April 2022
Falls district class sections show decline
With declining student numbers forcing reductions in class sections for the 2022-23 school year, the International Falls school district adopted its class schedule Ṫhe adjustments lead to a reduction at the Falls High School of a 1.091 full-time equivalent position – something district administrators and board members do not favor but believe is warranted. The vote to set the schedule was approved on a 3-2 vote last week.
NOTEBOOK: Monday, April 11
Former Bronco, Ty Boyle who is a captain in the United States Army, and his teammate Josh Corson, won the Best Ranger Competition over the… Login to continue reading Login…
NOTEBOOK: Saturday, April 9
The Falls High Knowledge Team competed at the state meet on Thursday and Friday and finished in 12th place out of 24 teams. No games… Login to continue reading Login…
NOTEBOOK: Friday, April 8
The Fort Frances Muskie boys hockey team looks to claim the NorWOSSA championship tonight at Ice for Kids Arena as they face Beaver Brae at… Login to continue reading Login…
There’s hope
Bob Brown shared this photo of a robin in his yard, another of the signs of spring experienced in Borderland. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access…
NOTEBOOK: Thursday, April 7
The Littlefork Big Falls softball team was supposed to open its 2022 season today against Cherry but that game has been postponed. The Falls High… Login to continue reading Login…
NOTEBOOK Wednesday, April 6:
The Bronco track and field teams were in Bemidji yesterday afternoon for an indoor meet. The girls placed sixth with 26.83 points, as Frazee won… Login to continue reading Login…
Separated by war
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a three-part series about a local woman’s engagement to a Ukrainian resident. Stay tuned for her fiance’s side of the story and how local people can offer help and support. The author, a veteran former local reporter, is a sometimes contributor to the Rainy Lake Gazette and a long-time friend to local journalism.
Are you ready for the next season?
Three projects involving Highway 53, a valuable and critical lifeline for International Falls and surrounding communities, are among the more than 230 construction projects in Minnesota. The projects “will help maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs will be worked on across the state this year,” the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced last week.