Laurel Beager

Laurel Beager

Dramatic end to 2025 IFBC

A dramatic end to the 2025 International Falls Bass Championships when Day 1 leaders Jon Balaski and Eric Olson of International Falls came through the Big Tent, but weighed no fish.

2025 IFBC Champs

Previous second place winners Tony Jackson of International Falls and Ian Waterer are the 2025 International Falls Bass Championship winners. LAUREL BEAGER PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Little anglers

As teams hit the water, little anglers found fun at the Rod Smith Kids Memorial Fishing Pond on County Road 93 east of International Falls.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Day 2

Teams wait for their numbers to be called this morning as they headed toward Rainy Lake for Day 2 of the International Falls Bass Championship,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Balaski, Olson on top after Day 1

STAFF REPORT With four teams weighing in more than 21 pounds on Day 1, Jon Balaski and Eric Olson of International Falls are in first… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

IFBC boat parade

The International Falls Bass Championship boat parade was a go tonight after a short thunderstorm passed by. The streets were damp but that didn’t slow… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Notebook, Friday, Aug. 22:

The International Falls Broncos football team travels to Deer River Saturday for a round of scrimmages against section opponents. The Broncos Bass fishing team will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close