Laurel Beager

Laurel Beager

  • Joined: October 11, 2023
  • Articles: 3069

Pet of the Week

At the holding facility we currently have four young adult females and six kittens looking for their new fur-ever homes!This young momma cat is “Opal.” At only 1 year old, she is watching over all the littles.She is such a sweetheart.

‘Friend Raiser’ ice cream social

STAFF REPORT Servants of Shelter will have an Ice Cream Social at Smokey Bear Park from 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 7.  It’s a Friend Raiser to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Hasbargens are 2024 farm family

The Koochiching County Board recognized the Albert and Kayla Hasbargen family as the 2023 Koochiching County Farm FamilyThey were presented to the board by Doug Franchot and Tim Gerlach, members of the Koochiching County Extension Committee.Druing the county board meeting, commissioners credited the family for representing the farming community well.Commissioner Dale Erickson said the family has deep roots in the county.“This is the model farm family for today,” he said.

Rotary Report

Last week at the club meeting for the Rotary Club of International Falls, the organization hosted updates on the upcoming mural refresh project from board member Bob DeGross.Board member Jeff Hardwig shared exciting news that with the recent move of the local Head Start, the club received a donation of additional books for the Love of Reading Early, or LORE program, designed and funded by the Rotary Club of International Falls.The program encourages early literacy skills for children ages 0-5 by providing free books in a number of LOREbraries around town.

Notebook, Monday, July 29:

The International Falls Ice Cats will be well represented today at Arrowhead All-Star games in Grand Rapids. Included are: 12U: Brinley Heibel, Greta Larson, and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Brokaw recognized as ‘Roads Scholar’

Ted Brokaw, director of International Falls Public Works, is among May 24 “Roads Scholars” graduates of the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program.The Roads Scholar Program is designed for city, county, township, and tribal transportation agency maintenance personnel who are committed to learning new skills and expanding their knowledge in the latest road and bridge innovations and industry best practices.Brokaw was one of nine grads who hold the distinction of earning both leadership and maintenance certificates this past year.Forty-one grads earned a maintenance operations and technical certificate by completing a series of in-depth LTAP workshops focused on drainage and vegetation, road management and maintenance, traffic control and work-zone safety, and worker safety, as well as by attending larger qualified events.Another 16 graduates earned a leadership, supervisory, and operations management certificate by completing four designated LTAP leadership courses focused on the management of local agency and public works organizations and operations.“Our 2023 Roads Scholars represent the commitment to excellence and continuous education and improvement that are a signature of transportation agencies across Minnesota,” said Andrew Wrucke, MnLTAP director.