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Jennifer and Rick Long pose with their 20-day-old daughter, Kira J. Long. Kira was born at the Rainy Lake Medical Center — Hospital Campus on Jan. 5, 2012 and was the first baby born in Borderland in 2012. Kira weighed 8 pounds, 3.6 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She is welcomed home by six siblings: Nathan, Robert, Kendra and Sarena Krech and Courtney and Brittney Long. contributed photo

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While the two Icebox Days goers on the right resemble how most were dressed for the day, Aron Bohnert, left, dons a pair of shorts for the chilly festival. For more Ice Box Days photos, visit www.ifallsjournal.smugmug.com Staff photo by Emily Gedde

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Education Briefs 01/28/12 | 01.28.12 - 09:44 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Backus Community Center announces After School Arts classes and workshops | 01.28.12 - 09:43 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

RRCC fall dean’s list released | 01.28.12 - 09:42 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

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Public library completes strategic plan | 01.28.12 - 08:23 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

CBP reminds travelers of currency reporting | 01.28.12 - 07:17 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Looking Back at January 28 | 01.28.12 - 06:41 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Environmentally sound mining vital to Minnesota's economy | 01.28.12 - 06:33 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Scrutinize public use of IRRRB funds | 01.28.12 - 06:32 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Family Dinner Event Feb 2nd

new Vikings Stadium

Market Research

Legalizing marijuana

Photos and memories

The death of "The King"

Clyde L. Kelly, USN, Ret., 76 | 01.27.12 - 12:01 pm by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Hazel Evelyn Flenner Vallas | 01.26.12 - 12:47 pm by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Jutta Waltraud Goetz, 65 | 01.26.12 - 10:36 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Edmour 'Ed' Raymond Hanzuk, 75 | 01.26.12 - 06:26 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Long | 01.28.12 - 08:24 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Births 01/21/12 | 01.21.12 - 08:30 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Births 01/18/12 | 01.18.12 - 08:13 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Births 01/11/12 | 01.11.12 - 10:10 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Katrinna Dexter and Daniel Ollhoff | 11.19.11 - 08:33 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Danni Kallerman and Adam Aili | 10.29.11 - 08:40 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Jenna Wood and Grant DeBenedet | 09.24.11 - 08:31 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Kristy Nordahl and Dale Ostlund | 09.21.11 - 09:39 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Scrutinize public use of IRRRB funds | 01.28.12 - 06:32 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Above and beyond | 01.21.12 - 06:20 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Kabetogama gets ice road | 01.18.12 - 07:50 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Lot lines may be not be accurate | 01.14.12 - 06:38 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Saari recognized as RSVP most diversified volunteer in 2011 | 01.28.12 - 08:48 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Community-sponsored pups will someday help veterans | 01.25.12 - 09:33 am by Laurel Beager, Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Ericson, Vollrath accumulate 1,522 volunteer hours | 01.25.12 - 09:18 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Local AARP volunteers train for tax season | 01.21.12 - 01:03 pm by LIALA HELAL, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Council hires new street commissioner | 01.21.12 - 11:09 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Council to hear from lawmakers Tuesday | 01.14.12 - 01:31 pm by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

City hears request for one water rate | 01.11.12 - 11:28 am by Laurel Beager, Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Confusion, frustration over water hauler bills | 01.07.12 - 01:52 pm by Laurel Beager, Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

County to consider contracting for children’s mental health services | 01.14.12 - 01:29 pm by Laurel Beager, Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Board to meet Tuesday with lawmakers | 01.14.12 - 07:46 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

County officials elected to new roles | 01.07.12 - 11:31 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Many local homeowners to qualify for 2012 special property tax refund | 12.24.11 - 11:48 am by LIALA HELAL, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Police Report - 1/26/12 | 01.26.12 - 10:43 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Ask a trooper: Four-way stops and speed limits | 01.25.12 - 09:04 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Police Report - 1/23/12 | 01.23.12 - 10:54 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Ask a Trooper: Keep vehicle windshields clear | 01.21.12 - 07:14 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Courtroom beefed up security before Dec. 15 shooting | 01.11.12 - 11:24 am by Laurel Beager, Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

District Court 12/17/11 | 12.17.11 - 07:48 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Koochiching County District Court 12/3/11 | 12.03.11 - 07:03 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

District Court 11/26/11 | 11.26.11 - 06:25 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Trail reports 01/26/12 | 01.26.12 - 03:36 pm by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Organizers consider seeking additional permit | 01.21.12 - 01:07 pm by Laurel Beager, Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

DNR seeks higher license fees | 01.21.12 - 10:40 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Man fined $1,000 for shooting wolf | 01.21.12 - 10:07 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Basketball: Lakeview Christian exceeds century mark, beats L-BF boys | 01.25.12 - 09:49 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Basketball: Bronco girls now on three-game winning streak | 01.25.12 - 09:42 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Hockey: Musich scores five goals in 9-1 victory over Ely | 01.25.12 - 09:39 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Quick Hits 01/25/12 | 01.25.12 - 09:35 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Hockey: Voyageurs tie twice in home series with UMD | 01.25.12 - 09:47 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Basketball: Voyageurs men lose 79-63 after even first half | 01.25.12 - 09:45 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Basketball: RRCC women loses to MR | 01.25.12 - 09:44 am by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Basketball: Voyageur women drop to 1-1 in MCAC North | 01.21.12 - 12:34 pm by Kevin Boneske, Sports Editor International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Education Briefs 01/28/12 | 01.28.12 - 09:44 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Backus Community Center announces After School Arts classes and workshops | 01.28.12 - 09:43 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Essay brings anti-bullying presentation to Falls High | 01.25.12 - 10:10 am by EMILY GEDDE, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Teachers’ union state president to speak at Falls rally | 01.21.12 - 11:10 am by LIALA HELAL, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

District budget ‘healthy’ | 01.18.12 - 08:57 am by LIALA HELAL, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Falls School Board to hear budget report, conduct superintendent performance review | 01.14.12 - 09:47 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

School approves decreased 2012 levy | 12.21.11 - 11:31 am by LIALA HELAL, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Board to hold public hearing on proposed taxes | 12.17.11 - 09:45 am by Journal staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Icebox Days: Events draw record number of participants | 01.25.12 - 10:41 am by LIALA HELAL, Staff Writer International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Buena Vista Logging Days | 01.25.12 - 09:12 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Icebox Days schedule of events | 01.18.12 - 08:01 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Sloughgrass booked for 2012 Minnesota State Fair | 01.18.12 - 07:54 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Education Briefs 01/28/12 | 01.28.12 - 09:44 am

Backus Community Center announces After School Arts classes and workshops | 01.28.12 - 09:43 am

RRCC fall dean’s list released | 01.28.12 - 09:42 am

‘Dr. King’s Dream’ to be presented at RRCC Monday | 01.28.12 - 09:18 am

Saari recognized as RSVP most diversified volunteer in 2011 | 01.28.12 - 08:48 am

Quality vs. quantity | 01.28.12 - 08:25 am

Long | 01.28.12 - 08:24 am

Public library completes strategic plan | 01.28.12 - 08:23 am

CBP reminds travelers of currency reporting | 01.28.12 - 07:17 am

Looking Back at January 28 | 01.28.12 - 06:41 am

Environmentally sound mining vital to Minnesota's economy | 01.28.12 - 06:33 am

Scrutinize public use of IRRRB funds | 01.28.12 - 06:32 am

Clyde L. Kelly, USN, Ret., 76 | 01.27.12 - 12:01 pm

Hazel Evelyn Flenner Vallas | 01.26.12 - 12:47 pm

Jutta Waltraud Goetz, 65 | 01.26.12 - 10:36 am

Edmour 'Ed' Raymond Hanzuk, 75 | 01.26.12 - 06:26 am

Long | 01.28.12 - 08:24 am

Births 01/21/12 | 01.21.12 - 08:30 am

Births 01/18/12 | 01.18.12 - 08:13 am

Births 01/11/12 | 01.11.12 - 10:10 am

Katrinna Dexter and Daniel Ollhoff | 11.19.11 - 08:33 am

Danni Kallerman and Adam Aili | 10.29.11 - 08:40 am

Jenna Wood and Grant DeBenedet | 09.24.11 - 08:31 am

Kristy Nordahl and Dale Ostlund | 09.21.11 - 09:39 am

Scrutinize public use of IRRRB funds | 01.28.12 - 06:32 am

Above and beyond | 01.21.12 - 06:20 am

Kabetogama gets ice road | 01.18.12 - 07:50 am

Lot lines may be not be accurate | 01.14.12 - 06:38 am

Saari recognized as RSVP most diversified volunteer in 2011 | 01.28.12 - 08:48 am

Community-sponsored pups will someday help veterans | 01.25.12 - 09:33 am

Ericson, Vollrath accumulate 1,522 volunteer hours | 01.25.12 - 09:18 am

Local AARP volunteers train for tax season | 01.21.12 - 01:03 pm

Council hires new street commissioner | 01.21.12 - 11:09 am

Council to hear from lawmakers Tuesday | 01.14.12 - 01:31 pm

City hears request for one water rate | 01.11.12 - 11:28 am

Confusion, frustration over water hauler bills | 01.07.12 - 01:52 pm

County to consider contracting for children’s mental health services | 01.14.12 - 01:29 pm

Board to meet Tuesday with lawmakers | 01.14.12 - 07:46 am

County officials elected to new roles | 01.07.12 - 11:31 am

Many local homeowners to qualify for 2012 special property tax refund | 12.24.11 - 11:48 am

Police Report - 1/26/12 | 01.26.12 - 10:43 am

Ask a trooper: Four-way stops and speed limits | 01.25.12 - 09:04 am

Police Report - 1/23/12 | 01.23.12 - 10:54 am

Ask a Trooper: Keep vehicle windshields clear | 01.21.12 - 07:14 am

Courtroom beefed up security before Dec. 15 shooting | 01.11.12 - 11:24 am

District Court 12/17/11 | 12.17.11 - 07:48 am

Koochiching County District Court 12/3/11 | 12.03.11 - 07:03 am

District Court 11/26/11 | 11.26.11 - 06:25 am

Trail reports 01/26/12 | 01.26.12 - 03:36 pm

Organizers consider seeking additional permit | 01.21.12 - 01:07 pm

DNR seeks higher license fees | 01.21.12 - 10:40 am

Man fined $1,000 for shooting wolf | 01.21.12 - 10:07 am

Basketball: Lakeview Christian exceeds century mark, beats L-BF boys | 01.25.12 - 09:49 am

Basketball: Bronco girls now on three-game winning streak | 01.25.12 - 09:42 am

Hockey: Musich scores five goals in 9-1 victory over Ely | 01.25.12 - 09:39 am

Quick Hits 01/25/12 | 01.25.12 - 09:35 am

Hockey: Voyageurs tie twice in home series with UMD | 01.25.12 - 09:47 am

Basketball: Voyageurs men lose 79-63 after even first half | 01.25.12 - 09:45 am

Basketball: RRCC women loses to MR | 01.25.12 - 09:44 am

Basketball: Voyageur women drop to 1-1 in MCAC North | 01.21.12 - 12:34 pm

Education Briefs 01/28/12 | 01.28.12 - 09:44 am

Backus Community Center announces After School Arts classes and workshops | 01.28.12 - 09:43 am

Essay brings anti-bullying presentation to Falls High | 01.25.12 - 10:10 am

Teachers’ union state president to speak at Falls rally | 01.21.12 - 11:10 am

District budget ‘healthy’ | 01.18.12 - 08:57 am

Falls School Board to hear budget report, conduct superintendent performance review | 01.14.12 - 09:47 am

School approves decreased 2012 levy | 12.21.11 - 11:31 am

Board to hold public hearing on proposed taxes | 12.17.11 - 09:45 am

Icebox Days: Events draw record number of participants | 01.25.12 - 10:41 am

Buena Vista Logging Days | 01.25.12 - 09:12 am

Icebox Days schedule of events | 01.18.12 - 08:01 am

Sloughgrass booked for 2012 Minnesota State Fair | 01.18.12 - 07:54 am