April 2025
Gold City No. 4
Frank Bowman was the first to ride a bicycle across the Crane Lake portage. It was in the fall of 1896. He reported the portage, 27-miles long, “personalized discomfort.” The Rainy Lake Journal reported that he beat the stage team that was following him by several hours though he testified he did not try to hurry.
Elegant Affair
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Gas prices rise in Minnesota
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 15.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.20/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota.
Mayor for a day
If Maci Rousseau were mayor for a day, she would focus on making International Falls more friendly and enjoyable for everyone, especially children.
Petitions for recall presented
With no resignations offered Monday during the International Falls City Council meeting, Ed Bates delivered papers containing the signatures of city voters seeking the recall of four councilors.
L-BF honor roll
The Littlefork-Big Falls School has selected students for its 2024-25 third quarter honor roll.
Next prompt: Books about books
April is the last month of school year programming, although we do creep a bit into May. The silent book club will meet on Monday, April 14 at 6:30. Elementary Fun will have its last session on Wednesday, April 30. Storytime will continue for two more weeks until May 8. Crafters’ Café will continue through May on alternate Tuesdays with the next opportunity to craft together being Tuesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Awesome Adventures
Thoughtful gift recently arrived for this wheelchair captive, ex-adventurer from old friend and co-employee at former Boise Cascade Corporation. Mary sent 1996 Steven Ambrose book, “Undaunted Courage,” reporting “Awesome Adventures” experienced by Captain Meriwether Lewis during his outdoor and political career with whiffs of danger.