A Grand Rapids man's murder conviction and lifetime prison sentence should be reversed because his case was built on the unreliable testimony of an accomplice and other witnesses who were under the influence of drugs.

ASV commemorated the anniversary with an open house event in August at its Grand Rapids, Minn., facility. The open-to-the-public event included a special anniversary-branded RT-120 Forestry Posi-Track compact track loader, food, games, factory tours and an opportunity to learn about ASV's history.

Celebrating the infusion of $1 million into an economic development loan fund are, from left, Mike Lattery and Shawn Wellnitz of the Entrepreneur Fund and Bob Bruckbauer and Tom Lambrecht of Great River Energy. Celebrating the infusion of $1 million into an economic development loan fund are, from left, Mike Lattery and Shawn Wellnitz of the Entrepreneur Fund and Bob Bruckbauer and Tom Lambrecht of Great River Energy.

Dave Simonett poses for a portrait in the woods that surround Pachyderm Studios outside of Cannon Falls, Minn. Dave Simonett poses for a portrait in the woods that surround Pachyderm Studios outside of Cannon Falls, Minn.

It is fair season in the Northland and there are certainly plenty to attend. But how many can say they've been around for 125 years.

A Grand Rapids man accused of sexually assaulting his young nieces two decades ago pleaded guilty Tuesday, Aug. 14, in State District Court in Itasca County. Donald Jamsa, 81, was charged in March with three counts of felony criminal sexual conduct related to the allegations of Katye Stolp and Kendra Alfords, who both agreed to be named.

Kevin Frank Kiess was headed east on U.S. Highway 10 when a tire blew out in his Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to the incident report . It took place about 10 a.m. near Benton Drive.

A judge has prohibited Tom Clarke from claiming to be a leader of Chippewa Capital Partners or representing the company in any way. An order issued on Friday by U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz grants the preliminary injunction against Clarke that was sought by Nubai Global Investment Ltd. Clarke and Nubai disagree over who controls Chippewa, the company that successfully bid in a bankruptcy auction to restructure the partially developed assets in Nashwauk formerly controlled by Essar Steel Minnesota, which eventually came to be known as Mesabi Metallics.

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, Walmart and Feeding America extended thanks to everyone who helped raise $ 33,043.54 for the estimated 22,910 individuals who struggle with food insecurity in north central Minnesota as part of the fifth annual "Fight Hunger. Spark Change" Campaign this April.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct a public auction of surplus equipment at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 25 at the DNR northeast regional office, 1201 East Highway 2, Grand Rapids. More than 120 items will be sold including automobiles, trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles, tractors, boat packages, outboard motors, boats, trailers, mowers, power tools, auto shop tools, tractor implements, and potentially dump trucks and other heavy equipment from other agencies.

Roughly two years after purchasing Magnetation and Essar Steel Minnesota in bankruptcy auctions, Tom Clarke, front man for both, faces challenges that include ERPI's Chapter 11 bankruptcy declaration and a decision by his own investors at Nubai Global Investment Ltd. to remove him as chief executive of their northern Minnesota companies. In a July 27 interview, however, Clarke was optimistic.

The Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids, Minn. announces its 2018-2019 live entertainment season tickets go on sale Monday, August 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. There are more than 50 scheduled shows with more planned through June, 2019.