Violet’s Floyd
Chapter 1 Floyd was the third child of Orrah and Violet Kielczewski, he was born in a cabin on Stokes Bay which is on the northeast end of Rainy Lake. Floyd’s dad, Orrah, was born in Bryant, Wis., in July of 1900.
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2022 derby day photos
Top Left Photo: Andy Kittleson enters a fish for Jojean Kittelson at Saturday’s derby on Rainy Lake’s Sand Bay. Top Right Photo: A lone angler concentrates on his hole, as he waits for a bite Saturday.
Bards audition for ‘Charlotte’s Web’
The Borealis Bards, a program of Backus Community Center, is holding auditions for its spring production of “Charlotte’s Web,” May 27-29. Auditions are scheduled for 2-5 p.m.
Mayor takes issue with chamber’s comments
International Falls Mayor Harley Droba took issue Feb.22 with information released to the community’s media outlets regarding a vote March 1 to decide whether to dissolve the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Band recognized
The Falls High Band Monday earned a superior rating for its full band performance at the Section 7A Music Contest in Virginia. The superior rating was awarded by all three judges.
Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry reopens March 14
After cancelling the food sharing program in December through February for a time of reflection and reorganization, International Falls Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry will restart at 5 p.m. March 14 its second Monday of the month food distribution program at the Backus Community Center.
Wanted: Volunteers, computer stations
To help fill a local gap in free tax preparation, KOOTASCA Community Action Inc. and Koochiching Economic Development Authority working to help Koochiching County with their tax returns.
@ Your Library
March may come in like a lion, so I definitely expect it to go out like a lamb. I am ready for spring! I am ready to wear fewer clothes and sit outside. In the meantime, I guess I will continue reading.
Elks 1599 Student of the Month
December Kaden Mayfield is one of the Elks Lodge 1599 student of the month for December. Kaden is the son of Kristal and Jasen Mayfield.
Ecklund bill on Kerry Park gets committee hearing
On Tuesday, state Rep. Rob Ecklund presented egislation to fund the new Kerry Park Health and Wellness Center in International Falls to the House Capital Investment Committee.