News
Speed run
They are going fast today, Sunday, at the International Voyageur Snowmobile Club’s 16th Annual Falls International Speed Run Against Cancer! Speeds in the 90 plus mph are clocked. There’s still time to test your need for speed. Runs go until 3 p.m. on the ice at The Thunderbird.
Community
‘Lunch & Learn’ about Minnesota Paid Leave
Minnesota Paid Leave and what businesses need to know about it is the focus of a March 5 “Lunch & Learn” training hosted by the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Northland Small Business Development Center.
Outdoors
VNP trail reports
Feb. 12, Voyageurs National Park We have been grooming ski and snowmobile trails throughout the park, but warmer temperatures are not ideal for snow conditions. We have seen a loss of snow in some places. Overall riding conditions on snowmobile trails remain good. Be alert on the trails, and watch snow drifts. Also, be particularly…
Business
CVB recognized
The International Falls, Ranier & Rainy Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau has been recognized with two awards for its promotion of the area.
Sports
Bronco Wrestling Club update
This past weekend, Feb. 7-8, we had Bronco Wrestlers competing in Roseau on Saturday and in Bemidji on Sunday. In Roseau, we had seven wrestlers hitting the mats. It was a good turnout of wrestlers from multiple different teams there. Definitely good competition for everyone.
Letters
Ambulance service district: Ad valorem or flat fee tax?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
This pretty little girl is “Willow” and she is looking for her Valentine! She is 2.5 years old, up to date on her vaccines and already spayed. She is ready for her furever home!