Stanley Charles Kuttes
Stanley Charles Kuttes, age 85, left this world peacefully January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born August 18, 1936, in International Falls, Minnesota, to parents Charles and Hazel (Farmer).
January 2022
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Bradley Wilson Carlson
It is with great sadness that the family of Bradley Wilson Carlson announces his passing on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Rainy Lake Hospital, International Falls, Minnesota, USA. Brad was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on June 23, 1950 to Gerald and Velda Carlson.
Grace Ellen Verrill
Grace Ellen Verrill, 86, of International Falls, Minnesota died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Ridgeview Assisted Living. Grace was born on December 2, 1935 in International Falls to parents, Claude and Ellen (Lysen) Laird.
Edith “Edie“ Sandstrom
Edie Sandstrom, 97, of International Falls, Minnesota died of natural causes on January 17, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society – Northwinds Assisted Living in International Falls. Edie was born in International Falls on August 25, 1924 to Edith and Greg Selsaas.
Joanne (Jody) Consetta Maria Chovan
Joanne (Jody) Consetta Marie Chovan, 92, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. Jody was born July 9, 1929 in Buhl, Minnesota to Martin and Katie Zallar.
VNP Trail Report
Things continue to come along nicely, though a bit slower than some might prefer. It took the crew about 4 days to clear blowdown along the Chain of Lakes Trail. They are expecting a lot of blow down along the Black Bay Ski Trails as well. Through their diligence the Chain of Lakes is now open, as is the first loop on the Black Bay Ski Trail.
Feb. 1 precinct caucuses kick off election season
Precinct caucuses will be held in Koochiching County Feb. 1.
Go blue to recognize frontline workers
Frontline workers have kept essential services operating during the pandemic, minimizing disruption to daily lives. They continue to play a critical role in protecting our communities’ health and safety. To show support and thanks, Project Blue Light will ask businesses and residences to turn the Arrowhead Region blue from Monday through Jan. 31. They can do that by lighting the exterior of their home or business with a blue light or bulb or string lights as a show of support and thanks.
Compassion goes both ways: Former patient prays for frontliners
Al Cady was pale and gasping for air when he was admitted to Rainy Lake Medical Center for COVID pneumonia with cardiac complications. It was the morning of Dec. 22 when the normally very active 70-year-old was wheeled into the emergency department, where a doctor started to pray for him.