International Falls City Council agreed to discuss further in committee a water treatment improvement plan that would bring the first major rehabilitation of the 30-year-old plant. Brian Guldan, engineer with Bolton & Menke Inc., discussed the needs identified at the plant that could range in cost from $8 million to $10 million, and add costs to the monthly rates customers pay.
A youngster gives his driver some help with pedals on the back of his ride. STAFF PHOTO .
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The filing period for candidates seeking county, state and federal offices opened May 17 and will close May 31. Filings for cities and school boards locally open Aug.
Above, Gov. Tim Walz, and U.S. Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, at right, sought out volunteers Alan and Miriam Burchell to thank them. The Burchells, since the beginning of the sandbagging, have been repairing pallets for sandbag transportation. Below, Walz gives a ‘thank you’ clap to members of the National Guard. Bottom, Sheriff Perryn Hedlund and state and federal lawmakers watch a video of flood impacts prior to a tour. PHOTOS BY LAUREL BEAGER
As flood response continues today, changes to traffic and the closure of UT 413 have been put into place. Due to logistical challenges sandbag operations… Login to continue reading Login…
Flood update: Saturday Due to rising flood waters, which have now surpassed the 1950 record levels, a road closure of UT 408 will go into… Login to continue reading Login…
Below are the latest key messages from the National Weather Service and NOAA for the flooding situation across the Rainy River Basin. Key Messages The weather forecast… Login to continue reading Login…
STAFF REPORT National Guard members will begin sandbagging the area around the International Falls water plant today, as city officials prepare to construct a temporary… Login to continue reading Login…
County Road 136 closing Koochiching County Road 136 in International Falls will be closing today at 5 p.m., announce county officials. The road closure impacts… Login to continue reading Login…