The International Falls volleyball participated in a scrimmage in Hibbing on Saturday, Aug. 20. Head Coach Sarah Peterson said that it went well and that the coaching staff got to look at a number of girls in a variety of roles as there will be new girls in the mix this season.
The Minnesota Trappers Association offers a two-part trapper education certification class, with an instruction field day Sept. 24.
“Milo” is a 1-year-old male Sheba Inu. He will need a big yard to play in. Pictured with Milo is Jim Lessard. Jim has been walking the BHS dogs for years and he is fabulous with all the animals. 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. Find us on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/BorderlandHumaneSociety/ Support the Borderland Humane Society: Donations can be sent to Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday- Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Surrenders are by appointment only, due to limited kennel space.
by Sgt. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol Question: What are the laws or rules when it comes to drivers who tailgate? What can a person do to keep them from putting lives in danger? I haven’t heard or read anything for a long time about the 3 second rule, is that still a recommendation? Answer: Great questions, I believe following too closely is an underreported factor in many preventable crashes.
By LAUREL BEAGER Boats dotted Rainy River east and west of Nelson Park at Birchdale Saturday. Troy Huntley, Monticello, Minn., won top honors with the largest sturgeon – 63 ¼ inches caught and released back into Rainy River Saturday.
Jesse Laakkonen, 83, from Orr, Minnesota departed to his heavenly home on August 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg in 2018.
Arlene Adeline Selsaas died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 97. Arlene Kleppe was born at home in Adrian Minnesota on February 25, 1925.
Debara “Debbie” Joy Hauner, 71, of Littlefork, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Debbie was bom on August 19, 1950 in Litchfield, MN.
MaryNell Gust, 82, of International Falls, MN, died on August 10th, 2022, at The Willows of Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, MN, from the prolonged effects of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In hospice care for three weeks prior to her death, MaryNell died peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side.
Arvid James Leinum, 86, passed away on August 17, 2022, at Miller Dwan in Duluth. Arvid was bom in Ranier, MN on December 13, 1935, and graduated from Falls High School in 1953. After graduation, Arvid worked for the Minnesota Highway Department. He enlisted in the Army from 1954-1957 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. After returning from the service, Arvid worked for Boise Cascade for approximately 15 years. He also worked for Ballan Furniture laying carpet.