International Falls News

The sudden decision by AbitibiBowater to stop cutting in northwestern Ontario's Whiskey Jack forest has got enviros popping the champagne.

We've experienced a strange winter herewarm and lacking snow, so it felt odd preparing for another Arrowhead 135 racea 135-mile ultrasport race that follows the scenic and hilly DNR-controlled Arrowhead snowmobile trail from International Falls, MN to Tower, MN.

Indus School Report Students and faculty at Indus School will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education Month.

A proposal for a new land port of entry in International Falls has moved a step closer to construction, however no date has been set for funding approval by Congress.

International Falls officials are seeking city residents to serve on the Police Civil Service and Fire Civil Service commissions.

International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club "2/8/2012: Both groomers are going out on Friday and will have our complete area in great condition.

Kelly Haney, Ray, enjoyed the weekend in Ericsburg with her friend Becky Christianson and had a birthday party Friday evening for Becky.

With little snow covering Borderland and Rainy Lake's water level dropping, Boise Inc.

A federal grant that has allowed local law enforcement officers to assist in U.S. Border Patrol efforts ended last week.

Birthday: October 28th Favorite Foods: Any veggies, pizza and even though I'm a vegetarian, every once in a while, I order the biggest slab of prime rib on the menu Things I Hate: Rude people, uncomfortable shoes and wet lettuce Favorite Bars: I don't have a favorite, but I do enjoy a good dive bar.

Cuyuna Iron Range native Rick Nolan sees the momentum building in his campaign for the DFL endorsement for congress, winning new endorsements from 8th district leaders and a former lieutenant governor as he heads into the precinct caucuses Tuesday.

When the federal government was about to send two young men to the United States to face trial for murder and possible death sentences if convicted, the Supreme Court of Canada said no, calling the penalty at odds with Canadian notions of justice.

The 2012 Arrowhead 135 ultra marathon for runners, bikers and skiers concluded Wednesday evening with a record number of finishers making it within 60 hours from Kerry Park in International Falls to the Fortune Bay Casino near Tower.

A report released this week by the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women draws attention to the many people killed in 2011 as a result of domestic assault as well as the challenges involved in enforcing domestic assault laws.

January in the Icebox of the Nation is known for being cold and snowy. But such was not the case in 2012.

Kudos to U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack for understanding the value of the Essential Air Service program and its importance to the International Falls community.

The cyclists who placed first and second crossed the finish line just one second - the width of one wheel - apart.

Posted at 10:59 AM on February 3, 2012 by Tom Robertson Filed under: Arrowhead , International Falls , Northwest Minnesota , Research , Technology Scientists are gearing up for construction this spring of a 15,000-ton neutrino particle detector that will be housed in a facility on the Ash River Trail, about 40 miles southeast of International ... (more)

Hooked on Books organizers Mary Erickson and Lori Kendall feel like they've hit the jackpot.

Brad Williams of Edina has been promoted to audit supervisor for the Cargill Company of Minneapolis.