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NOTEBOOK, Friday, May 13:

The Bronco baseball team played at home for the second straight day as it took on the Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin Titans in a game heard on K104,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Sandbags at Kerry Park Friday

STAFF REPORTS Residents in need of sandbags to combat flooding at their homes and property can go Friday to Kerry Park and load pallets of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

View from above

The high water forced through the constriction at the Ranier lift bridge and rapids adds to the current Wednesday. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

NOTEBOOK, Wednesday, May 11:

On the local schedule today, the Bronco boys golf team will be in Eveleth for a 9-hole East Range Conference meet at 4:30. The International… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Rainy clear of ice Thursday afternoon

Mark Trompeter, local pilot and Rainy Lake aficionado, was amazed during Wednesday morning’s flight that so much ice remained on the large lakes. Trompeter reported… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

VNP: Kettle Falls operations

National Park Service and the Kettle Falls concession staff will operate the Kettle Falls portage seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until dark, based on current staffing, Voyageurs National Park reported this week.

Officials prepare for flooding

As water levels in the Rainy River Basin continue to rise, Koochiching County Chair Wade Pavleck signed an emergency declaration Tuesday, allowing for the recoup of county expenses involved in flood preparation and response.

NEARLY NORTH OF TWO: TURKEY TALKING

Old adventurer travelled far South of Highway 2 last week, far from our Edge of the Wilderness, for a quick hometown visit in the Minnesota River Valley; in addition, a longer St. Croix River Valley turkey hunt visit with former college roommate from our small nearby hometowns of nearly 60 years ago. That respected engineering-school roommate went on to become CEO of a successful company.

Elks Lodge 1599 Students of the Month

The International Falls School Board in April recognized Elks Lodge 1599 students of the month for May at Falls High School. Kevin Grover, district superintendent and member of Elks Lodge 1599, provided the following about each of the students: Carter Leseman is one of the Elks Lodge 1599 students of the month for May.