Students bridge ‘digital divide’
“Digital Equity” can be defined as a point when people have access to computer devices, high-speed internet, and the skills to use them effectively.On Jan.
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On to more Icebox Days
The lingering chill on the first weekend of the two-weekend Icebox Days winter festival didn’t keep folks from participating in events.The Icebox Days Boot Hockey tourney at the Ranier Rink Saturday morning drew a hearty bunch willing to brave the single digit temperatures.
Kalar to make bid for mayor
Pete Kalar recently announced he will seek the position of International Falls mayor in the November election.Kalar, 61, now represents the East Ward on the International Falls City Council, and said he will serve out his term, which runs through 2026, unless he is elected mayor.He said his decision came after current Falls Mayor Harley Droba said he would seek the Minnesota House District 3A seat, now held by Roger Skraba, Ely.
On ice
The Icebox Days Boot Hockey tourney at Ranier Rink this morning brought out a few hearty souls who reported the festivities Friday night were a… Login to continue reading Login…
Icebox Days plans in motion
The 44th annual Icebox Days festival Jan.
BCE marks a new era for Meres family
With lots to celebrate as 2024 neared, Betsy and Joe Meres and their family got an even bigger boost when they experienced Borderland’s Best Christmas Ever on Dec.
Board meeting
The January meeting of the Forest Hill Cemetery Association Board of Directors will be held at 5 p.m.
RLG election coverage
The 2024 elections may seem distant, but we know candidates and campaigns are already gearing up.In Minnesota, voters can vote Jan.
Ankle monitors for Huber release
Inmates using the Huber law to leave the Koochiching County jail for work will begin wearing ankle monitors for release.The Koochiching County Board last week approved raising the Huber fee from $25 to $30 per day to cover the cost of the ankle monitors, at $10 per day.Sheriff Perryn Hedlund told the board the ankle monitors would allow for better monitoring of inmates while they are out of jail, noting the release is a liability for the county.Inmates using the Huber law for work release will prepay one week’s fee with the balance due upon release, said Jail Administrator Carrie Geiss.Geiss said tests of the ankle monitoring device show they provide specific locations of the person wearing the monitor, including her location when she visited family in Canada.“Even with no cell phone service, it was able to track,” she told the board Jan.
Lawmakers meet
Koochiching County commissioners Tuesday met with state lawmakers to discuss the upcoming session and local issues.Rep.