Rilla Diann Korpi, 71, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rilla was born Jan. 24, 1945 to Frank and Millie (Jackson) Hoppe in International Falls. She married Einar W. Korpi on Nov. 23, 1963. Rilla enjoyed playing canasta, […]
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Aretha Franklin, in her lyrics for “Respect,” demands the respect of her man. It is a strong, provocative message which gained prominence during the civil rights and women’s rights movements in the United States in the late 1960s. The secondary teachers of the Rainy River District also are asking for […]
I’m a fan of galloping. It could be my rural upbringing, but galloping was a normal mode of transportation for me—long before “Monty Python” successfully cornered the market on the gallop for those who would gallop in the silliest of manners. Galloping and skipping; with skipping coming in a close […]
Wow, it is the middle of June! You will see most of the dairy farms making hay—or maybe even finished their first cut if the weather held long enough for them. The beef producers traditionally cut a bit later (they tend to cut for quantity rather than quality). Cattle all […]
It is June and the grass is growing faster than you can get animals out on the paddocks to use it. Pasture management decisions made today will enhance pay off later this fall, but it’s time to get on it. Planning for the grazing season ahead includes feed budgeting, seeding, […]
All my life, I’ve loved my dog friends. From “Tiny” to “Buster,” from “Princess” to “Amber.” And “George.” My dog friends have been wonderful companions, making my life full and fun. The dogs of my childhood were “Tiny” and “Buster.” “Tiny” was a large purebred German Shepherd who was my […]
The fifth stop on the Walmart FLW Tour took place this past weekend at Kentucky Lake, which straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee boundary. Hot weather and tough fishing were the two things I dealt with during this tournament. After what I considered the best practice I had all year for one of […]
Our society is based on the rule of law—and access to justice is a cornerstone of that long-standing tradition which traces its roots to the Magna Carta signed in England way back in 1215. Yet here we are in the 21st century and Rainy River District residents are being denied […]
Sherry George Dear editor: I’d like to address some of the recent comments around the market square and the fort idea. First of all, it’s good to see so many people willing to share their thoughts. It quickly becomes clear how passionate our residents are about their community and where […]
Jack Steinke Dear editor: I am writing as a concerned handicapped driver and citizen. For the past three years, I have been a regular daily visitor parking at Rainycrest. It immediately became obvious that the handicapped parking was “for the birds.” I contacted the administrator and advised that I would […]
Robert “Bobby” Geerken found his wings on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 67. Robert was born in New Orleans, La. and moved to Lac La Croix, Ont., where he lived with the love of his life for more than 20 years. He was predeceased by his parents, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick Ottertail Sr. announces his sudden passing on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born March 18, 1965 in Fort Frances, Ont. to George and Clara Ottertail. He lived in Lac […]
