Chisholm

Events this week include the beginning of the Northern Lights Music Festival on the Iron Range, an author talk in Brainerd and Independence Day celebrations across the region.

Plus: Extreme heat and possible severe weather could be in store for much of the Northland over the weekend; Carlos Hernandez was narrowly elected Bois Forte chairman in a special election on June 17, 2025; the Minnesota DNR and Brainerd Lakes Area Master Naturalists will hold an AIS workshop; Eveleth received a $200K grant to upgrade a city playground; Beltrami County will begin work on a new shared-use trail near Bemidji High School; and MnDOT crews are making progress on planned construction near Hackensack and Wadena.

Work in the 19-mile project area is expected to be complete in late September 2025.

The 19-mile work zone is located between Johnson Road and Highway 1, starting May 19, 2025.

Events this week include a thought-provoking play in Brainerd, a pancake breakfast at Lake Bemidji State Park and Anton Treuer speaking at Walker Hackensack Akeley High School.

Events this week include a showing of "Barefoot in the Park" in Hibbing, Syttende Mai in Bemidji, a mental illness workshop in Grand Rapids and Great Lakes sailing and songs.

Police say the property was acquired to train dogs being prepared for military deployment and emergency response roles and is not a traditional pet care or boarding facility.

Events this week include an orchestra performance and dementia program in Bemidji, the Orchid Quartet in Virginia and the Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools.

East Grand Forks and Northern Lakes will face off in the quarterfinals. The winner will most likely play Hibbing/Chisholm in the semifinals.

The museum on the history of the Iron Range in Chisholm offers prizes to participants who complete the survey by Feb. 14, 2025.