Park Rapids

Events this week include a drum workshop in Bemidji, a classic car show at Giants Ridge, the opening of the Park Rapids History Trail and an artist reception at Sax-Zim Bog.

The closure will last about two weeks as crews work to resurface the road and replace culverts. The project will wrap in September.

Events this week include Miss Minnesota send-off in Park Rapids, Beltrami County Fair in Bemidji, National Night Out and Range Iron Pride in Virginia.

This year's Miss Minnesota, Emma Vrieze, hails from the Park Rapids area. She will compete in the Miss America pageant with a platform of "Swim with Safety: Water Knowledge."

Chicago artist Phyllis Bramson joined “Area Voices” to discuss her inspirations and her first visit to Northern Minnesota. Her Nemeth Art Center exhibit runs through July 26.

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.

The Park Rapids Clay Dusters won the invitation-only 2025 Minnesota State High School League state tournament. The top 40 teams in the state compete.

Events this week include author talks in Brainerd and Bemidji, a breakfast buffet in Nashwauk, Blackberry Jam Fest, a septic health webinar and nature programs in Bemidji.

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.

"Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen" is a new program featuring James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Amy Thielen of Park Rapids, Minnesota.