Outdoors

The Minnesota Forestry Association hosts the first Great Minnesota Woods Walk on Oct. 3, 2026, to explore local forests, learn about forest management and enjoy autumn.

Dozens of ticks as part of a study with the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute were submitted from the Bemidji area.

Bow hunters harvested more than 30,000 deer during the 2025 archery season — an all-time high. The 2026 season runs from Sept. 19 through Dec. 31.

Glen’s Army Navy Store in Grand Rapids, founded in 1946, began liquidating its inventory Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, after 80 years in business.

Public comment on the draft is open July 10-Aug. 10, 2026. The county is also hosting informational meetings.

The Grand Rapids area fishing guide and former Itasca County deputy died in his home on July 5, 2026. He contributed to the Minnesota fishing community in numerous ways.

The Legislature must take action by Sunday night, May 17, 2026, to avoid the impacts on the Outdoor Heritage Fund projects set to begin or continue in coming months.

The "KAXE Morning Show" featured fishing guide Jeff Sundin, Anne Dougherty of Wambolt Cabins in Nevis, and Visit Grand Rapids Director Megan Christenson on the tourism economy in Itasca County.

An Afternoon with ORIP is a free session from the Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership that will cover an economic impact report and next steps for the industry.

Camp Christopher in Cotton offers free camping for those impacted by suicide or mental health issues.