Cities consider future of muni operations
By Laurel Beager, Editor Municipal liquor stores in Littlefork and Big Falls have experienced a net loss in two of the last three years, prompting… Login to continue reading Login…
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Highway 53: Done for now
Staff Report Work on the Highway 53 project this week is wrapping up for the year, causing many to breath a sigh of relief from… Login to continue reading Login…
State, federal lawmakers weigh in on mineral lease withdrawal
Staff Report Today, the United States Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced plans for a 20-year withdrawal of mineral leases of thousands of acres… Login to continue reading Login…
RVDA annual meeting
By Lois Lewis, Secretary The annual meeting of the Birchdale Community Hall River Valley Development Association, RVDA, was held on Monday, Oct. 11, at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Ranier mural adds more than color
By Laurel Beager The charm of Rainy Lake reaches just a little further into Ranier these days, thanks to the grill that bears the lake’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Longtime RRCC coach to retire
With the announcement this week of the retirement of long-time coach Mel Millerbernd, Rainy River Community College offered its congratulations to the four-time Minnesota Community… Login to continue reading Login…
County proposes local sales tax
By Laurel Beager Koochiching County officials will seek public input into a proposal to establish a half-cent local option sales tax to fund rural road… Login to continue reading Login…
Pinocchio production back on track
By Joan Christensen Once upon a time, “Pinocchio” and the Borealis Junior Bards were derailed by a pandemic. Now they’re back and ready to act.… Login to continue reading Login…
Canadian land-crossing restrictions to end in early November
U.S. officials have announced the Biden Administration plans to lift Canadian land-border restrictions in November. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith called the move good news for northern… Login to continue reading Login…
County proposes local sales tax public meeting
By Laurel Beager Koochiching County officials will seek public input into a proposal to establish a half-cent local option sales tax to fund rural road… Login to continue reading Login…