
Newsletter Early Week


Graduation: ‘The most wonderful day’
About 100 students graduated on Friday from Minnesota North College Rainy River Campus, many with family and friends in the audience snapping photos and cheering them on.

Household hazardous waste
The 2025 household hazardous waste collection schedule for Koochiching County is set.

Rotary Report
Last week, the Rotary Club of International Falls welcomed board member Jeff Hardwig for a presentation on the Dark Sky Initiative and the growing movement of astro-tourism.

Pet of the Week
This handsome little dude is “Gizmo!” He is about 5.5 years old and only 21 pounds. He loves to sit out in the sun with you and soak up the warmth.
Charitable fund hits giving milestone
The Marshall N. Knudson Family Community Fund has reached a giving milestone. Since its inception in 2008, the fund has distributed more than $1 million to area non-profits.

Icebox radio returns to stage at new venue
Icebox Radio Theater returns to the stage with a live comedy and variety show on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

DeBenedet joins Borderland Move It Real Estate Group
International Falls native Lucas DeBenedet has joined the Move It Real Estate Group Borderland team.

Orchestra leadership change; performances
The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra will give three performances in May.

Hauschild: NPS drops proposed ‘Frozen Lake Surface Use Plan’
STAFF REPORT The National Park Service has officially withdrawn its proposed “Frozen Lake Surface Use Plan” at Voyageurs National Park, reports state Sen. Grant Hauschild. The agency… Login to continue reading Login…