Stores: Allure, Clara’s Closet, Clara’s Cupboard, Crafted by Itasca Life Options, Double Dane Games, Eye Q, Gems to Rustic Relics, Gilks, Grand China Buffet, River Blue Market, Spartan Deli
Services: 3 Months Sun, Boiler Makers #647, Ellen Tholen Law, Global Life/Kurtz Agency, Grand Rapids Wellness Center, J. Hill Psychological, JHAC, Josiah Tribbett, Kootasca, Lake place Retreat Center, Marines, National Insurance Advisors, Terrence Development, The Wandering, UPS Drop-Off
At this time there are no wildfires in the Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area. The wildfire smoke from the Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County fires has moved into the greater Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area today. Predictions with wind and weather conditions that it will clear up significantly this weekend (July 17-19, 2026). Below are some resources and updated information regarding the air quality and wildfires in Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County:
MN DNR Wildfire Updates/Alerts:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html
US Forest Department, Superior National Forest Updates/Alerts:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts
MPCA Information:
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/air-quality-alert-issued-due-to-wildfire-smoke-for-wednesday-july-15-through-friday-july-17-for-east-0
INCI Information :
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/mnsuf-july-2026-superior-nf-wildfires/superior-national-forest-and-july-lightning-event-combined-daily-update-07-14-2026