April 2022

Local benefit

April 12, 2022

Local support of UWNEMN will benefit the following agencies and programs in Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties this year: Backus Community Center, Baudette Public Library’s summer reading program, Buddy Backpacks, Comforts of Home, Falls Hunger Coalition, Friends Against Abuse, Imagination Library, International Falls Public Library’s summer reading program, Koochiching Aging Options, Lake of the Woods Food Shelf, Salvation Army International Falls, Smiles United, and United for Veterans.

Koochiching County 4-H celebrates volunteers

April 12, 2022

Each year, thousands of volunteers in Minnesota donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be spotlighted during National Volunteer Week, April 17-23.

Violet’s Floyd

April 12, 2022

In 1941 Floyd’s dad Orrah got a permit from J. A. Mathieu’s in Fort Frances to pick logs on the U.S. and Canadian border. Floyd was 13, World War II just ended. Mr. Mathieu had a new houseboat built and his original for sale; it was a beauty made from knotty pine. It was two stories

Wake up

April 12, 2022

A female pileated woodpecker, identified because it has no red behind its bill, makes its presence known on a tree near Rainy Lake. PHOTO BY JEFF FRIENDT .

GOP endorses in House, Senate

April 12, 2022

Andrea Zupancich and Bob Wolfe each got the Republican Party nod Sunday, April 10, for Minnesota Senate District 3 and Minnesota House District 3A, respectively, The endorsements took place at the GOP’s Minnesota Senate District 3 convention in Cook, reports Koochiching County GOP Chair Terry Stone. Both races were contested; for the Senate race Zupancich, who now serves as mayor of Babbit, and John Moren competed for the endorsement to fill the seat that will be left vacant with the retirement of Sen.

Looking Back

April 12, 2022

Friday, April 15, 2022 15 years ago Participants in the 4x800 Meter Relay took off from the finish line in the first race on the newly resurfaced Bronco Track. The new track was dedicated in a ceremony.

The value of good soil

April 12, 2022

“The soil here is terrible, I can’t garden in it!” I hear this all the time, but is it true? As we gear up for spring, let’s take a look at our garden’s soil. “Bad soil” can be caused by many things, including the soil’s texture (suche as sand or clay) the nutrient profile, the pH, and the microbial life it does or does not contain. Once the problem is identified, most “bad soil” can be turned into good soil! Many of these issues can also be solved without costing an arm and two legs.

Pet of the Week

April 12, 2022

“Katie” is a senior cat. She is 10-12 years old and is 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/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ 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.

Roam or home?

April 12, 2022

Many people think cats and dogs need to run free to be happy, especially cats. This is a myth.

ASK AMY

April 12, 2022

Ask Amy: Stepmother’s generous cooking leaves out the ‘love’ Dear Amy: My stepdaughter, “Serena,” and her husband, “Ned,” have two small children, ages 2 and 4. They also both have demanding, stressful jobs.