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

~ June 2026 Calendar ~
1    Blackduck ISD 32 School Board meets, 6 p.m. in the Media Center.
2    Last day to file for many elected offices for Nov. 3 elections. Candidates for city, township, school district and Hospital District offices (without primaries) may file for office at their respective clerk’s office in July.
3     Last day of school, Bigfork, Deer River schools.
3    “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].
4    Jesse Lake Lutheran hosts a Grief Support Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  For more information, call Marion at (320) 293-5741.
4    Practical Water Wisdom online programs over the lunch hour with Itasca Waters.  Topic: "Potential Impacts of Fireworks and Lakes and Other Waters"  with Dr. Andrew Jackson of Texas Tech University. Register at itascawaters.org.
4-27  Edge Gallery, Bigfork hosts award winning taxidermy by Jeff Erlich of Bovey featuring specimens from North America and Africa. The gallery is open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Artist's reception Thurs., June 4, 5-7 p.m.
5    Start of Northome Farmers Market, each Friday, 3-6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. First day features “Treasures in the Trunk” sales where people can sell new, used or antique items from the trunk of their car or truck. Set up at 2 p.m., no charge, no early bird sales.
6    Musical trio Caleigh comes to the Edge Center theatre presenting a program of heritage international folk music in Minnesota. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Admission adults $10, youth free.
6    Take a Kid Fishing sponsored by the Squaw Lake Fire Department on Round Lake, 9 a.m.-noon.
8    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.
8    Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at (218) 659-2157.
8    ISD 317 School Board meets at Deer River HS, 6 p.m. Public forum 5:45 p.m.
8     Effie City Council meets at Effie Community Center, 6 p.m. .
9    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.
9    Bigfork City Council meets at City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
13   Kids Fishing Day at Discovery Center in Marcell, 8:30-noon. Preregister at Center.
13  Swampsiders Annual Spring ATV and Side-by-Side Ride.  Leaves at 10 a.m. from clubhouse, 29730 Co.Rd.52. Pancake breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m., freewill donation.
13   Third Coast Chamber Collective Chamber Music faculty recital at the Edge Theatre, Bigfork, 7 p.m.  Tickets at the door: adults $10, youth free. 
14  Flag Day
14  Open House for Wirt Town Hall renovations, 2-4 p.m.
14  Third Annual Rhubarb Social, 2-4 p.m. at the Mizpah Community Center. Bring a rhubarb dish to share, beverages provided. Cards, cribbage and games.
14  Deadline for submission of entries to the Edge Gallery Juried Exhibit in Bigfork. More information at EdgeCenterArts.org.
16   Jessie Lake & Suomi Lutheran free community meal, 45834 Co. Rd. 4 in Talmoon, 4-6 p.m.  Sloppy Joes and sides, takeout available.
17  ISD 363 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board meeting, 7 p.m., Northome School.
18   Edge of the Wilderness Book Club meets 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec) at the Marcell Family Center at 10 a.m.  New members welcome.
18  North Itasca Electric Annual Meeting in Bigfork, 2 p.m.
19  Juneteenth
20 Crazy Day in Northome starting at 8 a.m. with rummage sales on Main St. Food, races and crazy competitions.
20  Bigfork Valley Community Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser 9 hole scramble. Cash prizes. Benefits BVCF Grant program. Call (218) 743-4116 or sign up at Golf on the Edge.
21  Father’s Day
22  Women of the Woods meet 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson (218) 659-2157.
23  Northwoods Quilters meet 4th Tuesday of the months April - October at Marcell Town Hall,  9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Show ‘n Tell and quilting techniques.
25  Community Music Jam at Marcell Family Center, 5-8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
29 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.
30  Bigfork Valley Hospital board meets in public meeting, 9 a.m.