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Warm temperatures are nudging winter out the door in International Falls — the Rainy Lake ice road at Voyageurs National Park closed Monday as melting ice and water puddling made conditions unsafe. Meanwhile, there’s plenty to cheer about tonight: four local hockey standouts take the ice at NorthStar Ford Arena for the Essentia Health All-Star Game.
Voyageurs National Park announced Monday that the Rainy Lake ice road is now closed due to recent warm temperatures. Melting ice and significant water puddling on the roadway have created unsafe travel conditions, and the Black Bay trail system is also closed as a result.
“Park staff will continue to monitor conditions as spring brings inevitable changes to our winter routes and activities.”
Good news for those heading to the Kabetogama area: the ice road from Kabetogama to Ash River remains open. For the latest trail and access conditions, bookmark nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/conditions. Voyageurs National Park
As the lakes begin their seasonal transition, Rainy Lake Houseboats is already looking ahead to open water. The Falls’ beloved houseboat outfitter is taking reservations for the summer season — warm water, quiet surroundings, and a sky full of stars. Rainy Lake Houseboats
Four International Falls Broncos earned spots in the Essentia Health High School All-Star Hockey Game tonight at NorthStar Ford Arena: Chad Baldwin, Anthony Yerxa, Willy Yerxa, and Carter Thompson. The game features the top high school players from the Duluth Area facing off against the best of the Iron Range and Northern Minnesota.
ISD 361 is also looking for volunteer coaches, with one spot open for both the Minor Girls and Major Girls programs. If you’re interested in helping shape the next generation of Falls hockey, call Timm at 218-324-3053. ISD 361
Rainy Lake Medical Center therapists brought hands-on science to Falls Elementary last week during STEAM Night, helping students build working models of hands that demonstrate how tendons help us move, grip, and play. The kids were fully engaged — and the RLMC team says community involvement like this is one of the best parts of the job.
“The kids were fully hands-on (literally!) and our team loved every second.”
From coaching and refereeing to adaptive skiing and local volunteering, RLMC says sharing their skills with the next generation is something they’re truly proud of. Rainy Lake Medical Center
RLMC also spotlighted the importance of colonoscopy screenings through the story of patient Maxine, who found prep far easier than expected thanks to SuTab and praised the compassionate care she received. Don’t put off that screening — call 218.283.4481 to talk with your provider. Rainy Lake Medical Center
The clinic also introduced its Rainy Lake Clinic Family Practice team, the providers who care for the community they call home. “Here, you’re never just a number — you’re a neighbor, a family friend, a familiar face,” the team shared. Rainy Lake Medical Center
WE Health Clinic’s Public Health team reminded the community that CredibleMind is available free, anytime, at koochiching.crediblemind.com. The platform offers reliable, evidence-based mental health and well-being resources on a wide range of topics — including guidance for navigating difficult or traumatic situations. WE Health Clinic
KOOTASCA Community Action hosted a free community meal Monday evening, with Darla and Learon preparing a spread of homemade Zuppa Toscana soup, ham slider sandwiches, salad, fresh fruit, and yogurt cake. The meals are open to everyone — no questions asked — because, as KOOTASCA puts it, a meal always tastes better when shared. KOOTASCA Community Action
KOOTASCA also highlighted the Second Harvest Northland Mobile Food Pantry, which provides supplemental nutritious food to households across the area. For upcoming dates and more information, visit secondharvestnorthland.org. KOOTASCA Community Action
Servants of Shelter announced a fun fundraising afternoon at the VFW to support their food programs, featuring card sales and lunch at noon followed by Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. All proceeds go toward feeding neighbors in Koochiching County. Servants of Shelter
A fresh collection has arrived at the Backus Art Gallery inside the Backus Community Center. Stop in during regular hours to see the new work — the gallery is a quiet gem worth a visit. Backus Community Center
Border Chevrolet GMC congratulated Gavin Jourdain on driving home a new 2026 GMC Terrain Elevation. The Terrain Elevation brings bold styling and capability for everyday drives and new adventures alike — welcome to the Border GM family, Gavin. Border Chevrolet GMC
Tilson Bay Company shared a construction milestone: the flooring has been installed in their new store. The update has been welcomed by community members who’ve been following the store’s progress. Tilson Bay Company
Northland Sales & Service is showcasing dining room furniture at northlandifalls.com — pieces designed to make every meal, from a quiet breakfast to a big celebration, feel a little more special. Northland Sales & Service
Arrowhead Transit is hiring drivers across the region, with a particular need on the Gilbert and Hibbing routes. Interested applicants can learn more and apply at arrowheadtransit.com/drive. Arrowhead Transit
Small Town Tech rolled out two new features on ifalls.news: a rebuilt AI-powered community calendar that scans local sources several times a day — even sites that skip standard calendar formatting — and a new Community Roundup series delivering an automated daily briefing each morning. Existing Small Town Tech customers can also claim a free Silver Sponsorship listing on the site by reaching out through their usual contact. Small Town Tech
