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Fair Meadow Nursing of Fertile is Hiring

Rebecca Beito, LNHA, LALD Administrator Fair Meadow Nursing Home & Assisted Living 300 Garfield Ave. SE Fertile, MN 56540 (218) 945-6194


November 2, 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

Fosston Superintendent Talks Schedule

Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke recently spoke with R&J News regarding the Halloween slate of events that include the school’s tailgate and football games that led directly into Trick or Treating in the town and what’s on the calendar coming up in early November. Here is what Gieseke had to say about Saturday’s lineup. Gieseke also…
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November 2, 2026 0

Energy Assistance Available For Minnesotans This Winter

With colder weather arriving, Minnesotans are encouraged to check whether they qualify for heating assistance. Energy Assistance Program director Michael Schmtiz says it helps income-eligible households pay heating and energy bills during the winter months.  Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program helps more than 100,000 households each year.  Schmitz says higher heating costs and colder temperatures make…
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November 2, 2026 0

Free transportation to Ag Expo being provided by Corn & Soybean Growers Association 

Registration is currently open for the Minnesota Ag Expo, and the Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers Association will be providing transportation for any members who would like to attend. Association representative Corey Hanson tells us more.  People with questions about ag expo or transportation can go to mnsoybean.org. 


November 2, 2026 0