Halloween Trunk or Treat

October 10, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Dress up your little ghouls and join KIDS PLUS on Sunday October 29th 2023 for the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat event being held in the fenced in lot at Chisholm High School. Games, Prizes, and Candy Galore! 1pm-3pm.

This event made possible with help from 30 West, United Way of NE MN, Chisholm PD, Voice in Prevention, Chisholm Fire Department, Chisholm Kiwanis, Chisholm Ambulance, & Chisholm School Groups.

We hope to see everyone out and dressed up in some awesome costumes for Halloween Trunk or Treat, a fun & safe community event for candy GALORE and so much more! On October 29th Chisholm Highschool will be the spookiest spot on The Range and you absolutely won’t want to miss out!

And feel free to show off your costumes as well, because Halloween is NOT just for kids (we adults fell in love with the holiday first!)

With any questions feel free to reach out to KIDS PLUS and start getting your costumes ready for a community celebration of all things spooky, scary, fun, and uniquely festive!

(And make sure to make extra room for candy! There’s nothing sweeter than Halloween!)

To RSVP use the link HERE to visit the FB page!

Want to see more upcoming events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Chamber website for more!

MDC Family Discovery Day

October 3, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

MDC Family Discovery Day: Archaeology

October celebrates International Archaeology Day! Discover more about what archaeology is, what archaeologists do, and how we can learn about the past by looking at objects people left behind. Enjoy fun activities like breaking a dish, pot, or cup and putting it back together much like archaeologist do when they discover items in the field at the MDC Family Discovery Day: Archaeology on Saturday, October 21st from 11AM-4PM!

Regular Admissions Apply

Past Family Discovery Days

Rock Hounds Abound

Come out to the MDC Family Discovery Day: Rock Hounds Abound and explore geology with the family on Thursday, August 31st from 4 PM to 7 PM.

Love minerals? Have a kid who picks up every rock they see? Want to learn more about geology? Come hang out and let’s talk rocks. Hands on activities for the kids and specimens you can touch!

Geologists from Mesabi Range Geological Society will be at the Discovery Center to talk rocks with all who are excited about geology, rocks, minerals and iron deposits. Bring your rock questions and specimens you would like to try and identify. Hands on activities for kids learning about rock types and mineral properties!

This event is free and open to the public and is great for all ages! Food will be available for purchase in The Rustic Pig Food Court from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Lice music by Reggie Ducote starting at 5pm.

Fossils! Fossils! Fossils!

MDC Family Discovery Day: Fossils! Fossils! Fossils! will take place on July 20th, 2023 from 3 PM-7:30 PM! Bring out the family and discover the wonderful world of paleontology with fossil demonstrations, displays & activities that kids will LOVE! The Paleo Pals, Cera the Triceratops and App the T-Rex, will also be there for photos with kids and to do whatever it is that dinosaurs like to do.

Plus, learn about MDC Paleontology programming, the Hill Annex Paleontology Project, volunteer opportunities at our fossil excavation site, and say hello to MDC Paleontologist John Westgaard!

Visitor Information:

Enter through the Summer Admissions Entrance. The event will take place partly inside and outside (weather dependent). If you have questions call 218-254-7959.

Free and open to the public.

Regular MDC admission prices apply, sign up to become a member to receive their member benefits!

Visit the Minnesota Discovery Center website for more of their news and events.

See more upcoming Chisholm Area events by visiting our Chisholm Area Chamber website.

Saturday Samples at Casey Drug

October 3, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Looking to add a little bit of pumpkin spice to your autumn get together? Get some amazing ideas at Saturday Samples at Casey Drug throughout October! Anyone stopping by can see some of Casey Drug’s creative & festive displays, sample baking mixes, jams, dips along with baked treats and drinks for a full flavored fall experience.

Why not go full out this season and really WOW everyone at your party?! Of course you do!

What sort of Autumn inspiration can you find at Saturday Samples at Casey Drug:

Centerpieces
Craft Designs
Food/Snack Spreads
Drink combinations
Attire
& More!

They will also have many of their ideas readily available to purchase instore too; autumn is all about taking it a little easy, so why not get what works and take a bit of the credit for yourself? We won’t tell.

And if you’re looking for more festive ideas year round make sure to follow Casey Drug on their Facebook page & Instagram page for updates on their next seasonal specials! Their Christmas holiday displays especially are phenomenal, you won’t want to miss it!

Want to see more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website for everything Chisholm!

St. Joseph’s Fall Bazaar

September 26, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Everyone is welcome and invited to St. Joseph’s Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 14th 2023 from 11am-2pm! There will be a silent auction until 1:30pm along with a raffle drawing until 2pm and lunch (there is a fee for lunch!). Don’t miss out on some in town community fun, and if you would like to know more about St. Joseph’s church, their mission and future events visit them on their official website and see what else they have coming up.

And make sure to get your raffle tickets in advance for a chance to get some extra Christmas cash!

St. Joesph’s Fall Bazaar Raffle

Raffle tickets for St. Joseph’s Fall Bazaar can be purchased after mass at the church, at Keyboard Liquor, Valentini’s Supper Club, or by contacting Holly Baumgard or by sending raffle payment to her Venmo at “@Holly-Baumgard”! Tickets are $10 each and raffle participants do not have to be present in order to win. Raffle Prizes are as follows:

1st Prize – $500
2nd Prize – $400
3rd Prize – $300
4th Prize – $200
5th Prize – $100

Would you like to see more news and events in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our official Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

Lake Street Trick or Treat

September 26, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

On October 30th 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!

And don’t miss out on the Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade that will be following the Trick or Treating! Bring your pets in costume and let them get in on the Halloween festivities!

Participating Locations:

Ends at 4PM-

Park State Bank

Ends at 4:30PM-

NHS Northstar

Iron Country Realty

Van Baak Insurance Agency

Ends at 5PM-

Chisholm Public Library

Bechthold Jensen Eye Care

Hairworx

Mary’s Lake Street Floral

Rupp Furniture & Carpet

Northbound Realty

30 West Fitness & Rec

First National Bank

Ends at 5:30PM-

Chisholm City Hall

Chisholm Youth Center

Keyboard Liquor

Tri-Sure Financial

Ends at 6PM-

VEMA

Black Bear Bakery & Café

Casey Drug

Chisholm Fire Department

Chisholm Chamber/Tax Tyme

Choppy’s Pizza & Restaurant

Ivanca Insurance

Martin Motors

Precious Paws

Snickers Pizza & Pub

Tom & Jerry’s

Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill*

Healthy Vibes/Chisholm Assembly of God Church**

Valentini’s Supper Club

*Selfie Station

**Activities for Kids

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

Trolley in the Dark Tours

September 26, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Get ready for a spooky & historic time at Minnesota Discovery Center with the return of their Trolley in the Dark Tours! Just in time for Halloween, and on Friday the 13th no less! There’s something spooky about being in a historic place… in the dark! Come ride our historic trolley and get a tour of the Glen Location after hours. Guests can bring in their own flashlights, but it’s scarier in the dark!

There’s something about October that makes everything just a little spookier, maybe it’s the chill in the air or how the hours seem to wind back and the dark creeps up faster than those daylit summer hours. Mix that together with a historic location and the heaviness of October night and you have a recipe for some spooky fun! Great idea to bring the kids out for, or bring a date!

If you have not experienced the Trolley in the Dark Tours before it’s absolutely something to experience and is the perfect way to dip your toes into the Halloween season! Try and find your way there, by flashlight or braving the dark!

Call 218-254-7959 to make your reservation for one of the following times:

7pm
8pm
9pm
10pm

Tickets are $15 per Non-Member, $14 per Member

Chisholm Chamber

Trolley Pumpkin Day

September 26, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

We are excited to announce the return of Trolley Pumpkin Day Sunday, October 8th & Sunday October 15th 2023 at Minnesota Discovery Center! Ride their historic trolley through the beautiful fall foliage to the Glen Location pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin! Before or after you get back from the pumpkin patch, stop by and say hello to the animals brought by Cook’s Country Connection petting zoo! Trolley runs will take place every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm, see scheduled runs below. Enjoy free hot apple cider and cocoa at the event! COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!

Scheduled Trolley Runs October 8th & 15th: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm

Trolley Pumpkin Day is the perfect opportunity to make the spookiest time of year come alive and spectacular for the kids. It’s sure to be a great time and you can pick out that perfect pumpkin to carve to complete your Halloween home decorations!

CALL 218-254-7959 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS! Limited supply available, first come first serve. The trolley is handicap accessible.

PRICING: (All ticket purchases include MDC admission, trolley ride, 1 pumpkin per person, & free hot chocolate, coffee, and/or apple cider!)

Non-Members: $15 per person
MDC Members: $14 per person
Discovery Pass Members: $12 per person

Experience the scenic foliage of The Redhead from the view of the historic MDC trolley and soak in the best part of the season: Halloween fun!

If you would like to see more news and events in the Chisholm area visit our official Chisholm Chamber website!

Flashlight Clueseum

September 26, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

The Flashlight Clueseum is back at Minnesota Discovery Center for the Halloween season on October 20th & 27th at 8PM!

Sometimes, the things you see in the shadows are more than just shadows. Flashlight Clueseum is back and we need you to solve the mystery but this time, in the dark. The clues are harder than ever and the dark will definitely make things more difficult!

Fastest to finish will win a prize!

Never played? It’s like the game Clue to an extent. You must solve the riddles provided to rule out who did it, with what weapon, and in what room. As you read the riddles, you’ll be directed to a specific part of the museum or exhibit. There you will try to pin point what the riddle exactly means and you will find a picture of a person or weapon (not obvious mind you – this is going to be HARD!). Once you find that picture, you will cross that picture off of your clue board and that means that the picture you found is not the answer to the mystery (aka the murderer or the weapon used). If you like solving riddles – this game is for you!

To play the game, it only costs $14 per Non-Member, $13 per Member

Chisholm Chamber

Side Lake Fall Festival

September 12, 2023/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Side Lake Fall Festival set for Saturday October 7th! Crisp air and the gorgeous autumn colors have arrived! Enjoy a family fun event at the Side Lake Community Center from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. The Fall Festival and Costume Party are free to attend and all are welcome.

Pony Rides
Cooks Country Connection Animals
Pumpkin Decorating
Archery
Games
Crafts
Snacks
Hot Beverages

Free hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks and drinks will be available while supplies last. Sit by the fire and take in the live music with a cup of hot cider while the kids visit animals from Cook’s Country Connection.

Event planners Julie Marinucci and Talia Sandys agree, “Side Lake is stunning in the Fall – we invite everyone to share our community and enjoy a beautiful day outdoors with excitement for kids of all ages!”

The Side Lake Fall Festival activities also include archery, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games and prizes. The first 150 kids will take home a pumpkin, as well.

Committee Chair Judy Kelly adds, “This is our last of five community events this year. We had tremendous support from the township, community and sponsors and as a result were able to put together events for every season at the lake.”

Visit them at their website to see more as well as updates!

Want to see more updates and news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Chamber website for more!

PathBlazers Appreciation Day

September 12, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

The PathBlazers Appreciation Day will be taking place on September 30th from Noon-4PMand are inviting ALL Chisholm Chamber Members & Board Members to attend! The PathBlazers Snowmobile Club is responsible for the grooming and maintenance of our local snowmobile trails and are composed of members who love what our local trail systems offer and work hard to make sure that everyone can enjoy them during the winter months.

Stop in and meet the PathBlazers Snowmobile Club members, see their new building, check out their latest trail grooming equipment that they have purchased to keep our trails healthy, enjoy some BBQ, fixings, desserts, and soft beverages too!

More about The PathBlazers Snowmobile Club

PathBlazers are a Region 2 MNUSA club responsible for trail maintenance and construction in the Iron Range cities of Chisholm, Hibbing, and Side Lake, Minnesota. The club is made up of over 150 avid snowmobilers who are dedicated to the promotion and safety of snowmobiling through youth safety training, adult education, safety advertisements, and providing safe trails. New family and business members welcome!

Membership is very important when it comes to the support of snowmobiling and keeping the trails we enjoy open, even if you are not able to help out directly within the club. PathBlazers are a 100% volunteer organization, which has built and maintained over 66+ miles of Grant-In-Aid Trails throughout the Chisholm, Hibbing, Side Lake and Buhl areas. Their mission is to keep maintaining the trails and serving these areas for years to come, but they need your help!

As a club, they work together to maintain trails and equipment which provide the community with the best snowmobile riding in the area. The PathBlazers are also involved in such activities as overnight club rides, kids rides a community events, safety instruction for young riders, and assisting local fishing events, just to name a few.

Want to join? Visit them at their website and become a PathBlazer!

Want to see more Chisholm news & upcoming events? Visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website for more!