International Falls 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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A petition containing the signatures of 29 residents asked the International Falls City Council not to locate its police headquarters at 2232 2nd Avenue E., the former location of KOOTASCA Community Action Inc.City resident Erik Strand Monday delivered the petition and reiterated his concerns about police access to other parts of the community through a residential neighborhood.He asked the council to consider the petition a cease and desist order.Strand said he visited with residents on nearby streets, with 29 “affected residents” signing the petition; the petition contained the signatures of all but maybe six residents who were not home when he stopped.He said the petition represents more than $23,000 in city tax dollars.Strand said the council has said it will “do in phases” the rehabilitation it will take to make the building a workable headquarters for the International Falls Police Department.He said that implies the council does not truly know the cost of the project.He also questions the short time period between the proposal to purchase the building for $4,999 and the council agreement to buy it, wondering how many committee meetings were held in that time for council discussion.The city’s police have been working from a temporary location for more than one year at Backus Community Center.
Mid-October reports of hunting shack preparations led this old adventurer to recall earlier days’ “Social Shacks”.
Library HappeningsLibratory Bag: Friday, Nov.
ElderCircle announces an upcoming SAIL - Stay Active & Independent for Life - Leader Training and Refresher Course.ElderCircle is seeking motivated leaders age 55 and older to guide no-impact, low cardio exercise sessions that enhance strength, improve balance and flexibility, and boost bone density.
UWNEMN REPORTUnited Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s second annual Youth United Contest opens Nov.
The Arrowhead Library System’s Bookmobile will stop at a location near you soon.When you can’t come to the library, your library on wheels will come to you.
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Letter to the editor, In nearly every presidential and midterm election of the last 50 years, Minnesota has consistently produced the highest voter turnout rate… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close