JUDITH ANN ELEANOR CARSWELL BUTTERFIELD OLSON Judith Ann Eleanor Carswell Butterfield Olson, age 78, loving mother of four daughters, passed away in the early hours of February 13th in International Falls, MN. Judy was born on February 14, 1944 to George Carswell and Patsey Miller Carswell.
Ever wonder how fast your sled can go? You can find out Saturday when the International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club raises money to help local people cancer treatments transportation costs with its 14th Annual Falls International Speed Run Against Cancer. The club teams up with Thunderbird Lodge for the event, which runs from noon to 3 p.m.
The Voyageur men had to rally from a halftime deficit to pick up a win over Mesabi Range. Trailing by 3 at the half, Rainy River won 69-65 as Malik Siggers had 25 points and Tyrecke Francois 18 to lead the way as both made five 3-pointers in the contest.
A town hall meeting drew together resources Borderland community members can turn to for help with drug issues. Those involved in the Feb.
The death of Koochiching County Commissioner Wayne Skoe has left a second empty seat at the board table. Board Chairman Jason Sjoblom Tuesday recognized the death of District 5 Commissioner Skoe, 69, of Northome, who died Feb.
Joe and his brother Russel bought an upright Stickney gasoline engine, a feed grinder and a saw rig. The engine had two flywheels one on each side; it was started by turning them. The gentleman they bought it from showed then how it started and other details about how it ran. Note: the boys nor their dad knew nothing about engines. So, one day they got everything lined up to grind feed and they couldn’t get it to start. They discussed the why and after working on it half of the day they decided to go and get the man they bought it from.
District 5 - Eveleth area Feb. 13 CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent at Camp Ripley for the Enforcement Division?s annual awards and training program. The weekend was spent monitoring a variety of outdoor activities, including snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, shed hunting, and walking as the warm weather brought out lots of people. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile and ATV registration issues, but overall compliance was good.
Forrest Hess popped the hood from the 1974 Ski-Whiz parked among more than 100 other vintage sleds. As other riders passed by the 17-year-old on their way to the start of the “VintageSleds. com Live on Skis,” they raised an open hand for a high five with the young man. The line-up and start was carefully choreographed to allow Hess, the ride’s special guest, to lead the enthusiastic group on its way up Rainy Lake. Hess, who is battling cystic fibrosis, and his family took part in the ride as a result of the Western New York Chapter of Make-A-Wish, assisted by the Minnesota chapter. Hess excitedly showed people the hood of the John Deere sled he would soon mount for the ride. On it was painted his name and Make-A-Wish. The snowmobile had been renovated for Hess to use on the ride. And after the event, many of the riders signed it and presented it to Hess. Jim Saurdiff, local organizer of the ride and vintage sled aficionado, said he was pleased by the turnout.
Falls Figure Skating Club skaters competed at the 2023 Red River Valley Classic Feb. 1113 in Moorhead.
Dear Amy: I’m a 71-year-old man. Twenty years ago I was married, had an affair, and left my marriage.