A shot across the bow
This time of year, the days are long, and the weather is hot. Ahh, summer.
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Walleye smiles
Karen Brown shared this photo of grandson Matt Brown with great grandsons Calvin and Sammy Brown, from Maple Grove, fishing Rainy Lake over the Fourth of July weekend. “Fishing was good!” she reports.
Pet of the Week
“Averie” is a 3-year-old orange and white cat. He weighs about 11.5 pounds. We have many kittens, cats, and dogs up for adoption also. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and age-appropriate shots prior to the final adoption. For more information, visit the website at www.borderlandhumanesociety.org or call the BHS holding facility at 218-283-9276; Facebook. Support the Borderland Humane Society by sending donations to: Borderland Humane Society, 1990 Valley Pine Circle, International Falls, MN 56649. Stop by the holding facility during open hours: Tuesday- Friday 3-7 p.m.; and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.
Writing camp: That and more
Ten high school female writers, mostly from the International Falls and Littlefork area, recently attended a writers’ camp with authors Mary Casanova and Margie Preus, along with camp leaders Lynn McGrane and Heather Cavalier.
Northern Minnesota District Fair
The midway at the 100th Northern Minnesota District Fair in Littlefork was lit up Saturday evening, and activities were in full play during the weekend, including a horse show on Saturday. Members of the Littlefork Saddle Club held a show on Saturday. PHOTOS BY BEN SUNNE
VNP flood update
STAFF REPORT Here are the most recent closure status updates, as of Friday, July 15, from Voyageurs National Park: The Namakan District maintenance staff was… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In their own words
By Evie Conat, camper Before I went to this camp, I had never really shared my poetry or writing with anyone. After I got to the camp, I immediately came out of my shell and fell in love with my surroundings at the camp.
Canada: RABC permits coming
Canada’s Remote Area Border Crossing program is to resume sometime in July, the Canada Border Services Agency reports. However, when it will be resumed is not yet known, and the CBSA’s website July 11 said more information will be provided there when the program resumes.
Council reiterates state fire code
Rules already on the books about recreational fires in the city have been reiterated by the International Falls City Council with the earlier adoption and now second reading of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code at its July 5 meeting.
VNP resumes portages, opens RLVC launch, some campsites
Voyageurs National Park lifted temporary closures of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center boat launch Friday, July 8, followed by 19 Rainy Lake campsites reopening the next day, Other Rainy Lake campsites in the park remain closed due to flood conditions. Find an updated campsite closure list here: https:// www.nps.gov/voya/ planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.