News
Election Day
Today is Election Day! Polls opened at 7 a.m. today. See the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website to find out more or contact the Koochiching County Auditor with questions.
Community
Saluting Our Veterans
LAUREL BEAGER PHOTO The Koochiching County Veterans Memorial at the courthouse lists veterans who gave their lives for service. By LAUREL BEAGERLBeager@cherryroad.comIn this edition, we salute our veterans, past and present, near and far, as we recognize Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.Thanks to all who served in any branch of the United States military.…
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
Bronco swim, dive
The International Falls swim and dive team finished fourth in the Iron Range Conference Meet Thursday, Oct. 29.The team competes Nov. 12 in the Section 7A meet on Nov. 12 at Hibbing High School.IRC meetIn diving Lauren Snyder finished with a score of 266.8 for 16 team points. Also, Greta Bennett had a 253.1 score…
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
“Oreo” is such a gentle little girl!! She is about 9 months old and 31 pounds, and is really a doll.Don’t believe me? She would love to prove it to you! Come on by and see for yourself!Stop by the Borderland Humane Society holding facility during open hours: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Surrenders…
