Caution urged with impersonators
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received a report last week from a Hubbard County resident reporting they received a call from someone claiming to a Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office employee.
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The crew prior to the dinner, included the committee of organizers Pat Kaminski DeBenedet, Dee Dee Thompson, Sue and George Fraik, Deb Glava Ciminski, Kathy Tompkins and Ashley LaVigne and Cori Horton. To donate, send checks to Ukrainian Refugee Relief Fund, Backus Community Center, 900 Fifth St., International Falls, MN 56649. BCC is the fiscal agent for the event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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BREAKFAST Boise retired electricians will meet for breakfast at 9 AM every second Tuesday of each month at The Library restaurant, 1323 3rd St., International Falls .
Below are the latest key messages for the flooding situation across the Rainy River Basin from the National Weather Service and NOAA. It was issued Monday, May 31:
Key Messages • Thunderstorms today (Monday) will bring areas of heavy rainfall, followed by another round of showers and storms tomorrow (Tuesday), but beyond Tuesday the forecast is looking dry. While another 0.10” to 0.30” of rain is expected on Tuesday after today’s storms, beyond this the forecast is very dry for the next ten days, with just a few chances for light rainfall amounts.
State officials touring
Gwen Martin, with the Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team, and Sheriff Perryn Hedlund show maps and data about the rising water Sunday morning to… Login to continue reading Login…
Friday: VNP extends closures; stops portage service
STAFF REPORT All backcountry closures and some frontcountry campsite closures have been extended through June 20, Voyageurs National Park officials report today. The likelihood is… Login to continue reading Login…
Taking a dip
Pelicans feed May 24, apparently taking advantage of the high water in lakes and rivers in Borderland. PHOTOS BY BEN SUNNE .
Looking Back
Friday, May 27 15 years ago Memorial Day services were conducted today in cemeteries in Ray, Ericsburg, Kabetogama and International Falls. Welcome and master of ceremonies’ duties were fulfilled by Commander Terry Randolph.
Spring baby
Al Shannon shared this photo of a doe, placed by its mother at the entrance of Shannon’s Plumbing and Heating. A clear indication that all are welcome there. The doe and fawn were reunited later in the day, when she returned to the doorway, reports Shannon, sending another photo. Wildlife officials urge people who may find fawns that this time of the year to leave them alone, as in most cases the mother deer is nearby, even if she is out of sight. Young deer may be left alone for as long as three days. Does with fawns can also be aggressively protective, so best for humans and their pets to stay away for the safety of all involved.
Ukrainian dinner to help refugees
If you’ve never been to George Fraik’s grandmother’s home for dinner, you have a chance Wednesday to experience the Ukrainian foods that would have been served there, while at the same time assisting the people fleeing the nation’s invasion by Russia.