Elks Hoop Shoot

Elks Lodge 1599 held its Hoop Shoot Jan. 15 at the Falls High Gym.
Elks Lodge 1599 held its Hoop Shoot Jan. 15 at the Falls High Gym.
Quinn Patrick McCarthy Quinn Patrick McCarthy died January 20, 2023, at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, Minnesota He was born on Septemb er 22, 1964, in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Patrick and Claudia (Lodl) McCarthy. He grew up primarily in Menominee Falls, WI.
New trends in illegal drug use in Borderland have prompted a town hall set for 6:30 p.m. Feb.
James Robert Scheela (JR) of Phoenix Arizona passed away at home on December 28, 2022 after complications from surgery. Born to Robert Scheela and Evelyn (Boe) Scheela on June 8,1949, Jim is survived by his son David J. Scheela, grandson Logan E. Scheela and daughter in law Jennifer L. Scheela all of Phoenix Arizona. He is preceded in death by his mother Evelyn E. (Boe) Scheela, his father Robert E. Scheela and sister Nancy L. (Scheela) Scott. Jim was originally from International Falls Minnesota and was one of the dirty dozen at Falls High School where he won first place for curling and was part of the graduating class of 1968. JR attended Bemidji State University and majored in graphic design eventually owning his own business Kachina Southwest printing and design. Jim was a wonderful father amazing grandfather and couldn’t ask for a better father in law or better friend. Jim will be loved and missed by his family and friends forever.
Doug Thydean, age 68, of Littlefork, MN, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
David John Cronin, 64, of International Falls, MN died Saturday January 21st 2023 at his home on Rainy Lake surrounded by his family after a courageous five plus year battle with kidney cancer. He was born May 26, 1958 to John Carroll Cronin and Catherine Marie (Sweeney) in Grand Forks, ND.
Isaac Johnson’s place in International Falls history isn’t lost on the 24-year year old. He became the new owner of Coffee Landing Cafe on Jan.
The Littlefork Big Falls girls basketball team Jan. 17 were led by Kadence Schmidtbauer with 14 points as they lost to the Cherry Tigers 65-31.
The Bronco boys hockey team was at Bronco Arena Jan. 21 to take on the Moose Lake Area Rebels. International Falls broke out with three goals in the first period scored by Royce Allan, Cadyn Zahn, and Asher Keep.
The Rainy River men’s basketball team only led 37-33 at halftime on Jan. 21 against Northland but the Voyageurs outscored the Pioneers 45-25 in the second half for an 82-58 victory.