Sheriff: Sandbags available Tuesday
STAFF REPORT In response to rising Rainy Lake and area river levels, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office has activated the Emergency Operations Center to help… Login to continue reading Login…
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Officials urge people to prepare for flood levels
STAFF REPORT Areas that have been negatively affected by past high water events on these lakes should make preparations for high water levels returning. Due… Login to continue reading Login…
Book gives glimpse of life in nature
The idea of living life off the land may be appealing to many, and only truly doable by a few, but a book written by someone who did it shows there’s more to it than most think. Bill Knapp, 69, wrote “A Wilderness Chronicle: One Man’s Dream – A true story of adventure, survival and redemption,” about what he calls a unique time of his life, living in the wilderness on Hale Bay, Rainy Lake, Ontario, at age 23.
Johnson seeks District 3 Senate seat
On Monday May 2, St. Louis County resident, Kelsey Johnson, announced her intention to run in the Republican primary to fill the open State Senate District 3 seat.
Looking Back
Friday, May 6 15 years ago The Rainy River Community College softball team won the Minnesota Community College State Softball Tournament today hosted by Central Lakes Community College in Brainerd. The Voyageurs, coached by Dieter Humbert, went 5-0 to capture the first softball state title in the school’s history.
Last graduation as RRCC May 13
Seventy-eight students will take part in the last Rainy River Community College commencement ceremony, before the school becomes Minnesota North College – Rainy River Campus. The 1 p.m.
Board Oks RV camp expansion
Rainy Lake Vacation Campground LLC will be allowed to expand, following the Koochiching County Board’s amendment of recommendations from its Planning and Zoning Commission. The board agreed to provide a conditional use permit based on the amended request from the owners, Cole and Kari Hraban, that allow 11 RV sites on the north parcel and two sites on the south for a total of 43 RV sites.
Acoustic performers take the stage
Open Range Concerts – up north will present four acoustic music concerts this season. Each of the concerts begin at 7 p.m.
Falls district plans for summer
The International Falls School Board heard reports about the end of the school year, and work toward summer school, when it met April 18. Graduation is set for 3 p.m.
Cobblestone family: Ready to share the hotel
Meeting with some of the developers and staff of Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – International Falls is like meeting expectant parents. You can see and feel their exuberance about showing off the new hotel to the community and hosting guests.