The American dream, with a side of comfort food
By LAUREL BEAGER Brett Eidman and Kayla Lund have been friends since they were 5 and consider one another family. “I call him my brother,”… Login to continue reading Login…
Community
City seeks $15 million for park project
By Laurel Beager International Falls officials plan to seek more than $15 million in state bonding money for the Kerry Park Revitalization Project. The plan… Login to continue reading Login…
Thanksgiving dinner for 600; help needed
By Laurel Beager In just three short weeks, more than 600 people will have turkey and all the fixings from the annual Community Thanksgiving Day… Login to continue reading Login…
Despite challenges, local projects continue
By Laurel Beager As cooler temperatures settle into Borderland, local officials reflect on a long summer of infrastructure upgrades and road construction, and cooperative weather.… Login to continue reading Login…
Water tower nears completion
By Laurel Beager Cross another project off International Falls check list of projects. Repainting of the 500,000-gallon elevated water tank on Industrial Avenue is nearly… Login to continue reading Login…
State, federal lawmakers weigh in on mineral lease withdrawal
The United States Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced last week plans for a 20-year withdrawal of mineral leases of thousands of acres within… Login to continue reading Login…
City: Only official garb for Smokey
By Laurel Beager Smokey Bear will no longer be dressed for the season or occasion. The International Falls City Council Monday prohibited dressing the iconic… Login to continue reading Login…
Gearing up for Best Christmas Ever
By Laurel Beager Amy Basaraba’s been paying forward the kindness and generosity she felt in 2016 when she was selected to receive the Best Christmas… Login to continue reading Login…
Ranier Muni celebrated for community involvement
By Laurel Beager The high level of community involvement in the Ranier Municipal Liquor Store has been recognized by a state organization. Jenn Seegert, Ranier… Login to continue reading Login…
Snow cones help keep kids warm
By Laurel Beager Members of local Knights of Columbus celebrated the success of their snow cone fundraiser with what else? Snow cones. Local knights, from… Login to continue reading Login…