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Cemetery BoardThe Forest Hill Cemetery Association Board will meet at 5 p.m.
Laurel Beager
Hauschild initiative brings roundtables
‘Northland Strong’ is a new initiative launched by Minnesota Sen.
Minnesota’s Drive For 5 Initiative
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development recently launched the Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative, a major new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five occupational categories: technology, the trades, caring professions, manufacturing, and education.“Whether it’s teaching our students or innovating in technology, Minnesota has hundreds of employers looking to fill good-paying jobs, and we’re working to ensure Minnesotans have access to the training they need to fill them,” said Gov.
BCE seeks nominations
Borderland Best Christmas Ever is accepting nominations.Amy Fox Basaraba, who brought Borderland Best Christmas Ever, or BCE, to International Falls, will again lead the effort to lift families that have fallen on tough times.Best Christmas Ever, or BCE is a non-profit organization that’s been around since 2011.
Council sets deadline for solution
The International Falls City Council Monday set March 1, 2024, as the date by which to resolve the growing ambulance fund deficit.The deficit is a result of inadequate reimbursement by the Medicare and Medicaid programs.“The government payers don’t cover the costs,” city Administrator Betty Bergstrom explained.The deficit and the state requirement that the city provide ambulance services to a district that encompasses 997 square miles is at issue.
After the fire
The Baudette Fire of 1910 rampaged an area from Williams, Minn., to Clementson located at the northwest line of Koochiching.
Pet of the Week
“Lucy” is 1.5 years old, and a medium mixed breed that is looking for her fur-ever home.
Swim, dive team tops Ely
STAFF REPORT The International Falls Bronco swim and dive team Oct. 17 topped Northeast Range Ely, 58-36. Bronco finishes in the top 5 places: 200… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Notebook, Thursday, Oct. 19:
The International Falls Broncos prevailed 29-26 over the Rush City Tigers Wednesday in what observers described as an exciting, emotional game. The Broncos kicked off,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
All conference
STAFF REPORT Bronco runners Abbi Hutchinson and Lola Hall achieved All Conference honors. Abbi took first place at today’s cross country meet and is Cross… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close