The Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force recently reported it has removed from the streets nearly 2 pounds of heroin or fentanyl with a street value of $147,000 in the third quarter of 2022. International Falls and Koochiching County are a part of the task force collaboration with Beltrami County, Bemidji, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Cass County, Hubbard County, Leech Lake Reservation, Mahnomen County, Park Rapids, and the White Earth Reservation.
Area officials reported activities when they met Thursday as the Koochiching Economic Development Authority Board Monday. A part of the discussion included an update on a proposal by Onesimus Management Group, Minneapolis to develop the multi-modal site, southeast of Ranier, now owned by the International Falls Economic Development Authority.
Cindy and Kevin Kennedy delivered pumpkins Tuesday morning to first graders at Falls Elementary, carrying on a tradition that started with Kevin’s dad, Harvey Kennedy, who made the annual delivery for 20 years.
LBeager@cherryroad.com A proposed contract with Lake of the Woods County for five beds in Koochiching County’s planned new jail got the OK from the county board Tuesday. The board approved language in a contract that guarantees Lake of the Woods County five beds in the planned 40-bed Koochiching County jail.
Randy Newberg, Littlefork-Big Falls School alumni and Fresh Tracks.TV Realty Hunter, will speak to L-BF students Nov. 11 as the kickoff to the Big Falls Lions Club’s Koochiching County Deer Camp 2022, Nov. 12-13.
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless has granted Servants of Shelter of Koochiching County with $7,765 to help create a secure, fair, and safe housing community in its shelter. The grant is presented at a time when people throughout Minnesota are experiencing hardships, Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Foundation said in a statement.
Counterfeit electronic display systems valued at more than $3 million were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at the International Falls Port of Entry.
PHOTOS BY LAUREL BEAGER PHOTOS BY LAUREL BEAGER Waiting for the three classes of Falls Elementary first graders, top left, Kevin and Cindy Kennedy say they have loved delivering the pumpkins since they took over the duties when Kevin’s dad, Harvey, died. Students took great care in selecting which pumpkin they wanted, with some changing their minds and selecting a different one.
With the cost of flights soaring and an inconvenient schedule to to the Twin Cities, local Falls International Airport officials are concerned. Thor Einarson, airport manager, told the local airport commission Monday that the cost of flights are up 43 percent nationwide over the same period in 2021, marking the highest single jump in costs.
LBeager@cherryroad.com Overcoming personal challenges aside, sisters Danni Aili and Dexi Maxa had an even bigger reason for competing in the grueling Moab 240 Endurance Race in Utah. They took on the adventure to raise money for and awareness of the need for mental health and services.