International Falls

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is taking feedback on experimental and special fishing regulations for Rabideau, Sand, Platte and Rainy lakes through Sept. 30, 2025.

The study will review the Highways 11/71 corridor in International Falls, including intersections and private access points. The open house will be Sept. 16, 2025, at the Backus Community Center.

Conservation officers from Park Rapids, Remer and International Falls received lifesaving awards for their roles in search and rescue missions in Northern Minnesota.

The city is exploring its options after a fire destroyed the park's bandshell.

Two Harbors elected a new city councilor, voters approved ballot measures in the Fisher and Nett Lake school districts and International Falls residents shot down a bonding measure.

The Tuesday, Aug. 12, election is the citizens’ latest attempt to have more say in the city’s budget.

KOOTASCA Community Action said proposed cuts at the federal level would hurt its ability to support local families with housing and energy assistance, among other needs.

The region will be well represented in the Class A meet, with 69 entries; Northern Minnesota has five entries in the 2A meet.

Jesse Gates of Voyageurs Conservancy shared how the park's nonprofit partner is celebrating on April 8, on the actual anniversary and throughout the summer.

The state boys Swim and Dive meet will have 50 Northland entries made up of 51 student-athletes from eight area schools.