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A quiet Sunday in International Falls brings news of a homegrown tech launch aimed at keeping more money in local lodging owners’ pockets, while schools wrap up a creative week and Coffee Landing rolls out enough treats to make the whole town hungry.
Small Town Tech has unveiled STT Booking, a direct booking system built for vacation rental and lodging property owners. The platform lets guests book and pay directly through an owner’s website, cutting out the 15–20% fees charged by platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Features include an interactive calendar, online payments through Stripe (2.9% + 30¢ per transaction), multi-property management, and options for instant booking or request-to-book approval. For a property doing $50K a year in bookings, that could mean $7,500 to $10K staying in the owner’s pocket instead of going to a platform.
“You own the relationship. You own the data. You keep the money.”
Interested property owners can reach out for a sneak peek.
Small Town Tech is also promoting Pro+Tech, its managed endpoint service for small businesses. The service covers software updates, antivirus, and security monitoring starting at $15/month per device. Call 218-240-8802 to learn more.
Coffee Landing Cafe loaded up the display case this weekend with a lineup that’s hard to resist: Carrot Cake Cookies with browned butter cream cheese frosting, Lemon Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins, and Hostess Cupcake Cookies — a soft chocolate cookie topped with marshmallow frosting, a chocolate layer, and white glaze swirls.
Northland Sales & Service is highlighting their furniture deals with a reminder that beautiful design doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Visit northlandifalls.com to browse their selection of living room, bedroom, and dining room furniture.
No Place Like Home Again is featuring personalized “Carl” coffee cups — if you’ve got a Carl in your life who needs one, stop by and check them out.
ISD 361 is building excitement for something big next weekend. Details are still under wraps, but the district is promising food, concessions, and fun — stay tuned for more information this week.
Falls Elementary School wrapped up an “EGGcellent” week packed with artwork, read-alouds, critical thinking games, word work, and exploring wanted species. The district thanked teachers for providing learning experiences that engage every learning style.
The Bronco Golf teams are getting a head start on the season thanks to a grant from Purple Pride and fundraising by the Bronco Golf Booster. A golf simulator has been set up on the second floor of the high school, giving players a chance to practice their swings indoors. Senior Andrew Eide was pictured testing out the setup on a virtual course.
Rainy Lake Medical Center is spotlighting its hospital registration team, the friendly faces who greet patients as they walk through the doors. From handling paperwork to answering questions, the team works to make every visit smooth and welcoming.
RLMC also reminds the community of its surgical services available right here in the Falls, including general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, gynecologic surgery, and more. Visit rainylakemedical.com/surgery for details.
