Grand Rapids

Second Harvest hosted a meeting to discuss its recent operational changes. Before that, another group gathered informally to talk about how to feed the community.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The Cactus Blossoms and Boxcar, Ditty Wish Band, Caleigh, Scott Jasmin, The Brothers Burn Mountain and MorningBird.

It will be one of the only rural family medicine training programs in MN, training two physicians each year and aimed at encouraging doctors to practice in rural areas.

Events this week include an allyship presentation in Grand Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes and a bike park grand opening and fundraiser in Brainerd.

Plus: Second Harvest food bank shutters Grand Rapids warehouse but maintains food shelf will remain open.

The Grand Rapids Food Shelf remains open. But volunteers are concerned that the warehouse closure means community needs won't be met. The org says it will reinvest savings.

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

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." This week, we talked with Amanda Lussier from Grand Rapids.

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.

The Judy Garland Museum and Mobility Mania in Grand Rapids attempted to set the world record for most people in wheelchairs dancing in one place at one time.