L. D. Wiita came all the way down to Isle from his home in Cherry, Minnesota, to deliver his Christmas gift wish list to the jolly man in red last weekend. Mild winter weather was ideal for the many indoor and outdoor seasonal activities planned by local chambers of commerce and businesses around the big lake. See more photos and story on page two.
Bob Statz is a journalist for the Aitkin Independent Age, focusing on local news in Aitkin, Minnesota. With a passion for community reporting, Bob covers a range of topics including school district updates, sports, local events, and business developments. He is dedicated to keeping the residents of Aitkin informed about the happenings in their town.