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.
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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.
Smith: Birchdale can pick which city
STAFF REPORT U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced March 7 she had secured changes from the U.S. Postal Service to address concerns from residents of Birchdale… Login to continue reading Login…
Water levels focus of session tonight
STAFF REPORT The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Water Levels Committee will host an in-person information session at 6 p.m. tonight at the… Login to continue reading Login…
CORRECTION
A story in the March 3 edition contained misinformation about the Koochiching County Commissioner District 3 special election set for April 11. Koochiching County Auditor/Treasurer… Login to continue reading Login…
Officials to monitor spring water conditions
On the heels of historic and damaging flooding last year, the second briefing by federal officials on 2023 prespring conditions places the risk for spring flooding at above normal. Both assessments come with the caution that spring flooding is primarily driven by the weather pattern in March and April, and with scheduled updates in March and April.
Falls hosts 20th watershed forum
Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River watershed will go under the microscope at the 2023 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum, March 8-9 at the Minnesota North College – Rainy River Campus in International Falls.
Elections, write-in update
The Koochiching County Board Tuesday set a special election for Aug. 8 to fill the District 5 commissioner position.
Derby fun
STAFF PHOTO BY LAUREL BEAGER Cooper Jensen and Robert Raukohl hoist some fish into the air Saturday after registering them at the Rainy Lake Sportfishing… Login to continue reading Login…