News
2026 IFBC champs
Team No. 16 Troy Norman and Andy Carlson are the 2026 International Falls Bass Champions with a 2-day total weight of 41.06 pounds. Behind them were Jace Peterson and John Peterson, Bemidji, with 40.22 pounds and in third place team No. 1 Tony Jackson and Ian Waterer, the 2025 champs, with 40.14.
Community
Exhibit recalls Ranier’s past
Gene Ritchie Monahan died more than 20 years ago, but her artwork, especially her portraits of local folks and perhaps her illustrations in the Rainy Lake Chronicle, continue to pique interest.
Outdoors
Sixth Annual Star Party: Sept. 11-12
The sixth annual Voyageurs Star Party will offer visitors of all ages an opportunity to stargaze, learn about the night sky, and experience a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Business
Chamber begins resource guide update
Work has officially begun on the next edition of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Area Resource Guide, and all local businesses and organizations are invited to be part of it.
Sports
Team 60
Anglers Gage Wallander and Austin Schneider of the International Falls Bronco Bass Team toss candy from their boat during Thursday’s parade. Since 2023, the IFBC reserves Team 60 for the Bronco Bass Fishing Team’s Angler of the Year, Wallander for a second year, and second place finisher.
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Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
This pretty little kitty is “Bugsy!” She is just over a year and a half old and is looking for her furever home!