Chisholm Economic Development Authority: Chisholm EDA Storefront Improvement Grant

Ready to spruce up your storefront? The Chisholm Economic Development Authority is offering grants of up to $2,000 to help pay for storefront improvements! Improvements that qualify include doors, windows, paint with heritage colors, signage, and interior improvements. Bids for projects are required with the grant application. The program is a reimbursement program.

 

Included below is the downloadable application; applications/ bids and questions should be directed to:

Stephanie Skraba, City Administer

Chisholm City Hall, 316 W Lake St

Chisholm, MN 55719

sskraba@ci.chisholm.mn.us

(218)-254-7960

 

Iron Range Tourism Bureau: 2021 Spirit of Hospitality Award Winners!

We would like to congratulate the winners of the Iron Range Tourism Bureau (IRTB) Spirit of Hospitality Award Winners! The job of the IRTB is to promote tourism in the area and to showcase everything that the Iron Range has to offer; and the Spirit of Hospitality Awards are to highlight those who have excelled in doing just that. Thank all of you for being the shining example of who the Iron Range is, and great job at doing everything you do! The winners of this years awards are as follows:

  • Logan Murphy: Best Bartender, Northern Divide Bar and Eatery
  • Amanda Reed: Leader Award,  Milestones
  • Randali Watson: Role Model Award,  Milestones
  • Cassandra Massi: Best Server, Boomtown
  • Abby Frechette: Best in Retail, Giants Ridge
  • Lillian Remington: Best in Food Service, Coffee on Main
  • Lois Pajari: Best Guest Relations,  Cooks Country Connection
  • Carrie Moe: Best Hotel Services, Hampton Inn Hibbing
  • Tina Larson: Best in Behind-The-Scenes, Waschke Family Chrysler Dodge-Jeep Ram

 

If you would like to visit the IRTB to see everything that they do please follow the link HERE!

Chisholm Baptist Presents: Bluegrass Christmas with Monroe Crossing

On Friday December 3rd at 7PM World class bluegrass entertainers will be joining us at Chisholm Baptist Church here in Chisholm! Named in honor Bill Monroe, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on stage rapport make them audience favorites across the US and Canada.

**Free to attend!**

To view the event visit Chisholm Baptist Church FB page HERE!

 

Precious Paws: Volunteers Needed!

 
Do you find yourself wanting to be the voice for an animal? Want to learn all aspects of a shelter? Want to give an animal your time and attention? Love being part of a team? Like to clean and care for animals? Love those furry baby kisses?
 
If the above applies to you- we need YOU! Join our amazing volunteers and be a part of our team!
Contact Precious Paws for more information!
 
Phone- 218-253-3300 or message us on here!

Minnesota Power: Home Energy Analysis Overview

 

Saving money has never been easier! Lower your electric bill and receive several, free energy-saving products during your Home Energy Analysis. The best part? You can choose between an in-person or virtual session when you sign up!

 

What is a Home Energy Analysis (HEA)?

  • An HEA shows you how you use energy and what you can do to get the most for your energy dollar
  • Based on whether you choose an in-person or virtual session, one of our friendly energy professionals will walk through your home or meet with you via a video call to identify ways to save energy.
  • You’ll receive free energy-saving products, such as LED light bulbs, smart power strips and faucet aerators.
  • A personalized HEA report will be emailed or mailed to you with ways you can reduce your energy use.

 

What are the benefits of an HEA?

  •  There’s no cost to you
  • You’ll receive free energy-saving products and savings on your monthly electric bills
  • Comprehensive work is performed by specially trained energy professionals.
  • Your home will be healthier, safer, and more comfortable.

 

Start saving today! Visit mnpower-assessments.com/hea

If you have questions, please call 877-334-2675 or email SaveEnergy@mnpower.com

Chisholm KIDS PLUS: Volunteers Needed!

Chisholm KIDS PLUS is looking for adults and older adults interested in being paired up with a 2nd grade student at the Vaughan-Steffensrud for our Reading Pals Program. Help a youth learn the joys of reading through YOU!

Volunteers will be committing to 45 minutes/ one day per week.

Please contact Chisholm KIDS PLUS at 218-254-5727

or

email kidsplus@chisholm.k12.mn.us

Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill: Buzz’d Spelling Bee

Can you spell? Can you drink? Can you do both at the same time?

Test your skills at Jim’s on November 6th 2021 at 10PM and see if you might be the best! Prizes yet to be announced, but make room on your calendar for a fun night of spelling ( or the lack of ).

Visit their FB page HERE

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation: Raising Conventional Loan Limit to $625,000!

We’ve got a HUGE update!
 
Fairway is pleased to announce that we are raising our conventional loan limit to $625,000!
Higher limits mean more access for our borrowers and more ways we can provide support!
 
Contact your local Fairway loan officer today!

Iron Range Off Road Cyclists: Redhead MTB Park Race

From 8AM Friday October 8th through 6PM Sunday October 10th the main entrance to the Redhead Trail will be closed to the public. The Minnesota Cycling Association will be hosting middle and highschool mountain bike races on these dates. The Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce, The Minnesota Discovery Center and The Iron Range Tourism Bureau will be handing out goodies as well as coupons for your future Redhead MTB Park expeditions!

 

HCC & USW Women of Steel Present: Women in the Workforce

Wednesday September 29th, 2021 at 11:30AM in the Hibbing High School Auditorium meet some influential women of the community and join us for lunch with prizes & giveaways!

  • Angela Heikkila, Event Coordinator

Hibbing Community College Empower Coordinator/ Electrical Lab assistance/ Licensed Electrician

  • Tawnya Gustafson, Attorney at Law

jaclyn@sellmanborlandsimon.com

  • Cathy Drummond, Assistant to the Director USW District 11

(218) 744-2757

cdrummond@usw.org

  • SFC Kayla Freeman, Readiness NCO, 1-94 CAV (Combat Arms)

19D/ Cav Scout

(651) 268-8615

kayla.s.freeman2.mil@mail.mil

  • Rossi Gangl, Fire Marshal

(218) 421-3942

rgangl@ci.hibbing.mn.us

  • Vicki Hagberg, Northland Small Business Development Center-consultant/ Geotechnical Engineer

(218) 228-8552 x. 103

vicki@northlandsbdc.org

  • Kori Meskill, US Steel Maintenance/ WOS Chair

(218) 235-3255

ksherwood7785@gmail.com

  • Racael Shiek, Hibbing Police Department- Investigator

(218) 262-0288

rshiek@ci.hibbing.mn.us

  • Anna Wald, Mesabi Range College and HCC Welding Instructor/ Certified Weld Inspector

(218) 404-3829

anna.wald@mesabirange.edu

  • Susan Wiirre, Manager, Employee and Labor Relations- United States MN Ore Operations

(218) 749-7455

slwiirre@uss.com