If you haven’t heard, our local hunger relief nonprofit has a new name. Koochiching County Food Access - formerly known as Falls Hunger Coalition - is kicking off the March Food Share Campaign this year not only with a new name, but with hopes of raising $10,000 to help combat hunger in our county.
A free online mold remediation awareness training will be offered in April. The April 11 course will run from 9 a.m.
A local sales tax implemented nearly one year ago on taxable purchases made in Koochiching County is generating more money than anticipated. County Engineer Dave Reimer reported to the county board last week that while the tax was estimated to generate about $550,000 annually, a lot more is expected.
The Borealis Junior Bards, the youth theater program associated with Backus Community Center, will present a theatrical adaption of A. A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” as its spring production May 26-28.
Believe it or not, I used to be rather cool. This was before you were born, probably, but I have pictures.
Music & dancing Despite the fact that travel was difficult, many of the pioneers managed to bring musical instruments with them. The earliest reference to music was in regard to James Drummond from Aylesworth, Ontario, near Emo, who was later described as a “prominent resident” of International Falls.
“Leo” is a male kitten. He is almost four months old now.
@YOUR LIBRARY March can be a up and down month. Some days seem like spring is around the corner and other days make us wonder if we’ll ever see warm weather again.
Today, the Littlefork-Big Falls boys basketball team puts its eight-game winning streak on the line in the opening round of the Section 7A playoffs. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
STAFF REPORT International Falls Mayor Harley Droba Wednesday will make a prerecorded “state of the city” address via local media. Droba announced his intention at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close