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Donation
Koochiching Warrior Initiative member Heidi Ohlquist accepts a donation from Elks Lodge 1599 veterans director Pete Kalar. The $550 donation, raised through the Elks flag… Login to continue reading Login…
Cutting ribbon at AB Apartments
Alexander Baker, known as the first settler of International Falls, may be smiling, as the building named after him will again hear the sounds of life inside its walls.The Alexander Baker Apartments, a partnership between Trellis Co.
‘Gullywasher’ returns to Open Range
Chris Hudson and Sam Wright, Gullywasher folk and Americana duo, return to perform for the Open Range Concerts – up north concert series on Friday, Sept.
Calendar
Cancer WalkThe annual Community Cancer Walk, which raises funds to help local cancer patients with transportation costs, is scheduled for 9-11 a.m.
Life saving efforts of local CO recognized
The life saving efforts of local conservation officer Curtis Simonson has been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement DivisionSimonson was among four conservation officers, a natural resources pilot, and a Forestry Division staff person, recognized for their lifesaving efforts during the previous several months.Also recognized were Natural Resources Pilot Grace Zeller, conservation officers Mike Cross, Tyler Lusignan, and Brice Vollbrecht, and Matt Boyer of the Forestry Division.“Each of these individuals went above and beyond the call of duty to help people when they needed it the most,” said Col.
Rotary Report
Last week at the Rotary Club of International Falls Club Meeting, board member Jenell Feller invited Travis Ferguson of Littlefork High School to speak on his experience at Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening, or RYLA, camp this past summer.RYLA is a camp for juniors and seniors of all backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership potential.
