Warning signs of concussions
No athlete, professional or amateur or otherwise, is immune from injury.
Laurel Beager
Before school starts
Crafters’ Café will meet on Tuesday, Aug.
Freeway ramp meters
Question: We took a trip to the Cities this summer.
Financial institutions plan to combine to expand services
NATCOM Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for National Bank of Commerce and Great River Holding Company, the holding company for RiverWood Bank, recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for NATCOM to acquire Great River in an all-cash deal.A branch of RiverWood Bank is located at 503 Fourth St., International Falls.The sale of the transaction is expected to close in late 2024, with the conversion of accounts happening in early 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the approval of Great River’s shareholders, reports National Bank of Commerce.The combined organization is expected to have approximately $2 billion in total assets with more than 250 employees across 12 counties in northern Wisconsin, central Minnesota, and northern Minnesota.“We have been looking for strategic opportunities to further expand National Bank of Commerce into greater Minnesota, and we believe we have found the ideal partner in RiverWood Bank,” said Brad Roden, CEO of National Bank of Commerce.
Monahan to share Vietnam experiences
Robin Monahan, who grew up in Ranier and now enjoys his summer cabin on Rainy Lake, will share his memories, stories of personal experiences and images of his experiences in the U.S.
Local nursing homes receive grants
Littlefork and International Falls area are among seven northern Minnesota nursing homes that have received payments to address improvements and long-term debt.Those nursing homes have received a second round of direct payments totaling $1.39 million as part of a statewide nursing home package totaling $300 million, passed by the Minnesota House and Senate in 2023 and signed into law by Gov.
Aug. 13 primary roundup
About 35 percent of Koochiching County voters participated in last week’s Primary Election.County Auditor/Treasurer Joan Nelson said of the 7,433 voters, 2,575, or 35 percent, cast ballots in the Aug.
CN: Repairs begun on bridge
Canadian National Railway crews continue repairs on a rail bridge known as 5-Mile Bridge on Rainy Lake northeast of Fort Frances following an incident Aug.
Looking Back
Friday15 years agoThe Falls School Board Monday is expected to approve the appointment of assistant football coach Jay Boyle as head coach for the 2009-2010 season, filling the vacancy left by recent resignation of head coach Stuart Nordquist.
What they did for fun
All the rivers in the area, as well as Rainy Lake, provided pleasure craft for those that did not need activity and action for enjoyment.