1901
April 27, 1901-The mining interests at this end of the Range are now receiving considerable attention at the hands of capitalists and others interested in iron ore. The prospects for the discovery of iron ore mines in this vicinity are encouraging.
April 27, 1901-Bicyclists in the village of Grand Rapids are warned not to ride on the sidewalks by town marshals.
1911
April 26, 1911-Vincent Murphy of Minneapolis, a logging foreman for the International Logging Co. was found dead in the woods near Stanley, located in Wirt Township, with two bullet holes in the back. Sheriff Riley arrested Vincent Wood as a suspect in the murder.
1901
March 9, 1901-A ticket for the upcoming village election was placed in nomination by a class of people who have in mind the best interests of the entire community.
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1911
March 8, 1911-Despite the fact there were few contests on hand, there were about 150 residents of the village present at the caucus.
March 8, 1911-The town of Lincoln was organized at a meeting of the Itasca County Board.
March 8, 1911-The initial number of The Iron Index newspaper will be issued at Marble.
March 8, 1911-The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Rapids extended a call to the Rev. Leo R. Burrows to remain in Grand Rapids.