March 2022

Ronald “Ron” William James Langton

Ronald “Ron” William James Langton, 89, of International Falls passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at The Gardens of Foley Long Term Care Facility in Foley, MN. Ron was born August 24, 1932, in Pembina County, North Dakota to Wilbert and Mary “Molly” (Copeland) Langton, along with three sisters and two brothers.

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Cynthia Ann Coleman

Cynthia Ann Coleman, 64, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Sunnyside Healthcare Center in Cloquet, Minnesota. Cynthia was born November 23, 1957 to Emil and Maybelle Kalar (Oullette) in International Falls.

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Pet of the Week

“Tigger” is a male black and grey cat. He is six months old. Very playful and loves being in the condo with “Blu,” who is 3-4 months old. For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the BHS holding facility at 218-283-9276. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/Support the Borderland Humane Society by sending donations to: Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the hold-ing facility during open hours: Tuesday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.

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Why fix your pet?

The best reason to spay or neuter your dogs and cats is overpopulation. Seventy percent of animal pregnancies are unplanned. One female cat and her offspring can result in over 2 million in eight years. A female dog only has one litter a year of two to 12 pups in a litter, but a roaming male dog can father unlimited litters a year.

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ASK AMY

Dear Readers: Every year I step away from my column for two weeks to work on other creative projects. (Anyone interested in my personal essays and photographs can subscribe to my free newsletter: amydickinson.substack.com).

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ASK A TROOPER

Question: The horn of my vehicle no longer works. Do I need to have one? Answer: Yes, every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet.

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CO Report International Falls

District 5 - Eveleth area Monday CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another busy weekend with snowmobile and ice fishing activities on the big lakes. People are reminded to use caution and common sense as the weather warms up and the ice conditions change.

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SPORTS NOTEBOOK

Tuesday The International Falls Knowledge Bowl Team placed third at the Regional Tournament Monday in Mountain Iron Buhl which means that the team of Ellen… Login to continue reading Login…

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