Area business are invited to “Light Up International Falls” like it’s never been done before, thanks to an anonymous donor. KGHS/KSDM radio has partnered with the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce to use the generous $500 donation to encourage businesses to participate in the lighting contest.
Borderland’s kickoff to the holiday season is just around the corner with the Nov. 25 Home for the Holidays Community Christmas Parade.
The camaraderie that comes from sitting together to give thanks and share a meal with members of your community will again be alive and well at the Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Elks Lodge 1599 in International Falls.
Open burning is restricted in Koochiching County, and many other Minnesota counties, due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced the restrictions today.
A meeting in Duluth might give local officials insight on how to most efficiently pay for providing ambulance services in the larger community. The International Falls City Council Monday approved attendance by city Administrator Betty Bergstrom and Falls Fire and Ambulance Chief Adam Mannausau Nov.
The following are unofficial results. Results will be confirmed when each government’s canvassing boards meet to ensure the vote count.
October wrapped up the end of the “Toys Through Time” exhibition at the Koochiching Museums. That means a new exhibit is on the way.
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The Northland Foundation’s Board of Trustees has elected a new member: Ashley Hall of International Falls. Hall is the executive director of the Falls Hunger Coalition, a nonprofit food shelf addressing food insecurity in Koochiching County. She is also an entrepreneur and fitness instructor who has owned Evolve U Fitness and Wellness since 2013. In addition to the Northland Foundation, Hall sits on the board of Second Harvest North Central Food Bank and is a past president of the International Falls Rotary Club as well as served at the Rotary Club district level. “It’s been several years since we’ve had a member from Koochiching County, and we’re pleased to welcome Ashley,” stated Northland Foundation’s President Tony Sertich. “Her experience in both nonprofit and small business leadership is a great match for our mission in the region.” The 2022-2023 Northland Foundation Board Officers are: Angie Miller, chair – executive director (retired), Community Action Duluth; Shaye Moris, vice chair – executive director, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank; Peter McDermott, treasurer – president/ CEO (retired), Minnesota Diversified Industries, and Cindy Anderson Bina, secretary – counselor (retired), Vermilion Community College.