Reservations for VNP boat tours open
Voyageurs National Park staff announce that reservations open April 15 for ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage programs.The reservation system opens at 9 a.m.
April 2024
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Looking Back
Friday, April 1215 years agoFalls High School was abuzz yesterday when it was announced that the 1966 Broncos boys hockey team won the “Minnesota Hockey Greats” promotion established by the Minnesota Wild in association with AT&T.
CO Reports
District 5 - Eveleth areaMondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports a busy weekend on the Rainy River with lots of boats stretching from the Birchdale area to Lake of the Woods.
Vikings recognize players
Littlefork-Big Falls High School held its athletic awards banquet last week to honor the boys and girls basketball teams, along with the baseball and softball teams from last year.All the players and managers involved in the winter and spring seasons were awarded their varsity letters and the following special awards were presented:Boys basketball• Chairman of the board: Jax Sullivan• Mr Bucket: AJ Knaeble• Hustle award: Levi Thydeen• Most Improved: Trevor Galusha• MVP: Tommy Larson• Mr Viking: Emmet EricksonGirls basketball• MVP: Cora Gustafson• Chairwoman of the board: Julianna Holte• Most Improved: Avery Larson• The Glue: KamBree Gustafson• 3-point Sniper: Tenley WestermanCompiled by KGHS/KSDM Radio.
‘Bookmobile’ schedule
The Arrowhead Library System’s Bookmobile will make stops locally soon.When you can’t come to the library, your library on wheels will come to you.The bookmobile stops every three weeks at these locations in your area:• In Littlefork, Main Street, 9:30-10 a.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10• In Big Falls, Sunview Apartments, 10:40-11:30 a.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10• In Gemmell, Community Church, 12:30-1 p.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10• In Northome, Apartment Complex, 1:45-2:30 p.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10The Bookmobile offers print books, cookbooks, large print books, DVDs, audiobooks and video games.In addition, you can renew your library card, update your library account information, learn how to use library services, and participate in special programs.
Alzheimer’s Association presents ‘Dementia Basics‘
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are affecting increasing numbers of families in Koochiching County and across the country.To help understand the disease, Koochiching Aging Options is hosting a free public presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association the evening of Tuesday, April 23, in International Falls.Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
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Celebrate your library!
It is the tail end of National Library Week.
Notebook, Friday, April 12:
The Falls Bronco softball team took a 22-0 win Thursday, with the mercy-rule in the fourth inning, against the Bears at Lake of the Woods… Login to continue reading Login…
Prom 2024
Students at Falls High School celebrated their prom Saturday, with the theme “Tangled in Our Memories.”As is tradition, crowning prom king and queen during grand march was assisted by junior royalty who stood out among the crowd.