray Erspamer (right), photographed with wife, Debbie, accepted the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement’s Excellence in Volunteerism Award October 12, in recognition of his years of volunteerism with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota. Submitted photo. CHISHOLM – United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is proud to announce that longtime volunteer Ray Erspamer was awarded the

Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1221 presented Dana Lindstrom of Hibbing High School the “Teacher of the Year” award for outstanding academic leadership, exceptional interactions with her students, and emphasizing what makes a great citizen of the United States. Pictured (l. to r.) are: Ranae Seykora (HHS principal), Dale Spencer, Russell Bentley,

CHISHOLM — Craig Roberts has worked for 30 years as a handyman, and as a self-employed contractor he said he never thought he’d ever be out of work. “Things might slow down every now and then, but never for more than a week or two,” he said. “Nothing like this.” Roberts is one of many individuals across the nation whose livelihood has been uniquely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. His work was not up-ended due to government mandates or a lack of demand but rather...