DFL on caucuses
Fifty Democrats applied Feb. 1 to be delegates to the Koochiching County DFL Convention planned for noon April 10 at Rainy River Community College Commons, Joe Boyle, Koochiching County DFL chair reported to the Rainy Lake Gazette.
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The life and times of Violet Kielczewski
Chapter 42 Violet was just going out the door when the phone rang; it was a hot day in August of 1981. It was her daughter-in-law Mardell in Orr, Minn., where she and Violet’s third son Floyd resided.
Talkin’ trails
The International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club’s annual hot dog roast drew folks together Feb. 5. Here, Calvin Thomopoulos, Aaron Shuff, center, one of the IVSC groomer operators, and and Larry L’Heureux talk trails and other things, we suppose. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roaring aurora
With vibrant colors rippling in the sky, photographer Ben Sunne Feb. 3 stayed up late to capture the northern lights.
Forbes names PCA one of ‘world’s best employers’
Forbes Magazine has included Packaging Corporation of American in its list of 2021 “world’s best employers.” PCA is one of just 24 U.S.-based manufacturing and engineering companies to make the list. “PCA strives to be the employer of choice by creating a culture based on doing the right things for our customers and each other,” stated Irina Feldman, vice president of PCA Human Resources.
PCA: Falls mill provides year-long community support
Just past what many consider the “season of giving,” Packaging Corporation of America’s International Falls mill has been busy all year long lending support and donations to various groups throughout their community.
New doctor comes to RLC
Rainy Lake Clinic officials this week announced a new provider will join its specialty team. Dr.
@ Your Library
February is Library Lover’s month. Show your love for the library by visiting the library this month! Check out our Things that can be borrowed, discover our collection of puzzles and games, borrow a magazine or movie and see what is new and available in the new books for babies, children, teens and adults of all ages.
FHS takes third in One Act
Falls High School’s One Act team placed third Jan. 29 in competition at Eveleth-Gilbert High School in Eveleth.
Rainy River Community College names dean’s list
The Rainy River Community College’s dean’s list for fall semester 2021 has been announced by Director of Operations Bradley Krasaway. Students who receive this honor earned a grade point average of 3.25 or higher for the semester in college courses and carried at least 12 credits.