KTI: Town halls, digital survey
KTI REPORT The Koochiching Technology Initiative has registered as a Digital Connection Committee with the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development to assist in Minnesota’s digital… Login to continue reading Login…
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Council talks housing
STAFF REPORT International Falls City Council Monday reiterated its commitment to housing development in the city. The discussion followed a request by Julie Melstrom, former… Login to continue reading Login…
County readies for water season
STAFF REPORT Gearing up for boating season, the Koochiching County Board approved an agreement with North St. Louis County Soil and Water Conservation District to… Login to continue reading Login…
IFPD, Backus prep for move
By LAUREL BEAGERLBeager@cherryroad.com Operating for the next three years from Backus Community Center should make no difference in how the International Falls Police Department responds… Login to continue reading Login…
Proposal: Homes, property tax relief, population
By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com Using land for its best purpose is the aim behind an idea that was prompted by a vote to close the… Login to continue reading Login…
Sworn in
Koochiching County District 3 Commissioner Adam McIntyre signs the oath of office Tuesday before taking a seat at the county board table for his first… Login to continue reading Login…
4 of 5 citations dismissed
By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com Four of five citations issued by a Voyageurs National Park ranger to a houseboat operator in a June 2022 incident on… Login to continue reading Login…
New lake level targets set
STAFF REPORT The bottom 50 percent of the Rainy Lake rule curve has been set as a new target for April 30 by the International… Login to continue reading Login…
Rotary cone project is win-win
The saying “Many hands make for light work” has been proved in the last two weeks by International Falls Rotary Club members and volunteers. Rotarian Jeff Hardwig and a few others in the community are sure the saying comes from pine cone pickers – specifically, black spruce cone pickers.
Local officials watch, plan
With weather forecasts this week for Borderland showing less precipitation than elsewhere in northern Minnesota, risks for flooding may be lessening. But that could change should the area receive more precipitation, and residents where were flooding has occurred before should take actions now to minimize damage should flooding occur.