Hauschild town hall Sunday
STAFF REPORT State Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) will host a town hall meeting from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at Backus Community Center at 900 5th… Login to continue reading Login…
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Package found prompts evacuation
STAFF REPORT An incident Tuesday serves as a reminder of how to handle items that could be dangerous. Th International Falls police were called to… Login to continue reading Login…
Aili wins second Beargrease
Ray musher Erin Aili earned her second John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon championship Tuesday.
Hauschild joins childcare rally
Sen. Grant Hauschild joined Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, advocates, community members and other legislators Monday in St. Paul to highlight “A Day Without Childcare, a statewide event highlighting the urgent issues facing childcare access and affordability in Minnesota.
No action to rescind motion
Apologies were made, but no councilors resigned or moved to rescind a motion that packed the council chambers at Monday’s International Falls City Council meeting.
A dandy 40th derby
Kites flew, families picnicked, kids and dogs frolicked and people caught fish.
Federal job cuts may impact Borderland
Just how many federal jobs in Borderland have been cut is unclear, but the action has been followed with letters from some lawmakers asking for justification of the firings and for reconsideration.
Rehab project moves forward
The $12.6 million rehab of an 80-unit housing development in International Falls moved a step forward with action at last week’s Falls City Council meeting approving the use of tools available to its Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Rainy River Basin flood risk normal
The spring flood risk is normal to below normal, reports the National Weather Service.