News
No injuries in house fire
CARSON KOSTIUK PHOTO Black smoke rises into the sky as firefighters and emergency staff fight the blaze in the house Oct. 6. By LAUREL BEAGERLBeager@cherryroad.comNo injuries were reported in a house and garage fire at 100 Riverview Blvd in International Falls Oct. 6.Fire Chief Adam Mannausau reported that the firefighters found a fully engulfed structure…
Community
County considers water districts
By LAUREL BEAGERLBeager@cherryroad.comKoochiching County is known for its lakes and rivers, but many residents rely on drinking water from wells or container tanks.With residents voicing concern about water access and quality over the years, the Koochiching County Board agreed to begin to consider regionalization and creation of water districts.The board last month accepted a consulting…
Outdoors
Up close
A hefty buck was a surprise for Tammy Bahr Donahue when she looked out her back door Wednesday night. She said the big boy was eating tomatoes left in a box on the steps of her home on Ninth Street.
Business
Essentia-St. Mary’s is a CSC
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center has been designated by the state of Minnesota as a comprehensive stroke center, or CSC.
Sports
The games
Viking Jessica Holte gets air while other Vikings players Thursday ready to help.SALLY MCROBERTS PHOTOS Ben Papier gets the interception Friday. Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings had lots of activities last week, including last Thursday’s volleyball game against rivals International Falls Broncos, and Friday’s football game against the South Ridge Panthers.
Obituaries
Letters
Tell Trump: No more lies
PAID LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor, Trump truly deserves recognition. President Washington couldn’t tell a lie. Unfortunately, Donald Trump rarely tells the truth as he lies, cheats and steals to benefit himself and his fellow billionaires. Trump created chaos in the first term when he didn’t tell the truth about COVID. The bleach…
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
“Stanley” is an 11-month-old chocolate brown retriever. He is looking for someone that has the patience to earn his trust. He is a playful, silly, zoomie powered sweetheart who loves to run, explore, and make people laugh once he gets to know you. He know how to sit, lay down, paw – This boy has…