Laurel Beager

The Empow(HER) Summer Camps, Through Minnesota North College, are open for enrollmentGirls ages 14-17 can sign up for classes across the Iron Range and experience work in the trades.There are three sessions:June 10-13: Minnesota North College, Hibbing Campus• Automotive• Heating and Cooling• Electrical Maintenance & ConstructionJune 17-18, 20-21: Minnesota North College, Eveleth Campus• Electrical Controls• Industrial Mechanical Technology• WeldingJune 24-27: The Forge, Grand Rapids• Carpentry• Solar Power• WeldingEMPOWER seeks to support the education of women entering high-wage, high-demand non-traditional fields and roles.This workforce development program, EMPOWER, seeks to support the education of women entering high-wage, high-demand non-traditional fields and roles, such as welding, IT, auto mechanics, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, electrical maintenance, law enforcement, HVAC, industrial mechanics, carpentry, natural resources, engineering just to name a few.These fields are well-represented across the Iron Range, and support mining, construction, transportation, and heavy-industry sectors.

The first round of interviews with four candidates for the superintendent of the International Falls School District are Friday at the Falls High School library.The interviews are held during board meetings and are open to the public to observe.Candidates are Debra Taylor, Jill Lauters, Frank Schill and Beth Shermoen.The first interview is at 4:30 p.m.