The 8th District congressman who represents northern Minnesota said he stands with his constituents who are angry about Voyageurs National Park’s proposed frozen lake surface access and use plan The comment period on the plan closed last week. It drew hundreds of people to participate in three meetings in April about the plan.
Six Broncos head to state competition this week and next. Following the Section 7A track and field meet at UMD June 2, five Broncos were eligible for state.
The 55th Annual Outdoor Education Days for Falls Elementary fifth graders June 1 brought students to seven different presentations given by local community members working in different agencies. Above, Jolen Simon, Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District program coordinator, and Wayne Fuller of the county Environmental Services, speak to students about the value of wetlands and how modeling is used to predict future responses to high water events. See more photos on A4.
Nearly 80 years here, across our somewhat united States mostly close to neighbor Canada, have included lots of weather watching. Most years also involved many rivers’ moving waters, generating some appreciated similarities “Weather River.”
The spawn is about complete and the walleye are beginning to move into the shorelines and back bays to locate food sources. They are active and hitting on whatever is placed in front of them.
Sharon A. Averill 66, of International Falls died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Rainy Lake Medical Center.
1949-2023 It is with great sadness the family of Bob Leggett shares of his peaceful passing on May 4 at his home in Makinen, Minnesota. Bob was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1949 as the first of four children of Eugene and Mamie Leggett. He spent the first 18 years of his life in International Falls and was involved in youth hockey and baseball. This was only the beginning of his love for sports.
A plan to implement a municipal garbage collection system in the city will be open for discussion at a special committee of the whole meeting at 4 p.m. June 12.