Grand Rapids Herald-Review

07/10/2025

Next, we would like to recognize Kayla Jenkins, Gunnar Larson, and Alfred Necas from Grand Rapids Area Schools who each earned as recipients of the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund - Alworth Scholarship.

Since 1949, the Alworth Scholarship has granted funds to over 5,400 students for college helping them to achieve their dreams. The Alworth Scholarship will enable you to:
-> Attend Your First Choice College
-> Study More - Worry Less
-> Participate in Extracurricular Activities
-> Feel More Confident - Others Believe in Me
-> Graduate from College with Little to No Debt

07/10/2025

Pastor Matt Boyd of the Grace Bible Chapel in Northwest Grand Rapids shares that the church’s new 18-hole disc golf course is complete, ready, and open for use right now,

07/10/2025

Creating meaning from tragedy: this was the desire of sisters Kara Williams and Leah Geisler when they created the Foster Hope Scholarship Fund in 2024.

Spurred to action after the tragic death of Kara’s foster son baby A, the pair reached out to Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) about establishing a scholarship in his honor.

Creating meaning from tragedy: this was the desire of sisters Kara Williams and Leah Geisler when they created the Foster Hope Scholarship Fund in 2024.

07/09/2025

Hospitality powerhouse couple Amanda and Kyle Lussier, along with a team of investors, officially opened the doors to The Pines Restaurant on Friday, June 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the local chamber—and the buzz hasn’t stopped since.

Hospitality powerhouse couple Amanda and Kyle Lussier, along with a team of investors, officially opened the doors to The Pines Restaurant on Friday, June 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted

07/08/2025

July brings sunshine, celebration, and the perfect opportunity to give back. As our communities come alive with summer events and activities, there are countless ways to make a meaningful difference. Whether you’re lending a hand at a local festival, helping prepare students for back-to-school season, or simply offering your time to those in need, every act of service counts. This month, let’s channel the spirit of summer into connection, compassion, and community impact.

July brings sunshine, celebration, and the perfect opportunity to give back. As our communities come alive with summer events and activities, there are countless ways to make a meaningful difference.

07/07/2025

The Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork is proud to display the landscape and portrait oil paintings by Nelia Harper French, a classically trained artist who draws her inspiration from the wilderness and people of Northern Minnesota.

Show: July 10 - Aug. 2 (gallery hours Thurs. - Sat. 1-4 p.m.)

07/04/2025

Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish.

Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a

07/03/2025

The Blandin Foundation recently awarded $10.2 million in grants, backing local initiatives across Itasca County and rural northern Minnesota that align with the foundation’s strategic priorities of community wealth building, rural placemaking and building up small communities.

The Blandin Foundation recently awarded $10.2 million in grants, backing local initiatives across Itasca County and rural northern Minnesota that align with the foundation’s strategic priorities of community wealth building,

07/02/2025

When he was 19 years old, Brandon Allie broke his neck when diving off a dock into shallow water. He was able to recover his mobility, but a car accident in the winter of 2022 left him unable to walk, and for over 24 months, he faced the daily reality of life in bed and in a wheelchair. Once active in the community and deeply involved in helping others through his work with First Call for Help 211, Allie suddenly found himself reliant on others for basic needs.

Local man overcomes spinal injury to pursue his purpose

07/02/2025

Only a few more days left to nominate your favorite businesses and get them enough nominations to remain in the top five of their categories to move on to the voting phase!

https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/contests/

07/01/2025

1,000 miles away from Grand Rapids in the scenic mountains of Big Sky, Montana. Hundreds of people gathered to learn a new direction toward strengthening community health from Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and his team at the Montana Summer Institute.

The hundreds of people gathered at this workshop represented dozens of stakeholders, cohorts and coalitions from communities around the country, similar to the GRIP Coalition. Many attended to learn the “Positive Community Norms Framework,” possibly to return home with ideas and principles from this model to benefit the people in their communities.

Is there a greater responsibility of society than to guide its youth toward a safe and healthy future?

06/30/2025

A unique store with a unique story…we had fun diving in and exploring at Clara's Cupboard LLC ! Check out what an awesome place it is with us.