Voyageurs National Park names Jennifer Onufer superintendent; RLMC health fair Oct. 8, Ronnings appreciation event Oct. 8-11, and a Hall of Fame class is named.
The International Falls City Council approved a $4,609,654 preliminary 2027 levy, up 4.72%, in a 4-1 vote on Sept. 21. Minutes cover every motion.
Rainy Lake hazard markers are coming out, Ronnings Community Care Days run through October 6, and Bronco volleyball beat Warroad.
Voyageurs buoy removal can start Oct. 5, KOOTASCA collects Halloween costumes through Oct. 19, and Servants of Shelter marks World Homeless Day Oct. 10.
Falls Elementary celebrated Homecoming, named September Students of the Month and Bronco Pride winners, and set Responsibility as the October focus.
A Freeze Warning covers Koochiching County from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, with temperatures as low as 28 expected, the National Weather Service says.
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.
The National Park Service announced October 2 that Jennifer Onufer, park manager at Lake Berryessa in California, will lead Voyageurs National Park.
Voyageurs National Park names Jennifer Onufer superintendent, the Community Cancer Walk is set for October 3, and the City Council meets October 5.
The City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, to consider an ICE agreement, a retirement letter and two airport grants.
Rainy Lake's outflow was 102 cubic metres per second in the Lake of the Woods Control Board's report for October 2, 2026, against a 100 minimum cited from the International Joint Commission's Orders.
Koochiching County had 4,069 jobs in March 2026, down 54 from a year earlier, with an average weekly wage of $1,111, up $9. Figures cover government and private sectors.
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.
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.
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.
NWS Duluth's Freeze Warning for Koochiching County runs midnight to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, with lows as low as 30. More frost and freeze chances follow.
Personal vehicles entering the U.S. at International Falls totaled 27,071 in August 2026, up 1.3% from August 2025. Trucks were down 7.1% from a year earlier, while pedestrians were up 29.8%.
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.
Border Chevrolet GMC postpones its BBQ, the Chamber plans an Oct. 8 candidate meet and greet, and Broncos volleyball teams post results.
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.
