Timber sales funds shared
The Koochiching County Board last month apportioned the 2022 net receipts from the sale of tax forfeited land and timber. The total Trust Fund profit in 2022 was $2.85 million.
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Final emergency benefits go out
After almost three years, temporary emergency benefits that helped Minnesotans with low incomes buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending. Most clients will receive their final emergency payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in March.
Local projects in bonding bill proposal
Nearly $3 million for Borderland area projects were added last week to the Minnesota Senate’s bonding bill, bringing the total amount of northeast Minnesota funding in the proposed Senate bonding bill to approximately $57.11 million.
Grover recognized for excellence
International Falls Superintendent of Schools Kevin Grover has been recognized for excellence by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. Grover was presented 2023 MASA Regional Administrators of Excellence Award for Region 7 at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA Spring Conference held March 9-10 in the Twin Cities.
Board votes to close Indus School
The South Koochiching- Rainy River School Board March 8 voted to begin the process to close the Indus School. The action, on a 4-2 vote, took place in front of a full room attending the board meeting at the Indus School.
Board begins action to close Indus School
STAFF REPORT The South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board Wednesday voted to begin the process to close the Indus School. The action, on a 4-2 vote,… Login to continue reading Login…
Mold remediation focus of training
A free online mold remediation awareness training will be offered in April. The April 11 course will run from 9 a.m.
Falls police to move to Backus
International Falls officials are considering where to permanently house its police department, after terminating a joint Law Enforcement Center agreement with Koochiching County for space. The council on a 4-1 vote Feb.
Sales tax may fund more projects
A local sales tax implemented nearly one year ago on taxable purchases made in Koochiching County is generating more money than anticipated. County Engineer Dave Reimer reported to the county board last week that while the tax was estimated to generate about $550,000 annually, a lot more is expected.