Business
Menards partners with Salvation Army
Menards of International Falls will join with other Menards stores across the United States to serve as a drop site for a toy drive that will benefit local children.Locally, Menards had partnered with The Salvation Army, whose staff and volunteers will collect the toys at the ed of the drive and distribute them to local children in need of a brighter Christmas, reported James McNeill, general manager of the International Falls store.In addition, people may continue a growing tradition of more than 50 years by visiting Menards “Enchanted Forest” to experience the decorated trees, colorful lights and displays.
Bringing it home
Who says you can’t go home again?A desire to add to the local economy of his hometown and live a slower paced, less expensive life has brought Jeff Olson, Falls High School Class of 1988, and his Dirty Knees Soap Co.
Pet Halloween event
A pet photo event will bring together Borderland Humane Society, a photographer and Tractor Supply Company to celebrate Halloween season.Bring in your four-legged family members - with our without a costume - from 9 a.m.
Minnesota Power to issue refunds
MPUC approves rate increase less than interim rate initiated in January STAFF REPORT Minnesota Power will issue refunds to customers for difference between an 8.6… Login to continue reading Login…
Workshop: timber management, taxation
University of Minnesota Extension will present the Timber Management & Taxation School designed to provide tax professionals, foresters, logging contractors, landowners, agricultural lenders, and farm management instructors with up-to-date information on federal tax treatment of income and expenses associated with the sale of timber.The workshop will be 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov.
Change of CVB leadership
The International Falls, Ranier & Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau will see a change in its executive director, whose aim is to continue to promote Borderland.Delaney Roshell, who has served in the executive director position for the last three years, has stepped away from the role as of the end of September to take on a new challenge.Taking the lead is Katrina Heibel, who brings with her a variety of experiences.Roshell said she’s been grateful for the experience “promoting the unique beauty and attractions of our area… While I am sad to leave the CVB, I look forward to continuing to invest in and contribute to the growth of our local community.”Roshell, and her husband Matt say they are excited to embark on a new chapter in their lives, opening a home decor and gift shop in the “It’s a Girl Thing” building, located south on Highway 53.
Essentia: ‘Best of employers’
Underscoring a commitment to providing engaging and rewarding career opportunities for its nearly 16,000 colleagues, Essentia Health has been recognized on Forbes’ sixth annual list of America’s Best Employers By State, for Minnesota and North Dakota.“We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the best employers in Minnesota and North Dakota,” said John Higgins, vice president of talent management for Essentia.