Notebook, Tuesday, April 30:
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April 2024
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Notebook, Monday, April 29:
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Fire unintentional
The April 7 fire that damaged the historic Irving “Pete” Peterson Bandshell in Smokey Bear Park was unintentional, according to a completed investigation.International Falls Police Chief Mike Kostiuk reported the investigation by the Police Department, with the assistance of the International Falls Fire Department, has concluded, and the nature of the fire appears to be unintentional.Authorities determined two juvenile males, ages 10 and 12, were responsible for the fire.
‘No Mow May’ adopted
No citations for lawn height violations will be issued in International Falls in May, following action by the city council.A “No Mow May” proclamation was adopted April 9 by the council that directs staff not to issue notices for lawn height violations for the month of May on occupied properties in good standing, allowing residents to voluntarily delay lawn care until June.No Mow May is a movement that asks people to delay mowing their lawns until June to allow for early flowering grasses and weeds to establish, allowing pollinator species to emerge.The city retains the right to enforce the ordinance if a situation arises that makes it necessary to respond, officials noted.Mayor Harley Droba, while supporting the idea, said he feared some residents might wonder why they need to mow in June.
Home heating & early dreams
Gina Finstad Erickson recalled that their 16 X 20-foot house was divided into rooms by curtains and all the children had double deck bunk beds.
What about hydroplaning?
Question: I know it has been extremely dry but with the anticipation of “April showers” can you talk about hydroplaning?Answer: At speeds of 35 mph or less, most tires will “wipe” water off the road surface to keep tires in contact with the road.
EMPOWER to host free summer camps
The Empow(HER) Summer Camps, Through Minnesota North College, are open for enrollmentGirls ages 14-17 can sign up for classes across the Iron Range and experience work in the trades.There are three sessions:June 10-13: Minnesota North College, Hibbing Campus• Automotive• Heating and Cooling• Electrical Maintenance & ConstructionJune 17-18, 20-21: Minnesota North College, Eveleth Campus• Electrical Controls• Industrial Mechanical Technology• WeldingJune 24-27: The Forge, Grand Rapids• Carpentry• Solar Power• WeldingEMPOWER seeks to support the education of women entering high-wage, high-demand non-traditional fields and roles.This workforce development program, EMPOWER, seeks to support the education of women entering high-wage, high-demand non-traditional fields and roles, such as welding, IT, auto mechanics, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, electrical maintenance, law enforcement, HVAC, industrial mechanics, carpentry, natural resources, engineering just to name a few.These fields are well-represented across the Iron Range, and support mining, construction, transportation, and heavy-industry sectors.
ISD 361 candidate interviews
The first round of interviews with four candidates for the superintendent of the International Falls School District are Friday at the Falls High School library.The interviews are held during board meetings and are open to the public to observe.Candidates are Debra Taylor, Jill Lauters, Frank Schill and Beth Shermoen.The first interview is at 4:30 p.m.
Ice-out
The word among local pilots is that Tim Lessard flew Friday and Saturday, and the ice was gone Sunday.