Courtesy City of Grand Rapids

Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 5:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall

GRAND RAPIDS WEATHER

Founded in 1901 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Blandin Paper became UPM-Kymmene's first North American mill in October 1997 and is one of northern Minnesota's largest employers. Its four paper machines have an annual capacity of about 515,000 short tons (463,500 metric tons), manufacturing No. 3, 4 and 5 grades of paper with basis weights ranging from 30 to 60 pounds.

The Children's Discovery Museum is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Our mission is to engage the children and families of Northern Minnesota in exploring nature, art, history and their place as part of the world.

Recreated turn-of-the-century logging camp. After the exhibits, visit the logging camp where you'll find the camp blacksmith, saw filer, clerk, cook and lumberjacks. Then, board the moored river "wanigan," a floating cook shack used when the logs and men headed downstream to the mills. Then take a seat on the porch of a 1930s Minnesota Forest Service patrolman's cabin and lookout tower and hear about the ranger's important work protecting woodland resources.

The Mississippi River is a treasure to be uncovered and explored. Her history runs deep as a long-whiskered catfish on a hot summer day. Her tales are timeless. Discover her stories, and create some of your own on a pleasure drive along the Minnesota Great River Road - National Scenic Byway of the Mississippi River. The Great River Road offers 575 miles of historic and scenic touring through the heart of Minnesota. The byway meanders through a wide variety of landscapes — the humble headwaters, countryside dappled with lakes, the northwoods, ribbons of lush resort and farm country, rolling bluffs, big cities and charming river communities. Worthy of a week's vacation in its entirety, the Mississippi flows naturally through six distinct regions whose unique river experiences can be explored on excursions of any length.

Most recently, the Society purchased and moved to it permanent home at 201 North Pokegama Avenue, previously the “Corcoran Building”. The new location houses the Itasca Museum, Gift Shop, the Karjala Genealogy and History Research Center, and preservation room filled with all it’s objects. Aside from collecting and preserving records, the Society performs outreach through traveling exhibits, newspaper articles and other written materials, and educational programs. The history that the ICHS works to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate is YOUR history, YOUR past, YOUR heritage. We hope to continue to serve you for the next sixty years and beyond. We appreciate your support, and we welcome your involvement.

The Judy Garland Museum® is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General admission for all ages is $5 per person. Age 1 and under free.

Since 1960, MacRostie Art Center (formerly Itasca Art Association) has been a respected resource for visual arts programming and exhibits, as well as other cultural and community events. MacRostie Art Center promotes, teaches, exhibits, and sells art. Our community: north-central Minnesota. Our criteria: quality, diversity, originality.

Join us this year when the band plays Music that will dazzle the whole family. A riverboat whistle is heard in the distance and that long-awaited first glimpse of the Mississippi Melodie Showboat is seen around the river’s bend. We will all be magically carried back a hundred years in time to relieve the gaiety and excitement of the Showboat era on the Mighty Mississippi.

Enjoy culture at its finest with stage performances by local and professional touring artists, including symphony orchestras, comedians, touring theaters, ethnic and modern dance companies. Take a stroll through the Reif Center's art gallery which features work by local and regional artists in conjunction with the MacRostie Art Center.

Central School originally housed all grades, and was known for its academic rigor; students were required to learn the Latin classics - impressive for a tiny northwoods community! In 1908, a new high school was built, but Central School remained in use until the 1970s. In the 1980s, a major renovation was begun. Today, Central School houses the Heritage Museum, maintained by the Itasca County Historical Society, as well as a number of unique shops with a distinct and friendly local flavor.

LOcated next to the IRA Civic Grand Rapids Sports Complex Center. Amenities Include: Legion Baseball Field; Lighted Cross Country Ski Trails, IRA Civic Center, Conifer Field, Cody Siem Memorial Skateboard Park, Picnic and Park area, Horseshoe Courts. We have 2 small outdoor rinks along with a large outdoor rink located on the north side of the Civic Center.

Playground and Park Area, Picnic Area, Fenced Beach Swimming area, Raft and Diving Boards

Playground, Picnic & Park Area, Lit Tennis Courts (2), Softball Field, Hard Court Area, w/ Basketball, Outdoor Hockey Rink & Warming House

Playground, Picnic and Park Area, Creek Runs Through Park

Playground, Picnic and Park Area

Playground, Picnic and Park Area

The Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake Vermillion. The first 6 miles from Grand Rapids are paved for biking and in-line skating. The remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many isolated lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see the impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern portion of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds through state and national forest land. Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky.

Non-Motorized Bridge Crossing in Summer Snowmobile Bridge Crossing in Winter

Pokegama Golf Course of Grand Rapids is a Northland favorite. You'll enjoy our 18 hole layout on the shores of beautiful Pokegama Lake.  Men's, Women's, Senior's and Junior golf associations as well as the Minnesota PGA have chosen Pokegama as a host site for many local, regional, and state golf events.

Picnic and Park Area, Boat Landing.

Playground, Picnic & Park Area, 2 Sheltered Pavilions, Electricity, Water, Volleyball, and Horseshoes Court, Reservations Highly Recommended. Bridge Crossing Access

Playground, Picnic and Park Area

At 2,000 square miles School District #318 is the fourth largest public school district in land area in Minnesota. ISD #318, which covers most of Itasca County, is larger than New Hampshire. Within its boundaries are three other public school districts -- Deer River #317, Greenway #316 and Nashwauk-Keewatin #319.

Grades:  9-12
Students:  1104

Grades:  7-12
Students:  153

Grades:  6-8
Students:  755

Grades:  K-6
Students:  120

Grades:  K-5
Students:  322

Grades:  K-5
Students:  370

Grades:  K-5
Students:  397

Grades:  K-5
Students:  374

Grades:  K-12
Students:  22

Grades:  PK-6
Students:  200

Pastor:  Rev. Randy Junker
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

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Pastor: Douglas Hardt
Saturday Bible Study: 9:45 am
Saturday Worship:    11:00 am

Mission of the Blackberry Seventh-day Adventist Church...
Demonstrating Love, Sharing Truth

Pastor:  Dwight E. Streblow
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor:  Rev. Paul Nancarrow
Sunday Worship:  8:00 am and 10:00 am

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Pastor: Kim Johnson
Sunday Worship: 10:00 am

Pastor:  Paul Losik
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

Pastor: Greg DeMuth
Sunday Services:  8:00 am & 10:30am

Pastor:  David Reiten
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor:  Greg Rhodea
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor:  Jason Kirschenmann
Sunday Worship:  10:15 am

Pastor:  Cody Kuehl
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor: Ken Abramson
Sunday Worship: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

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Sunday Worship:  n/a

Pastor: Ron Lichtle
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

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Sunday Worship:  n/a

Pastor: Doug Hardt
Saturday Worship:  10:00 am

Pastor:  n/a
Saturday Worship:  11:00 am

Pastor:  Jay and Michelle Pepin
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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Sunday Worship:  n/a

Pastor: George Gilbertson
Sunday School:  9:15 am
Sunday Service:
   September through May: 8:00 am and 10:30 pm
   Memorial Day through Labor Day: 8:00 am and  9:30 am

Pastor: Fr. Jerry Weiss
Saturday Mass  5:00 pm
Sunday Mass    8:00 am and 10:30 am

Pastor: Rev Mark H Falck
Sunday Service: 10:15 am

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

Pastor: Marva Jean Hutchens
Sunday School:     9:00 am
Sunday Worship:  10:15 am 

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Pastor Lynn Ronsberg
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am and 11:00 am

For your enjoyment, AmericInn offers a warm and inviting indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. We also feature a comfortable lobby with a fireplace and complimentary continental breakfast. High speed wireless internet is always free and available throughout the building.

With its charming décor and comfortable amenities, the Grand Rapids Hotel, conveniently located in the beautiful northern Minnesota town of Grand Rapids near golf and historic attractions, provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere sure to please.

32 unit motel in Grand Rapids, MN. All rooms are ground floor with easy parking in front of your room & plenty of parking for trailers, etc. Some rooms face beautiful Forest Lake. Kitchenettes, 1 and 2 bedroom units, smoking and non-smoking. Restaurant/lounge next door. There is a large fishing pier on Forest Lake, as well as a public beach and playground area. Rooms are recently updated. Weekly and monthly rates. Hi Speed wireless available.

Our Motel offers Unique and Modern Rooms designed for complete comfort. Our units come with private bedrooms plus large kitchenettes with long term rates. You can enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay at The Itascan Motel any time of the year.

Bill and Julie Randolph work hard to be sure that your stay in Grand Rapids is great. At Pine Grove Motel you will find reasonable rates and clean rooms. They have a picnic area, a local beach, kitchenettes, trailer parking, drive up access and a sauna.  Weekly and monthly rates are available.

The award winning Grand Rapids Super 8 Motel welcomes you to the area where "Mother Nature is on Display" in all four seasons. After a long day of traveling or vacationing, we invite you to stop in and meet our family. Whether you are a business traveler, sportsmen or just traveling with your family, let our friendly and professional staff assist you in finding a clean and comfortable room that will best suit you.

Grand Rapids newest and finest full service hotel, a three story Arts and Craft Design building has 84 uniquely designed and beautifully furnished suites catering both to the business traveler and the traveling family. Business amenities include modern technologies, high-speed internet, full service business center, exercise center, a lending library, and a Board Room for special meetings.

Birch Bay Resort specializes in Northwoods family and fishing vacations far from the stress and pressure of every day life. Our rustic accommodations do not include data ports, telephones, or TVs; and you may not even receive a strong signal on your cell phone! In the heart of the Chippewa National Forest, our 5 lakeside cabins are complete with modern bathrooms and fully furnished kitchens.

Hidden Haven Resort is a quiet, secluded Minnesota family vacation resort set amidst the tall pines, birch and maple trees of Minnesota's Northwoods. This 30-acre family resort is located 12 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, MN, on the northwest shore of Big Bass Lake in Itasca County.

Little Bass Lake Resort (LBLR) is a nice quiet little resort on a nice quiet little lake six miles north of Grand Rapids.
You'll love it!!!

Murphy Landing Resort is located on Wabana Lake in the Chippewa National Forest, 17 miles north of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The resort has been in continuous operation for over 50 years.  Murphy Landing is known for its wonderful location, clean cottages, well-maintained grounds, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Come visit the only resort on beautiful Prairie Lake for a stress-free and restful family vacation. Our family resort offers five lake-front cabins nestled close to shore on our well-maintained grounds. All cabins are clean, cozy, have modern bathrooms, and fully furnished kitchens with microwaves.

Southwood Resort has been a small family run resort for over 50 years. The small family atmosphere and natural beauty that sets Southwood Resort apart from all others has been the reason for so many return guests every year. We invite you to become members of our Southwood family and share in our little piece of heaven. Enjoy the peaceful setting only the north woods can offer.

Sunset Point Resort is a 13-cabin, family-oriented lakeside resort in Northern Minnesota. Located on a peninsula of Bass Lake, we offer an affordable, relaxing lake vacation experience. For your family recreation you can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, volleyball, canoes/kayaks, pedal boat, campfires, playground, playhouse, tetherball, shuffleboard, and more! . Come make lasting vacation memories at Sunset Point Resort!

We are a year-round family vacation resort located on the southeast shore of Bass Lake near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring all our guests enjoy a fun-filled, relaxing family vacation.

• Located on beautiful Prairie Lake
• 55 shaded sites
• boat and paddleboat rental
• dump station
• playground area
• volleyball and basketball
• 26 full hookups/remaining sites
   with electric
• restrooms with showers
• swimming beach and raft
• rec. room/snack bar/tables
• canoe trips available

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