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It’s St. Patrick’s Day in International Falls, and the community has plenty to celebrate — after five years of planning, meetings, and hard work, Phase 1 of Koochiching County’s first-ever ATV trail broke ground today. Meanwhile, nominations for a brand-new Hospitality Excellence Award close tomorrow, and the Rainy Lake Visitors Bureau is set to launch a redesigned website next week.
Five years of meetings, engineering, and patience are finally paying off. Voyageur Country ATV announced that Phase 1 of the first ATV trail into Koochiching County is officially underway, with clearing crews on the ground today. Volunteers Kurt Kennedy, Tom Dougherty, John Harris, Scott Birnie, Steve Koch, and others have dedicated years of work to make the trail a reality and connect an ATV route to the Falls.
“It takes time, patience, meetings, engineers, loggers, funding and more patience… but we’re glad we stuck with it. It’s important to connect an ATV trail to Intl Falls!”
The International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club holds its monthly meeting tonight, Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW banquet room. New members are always welcome and needed.
The Koochiching County Veterans Service Office reminds anglers that applications for the Crappie Fest and Rainy Lake Spring fishing trips are closing this week. On a brighter note, applications are now open for the King Salmon trip in June out of Sturgeon Bay.
Servants of Shelter is hosting a Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, March 22. Bingo runs from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., with lunch starting at noon and a raffle. Prizes include:
Members of the Rainy Lake Medical Center team spent their weekend volunteering at the Borderland Humane Society, lending a hand to the animals and the people who care for them.
“Community is at the heart of who we are, both inside and outside our walls.”
The Library Restaurant is hosting a special dinner tonight and extended its early bird pricing through yesterday — they still had room for 15 more guests as of Sunday. Call ahead to check availability.
The Rainy Lake Visitors Bureau is teasing a brand-new website launching next week, designed to make trip planning easier for visitors to the area and Voyageurs National Park. New features include a build-your-own itinerary tool, interactive maps and trail information, improved lodging and dining searches, and a mobile-friendly design. Subscribe to their email list for a first look when it goes live.
Nominations for the brand-new Hospitality Excellence Award close tomorrow, March 18. Presented jointly by the Rainy Lake Visitors Bureau and the Greater International Falls Chamber of Commerce, the award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to create welcoming experiences for visitors and residents alike. The recipient will be honored at the Annual Chamber Gala on April 23 at the Thunderbird.
Nomination forms are available online or at the CVB/Chamber office at 301 2nd Avenue. The Chamber is also accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year, Large and Small Business of the Year, and Non-Profit/Civic Organization of the Year.
The Tilson Bay Company crew is back from vacation and catching up on orders. Now is a great time to get started on team gear, business apparel, signs, or custom projects.
The Koochiching Technology Initiative wants to hear from residents: Have you switched internet providers? Frontier and MIDCO have been working on fiber internet projects in the area, and KTI is asking the community to share feedback on service quality and identify areas that are still underserved.
Ronning’s is gearing up for spring — the snow is still on the ground, but warmer weather is on the way this week. If your boots need an upgrade before the melt, now’s the time to stop in.
Rainy River Veterinary Hospital has added new designs to its online merchandise store through Tilson Bay Company.
The Beyak Automotive Group is hiring an Assistant Marketing & PR Manager. The role involves creating campaigns, planning community events, and managing social media across their dealerships. Perks include employer-paid benefits, a retirement plan, and competitive salary. Apply by Friday, April 3 — send your resume to josh@beyakautogroup.com or apply in person at Border GM.
Good news for busy families — Rainy Lake Clinic has expanded its hours and is now open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Whether it’s after-school sniffles or an after-work checkup, appointments are available by calling 218-283-5503.
WE Health Clinic is reminding the community that confidential STI screening is available for people of all ages and backgrounds. Testing includes rapid HIV and syphilis (results in about 30 minutes) and chlamydia and gonorrhea (urine sample, results in about a week). Treatment can be prescribed through the clinic — call or message to schedule.
Rainy Lake Medical Center is also encouraging residents to schedule a colonoscopy screening. Call 218-283-5503 to set up an appointment.
The City of International Falls is accepting applications for Public Works summer employees. Application packets are available to download and print from the city’s website.
KOOTASCA Community Action reminds income-eligible households in Koochiching and Itasca counties that the Energy Assistance Program can help with heating costs including electric, natural gas, propane, oil, and firewood. Crisis assistance and emergency heating repairs are also available. Apply in person at offices in International Falls or Grand Rapids, by mail, or online.
The Basketball Alumni Tournament is underway today at the International Falls High School Gym. You don’t have to be an alumni to play — sign up through Community Education or reach out to the Boosters with questions. An alumni merchandise store is also available online through Tilson Bay Company.
Forget the snow — it’s softball season! Tilson Bay Company has launched team merchandise stores for both the International Falls Broncos and Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings softball programs, with 20% of proceeds going right back to each team.
Birchdale United Congregational Church UCC celebrated a milestone on Sunday, marking the church’s founding in 1905 — 121 years of community worship in Birchdale. Judith delivered the message and shared a historical slideshow, while Larry brought in the church’s original Covenant for a special reading. The church welcomes everyone to Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m., followed by coffee time and fellowship, with children’s Sunday school at 11:00 a.m.
