Local governments are conducting hearings to allow residents to comment on the proposed 2023 levy and budgets, on which property taxes paid in 2023 are based. For 2023, preliminary property taxes statewide will increase by a maximum of $697.7 million, a 6-percent increase.
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.
STAFF REPORT The Home for the Holidays Community Parade Friday, after Thanksgiving, drew large number of spectators under balmy November temperatures. The effort was again… Login to continue reading Login…
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The Mother Pluckers - Darcy Sullivan, RaeAnn Conat, Kari Oustad Miggins and Jennifer Baker – helped Saturday to kick off The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at Super One Grocery. Manning the red kettle was Bev Mayfield, local Salvation Army envoy, and Lori Herrly, social services and Angel Tree program coordinator for the local Salvation Army. The campaign is the largest fundraiser for the organization, which assists local people with basic needs. Volunteer to ring at https://www.registertoring. com/
“Welcoming communities are safer, stronger, and more vibrant. They are inclusive places where neighbors get to know one another. Being a welcoming community is about inviting everyone to join us in building a strong community and finding strength in diversity.” - Bob DeGross
A $25,000 Hometown Pride grant to the Backus Community Café recognizes its dedication to providing an accessible solution to local food insecurity while bringing neighbors together and strengthening community connections.
When a voter wonders just how much one vote matters in an election, ask Rob Ecklund and Roger Skraba. Ecklund, a DFLer who has represented Minnesota House District 3A for seven years, lost his bid last week for reelection by just 15 votes.
They served their country with honor, and when they died, no one claimed them. One of the forgotten heroes – Stanley Colburn – was from Koochiching County – born 1909 and served in the United States Army.
Koochiching County Auditor/Treasurer said he and his time are happy with last week’s general election process. “Overall, things went really well,” he said, providing the following unofficial details: • Total Registered Voters - 7,701 • Total Registered Voting - 5,288 • Koochiching Turnout - 68.7 percent • Mail ballot registered – 2,067 • Total mail voting – 1,541 • Koochiching mail turnout – 74.6 percent • In-person registered – 5,634 • In-person/absentee voting – 3,747 • Koochiching in-person precincts – 66.5 percent Election results came early for Koochiching, likely because much of the voting happens before election day, he said.