Author: Luke Paider

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Lakers Battle Kam River

Saturday night the Fort Frances Lakers are on the road battling Kam River. The 8-4 Lakers are 2-1 against the Fighting Walleye having most recently beaten them 6-2 on October 27th. That win is a part of a 5 game win streak for the Lakers, a stretch where they have scored 25 goals. The Lakers…
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November 6, 2026 0

Pet Licenses in Big Falls

Remember to get your pets licensed with the City of Big Falls. Annual pet licenses expire on December 31st. New licenses are available for purchase at City Hall, dog licenses cost five dollars and cat licenses cost three dollars. Bring proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations. Get the pets licensed before January 31st to avoid…
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November 6, 2026 0

Events for Veterans in November

November is National Veterans and Military Family Month. An important time for the approximately 1000 veterans in Koochiching County. Carissa McClean from the Koochiching County Veterans Office highlighted events going on in support of local vets.  On November 10th Border GMC will be parking the truck in the VFW parking lot to show it off.…
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November 6, 2026 0

Book Sale at International Falls Library

The International Falls Library is holding a Fall Library Book Sale on Saturday November 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All sales are donations that will benefit the Friends of the Library. It will also help support programs that the Library runs. If people can’t make it out on the 7th. The Library will…
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November 5, 2026 0

Drum and Dance Group Coming to International Falls Schools

November is Native American Heritage Month. Coming up on November 18th and Falls High School and Elementary school Indian Education will be hosting a Drum and Dance Group. Students learn about regional tribal traditions and how they have storytelling through their dances. They will also learn about the significance of the clothing worn during the…
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November 5, 2026 0

“Deck the Windows” Going on Now in International Falls

Coming up this Holiday season the International Falls Chamber of Commerce is giving businesses in the area incentive to get in the holiday spirit with the “Deck the Windows” event. Businesses all around the Falls can decorate their windows or doors with lights, festive color, or any other decoration to show off their spirit to…
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November 5, 2026 0

Broncos Girls Hockey Scrimmages to Open Season Friday

The International Falls Girls Hockey team will kick off their 2026-27 season with a scrimmage this Friday on the road against Northern Lakes. The scrimmage will begin at 6 p.m. and give the team their first chance to compete with someone other than their teammates. The scrimmage will take place at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School.


November 4, 2026 0

Broncos Math League Takes 4th in Meet

The International Falls Math League captured fourth place in their meet on Monday. In event A, Linnaea Yount, and Max Youso each scored fours. Meanwhile Andy Davenport, Gracie Froemke, and Joe Sullivan scored three’s. Then, in Event C Linnaea Yount scored a three, while a host of Broncos scored two’s. That includes Alice Dalton, Gracie…
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November 4, 2026 0

Stroke Alliance Group Meets in Fort Frances

The Fort Frances Stroke Alliance is a Stroke Survivors Group that has helped people find support and community during difficult recoveries since February of 2024. Shelly Jones, one of the Co-founders of the group, spoke about how the group was formed. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at…
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November 4, 2026 0

Fort Frances Selected for Initiative to Bring Immigrants in to Workforce

Fort Frances has been selected to participate in the Regional Economic Development through Immigration Initiative. It’s a program to attract foreign workers and give them pathways to permanent residency. The program wants to fill in the work gaps where the local workforce cannot keep up. The program is expected to run until the end of…
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November 4, 2026 0