Serving Grand Rapids & Northern MN
Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities is a great area to live, work and learn. Whether you are looking to move your expanding family into a larger home, enjoy a lakeside retreat, or purchase commercial property for development, Wendy Uzelac and the RE/MAX Thousand Lakes team is here to serve you.
Location
Located only 3 hours north of Minneapolis along the banks of the Mississippi River, there is something for everyone in the Grand Rapids, MN area. A rich history, vibrant culture and pristine forests make the thousand lakes area unique- there is no other place quite like it.
Work
Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities are great areas to work in. It is becoming the economic focus of Northcentral Minnesota- mining, logging and paper manufacturing are staples of the local economy and tourism continues to be a growing industry. In Itasca County, over 10% of the workforce are employed by the healthcare field. Residents appreciate the access to modern health care facilities including the 64-bed Grand Itasca Hospital, Bigfork Valley Hospital and Deer River Healthcare.
Education
Education is highly valued here- students are given exceptional educational opportunities. There are four independent school districts in the county. Itasca Community College ranked the 5th-best two year college in the nation and has more than 1,200 students.
Recreation
With over 1,000 lakes in Itasca County alone, there is always a reason to get outside. Golf, hunting, fishing, boating, biking and snowmobiling are just a few of the ways residents and visitors enjoy the great outdoors. Various art & culture centers drive community events and give everyone a chance to get involved.
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