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County board: Hockey, golf
Pete Kalar, a member of the International Falls Hockey Day Minnesota Committee met with the board Tuesday, when commissioners said hosting the event would bring attention to the community and boost economic development.The board agreed to consider a letter of support and financial pledge at a later date.Kalar said International Falls’ long history with hockey would be featured during the weekend event that would draw region wide news coverage and attendees from around the state.The host community must show more than $100,000 in local support, to host the event, estimated to cost about $1.5 million, Kalar said.Kalar said Nikki Skifstad, committee member, attended the recent event in Warroad to better understand what’s involved and how to provide such an event.Kalar, who made clear he was not represent International Falls as a councilor in the presentation, said the city pledged support from its economic development funds.Golf courseLater Tuesday, no action was taken after the board met in closed session with county Attorney Jeff Naglosky to discuss the lease/purchase of The River Golf Course.The state law cited allows the meeting to be closed to “to develop or consider offers or counter offers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property.”In closing the meeting, county officials noted it is recorded and “materials must be made available to the public once sale/lease is final or is abandoned.”Any approval of sale or lease must be done at a public meeting, the board briefs said.Meanwhile, Jordan Pearson, owner of The River Golf Course as online, but made no comment.Naglosky told the RLG that he, county Administration Director Adam Coe, and the entire county board were present during the closed session.“There was a call for public comment.
Police: Sex offender notificationSTAFF REPORT
Tommy Salyers III is expected to reside on the 1600 block of Second Avenue West in International Falls as of Tuesday, report police.The International Falls Police Department released the information pursuant to Minnesota law, which authorize law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a public registrant’s release from prison or a secure treatment facility when the police believe that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.State law requires that Salyers register with law enforcement.Police remind the public that Salyers has served the sentence imposed on him by the court and is transitioning into the community.“This notification is not intended to increase fear but rather raise awareness,” said the notification.
Making history
A new experience for Arrowhead 135 racers: Flowing water on the trail.“It’s unheard of on the Arrowhead Trail,” said Ken Krueger, race director, Tuesday.At 7 a.m.
Airport funding heads to task force
A plan to consider the ratio paid by each of the owners of the Falls International Airport is aimed at finding equity among taxpayers.Members of the International Falls City Council and Koochiching County board, which jointly own the airport, met Monday to discuss issues with how the airport is funded.Falls councilors reiterated a concern about the funding formula outlined for the airport in a joint powers agreement that calls for half the airport operations to be paid for by each the city and county governments.
‘Entertainers with Dog Tags’
“We took the war away from them for an hour and a half.”“And they were very grateful.”That how Rick Holen describes his service with fellow soldiers in the United States Command Military Touring Shows in Vietnam.“Entertainers with Dog Tags,” a three-part documentary about CMTS by Holen will be presented at Cine 55, at noon on consecutive Saturday, starting Feb.
DFLer Schultz launches campaign
Surrounded by supporters, family, and friends in Duluth last week, DFLer Jen Schultz announced her campaign for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th District.The position is now held by Pete Stauber.After the urging of residents in the 8th District to run for Congress in 2022, Schultz entered the race late, the announcement said.
DFL caucuses Feb. 27
Koochiching County Democratic-Farmer-Labor members will gather on Tuesday, Feb.
Crash kills three
Three people were killed Sunday in a pick-up collision at about 11 a.m.
Making history
A warm, and challenging Arrowhead 135 By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com A new experience for Arrowhead 135 racers: Flowing water on the trail. “It’s unheard of… Login to continue reading Login…