March 26 Food Distribution

The Town of Iron River received a large quantity of food boxes from the Red Cliff Tribe. Because of their generosity we will be handing out food boxes tomorrow March 26, 2021 at 11:00am and hand them out until they are gone. The distribution will be in the parking lot of the Iron River Community…

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March-April COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing will be available for free at the Iron River Community Center (8275 E Mill St) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Friday, March 19th Friday, April 2nd Friday, April 16th Friday, April 30th Please click here for additional information.

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Spring Road Restrictions in Effect March 8

Seasonal Road Weight Restrictions in Effect Starting Monday March 8, 2021 Bayfield County is posting the county roads at 9AM Monday the 8th.  Town Roads will follow suit.  Hwy 13 won’t have weight restrictions, but the county and town roads will. There are exemptions like school buses, fuel delivery, sanitary, agricultural, etc. Truck Drivers are…

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March 30 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a temporary USDA program meant to assist anyone in need of food assistance and especially those impacted by COVID-19. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is distributing free perishable food boxes through a variety of distribution sites throughout the Northland. Participants are able to pick up for family…

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March 3 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a temporary USDA program meant to assist anyone in need of food assistance and especially those impacted by COVID-19. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is distributing free perishable food boxes through a variety of distribution sites throughout the Northland. Participants are able to pick up for family…

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AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

The AARP Foundation will be offering tax preparation assistance for the 2020 tax season. If you would like assistance, please pick up a packet at the Community Center and follow the directions inside.

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Extreme Cold Expected This Weekend

The following is from the National Weather Service/Duluth, forwarded by Bayfield County Emergency Management. A period of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills is expected this weekend into early next week, with continued risk for rounds of extreme cold over the next 3-4 weeks. We have high confidence that the coldest air of the winter…

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Medicare 101 Presentations

Medicare 101 Virtual Informational Meetings in 2021 The Bayfield County Elder Benefits Specialist, Marianne Johnson will be offering “Medicare 101” presentations for those who are approaching age 65 or who will soon be on Medicare. These presentations will introduce attendees to the basics of Medicare, as well as give you the information you need to…

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CANCELLED February 10 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The February 10 CFAP distribution has been CANCELLED due to weather. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a temporary USDA program meant to assist anyone in need of food assistance and especially those impacted by COVID-19. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is distributing free perishable food boxes through a variety of distribution sites…

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Online Form to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine

The Bayfield County Health Department is allowing residents to register their interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as doses become available. This registration is optional and does not guarantee an appointment for vaccination, but it will allow public health officials to contact eligible candidates for vaccination as appointments become available. Those who are high risk…

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