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Recall petitions returned
Petitions for recall of three International Falls city council members were returned for being insufficient.

Olesen finalist for state Teacher of the Year
STAFF REPORT Soren Olesen is among 12 teachers named finalists in the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year program. “It’s all a little overwhelming,” Olesen… Login to continue reading Login…

Bandshell project gets support
Just over one year since the Irving “Pete” Peterson Bandshell in Smokey Bear Park was destroyed by fire, International Falls city officials continue to wait on a settlement from its insurance provider.

Performance Saturday
Open Range Concerts – up north presents David Franklin and Sarah Bosquez Saturday, April 19.

Mayor for a day
If Maci Rousseau were mayor for a day, she would focus on making International Falls more friendly and enjoyable for everyone, especially children.


Rotary Report
Last week, Rotary Club of International Falls board member Bob DeGross welcomed Brian Harmon, Voyageurs National Park lead for Natural and Cultural Resources, to speak on some of the projects that are ongoing in the park.

Targets to continue
The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board’s Water Levels Committee March 28 agreed to continue with the April water level targets set on March 10: