The Broncos baseball team Friday, April 26, had trouble keeping up with Mesabi East in a 12-6 loss at Scheela Field.The Bronco baseball team was in Hibbing Tuesday, April 23, when after a rough second and fourth inning couldn’t keep up with the Bluejackets in a 15-4 loss.
A former graduate, teacher and administrator of the International Falls school district has been selected to serve as the district’s next superintendent.Beth Shermoen was offered the position, following interviews last Friday with four candidates, said Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Falls School Board chair.
International Falls is among the areas in greatest need for volunteers to serve at long-term care facilities.Minnesota’s State Ombudsman for Long-Term Care is calling for more volunteers.Long-term care volunteers bring passion and value to their work in nursing care facilities across Minnesota.
The Rainy Lake Gazette’s April 26 print edition inaccurately reported that bids for construction of a new jail were accepted by the Koochiching County Board.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Monday’s Bronco versus Vikings softball game was postponed to May 9 and will be a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m. Littlefork will be home for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Friday, the Broncos baseball team had trouble keeping up with Mesabi East in a 12-6 loss at Scheela Field. Another Friday game was a high… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The April 7 fire that damaged the historic Irving “Pete” Peterson Bandshell in Smokey Bear Park was unintentional, according to a completed investigation.International Falls Police Chief Mike Kostiuk reported the investigation by the Police Department, with the assistance of the International Falls Fire Department, has concluded, and the nature of the fire appears to be unintentional.Authorities determined two juvenile males, ages 10 and 12, were responsible for the fire.
No citations for lawn height violations will be issued in International Falls in May, following action by the city council.A “No Mow May” proclamation was adopted April 9 by the council that directs staff not to issue notices for lawn height violations for the month of May on occupied properties in good standing, allowing residents to voluntarily delay lawn care until June.No Mow May is a movement that asks people to delay mowing their lawns until June to allow for early flowering grasses and weeds to establish, allowing pollinator species to emerge.The city retains the right to enforce the ordinance if a situation arises that makes it necessary to respond, officials noted.Mayor Harley Droba, while supporting the idea, said he feared some residents might wonder why they need to mow in June.
Gina Finstad Erickson recalled that their 16 X 20-foot house was divided into rooms by curtains and all the children had double deck bunk beds.
Question: I know it has been extremely dry but with the anticipation of “April showers” can you talk about hydroplaning?Answer: At speeds of 35 mph or less, most tires will “wipe” water off the road surface to keep tires in contact with the road.