As usual, there is some irony in the story. Starting out with the fact that the “Big” Lake of the story is really rather small and would only constitute a smaller bay in a lake the size of Rainy. Also, that the four family members involved in the story all were, or have be-come, health care professionals. Just a side bar to the exciting event in which lives were saved. So, let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of grace bestowed at Big Lake.
Rich Holen captured this photo giving the Ranier dock a “mellow yellow” appearance Sunday evening. PHOTO BY RICK HOLEN .
STAFF REPORT The Minnesota Legislature, and Minnesota’s federal representative, are discontinuing doing business with Russia, in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Thursday, the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Friday The Rainy River Community College softball team played three times Thursday morning in Blaine. The Voyageurs were shut out in game 1 by a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Thursday Another award for the Broncos Jett Tomczak as he was named to the All-Arrowhead Conference boys basketball team yesterday. The Iron Range Conference released… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Wednesday Rainy River Community College student-athletes bring home both of the MCAC North softball awards this week. Presley Frost, a freshman pitcher for the Voyageurs went… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Question: With the warmer weather and snow melting I’m getting spring fever and purchased an old trailer to haul my motorcycle around, are brakes required on it? Answer: Brakes are required on all trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more. Trailers manufactured after June 30, 1988, with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more require brakes installed on all wheels.
Voyageurs National Park staff will burn areas of wetlands to treat areas of invasive hybrid cattails from now through April, weather permitting. Burning will include floating and rooted cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment.
Voyageurs National Park Wednesday: All winter trails and roads are closed for the season and the lakes have a lot of slush. Spring is nearing! … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tuesday Rainy River Community College sweeps the MCAC North Baseball awards this week. The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its baseball athlete-of-the-week awards for the week of March… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close