Thrive Up North

To all of our vets, from all of us at The Thrive Up North campaign, THANK YOU! For risking it all to help keep our country free and the northland everything we could ever imagine. Happy Veteran's Day!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! There is so much history in ALL corners of Itasca County. While this building isn't actually haunted, and is now a THRIVING (no pun intended) business, we couldn't help but post this cool shot that our videographer, Weisguy Images took and edited a few years back. Itasca County is home to safe trick-or-treating neighborhoods, fun fall festivals, and so much more! Come THRIVE with us! #thriveupnorth #RuralByChoice #NorthByChoice

Meet Tristen Tomczak! Tristen works as a Programmer for MCIS. Originally, he was born and raised on the Iron Range. He moved away for college and found a Programmer job in Wisconsin right after graduation. When the opportunity opened up for him in Itasca, he knew he had to jump on it! He is looking forward to the summer weather and of course - the fishing! Come THRIVE with us! #thriveupnorth #NorthByChoice #RuralByChoice

Meet James Mack! James is the new Executive Director at The Reif Center! James and his wife had lived in the Twin Cities area previously but have since moved around the country. Most recently, they moved here from Arizona and their daughter will be attending the U of M as a freshmen. The job at The Reif puts them closer to their family. James and his wife feel Northern MN is "home" to them even though they have only visited previously. They are so excited to be in "the nature" of Minnesota!

Meet Nicole Resset of Grand Rapids Dental Care! There is a huge need for dental hygienists and assistants in our area right now, and luckily Nicole came to fill a void at GR Dental Care. In speaking with Nicole, she is looking forward to doing some hiking and enjoy the beautiful nature that Itasca County is home to! She said she'd be remised if she did not mention her excitement for all of the lakes! Come THRIVE with us! #thriveupnorth #ThriveUpNorth #ruralbychoice #northbychoice www.thriveupnorth.com

Looking for a change of pace? Find it here in Itasca County. You won't be disappointed! Thank you for following along with us as we shared the story of Jeff & Madeline Cook! Come THRIVE with us! #thriveupnorth #ThriveUpNorth #northbychoice #ruralbychoice www.thriveupnorth.com Photo by: WeisguyImages

"I have now been curling for almost ten years. Small community there at the club, and growing every year. It makes the winters a lot of fun!" - Jeff Cook. Curling in Itasca seems to be something that many are interested in, scared to try, but once they do - they can't give it up! Try it out for yourself! Come THRIVE with us! www.thriveupnorth.com #thriveupnorth #ThriveUpNorth #northbychoice #ruralbychoice Photo by: Weisguy Images

Join us in welcoming Melissa Wolfe to Itasca County. Melissa moved up from the metro with her partner, Jim. He came up for a job at the DNR office while she accepted a position working at the University of Minnesota Extension Office. Melissa says she is really looking forward to exploring their new lives up north and getting married very soon! Come THRIVE with us! #thriveupnorth #ThriveUpNorth #northbychoice #ruralbychoice www.thriveupnorth.com

"When the pager goes off, I'll be there!" - Jeff Cook. Knowing that Itasca County has a vast network of first responders that are dedicated to serving our community is a major selling point to potential future residents! You can feel safe in your community too! Come THRIVE with us! www.thriveupnorth.com #thriveupnorth #ThriveUpNorth #northbychoice #ruralbychoice Photo by: Weisguy Images

Darby Cook is SWINGING right into an exciting life in Itasca! You can too! Come THRIVE with us! www.thriveupnorth.com #thriveupnorth #ThriveUpNorth #northbychoice #ruralbychoice Photo by: Weisguy Images