
June 2025


Do you have input on Rainy Lake?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking people with a range of perspectives and experiences, including local fishing guides, local anglers, anglers from across Minnesota, local businesses and local resorts, and water-based businesses, to serve on two fisheries input groups, one for Rainy Lake and the other for Lake Winnibigoshish.

Looking Back
June 13, 2025 15 years ago Two writers from The Journal recently earned recognition in the 2009 Minnesota Associated Press Sports Association sportswriting contest. Sports… Login to continue reading Login…

‘Simple thank you not enough’
UWNEMN REPORT Instead of saying “thank you,” United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is showing its gratitude for the volunteers that organizers say make their… Login to continue reading Login…

Celebrate 50 Years of VNP Saturday
VNP REPORT Voyageurs National Park will celebrate its 50th anniversary Saturday with a fun family-friendly birthday bash from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rainy… Login to continue reading Login…

Hauschild: Session preserves state aid for Kooch
STAFF REPORT With the close of a special session of the Minnesota Legislature Monday, state Sen. Grant Hauschild announced no cuts in critical state funding… Login to continue reading Login…

Broncos place 21st
The International Falls Bronco Track 4x200 relay team placed 21st Tuesday, June 11, at the Minnesota State High School League’s 2025 Track and Field State Meet.

Trap second
The Bronco Trap Team took second in Class 1A and two Broncos placed in the top three high gun of the 2025 Trap Shooting Championship Monday.

Rainy River Hall of Fame
Eleven people and two teams will be inducted June 14 into the Minnesota North College Rainy River Hall of Fame.

General surgeon joins RLMC
Rainy Lake Medical Center officials have welcomed Dr. Rachel Knudson, an experienced general surgeon, and say her commitment to patient-centered care and dedication to serving the local community make her an exceptional addition to the medical team.