Robert (Bob) Secrist
Robert (Bob) Secrist dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away June 25, 2022 at 12:02, at his home in Branson, MO, very suddenly after a very lengthy challenge with Parkinson’s Disease.
June 2022
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Greta Marie Hemstad
Greta Marie Hemstad, age 83, of International Falls, passed away in her home on June 19, 2022. Greta was born on December 31, 1938 in Montevideo, Minnesota.
Layna E. Liebhard
Layna E. Liebhard, age 70, of Maple Lake, died Tuesday, June 22, 2022, at the Buffalo Hospital.
Gloria Demuth
We regretfully announce the passing of Gloria Demuth, 83, of International Falls, Minnesota, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 after a short illness, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN.
CALL SESSION TO FINISH LEGISLATURE’S WORK
The Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) has been advocating for the communities of the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA) in northern Minnesota for over 80 years. Members include more than 60 public sector units of government who take part in advocating for the citizens of the Iron Range. Our membership includes cities and townships from across Itasca, St. Louis, Aitkin, Lake, Cook and Crow Wing Counties in addition to all the public schools in the TAA. We have a long history of advocating for local government aid, support for our mining and timber industries, economic opportunities for our region, in addition to a strong and vibrant public education system for our citizens.
The game behind the overthrow of Roe vs Wade
To the editor, As awful as the overthrow of Roe Vs Wade is, abortion is just one of several political tools the oligarchs are using to push power to the states. States’ rights are really the key to turning power over to the corporate oligarchies as they can more easily control regulatory review and taxation at the state level.
Bright, Hell receive lifesaving award
The calm and quick reactions of two Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office staff were recognized with a lifesaving award presented at the Koochiching County Board meeting Tuesday. E911 Operator Billy Bright and Deputy Dustin Hell received the lifesaving award for their response to an emergency 911 call at 1 a.m.
Long-awaited overpass begun
A long time in the making, what will be Koochiching County’s only overpass is in its first phase. Last week, crews worked to bury utilities, construct a bypass road, and raise and lengthen approaches to accommodate the construction of an overpass at the rail tracks on County State Aid Highway 24, also known as the Van Lynn Road.
Notebook, Tuesday, June 28:
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Flood update: Monday
Below are the latest key messages by the National Weather Service and NOAA for the flooding situation across the Rainy River Basin. Key Messages The… Login to continue reading Login…