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  Grand Rapids, Minnesota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The city of Grand Rapids is named for the local rapids in the Mississippi river, which was the uppermost limit of practical steamboat travel during the late 1800s.
Grand Rapids is also the start of US Highway 38, running north along the Edge of the Wilderness towards Bigfork, Minnesota.
Grand Rapids is the birthplace and early (until she was four) childhood home of legendary singer and actress Judy Garland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grand_Rapids,_Minnesota   (711 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota City Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Grand Rapids Township received its name from the location of its village, the county seat, beside rapids of the Mississippi, having a fall of five feet in a third of a mile.
Grand Rapids (1,290 alt., 4,875 pop.), Itasca County seat, the radial point of several important highways, is the home of one of the largest paper mills in the Northwest.
Grand Rapids, still retaining the village form of government, is a thriving, active community, the trade center for an extensive area, and the outfitting point for sportsmen en route to beautiful lake and wilderness regions that surround it.
www.ironrange.us /towns/grandrapids.htm   (1954 words)

  
 Grand Rapids, Minnesota, MN - Grand Rapids - www.rangecities.com
The name Grand Rapids comes from a succession of cataracts 3 1/2 miles long which marked the practical head of navigation on the upper Mississippi River when the steamboats were the only dependable feeder of supplies to the lumber camps of northern Minnesota.
Grand Rapids is located on the western end of the Mesabi Range and there are mines to the east and north of the community.
The Grand Rapids Showboat, with performances held in July and August each summer, is gaining state and national prominence for its excellence of presentation.
www.rangecities.com /cty/grandrapids.shtml   (525 words)

  
 {PROVIDER} - Grand Rapids, {STATE_ABBR}   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Minnesota State Universities Chancellor Morris J. Anderson wants to create a higher education district for all community colleges on the Iron Range which will be under the sole guidance of one president.
The Grand Rapids City Council has decided citizens interested in the vacant council position will be allowed to apply for the job rather than the newly elected mayor appointing someone.
Highway 169 South of Grand Rapids is slated to be reconstructed in the near future.
www.grandrapids-mn.com /forum/index.php?archived=1   (10973 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The view below of the Mississippi and Grand Rapids is taken from the south atop the fire tower at the Forest History Center.
The town of Grand Rapids Minnesota is dominated by the Blandin paper mill which is nearly as large as the town itself.
Grand Rapids claim to tourist fame: it is the birthplace of Judy Garland who played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
users.stlcc.edu /jangert/grnd_rpd/grnd_rpd.html   (1232 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota Real Estate
Grand Rapids is located in the lake region of northern Minnesota; 80 miles northwest of Duluth; 172 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul; and 120 miles south of International Falls..
Grand Rapids is the birthplace of Judy Garland.
Grand Rapids may be considered as a "rural" community, but one would never realize this fact while walking the streets of the downtown district.
www.relocate-america.com /states/mn/cities/grand.htm   (829 words)

  
 Herald-Review - Grand Rapids, Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The victim was identified as Helen Thomas Jamrock, 87, Grand Rapids.
Leigh Serfling, Grand Rapids chief of police, said it was the first pedestrian fatality in Grand Rapids since two people were killed 10 years ago when struck by a vehicle on Pokegama Avenue South near the Grand Rapids Eagles Club.
The investigation is being performed by the Grand Rapids Police Department with assistance of the Minnesota State Patrol.
www.grandrapidsmn.com /placed/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=152312   (312 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota: Information on Rapids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Fred Meijer is expected to be the lead contributor in a ten million dollar renovation of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre complex.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. A four-year-old Grand Rapids girl is in the hospital after being shot by her older brother last night.
The Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids is a first-class hotel located two miles from the Gerald R Ford International Airport Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids is a full-service five-story hotel in the southeastern area of Grand Rapids the second largest city in the state...
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 About Grand Rapids Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On the banks of the Mississippi River, Grand Rapids is located approximately 80 miles northwest of the city of Duluth and 175 miles north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
Grand Rapids is in Itasca County, in the northern third of Minnesota near the Chippewa National Forest.
Grand Rapids has a hospital and a top school system, including a college, technology center, and more that 600 businesses and 11 financial institutions.
www.itascarealtygmac.com /aboutgr.html   (371 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota and Itasca County have many exciting Attractions
The new Children’s Discovery Museum opened in June, 2003 on Highway 169 South in Grand Rapids and is the perfect place for families with children of all ages to explore a mix of sciences, arts and humanities while sparking a joy of discovery about themselves, where they live and the larger world.
Located in northern Minnesota between the cities of Grand Rapids and Ely, the Mesabi Trail is a premier Minnesota bike trail winding through some of the state's prettiest regions.
Minnesota will not actually become a state for another 60 years but today the Norwesters, gentlemen, traders and Anishanabe are all gathered for the annual rendezvous at the White Oak Fur Post.
www.northwoodsminnesota.com /attractions.htm   (5844 words)

  
 Real Estate in Grand Rapids, Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Grand Rapids, Minnesota is located on Hwy 169 North of Mille Lacs Lake about 50 minutes.
Grand Rapids is one of the larger cities in Northern Minnesota and you can find an abundance of shopping centers and restaurants as well as hotels, motels, campgrounds and resorts in the area.
Grand Rapids is located in the heart of Paper Country.
www.minnesotabound.com /visit/GrandRapids   (422 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota Resorts Hotels Motels Family Vacations
Grand Rapids, Minnesota, selected as the 49th Best Small Town in America in the Prentice Hall publication, "The 100 Best Small Towns in America", offers the best of what life has to offer, from modern conveniences to rustic splendor.
Lodging properties range from northern Minnesota resorts, elegant Grand Rapids hotels, to intimate bed and breakfasts and economical motels.
Grand Rapids serves as the southern gateway to the Chippewa National Forest where you can trek into the wilderness for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting.
www.visitgrandrapids.com   (365 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Minnesota MN Resorts Motels Lodging Vacations
The Grand Rapids area takes pride in its cultural heritage, community service and its vision for tomorrow.
Employment Opportunities and Jobs - With customer service a top priority for the Grand Rapids area business community, skilled, reliable workers are continually in demand to fill a variety of occupational needs.
Grand Rapids Real Estate - Real estate and rental property in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.
www.grandmn.com   (389 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota Real Estate, acreage, hunting land, lakeshore in Itasca County, MN, waterfront homes and cabins, ...
Grand Rapids Minnesota Real Estate, acreage, hunting land, lakeshore in Itasca County, MN, waterfront homes and cabins, hunting shacks, lake properties in Grand Rapids and Marcell, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, Minnesota is a diamond in the rough.
To see what types of real estate are for sale in the Grand Rapids and Itasca Area, just click on the link at the top of the page.
www.lakehomes.com /grandrapidsitasca.html   (551 words)

  
 Grand Rapids, Minnesota Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
This Grand Rapids, Minnesota photographer featured listing has received 723 unique visitors in the past three months.
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This photographer services: Grand Rapids, Minnesota from a local, regional or national office.
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 Relocation Grand Rapids MN Minnesota, Moving + Jobs - City Guide
Moving Companies in Grand Rapids, MN At 123Movers.com you will get multiple moving quotes from different movers including Mayflower, Bekins, and other major moving companies as well as smaller independent movers that we have pre-screened.
Search Home Rentals and Houses for Rent in Grand Rapids, MN Minnesota RentalHouses.com is your online source for available rental homes and homes for rent in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
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www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=729&Cat=Relocation   (1106 words)

  
 Herald-Review - Grand Rapids, Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The purpose of printing this story is not to imply that we believe ghosts are real, but to provide a perspective from some local residents who very firmly believe in and study the paranormal.
And, as one might expect, Halloween is their busiest time of the year.
He said he has heard, seen and even touched ghosts who are bound to land, homes, objects and people in northern Minnesota.
www.grandrapids-mn.com /placed/index.php?sect_rank=2&story_id=210294   (1080 words)

  
 Grand Rapids MN Hotels - Minnesota Hotel Lodging - Resorts with hot tubs & whirlpool rooms - Judy Garland Museum, ...
Grand Rapids MN Hotels - Minnesota Hotel Lodging - Resorts with hot tubs and whirlpool rooms - Judy Garland Museum, Edge Of The Wilderness National Scenic Byway
AmericInn of Grand Rapids, MN 1812 South Pokegama Ave.
Grand Rapids is the southern gateway to Chippewa National Forest and the Edge Of The Wilderness National Scenic Byway.
www.americinn.com /display_property.aspx?id=67&source=virtual   (140 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota - City Info - Real Estate Homes Land Lake Property MN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Grand Rapids is a unique and prosperous town located in Northern Minnesota on "the edge of the wilderness." Woodlands teeming with wildlife and a thousand tranquil lakes provide the outdoor enthusiast or the weekend vacationer with a one-of-a-kind destination only three hours North of the Twin Cities.
Grand Rapids provides quality local dining, several choice accommodations, and a variety of shopping ranging from large retail stores to local gift shops.
Still largely undiscovered by many, Grand Rapids prices remain lower than all of the well-known Minnesota lake areas, making it a perfect time to purchase your dream property.
grandrapids-realty.com /area_info   (267 words)

  
 Grand Rapids, Minnesota (MN) Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, ...
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Grand Rapids, MN residents, houses, and apartments details
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 Grand Rapids Area Library Resources
The Grand Rapids Area Library has full time reference staff and a variety of print and online resources to serve you.
Catalogs for Grand Rapids Area Library and the Arrowhead Library System.
As part of the Arrowhead Library System, patrons of the Grand Rapids Area Library can use Gale Databases and Juvenile Reference Sources.
www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us /resource.htm   (393 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota Resorts
A directory of Minnesota resorts listed by area in Minnesota.
The listings below of Minnesota Resorts are provided free of charge.
Family fishing resort on a protected bay on one of northern Minnesota's premier fishing lakes/chains.
www.invominnesota.com /minnesota-resorts/grand-rapids-resorts-1.htm   (277 words)

  
 Grand Rapids (Minnesota) Area Library Home Page
The Grand Rapids Area Library is currently taking applications for the position of Reference Librarian.
Applications must be received at the Grand Rapids City Hall by 4:30 p.m.
This competition is open to all artists residing in Itasca County, working in materials suitable for installation in the foyer and or public areas of the Grand Rapids Area Library.
www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us /grawww   (603 words)

  
 Fishing Grand Rapids Travel Minnesota
But ice conditions in the Itasca Area, (generally North of a line from Aitkin to Walker in the North/Central Portion of Minnesota) are good and improving daily.
Fishing this week has been interesting for me. Although I’d be hard pressed to characterize Minnesota Lake Trout Fishing in our area as fantastic, anglers who want to give it a go, should take note that there are opportunities that offer folks a reasonable chance of catching a nice Trout.
We were blessed on the Lake Trout Opener this past weekend with a nice catch of three Trout, a couple of lost fish and another half dozen Vexilar sightings.
www.visitgrandrapids.com /vacations/recreation/fishing_report.html   (1613 words)

  
 Grand Rapids vacation rentals, Grand Rapids rentals Minnesota, Cyber Rentals
If you make a return visit in coming years, you can expect four more bedrooms to be finished from currently unfinished space on the main and second floors.
Wabana Lake is located near the Chippewa National Forest and connects by water to Trout and Blue Water Lakes.
There are plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities in Grand Rapids also.
www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Minnesota/vacation-house-Grand-Rapids/p119508.htm   (367 words)

  
 A Grand Rapids, Minnesota Theatre Group
The purpose of the Grand Rapids Players is to promote the enjoyment and understanding of drama through community participation in dramatic activities.
The history of the Grand Rapids Players began in the 1950’s with the local chapter of the American Association of University Women.
This evolved into the formation of the Grand Rapids Children’s Theater.
www.grplayers.com   (264 words)

  
 Grand Rapids vacation rentals Minnesota Cabin
Grand Rapids, Minnesota - 4 miles to town on tar roads
Seagren's Pokegama Lodge is nestled in a "quiet residential" neighborhood and has 2 house keeping cabins, a 2+ bedroom Duplex, a 3+bedroom, 2 bath duplex located on Pokegama Lake.
We are located just 4 miles south of Grand Rapids.
www.greatrentals.com /MN/16297.html   (465 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Minnesota Hotels & Motels - Save
Look for our "Internet Special" rates and save even more on many of the best hotels and motels in Grand Rapids Minnesota.
The award winning Grand Rapids Super 8 Motel welcomes you to the area where andquot;Mother Nature is on Displayandquot; in all four seasons.
The AAA approved 2 Diamond, Budget Host Inn Grand Rapids, also rated 4 Lanterns by Budget Host Quality, is located in Grand Rapids, MN, at Junction Hwy 2 East and 169 North, where history, museums, na...
www.travelforecaster.com /find_hotels/grand_rapids/mn/usa   (198 words)

  
 Outdoor Recreation Grand Rapids MN Minnesota + Golf Vacations - City Guide
Minnesota Shooting Sports Education Center 483 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744,
It is open to the public and lessons are available.
, This outfitter specializes in angling excursions for walleyes, perch and northern fish on many of the Grand Rapids area lakes; patrons may fish from a 2001 nineteen foot Alumacraft boat, with all bait, tackle, rods and reels being provided.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=729&Cat=Recreation   (465 words)

  
 Minnesota Resorts and Lodging in Grand Rapids MN and Itasca County
Minnesota Resorts and Lodging in Grand Rapids MN and Itasca County
We give you more than 75 choices -- from small and medium-sized family-operated Minnesota resorts to larger golf and conference centers; and from lakeside bed and breakfasts to quiet and convenient Minnesota motels and well-manicured campgrounds.
Itasca County is located approximately 180 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
www.northwoodsminnesota.com   (296 words)

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