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The International Falls School District Superintendent Kevin Grover has been selected to serve as the next superintendent of the East Grand Forks District.School board members there agreed to offer the job to Grover, who told the Rainy Lake Gazette that he has verbally accepted the job and is in contract negotiations.He plans to finish out the school year here, with start date at East Grand Forks in July, should plans move forward.Grover came to the Falls School District as a teacher in January 1998, marking 26 years in January.

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With abnormal winter conditions challenging access to some timber sales, the Koochiching County Board Tuesday approved a no fee one year extension for all timber permits expiring in 2024 including permits already in extension.Land Commissioner Nathan Heibel told the board the extension affects about 60 permits.The board agreed that permits reaching their initial expiration date in 2024 will have the 20 percent additional down payment waived as well.“It’s ironic we are talking about it today,” when outside a storm was blowing in what could be the most snow received this winter locally.The problem is lack of frost that makes access roads unusable.“It’s the winter that hasn’t been so far,” Heibel said.Loggers are cutting higher ground aspen now, in places that can be accessed without winter roads.

The International Falls School District is gearing up for informational sessions to explain what’s behind a plan to ask voters for money in the Aug.

Tickets for the 2024 Bronco Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet will go on sale Monday, March 4, at Falls High School.The event will be held at the Backus Community Center, International Falls, April 13.Four individuals will be inducted into the athletic hall of fame:• Craig Dahl• David Laurion• Howard Nevanen• Bruce SchmidtTwo teams will be inducted:• The 1992 girls 4 x 800 relay team that placed second at the state meet.

As commander of the Peter Graham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2948, Scott Jonson sees a lot of people doing good in the community, but without recognition.These are our unsung heroes, or as Jonson calls them, “our silent professionals.”Jonson wanted to do something to recognize this in local veterans, and has begun awarding a quarterly commendation, with Allan Lee Thydean being the first “Veteran of the Quarter – First Quarter 2024.”Jonson cited the United States Army veteran’s many selfless contributions to his fellow veterans, the community, and country.“He is truly deserving of Peter Graham VFW Post 2948 ‘Veteran of the Quarter’ recognition,” said Jonson.Thydean and Jonson have worked together on various community and fellow veteran-related activities since Jonson retired from the U.S.

The 2024 election season officially gets underway in Minnesota at 7 p.m.

International Falls High School Broncos Esports team is excited to announce: After weeks of grueling matches, daunting competition, and unwavering dedication and resolve...

Counterfeit phone accessories valued at more than $2.6 million, had they been genuine, were seized recently by U.S.