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Friday, April 15, 2022 15 years ago Participants in the 4x800 Meter Relay took off from the finish line in the first race on the newly resurfaced Bronco Track. The new track was dedicated in a ceremony.

Andrea Zupancich and Bob Wolfe each got the Republican Party nod Sunday, April 10, for Minnesota Senate District 3 and Minnesota House District 3A, respectively, The endorsements took place at the GOP’s Minnesota Senate District 3 convention in Cook, reports Koochiching County GOP Chair Terry Stone. Both races were contested; for the Senate race Zupancich, who now serves as mayor of Babbit, and John Moren competed for the endorsement to fill the seat that will be left vacant with the retirement of Sen.

Three projects involving Highway 53, a valuable and critical lifeline for International Falls and surrounding communities, are among the more than 230 construction projects in Minnesota. The projects “will help maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs will be worked on across the state this year,” the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced last week.

Friday, April 8, 2022 15 years ago The winter severity index for the International Falls area was 52 on April 1, according to Frank Swendsen, Department of Natural Resources area wildlife manager. The WSI was 103 last year at this time, and 155 two years ago, reported Swendsen.

Question: I saw your recent article about flooded roads. Do you have any advice on what a person should do if their vehicle plunges into the water? Answer: The dynamics of such an incident are ever-changing, so there is no one answer that will cover it all.

What: MPR CONNECTS! Who: Open to the public, registration required When: Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m. Where: Live webinar How: Participation is free, but registration is required by visiting mpr.org/mprconnects Minnesota Public Radio will feature National Public Radio’s Senior Political Editor Domenico Montanaro in a live virtual event April 12 as part of “MPR Connects!” The evening will focus on the current political climate with topics ranging from the president’s record and approval ratings to the situation in Ukraine, 2022 mid-term elections, the Supreme Court and more.

Future Broncos again came out on top of the Borderland Law Enforcement Hockey Team. Falls Rec Hockey Girls Under 10 team beat the law enforcement team 12-11, said Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund.