CR 1 Bear River Bridge closing update
With the snowfall forecast for the next couple days, the opening of the County Road 1 bridge over the Bear River will be delayed until… Login to continue reading Login…
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VNP: Reservations open, fees increase
STAFF REPORT Overnight campers and house boaters in Voyageurs National Park will pay a higher fee when reservations open Monday. Overnight tent camping reservations and… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back: Friday, Nov. 12
15 years ago Conservation Officer Tales: CO Lloyd Steen seized a live wild blue goose from a home where the woman called her friend and… Login to continue reading Login…
County sales tax plan draws few comments
By LAUREL BEAGER Adding a one-half percent to the sales tax paid in Koochiching County could annually generate more than 500,000 for road improvements that… Login to continue reading Login…
U.S. opens to vaccinated travelers
By LAUREL BEAGER Today, non-United States citizens who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation may enter the United States via land ports… Login to continue reading Login…
Falls School District sees rise in COVID cases
By LAUREL BEAGER A rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the International Falls School District prompted officials Monday to discuss challenges, testing options and to… Login to continue reading Login…
Bowles is Elks 1599 Student of the Month
By Kevin Grover Gracie Bowles is a recipient of the Elks Student of the Month for September. Gracie’s parents are BriAnne and Shawn Bowles. Gracie… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back: Friday, October 29, 2021
15 years ago Richie Kennedy scored twice to spark a 30-16 Littlefork/Big Falls football playoff win over Cook, and a berth in the section finals.… Login to continue reading Login…
Essentia Health moves to self-swab COVID-19 testing
With COVID-19 cases still high in the region, as well as the demand for testing, Essentia Health is changing its testing procedures. Effective immediately, all… Login to continue reading Login…
RLMC to offer shoulder-related surgeries
In an effort to expand orthopedic services and keep patients closer to home, Rainy Lake Medical Center in November will begin offering shoulder-related surgeries. Dr.… Login to continue reading Login…