Discover Snowshoeing This Winter at Minnesota Discovery Center
There are plenty of opportunities to discover snowshoeing this season with a few events planned at Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC). Reservations must be made in advance as there is limited availability for these guided tours; admission for members is $18 and $20 for non-members. To make your reservation now contact MDC at 218-254-7959!
Upcoming Snowshoe Hikes:
- Snow Moon Snowshoe Hike – February 2nd starting at 5:30PM (Hike begins at 6PM) For this snowshoe hike, we’ll embark on a 3-mile (round trip) adventure to the historic Glen Location with our trained snowshoe guides. Our guides will point out fun facts and historic artifacts along the way. After exploring, will brew some hot cocoa and roast the perfect s’more over a bonfire in front of the Thompson Homestead. There’s something majestic about snowshoeing in the soft light of the February Snow Moon!
- Snowshoe Adventure Hike – Saturday, February 25th 12:30PM to 3PM
- Moonlit Snowshoe Hike – Thursday, March 9th 5:30PM to 8PM
Discover snowshoeing this winter and make some great memories on The Range!
If you would like to know more about Minnesota Discovery Center, their upcoming events, or would like to join their newsletter for instant updates visit them at their website!
Please note that the Minnesota Discovery Center’s cold weather policy permits that we cancel/postpone hikes if the temperature is below zero, unless guides suggest otherwise. Full refunds will be issued if MDC cancels the event and/or if cancellations are made at least 24 hours in advance of the event. If events are full, ask our admissions staff to add your name to the waiting list for that event and our staff will contact you if spots become available.
See more upcoming events and news at Chisholm Chamber!
Available Lodging
Iron Trail Campground – Open YEAR ROUND!! The Chisholm Iron Trail Campground is owned & operated by the City of Chisholm, offering full hookup and 7 tent sites. Sites vary between 30/50 amp electric (see specific site information on Camplife.com), air conditioners, heaters and pets allowed. Clean restrooms, firewood, hot showers, dump station, laundry facilities, picnic tables, cable TV and high speed internet is available at most sites through Mediacom by creating an account with them.
Chisholm Inn & Suites – Welcome to your Home away from Home on the Iron Range! At Chisholm Inn & Suites, you can expect, and you deserve, clean, comfortable accommodations and great customer service. We pride ourselves on our deluxe hot breakfast, spacious, affordable rooms, free state-of-the-art wireless internet and willingness to make your stay a great one.
Side Lake Winter Festival
/in Events /by Ceasar OrtegaAll of the Best Things in Winter Wrapped into a Winter Festival You Won’t Want to Miss!
The Side Lake Winter Festival will be taking place on January 21st at the Side Lake Community Center from 1PM – 4PM! Make sure to bring your friends and family out to shake off some of those winter blues and to dive in to a day of winter fun. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather as the event will be held outdoors! Visit their event on Facebook for updates and more! Or visit their website to see upcoming events with their 4 Seasons of Fun!
What to expect:
Discover Snowshoeing
/in Events /by Ceasar OrtegaDiscover Snowshoeing This Winter at Minnesota Discovery Center
There are plenty of opportunities to discover snowshoeing this season with a few events planned at Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC). Reservations must be made in advance as there is limited availability for these guided tours; admission for members is $18 and $20 for non-members. To make your reservation now contact MDC at 218-254-7959!
Upcoming Snowshoe Hikes:
Discover snowshoeing this winter and make some great memories on The Range!
If you would like to know more about Minnesota Discovery Center, their upcoming events, or would like to join their newsletter for instant updates visit them at their website!
Please note that the Minnesota Discovery Center’s cold weather policy permits that we cancel/postpone hikes if the temperature is below zero, unless guides suggest otherwise. Full refunds will be issued if MDC cancels the event and/or if cancellations are made at least 24 hours in advance of the event. If events are full, ask our admissions staff to add your name to the waiting list for that event and our staff will contact you if spots become available.
See more upcoming events and news at Chisholm Chamber!
Available Lodging
Iron Trail Campground – Open YEAR ROUND!! The Chisholm Iron Trail Campground is owned & operated by the City of Chisholm, offering full hookup and 7 tent sites. Sites vary between 30/50 amp electric (see specific site information on Camplife.com), air conditioners, heaters and pets allowed. Clean restrooms, firewood, hot showers, dump station, laundry facilities, picnic tables, cable TV and high speed internet is available at most sites through Mediacom by creating an account with them.
Chisholm Inn & Suites – Welcome to your Home away from Home on the Iron Range! At Chisholm Inn & Suites, you can expect, and you deserve, clean, comfortable accommodations and great customer service. We pride ourselves on our deluxe hot breakfast, spacious, affordable rooms, free state-of-the-art wireless internet and willingness to make your stay a great one.
Polar Bear Days are Here Again
/in Events /by Ceasar OrtegaThe 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
February 11th
February 13th
February 14th
February 15th
February 16th
February 18th
February 19th
February 20th
February 21st
February 22nd
February 23rd
February 24th
February 25th
Ongoing Events
Want your event included?
If you would like to have YOUR event included in out Polar Bear Days calendar please contact us at info@chisholmchamber.com or visit us at our Chamber office to inquire.
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United Way Annual Fund Distribution
/in Community, Events /by Ceasar OrtegaUnited Way of North East Minnesota will be holding their United Way Annual Fund Distribution on March 7th at Minnesota North College from 8am-2pm and they need volunteers! In this eye-opening experience, you will learn the level of need for United Way and the power of involvement with UWNEMN and their 42 partner agencies.
What can you expect?
*The total time commitment is 15 hours.
UWNEMN believes in a broad representation of the community helps make this process thrive. The deadline for organizing panels is January 17th. If you are interested in participating in The United Way Annual Fund Distribution sign up today as rosters fill up very quickly! Get in on this opportunity to get involved with an organization that does so much for the region and be a part of the change!
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MDC January Member Perk
/in Community /by Ceasar OrtegaGet the Most from your MDC January Member Perk! – Save an Extra 10% when you gift a year of MDC Membership!
Are you a member? Now through the end of January, MDC members can save when they gift a year of membership to family or friends. That’s 20% off total with your automatic member discount! Promotion cannot be combined with any other discount. Watch our Facebook page, website and monthly email updates for a new member perk
each month! Take advantage of the MDC January Member Perk and get in on upcoming Minnesota Discovery Center events!
Watch our Facebook page, website and monthly email updates for a new member perk each month!
The Minnesota Discovery Center holds events throughout the year including Glen location snowshoe hikes during the winter months that you may schedule guided tours for. Check out their latest attractions such as the brand new “Never Dry” Prohibition Era exhibit, their research center, fat tire bike trails, & the Miner’s Daughter gift shop for some great gifts! Discover something new at MDC this winter at Minnesota Discovery Center!
Not a member yet? Become a member today by signing up online at www.mndiscoverycenter.com or by calling
218-254-7959. Perks begin the day you become a member!
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Galentine’s Day Party
/in Events /by Ceasar OrtegaAll women are invited to Chisholm Assembly of God for their Galentine’s Day Party. It is a Valentines day party for all gals. Sunday, February 5th at 2 pm we will have a Galentine’s Day Party with cookie decorating, games, lots of yummy appetizers and sweets, photo booth, giveaways and more! It’s going to be a fun ladies only party to bring your girlfriends out to or for a mother-daughter day out! Bring the ladies out for a wholesome day of fun & games after one of the most stressful holidays of the year (Valentine’s Day). Decompress, destress, & have a day dedicated entirely to you and all women!
Leave the boys at home and have a YOU day!
Chisholm Assembly of God would love all participating women to come together for a fun time of fellowship and getting to know each other better! We will have a women’s devotional as well. Please sign up at the back table to attend or mark “attending” on their Facebook event page.
Don’t miss out on Chisholm Assembly of God’s other events such as their monthly breakfast!
If you would like to know more about Chisholm Assembly of God, their events & their mission visit them at their website!
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Family Night at Chisholm Baptist
/in Community /by Ceasar OrtegaJAM Jr. for age 3 through Kindergarten
JAM for grades 1-4
Club 56 for grades 5 & 6
Jr. High EDGE for grades 7 & 8
Sr. High Reach for grades 9-12
Adult Study, Hebrews | 6:30pm
Women’s Bible Study | 6:30pm
Adult Study, | 7:00pm
Fossil Lab & Paleontology Recap
/in Events /by Ceasar OrtegaThe Fossil Lab & Paleontology Recap will be at the Minnesota Discovery Center on January 21st from 2-8PM!
Did you know the Minnesota Discovery Center now operates one of the ONLY public dig sites for fossils in Minnesota? That’s right, we now hold the collections for the Hill Annex Paleontology Project in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota!
So….we want you to come #discover the fossils we’ve unearthed over the last year here in northern Minnesota at our Open Fossil Lab from 2-5pm. This portion of the event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids and get a picture with our mascot dinosaur!
Light refreshments (coffee, cookies, water) will be served throughout the day.
2-5PM OPEN FOSSIL LAB (FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
Stop by the Minnesota Discovery Center and discover 90-million year old fossils at our open fossil lab from 2-5pm! This event will take place in our fossil lab, which requires shuttle pick up at the winter entrance. We will be running the shuttle to the fossil lab every 15 minutes from 2-5pm.
6-8PM MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL PALEONTOLOGY RECAP
Minnesota Discovery Center and Hill Annex Paleontology Members are invited to the Members Only Annual Paleo Recap presented by MDC Paleontologist, John Westgaard. Learn about significant fossil discoveries, explore our fossil display, engage with our paleontologist, and find out how you can contribute to our fossil programming as a citizen scientist! Don’t miss this great event!
Discover more online at MnDiscoveryCenter.com or call 218-254-7959.
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Chisholm Cash
/in Community /by Ceasar OrtegaWant a great way to shop local at a discount? With Chisholm Cash you spend $25 for the price of $35 in cash certificates, and just in time for the holidays too! Get all of your gifts in town for an easy discount and make the holidays a breeze this season.
Useable at any Chisholm business and spend smart, shop local! And if you are unable to use them by the end of the season, no worries, they don’t expire until the end of December of next year! So feel free to hold on to them for some early summer gear once the season rolls back around again. Certificates will also be available for purchase in-person during the Chamber Holiday Expo, so stop by and see us as we are around town and grab some certificates from us as you do some shopping downtown!
Purchase $25 and get an additional $10 in certificates FREE! These cash certificates can be used at any participating Chisholm business. Limit (2) $25 certificates per individual. Certificates will be mailed to you to the address you provide or you may pick them up at our Chamber office.
Purchase Chamber Cash HERE.
Visit our Chamber store and purchase your Chamber Cash while supplies last!
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Holly Jolly
/in Community, Events /by Ceasar OrtegaWhere & When
Chisholm Kiwanis Holly Jolly will be at Minnesota Discovery Center on December 15th from 4PM-7PM
What to Expect
Please bring a Food Shelf Donation to Chisholm Kiwanis Holly Jolly, tis’ the season of giving, after all! And Jingle All the Range ornaments will also be available, so get a seasonal collectible while you’re there!
Kiwanis Club
The Chisholm Kiwanis Club sponsors many family activities through the year including Ice Fishing contests, Miss Chisholm, Bobber on the Lake, Kids Day at the Minnesota Museum of Mining, and Holly Jolly Holiday.
The Kiwanis Club of Chisholm meets Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. at Valentini’s Supper Club, 31 W Lake Street, Chisholm, MN. 55713.
Chisholm Food Shelf
We are dedicated to ending hunger in our community.
The Chisholm Food Shelf distributes approximately 99,000 pounds of food annually and serves the areas of Buhl, Kinney, Balkan, and Side Lake.
Our services include on site food distribution at our downtown Chisholm Food Shelf location and a once-a-month food van delivery drop off at the Martin Hughes Garage and State Street Apartments in Buhl.
Read more about Chisholm Kiwanis & see what else they have coming up for events!
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