April 2024
Death and taxes?
What are your wishes if you die, or have a stroke and are unable to speak?A health care directive is your voice when you need it most, said Gale Gagnier, a local end-of-life doula with years of experience as a registered nurse.Gagnier and Rosie Gaston, who has years of experience in critical conversations as a hospice and palliative care social worker, will help people plan for death.Tax Day will come around again.
More support for ‘Hockey Day’
A local effort to host “Hockey Day Minnesota” in International Falls in 2028 got support from the Koochiching Development Authority Board.The board, made up of the county board, approved a letter of support and a pledge of $10,000 when it met April 9.
Giving back, getting involved
Early in my career, I was exposed to the amazing work United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) was doing in our region and because of that I became a long-time donor.
Settler furnishings
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Notebook, Friday, April 19:
The Bronco softball team Thursday got the job done in a cold and windy doubleheader at Chisholm by shutting them out in both games 7-0… Login to continue reading Login…
Community Connectors
Recent news report via major metro newspaper announced coming end to eight Minnesota River Valley community newspapers, including hometown Jordan’s 140-year-old “Independent.” Old journalist here remembers “Independent” weekly telephone calls soliciting news for genuine local news.
Broncos
International Falls Broncos Monday found success on the diamond.The softball team traveled to Mountain Iron-Buhl where they would win that game 4-1.The softball team took a 22-0 win Thursday, April 11, with the mercy-rule in the fourth inning, against the Bears at Lake of the Woods High School.The team dominated in batting and fielding, and Gracie Swenson and Laney Taylor shined on both sides of the field as Swenson threw 7 strikeouts on the mounds and had 2 runs and 6 RBIs off 3 hits.Taylor would catch 2 fly-outs and have 2 runs and 3 RBIs off 2 hits.On Monday, the Bronco baseball team played in the home opener against North Woods beating the Grizzlies 7-2.Compiled by KGHS/KSDM Radio.
Park will have a bandshell
The International Falls City Council is awaiting information from its insurance provider before making decisions about the Irving “Pete” Peterson Bandshell that was destroyed in a fire April 7.But councilors voiced support to have a bandshell in Smokey Bear Park on the site, whether it is a rebuild or a new structure.