Grand Rapids Herald-Review

08/21/2025

In the two weeks since trail runners and walkers reported an aggressive coyote on Sylvan Point Trail near West Elementary School in Grand Rapids, authorities trapped two coyotes, euthanized and submitted them for rabies testing.

In the two weeks since trail runners and walkers reported an aggressive coyote on Sylvan Point Trail near West Elementary School in Grand Rapids, authorities trapped two coyotes, euthanized and

08/20/2025

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, presented during the Chamber Luncheon held on August 11.

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, presented during the Chamber Luncheon held on August 11. These annual scholarships support

08/19/2025

On Wednesday, August 13, the Grand Rapids Area Library hosted its beloved annual Summer celebration from 2-5 p.m. This event was in celebration of the finale of the Summer Reading Program, which takes place from early June to mid-August to keep children learning over the summer break. Children and their families were able to attend the event and turn in their completed summer reading cards in exchange for a free book.

On Wednesday, August 13, the Grand Rapids Area Library hosted its beloved annual Summer celebration from 2-5 p.m. This event was in celebration of the finale of the Summer Reading

08/17/2025

Local native Connor Stefan is on the road heading home. Only home for this journey is a 2700 mile bike ride from Seattle, Washington to Grand Rapids, Minn. He officially started his bike ride on Friday, Aug. 15 and believes it’ll take about 40 days to complete.

Stefan stated that every month, 44,000 men nationwide die by su***de. 1400 men every day, one life lost every minute. ‘Riding to Break the Silence’ is an effort to start a conversation about men’s mental health, especially when one feels stuck or without a purpose.

Local native Connor Stefan is (almost) on the road heading home. Only home for this journey is a 2700 mile bike ride from Seattle, Washington to Grand Rapids, Minn. He

08/16/2025

A new 132 unit apartment development is officially underway in Grand Rapids. Local dignitaries joined the Oppidan development team and community members Thursday at 2199 SW 8th Street to break ground on Mill + Miss, a market-rate housing project designed to meet the needs of the area’s expanding workforce.

A new 132 unit apartment development is officially underway in Grand Rapids. Local dignitaries joined the Oppidan development team and community members Thursday at 2199 SW 8th Street to break

08/14/2025

Your coffee date just got cuter 😍

08/13/2025

A Quick Note About Best of Itasca Winners

We know some of you have already seen posts from businesses and individuals sharing that they’ve won a Best of Itasca title this year. While we love the excitement, our usual process is to keep results under wraps until our official feature is published.

This year, the news has slipped out a bit early — and while it’s not our norm, we’re asking for your patience. We still have to notify many of our 131 winners and make sure everyone gets the recognition they deserve.

Thank you for celebrating with us, and stay tuned — the full list and stories behind our winners are coming soon!

08/11/2025

You may have seen the black and orange Rapids Rising trailer a few times around town recently as the organization joined in on the Lumberjack Days and National Night Out festivities over the last week. Dozens of locals stopped by for information and signed up to help strengthen the important work this non-profit is doing to uplift area youth.

You may have seen the black and orange Rapids Rising trailer a few times around town recently as the organization joined in on the Lumberjack Days and National Night Out

08/10/2025

On August 8, 2025, at approximately 6:39 p.m., a City of Walker Police Officer was flagged down by a resident reporting a male wearing only boxer shorts and acting erratically. Around the same time, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that a male matching the same description was in front of a business on Minnesota Avenue carrying a knife.

Walker, MN — On August 8, 2025, at approximately 6:39 p.m., a City of Walker Police Officer was flagged down by a resident reporting a male wearing only boxer shorts

08/09/2025

Another annual National Night Out downtown was enjoyed by children and their families at the Old Central School on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The community gathered for a fun evening spent with the Grand Rapids Police Department, the Cohasset Fire Department, state troopers, SWAT, businesses, and community groups.

Another annual National Night Out downtown was enjoyed by children and their families at the Old Central School on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The community gathered for a fun evening spent

08/08/2025

In their most recent Summer funding cycle, Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless has granted Grace House of Itasca County $3,000 toward school-related expenses for homeless students or in-transition housing students.

At a time when individuals and households throughout Minnesota are experiencing hardships in numbers never seen before, the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Foundation is working hard

08/07/2025

The Star of the North Lions have started their $9,000 annual distribution to Local Charities.

Those receiving funds this year are;

1. Grand Rapids HS Pantry Program

2. Habitat for Humanity

3. Grace House

4. YMCA Child Daycare

5. Elder Circle

6. Cancer Crisis Fund

7. Advocates for Family Peace

8. Community Cafe

9. Second Harvest Food Bank

10. Caring for Kids

11. Youth for Christ

12. GR High School Trap Team

13. GR High School Fishing Team

14. St Joes school

15. Grand Rapids Archery Club

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