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Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability hosts the annual Earth Fest 9-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, Minnesota. The event includes children’s activities, a local marketplace, exhibits, speakers, live music and food.

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital is hosting a free speaker series to address the stigma of addiction. The first talk is 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 2026, at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids.

Lizzie No deeply values the connection of her music with listeners as she tours in support of her latest album "Halfsies," and finds performing live to be physically and emotionally cathartic.

Bob Conzemius is a meteorologist working in the field of wind energy who talks about the science of weather on KAXE.

The Jake Haapajoki Memorial Cup is Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Baxter. Funds raised will go toward scholarships for students entering the mental health field.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

There's opportunities to see local theater this weekend, from Virginia to Coleraine and Grand Rapids to Brainerd.

During the week of Nov. 18, 2025, we enjoy reports of new ice, Northern Lights, and a close-up look at a shrike's (in)digestion. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

WonderTrek Museum in Baxter seeks to engage children in the joy of play and the wonder of learning. This summer they will break ground on a new outdoor adventure space.

Healthy people ages 18-35 can go to the Dairy Queen in Grand Rapids on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Cheek swabs will be provided to see if you can be a match to save a life.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

Steve Downing died June 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids. He was a writer, musician, arts administrator and supporter, Northland Foundation trustee, bon vivant and more.

Afton Clarke-Sather, a professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, discusses how consumption habits influence our water footprint and simple steps we can take to ease the pressure on our state’s water resources. Clarke-Sather is this month's featured speaker for "Practical Water Wisdom."

Sheila Johnston lives on Upper Gull Lake and is known as the "Loon Lady." She wants people to understand how they can help Minnesota's loons thrive.

Itasca Waters continues its "Practical Water Wisdom" webinar series at noon July 10. This month's topic is starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive species.

The event is April 25-26, 2025, at the Iron Range Motors Event Center in Virginia, Minnesota. This year's theme is "The Price of Plastic."

Nonprofit Smiles for Jake is putting on the event Dec. 6, 2025, as part of its mission to prevent suicide through positivity, listening ears and a message of hope.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.