June 2024

Way to go, Koochiching!

Residents turned out big time last Saturday for Koochiching County’s first electronics waste (e-waste) collection day in International Falls.The event was hosted by the Koochiching Technology Initiative (KTI) with help from the Marshall N.

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Rainy Lake peaked May 31

Rain Lake level peaked on May 31 at 1108.17 feet, reports the Water Level Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board last week.Outflow from Rainy Lake has been maximized, with 13 gates open at the International Falls/Fort Frances dams as of May 31.

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On to Phoenix

The Northern Revival 17’s team was in action Wednesday, June 5, at the Bemidji Summer Throwdown tournament as a warm up for Nationals in Phoenix at the Volleyball Festival that will take place June 27-30.The girls took the bronze championship at Bemidji but that doesn’t resemble how well they did, said Rob Hering, coach.

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State trap

The Bronco Trap Shooting Team placed fourth with a score of 455 at the Class 1A Trap Shooting Championships in Alexandria. The team finished just… Login to continue reading Login…

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Second induction: Rainy River Hall of Fame

Saturday’s induction into the Minnesota North College Rainy River Campus Hall of Fame recognized excellence among the inductees, and a celebration of the potential of current and future students.It is the second class of inductees; the first induction in 2023.The Hall of Fame also serves as a support network for the Rainy River Foundation, the goal of which is to raise money to assist students of today with the costs of education.The event is conducted by the Rainy River Campus Hall of Fame Organization, which began in 2020.

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Literary Latelife

Adventures for this old outdoor and corporate adventurer, with no longer reliable feet and legs but still reliable implanted pacemaker, constitute reading, writing and PBS documentaries.

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Anderson recognized

Competes at state, then at Scotland STAFF REPORT Bronco golfer Kelby Anderson has been named to the 2024 Minnesota State High School Golf Coaches Association… Login to continue reading Login…

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