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2022 Iron Range Spirit of Hospitality Award winners are (l. to r.): Trent Janezich, Leader award for The Ice Cream Truck; Sherdell Burton, Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant, Best in Food Production; Sarins Stern, Best Server, Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant; CeeJay Loker, Best in Hotel Services, Forest Garden Motel in Aurora. Not pictured: Keli Erickson,

CHISHOLM — The City of Chisholm is cutting ties with the ambulance service provider that has served the community for the past 38 years. At its regular meeting on Wednesday the council voted to allow its current 10-year contract with Longyear, Inc., dba Chisholm Ambulance Service to expire on its original date of Dec. 31 and move ahead with a city-run ambulance service. The council also discussed a job description for an ambulance director. The council voted to cancel a contract between th...

CHISHOLM — Chisholm residents will soon need a permit to park or store more than five vehicles on their property. On Wednesday, the city council voted 5-1 to approve the second reading of an amendment to city code 94.05, pertaining to nuisance parking and storage. The amendment is aimed at reducing blight, and limits the number of vehicles to five that may be parked or stored anywhere outside without a permit. The permits are free and are good for five years, with the option to renew for a...

CHISHOLM — There are a variety of winter-themed activities in store for the Chisholm Chamber of Commerce Polar Bear Days celebration in Chisholm.

CHISHOLM — The Chisholm City Council this week decided to take a new direction in its search for a new city clerk/treasurer-administrator.