Icebox Days lived up to its reputation this year with highs Saturday that didn’t reach zero. It was about -10 when only the bold ran in the cold for the 5K and 10K Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Runs and later in the afternoon, when folks from both sides of the border competed in the dramatic and often humorous Smoosh Races, Frozen Turkey Bowling and the newly popular Corn Hole tournament, it warmed to a balmy -4 – the high for Jan.
Minnesota North College’s annual literary and arts magazine, “Spring Thaw” seeks submissions of stories, poems, creative nonfiction, photography, and photographed art from both established and aspiring writers and artists for the 2023 edition of the magazine.
Those with memory concerns and their care partners are invited to attend the next Koochiching Connect Café to be held at the Fellowship Hall of Faith United Church, 1001 Fifth Street, at 1 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 8.
Diminishing eyesight is a common issue that occurs with age. While often unavoidable, routine eye checks are crucial. A Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmologist describes different age-related eyesight problems and how to manage them.
The winter severity index for the International Falls area was 50 on February 3, according to Frank Swendsen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area wildlife manager. The WSI was 23 last year at the same time, and 20 two years ago, reports Swendsen. The average WSI for this date is about 51. The snow depth across Koochiching County is 12-16 inches, he reports. The snow depth is less than 15 inches across the southern and western part of the county, he said. “Our official measuring spot is still slightly more than 15 inches,” he wrote.
LITTLEFORK – The city council here agreed last week to apply for funding to develop an ATV campground on city property. The council met Jan.
15 years ago The Falls Broncos Boys Hockey Team picked up their tenth win in a row and improved to 17-1 on Friday, defeating the Duluth Denfeld Hunters 4-2 in Duluth. Scoring for the Broncos were Jacob Casareto, with an assist from Daniel Eldien, Eldien on a pass from Casareto and Josh Leinum, Jace Baldwin with assists from Ladd Corrin and Jake Youso, and an empty-net goal by Jake Youso to put the game on ice.
From the files of William “Huntz” Wagner; from “Rainy Lake Legends,” by I.W. Hinckley In January 1927, on a night when the thermometer was hovering at about 30 below, Marian Hofdahl was staying at the Pearson home on the West Fork River with her two younger sisters, Lillian and Alice, and her younger brother, Roland.
Elks Lodge 1599 held its Hoop Shoot Jan. 15 at the Falls High Gym.
The end of the rainbow now carries a Baudette address. And a new zip code.