Welcome to Northern Minnesota's
​Edge of the Wilderness Area

~ March 2026 Calendar ~
2    ISD 318 School Board meeting, Administrative Board Room, 650 SW 7th St, Grand Rapids 6:30 p.m., open forum 6 p.m. Livestream at watchictv.org, 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or call (218) 327‑5704.
4    “The Club I Never Wanted to Join” breast cancer support group meets 3:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in the chapel, south entrance, Grand Rapids. More info with Lynn (218) 832-3612, [email protected].
5    Jesse Lake Lutheran hosts a Grief Support Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  For more information, call Marion at (320) 293-5741.
5    Practical Water Wisdom online programs over the lunch hour with Itasca Waters.  Topic: "Strategies for Recreation Watercraft Governance" with representatives of Sea Grant, MN Lakes and Rivers and DNR enforcement.  Register at itascawaters.org.
5    Bingo for Books at King School, 5:30 p.m. Free Community Cafe meal 4-5 p.m.
8    Daylight Savings Time begins. Set clocks forward one hour.
8    17th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby at Bender's Camp on Island Lake, 3.5 mi. on Co. Rd. 24 (North Island Lake Rd.; 65498 Benders Rd., Northome (new location). Ages 15 and under. Free. More info, contact Amanda at True Value (218) 897-5648 or (218) 766-1444. 
9    Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at (218) 659-2157.
9    Effie City Council meets at Effie Community Center, 6 p.m.
9    Blackduck ISD 32 School Board meets, 6 p.m. in the Media Center.
 9   Perry Heide VFW Post 9703 meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Marcell Family Center.  Everyone is welcome.
9    ISD 317 School Board meets at Deer River HS, 6 p.m. Public forum 5:45 p.m.
10  Township Annual Meeting night.
10  Stop & Stitch meets at the Marcell Family Center the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. More info, call Debbie at (218) 360-1503.
10  Bigfork City Council meets at City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
12  Classic Movies presents Jesus Christ Superstar, 6:30 p.m.,Edge Center, Bigfork.  Free.
14  Squaw Lake Fire Department hosts the annual Perch Jerkers Ice Fishing Contest on Round Lake, ice permitting. Use east access, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (NOTE corrected hours). Food available. $10 entry fee, kids under 10 free. Cash prizes for top ten fish.
14  St. Urho’s Day celebration in Squaw Lake at Leino’s Pub. Decorate a float or watch the parade at 5 p.m. across the bridge. More information, call the pub at (218) 659-2131.
17  St. Patrick’s Day.
17   Jessie Lake & Suomi Lutheran free community meal, 45834 Co. Rd. 4 in Talmoon 4-6 p.m.  Corned beef & cabbage.Takeout available.
18  ISD 363 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board meeting, 7 p.m., Northome School media center.
22  Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at (218) 659-2157.
23  No school, Deer River
23  ISD 318 School Board meeting, Administrative Board Room, 650 SW 7th St, Grand Rapids 6:30 p.m., open forum 6 p.m. Livestream at watchictv.org, 6 p.m.
24, 26 Auditions for EdgeWild Players An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Edge Center, Bigfork.
26  Music jam at the Marcell Family Center, 5 p.m.
27  No school, Blackduck School.
30-Apr 3  No school, Spring Break. Deer River, Bigfork
31  Bigfork Valley Hospital board meets in public meeting, 9 a.m.
31 Operation Round Up applications due at North Itasca Electric headquarters, 4:30 p.m.