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Happy Easter, Borderland! An April snowstorm is making its presence felt across International Falls today, prompting several local businesses to close early — but transit is running, the alumni basketball tournament is tipping off, and Easter brunch is still on the table at The Library Restaurant.
River levels remain well below flood stage: the Rainy River at International Falls sits at 14.64 ft, the Little Fork River at 3.32 ft (flood stage: 22 ft), and the Big Fork River at 3.44 ft (flood stage: 16 ft).
The April snowstorm is sending local businesses home early this Easter. Boondocks Bar & Grill closed at 3 p.m. due to snow and bad roads, and Border Bob’s also shut down at 3 p.m. for weather. No Place Like Home Again closed early as well, wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter.
Sammy’s Pizza is open but limiting deliveries to in-town only due to the weather. They’ll also be closing at 8 p.m. tonight so the crew can get home safely.
The Library Restaurant has shut down online ordering for Easter and is serving its Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. They’ll be closed on Easter Monday.
The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Thunderbird Lodge are both reminding folks not to let a little snow dampen the appetite.
“Don’t let a little snow get in the way of your comfort food — besides the last snow storm of spring is always the prettiest!”
The Chamber is also spreading the word about the Easter Egg Sale at Cozy Abode — shop today and pick an egg at checkout to reveal discounts of up to 40% off. A little Easter fun on a snowy day.
Northland Sales & Service is encouraging folks to upgrade their bedroom setup this spring. Check out their selection of bedroom furniture at northlandifalls.com.
ISD 361 is hosting its Alumni Basketball Tournament today! Concessions are available all day, with crowd games scheduled between the 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. games and during halftime of the championship game. Head over to join the fun.
Meeting minutes from the ISD 361 Special School Board Meeting held on March 31, 2026 are now available online. You can view them through the Boardbook portal.
Happy 127th birthday to Sigurd Olson! Voyageurs Conservancy is honoring the legendary conservationist who helped shape the Wilderness Act of 1964, championed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness designation, and played a pivotal role in establishing Voyageurs National Park.
“Without love of the land, conservation lacks meaning or purpose, for only in a deep and inherent feeling for the land can there be dedication in preserving it.” — Sigurd Olson
Olson spent decades exploring Minnesota’s northern waters, writing about the soul of the wilderness, and fighting to protect it. When you drift across Voyageurs’ quiet bays, you’re stepping into the landscape he dedicated his life to preserving.
Rainy Lake Houseboats reminds us that wildlife sightings are an everyday occurrence on Rainy Lake — from loons and eagles to deer along the shoreline. Nature is always close by. Learn more about exploring the lake at rainylakehouseboats.com.
Tilson Bay Company caught a Fort Frances Lakers hockey game across the border and came away impressed — calling it unbelievably fast-paced and the kind of game that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Congratulations to the Lakers on the win!
Rainy Lake Medical Center is reminding the community that physician-staffed emergency services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a Level IV trauma-designated center, RLMC’s staff are specially trained to handle emergencies, with trauma rooms connected to Avel eCare for access to supplementary trauma experts. All patients are triaged by a Registered Nurse and prioritized by severity of condition.
Arrowhead Transit confirms all routes are running as scheduled today. Happy Easter from the transit team!
KOOTASCA Community Action is offering a Home Stretch Homebuyer Education virtual workshop for anyone looking to take the next step toward homeownership. The two-evening workshop is taught by experienced local professionals.
The Koochiching County Senior Center has posted the AEOA Senior Lunch menu for the week of April 6–10:
