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The potluck and community conversation on mental health in the Lake County region will take place at the United Protestant Church in Silver Bay on Sept. 16, 2025.

The free event will teach participants about changes and opportunities for woodlands, covering topics like stewardship planning, wildlife, pests and climate change.

Panelists include former Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht, current Bemidji council member Gwenia Fiskevold Gould and former Cass Lake Mayor Elaine Fleming.

The locally organized race returns for its 30th year on Sept. 6, 2025, billing itself as a celebration of the famous runner turned fishing guide in his home state.

The presentation in Grand Rapids will give the community a chance to learn about the nonprofit's crisis intervention services. Pre-registration is required.

The 2025 festivities spanned four days and included four street dances, food and craft vendors, fireworks, a parade, a cornhole tournament, kid's activities, a car show and more.

Healthy people ages 18-35 can go to the Dairy Queen in Grand Rapids on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Cheek swabs will be provided to see if you can be a match to save a life.

People braved temperatures in the 90s for the 121st annual parade and celebration in the northern Aitkin County city, in class small-town fashion.

The Timberman Triathlon began in 1985 at Sugar Lake Lodge, just south of Grand Rapids. This year's event is Saturday, July 12.

Northern Minnesota has ample opportunities to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with firework shows, local parades and festivals and more. Connect with your community or discover a new one.