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KOOTASCA Community Action is asking Borderland residents to take part in its Community Needs Assessment survey, now underway through the end of March.Planning and Development Director Nick Hanson says the survey helps guide how federal Community Services Block Grant dollars are used locally to address poverty. Hanson says the funding is controlled locally, and the…
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The Minnesota D-N-R is looking for applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which helps people without law enforcement experience become conservation officers. As part of the process, the D-N-R’s Enforcement Division will hold two virtual open houses with information on conservation officer careers and the hiring process.Both sessions will stream on the division’s Facebook…
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The March 3rd edition of the Oh Canada Show began with Ed Gackley’s weekly interview with members of the Fort Frances Lakers, Then, Ed spoke with Dawn Martin of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in Fort Frances. Then, Ed finished the show playing a single by Kings of None. Listen to the Oh Canada…
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Work is ramping up at the Capitol as both House and Senate Veterans committees met last week.The Senate Subcommittee on Veterans held a hearing Monday, receiving updates from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum on construction progress ahead of its opening later this year. Lawmakers also heard a report from the Minnesota Department of Veterans…
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The annual Old Timers Hockey Tournament hits the Borderland March 13th through 15th, with games at Bronco Arena and Cary Park. Twenty-four teams will compete for the 25th year of the event, starting Friday afternoon. The tournament is the main fundraiser for local rec hockey, drawing players back year after year. Beyond the ice, it’s…
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For the March 2nd Aging Matters, George and Sue Fraik came into the studio to discuss issues and services that particularly effect elders in our community. Aging is a priviledge that we are all doing. A reminder that AARP volunteers are preparing taxes, call 218-288-3928 for an appointment and more information.
The International Falls City Council will meet Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 600 Fourth Street.On the agenda — a second and final reading of the contract ordinance setting new water and sewer rates, along with resolutions approving transfers, accounts payable, and an additional designated depository of city monies.Council members…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Rainy Lake Medical Center is encouraging area residents to stay up to date on colon cancer screenings.Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Rachel Knudson says screenings can actually prevent cancer by catching and removing polyps early. Doctors recommend beginning colonoscopy screenings at age 45, or earlier for patients with symptoms…
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Minnesota employers are reminded to update their required workplace postings. An updated workers’ compensation poster is now available and includes new information about mental health injuries that may be covered under workers’ compensation.State law requires employers to display certain notices where employees can easily see them. The workers’ compensation poster explains what to do if…
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Fraud is expected to be one of the biggest issues for both the DFL and GOP in the Minnesota Legislature this year, and House Democrats have officially announced their package to address this ongoing issue. House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson says House Democrats are committed to holding fraudsters accountable, which he thinks this package does. …
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