Arrowhead

Events this week include a book sale in Bemidji, local theater in Gilbert and the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids.

The project proposed by Calumet Reclamation Co. would entail processing legacy stockpiles and tailings for hematite and involve demolishing some historic properties.

The Hermantown City Council moved the meeting to Oct. 30, 2026, after originally scheduling it for Oct. 27, citing concerns about conflicts with early voting. Protests postponed the original Monday meeting.

The federal low-interest loans are for small businesses and nonprofits in the Minnesota Arrowhead damaged by 2026 summer wildfires. Applications close July 22, 2027.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Brothers Burn Mountain, MorningBird Trio, Noxious Ghoul, Foxby, Blackfishbleu, KMRE, and a Halloween dance party.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says the man was recreating with family before he became separated from the group.

The Esko girls earned the top seed, and the Cloquet girls qualified after being upset in the section tournament in 2025.

The Blandin Foundation announced a $250,000 grant for the Greenway Community Fund on Oct. 21, 2026. The Greenway area covers 10 small cities and townships on the western side of Minnesota's Iron Range.

Events this week include a book sale in Brainerd, an Indigenous storytelling event in Grand Rapids and an author talk in Virginia.

An ongoing study from the Center of Rural Policy and Development found the importance of local college options and high school professional and technical classes.