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.
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‘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.
Ecklund plans listening session
State Rep. Rob Ecklund will offer community members a listening session on Jan.
Teams work
Teams work their way down for the turn, often the most challenging part of the race. .
Jenny Herman
Jenny Herman delivers pancakes to a vehicle as part of the Falls Education Foundation and Elks 1599 pancake fundraiser. .
WHAT’S ON MY BALLOT THIS YEAR?
Three districts in the Koochiching County will elect commissioners: District 1 commissioner, now held by Wade Pavleck; District 2, now represented by Kevin Adee; and District 4 commissioner, now held by Jason Sjoblom.
@ Your Library
I have done two 1,000 jigsaw puzzles since the beginning of the year. It has definitely been stress relieving and a favorite winter activity. The library has a variety of puzzles available to borrow ranging from kids 2 piece beginner puzzles to a number of 1,000 piece puzzles. They check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed if you need longer.
Compassion goes both ways: Former patient prays for frontliners
Al Cady was pale and gasping for air when he was admitted to Rainy Lake Medical Center for COVID pneumonia with cardiac complications. It was the morning of Dec. 22 when the normally very active 70-year-old was wheeled into the emergency department, where a doctor started to pray for him.
Go blue to recognize frontline workers
Frontline workers have kept essential services operating during the pandemic, minimizing disruption to daily lives. They continue to play a critical role in protecting our communities’ health and safety. To show support and thanks, Project Blue Light will ask businesses and residences to turn the Arrowhead Region blue from Monday through Jan. 31. They can do that by lighting the exterior of their home or business with a blue light or bulb or string lights as a show of support and thanks.