News

Diva Day Luncheon 2026
For more than 40 years Faith United Church of Christ has hosted the annual Diva Day Luncheon. This year is no different. Doors open Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at noon. A fashion update by Marcia Stewart in partnership with Mason’s on Main will follow the lunch. A bake sale…
Community

Looking Back
Thursday, Nov. 515 years agoBob Anderson, International Falls, was recognized by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for his exemplary statewide leadership. He recently retired as public affairs manager for Boise Paper. Anderson received the Spirit of Minnesota Award at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual meeting. Anderson was chair of the Minnesota Chamber Board in 1994-1995. He…
Outdoors

Ready for opener?
FILE PHOTO With the opening of deer hunting season across the state, everyone should wear some blaze orange or pink around the area’s forests. DNR REPORTMore than 400,000 Minnesota hunters are expected to participate in the 2026 firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 7.Ahead of the season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages…
Business

Falls Cobblestone recognized
STAFF REPORTEach year, Cobblestone Hotels recognizes the properties, teams and individuals that exemplify the company’s commitment to quality and hospitality at their annual brand conference.This year, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – International Falls was recognized based on guest experience, the company announced at its annual brand awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas.Curating an exceptional guest…
Sports

Broncos recognized
FILE PHOTO Several Bronco football players have been named to the Northeast District Blue sub-district team and honorable mentions.Broncos earning the nod for the team were Channing Wade, Grae Shikowski, Carson Crandall, and Huxley Herges.Earning honorable mentions were Brooks Dezeil, Ezekiel Homere, and Nick Schultz.
Obituaries
Letters

Support local college
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor, The article regarding RRCC (Minnesota North College Rainy River Campus) in the October 22 issue is very unsettling. I attended its first year with the classes held in Falls High School. By the time I retired, I had my master’s plus more than 30 graduate credits and a…
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week
“Jack-O” is looking for some tube snacks!! He is about 1 year old and oh sooooo soft and cuddly!! With so many animals in care, we need your help Borderland! They need your love, snuggles and time. Stop by the Borderland Humane Society holding facility during open hours: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Surrenders…







