Community Corner
🌱 See how AmeriCorps is helping build net-zero homes in Grand Rapids
Coming up: Grand Rapids Farmer's Market on the Grand Rapids Patch calendar
Hello Grand Rapids! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- See how AmeriCorps is helping build net-zero homes in Grand Rapids
- Which new kids' books is Grand Rapids librarian Tracy Kampa loving now?
- How Grand Rapids boys soccer stayed unbeaten in a tense Hermantown showdown
Also on today's calendar: The Rural Business Growth Playbook and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Thursday: Sunshine; breezy, cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AmeriCorps team assists Habitat for Humanity home construction (hometownsource.com) — In Grand Rapids, an AmeriCorps NCCC team is working with Itasca County Habitat for Humanity to build three net-zero homes, including one right in town and two in Calumet. Local volunteers, churches, and businesses are pitching in with support, while the young AmeriCorps members gain hands-on service experience that will help expand affordable housing options for area families. 
• Story rugs, diamond heists, identity thriller among books reviewed by Tracy Kampa (kaxe.org) — Grand Rapids readers get fresh children's book recommendations from local librarian Tracy Kampa at the Grand Rapids Area Library, ranging from imaginative picture books to a Wild West true-crime caper and a twisty middle-grade thriller. She invites you to connect via the library's What We're Reading Facebook page or text line for more personalized suggestions and to share your own favorites.
• Hermantown & Grand Rapids boys soccer play to a draw in defensive stalemate (wdio.com) — Grand Rapids boys soccer battled Hermantown to a hard-fought 1–1 draw, with the Thunderhawks equalizing late on the road. The result keeps Grand Rapids' strong season going at 9-1-2 and sets up a home match against Superior on Tuesday afternoon that local fans can attend and support.
📸 Around Grand Rapids
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grand Rapids
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★ Featured events ★
- Grand Rapids Farmer's Market →
Farmers Market, 11 Golf Course Rd, Grand Rapids
8:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- CLASS 68 -JOHN 259-1492
Itasca County Fair Grounds, 1336 Fairgrounds Rd, Grand Rapids
10:00 am - The Rural Business Growth Playbook →
Blandin Foundation Meeting Room, 100 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids
3:00 pm - Community Night →
CoHaus, 423 NE 6th Ave, Grand Rapids
6:00 pm - Stay Human Storytelling - Theme: Ready or Not →
Klockow Brewing Company, 36 Southeast 10th Street, Grand Rapids
6:00 pm - Frankenfeldt (GR Players)
Ives Studio Theater, Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapi
7:00 pm - Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 →
Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, 144 Southeast 17th Street, Grand Rapids
8:30 am - Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) →
Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, 144 Southeast 17th Street, Grand Rapids
8:30 am
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Grand Rapids Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CLASS 68 -JOHN 259-1492
Itasca County Fair Grounds, 1336 Fairgrounds Rd, Grand Rapids
10:00 am - Community Cafe →
Itasca County Family YMCA, 400 River Rd, Grand Rapids
4:30 pm - Frankenfeldt (GR Players)
Ives Studio Theater, Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapi
7:00 pm - Kim Harrington at RBC →
Rapids Brewing Company, 214 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Specialist in Grand Rapids. Apply here.
- Marvin posted a job opening for Evening Shift Production Associate - Located in Warroad, MN - Located in Warroad, MN in Grand Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Rapids here.
🗞 Nearby News
Remer
- Minnesota high school football: Week 4 recruiting risers (startribune.com)
Hibbing
- Vikings Weekly: Volleyball wins tournament championship, football remains undefeated (wtip.org)
- USW/Cliffs steelmaking contract talks to resume Thursday (hometownsource.com)
Chisholm
- Series of workshops explores the hidden physical toll of unprocessed grief (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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