TRAIL REPORT
Voyageurs National Park Wednesday: All winter trails and roads are closed for the season and the lakes have a lot of slush. Spring is nearing! … Login to continue reading Login…
March 2022
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SPORTS NOTEBOOK
Tuesday Rainy River Community College sweeps the MCAC North Baseball awards this week. The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its baseball athlete-of-the-week awards for the week of March… Login to continue reading Login…
MCAC: RRCC baseball Wahlstrom, Gonzalez
Rainy River Community College sweeps the MCAC North Baseball awards this week. The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its baseball athlete-of-the-week awards for the week of March 14 - 20.
The generosity ‘blows my mind’
A local man undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment for brain cancer will get some help with a benefit. Jacob Marty, 33, was recently diagnosed with astrocytoma glioma stage III, a type of brain cancer, reports his aunt, Kristi Kennedy.
Use good cleaning, care for healthy indoor gardens
While Sunday was the first day of spring it does not seem likely we will be out in our gardens soon in the Bemidji area. So, while we await all the chores of our outdoor gardens we can spruce up our household plants to assure their health. Proper plant care can minimize pest issues and allow you to enjoy your indoor plants.
Celebration
John Frederickson celebrated his 87th birthday on March 11 with a luncheon including family and friends at Good Samaritan Society – International Falls. Frederickson is a lifelong resident of International Falls and a member of Faith United Church. With him in the photo are Lisa Steagall and Sandy Tornen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Violet’s Floyd
Chapter 4 Floyd’s dad, Orrah, related a story about the time he borrowed a bear trap from his dad in the late 1920’s; the value even then, according to what Orrah told Floyd, was estimated to be $500. He set the trap and it had a big ring on it; he bent the knots on the toggle down and slipped the ring over it.
Zupancich announces state Senate run
Andrea Zupancich, Babbitt, will run for State Senate District 3, she announced this week. Zupancich has been the mayor of Babbitt since 2014 and ran unopposed in 2020.
Looking Back
Friday, March 25 15 years ago Community News and Calendar: Summer’s almost here - the theme for the International Falls Figure Skating Club’s 32nd Annual Ice Show is “Sweet Summertime.” They will skate in Bronco Arena for performances on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon... Rainy River Book Club will meet at the home of Darrell Schmidt.
Pet of the Week
“Pixie” is a 1-year-old female tabby. She is white/ brown/tan in color and very friendly. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and age-appropriate shots prior to the final adoption. 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/BorderlandHumane- Society/ Support the Borderland Humane Society by sending donations to: Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: Tuesday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.