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GRAND RAPIDS — An event at Minnesota North College-Itasca will highlight banned books as part of Banned Books Week, Oct. 5-11. The American Library Association and Amnesty International declared the week “at a time when free speech and free expression seem more directly under fire than ever,” a news release from the college stated.
From the Iron Range to the UFC, Nick Perronteau’s creative journey began at Minnesota North College – Mesabi Range Eveleth. With a camera, a mentor, and a drive to finish what he started, he turned small beginnings into an award-winning career.
When Clare Waldoch was growing up in Elk River, Minnesota, she didn’t imagine she’d one day be helping fight wildfires from the ground- supporting aircraft that scoop thousands of gallons of water from lakes to douse flames.
Itasca alumni Kaarl Gaalaas and Tyler Hasbargen turned their passion for the outdoors into firefighting and forestry careers, using their training to take on wildland fires across the country.
Minnesota North College will launch five new career programs in Fall 2025 to meet regional employment demands in northeastern Minnesota. These programs build student skills and place graduates directly into good-paying jobs that are available now.
“I feel like I have found my passion, thanks to the Graphic Design and Visual Communications program at Minnesota North.” Johanna Westby wanted to be a dental hygienist.
