Diane Kay Kleis, age 70, of French Addition, International Falls, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Diane was born in the village of Mountain Lake, Minnesota on May 30, 1951 to Evelyn and John Heibert.
Francis G Wood, “Woody”, 95, of International Falls, Minnesota died from complications of COVID-19 at Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, with his son and granddaughter by his side. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 11, 1926 to Frank and Mildred Wood.
Stacey Ann Aus (Wolfe of Fresno California went home to her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022. Stacey was born in Int’l Falls Minnesota on May 24th, 1963. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Birdie Wolfe and her loving rescue dogs Donny and The Dude. Stacey was a very passionate person, she may have lived in California for many years but never lost her love for Minnesota sports. She shared her love of music with her husband and believed in education with her quest for a higher education throughout her life and bettering the lives of many, whether they had 2 or 4 legs. She is survived by her caring, loving, supportive husband David, her dogs Dixie, Walter and Larry, her Mother in Law, Deb Johnson, Father in Law Bob Aus, her siblings, Bob, Jayne (Jim), Diana (Brian), Patrick (Jan Marie), Brother in Law, Fred (Stacy), Brother in Law, Mike (Helen), many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunt’s, uncles, clients and friends. If one can’t be here in full body, then sailing through the Universe as an Angel isn’t a bad place to be.
Lillian Rebecca Anderson (Hinrichs), 78, of International Falls, Minnesota died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. Lillian was born March 1, 1943 in Zumbrota, Minnesota to John and Lorena Hinrichs.
The world’s longest lived family, (9 siblings, collective age 851) ate this soup every day of their lives. Now it’s your family’s turn: ½ cup dry garbanzo beans ½ cup dry white beans ½ cup dry white beans ½ cup dry pinto or red beans 1.5 cups 1-2” cubed potatoes ½ cup of pearl barley (not quick cook) Aprrox 4 cups of water or veg stock if you like it richer.
January is, on average, the coldest month of the year. And that means one thing.
Beginning Monday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for public input on deer population goals in 28 of 130 deer permit areas. “We’re continuing with an online questionnaire this year and adding webinars for those who wish to connect directly with area wildlife managers on this topic,” said Barbara Keller, DNR big game program leader.
All month long, the knot of bright winter constellations occupies center stage in the south during the prime early evening viewing hours. This grouping boasts five stars that rank among the top 10 brightest in the night sky: Sirius (No. 1), Capella (No. 6), Rigel (No. 7), Procyon (No. 8) and Betelgeuse (No. 10).
Fellow photographer Gordy Lindgren snapped a photo of Ben Sunne “suffering for his art” as he lay in wait, at -22 degrees for a pair of spruce grouse to come toward him for a photo. Sunne’s technique seems to have worked.
Tim Watson will for the sixth year ride to raise money to help people living ALS. Watson,75, will take part in the three-day 2022 Black Woods Blizzard Tour Feb.