Community Roundup: October 4, 2026

Voyageurs buoy removal begins as early as Oct. 5, a Freeze Warning runs through Oct. 5, and a Pink Out volleyball game honors Sarah Peterson Oct. 8.

Community Roundup: October 3, 2026

Voyageurs National Park names Jennifer Onufer superintendent, the Community Cancer Walk is set for October 3, and the City Council meets October 5.

Community Roundup: October 2, 2026

Homecoming parade and football kickoff Oct. 2, a freeze warning, the last Kettle Falls tour Oct. 4, and Old National's client week Oct. 5–10.

Community Roundup: October 1, 2026

Freeze Warning for Koochiching County runs to 9 a.m. Oct. 2, plus the Oct. 3 ATV Fall Ride, last Kettle Falls tours and a new Chamber member.

Community Roundup: September 30, 2026

WE Health Clinic ends in-person care in International Falls Jan. 1, 2027. Also: a free veterans retreat Oct. 2–4, a Sept. 30 photo contest deadline and Broncos scores.

Community Roundup: September 29, 2026

Border Chevrolet GMC postpones its BBQ, the Chamber plans an Oct. 8 candidate meet and greet, and Broncos volleyball teams post results.

Pajama Day Pep Fest, Fall Strolls in Ranier Mark Sept. 28

ISD 361 held Pajama Day and a pep fest Sept. 28 as patchy fog gave way to showers, while the Chamber spotlighted Hometown Hobby and Crafts downtown.

Community Roundup: September 27, 2026

Broncos football fell 35-0 to Aitkin, Falls Elementary's Homecoming Week runs Sept. 28-Oct. 2, and fall color arrives downtown and in Ranier.

Community Roundup: September 26, 2026

Aitkin tops the Broncos 35-14, Bronco Brew joins Coronation Night September 30, and the county sets a $450 cabin lease rate for 2027.

Community Roundup: September 25, 2026

Bronco swimmers top Rock Ridge for the first time, the Chamber plans an October 8 candidate open house, and photo contest entries close September 30.

Community Roundup: September 24, 2026

Three Voyageurs visitor centers close for the season Sept. 27, RLMC's wellness fair is Oct. 8, and new Community Ed classes are open.

Council Approves $84,620 Ravine Contract; Busy Wednesday of Community Events

International Falls City Council approved a $84,620 ravine stabilization contract Sept. 8, while a screen-time talk, homebuyer workshop and Frost Advisory mark Sept. 23.

Community Roundup: September 22, 2026

Falls Homecoming ticket sales begin, Chamber's Fall Cookie Flights land Sept. 25, and Rainy Lake Medical Center offers up to $10K sign-on bonuses amid a Tuesday frost advisory.

Community Roundup: September 21, 2026

ISD 361's board meets Sept. 21, a Homecoming Parade is set for Oct. 2, and a frost advisory greets the first day of fall color season.

Council, School Board Set Sept. 21 Agendas; Broncos Win 17-16

International Falls City Council and the school board meet Monday, Sept. 21, while the Broncos beat Rush City 17-16 in football.

Community Roundup: September 19, 2026

Council and school board set Sept. 21 agendas, Broncos beat Rush City 17-16, and Rainy Lake's Fall Color Finder highlights the weekend.

Bronco Football Hosts Rush City Friday, Backus Sets Oct. 17 Concert

International Falls football hosts Rush City Sept. 18 with Bronco Burger concessions, while Backus Community Center announces an Oct. 17 Icebox Sessions concert debut.

Community Roundup: September 17, 2026

Chamber Connect draws business owners to Cantilever Distillery in Ranier tonight while Rainy Lake Medical Center offers up to $10,000 in sign-on bonuses.

Community Roundup: September 16, 2026

Area veterans face a Sept. 16 noon deadline for October outings, RLMC hosts Bingo Sept. 17, and Broncos swimming stays unbeaten at 4-0.

Community Roundup: September 15, 2026

RLMC's giant inflatable colon exhibit and a Chamber candidate meet-and-greet headline Oct. 8, while ISD 361 seeks trucks for its Sept. 23 Big Truck Night.

That's all folks!