The only movie Theatre within a 60-mile radius of International Falls, Cine 5, announced plans to shut down due to a pipe issue following Tuesday, Feb. 28. The announcement came as multiple Facebook posts on Thursday. Owners stated that an ongoing pipe problem has prompted the closure. “Yes we are closing due to the pipe…
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The International Falls City Council met yesterday with a lengthy discussion regarding a letter request from Koochiching County board for Jail lease commitment.
In person services to the public were ON HOLD January 16th thru February 3rd. Services resumed on Monday, February 6th, Alysa Hackenmuller explains.
Embrace the winter darkness and discover Minnesota’s boreal skies. For generations, humans have looked to the stars for inspiration and connection. Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border is a rare sanctuary for starry skies. Voyageurs National Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota make up one of the largest Dark Sky Regions in the…
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Minnesota North College is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Open House events, offeringprospective students and families the opportunity to explore the college’s programs, facilities, resources, and our six campuses throughout “The North”. The events will take place on:Vermilion Campus – Saturday, February 4, 10:00 – 1:00 PMMesabi Eveleth & Virginia Campuses – Thursday, March…
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Rainy Lake Medical Center officials this week announced signing a letter of intent to purchaseand acquire City Drug Store. The signed letter has full support of both RLMC officials and Gary Anderson, owner of CityDrug. While an agreement isn’t expected to be finalized for 6-12 months, Robb Pastor, RLMCCEO, and Anderson both said they’re excited for the future. “We’re honored to…
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Doug Wittman, an Army veteran will be walking during the month of February to get donations for Veterans Suicide awareness. Doug explains why he is doing this:
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the fresh dumping of snow was welcomed by snowmobilers, but the cold weather was not. Ice anglers on Sand Bay of Rainy Lake continue to have some success, but the cold weather has also damped their success. Time was also spent on equipment issues and fur registration, along…
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Denise Kulig with the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce talks about Ice Box Days and the events that will be kicking off as well as those that have already occured.
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile activity still continues to increase even with the unseasonably warm weather. The local snowmobile clubs continue to do a great job in the grooming efforts. People are reminded to always ride right, slow down, and don?t drink and drive. Enforcement action for the week included modified snowmobile…
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