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Saturday in International Falls brings sunshine and a taste of spring with highs in the low 50s — a good day to get out and about. From free bike rodeos and baseball bingo fundraisers on the horizon to Community Ed classes filling up fast, there’s plenty happening around the Falls this weekend.
River levels remain well in check: the Rainy River at International Falls sits at 14.95 ft, while the Little Fork (3.66 ft) and Big Fork (3.61 ft) rivers are far below their flood stages.
KOOTASCA Community Action has two big events lined up for Friday, April 25. In International Falls, the Bike Rodeo runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free lunch, a bike safety obstacle course, free youth bike helmets (while supplies last), free bike tune-ups from The Sports Shop, and kids can sign up to win a free bike. Over in Grand Rapids, the KOOTASCA Carnival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with games, activities, a light meal, and community resources.
Boondocks Bar & Grill is gearing up for a Bingo fundraiser supporting FHS Bronco Baseball on Saturday, May 3. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m. They’re revealing daily bingo prizes leading up to the event — the first prize package includes a Weber charcoal grill from Northern Lumber And Hardware, a $25 gift certificate from The Blind Pig Tap House on Lake Kabetogama, and two sweatshirts from the International Falls Chamber of Commerce.
The Kooch County Senior Center has posted next week’s AEOA Senior Lunch menu for April 13–17:
ISD 361 Community Education has a trio of upcoming classes open for registration. For the musically inclined, instructor Craig Coffman is offering two crash courses via Zoom:
Both courses teach chord-based playing and include an online book, recorded follow-up lessons, and access to live Q&A sessions. Open to ages 13 and up.
For crafters, Marti Wilcox is teaching a Chunky Knit Blanket class on Thursday, May 14, from 5–8:30 p.m. in FHS Room 201. Cost is $80 with all materials included — participants leave with a French lilac, gray, and white lap-sized blanket. Only two spots remain, so act fast.
Register in person at the Community Ed office in FHS Room 100 or online through the district’s registration portal.
Rainy Lake Medical Center is partnering on SCRUBS Camp at Minnesota North College – Hibbing, a free two-day experience for students interested in healthcare careers. Participants can explore different healthcare paths, connect with professionals, and get hands-on experience with real equipment. Meals are provided.
Students must be available for both full days. Apply at bit.ly/ArrowheadSCRUBS.
Rainy Lake Medical Center staff gathered earlier this week for a healthy meal prep class organized by the hospital’s wellness team, Warm Up to Wellness. RLMC says the team bonding events outside of work are part of the culture they continue to build.
Happy Siblings Day to Kate and Tara, RLMC’s hospital pharmacists! With a combined 29 years at Rainy Lake Medical Center, the sisters work daily delivering care across all areas of the hospital — from life-saving medications in the emergency department to mixing treatments for the chemotherapy and infusion center.
“Bonus: they even get along!”
Life Line Screening will be at the Backus Community Center on Friday, May 8 offering health screenings to detect the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. According to the American Heart Association, 80% of strokes are preventable.
Schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-324-9458, texting “circle” to 216-279-1607, or visiting LLSA.SOCIAL/HABC.
The City of International Falls has posted notice of a Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. Check the city website for agenda details.
Arrowhead Transit is reminding residents that spring is a great time to take advantage of local transit service. Whether it’s a trip to the store, a visit with family, or getting back into your routine after a long winter, you can skip the parking hassles and plan your ride.
Coffee Landing Cafe is at it again with their from-scratch specials. Today’s offerings include cream cheese muffins (available by request) and brown butter double chocolate espresso cookies. Stop in before they’re gone!
The Library Restaurant has today’s soup lineup ready: Italian wedding, Hungarian mushroom, and minestrone.
Ronnings has loaded up the sale sections at all locations with fresh markdowns. If you haven’t checked out the Outlet yet, now’s the time — deals won’t last long.
No Place Like Home Again has a brand new booth set up upstairs with fresh items to browse. Stop in and see what’s new.
Tilson Bay Company has launched the International Falls Broncos Track & Field online store. Orders are delivered as they’re ready, and 20% of every purchase goes right back to the squad.
Border Chevrolet GMC is spotlighting a 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E in their pre-owned inventory — a 3.5L V6 with AWD, leather seating, heated front seats, and up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity. Details on their website.
