Community
Building on empathy
For many, it’s hard to imagine your children going to bed hungry or making a choice between paying the electric bill and buying your child glasses.About 40 people got the chance last week to take part in a three-hour Community Action Poverty Simulation at the invitation of hosts Melanie Mattsen, deacon at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and Amy Mortenson, support specialist with KOOTASCA Community Action.The simulation was facilitated by Sue Monson, child care programs manager/Poverty Simulation Team, MAHUBE OTWA Community Action Inc.“There are so many aspects of what to get out of it,” Mortenson said of the simulation.
Finstad’s AMS open house report
The year 2024 is 100th anniversary of George Finstad’s purchase of the Auto-Marine Shop in Ranier from Jim Di Onne.Di Onne finished the machine shop building in 1914.
Shriners offers screening clinic
The Headwaters Shrine Club of Bemidji is again sponsoring a screening clinic for children who may benefit from services at the Twin Cities Shriners Healthcare for Children.From 9 a.m.
Rotary Report
Last week at Rotary Club of Internationals Falls’ meeting, ran by former president Jenell Feller, news was shared that voters passed both questions on the Independent School District No.
Calorie needs affected by aging activity levels
Healthy aging is a multifaceted process that involves an array of variables.
National Night Out
Several law enforcement agencies, including United States Customs and Border Protection, encouraged youngsters to experience the equipment they use. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary…
Monahan to share Vietnam experiences
Robin Monahan, who grew up in Ranier and now enjoys his summer cabin on Rainy Lake, will share his memories, stories of personal experiences and images of his experiences in the U.S.
Looking Back
Friday15 years agoThe Falls School Board Monday is expected to approve the appointment of assistant football coach Jay Boyle as head coach for the 2009-2010 season, filling the vacancy left by recent resignation of head coach Stuart Nordquist.