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International Falls’ Peewee A Broncos took on Edina at the state tournament Friday night, falling 3-1 after a hard-fought game. Meanwhile, a snowstorm rolling through the area had several local businesses adjusting their Friday hours. Tonight, the hockey fun continues with the Old Timers Tournament After Party at Border Bar & Pizza.
The International Falls Peewee A Broncos hit the ice at the state tournament Friday night against a strong Edina squad. The game was scoreless after the first period, but Edina pulled ahead 2-0 after two. The Broncos answered with a goal in the third but couldn’t close the gap, falling 3-1 in the final.
The hockey weekend isn’t over yet — the Old Timers Hockey Tournament After Party is tonight at Border Bar & Pizza. DJ Q will be spinning, cold drinks will be flowing, and the hockey stories will only get better as the night goes on. Whether you played, watched, or just want a great Saturday night out, head to the Border Bar.
Voyageurs National Park has officially closed all ice roads for the season. Recent warm weather and rainfall have significantly reduced snowpack on the frozen lakes, leaving little to no snow for snowmobiles. Snowmobile trails are no longer being monitored or maintained — riders should use extreme caution.
Ski trails in wooded and shaded areas still have snow, but the freeze-thaw cycle has left them very icy. Check the latest conditions on the NPS website before heading out, and remember — ice is never 100% safe.
Happy first-ever National Loon Day! March 13 marked the anniversary of Minnesota officially naming the common loon its state bird back in 1961, and Voyageurs Conservancy celebrated with some loon facts worth knowing. Minnesota has the largest loon population in the lower 48 states, and more than 190 adult loons have been counted across Voyageurs’ lakes in recent years.
Loons communicate with four distinct calls — the tremolo, wail, yodel, and hoot — and can weigh 8 to 12 pounds, with solid bones that help them dive deep for fish.
Already thinking summer? Voyageurs Conservancy is at Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin this weekend. Stop by their booth to talk paddling trips, camping options, and all things Voyageurs National Park.
Students from Littlefork-Big Falls School District got a hands-on look inside every department at Rainy Lake Medical Center on Friday. The visit was part of RLMC’s Healthcare Explorations program, showing students the wide variety of careers, skills, and people that keep a hospital running every day.
“Investing in students today helps shape the future of healthcare tomorrow, and we’re proud to be part of that journey.”
ISD 361 says the countdown is on — tryouts are coming up. Students should stay tuned to the school’s social media for sport and schedule details.
The ISD 361 School Board meets this Monday, March 16 at 5:15 p.m. for its regular meeting. The agenda is now available online via BoardBook.
The International Falls City Council has a busy Monday ahead. A public hearing on the 6th Avenue West Project is scheduled, along with the regular council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on March 16. Agendas are available on the city website.
The International Falls Public Library Board of Trustees has published its February 11 meeting minutes. Board members present included Sasha Moss, Heather Weaver, Katie Winkel, Maggie Horning, Mona Johnson, Cynthia Adams, and Will Frank, with Library Director Diane Adams. Full minutes are on the library website.
Need to see a surgeon without the long wait? Rainy Lake Medical Center’s general surgeon Dr. Rachel Knudson is now seeing patients in a clinic setting with minimal wait times. Quick guidance, reassurance, and expert surgical care — all without leaving International Falls. Call 218-283-5503 (option 1) to book an appointment.
Thursday’s snowstorm hit the Falls hard enough that several businesses adjusted their Friday hours. The Library Restaurant opened bright and early at 5 a.m. — because they knew you’d need coffee to shovel. Mason’s On Main delayed to noon and Pick Me Flowers opened at 11 a.m. due to weather and road conditions.
Border Chevrolet GMC is hiring an Assistant Office Manager in International Falls. The position offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, plus career growth opportunities.
Snow may be in the forecast, but it’s spring inside Pick Me Flowers. Fresh-cut Minnesota-grown tulips are in at $15 per 10-stem bunch — a perfect pick-me-up for a snowy March Saturday.
The Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club has released its 2026 Catch and Release hat celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. Hats are $20 and available at Sportsman’s Service and Outdoorsman’s or Farmers Insurance. Don’t live here? They can be mailed to you.
Get your green on — Ronnings has new layered crew arrivals just in time for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday.
Small Town Tech shared a handy tip for local businesses: use free AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to draft professional emails in seconds. Just describe what you need, tweak the result, and send. Have questions about using AI in your business? They’re happy to talk.
Border Bob’s gave a shoutout to The Library Restaurant for bringing over their new energy drinks to try — and the verdict is in: delicious. If you haven’t tried one yet, they recommend stopping in to check them out.
Thursday night BINGO at Boondocks Bar & Grill was a hit — everyone braved the incoming snowstorm for an evening of laughs, banter, and birthdays. Single games paid up to $138, and Lee Herseth took home the blackout jackpot at $452.
If you’re heading out today, The Library Restaurant has comfort food covered — today’s soups are Comfort Egg Drop, Minestrone, and Taco Soup.
The Koochiching County Senior Center has posted next week’s AEOA Senior Lunch menu for March 16–20:
KCC-TV has released a new video spotlighting the Koochiching County Historical Society and Museums. Head over to YouTube for a look at the area’s rich history.
The International Falls Public Library published its latest column celebrating another wonderful month of reading. As the library puts it, there are so many wonderful books that every month could be a great reading month.
