Looking Back
Friday, Feb. 4 15 years ago The Arrowhead 135 Mile Ultramarathon starts Monday in Ericsburg.
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Shelters versus rescues
People think animal shelters and rescues are the same. They do have similarities, but there are many differences too.
@ Your Library
February in addition to Valentines Day is Library Lovers month. So stop by the library and discover what there is to love about your library. We are loving the new fireplace insert in the junior room. It is so cozy to sit and read in front of the fire. And that would be especially nice if you were returning snowshoes after being outside exploring. But we want to know what you think is the best feature of the library.
COMMENTARY
It’s no secret that as we age so do our bodies and minds. Feeling good may come easy but at some point we may need to adopt some good strategies to maintain and better our health. Health afflictions and conditions have a way of just showing up unannounced and unwelcome.
ISD 361 Community Ed Report
Jan. 18: We began Water Fitness again. This is a popular class. We have seen a big increase of people coming to the adult lap swim in the mornings. The time for morning lap swim is 6:15 to 7:30. We are talking about extending the time to 8 so that people can stagger their time.
Take and create kits at library
International Falls Public Library is among several in the Arrowhead Library System that will distribute Paper Design Collage Take & Create Art Kits Feb. 14-28.
KAO receives grant
Koochiching Aging Options is among two dozen organizations to receive grants from the Northland Foundation during the final quarter of 2021. The International Falls agency was awarded $25,000 to provide services to older adults and caregivers to help them maintain independence and age in place.
County COVID update
Koochiching County commissioners last week heard an update on the local impact of the pandemic from the county’s lead public health official. Kathy LaFrance reported Jan.
The life and times of Violet Kielczewski
The first winter in Fairbanks were pedestrian for the Violet Kielczewski family. Violet enrolled her two youngest children, 10-year-old Billy and 6-year-old Linda in the Joy School.
‘Winter Whimsy’ highlights local performers
International Falls did herself proud once again with the Winter Whimsy concert at Backus Auditorium on Saturday evening, Jan. 22.