March 2022

Looking Back

Friday, April 1, 2022 15 years ago Bob Anderson, chairman of the International Falls – Koochiching County Airport Commission, is the recipient of the 2007 Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Council of Airports. The award is for people who have demonstrated a devotion to all aspects of aviation over a sustained period of time, according to the council.

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Minnesota officials react to invasion

The Minnesota Legislature, and Minnesota’s federal representative, are discontinuing doing business with Russia, in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Thursday, the Minnesota House unanimously passed legislation divesting Minnesota’s state pensions of Russian and Belarusian assets, and codifying Gov.

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Showing off

Trumpeter swans on Rainy River March 21 mingle with Canada geese on the migration north. Some of the swans appear to be starting their breeding behavior, with dips of the heads at one another. PHOTOS BY BEN SUNNE

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