Polar Bear Days

“Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities Event

The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Tourism Committee and the Minnesota Discovery Center invite you to the Redhead Mountain Bike Park to experience a few of the great outdoor activities our region offers with the “Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities event.

You will have the opportunity to try out kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and hiking with experienced volunteers from our community.
This activity will give you the advantage of learning proper safety, equipment use and a guided tour of the area.
For some of the activities 30 West and the Minnesota Discovery Center will be loaning out “adult” sized equipment.
Registration for the “Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities is required to reserve your spot in line, please fill out one registration form per participant.
Each activity will begin at the top of the hour beginning at 4:00 PM with the last opportunity offered at 7:00 PM.
Registration is required to hold equipment.
Equipment will be held with a registration until 10 minutes after the hour.  After which, equipment will be released for those at the park who would like to participate. All equipment for this event is adult sized.

WHERE:

Minnesota Discovery Center’s Redhead MTB Park Trailhead entrance 1005 Discovery Drive Chisholm, MN

WHEN:

August 24th 2023 4PM-7PM

Register for a FREE activity at the “Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities Event now!

For Questions please contact:
Hibbing Area Chamber Of Commerce
Phone: 218-262-3895
Want to see more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our City of Chisholm 55719 website for more!
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United Way Renegade Trail Run

The United Way Renegade Trail Run will be taking place on September 9th at the Redhead MTB Park along their newest trail. Competitive running & non-competitive running, walking, and hiking, along with a new division for the Distance Loop and competitive rucking! All proceeds from the event go towards the United for Veterans program!

Registration fee will cover the cost of the trail run, shirt, chip timing, (1) free beer for runners 21+, or (1) free root beer.

Pricing will begin at $40 for adults and $20 for youth (12 and under) from June 1st-August 25th. Prices will increase to $50 for adults and $30 for youth from August 26th-September 9th!

  • Friday, September 8th – 3PM-6PM Packet Pickup
  • Saturday, September 9th – 7:45AM Registration Opens/Packet Pickup
  • 8:30AM – Presentation of Colors
  • 8:45AM – Competitive 5K Start
  • 9AM – Distance Looping Race Start
  • 9:15AM – Ruck Weighted Division Start
  • 9:30AM/9:45AM/10AM/10:15AM – Non Competitive 5K Starts
  • 10:30AM – Walkers Only 5K Start
  • 12PM – Awards Presentation

About the Distance Looping Run:

Run the Renegade 5K as many times as you are able starting at 9AM; last eligible loops end at 11AM

About the Ruck Weighted Division:

Bring your own 5olbs of weight to ruck across the 5K course! Bring a burlap sack filled with sand or a bag filled with canned food to donate to United Way following the run (be creative!)

Register for the United Way Renegade Trail Run

Attendees will also be able to purchase food on site from Later Tater & The Ice Cream Truck LLC! Entertainment by K&J Entertainment will also be on site at the Redhead MTB Park.

Want to see more upcoming events and news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our City of Chisholm website!

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$12K Summer Speed Raffle

Win some big bucks this August with the $12,000 Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in Chisholm! Only 200 tickets will be available for purchase at $100 each, there will also be a split-the-pot and black & red games going on throughout the raffle drawing. Tickets are available now and the drawing will be held on August 17th starting at 5:30 PM, and if you’re wondering why it is called a “speed raffle” that because we’re only going to be revealing the winners for a much faster drawing party!

This event is a fundraiser for Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce & our events! So come out to the Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in support of our great community events that we hold throughout the year and maybe even win big!

Want to order some food at Snickers while you’re at the drawing party? Check out their full menu and grab a pizza for you & your friends to enjoy for the drawing!

Raffle ticket holders do not need to be present at the drawing party to win but it’s going to be a fun time, so don’t miss out!

WHERE TO GET RAFFLE TICKETS

  • Snickers Pizza & Pub
  • Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill
  • Keyboard Liquor
  • Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Valentini’s Supper Club
  • Tom & Jerry’s Bar

SUMMER SPEED RAFFLE PRIZES

  • First Prize – $8,000
  • Second Prize – $1,500
  • Third Prize – $500
  • 7 Winners – $200
  • 6 Winners – $100

Want to know about more upcoming events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at the official Chisholm 55719 website for more!

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Iron Man Market

The Iron Man Market Community Night Out will be hosted by the Chisholm Lions Club & Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill on July 27th and August 24th. This is a great opportunity for some professional & community networking on top of a great chance to bring the family out for a fun night out!

LIVE music on the patio, team building activities, complimentary eats, and vendors of food, crafts & art!

The street will be blocked off near Kiwanis Park (Sabin’s Lot) to 2nd Avenue for the duration of the event as well, so plan your driving route accordingly!

The Iron Man Market is also a Chisholm Lions Club Membership Drive. Learn more about the Chisholm Lions Club on their official FB Page!

WHERE & WHEN

July 27th & August 24th; 4 PM – 9 PM

WANT TO BE A VENDOR?

This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, art, or crafts! To become a vendor contact:

Jed at (218) 966-0697

OR

Kelly Harris at (218) 969-7342

All tables, power cords, cloths, tents, canopies, etc. will be provided by vendor/business.

 

Hope to see everyone there, it’s going to be a fun night!

 

Want to see more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit the official Chisholm 55719 website for more!

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Bands, Brews & BBQ

Minnesota Discovery Center is bringing back Bands, Brews, & BBQ starting on June 1st! Stop by and enjoy some food and music from a variety of performers on Thursdays from June through August 4PM-8PM (Unless there is a concert in the amphitheater that Thursday). It is FREE to attend and is a family friendly event that is perfect for soaking in some summer vibes.Enjoy delicious BBQ menu items, signature drinks & adult beverages, live music, yard games, fire pits and the beautiful grounds of the Minnesota Discovery Center!

We will also be offering a food court menu in addition to featured BBQ entrees at each event. Ice cream will also be available. Stay tuned for the menu and featured BBQ entrees soon!Bands, Brews, & BBQ will take place outdoors in The Rustic Pig Food Court, neatly tucked away on the Minnesota Discovery Center’s award-winning campus.

Where:

Minnesota Discovery Center – 1005 Discovery Drive Chisholm, MN

When:

Thursdays starting June 4th from 4 PM-8 PM

Don’t miss out on Bands, Brews, & BBQ this summer, everyone is invited to this weekly cookout party!

JUNE MUSIC LINE UP:

June 1st | Rich Mattson & Germaine Gemberling

June 8th | Jesse Munter

June 15th | BlackHawk (Amphitheater) TICKETS REQUIRED mndiscoverycenter.com/visit/amphitheater-concerts/

June 22nd | Mel Annala

June 29th | High Range

JULY MUSIC LINE UP:

July 6th | R&B (Sharon Rowbottom & Dan Boyer)

July 13th | Horse Face (Tom Frichek)

July 20th | Ryder Grove

AUGUST MUSIC LINE UP:

August 3rd | Joe Filipovich

August 10th | Tamburitzans (Amphitheater – Tickets at MnDiscoveryCenter.com) – No Bands, Brews, & BBQ.

August 17th | Mia Thompson

August 18th | Wild Horses (Amphitheater – Tickets at MnDiscoveryCenter.com) – No Bands, Brews, & BBQ.

August 24th | Stephen Stern

August 31st | Reggie Ducote

Want to hear about more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our official Chisholm 55719 website!

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Polar Bear Days

THE COLDEST FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR

Polar Bear Days are here again February 8th – February 26th. Towards the end of winter the best, coldest, winter festival takes place in Chisholm with a variety of events including raffles, bingo, and more. Events are still being put together but a full list will be coming soon, so make sure to follow Polar Bear Days on Facebook for updates.

 

CONFIRMED EVENTS

February 8th

February 10th

  • 12th Annual Valentini’s Mixed Bean Bag Tourney
  • Bittersweet at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill

February 11th

  • “I’m New Here” Iron Range Research Center Orientation Tour led by MDC Archivist Chris Welter
  • Vintage Snowmobiles at Tom & Jerry’s
  • Mixed Valentine’s Day Dart Tournament at Sidelines

February 13th

  • Tasting Party at Healthy Vibes – Learn more about Herbalife products, try some delicious & surprising options that you can order or take home. $5 tickets

February 14th

  • Valentine’s Day Dinner at Valentini’s

February 15th

  • Annual Chisholm Chamber $12,000 Raffle – Purchase your tickets at designated venues for your chance to win BIG! Side raffles, food, and drinks at Tom & Jerry’s Bar the evening of the raffle drawing.
  • Scavenger Hunt & Cookie Decorating at Chisholm Public Library

February 16th

  • Bring Your Own Partner Smear Tournament at Sidelines

February 18th

February 19th

  • Tom & Jerry’s Daytona Party
  • “Formerly Charles” at Jim’s

February 20th

  • Sidelines Smear

February 21st

  • Polar Bear Days Music Bingo at Jim’s
  • Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras at Jim’s

February 22nd

  • Boys & Girl’s Hoop Club Pasta Fundraiser at Valentini’s

February 23rd

  • Late Night at the Research Center

February 24th

  • All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Valentini’s

February 25th

  • Northern Traxx Ride – The Annual Northern Traxx Polar Bear Days Ride will start at 10AM at Jim’s Sports Club with breakfast specials and will return at 8PM for in town fun!
  • Luau Party – The Annual Luau Party at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill will feature music from Merchants of Swill
  • Sled the City
  • Chisholm Lion’s Club Kids Pajama Party
  • Snowshoe Adventure Hike
  • Pool Tournament at T &T DOM
  • “The Hooligans” at T&T DOM 

 

Ongoing Events

  • Pick up Your “Take & Make Craft” from Chisholm Library
  • “Never Dry: The Rise of Prohibition on The Iron Range” Exhibit at Minnesota Discovery Center
  • Youth & Adult Snowshoe Rentals at Minnesota Discovery Center
  • Tuesdays –
    • Karaoke at Sidelines Sports Bar
  • Wednesdays –
    • Storytime at Chisholm Public Library
    • Open Mic at T&T DOM
  • Thursdays –
    • Wheel of Meat at T&T DOM
  • Fridays –
    • Freeze! It’s Fish Friday at Jim’s
    • Friday Night Meat Raffle at Jim’s
    • Karaoke at T&T DOM
  • Saturdays –
    • Soup Saturday at Valentini’s

 

See more upcoming events, news, and alerts on our Chisholm website

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Lake Street Trick or Treat

On October 28th we will be having our Lake Street Trick or Treat event throughout downtown Chisholm! Kids will trick or treat storefront to storefront through downtown Chisholm dressed up in their costumes to transform Lake Street into the spookiest place on The Range and will collect their treats from all participating storefront locations in a safe and fun environment! Local businesses will open their doors and provide a variety of candies, snacks, and treats for the kids to grab (and we hope all of you adults will be dressed up too, it is the reason for the season!)

Last year’s Lake Street Trick or Treat was a smashing hit and we filled Chisholm with all manner of witches, ghosts, ghouls, heroes & villains. We hope to see everyone having just as much fun (if not more) as last year’s event. A full list of participating locations will be made available as the date approaches and will be available here or on our socials!

More information to come, but save the date and make sure that your costumes are set for Halloween the way that you remember it when you were a kid! Nothing brings more joy than seeing kids having fun on Halloween!

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Chisholm Kiwanis 15K Raffle

The Kiwanis 15K Raffle will be taking place on September 7th at Valentini’s Supper Club on Lake Street! Tickets are $100 each and go towards the upcoming Chisholm Splash Pad which will be located near the bocce ball courts once construction begins.

The prizes are as follows:

First Prize- $9,000

Second Prize- $3,000

Third Prize- $1,000

Fourth Prize- $500

5 Winners @ $200

5 Winners @ $100

I don’t know about you, but $9K would do a lot for me and you can claim it for yourself with one ticket and a little bit of luck! Only 300 tickets will be available so get yours before they’re gone! The Kiwanis 15K Raffle tickets may be purchased at Chisholm Chamber, Chisholm Kiwanis, Valentini’s Supper Club, Tom & Jerry’s, or Jim’s Sports Club! Also check the Chisholm Chamber socials for updates. It’s exciting that we will soon be having  new installation in town  during those hot summer months and the entire community had a part to play in making this possible! It’s going to be a fun drawing with some high stakes and some big winners! Participants do not need to be present to win, however, you won’t want to miss out on the fun and drama of the drawing!

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Chisholm All-Class Reunion

The Chisholm All-Class Reunion will be going on from August 3rd through August 7th alongside Doc “Moonlight” Graham Days and the St. Louis County Fair. There will be plenty going on in  Chisholm so make sure you don’t miss out on all of the fun!

Recurring Events

  • Senior Citizens Center Reunion Headquarters 319 W Lake St – Photo display, coffee and light lunches, served 9AM – 3PM lunch 11:00 – 1:30
  • St. Louis County Fair
  • School Tours 10AM – 2PM Junior High and Senior High School Tours, no registration or fee, meet at the flagpole in front of “old” Senior High which is now the Chisholm Elementary School (Wed-Fri)
  • “Canteen” above City Hall Open House. Chisholm memorabilia on display.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

  • 10AM Chisholm Public Library Special Storytime Program with musician Steven Solkela – “The One-Man Band”
  • 6PM Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce “Moonlight” Festival Bingo at Valentini’s Supper Club
  • 7PM Open Mic at T&T DOM
  • 7PM – 10PM Music at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill, “The Adjustments”, a Blues/Rock band from Duluth, MN featuring Alex Nelson, Justin Lofquist, Charles Lattimore and Chisholm High School math teacher Tim Nelson on the guitar. Sponsored by the Chisholm Downtown Revitalization Project and the All Class Reunion Committee.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

  • 3D Professional Chalk Painting – All day on Lake St.
  • 9AM Chisholm Alumini Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament. To register please email Pam Pioske. Registration deadline of July 27, 2022. All Proceeds to benefit the Chisholm Volleyball Club.
  • 12PM – 3PM Music in the Pocket Park – Steven Solkela – “The One Man Band”
  • 4PM – 7PM Music in the Pocket Park – Gary Dupuis
  • 4PM – Sign Up for the Alumini Bean Bag Tournament at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill
  • 6PM Wheel of Meat at T&T DOM
  • 6PM Smear Tournament at Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill – $10 per person – 50c a set  – 4 point
  • 7PM Live Music at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill – Award winning musician, Joe Flip, performing with his hand made oil can guitar.
  • 8PM Film Festival at the Chisholm High School Auditorium. Watch 4 professional documentary movies about Chisholm (Valentini’s Supper Club, Chisholm Curling Club, Redhead Mountain Bike “Reclaimed”, and The Poachers Hunting Shack). 1 hour in length. Admission $5 and a food shelf donation. Proceeds to benefit the Chisholm Quarterback Club and the Chisholm Food Shelf. Documentary artist Matt Koshmrl.

Friday, August 5, 2022

  • 8AM Chisholm All-Class Alumni Basketball Game. 3 v. 3 Tournament. Competitive and Recreational Divisions for Men’s Teams and Women’s Teams. To register, call Tony Antonutti at 218-208-8675. Chamber Cash Payout. All proceeds to benefit the Hoops Club.
  • 9AM Jim’s Sport’s Club Bar & Grill – All Class Reunion Breakfast Fundraiser. Proceeds to benefit the Chisholm Community Foundation.
  • 9AM Golf Tournament at Wolf Ridge Golf Course, contact Ellen Falcone at (218) 966-7868 to sign up or for questions.
  • 3D Professional Chalk Painting – All day on Lake St
  • 10AM – 2PM Film Festival at the Chisholm Highschool Auditorium. Watch 4 Professional documentary movies about Chisholm (Valentini’s Supper Club, Chisholm Curling Club, Redhead Mountain Bike “Reclaimed” and The Poachers Hunting Shack). 1 hour in length. Admission $5 and a food shelf donation. Proceeds to benefit the Chisholm Quarterback Club and the Chisholm Food Shelf. Documentary artist Matt Koshmrl.
  • 10AM – 4PM Chisholm Public Library Open House – Ranger yearbooks on display
  • 11AM – 3PM Chisholm Highschool office aid event at the Chisholm Public Library
  • 11AM Chisholm All-Class Reunion Alumni Swim Meet. To Register please email Jessica Rice. All proceeds to benefit the Support our Swimmers Club
  • 12PM – 3PM Music in Pocket Park – Gary Dupuis
  • Bluestreak Classic MN  Fish Fry Friday at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill (All Day)
  • 1PM Bruce Mine Headframe Park Open House at the Senior Citizen’s Center. Music by Steve Solkela
  • 2PM Trumpet organ concert featuring Lynn Erikson and Vicki Lundberg Gornick at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
  • 4PM – 8PM Music in the Pocket Park – Award winning musician, Joe Flip, performing with his hand-made oil can guitar.
  • 6PM Bald Eagle Water Ski Show on the Causeway of Longyear Lake. Sponsored by Chisholm Kids PLUS.
  • 6PM – 9PM Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce Doc “Moonlight” Graham Vintage Car Cruise on Lake St
  • 6PM Sign up for LOD Dart Tournament at Sidelines Sports Bar – play at 7PM – $10/person
  • 8PM – 10PM World Famous Chmielewski Funtime Polka Band on 1st Ave S between First National Bank and Valentini’s Supper Club.
  • 8PM – 12AM Karaoke with Roland at Tommy’s Bar
  • 9PM Karaoke at T&T DOM
  • 9PM – Karaoke at Sidelines Sports Bar

Saturday, August 6, 2022

  • 9AM Chisholm KIDS PLUS Longyear Lake 5K Run/Walk. Music by Steve Solkela. If you would like to enter into the race visit the The Chisholm All-Class Reunion website!
  • 12PM Doc “Moonlight” Graham Days Parade – Lake St – contact the Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce for entry forms and parade rules!
  • 2PM – 4PM “Bouncin’ Around Uptown” Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce Activities Committee Familt Fun Event at Memorial Park near Bocce Ball Courts, bounce houses Kid’s games and music by “Sheltered Reality” sponsored by Independent Electric, Iron Range Carpet Cleaning, and MJM Construction
  • 2PM – 4PM Doc “Moonlight” Graham Days Car Show on Lake St
  • 2PM – 4PM World Famous Chielewski Funtime Polka Band on Lake St in front of Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill
  • 2PM – 4PM Good Ole Fashion Pie Social at Faith Lutheran Church – 302 1st Ave SW
  • 2PM – 5PM Tour the historic 105-year-old St. Nicholas Orthodox Church – Coffee and treats available downstairs – 5PM Vesper Service – 422 2nd Ave SW
  • 2PM – 8PM Axe Throwing – “The Forge Social Haus” Axe Throwing is the fastesty growing sport today. The mobile trailer is a safe, fun, and unique activity that put our event above all others! Located on 2nd Ave. Must be 18 to throw!
  • 3PM Live Music by “Whisky Knows” at T&T DOM
  • 3PM Bean Bag Tournament at Sidelines Sports Bar – $10 per person  – Draw for partners
  • 4PM – 8PM Music in thre Pocket Park – Gary Dupuis and Steve Solkela
  • 5PM Chisholm Alumni Band Concert – Chisholm High School Auditorium. This concert will be an alumni and “friends” concert. To register please contact Pat Kestly. Proceeds to benefit the Chisholm Highschool Band program.
  • 10PM Fireworks – From the Bridge of Peace Causeway – 20minute show synced to music. Sponsored by Chisholm KIDS PLUS.

Sunday August 7, 2022
The churches of Chisholm welcome everyone to the All-Class Reunion. We would be delighted to have you join us as we worship the Lord on Sunday, August 7. The worship time for each congregation is as follows:

  • Chisholm Assembly of God, Sunday worship service at 10:15AM
  • Chisholm Baptist, Sunday worship services at 9:00 & 10:45AM
  • Chisholm United Methodist, Sunday worship service at 11AM
  • Faith Lutheran, Sunday worship service at 9:15AM
  • Grace Lutheran, Sunday worship service at 11AM
  • St. Basil of Ostrog Orthodox, Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10AM
  • St. Joseph’s Catholic Masses Saturday 5PM & Sunday 10AM
  • 4PM Weekend wrap up Live Music at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill
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The Wall That Heals

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota‘s United for Veterans committee is proud to bring the preeminent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the area for Vietnam veterans, family members, and the public.

The Wall that Heals will be coming to Chisholm starting June 23rd and will remain on the field until June 26th.

June 23-26, 2022 – Chisholm Football Field

  • Week-long tribute to local Vietnam Veterans including a flyover, honor ceremonies, and more.
  • Free & open to the public

Monday June 20 (Pre-Wall Event)

  • FREE Fabulous Armadillos Concert at Hibbing Highschool Auditorium (family friendly)
  • 5:30 p.m. Doors Open, 6:30 p.m. Concert

Tuesday June 21

  • The Wall That Heals arrives on the Iron Range
  • Visit the United Way of NE MN for the arrival route and viewing sites

Wednesday June 22

  • Construction of The Wall begins
  • 6p.m. Volunteer Training (Visit United Way NE MN for volunteer opportunities)

Thursday June 23

  • 12a.m.: The Wall officially opens to the public 24 hours/day until Saturday 2p.m.
  • Group Tours available (all ages), contact info@unitedwaynemn.org for details.

Saturday June 25

  • The Wall is open to public 24 hours, 10a.m. Honor Ceremony

Sunday June 26

  • 12a.m.-2p.m.: The Wall is open to the public. 2p.m. Closing Ceremony

 

City of Chisholm

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