Public meeting on Falls border crossing Tuesday
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Ecklund concedes 3A race
By LAUREL BEAGER LBeager@cherryroad.com A recount of votes in the House District 3A election has confirmed that Ely Mayor Roger Skraba will take the office… Login to continue reading Login…
Adapting to changing needs
On any given night, Servants of Shelter houses more than 20 households in its combined projects. As of Nov. 1, 288 people have been provided 4,283 nights of shelter by SOS. The SOS Office and dropin center are at 1602 Second Ave. W., International Falls; 218-285-2092.
Rail project update
The Canadian National Railway bridge replacement project in Ranier is currently in Phase I. CN has acquired property needed to complete the construction phase, proceeded with survey and utility work and performed some required blasting and grading at the site area, said Stacey Lyons, CN manager of government and public affairs.
Rotary presents…..
On Nov. 30, Rotarian Jeff Hardwig hosted the Rainy Lake Gazette’s own Laurel Beager, editor.
Hauschild on tax committee
Grant Hauschild, District 3 state senator- elect, said this week he has been appointed to the coveted Senate Taxes Committee. Traditionally, freshman senators are not appointed to the high-profile finance or taxes committees, however, Hauschild overcame the unwritten rule to attain the key committee assignment, he said.
Making a big comeback
The 43rd annual Icebox Days festival will be back Jan. 26-29.
EDA moves forward on logistics project
An agreement with a developer approved Monday should result in construction of a 60,000 square foot freight logistics and warehouse facility, with expenses not less than $13.5 million, and creation of new living- wage jobs that are equal to 30 full-time positions.
Hilke: Facing new challenges
Dan Hilke intends to ride snowmobile in Borderland. “That’s my goal,” he said, describing the best network of scenic trails just about anywhere, “to come back and snowmobile, somehow.” The 1987 Falls High School graduate said he may send a photo to show his achievement, because it’s not as easy for him as it once was.
Pilot shortage causes local changes
The scheduling of commercial flights during a pilot shortage and unprecedented high demand is complex. That’s the message the Koochiching Economic Development Authority Board heard from its guest speaker, Thor Einarson, manager of the Falls International Airport, one of just 4 international airports in the state.