Author: Luke Paider

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Unofficial Election Results in Koochiching County

Unofficial results for the local races are in. For the City of International Falls in the East Ward Lois Lundin won the seat with 501 votes, in the Center Ward Bobbi Bernath clinched the race with 398 votes, and in the West Ward Ed Bates won with 610 votes. Voted into the two seats in…
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November 4, 2026 0

Broncos Football Players Honored

The International Falls Broncos Football team had a number of players be recognized as a part of the Northeast District Blue sub-district team and honorable mentions. Earning honorable mentions were Brooks Dezeil, Ezekiel Homere, and Nick Schultz. The Broncos earning the nod for the team were Channing Wade, Grae Shikowski, Carson Crandall, and Huxley Herges.…
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November 3, 2026 0

Hunting Season Rules and Regulations

With hunting season upon us the DNR has posted the updated regulations for 2026. New rules include hunters that reach a bag limit on deer in a certain Deer Permit Area can move to another DPA and continue hunting provided they are still abiding by statewide hunting limits. Back in 2025 Minnesota eliminated the shot…
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November 3, 2026 0

“Board to be Wild” on November 18th

The Minnesota Office of Justice Programs is hosting “Board to be Wild Non-Profit Governance 101”. It’s an online webinar that will teach the importance of bylaws, the role of non-profit boards, and other considerations for being an effective leader on a board. The webinar will take place online on November 18th from 11 a.m. to…
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November 3, 2026 0

Election Day Reminders and Tips

Election Day is Tuesday November 3rd. Voting places will all be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. We had Joan Nelson, auditor in the tax department in Koochiching County, answer common questions about the election. Go to the Secretary of State’s website to check if you are registered at sos.mn.gov. For people looking to…
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November 3, 2026 0

Broncos Swimmers Earn All-Conference Honors

The 2026 Iron Range All-Conference Swim and Dive team is in, and includes a few Broncos in its ranks. In the backstroke portion of the medley relay sits Kayla Dowty, joining her in that relay in the breast stroke is Brooklyn Dowty. Finally, in the 400 freestyle relay in the 2nd position is McKenna Whelchel.…
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November 2, 2026 0

Diva Days in International Falls

Diva Days are coming up this Friday and Saturday. Local businesses will be giving out deals for select items. JJ McBride with the Chamber of Commerce detailed some of the deals coming. Even more businesses are having sales for the event; check out the International Falls Chamber of Commerce Facebook page to get the full…
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November 2, 2026 0

Menards Toy Drive

Menards is currently running its annual toy drive until December 1st.  People can bring new, unwrapped presents to the Menards in International Falls to donate to kids and families during the holidays. There will be a drop-off box near the store entrance. This drop-off will be open for all business hours for Menards, which is…
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November 2, 2026 0

Election Day Polling Place Reminders

Election Day is Tuesday the 3rd. A reminder that your polling place is the Koochiching County Courthouse if you live in the following areas. Big Falls, Dinner Creek, Jameson, Littlefork, Mizpah, Northome, Scarlett, Meadowbrook, Central Kooch, Northwest Kooch, Southeast and West Kooch, and Big Fork Valley. People can also vote early today. All ballots are…
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November 2, 2026 0

International Falls City Council Meeting Agenda

The City of International Falls is having its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. On the agenda is approving a resolution to support the Highway 11/71 corridor study. Also approving a resolution to approve the Friends of the Falls Fire Department for an exempt permit to sell raffle tickets.…
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November 2, 2026 0