EVENTS

The organization partners with World Vision, with a goal to bring access to clean water to everyone by 2030.

The Sustainable Sheep and Fiber Community of Northern Minnesota brought wool growers and woolen goods producers together Sept. 10 in Park Rapids.

Droughts, like Minnesota’s last year, the worst in the past century, are more common. As are forest fires, and catastrophes of biblical proportions. It’s time to be a Water Protector, not hate on us. This year’s Water is Life Concert is Sunday, Sept. 4, at Bayfront in Duluth, with Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, Corey Medina, Low and more.

Nostalgia for old methods and enthusiasm for the new came together Aug. 27 at Ron Griffith Field, west of Park Rapids.

The event begins bright and early, 18 miles west of Park Rapids.

Strong attendance by younger families shows signs of hope that old-school farming and logging ways will remain a living history.

A nice crowd turned out on Saturday, Aug. 20 to help the village of Wolf Lake celebrate its 39th Annual Harvest Festival.

Craig Samborski said it's almost like a religion. People have wept with joy upon seeing it for the first time. They’ve flown to the U.S. from Japan and other countries to see it in person. A young couple each had the duck tattooed on their ankles and tracked him down to take a selfie. He gets at least a dozen emails a day from fans.

Fair officials said the 1,200 open positions are among more than 2,700 employees hired each year to staff the fair, which runs Aug. 25-Sept. 5. Positions include ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking and park & ride attendants, barn attendants and custodians.