After cancelling the food sharing program in December through February for a time of reflection and reorganization, International Falls Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry will restart at 5 p.m. March 14 its second Monday of the month food distribution program at the Backus Community Center.
The Falls High Band Monday earned a superior rating for its full band performance at the Section 7A Music Contest in Virginia. The superior rating was awarded by all three judges.
International Falls Mayor Harley Droba took issue Feb.22 with information released to the community’s media outlets regarding a vote March 1 to decide whether to dissolve the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Borealis Bards, a program of Backus Community Center, is holding auditions for its spring production of “Charlotte’s Web,” May 27-29. Auditions are scheduled for 2-5 p.m.
Top Left Photo: Andy Kittleson enters a fish for Jojean Kittelson at Saturday’s derby on Rainy Lake’s Sand Bay. Top Right Photo: A lone angler concentrates on his hole, as he waits for a bite Saturday.
Chapter 1 Floyd was the third child of Orrah and Violet Kielczewski, he was born in a cabin on Stokes Bay which is on the northeast end of Rainy Lake. Floyd’s dad, Orrah, was born in Bryant, Wis., in July of 1900.
The International Falls City Council heard the following reports when it met Feb. 22: City Attorney Steve Shermoen, 2021 year-end report: In 2021, performed 843.6 total hours of legal work with 189.5 hours consisting of meetings and civil matters and 654.1 hours of work on criminal cases.
Friday, March 4 15 years ago VNP Offers Snowshoe Adventure: Venture onto the Kabetogama Peninsula on snowshoes while searching for evidence of wildlife with Voyageurs National Park Education Specialist, Teri Tucker. Participants will learn about current research in the park and should meet at the Black Bay Ski Trail entrance.
A pine grosbeak on a red bird feeder adds a little color to Borderland’s mostly white, green and brown views. PHOTO BY LAUREL BEAGER .
The International Falls boys swimming and diving team participated in the Section 6A finals on Saturday in Grand Rapids. Senior Adrion Mannausau got the day started by placing 3rd in the diving competition and qualified for the state meet. After the meet, Mannausau said there was a dive that turned his meet around.