Looking Back
Friday, May 13 15 years ago A whole weekend to spoil Mom! Steak and shrimp served with soup or salad and French bread, $14.99. Steak and lobster, soup or salad and French bread, $21.99.
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Filings for county, state open
Candidates for county offices, state and federal offices may file for those positions from May 17-31. Three districts in the Koochiching County will elect commissioners: District 1 commissioner, now held by Wade Pavleck, who announced he will not seek reelection; District 2, now represented by Kevin Adee; and District 4 commissioner, now held by Jason Sjoblom.
District seeks new site for ALC
With the Backus Community Center Board’s decision not to renew a lease with the International Falls School District, the Alternative Learning Center needs a new space before the next school year. The subject was briefly discussed last week when an audience member raised concern at the Falls City Council meeting.
Cemetery association offers way to help
Few people truly have no connection to a cemetery. Locally, Forest Hill Cemetery has for more than 110 years provided a final resting place for generations of this community.
Volunteers needed for The Wall That Heals visit
The Wall That Heals, the nation’s pre-eminent replica of the Vietnam War Memorial, will be open to the public 24 hours a day while it is in Chisholm June 23-26. More than 100 volunteers will be needed.
Still ice?
The ice on Rainy Lake remained in place on Dove Island on Monday, as the rain and wind rolled in. Saturday marks the Minnesota walleye fishing opener. Boats will be able to ply the waters in some places, but others are expected to be locked in by ice.
Council OKs police investigator
International Falls Police Department will soon have an investigator, but no additional staff. The Falls City Council last week agreed with Police Chief Mike Kostiuk’s recommendation to fill the vacancy of investigator created with the recent ratification of the collective bargaining agreement.
Students get hands-on experience
More than 40 high school students from across the state took the controls of a tractor loader backhoe at Ziegler Cat in Shakopee April 30, and had an up-close look at career opportunities in heavy equipment operation and repair.
@ Your Library
It’s never too early or too late to think about jobs and careers. The library has lots of materials to help you plan for your first job, your first career or to make a change in your job or career. Come see us and let us show you some options to explore to allow you to live where you want and have a fulfilling job. We also have information about CareerForce and their programs that can help you search out options and prepare for the future. The CareerForce website has a tool called the ‘skills matcher’ that will help you explore options for your next career. This summer we
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.