Editing Grand Rapids, Minnesota (section)

==Economy==
[[File:Blandin Paper Company (UPM Blandin), paper mill plant, Grand Rapids, MN-01.jpg|thumb|UPM Blandin paper mill]]
[[File:StateHwy38GrandRapidsMN.jpg|thumb|Shops in downtown Grand Rapids]]
Historically, the local economy of Grand Rapids was based on timber harvesting; and, to this day, Blandin Paper Mill—now owned by the Finnish-based [[UPM (company)|UPM paper company]]—has downtown paper-making facilities. Ainsworth (formerly [[Potlach]]) produced [[oriented strand board]] and was located just outside the city limits until ceasing operations in September 2006.

The [[Mesabi Range]] or [[Iron Range]], frequently referred to as "The Range" by residents, region of Minnesota begins in Grand Rapids with one iron mine to the southwest and a number to the northeast of the city. Although technically and geographically a member of the Iron Range, Grand Rapids and its economy has been historically based on paper manufacturing and other wood products.

Although founded in Marcell, ASVI (All Season Vehicles Inc), now Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, has been a contributor to the Grand Rapids economy since the mid-1990's manufacturing compact track loaders at its Grand Rapids facility.

The contemporary economy also boasts a large tourist footing, with many local resorts, four golf courses, over one million acres (4,000&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of public and industrial forestlands that provide excellent regional hunting, and more than 1,000 lakes for fishing. It also is the service center for 46,000 people due to a large seasonal and weekend population of summer residences on surrounding lakes, and a number of smaller bedroom communities located near Grand Rapids.

===Annual tourism events===
* Home & Cabin Show - March
* White Oak Classic Dog Sled Race – March
* Children's Fair - April
* Bluegrass Music in the Pines Festival - June 
* Itasca Pride - June
* Wizard of Oz Festival – June
* Timberman Triathlon - July
*  Weekend On Wheels Northern Mn Swap Meet & Car Show – July
* Tall Timber Days – August
* Grand Slam of Golf Tournament – August
* Threshing & Antique Show - August
* Bargains are Great on 38 - September
* Mississippi River Festival - September
* National Ruffed Grouse Society Annual Hunt – October
* WinterGlo Festival - December