Voyageur Trails District - Northern Lights Council

04/28/2026

🚨Reminder! 🚨
Our FREE LEGO Fun Day is happening this Friday at the Crookston Public Library, 3:30–5:30.
Kids can build, create, and have fun, and families are welcome to stop in anytime.
Hope to see you there!

02/24/2026

Great job! This looks like a lot of fun!

02/13/2026

Thank you for an incredible, record-breaking Giving Hearts Day! Together, our community contributed $251,789 in matching funds and gifts made online and by check to support Scouting with the Northern Lights Council.

We are beyond grateful for everyone who gave and helped make this milestone possible. Your generosity is creating life-changing opportunities for youth across our region.

If you didn’t get a chance to make your gift yet, you can still give through our regular online giving portal and be part of this amazing momentum. Thank you for believing in Scouting!

Make a gift at https://donations.scouting.org/council/429/appeal/9259

02/12/2026

💙❤️ Make an Impact This Giving Hearts Day ❤️💙

Today is Giving Hearts Day, and your support helps Northern Lights Council, Scouting America continue delivering programs that teach leadership, service, and character to youth across our communities.

✨ Every donation — big or small — directly supports local Scouting.

🔗 Give today:
https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/65

Thank you for being part of the Scouting mission and investing in our youth!

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

Giving Hearts Day is coming soon, and the patch is back!

This year, we are excited to bring back a Scouting tradition supporters have been asking for. Donate to the Northern Lights Council on Giving Hearts Day and earn an exclusive patch. Gifts of $75 or more receive the Giving Hearts Day pocket patch, and gifts of $300 or more receive the council shoulder patch (one patch per donor).

Your gift helps local youth grow as leaders, explore the outdoors, build skills, and serve their communities. Thanks to generous donors, every contribution is matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact.

To ensure your gift is matched and qualifies for the patches, please give through the Giving Hearts Day website. See the patches and make your gift today at scoutingnlc.org/ghd.

01/24/2026

❄️🛷 Klondike Derby 🦫❄️
📅 January 31
📍 Deer River, MN

Join us for a classic winter Scouting challenge filled with teamwork, Scout skills, and cold-weather fun!
🏕️ Optional overnight camping available

⏰ Registration closes January 28 — don’t wait!
🔗 Register here:
https://scoutingevent.com/429-108993

Join us for Klondike Derby in Deer River, MN! Hosted by Troop 41.Open to all Scouts BSA and AOL Scouts. Challenge yourself while participating in Scou

01/23/2026

⏰💙 One Minute. One Nomination. Big Impact. 💙

Help Northern Lights Council, Scouting America be nominated for $25,000 through the Gate City Bank Giving Hearts Day contest!

✅ Nominate daily
⏱️ Takes about a minute
❤️ Supports Scouting youth across our council

Nominate here:
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwoobox.com%2Fm2dodm%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc0tuOGxjVWZPNFk3Z2NaZHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4A84W1YN7E61qZKELy56ZHoiM2xe04f37ZKyG-Jb0uVqhxP83AlpZfSE94aA_aem_-7bKkVYytV3a745XE2kdCQ&h=AT1rKLG6FiozELpstQ110ACmwZVrme5_mHTPwCut_YqXxqGMhNTSCZtZTDkBs_JYJkwaKZhz8xZ16bN1Ub-7A6JNYPlSfNXU0XZB8O-QdvPhDoBJC9WIkPbIXpGRVE_lSpPOatzK6XmT8sCn&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1ojTOhC4-s8g4MAb0mdUB8xmQDowWMH-87S1Q5c8z9Z0hkRMFPumqCnY2xNInoCw96s3Cn3wWr2g9YqMKWYEXW9FQIFYuQodQT47wQlLTIsF1k30srurQT6yEpc9C6TPhv0_3tlLp8Vt-KXPvxNX3UN3dTKL6k0Qlis6BJhufYKW95aN420DJ2pbCFXL4HoB5ISDm1S6roU7jvLRWm1S2UPw

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Nominate your favorite Giving Hearts Day charities, now through February 4. Gate City Bank will donate $25,000 to one qualifying charity!

01/22/2026

The date for sledding with the Silver Beavers has been postponed to February 7!

❄️🛷 Sledding with the Silver Beavers is POSTPONED! 🦫❄️

Get ready for a day of sledding, fun, and Scouting fellowship now on February 7! Bring your sled, warm clothes, and Scout spirit! It’s going to be an adventure you won’t want to miss.

💨 Come prepared to slide, laugh, and enjoy the snow!

01/17/2026

⏰❄️ Last Day for Early Bird Registration! ❄️
D7, 8 & 12 Klondike Derby
📅 January 31

Save on registration by signing up today before the Early Bird rate ends.

🔗 Register here:
https://scoutingevent.com/429-108993

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Join us for Klondike Derby in Deer River, MN! Hosted by Troop 41.Open to all Scouts BSA and AOL Scouts. Challenge yourself while participating in Scou