Ninety-six local folks will be a little warmer this year, thanks to the annual Coats for Kids program of the Knights of ColumbusLast week, members of the Knights of Columbus Council 1540 delivered the boxes containing coats for kids and adults to Koochiching County Health and Human which will distribute them to local people in need before winter sets in.In its 10th year, funds have been raised mainly by selling sno-cones at area events.
With the vote totals in, the following are the results of local races, and who Koochiching County voters supported in federal offices.International Falls mayorIn an unusual turn, the write-in votes won the election for mayor: Write-In, 1,600, or 58.08 percent; Pete Kalar, 824, or 29.91 percent; Wayne Hiebert, 161, or 5.8 percent; Sharon Ball, 91, or 3.3 percent; Andrew Donald Piekarski/Jesus Dubs, 79, or 2.8 percent.The official winner of the mayor’s race won’t be known until the Falls City Council meets to canvas the results at 4 p.m.
The Bronco Math League was fifth out of seven teams in the Iron Range Division after competing in its first meet of the season. Andy Davenport,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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The logging community came together last week to Load a Log for Kids, resulting in a convoy of 16 loaded logging trucks representing about a $30,000 donation to the Children’s Miracle Network.Organizer and local logger Brady Hasbargen, of Whitefish Creek logging, said he was awed by the quick response by all who were asked to join in the harvest.“We lined up empty and came out loaded,” he said of the site west of the Falls, off the Sandsmark Trail.
Seven Broncos have been included on the 2024 All-District football:Junior linebacker/fullback/tight end Kane Thompson received MVP honors after recording 127 tackles, four touchdowns, and winning Sports Illustrated’s Best Minnesota Linebacker award.Running back Cooper Crandall was awarded All-District for his senior season with 171 rushing attempts for a total of 1,237 yards and 14 touchdowns.Junior quarterback Hayden Swenson made the All-District team for completing 158 passes for 1,846 yards and 22 touchdowns.Wide receiver/linebacker Zach Youso made All-District with 115 tackles, 532 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.Carson Crandall, Carter Line, and Torin Thomspon received All-District honorable mention.Touchdowns & TurnoversDonations to the Touchdowns & Turnovers fundraiser held at every Bronco home game have been counted.For the 2024-2025 football season, Touchdowns & Turnovers raised $10,177 this year.Team performance, support from fans, and local businesses have allowed Bronco football to raise more $52,000 for the community over the years through the Touchdowns & Turnovers program.This year’s funds are designated for the Community Cancer Gas Card Program.Compiled by KGHS/KSDM Radio.
Last week, Koochiching Technology Initiative, or KTI, finished its series of AARP Digital Skills workshopsThe classes in Birchdale and Littlefork drew more than 30 people who were excited to learn computer basics and take home free laptops, reports Cori Horton, local ACC AmeriCorps Member serving Koochiching County.Five student volunteers - Kyle Kramer, Will Ginter, Landon Snyder, Emet Erickson, and Annika York - from Falls High and Littlefork-Big Falls schools helped bridge the generational and digital divide during the workshops.“Having the younger generation interact with older adults provided critical learning experiences for all involved,” Horton said.Mike Hanson, Birchdale, and a former county commissioner, said the workshops were specially designed for seniors, and noted if the participants attended both evenings of classes the laptops were there’s to take home.“It was a wonderful opportunity, and 15 happy seniors left (the Birchdale workshop) with their new laptops and a better understanding of their uses.
This is “Dunkin.” She is a 7-month old female and was found by a good Samaritan in a scary predicament.
Storytime10:30 – 11: 30 a.m., Saturday Nov.