Virginia MN

The sessions in Silver Bay, Virginia and Duluth will gather input on the future direction for programming and investment at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Floodwood, Virginia and Two Harbors will use the Department of Employment and Economic Development funds to assess and clean up sites for private redevelopment.

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.

Essentia Health advanced practice providers ended their strike, but Essentia still refuses to bargain as it appeals the certification of the bargaining unit.

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.

Over 400 nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 69 facilities from across Northern Minnesota began an open-ended unfair labor practice strike July 10, 2025.

Events this week include an allyship presentation in Grand Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes and a bike park grand opening and fundraiser in Brainerd.

Events this week include a kids fishing tourney and Loop the Lake Festival in Bemidji, a Bells and More concert in Cohasset, Spring Bike Fling in Walker and Itasca Pride Fest in Grand Rapids.

Essentia Health bought the hospital on its Virginia campus from the city in 2022. The city will transfer ownership of the clinic after it pays off its bond obligations.

The march will be Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Olcott Park in Virginia. Participants are encouraged to wear white to represent survivorship, support and community for perinatal mental health.