Community

Ruby's Pantry, a faith-based nonprofit coordinating monthly pop-up food events with local churches, including 11 in Northern Minnesota, closed its operations as of March 31, 2026.

Kimberly Soon Jim Rife, 39, died, and her 13-year-old daughter suffered life-threatening injuries. Rife ran an adult foster care and coordinated a program to help hungry students.

Lutheran Social Service is looking for people ages 55 or older to serve as foster grandparents in area schools or as companions to older adults.

The soft launch of the Minwaadizi Project's new space, which aims to be an "un-boarding school" community center, included a round dance and potluck.

"What's for Breakfast" guests Kathy Lee and Kathy Kooda from Grand Rapids have been delivering donations to families in need in the Twin Cities due to the impact of Operation Metro Surge.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners Dan Sherman and Val Kinnane joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about upcoming events.

The Volunteer of the Year will be honored during United Way’s Community Celebration on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids.

If selected, the project partnership would connect community ideas with University of Minnesota resources. Applications are due Feb. 14, 2026.

Bridges of Hope serves the Brainerd area through a warming shelter, Operation Sandwich and more. "Hope on the Slopes" sliding event is 6 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026, at Mount Ski Gull.

Staff at a skilled nursing facility in Bemidji bring the joy of the season to its residents.