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1901 May 18, 1901-It appears that within a few months Grand Rapids will have telephone connections with the towns to the east and west. May 18, 1901-It is predicted that the birth of two or three more fair-sized counties in northern Minnesota will occur within the next four years. May 18, 1901-John T. Jones of Pittsburgh, Pa., arrived in the area. He and associates have taken lease of the old, long-abandoned Buckeye Mine situated about 12 miles northeast of Grand Rapids.   1911 May 17, 1911-The state land sale conducted from the courthouse steps was one of the best that has ever been condu...

Jan. 12, 1901-A.D. Brooks was elected chairman of the Itasca County Board of Commissioners. Jan. 12, 1901-Judge Holland has retired and Judge W.S. McClenahan began his office duties in this district in Grand Rapids. Jan. 12, 1901-Wilson Dow, about 20, was killed by a falling tree at the camp of A. Paupur near Floodwood. 1911 Jan. 11, 1911-The estimated yield of potato crops in Itasca County in 1910 was 70,000 bushels. Jan. 11, 1911-State Sen. D.M. Gunn of the 52nd District is a member of eight committees in the Legislature. Jan. 11, 1911-About 30 representative farmers met in Grand Rapids to ...