Mike Holden, International Falls councilor-at-large, announced this week he will seek reelection to the position he’s held for the last four years.Holden said he’d considered running for mayor, after current Mayor Harley Droba announced earlier he would not seek reelection and instead challenge Roger Skraba, for the area’s state representative seat.“I can get more done in the at-large position,” Holden said.
HRA BoardThe regular monthly meeting of the Koochiching County Housing & Redevelopment Authority is set for 5 p.m.
The International Falls track and field teams competed Thursday at the Bemidji Little Amik Indoor Meet where they saw plenty of success.The Bronco girls took third place overall, while the boys took eighth.Girls Team: 3rd place4×2 relay – Mary Versteeg, Claire Zika, Jillian Bilben, Abbi Hutchinson – 3rd place – 1:57.32800m – Abbi Hutchinson – 1st place, 2:34.57200m– Mary Versteeg – 5th place, 29.903200m– Lola Hall -1st place, 13:49.60; Grace Weisz – 2nd place, 14:44.804×4 relay – Lauren Basaraba, Bella Amerud, Gabriela Christianson, Emma Abernathey, 5th place – 5:22.27Shot Put– Jillian Bilben -3rd place, 30’8Long Jump– Abbi Hutchinson – 2nd place, 15’5Triple Jump– Abbi Hutchinson – 2nd place, 31’8½; Jillian Bilben – 4th place, 30’7½; Claire Zika – 9th place, 28’10½Pole Vault– Quianna Ford – 2nd place, 8’; Emma Versteeg – 9th place, 5’Boys Teams: 8th place4×4 relay – Brendon Scholler, Max Youso, Camden Deedrick, Caleb Peters, 4th place – 10:22.6560m – Wyatt Jantzen – 6th place, Prelim 10.13, Final 10.50800m – Caleb Peters – 5th place, 2:20.033200m – Brendyn Scholler – 2nd place, 12:14.964×4 relay – Caleb Peters, Joe Sullivan, Wyatt Jantzen, Brendyn Scholler, 6th place – 4:25.40Shot Put – Lucas Hollis -1st, 42’8Triple Jump – Camden Deedrick -7th place, 32’10; Reign Friend – 9th place, 31’10¼High Jump– -Wyatt Jantzen – 9th place, 5’Pole Vault – Lachlan Reiners – 3rd, 9’6Compiled by KGHS/KSDM Radio.
I did my solo stand-up act in Ohio last week and in the midst of a story, the auditorium shook with a blast of thunder.
Voyageurs National Park staff announce that reservations open April 15 for ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage programs.The reservation system opens at 9 a.m.
Friday, April 1215 years agoFalls High School was abuzz yesterday when it was announced that the 1966 Broncos boys hockey team won the “Minnesota Hockey Greats” promotion established by the Minnesota Wild in association with AT&T.
District 5 - Eveleth areaMondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports a busy weekend on the Rainy River with lots of boats stretching from the Birchdale area to Lake of the Woods.
Littlefork-Big Falls High School held its athletic awards banquet last week to honor the boys and girls basketball teams, along with the baseball and softball teams from last year.All the players and managers involved in the winter and spring seasons were awarded their varsity letters and the following special awards were presented:Boys basketball• Chairman of the board: Jax Sullivan• Mr Bucket: AJ Knaeble• Hustle award: Levi Thydeen• Most Improved: Trevor Galusha• MVP: Tommy Larson• Mr Viking: Emmet EricksonGirls basketball• MVP: Cora Gustafson• Chairwoman of the board: Julianna Holte• Most Improved: Avery Larson• The Glue: KamBree Gustafson• 3-point Sniper: Tenley WestermanCompiled by KGHS/KSDM Radio.
The Arrowhead Library System’s Bookmobile will make stops locally soon.When you can’t come to the library, your library on wheels will come to you.The bookmobile stops every three weeks at these locations in your area:• In Littlefork, Main Street, 9:30-10 a.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10• In Big Falls, Sunview Apartments, 10:40-11:30 a.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10• In Gemmell, Community Church, 12:30-1 p.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10• In Northome, Apartment Complex, 1:45-2:30 p.m., Monday, Apr 8 & 29, May 20, Jun 10The Bookmobile offers print books, cookbooks, large print books, DVDs, audiobooks and video games.In addition, you can renew your library card, update your library account information, learn how to use library services, and participate in special programs.
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are affecting increasing numbers of families in Koochiching County and across the country.To help understand the disease, Koochiching Aging Options is hosting a free public presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association the evening of Tuesday, April 23, in International Falls.Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.