Friends Book Sale Set for Oct. 7 as Library Weeds Nonfiction

The Friends of the Library book sale runs 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 by donation, and the library's column also lists a concert and reading picks.

Falls Library Shifts to School-Year Hours, Shares Fall Reading Picks

The Falls library started school-year hours this month, and its September column lined up a rangoli workshop, fall storytimes and new reading picks.

Library Sets Free Oct. 1 Concert, Brings Back Fall Programs

The International Falls Public Library has scheduled a free Skally Line concert for Oct. 1, restarted Storytime and Libratory bags, and set its fall hours.

Library of Things Offers Yard Games, Appliances, Craft Kits

The library's Sept. 3 column details its Library of Things collection, from yard games and kitchen appliances to sewing machines and a dark sky kit.

New on IFalls.guide: An Interactive Map of Rainy Lake, Voyageurs and the Backroads In Between

IFalls.guide's new interactive map puts Rainy Lake depth contours, more than 500 campsites, 300-plus boat landings, forest roads, trails and the guide's 350+ local listings on one free screen — with GPS that keeps working offline on the big water.

New on IFalls.guide: A Photo Gallery of the Falls, the Lakes and the Backroads

IFalls.guide's new Photo Gallery puts nearly 1,500 local photos at your fingertips — searchable by lake, landing, trail, community and season, with a map view of where each shot was taken.

Site Update: Sun Times Fixed, Calendar Corrected, News Checks Added

ifalls.news rolled out a round of accuracy upgrades this week: homepage sunrise and sunset times are correct again, imported calendar events show true meeting times, and every automated article now passes a fact-check before it publishes.

Introducing Day Tripping: A New Series Exploring the Area Around International Falls

IFalls.guide launches Day Tripping, a new article series covering day trips within 90 miles of International Falls — trails, boat landings, places to eat, and more.

How IFalls.guide Keeps the Community Calendar Up to Date

Behind the scenes of the IFalls.guide Community Calendar: how AI helps gather event listings from local organizations that don't publish in standard calendar formats.

Winnipeg Folk Trio The Janzen Boys to Play First-Ever International Falls Show March 19

The Janzen Boys, a harmony-driven folk trio from Winnipeg, bring their first-ever International Falls performance to John Faith Little Theatre on March 19 with two sets of folk, country, and Americana music.

IFalls News Launches “IFalls News Open Discussions” Facebook Group

IFalls News just launched 'IFalls News Open Discussions,' a welcoming Facebook group where residents, local businesses, and community members can freely share thoughts, updates, and news about International Falls and Koochiching County

Rebuilding the Irving “Pete” Peterson Memorial Band Shell: One Year After the Fire

Nearly one year after a destructive fire, International Falls officials continue navigating insurance hurdles and design plans to rebuild the beloved Smokey Bear Park bandshell, although key questions about funding, accessibility, and community input remain unanswered.

Housing in Koochiching County – A Deep Dive

International Falls and greater Koochiching County face a significant housing shortage spanning low-income, senior, workforce, and rental segments, with local nonprofits such as Servants of Shelter playing a heroic role in mitigating homelessness and housing instability, yet current efforts remain insufficient to meet ongoing and future needs.

Falls International Airport Research Report

Falls International Airport, located in International Falls, MN, serves as a critical transportation hub, significantly impacting the local economy through aviation, cross-border travel, cold-weather product testing, and regional tourism.

L.O.R.E. Book Drive

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