Outdoors

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.

Conservation officers stationed in Bemidji, Benson, Blackduck, Brainerd, Karlstad, Staples and Warroad were recognized for recent lifesaving efforts in Northern Minnesota.

The state's Department of Natural Resources says a relatively dry May, combined with adequate rainfall this summer, bodes well for great colors this fall.

State health officials have confirmed 20 cases so far in 2025. Two of the affected people have died.