A federal push to “get the lead out” of drinking water pipes has made money available for homeowners in International Falls who should replace their lines.Lead in the city’s drinking water is not an issue, stressed Ted Brokaw, city Public Works director.State and federal guidelines and requirements are pushing cities to inventory the material water service lines are made of by October and develop a plan to remove lead service lines in their communities.
Longtime Bronco coach, Stuart Nordquist said he was overwhelmed by the dedication of the football field at Sports Stadium named in his honor Friday.“I never expected anything like this to ever be done,” he told the Rainy Lake Gazette prior to the ceremony held at halftime of the Bronco’s blowout win over Ely.The Bronco’s home opening win seemed appropriate for the evening that honors a coach who had 21 football championships out of 41 years of coaching and led the Broncos to all seven of their Minnesota State High School League State Tournament appearances (1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2000, and 2005).Nordquist came to International Falls in 1974 to take the head coaching job, and with the exception of the 2000 and 2001 seasons he coached the Broncos from 1974 to 2009.He was humble talking about the dedication and his achievements at the helm of the Broncos football team, as well as coach of boys basketball and girls track.
The public is invited to a forum featuring candidates for Minnesota House District 3A on Tuesday, Sept.
The dedication of Stuart Nordquist Field at Sports Stadium Friday was punctuated by an International Falls blowout against Ely-NE Range, 54-0, in its season home… Login to continue reading Login…
National Park Service Director Chuck Sams Monday completed a multi-day trip to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin where he met with Tribal nations, reviewed large-scale infrastructure repair and improvement projects funded by the landmark Great American Outdoors Act, or GAOA, and celebrated the NPS birthday with park staff and visitors on Aug.
Expect to see colorful people running around town Labor Day in the family-fun Color 5k, hosted by the Rainy Lake Medical Center FoundationThe untimed 5-kilometer event begins at 2 p.m.
STAFF REPORT 2023 Champs Tony Jackson of International Falls and partner Ian Waterer, Winnipeg, held the lead to the end, but veteran anglers Dave Skallet… Login to continue reading Login…
Boats fishing Rainy Lake this morning in Day 2 of the International Falls Bass Championship waited an hour for takeoff when thick fog wouldn’t dissipate… Login to continue reading Login…
Bill Godin and Bryan Gustafson, Team No. 1, lead the boats in the 20th International Falls Bass Championship Thursday.Their 2023 win marked the second year… Login to continue reading Login…
Have you noticed a few bass boats these days in our community?Many are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the International Falls Bass Championship, a catch and release tournament that has grown into a community festival.The 2023 and 2022 IFBC champs Bill Godin, Devlin, Ontario, and Bryan Gustafson, Kenora, Ontario, will return to defend their title, won last year with 41.73 pounds over the 2-day fishing contest.In second place was Steve Sandberg and Scott Sandberg followed by Tony Jackson and Ian Waterer, both teams with just more than 40 pounds each.In the 60-team fishing tournament, first place in the IFBC takes home $10,000, with second place at $5,500 and third awarded $3,000.The fishing tournament has grown a weeklong event at Smokey Bear Park, offering a medallion hunt, boat parade, craft show, motorcycle and car show, kids’ fishing tournament, food trucks, live entertainment, fun runs/walks, activities for the little people and more.Events surrounding the fishing tournament kick off Monday, when the first medallion hunt clues are posted and is followed by Wednesday’s Elks Burger Baskets with the Anglers.On Thursday, arts and crafts vendors open in the festival market area, and the 6 p.m.