Laurel Beager

Laurel Beager

  • Joined: October 11, 2023
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Nationals this week

Minnesota North College Rainy River men’s basketball this week is making its first-ever appearance in the NJCAA DIII Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament after winning the NJCAA Region 13 Tournament and claiming the automatic berth into the tournament.The Voyageurs won the region championship by defeating Riverland Community College 75-73 on Sunday, March 3.Herkimer Community College in Herkimer, NY, will be the location where the Rainy River Voyageurs, a MCAC team, could win its first NJCAA DIII Men’s Basketball National Championship.Competition began this week, Wednesday and continue through Saturday, March 16.The MCAC North Division Champion Voyageurs, with a 27-2 overall record and current No.

Rainy River

Minnesota North College Rainy River baseball team was in action Monday, March 11, against Dawson Community College in a close one that was tied 8-8 going into the seventh inning when the Buccaneers would hit a double that would allow for the game-winner with a final score of 8-9.The Voyageurs played Williston State College and allowed eight runs in the fourth inning leading to a 1-12 defeat.The Voyageurs softball team also competed Monday, and lost to Dawson CC, but there were some positives.Zoe Adkins, right-handed pitcher for the team, has been named the MCAC North Division Softball Pitcher of the Week.

Notebook, Tuesday, March 12:

Three Broncos players are on the list for 2023-2024 Iron Range All-Conference basketball, with senior Hendrix Torgerson making the roster and Landin Budris and Kalan… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ice rescue

The International Falls Fire and Resue team got some action Saturday when members rescued a dog from the Rainy River, where it had difficulty getting to shore because of ice.It’s a good reminder to know where your children and your pets are as ice in area rivers and lakes deteriorates.And it’s a reminder that the community’s emergency responders must get into that water to rescue pets and people.

Notebook, Monday, March 11:

This weekend marked the beginning of both baseball and softball seasons for Minnesota North College Rainy River. Both teams were in Arizona where the baseball… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

City considers facility needs

The International Falls City Council Monday met briefly, before closing the session to discuss labor negotiation strategy with its attorney.During he regular meeting, the council approved a letter of support for the Voyageur Country ATV Club’s state bonding request to improve the Blue Ox trail between International Falls and Big Falls.It also agreed to advertise for 2024 seasonal employees and accepted a recommendation from police Chief Mike Kostiuk to promote Logan Hulst, who has been with the department since January 2020, to sergeant.In addition, it heard reports, including from Councilor Tim Wegner, who said after committee talk, it’s been found that municipal cannabis sales may not be as lucrative as it may have earlier seemed.Councilor Pete Kalar reported that Kerry Park Arena was recently shut down because a compressor broke down and needs replacing, something the Kerry Park upgrade plan would address.Mayor Harley Droba credited the professionalism of Falls police and other area law officers in handling a situation near his residence involving a resident that had holed up in a house, after a struggle with police officers.

Annual fundraiser game: Guns, 5, Hoses, 4

More than $3,000 in donations were raised by the second annual Guns N’ Hoses fundraiser hockey game March 5.At the game, more than $1,500 in donations to pay the youth sports participation fees for students in K-12 who qualify for free or reduced lunches.After that, an anonymous person matched the $1,500 raised at the game to make for a $3,000 donation to assist ISD 361 youth.The local law enforcement team won it a tight 5-4 game against the fire and rescue team.Law enforcement team made up of members of the International Falls Police Department, Koochiching County Sheriff Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources, and the Border Patrol.The game was an absolute barn-burner that came down to the wire as the first period would be won by team fire and rescue, leading 1-0 after an early goal by Chase Bernard.They extended the lead going into the second period as Wyatt Boyum scored unassisted making it 2-0 for fire and rescue, but team law enforcement wasn’t left out and went on to score three-straight to take the lead.