It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:
Monday, July 21
- Summer Brown Bag author series - noon at the Brainerd Public Library. Minnesota author Joshua Moehling will discuss his novel A Long Time Gone.
Tuesday, July 22
- Tuesday Summer Concert Series - noon at Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, featuring Jeff Campbell on bassoon, Jennifer Campbell singing soprano and Mary Ellen Haupert on piano.
- Little Fork River watershed planning kickoff meeting - 5-7 p.m. at the Cook Community Center
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- The Offal Wildlife Watching Project's got files on hunters' gut piles
- A beaver named 'Big Tim' waddles through Long Lake campus
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- Essay: Do political debates still matter to voters?
Wednesday, July 23
- Animal Tracks & Signs - 10 a.m. at the Bagley Public Library, featuring a naturalist from Itasca State Park
- Archery in the Parks - 2:30-3 p.m. at Lake Bemidji State Park. Those ages 8 and up can learn how to shoot a bow and arrow. All equipment is provided. Meet at the park's west picnic area.
- Big Fork River watershed planning kickoff meeting - 5-7 p.m. at the Pizza Parlor in Bigfork
Thursday, July 24
- Salad luncheon - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jesse Lake Lutheran Church in Talmoon
- Little Fork River watershed planning kickoff meeting - 5-7 p.m. at the Littlefork Community Center
- Mesabi Musical Theater presents Oklahoma! - 7 p.m. at Hibbing High School
- Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
Friday, July 25
- Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
- Blueberry Arts Festival - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Whiteside Park in Ely
- Lakes Area Music Festival kicks off with Gala: Spellbound - Optional dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd
- Mesabi Musical Theater presents Oklahoma! - 7 p.m. at Hibbing High School
- The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less - 7 p.m. at Bemidji Community Theater
Saturday, July 26
- Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
- 40th Annual Northern Cruisers "Weekend of Wheels" car show - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yanmar Arena in Grand Rapids
- 41st Annual Blackduck Woodcarvers Festival - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackduck Wayside Rest Park
- Blueberry Arts Festival - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Whiteside Park in Ely
- The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less - 7 p.m. at Bemidji Community Theater
Sunday, July 27
- Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
- Blueberry Arts Festival - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whiteside Park in Ely
- 12th Annual Veterans' Ride for the Homeless - 11 a.m. registration at the Deer Vets Club. Ride starts at noon and travels through northern Itasca County, ending at Lawrence Lake Liquor. Proceeds benefit Grace House.
- Mesabi Musical Theater presents Oklahoma! - 2 p.m. at Hibbing High School
- The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less - 2 p.m. at Bemidji Community Theater
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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Screenshot/Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesThe agency announced its decision to require supplemental environmental review Oct. 8, 2026, for the copper-nickel project planned between Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes. -
Contributed/Sora Shimazaki via PexelsVincent Bellomo, 76, was sentenced in September 2026. He originally faced six felonies after investigators found he had large sums in his savings accounts while he was applying for benefits. -
Megan Buffington/KAXEDeputy Aaron Ammerman, who is running for Cass County sheriff, filed the complaint against Sheriff Bryan Welk in January. An investigation was closed with no apparent action. -
Contributed/Trina Swanson for CongressWhile Democrats running for the U.S. House have an advantage this year, Stauber has positioned himself well in the Iron Range district.
