Events Up North Feb. 25-March 2: MN murder mystery, fat tire bike rally

Published February 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM CST

Events this week include "Murder on the Orient Express" in Grand Rapids, a Voyageurs Wolf Project presentation at the Sax-Zim Bog and an inclusive game night in Bemidji.

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:

MnDOT corridor study of Highways 2 and 169 presentation - 5 p.m. at Yanmar Arena in Grand Rapids

Inclusive Game Night - 6 to 8 p.m. at Accidentally Cool Games in Bemidji. Hosted by Lead for Inclusion. People of all abilities, ages 14 and up, are welcome to come together for fun and friendship. You may bring your own game or try something new.

Free Range Food Co-op Design Charrette - 5 to 7 p.m. at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids. Owners can give feedback on initial store design concepts. RSVP.
It's Murder, Dontcha Know - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets.

The Voyageurs Wolf Project & The Wolves of Minnesota, presented by Maeve Rogers with Voyageurs Wolf Project - noon at the Sax-Zim Bog.
Scottish Music and the Fur Trade - 3 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Virginia, featuring musician Chris Cheney. Presented by the Virginia Area Historical Society.
It's Murder, Dontcha Know - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets.
Murder on the Orient Express - 7 p.m. at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids. Tickets.

Northland Fat Bike Rally - 9:30 a.m. registration at Lake Bemidji State Park. Races start at 11 a.m. Distances of 10k or 28k available. Spectators welcome. Free will donations will support the Trek North Mountain Bike Club and Bemidji Composite Moutain Bike Team.
The Wood and Canvas Canoe lecture - 1 p.m. at the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids. Learn about the art of canoe building and canoe history with Alex Comb.
Limited art exhibit and talk - 1 to 6 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids. Artist Tom Page will show his latest work, "Projected Images." An artist talk will take place at 4 p.m.
It's Murder, Dontcha Know - 2 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets
Murder on the Orient Express - 7 p.m. at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids. Tickets.

It's Murder, Dontcha Know - 2 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets
Murder on the Orient Express - 7 p.m. at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids. Tickets.

What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.

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