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“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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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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Join Our Ambulance Service

Join The City of Chisholm’s Ambulance Service today! Paid-on-call EMTs receive $12.50/hr

  • Flexible schedules
  • Progressive, evidence based clinical protocols
  • Paid training
  • Initial EMT training tuition assistance available
  • Help build a new city service department!

go to www.ci.chisholm.mn.us/jobs to apply! With questions contact Ambulance Director Jessica Davis at jdavis@chisholm.mn.us or at 218-254-7902

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City of Chisholm: Now Hiring Heavy Equipment Operator/ Truck Drivers/ Utility

The City of Chisholm is accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator/ Truck Driver/ Utility.

 

Job Definition:

Under general supervision, operates small to heavy motorized vehicles and equipment, assists with Utility/ Labor duties throughout the City of Chisholm.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of verifiable experience in the operation of small to heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.
  • Possession of and ability to maintain a minimum of a valid State of Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Pay Scale:

This is a Class II, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AESCME) position with a pay rate of $29.43 per hour upon completion of 120 working shifts of a probationary period. The first 120 shifts worked are paid at 90% of pay scale. After 120 shifts worked, pay is 100% of pay scale.

 

The application and full job description with requirements can be located on the City of Chisholm website HERE or at City Hall.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and a completed City of Chisholm employment application by 4PM on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.

 

Mail:

City of Chisholm

Attn: Administration

316 W Lake St

Chisholm, MN 55719

 

Email:

mgornick@ci.chisholm.mn.us

 

Fax:

(218)-254-7955

 

If you have any questions please call (218)-254-7904

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