It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:
Monday, July 28
- Summer Brown Bag author series - noon at the Brainerd Public Library. Minnesota author Matt Goldman will discuss his novel The Murder Show.
Tuesday, July 29
More from the KAXE Morning Show
- Opening fishing kicks off tourism season in Northern Minnesota
- Events Up North May 12-17: Birding opportunities and group hikes
- John Latimer delighted to spy two eaglets peeping over the nest's edge
- Little Falls students reach goal of spotting 100 bird species this year
- New memoir set in Duluth explores family stories, the solace of reading
- Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
- Matilda the Musical - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd
Wednesday, July 30
- Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
- Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
- St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
- Car seat inspections - 4-6 p.m. at the Virginia Fire Department. First come, first served.
Thursday, July 31
- Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
- Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
- St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
- In-depth conversation on the exhibit An Artist's Path - noon at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji
- Defunded But Not Defeated - 5-8 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
Friday, Aug. 1
- Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
- Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
- St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
- Great Tails Animal Rescue rummage sale - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
- A Year in the Life of a Sax-Zim Beaver Pond - noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands. Meet at the Lois King Education Center.
- First Friday Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. at various locations in Grand Rapids
- Finding Nemo Jr. - 7 p.m. at Rock Ridge High School Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Aug. 2
- Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
- Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
- St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
- Tall Timber Days in Grand Rapids
- Grace House pancake breakfast - 8-11 a.m. at the Grand Rapids VFW
- Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagle Rally - 8 a.m. to noon at the Grand Rapids Airport. Pre-registration required.
- Wheel Deal: Fix, Swap and Ride - 8-11 a.m. at the Pine River Chamber of Commerce
- Great Tails Animal Rescue rummage sale - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
- Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championship - noon at Merritt Elementary School in Mountain Iron
- Finding Nemo Jr. - 1 p.m. at Rock Ridge High School Performing Arts Center
- Nature sketching workshop with Nelia Harper French - 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork
Sunday, Aug. 3
- Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
- St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
- Tall Timber Days in Grand Rapids. Parade at 1 p.m.
- Great Tails Animal Rescue rummage sale - 8 a.m. to noon at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
- Bemidji Community Band concert - 7 p.m. on the lawn of Bangsberg Hall at Bemidji State University. Bring your own chair.
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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The office would be able to investigate any public or private entity that receives public dollars. It would also expand information-sharing between agencies and implement best anti-fraud practices. -
Plus: The new conservation officer in Walker gives his predictions and tips for anglers ahead of his first-ever fishing season opener in the role. -
Jack Lien has been exploring the area lakes ahead of opener on May 9, 2026, both to familiarize himself with them and to "study ... where the fishermen are going to get their boats and where they might find success.”
