The Grand Rapids High School speech meet was hosted virtually on Saturday, March 27th. Twenty-two schools entered the competition, and all 13 MSHSL competitive speaking categories were offered. Finalists in
St. Louis 666.
The Minnesota Department of Health has expressed concern about the increased positivity rates among the school-age population, and encourages parents of 16- and 17-year-olds to get their students vaccinated.
Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for those ages 16-17.
Over the past week in St. Louis County, those age 4 and under had nine new cases; ages 5-9 had 22 new cases; ages 10-14 had 11 new cases; and those ages 15-19 had 28 new cases.
Statewide COVID-19 cases over the past week by age group were: age 4 and under, 396; ages 5-9, 626; ages 10-14, 920; and ages 15-19, 1,176.
From March 28 through April 3, there were 796 more positive cases in schools statewide, with 120 new cases among staff and 676 new cases among students. The state reported one staff member spent time in the ICU and one student was hospitalized last week.
Domestic:
At 1:25 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a domestic argument on Fraser Drive in Grand Rapids. At the time the officer arrived one party had left the apartment.Â
Runaway:
At 5:56 p.m., law enforcement received a call of two runaway males who left a group home on NW 20th Street in Grand Rapids. Both males were located and were picked up without incident and transported back to the group home.Â
Theft:
At 6:50 p.m., a fleeing shoplifter/theft suspect was reported at a store on SE 29th Street in Grand Rapids. An officer was able to catch up with the suspectâs vehicle. Two suspects were identified and trespassed from the store for one year. Total amount of the attempted theft was $104.79.Â
National Assistant Principals Week is April 5 through 9. ISD 318 is joining schools across the nation in honoring the enormous contributions of our APs. Our Assistant Principals play an important role in connecting with students and families, as well as ensuring district goals and initiatives are met.
âSupport of our students and staff this year over any other year is extremely vital and needs to be immediate. Our Assistant Principals are listeners, problem-solvers, confidants, and sometimes even comedians,â said East Rapids Elementary Principal Ryan DeBay. âAt East, our Assistant Principal Mr. Goodwin begins each day with joy in his announcements and is available throughout the day to support our teachers and kids with whatever they need. The job of a principal is to empower people and make them feel that there is an army of support behind them because the jobs they do are the most important jobs in the world. Our AP does just that.â
1901
March 9, 1901-A ticket for the upcoming village election was placed in nomination by a class of people who have in mind the best interests of the entire community.
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1911
March 8, 1911-Despite the fact there were few contests on hand, there were about 150 residents of the village present at the caucus.
March 8, 1911-The town of Lincoln was organized at a meeting of the Itasca County Board.
March 8, 1911-The initial number of The Iron Index newspaper will be issued at Marble.
March 8, 1911-The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Rapids extended a call to the Rev. Leo R. Burrows to remain in Grand Rapids.