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A National Weather Service Heat Advisory holds over International Falls through the evening today, with the high climbing to 86°F — a day to take it easy and stay hydrated. Looking ahead, the Chamber’s Crazy Daze returns to downtown on Wednesday, July 29, with special sales, live music, food, and family fun.
Crazy Daze comes to downtown International Falls on Wednesday, July 29, with Chamber members offering special sales, deep discounts, and one-day-only deals. Centered on 301 2nd Avenue, the day also includes live music, food, family activities, and a bouncy house for kids.
The brand-new Evergreen Food Court will be part of the Crazy Daze festivities on Wednesday, July 29, with additional food trucks serving throughout the day just down the street from the main event. Visitors can stop by, grab a bite, and check out the newest addition to downtown.
The Project Pride Committee marks 25 years of making the hanging flower baskets on Third and Fourth Streets possible. The Chamber thanked its sponsors and additional supporters who made this year’s flower basket program happen.
Additional recognition went to Wenberg Transfer, Brian & Cindy Youso, Jenell Feller, Family Chiropractic Center/Luke Nemec, Guy & Peggy Johnson, Kantor Electric Inc., Milt & Karen Laymen, Ryan & Christine Sather, Serendipity Salon Suite/Steph Mason, and Pam Tomevi.
Today is the last day for Koochiching County families to apply for United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s Step Into School program. Selected families will join a back-to-school celebration at Backus Community Center followed by shoe shopping at Ronnings.
Falls High School’s Class of 2006 holds its 20-year reunion tomorrow at The Elks.
Registration for fall 2026 football, volleyball, cross country, and girls swimming and diving is now open through gobound.com for students in grades 1-12. Families need to create an account, search for International Falls, and select the Activities registration menu. ISD 361 notes that payment should not be attempted through Bound.
Rainy Lake Medical Center honored Sandy Sundin, RN, with the Daisy Award for the care she provides and the way she makes patients and families feel supported. The award was presented by:
A sports physical is required for all varsity and JV student athletes and recommended for those in grades seven and eight not playing varsity or JV. Rainy Lake Clinic is encouraging families to schedule ahead of the fall season.
The National Park Service is now accepting proposals for the concession opportunity at Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park, covering lodging, dining, marina operations, and more. Proposal instructions are available at nps.gov’s concessions prospectus page.
Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service invite the public to a light trapping and insect identification program at Crane Lake, part of the 2026 Voyageurs National Park BioBlitz. Observations will be recorded on iNaturalist to help document the park’s biodiversity.
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota has established an Ely Wildfire Recovery Fund to support Ely-area businesses affected by the ongoing wildfire and related closures. Anonymous donors have committed to match the first $35,000 raised, and donors can designate gifts for Ely small businesses or areas of greatest need.
Ely Small Business Fund applications open by July 31, 2026. United Way continues raising funds for other affected communities through its Crisis & Disaster Recovery Fund.
The Kooch County Senior Center shared the AEOA senior lunch menu for the week of July 27-31:
