Hibbing

Events this week include the Northern Pine Trio and a youth shoot in Grand Rapids, Mines and Pines Revisited in Hibbing, an open garden in Pine River and author talks in Hibbing and Bemidji.

Attorney General Keith Ellison announced two separate settlements with the Borealis Art Guild and its founders over misuse of funds.

Events this week include a car show in Grand Rapids, the Lakes Area Music Festival kickoff in Brainerd, Animal Tracks & Signs in Bagley and the Blackduck Woodcarvers Festival.

For rural hospitals already operating on tiny margins, looming Medicaid cuts will dial up the financial pressures, said Jean MacDonell, president and CEO of Fairview Range hospital in Hibbing.

Events this week include Karaoke for a Cause in Grand Rapids, Pride Month in the Park in Brainerd, Lake Bemidji State Park pint night and kids' fishing day in Marcell.

Events this week include theater auditions in Pequot Lakes, a game afternoon in Hibbing and a story slam at Lake Bemidji State Park.

The event is 3 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, in the second-floor conference room at city hall. This event is intended for all Hibbing residents, business owners and property owners.

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.

The utility is planning a 3-mile, 115-kV transmission line and a new substation to add needed redundancy and links to the grid. A landowner-specific meeting is planned for May 7, 2025.