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Laurel Beager
Unique view
Ben Sunne captured this photo late Friday of norther lights from below the Big Falls bridge. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Notebook, Monday, May 13:
Bronco Kelby Anderson continued her winning streak Friday by taking first place with a 7 over par 79 at the 18-hole Hibbing Invitational at Mesaba… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Anderson named to watchlist
STAFF REPORT Bronco Kelby Anderson has been named to the initial 2024 Watchlist of top high school senior golfers under consideration for the eighth annual… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
‘Biologist by day, comedian by night’
A biologist renowned for his wildlife work says some people buy sports cars in their mid-life crisis.But not Steve Windels, who now calls himself a biologist by day and comedian by night.Windels, formerly of International Falls, has launched a comedy career and will play host to a comedy show at 7:30 p.m.
Rainy River celebrates graduation
Minnesota North College Rainy River will celebrate graduation at 1 p.m.
Notebook, Friday, May 10:
The Broncos Thursday were led to a 10-0 victory in the Battle on the Border with Vikings by Bronco Gracie Swenson, who had 10 strikeouts… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Looking Back
May 1015 years agoKatherine Allen, 95, a lifelong resident of International Falls, died Thursday, April 30, 2009.
Frontier farming
The earliest settlers in Koochiching that turned to farming were in constant search of a market and were grateful when they could sell potatoes and other vegetables to the lumber mills or to the construction crews in the Falls for 25 cents to $1 a bushel.There were transportation issues: how do you get the produce to market without capsizing in the summer, getting stuck in both the spring and fall or the cold of winter?
Gala benefits KCHS funds
The Koochiching County Historical Society’s third annual gala June 7 will take a step back in time to Prohibition Era Koochiching County.The gala will raise money for investment in the society’s endowment funds, as well as its Building Maintenance and Stabilization Fund.“These funds are vital to the preservation and well-being of the society’s mission in preserving our history as we move toward the future,” society officials said.The gala is at the Thunderbird Lodge; doors open at 5 p.m., entertainment at 6:30 p.m.