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The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s Lunch Buddies mentoring program is returning to Falls Elementary next month. Lunch Buddies pairs local elementary students with trained, screened volunteers from the community to share one lunch break each week. Since 2020, the program has grown from just two schools to 13 across the region. Evaluations from last…
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Last weekend was a very busy weekend in Fort Frances, so for the September 23rd Oh Canada Show Ed Gackley would recap some of those events that happened. Beginning with Burger Wars. Then, he directed his attention on the Fort Frances Muskies Football team who had their homecoming game last Friday. Next, Ed shared some…
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The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners meets this morning at 9:30 in the Historic Courthouse courtroom. Commissioners will set the preliminary 2026 tax levy — proposed at just over $8.3 million, up nearly nine percent — and consider raising the annual solid waste fee from $70 to $85. Other agenda items include updates to the…
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The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 23rd, starting at 9:30 in the Historic Third Floor Courtroom. On the agenda — commissioners will set the preliminary 2026 county tax levy, which is proposed at just over 8.3 million dollars, an increase of nearly nine percent from last…
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The 26th Annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament is currently underway, happening September 18th through 20th on the shores of Rainy River. The event started yesterday with the boat parade at 4 o’clock, followed by the Fisherman’s Dinner and the official rules meeting for anglers. Friday and Saturday will be packed with action — angler flights,…
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For the September 17th Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley was joined by Ty Schumacher and Gunner Simon (#9 and #10 of the Fort Frances Lakers). They were talking Lakers and the upcoming season. Then Cathy Handberg from Burger Wars joined. Then, John Homer whose Zamburger won Best Burger at Burger Wars had also joined them.…
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The International Falls Broncos volleyball team opened homecoming week in dramatic fashion, pulling out a five-set win over Mesabi East in the annual Spike Stigma Game. The Broncos took it 26-24, 25-27, 25-23, 23-25, and 15-10. Cheznee Skrien led the way with seven kills, while Neva Kokesh added six. At the service line, Charley Swanson…
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Good morning — here’s what’s happening for Falls High and Falls Elementary Homecoming Week! It’s Spirit Week at ISD 361, running now through Friday, and each day has a theme.Yesterday was Royalty Day, and today students are cozying up for Sleeping In Day — rocking pajamas and slippers in the halls.Tomorrow brings Once Upon a…
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