In Focus: Park Rapids Expands Artist Representation in Latest Sculpture Trail

13 new sculptures are now decorating the paths and places around Park Rapids as part of this year’s Sculpture Trail. Started in 2016, the Sculpture Trail not only...

Mississippi Music Returns for 7th Summer Concert Series in Bemidji

The Bemidji waterfront will once again come alive as the Mississippi Music concert series returns for its 7th season. From the blues to folk music, eight musical acts...

In Business: Picture Frames Are Name of the Game at ‘Frame Up’ in Grand Rapids

It’s been said that a picture says a thousand words, but what about the frame that holds the picture? For Frame Up in Grand Rapids, the work that goes into creating the...

Brainerd Area’s Rusty Crayfish Brass Band Holds Album Release Concert in Nisswa

In 2018, a group of music teachers from the Brainerd area joined together in their love of New Orleans-style brass bands and sought to share this love with the community...

In Focus: Brainerd Lakes Area Rock Music & Arts Festival Welcomes Everyone

The focus of the Brainerd Lakes Area Rock Music & Arts Festival is to bring all walks of life together for the love of music and food. The festival, which runs...

Work of Artist Elsie Husom on Display at Brainerd Public Library

A new art exhibit featuring the work of Elsie Husom is on display at the Brainerd Public Library through the end of June. The exhibit includes 20 pieces of both abstract...

Judy Garland Museum Director Reacts to Indictment in Stolen Ruby Slippers Case

Officials at the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids say they were surprised and saddened when the news broke that a Grand Rapids man was involved with the theft of the...

Bemidji Public Arts Commission Voices Concerns Over Lack of Communication

The Bemidji Public Arts Commission provided their 2022 annual report at May 15’s regular council meeting. A major talking point mentioned was the lack of...

Man Indicted in Theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland

(AP) – A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North...

In Business: Traveling Art Pub Blends Art Education with Business Partnerships

It’s what some people call an art studio on the move. The Traveling Art Pub has expanded over its 10-year lifespan from central Minnesota to the northwest, looking...

In Focus: Bemidji Community Theater Presents Locally Written Play ‘Corresponding Lives’

What happens when you take the unique story of two lifelong friends, a cast of actors, and a community theater wanting to put on a show? The answer is, of course, Bemidji...

First City of Lights Foundation Reveals Upcoming Additions to Holiday Light Show

With the last bit of snow finally melted, a local organization is already preparing for this upcoming winter holiday season. The First City of Lights Foundation in...