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Farmers markets open, EBT/SNAP options
Farmers Markets have opened across the Range offering locally grown produce. SNAP customers can shop area markets in Cook, Hibbing, Tower and Virginia thanks to AEOA’s facilitation of staff and equipment enabling EBT purchases.
Youth impress at AEOA Senior Expo
Area youth and the young at heart recently shared a day of smiles and support for our advanced age community at Senior Expo 2026 in Virginia. Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) hosted its 40th annual spring event Wednesday, May 6, at Iron Trail Motors Event Center.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
AEOA’s Volunteer Services program will be hosting its annual Purple Ribbon Volunteer Recognition Event on Wednesday, April 22 at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The event is part of a weeklong effort to thank St. Louis County volunteers.
Head Starts unite for skills session
Arrowhead Head Start staff spent a day refreshing their preschool curriculum skills Friday, March 6, at Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia. Attendees were part of an interactive, “I am Moving, I am Learning,” presentation.
Arrowhead Head Start enrollment open
Arrowhead Head Start is taking registrations for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of three and 4-year-old children are encouraged to apply to the school readiness program.
DEED grants AEOA $180,000 for YouthBuild
AEOA’s YouthBuild program, based in Grand Rapids, was granted $180,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Early education enrollment at ‘unusual’ low
Youngsters on the Iron Range are missing out on an opportunity to get a jumpstart on kindergarten.
AEOA applauds volunteers’ dedication
A group of volunteers gathered Friday, Dec. 19, for a modest award ceremony at Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency in Virginia.
Give Your Child a Head Start
Head Start provides prenatal and early education to pregnant mothers and children ages birth through 4 years old. Openings are limited!
Homeownership Classes
Ready to start your journey of owning a home? Our program offers virtual classes, one-on-one counseling, and down payment and closing cost assistance.