GRAND RAPIDS — An event at Minnesota North College-Itasca will highlight banned books as part of Banned Books Week, Oct. 5-11.
The American Library Association and Amnesty International declared the week "at a time when free speech and free expression seem more directly under fire than ever," a news release from the college stated.
The liberal arts faculty on the Itasca campus will host an open reading for faculty, students and community members to share and listen to others read passages from books they cherish that have been banned, censored or removed from libraries and school curriculums.
The reading will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in McMahon Student Center. This is a free event. All are welcome to attend, participate or both.
For questions on this event, contact Jane Barrick at jane.barrick@minnesotanorth.edu.
-
Crow Wing County's Eric Klang said agents worked out of the sheriff's office while temporarily stationed in the lakes area, asking him for guidance on "what's off limits." -
Plus: Community members show up to Nevis council in support of Wild Tiger Skate Park; House 2A Rep. Bidal Duran announces reelection plans; and the latest for Northland winter athletes.
-
Crow Wing County's Eric Klang said agents worked out of the sheriff's office while temporarily stationed in the lakes area, asking him for guidance on "what's off limits." -
There was standing room only for much of the Nevis City Council's monthly meeting on Feb. 9, 2026, as the Council considered continuing its support for a local skate park. -
Corey Adam Bryant was last seen in Bemidji on Dec. 19, 2025, but was last in touch with family in January 2026.
