Nesting area opened, closed
Voyageurs National Park has temporarily closed the breeding area around one of the park’s bald eagle nests to campers and other human activities.
June 2024
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Land clearing & dynamite
The anticipated completion of a power plant and paper mill as well as the arrival of the railroad caused inflation to occur naturally, and land prices escalated as well as initial speculation of the rising value per acre.
Season kicks off with wins
The Rainy Lake North Stars inaugural games Saturday, June 1, were preceded by an exciting historical recognition.
‘Take a Kid Fishing’ Weekend
During Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing — and fishing is one way among many to enjoy Great Outdoors Month in June.“Fishing is fun and it’s a great way to spend time outdoors together with kids,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Falls School District leadership changes
The Falls School District will have new leadership with the start of the July fiscal year.The Falls School Board May 6 approved hiring Beth Shermoen as superintendent of the district for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year.
Daughter hopes for life changing van
A former resident who performed at local weddings and funerals for about three decades is the focus of a fundraising effort that could change her life, says her daughter, also a former resident.“Mom is a warrior,” said Donna Glennie’s daughter, Melissa Yajko.
LOOKING BACK
15 years agoIn 2022, Voyageurs National Park completed a General Management Plan which included the development of 15-20 visitor destinations.
Recognized
Two Minnesota North College Rainy River baseball players have been included on the Minnesota College Athletic Conference’s All-MCAC and DIII All Region baseball teams.Bradie Black was named to the third Team All-MCAC and third team All-Region 13 from the Infield, and from the pitcher’s mound Kaleb Hubble was named to the second team All-MCAC and second team All-Region 13.
Remembering
Veterans and members of the public joined with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2948 and Auxiliary to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, June… Login to continue reading Login…
Broncos recognized
Bronco baseball players were recognized this week by the Iron Range Conference. baseball players have been named to the Iron Range All-Conference team Senior pitcher… Login to continue reading Login…