🌱 How far can you ride from Grand Rapids on the new Mesabi Trail?

Coffee in hand, Grand Rapids? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How far can you ride from Grand Rapids on the new Mesabi Trail?

Also on today's calendar: Stay Human Storytelling - Theme: Ready or Not and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine; breezy, cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mesabi Trail completion Minnesota: 165-mile route opens after 30 years (thedogoodpress.com) — Grand Rapids now anchors one end of the fully completed 165-mile Mesabi Trail, giving local cyclists, walkers, and skiers a continuous paved route all the way to Ely. The long-planned trail links 28 Iron Range communities, passes historic mining sites and scenic forests, and offers easy access to camping, lodging, and year-round outdoor recreation for residents starting right from town.
   

📸 Around Grand Rapids

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grand Rapids

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• BINGO at Zorbaz →
  Zorbaz, 32946 Crystal Springs Rd, Grand Rapids
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Stay Human Storytelling - Theme: Ready or Not →
  Klockow Brewing Company, 36 Southeast 10th Street, Grand Rapids
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) →
  Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, 144 Southeast 17th Street, Grand Rapids
  8:30 am
• Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 →
  Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, 144 Southeast 17th Street, Grand Rapids
  8:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Attend Our Hiring Event at MDI! →
  825 Lily Lane, Grand Rapids
  11:00 am
• Celebrating Marvelous Music (Senior Series) →
  Ives Studio Theater, Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids
  1:00 pm
• Celebrating Marvelous Music →
  Ives Studio Theater, Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids
  1:00 pm
• Grand Rapids Area Epilepsy Awareness Peer Led Connect Group →
  Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• MorningBird at Eagles Club - Grand Rapids →
  Eagles Club - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
  8:30 pm
• MorningBird - Eagles Club Grand Rapids →
  Grand Rapids MN
  8:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Women's Gathering →
  The Commons, 320 SE 21st St, Grand Rapids
  9:00 am
• Greg Foss →
  Klockow Brewing Company, 36 Southeast 10th Street, Grand Rapids
  6:00 pm

📣 Grand Rapids Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service Sales in Grand Rapids. Apply here.
• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Sales Consultant in Grand Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Rapids here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hibbing

• Two lost hunters found near Hibbing after drone search (northernnewsnow.com)
• Ryan Cos. (finance-commerce.com)

Chisholm

• Giants volleyball sweeps Rebels 3-0 (hometownsource.com)

Ok Grand Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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