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The Itasca County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions honoring law enforcement at its regular session on Tuesday.  Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 9-15, 2021 as Police Week and May 15, 2021 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in Itasca County. “The members of the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, along with all members of law enforcement  in Itasca County, play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Itasca County,” Commissioner Terry Snyder said. Snyder read through the resolution declaring May 9-15 as Police Week i...

Local businesses must decrease hours of operation because they cannot find employees Itasca County proclaimed the week of May 2-8, 2021 as National Travel and Tourism Week. The proclamation came during the Itasca County Board work session on Tuesday.  Travel and tourism have been a consistent driver of Itasca County’s economy and workforce. Last year, government shutdowns following the corona virus pandemic devastated the travel industry, including Itasca County.  According to the proclamation, domestic and international travelers in Minnesota declined by 44 percent in 2020. Federa...