Fast and reliable connectivity is coming to International Falls, thanks to a partnership between Koochiching County, Koochiching Technology Initiative, North Star Electric Cooperative and Midco. The three-phase project is expected to be complete in 2023, and will link 231 International Falls homes along Rainy Lake and Highway 11, including Tilson and Frank bays to Dove Island.
Part of the rebuilding of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will include a financial audit, and the board of directors in a news release Thursday said the past president will repay funds that were misused.
Due to recent historic high-water levels within the Rainy Lake Watershed, Voyageurs National Park has closed some campsites and cancelled boat tours until June 18. Staff are concerned about visitor safety and availability of various amenities at the park campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites.
The Littlefork-Big Falls baseball team played a doubleheader at home yesterday afternoon. Game 1 was against their rival, Northome-Kelliher, and the Mustangs scored four times… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Al Shannon shared this photo of a fawn, likely placed by its mother, at the entrance of Shannon’s Plumbing and Heating. A clear indication that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Another a first-place finish for Bronco Kelby Anderson on Friday at Vermilion Fairways as she shot a 9-hole score of 45 to tie Maggie Lamppa… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Staff Report Rainy Lake surpassed the 2014 flood level Sunday, and how far the lake could rise is not known, Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County Road 46 in Ranier is closed, as water continues to rise from Rainy Lake. Other roads around the lake are being built up to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund National Guard: The National Guard is scheduled to arrive in town on Saturday. Lodging is being finalized and they should be… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Battle by the Border for the International Falls and Littlefork-Big Falls baseball teams was exactly that, a battle. The Broncos opened the game with… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close