‘Battle 2’
The Broncos took control early of the “Battle by the Border 2” Oct.
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Stop conflating mental illness and violence
The first week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week, which Congress established to educate people about mental illnesses.
How many for HOV lane?
Question: I read your column in the newspaper but don’t think I’ve seen this question.
Granddaughter Gift
Big news here; September’s final week began with favorite, only and beloved granddaughter’s West Coast travel plans to help usher wonderful fall color into our northland.
Duo offers harmony workshop; concert
Chris Hudson returns to Open Range Concerts – up north in duo “Gullywasher” Saturday, Oct.21.The local duo “The Lost Woodsmen” will open the 7 p.m.
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Board electionResidents in the ISD 361 International Falls school district will vote in a special election during the Nov.
Pet of the Week
This is “Pecan.” A 6-week-old kitten that arrived with its three siblings.
Record temps
Borderland broke high and low temperature records last week.The National Weather Service reports that a record warm low temperature of 65 was set at International Falls Tuesday, breaking the old record of 60 set in 1914.
OBT boosts local agencies
Two local programs have received funding from the Otto Bremer Trust in August and September.Servants of Shelter of Koochiching County was awarded $40,000 to be used for its general operations to provide shelter, drop-in center, and expanded supportive housing in the county.Friends Against Abuse received $30,000 for general operations to provide services to victims of crime in the International Falls area.Charlotte S.