It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:
Wednesday, Sept. 3
More from the KAXE Morning Show
- Events Up North June 8-14: Youth theater in Virginia, outdoor orchestra in Brainerd
- Students sign off as summer break begins
- John Latimer joins a hunt for the four-toed salamander
- Bright Spot: Local music shines in summer concert series
- Events Up North June 1-7: Reptile experiences, plant sale, Blackberry Jam Fest
- Medicare presentation - 1 p.m. at the Bemidji Senior Center
Thursday, Sept. 4
- Itasca Waters' Practical Water Wisdom webinar - noon. This month's topic is stormwater runoff.
- Opening reception for "Marley Kaul: Retrospective" - 4-7 p.m. at the Talley Gallery in Bridgeman Hall on the Bemidji State University Campus
- Book launch celebration for In the Evening We'll Dance: A Memoir in Essays on Love and Dementia by Anne-Marie Erickson - 7 p.m. at MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids
Friday, Sept. 5
- Annual rummage sale - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center in Brainerd
- Fall plant sale and produce swap - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metsa Garden, located at 501 N. Third St. in Virginia
- First Friday Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. throughout downtown Grand Rapids
Saturday, Sept. 6
- Cass Soil and Water Conservation District's Woodlands for Wildlife event - 9-11 a.m. (with lunch to follow) at Walker Area Community Center. Register.
- Lumberjack Mile and 5K - 8 a.m. registration, races at 9 a.m. at Grand Rapids Public Utilities. Proceeds benefit the United Way's School Pantry Coalition.
- Virginia Area Historical Society's annual Fall Fest - 4 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Olcott Park. Grilled burgers and brats provided, and the featured speaker is Mark Sage.
- Grand Rapids Riverfest - Gates open at 2 p.m. Enjoy music by Alan Sparhawk, Jeremie Albino, Margo Price and Courtney Barnett. Buy tickets now.
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From pre- and post-parties to art exhibits, new stores and more, here is your guide for Riverfest weekend. Sept. 5-7, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Sunday, Sept. 7
- National Grandparents Day celebration - 1-4 p.m. at the Clearwater County History Center in Shevlin. Events include an informal car show, ice cream making and wagon rides.
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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A few wilderness campsites may be closed, but there are no other closures in the Boundary Waters. There is currently a campfire ban within the area because of dry conditions.
