Grand Rapids

Two projects broke ground in mid-August 2025, with another underway and at least four more in the works.

The projects are among 15 in Northern Minnesota included in Senate appropriations legislation that now goes to the House of Representatives for a vote.

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.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office said the crash was on Prairie Lake Road on Aug. 17, 2025.

Grand Rapids writer Anne-Marie Erickson's new book "In the Evening, We'll Dance" shares the experience of losing her husband to dementia while celebrating their love story.

The lounge operates in Central Square Mall in Grand Rapids in conjunction with Hero's Heart Animal Rescue. Time slots are available for hanging out with cats — adoption optional.

Events this week include a drum workshop in Bemidji, a classic car show at Giants Ridge, the opening of the Park Rapids History Trail and an artist reception at Sax-Zim Bog.

The city formalized an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture at its meeting Aug. 11, 2025. Mitigation activity is expected to continue through the month.

The Canadian singer-songwriter talks about his Dan Auerbach collaboration and fondness for "Canadian-sounding Minnesotans" ahead of Grand Rapids Riverfest.

The service will add more than 60 stops in Cohasset, Deer River and Ball Club on Sept. 2, 2025, bringing the total to more than 150 stops in Itasca County.