Minnesota Sen. Grant Hauschild last week addressed recent attack ads displaying what he says is misleading information related to his support for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board that would reduce the costs of prescription drugs.
Four organizations that serve the residents of Koochiching County are among a long list of groups in northern and central Minnesota, and Red River Valley, to receive a portion of $17.9 million in grants and program-related investments awarded in February and March from the Otto Bremer Trust.
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.
The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its annual awards with a ceremony and banquet April 27. This year’s recipients of the awards are Citizen of the Year, Lee Grim; Small Business of the Year, Koochiching County Historical Society; Large Business of the Year, Hardee’s.
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 Rainy-Lake… Login to continue reading Login…
STAFF REPORT The body of Derek Villebrun, reported missing Friday, has been found below the ice near the west end of Grindstone Island, Rainy Lake.… Login to continue reading Login…
STAFF REPORT The public is asked to provide any information on the location of Derek Villebrun, 52, of International Falls, who may have ventured onto… Login to continue reading Login…
STAFF REPORT While numerous city, township, tribal and state roads across central and northern Minnesota have been closed due to flooding, the Rainy River basin… Login to continue reading Login…
Work continues to develop a warehouse logistics facility, with a recent effort at making overseas investment a part of the project. Paul Nevanen, Koochiching Economic Development Authority director, told the KEDA Board last month that he’s speaking with Felix Asemota, president of Onesimus Management Group LLC, on a daily basis about the project planned for the multi-modal district east of International Falls.
Newcomer Adam McIntyre will take the Koochiching County Commissioner District 3 seat after drawing 74 votes Tuesday to Brian McBride’s 34 votes in a special election. The election drew a total of 108 votes from county residents in the district, which covers people in the International Falls East Ward and the Ranier-West Precinct.