News
Donation
Elks Lodge 1599 Exalted Ruler Pete Biondich presented a $1,000 check to the Koochiching Warrior Initiative. Its mission is to bring awareness to veteran suicide and mental health in Koochiching County. Accepting the check are KWI steering committee members Nikki Alleman and Carissa Maclean. KWI PHOTO
Community
Rotary Report
Rotarian Doug Skrief invited Paul Nevanen to speak about his career promoting economic development. With plans to retire July 1, it was a chance to reflect on the challenges and lessons learned through 22 years of experience as Koochiching Economic Development Authority executive director.
Outdoors
Getting to know you
Debra Kirk shared this photo of her 90-pound black Labrador nose to nose with a newborn fawn. “It was so precious. Then she walked away and left the fawn for Mamma,” reported Kirk, who lives off County Road 20 near Ranier.
Business
Essentia CEO Herman named to Joint Commission
Essentia Health CEO David Herman has been appointed to Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners, the organization’s governing body responsible for advising leadership and shaping strategy to advance healthcare quality and safety nationwide.
Sports
Vikings top Border Blast
The Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings won the first Border Blast Trap Shooting Championship Wednesday in a shoot between the International Falls Bronco Trap Team and local law enforcement officers.
Letters
Free states, slave states, status of women
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Meet “Stanley” Stanley is a handsome seven 7 month old pup who’s ready to find his fur-ever home! The sweet boy has been thriving in foster care, where he’s been getting lots of love and learning all the right puppy manners. Stanley is getting ready for his next big step- – he’ll be arriving at…