Following on the heels of a season ending, nail-biter tournament, the International Falls Peewee A’s won on a last second shot against the local Law Enforcement Hockey team March 10. Sheriff Perryn Hedlund said the good-natured game left some on his team with bumps and bruises the next morning from the annual game but it’s something to which they all look forward.
March 18 15 years ago The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra will present an informal concert at 3 p.m. in The Dungeon at Backus.
Friday, March 11 15 years ago Starting this year, Daylight Savings Time has been changed from its traditional calendar dates to start three weeks earlier – March 11 – and to end one week later – November 4. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Daylight Savings Time first began in 1918 during World War I to allow for more evening light and save fuel for the war effort.
As COVID-19 transmission decreases, Essentia Health is moving to less-restrictive visitation guidelines. Beginning Tuesday, two visitors per patient, per day generally are allowed in hospitals, including emergency departments.
The national average price of gasoline has just surpassed $4 per gallon in the U.S for the first time since 2008, and stands just 10 cents below the all-time record of $4.103 per gallon, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform.
The summer of 1936 was hot and dry; lightning caused a huge fire causing Orrah and Violet to evacuate their home living in a tent until rain caused cessation of the flames and flying sparks. Their homestead remained unharmed.
Cabin fever is a real thing in our neck of the woods. At this point in the winter season, it shows up in everyday conversations around town as we try to anticipate just when spring will arrive to release us from the cold and snow. Comments like, “I’m so sick of the snow,” “I’m really ready to put the snow blower away,” “I’ve had it with this cold” are mild symptoms that show up in our daily conversations. We are all ready for winter to move along.
Part 1 I know there are people in our community that love animals and have a desire to help, but aren’t sure where to start. Well, a good place to begin is to ask yourself what creative skills do you have and how much time do you want to put in? Rescues need all kinds of help and in the next couple weeks we will explore some ideas.
A pine grosbeak on a red bird feeder adds a little color to Borderland’s mostly white, green and brown views. PHOTO BY LAUREL BEAGER .
Friday, March 4 15 years ago VNP Offers Snowshoe Adventure: Venture onto the Kabetogama Peninsula on snowshoes while searching for evidence of wildlife with Voyageurs National Park Education Specialist, Teri Tucker. Participants will learn about current research in the park and should meet at the Black Bay Ski Trail entrance.