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The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with NE MN Small Business Development Center to host a Minnesota Paid Leave Lunch and Learn next month.The free one-hour workshop is set for Thursday, March 5th at noon at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites.Designed specifically for small business owners, the session will cover who’s covered…
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In a press release from Perryn Hedland, at approximately 2 p.m. on February 16th, search and rescue personnel located a deceased individual believed to be Mark A. Rood near Tilson Bay. The individual was found about 60 feet off a trail on the north side of Highway 11. Authorities say the area had been previously…
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The Knights of Columbus are gearing up for their annual Lenten Fish Fries beginning this Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall in International Falls. Six fish fries are scheduled, running Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting February 20th through March 27th. Organizers say the tradition has been happening for at least 35 years. Meal…
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A new business is opening its doors in International Falls this week. The Aesthetic Collective is a collaborative space offering a wide range of beauty, wellness, and self-care services, and they will host its open house Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 825 Third Avenue. Owners say the space brings together multiple local professionals…
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MnDOT is asking for community input on the future of the Highway 11/71 corridor through International Falls following a recent public planning meeting held at Minnesota North College – Rainy River. Officials say the study focuses on improving safety and traffic flow between County Road 91 and Highway 53. Project leaders say they’re currently reviewing…
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With extreme cold settling in across the Northland, Minnesota Power is reminding customers they’re not alone when it comes to staying warm — or keeping energy bills under control. Minnesota Power representatives Amy Rutledge and Crystal Pelkey joined us this week to talk about resources available during the winter months. Rutledge says winter reliability and…
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George and Sue Fraik with guest Sarah Kumfer, Food Service Manager for the ARrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA). Sarah gives information on the food programs in our community.
On Wednesday, January 28th the MN North College-Rainy River Voyageurs hosted MN North College-Mesabi Range in a doubleheader that began with the women’s teams. They would run into a tough loss to the visiting Norse giving up a total of 28 turnovers, and a 4th quarter only scoring 2 points, leading to a 91-39 loss.…
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On the January 27th edition of the oh Canada Show, Ed was joined by three very special guests. First, for his Lakers segment he was joined by Red Lake, ON native Justin Gelderland(#5). A defenseman recently acquired from the Red Lake Miners. Then, Ed talked with Dawn Martin from the Royal Canadian Legion. He would…
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As arctic air settles into Minnesota, AAA is warning drivers and homeowners to prepare for a surge in cold-weather problems — especially dead car batteries and frozen or burst pipes. AAA spokesperson Brynna Knapp says extreme cold always brings a spike in roadside assistance calls. AAA says cold weather can dramatically reduce a battery’s ability…
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