City, county leaders’ salaries set
The International Falls City Council last week approved the 2022 wages and benefits for nonunion position. Koochiching County Board in January set the minimum salary for the county’s elected officials for 2023.
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Filings for county, state offices open
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.
Flood update: Monday
Staff Report Rainy Lake surpassed the 2014 flood level Sunday, and how far the lake could rise is not known, Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund… Login to continue reading Login…
Flood update Friday: Sheriff on Guard, VNP closes some sites
Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund National Guard: The National Guard is scheduled to arrive in town on Saturday. Lodging is being finalized and they should be… Login to continue reading Login…
Walz to send National Guard
Staff Report Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order activating the Minnesota National Guard to support flood control operations in northeastern Minnesota, Rep. Rob Ecklund… Login to continue reading Login…
St. Louis County leaders provide update on flooding situation
With flooding and high water affecting multiple parts of St. Louis County, county leaders held a news conference Thursday to provide updates on the situation,… Login to continue reading Login…
Lakes projected to exceed 2014 flood
Sandbagging around the community continues and the need is expected to be ongoing as the level of Rainy Lake and area rivers continue to rise. “We are still in need of volunteers, and I do not see that need changing any time soon,” Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund said Tuesday.
Memorial Day services
All are encouraged to attend services as one of four sites in Koochiching County on Monday, May 30, to help recognize those who died in active military service, and thanks others who have served. In preparation for the day, flags will be placed at 9 a.m.
Last graduation as Rainy River
The last class of Rainy River Community College graduates were recognized Friday, May 13, when 78 students, their families and friends took part in commencement ceremonies. It marked the last ceremony for Rainy River Community College as an independently accredited college within the Northeast Higher Education District.
Rainy Lake ice out
Mark Trompeter, local pilot and Rainy Lake aficionado, was amazed during a flight Wednesday, May 11, that ice remained on the large lakes. He later that week reported that fellow pilot Tim Lessard flew over the big lake at about 5 p.m.