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Residents in the Rainy River area will have a chance this weekend to learn how collecting tree cones can actually earn them some extra cash.The Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a cone collecting workshop Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rainier Community Building.Program coordinator Jolene Simon says the free event…
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A folk music trio from Canada will be making a stop in International Falls this week for a live performance.The Janzen Boys will perform Wednesday, March 19th at the John Faith Little Theatre.The Winnipeg-based group says their sound blends folk, roots, and country music, built around strong vocal harmonies. The band says audiences can expect…
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Fort Frances is outlining several priorities aimed at strengthening the local economy and improving quality of life in the community.A new economic development report highlights efforts to attract investment, support housing development, and expand tourism opportunities, while also improving infrastructure and services across town.The report also notes several recent milestones, including the opening of the…
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A big night at Ice For Kids Arena helped raise thousands of dollars for local health care.During the final regular-season home game for the Fort Frances Lakers, fans rallied behind a Hockey Fights Cancer fundraiser supporting the Lights, Camera, Diagnosis initiative.By the end of the night, the event raised $2,484 for the campaign.Holly Kaemingh says…
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A new survey from AAA says one in four Minnesotans plans to take a spring break vacation this year.According to AAA, 26 percent of Minnesotans say they’ll travel for spring break in 2026, with most heading out of state, while a smaller number plan international trips. Based on AAA bookings, top destinations include Orlando, Fort…
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Residents served by the North Star Electric Cooperative Kabetogama substation should plan for a scheduled power outage Thursday morning.The cooperative says members in the Kabetogama, Ash River, Ray, and Ash Lake areas will be affected Thursday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while crews from Minnkota Power Cooperative perform emergency maintenance on the…
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The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travelers heading north for March Break to plan ahead for a smoother trip across the border.Officials say in 2025 the agency welcomed more than 82 million travelers, while also intercepting over 83 thousand kilograms of illegal drugs and seizing more than 17,700 weapons and firearms.The agency encourages travelers…
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Work is picking up at the Minnesota Capitol as lawmakers take up several bills focused on veterans services.Both the House and Senate veterans committees met last week to review proposals involving the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.In the House, the Veterans and Military Affairs Division heard testimony on three bills, including HF 3919, which would…
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Tickets are now on sale for the return of Power of the Purse, hosted by the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota.The popular fundraiser is coming back after a long break. Organizers say the last time the event was held in Koochiching County was in 2018. The event brings women together for a night of raffles,…
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Authorities in International Falls are investigating after two people were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds early Friday morning.According to the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol around 4:40 a.m. noticed a vehicle running in the driveway of a home on the 4100 block of Highway 11. The deputy recognized the vehicle as…
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