Grand Rapids Herald-Review

05/14/2026

During the May 11 Grand Rapids City Council meeting, the City of Grand Rapids took further steps toward opening a municipal dispensary after having identified the location they look to develop into a brick-and-mortar site.

GRAND RAPIDS — During the May 11 Grand Rapids City Council meeting, the City of Grand Rapids took further steps toward opening a municipal dispensary after having identified the location

05/14/2026

A collaborative effort between the YMCA, the City of Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Area Basketball Association, and the Itasca County Pickleball Association (ICPA) will see the entire outdoor complex resurfaced in a project totaling nearly $80,000.

Work is scheduled to begin as soon as the weather stabilizes—specifically, temperatures must stay above 55°F. While the project is underway expect closures for up to two weeks. Signage and website updates will keep the public informed of the timeline.

In Northern Minnesota, the weather eventually takes its toll on even the sturdiest structures. For the outdoor courts at the Itasca Family YMCA, years of brutal winters and high-volume play

05/13/2026

A police K9 with the Grand Rapids Police Department was involved in an incident Tuesday evening in which another dog was seriously injured after being attacked while on a walk, according to a statement released by the department Wednesday.

GRAND RAPIDS — A police K9 with the Grand Rapids Police Department was involved in an incident Tuesday evening in which another dog was seriously injured after being attacked while

05/13/2026

On Saturday, May 9, the air was filled with the scent of corsages and the sound of laughter as the Itasca Friendship Club (IFC) hosted its annual prom.

From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the room was transformed into a sanctuary of inclusivity. For the nearly 200 attendees—a 50-person increase from last year’s event—the night was about much more than a fancy outfit.

It was about belonging.

Just one week after the local high school students shared their dances at the Reif, another set of stars took center stage in Grand Rapids.

05/12/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Are you someone who loves to sing, dance, perform and are a confident reader? Then set sail for a summer of imagination, teamwork, and theatrical fun!

Grand Rapids Summer Theatre Camp is bringing Treasure Island to life onstage at Minnesota North College, Chucker Hall Auditorium in Davies Hall!

The 21-year legacy of kids summer theatre continues. Prepare yourselves for a July invasion of Jim Hawkins and the pirates from Treasure Island, July 6-24!

Ahoy, mateys! Are you someone who loves to sing, dance, perform and are a confident reader? Then set sail for a summer of imagination, teamwork, and theatrical fun!

05/11/2026

The Deer River community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening of the new Deer River Dog Park with a special community appreciation event and ceremonial “Leash Cutting” on Sunday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The new dog park offers a beautiful, welcoming space for local dogs and their owners to enjoy together. Organizers are excited to officially open the gates to the public after months of dedicated fundraising, meticulous planning, and overwhelming support from residents and businesses.

The Deer River community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening of the new Deer River Dog Park with a special community appreciation event and ceremonial “Leash Cutting” on

05/11/2026

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05/10/2026

Students at Cohasset Elementary School received a hands-on lesson in electrical safety Tuesday as employees from Lake Country Power brought the cooperative’s traveling electrical safety demonstration to the school.

Using a specialized demonstration trailer, Lake Country Power employees showed fourth and fifth grade students how electricity behaves in real-world situations, including the dangers of downed power lines, utility-line contact and electrical hazards around water.

COHASSET – Students at Cohasset Elementary School received a hands-on lesson in electrical safety Tuesday as employees from Lake Country Power brought the cooperative’s traveling electrical safety demonstration to the

05/08/2026

The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience with Sarah’s Serpentarium. These free events will travel to participating ALS libraries June 2—June 26, 2026.

Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 p.m.—Grand Rapids Area Library!

The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience with Sarah’s Serpentarium. These free events will travel to participating ALS libraries June 2—June 26, 2026.

05/07/2026

People in northern Minnesota are definitely in what we would consider some of our highest-risk parts of the state for tick-borne diseases,” said Elizabeth Schiffman, epidemiology supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Health.

Schiffman said northern Minnesota’s dense forests and brushy understory create ideal habitat for ticks.

GRAND RAPIDS — As warmer weather settles across northern Minnesota and residents head outdoors for hiking, fishing, yardwork and spring cleanup, state health officials say tick season is already underway