District 5 candidates share views
By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com To provide readers with information that can help them vote in the Koochiching County Commissioner District 5 election, the Rainy Lake… Login to continue reading Login…
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County profile shows housing needs
STAFF REPORT The release of the 2023 Koochiching County Profile last week by the Minnesota Housing Partnership drives home something many who live in Borderland… Login to continue reading Login…
AB kicks off project
By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com Groundbreaking for rental units A community salute to future housing took place last week in the form of a symbolic groundbreaking… Login to continue reading Login…
Funding panel tours local projects
STAFF REPORT Members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee last week toured the sites of local projects seeking state funds in Borderland. The three… Login to continue reading Login…
Board OKs full-time model
By LAUREL BEAGERLBeager@cherryroad.com Koochiching County Board agreed to implement a full-time staffing model for the Sheriff’s Office in 2024, approving needed actions to get that… Login to continue reading Login…
AB sale sets stage
STAFF REPORT The sale of the Alexander Baker School was final on Thursday, Aug. 31. Ownership of the AB building now rests with the Alexander… Login to continue reading Login…
Labor Day
The annual Labor Day Picnic following the Rainy Lake Medical Center Foundation’s Color Run drew many people to Smokey Bear Park Monday. Each event celebrated… Login to continue reading Login…
Expansion of services comes with building
By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com Carson Kostiuk cut the ribbon at the Aug. 22 grand opening of Northland Counseling Center’s new building, at the end of… Login to continue reading Login…
Hauschild, Skraba recognized by league
STAFF REPORT Minnesota Sen. Grant Hauschild and Rep. Roger Skraba are among 35 state lawmakers recognized as “2023 Legislators of Distinction” by the League of… Login to continue reading Login…
USCG: Here to help
STAFF REPORT The United States Coast Guard teamed up with federal agencies this summer for outreach and education on boating safety. The goal is for… Login to continue reading Login…