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Greater Insurance Service of Northeastern MN Inc.
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Services

Since 1990, Mike Kane has worked in the insurance industry and strives to provide the very best coverage for his customers. In 1995, he started Greater Insurance Service (GIS) and began his independent agency specializing in commercial insurance, emphasizing building contractors and forest products. GIS formed a partnership with the Grand Rapids Insurance Agency in 2003. In 2006, GIS acquired Grand Rapids Insurance Agency and combined the staff and services of both agencies. Greater Insurance Service now has a large staff of 12 fully licensed, highly educated agents. GIS is located on 169 South in Grand Rapids.

Greater Insurance Service, located in Northern Minnesota, is an Independent Insurance Agency with access to over 50 companies throughout the country, which allows our agents to provide you with many coverage options.

GIS is committed to helping you plan for the unexpected. You can feel confident when you do business with us that we are always looking for ways, both big and small, that make a difference. We believe that one-on-one relationships are key to top-notch customer service that will allow us to tailor the absolute best plan to meet your needs. Greater Insurance Service insures all types of businesses including building contractors and associated trades, healthcare facilities, logging and trucking, and small business owners. We also offer a full line of personal coverage which includes auto, home, umbrella, motorcycle, recreational, and watercraft.

Give us a call today for a free review.

407 South Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744, United States

Wildfire Alerts

At this time there are no wildfires in the Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area. The wildfire smoke from the Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County fires has moved into the greater Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area today. Predictions with wind and weather conditions that it will clear up significantly this weekend (July 17-19, 2026). Below are some resources and updated information regarding the air quality and wildfires in Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County:

MN DNR Wildfire Updates/Alerts:
 https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html

US Forest Department, Superior National Forest Updates/Alerts: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts

MPCA Information:
 https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/air-quality-alert-issued-due-to-wildfire-smoke-for-wednesday-july-15-through-friday-july-17-for-east-0

INCI Information : 
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/mnsuf-july-2026-superior-nf-wildfires/superior-national-forest-and-july-lightning-event-combined-daily-update-07-14-2026