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Wayne Skoe was selected posthumously as the 2023 Koochiching County Outstanding Forest Steward.His selection by the Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District highlights the importance of conservation practices to protect Minnesota’s land and water resources and recognizing those leading the efforts on their own land.Each year, the state’s SWCDs recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding accomplishments in implementing conservation practices and improving Minnesota’s natural resources.Skoe was chosen for the recognition for a multitude of reasons, SWCD staff report: He was a long-standing advocate of sustainable forestry and the folks that depend on forest resources in northern Minnesota.

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A new clinic and hospital planned for property owned by Rainy Lake Medical Center between Rainy River and Highway 11 east should take the community into the next 50 years.“It’s exciting,” said Robb Pastor, RLMC CEO.“The goal of the new facility is to make sure we’ve got something that will last another 50 years, with room to expand,” he added.Also a part of the goal for the new facility is to bring more services here so people don’t have to travel, he said.

What started as a windbreak for a local family more than 30 years ago has become a Christmas tradition for many Borderland families and students over the years.Saunders U-Cut Tree Farm, owned and operated by Pam and Gary Saunders on Town Road 208, is now for many a place to kick off the holidays and come home with a Christmas tree.This year is no different.Katie Winkel’s fourth grade class at Falls Elementary School last week visited the tree farm, making a group effort at cutting a tree and sharing some photos.This year’s fourth graders are part of a tradition that started when teacher Kevin Erickson taught fourth grade and asked if he could bring his class.

STAFF REPORT International Falls Mayor Harley Droba today announced his candidacy for Minnesota House District 3A. The position is now held by Rep. Roger Skraba.… Login to continue reading Login…

International Falls officials provided their thoughts about local ambulance funding issues last week at the Minnesota Legislature’s Emergency Medical Services Task Force field hearing in Mountain Iron.Mayor Harley Droba reported Monday to the Falls City Council that he, Councilor Pete Kalar and Fire and Ambulance Chief Adam Mannausau International Falls Mayor Harley Droba and Falls Fire and Ambulance Chief Adam Mannausau brought local ambulance funding issues to the Dec.

A pair of familiar faces are spreading holiday cheer from a Fourth Street window on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec.

International Falls officials are expected to support an application to a state program that would provide about $1 million to support development of a warehouse and logistics facility in the multi-modal district east of International Falls.The Falls City Council is expected to take action to request the state funding at its Dec.