Itasca State Park

Warming water may have an outsized impact on the legendary lake, which has been protected for decades.

Agricultural heritage was on full display near the Itasca State Park Aug. 15-17, 2025.

Events this week include the Hubbard County Fair in Park Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes, Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park and an author brown bag in Brainerd.

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.

Events this week include "The Little Mermaid" in Mountain Iron, how to avoid mosquitoes and a wildflower project for kids in Bemidji and a conflict workshop in Brainerd.

Plus: a Carlton County jury convicted a former Cloquet Police Officer of financially exploiting a vulnerable adult; Crews continue to make progress fighting the wildfires in the Arrowhead; the state's MMIR office-sponsored search kits have been distributed to tribal communities; and MnDOT will host an informational open house on May 22, 2025.

Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an informal presentation at the Itasca State Park visitor center May 22, 2025.

The work is in advance of a July 2025 project on Highway 200 between Clearwater County Road 2 to Highway 71.

Events this week include InsomniActs6 in Grand Rapids, learn to curl events in Eveleth and Grand Rapids, a classic movie in Bigfork and children's theatre auditions in Bemidji.