Grand Rapids Herald-Review

11/27/2025

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11/27/2025

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11/26/2025

Grand Rapids High School Student Council recently wrapped up its first annual “Everything but the Turkey” food drive, a school-wide effort focused on supporting local families during the Thanksgiving season. Over the past few weeks, students and staff donated shelf-stable foods that can be combined to create a classic Thanksgiving meal—everything except the turkey.

Grand Rapids High School Student Council recently wrapped up its first annual “Everything but the Turkey” food drive, a school-wide effort focused on supporting local families during the Thanksgiving season.

11/25/2025

The Deer River Dog Park Project and Great Tails Animal Rescue are teaming up to host a flavorful evening of food and community spirit at the Chili Cookoff Fundraiser, happening Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4—7 p.m. at the Deer River Vet’s Club.

The Deer River Dog Park Project and Great Tails Animal Rescue are teaming up to host a flavorful evening of food and community spirit at the Chili Cookoff Fundraiser, happening

11/24/2025

The Minnesota Vikings have named an All State football team since 2002. This is the first time a player from Grand Rapids has been honored on that team. Congrats to Oliver Spahn on another recognition made possible by the efforts of himself and his teammates. Oliver is invited and will be recognized during the Vikings Dec. 7 game against Washington. Well done!

Full team can be found here:

https://www.vikings.com/community/high-school-football/all-state-team

11/24/2025

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics) welcomed more than 600 visitors from across the region to its Fall Open House on Tuesday, November 18, offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at Minnesota’s newest and most advanced taconite mining operation and an up-close look at Minnesota’s largest mining trucks.

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics) welcomed more than 600 visitors from across the region to its Fall Open House on Tuesday, November 18, offering the public a behind-the-scenes look

11/22/2025

For most people, visiting a chiropractor might mean relief from a stiff neck or a sore back. For Dr. Eric Soderberg, however, chiropractic care became a lifeline—and ultimately, a calling. Today, as the founder of Freedom Chiropractic in Grand Rapids, he is the town’s first and only provider specializing in upper cervical chiropractic, a precise approach focused on the top of the neck, where the skull meets the spine, that can influence the entire nervous system.

https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/from-injury-to-innovation-dr-eric-soderberg-and-the-power-of-upper-cervical-care/article_ad02ca5d-b636-431b-bb61-19cf6dbca66f.html

11/21/2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 28. The DNR offers four “Free Park Days” each year to encourage Minnesotans to explore a new park or visit an old favorite, and reap the benefits of spending time outdoors.

Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

11/20/2025

“This book is a kid’s guide to learning and living their special purpose,” said Clancy. “The story is a way to let children have fun learning about the concepts that bring meaning to their life. I was astounded to discover that there are no books to teach young children about fulfilled living, which is what true success is all about.”

Ask 100 kids in first grade who Taylor Swift is, what social media is or what is special about the iPhone 17 and chances are good they will all be

11/19/2025

📸 CALLING ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS!
We’re putting together our annual Itasca County Resource Guide "The Source", and this year’s cover photo could be yours!

If you’ve captured a stunning moment that represents the beauty, people, or spirit of Itasca County, we want to see it. ❤️

Send your photo submissions by November 26th to:
[email protected]

We can’t wait to showcase our community through your lens!

11/19/2025

You may have noticed the new, large, very blue swing set-up alongside Crystal Lake near the roundabout by the Itasca County Fairgrounds.

The swing-set is shaped like ice tongs and was created by Greg Mueller.

You may have noticed the new, large, very blue swing set-up alongside Crystal Lake near the roundabout by the Itasca County Fairgrounds.