AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will provide free tax preparation assistance from a new site. The office is located at the former site of the Workforce Center at Minnesota North College Rainy River Campus, reports Sue Nolan.
Borealis Bards, the community theater program at the Backus Community Center, recently relaunched and expanded the Junior Bards program to include twice a month workshops starting this month. The workshops, led by new and veteran Bards members, are 90 minutes long and take place twice each month: one at 6 p.m.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary to Post 2948 purchased books for the local school libraries for the third year. The books are given in honor of Jean Hamil, 2021-2022 national president of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Katelynn Batdorf, at left, and Logun Wilkins, centerm were selected as the top entrants in this year’s Elks Lodge 1599 “What is Your American Dream?” essay contest. Sarah Staples, an English teacher at Falls High School, presented certificates, which were signed by the National Grand Lodge exalted ruler and a Subway gift card. Their essays will be sent to the district level for competition. District winners will advance to the state competition.
Dear Amy: I’m a 71-year-old man. Twenty years ago I was married, had an affair, and left my marriage.
Forrest Hess popped the hood from the 1974 Ski-Whiz parked among more than 100 other vintage sleds. As other riders passed by the 17-year-old on their way to the start of the “VintageSleds. com Live on Skis,” they raised an open hand for a high five with the young man. The line-up and start was carefully choreographed to allow Hess, the ride’s special guest, to lead the enthusiastic group on its way up Rainy Lake. Hess, who is battling cystic fibrosis, and his family took part in the ride as a result of the Western New York Chapter of Make-A-Wish, assisted by the Minnesota chapter. Hess excitedly showed people the hood of the John Deere sled he would soon mount for the ride. On it was painted his name and Make-A-Wish. The snowmobile had been renovated for Hess to use on the ride. And after the event, many of the riders signed it and presented it to Hess. Jim Saurdiff, local organizer of the ride and vintage sled aficionado, said he was pleased by the turnout.
Falls Figure Skating Club skaters competed at the 2023 Red River Valley Classic Feb. 1113 in Moorhead.
Ever wonder how fast your sled can go? You can find out Saturday when the International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club raises money to help local people cancer treatments transportation costs with its 14th Annual Falls International Speed Run Against Cancer. The club teams up with Thunderbird Lodge for the event, which runs from noon to 3 p.m.
Koochiching County Food Access, was formerly known as Falls Hunger Coalition, has announced its new name that leaders say represents the area it serves and how it is served. To stay up to date by visiting https://www.facebook.com/FallsHunger HOMEHELP HomeHelpMN is program program can help with up to $50,000 in past due mortgage payments, contract for deed payments, manufactured housing loans, property taxes, property insurance, homeowner or condo association fees, or manufactured home lot rent.
