International Falls found success on the diamond yesterday with both the baseball and softball team earning wins. The Bronco baseball team played in their home… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
This past weekend’s open water walleye and lake sturgeon seasons on the Rainy River was one of the busiest in years, with more than 500 boats per day locally.The seasons in normal years offer some of the first open water fishing in the state, and the warm recent temperatures probably played a role as well.The walleye catch-and-release season on the Rainy River ended this past weekend.Lake sturgeon harvest season, with one fish per year, runs from April 24-May 7, and July 1-Sept.
On Saturday, three alumni, a former coach, and two teams were added the 2024 Bronco Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony at Backus Community… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The lake sturgeon season drew anglers to the mouth of the Littlefork River Saturday. Rob Ecklund shared this photo. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club’s annual hot dog roast raised $445 and was matched by the club’s own funds making a total donation of $890 to the Koochiching County Food Access, which is addressing the rural food crisis in Koochiching County.KCFA Director Christina Daniel-McKee has said the local community, like other communities across the state, are seeing a rise in use and need in recent months.KCFA operates a food shelf, a school pantry program and a food distribution program.
The Icebox Radio Theater returns to the stage of the Salty Jester in International Falls on Thursday, April 18.Detective stories are in store this time as the IBRT promises to answer the question ‘Whodunit?’ with three classic radio plays as well mystery-themed originals.
International Falls officials say a fire incendiary in nature damaged the Irving “Pete Peterson Bandshell in Smokey Bear Park on Sunday.City officials in a statement said they are working with those involved to further determine details of the fire.The National Fire Protection Association defines an incendiary fire as a fire intentionally ignited in an area or under circumstances where and when there should not be a fire.No further details about the fire were provided in a statement released Monday by Fire Chief Adam Mannausau, City Administrator – Betty Bergstrom, and Public Works Director Ted Brokaw.The investigation is considered open and fire officials will continue to work with the International Falls Police Department and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal.People are asked to keep their distance from the structure for their personal safety.The iconic bandshell was built in the 1940s.Meanwhile, city officials say the fire was reported at 1:05 p.m.
Old adventurer here, born and raised in Minnesota River Valley hometown Jordan, has long been pestered by unexplained sneezing bouts blamed on “hay fever.” During current 80th ride on Planet Earth circling Boss Star, this traveler pondered patterns in this “Sneezer Stuff…”First 22 years of earthly ride centered around hometown activity.
On April 11, 1905, Samuel Plummer met his wife Nellie and son James at the Emo Railroad Depot.
Updated Report STAFF REPORT International Falls officials are calling the bandshell fire incendiary in nature, and said they are working with those involved to further… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close