Memorial services for Ranger Grossheim Sunday
VNP REPORT Memorial services for Voyageurs National Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Falls High School gymnasium, 1515… Login to continue reading Login…
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Airport gets $3.2 million grant
A $3.6 million federal will be used to make significant improvements at the Falls International Airport.U.S.
Airport focus of consultant review
International Falls and Koochiching County agreed to share the costs of a consultant who would identify opportunities and recommend actions to reduce subsidies paid annually to the operations of the Falls International Airport, while ensuring a sustainable future for the airport.The Falls City Council approved the plan as the Economic Development Authority Board in a special session Monday.
VNP: Ranger a dedicated member of community
STAFF REPORT The National Park Service ranger who died Sunday in the line of duty in Voyageurs National Park was a dedicated law enforcement officer,… Login to continue reading Login…
Ranger dies in rescue
STAFF REPORT A Voyageurs National Park ranger died Sunday while attempting to respond to a call that morning in windy weather for assistance from a… Login to continue reading Login…
Restoring views of history
Local artist Bruce Trask is working to restore murals depicting pieces of Borderland’s past throughout the community, thanks to the support of local and district organizations.Through the remainder of the fall, and into next spring and summer, people traveling through International Falls will notice Trask working to restore murals on the Bob Walls Memorial Hall and Woodworkers Lodge W33, Peter Graham Veterans of Wars Post 2948, Elks Lodge 1599, Island View Realty, and Small Town Tech buildings.The restoration project is funded through the support of the Rotary Club of International Falls, Rotary International District 5580, members of the Peter Graham VFW Post, Koochiching Community Development Association, and the Marshall N.
Riding royalty
The International Falls homecoming parade this morning featured this year’s royalty, including senior king and queen Mara Pelland and Riley Carlson with their mini king… Login to continue reading Login…
Jail takes shape
Segments of walls of the new Koochiching County Jail were put in place last week by crane.The walls were delivered to the site by 21 semi-trucks and unloaded by crane off Fourth Street.The original jail was built in 1978 but can no longer meet state standards for safety and security.
Hitting the trails
A lot has happened to further ATV access over the past few years, thanks to coordination of clubs, collaboration of agencies and a huge volunteer effort to plan and create new trails leading north.To celebrate, and raise money for the cause, the Voyageur Country ATV Fall Ride and Drawing takes place Oct.
AB Apartments celebrated
Officials involved in the development of the Alexander Baker Apartments celebrated its opening Thursday with a ribbon cutting and tours. The day invited sharing stories… Login to continue reading Login…