Thousands of small orange and purple ribbons are tied to the fence between the Falls High School track and Highway 11-71. The orange ribbons represent the more than 7,000 people who are affected by hunger and the purple, the 288 people known to experience homelessness in Koochiching County.
Dear Amy: I am 65 years old. Three years ago, I was fortunate to locate my birth family through a DNA search.
15 years ago The Evangelical Covenant Church would like to thank the community for generously supporting and attending the Backus/AB Roof Fundraiser held November 13. A total of $2,405 was raised to help preserve these historic buildings… Teddy and Christina Saxton announce the birth of Madalynn Rose, 8 pounds, 3 ounces, 20 ½” born November 10… Kimberly Brown, of International Falls, is a member of the Bemidji State University chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma national scholastic society… Mikel Johnson, of International Falls, is a graduate assistant at Bemidji State University for the 2007-2008 school year.
NORTHLAND ART GALLERY Northland Art Gallery is open Nov. 19, Dec.
Ever wanted to save seeds from your favorite squash? Wondered if it will make the same squash next year? Here’s a few tips to make sure you can save your favorite variety for next year! Squash is pollinated by insects. This means that in order to save genetically pure seeds, you will need to either separate each variety by at least 800 feet, or simply grow one squash variety from each major squash species! Before we get to the details, here’s the big picture: Squash are in the plant kingdom, specifically the family Cucurbitaceae.
As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder. The downturn in mood that happens with the change in light is likely associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, in the body. If you are affected by SAD, it is important to continue your exercise routine as exercise boosts mood. A Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, expert explains how to alternate your workout routine during the darker months.
Rainy Lake Medical Center employees Ellen Hart, director of Clinical Operations; Rio Silvernail, physicians assistant, and Rotarian Kim Usery, Lab director, presented at the Nov. 1 meeting of the Rotary Club of International Falls.
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Koochiching County will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Nov.
15 years ago After an 8-and-0 regular season and a 3-0 run through the Section 7 Tournament, the Littlefork-Big Falls Viking football team entered the quarterfinals of the Minnesota 9-Man State Tournament in Duluth on Friday with a perfect record. That record was ended with a 12-6 loss to the Waubun Bombers at Public School Stadium. “I am proud of our guys,” said Vikings head coach Derek Bilben. “They did everything I asked all year.” Community members cheered on the team at a pre-game pep fest at the school, and the team bus was escorted out of town by the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Department and the Littlefork Fire Department.
A local partnership between private business, government, a cooperative and a citizens’ initiative has launched a three-phase project that will connect 231 International Falls homes along Rainy Lake and Highway 11 to high-speed reliable broadband internet.