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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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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.

ICE Arena schedule (1/30 — 2/5) | 01.27.12 - 09:37 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

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Looking Back at January 27 | 01.27.12 - 06:40 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

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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.

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

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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.

Family Dinner Event Feb 2nd

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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.

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.

Claybundy | 12.31.11 - 08:42 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.

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.

Square dancing is good for you | 01.07.12 - 06:57 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.

ElderCircle RSVP recognizes volunteers | 01.21.12 - 11:37 am by Journal Staff 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.

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.

Anderson on NC dean’s list | 01.21.12 - 09:51 am by Journal Staff International Falls Journal Copyright 2012 International Falls Journal. All rights reserved.

Indus School Consumer Education/Personal Finance class takes part in activities | 01.21.12 - 09:46 am by Journal Staff 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.

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

ICE Arena schedule (1/30 — 2/5) | 01.27.12 - 09:37 am

SPORTS CALENDAR 01/27/12 | 01.27.12 - 09:35 am

Looking Back at January 27 | 01.27.12 - 06:40 am

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

Borderland Briefs 01/26/12 | 01.26.12 - 03:16 pm

Calendar of Events 010/26/12 | 01.26.12 - 03:14 pm

Hazel Evelyn Flenner Vallas | 01.26.12 - 12:47 pm

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

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

Looking Back at January 26 | 01.26.12 - 06:39 am

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

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

Claybundy | 12.31.11 - 08:42 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

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

Square dancing is good for you | 01.07.12 - 06:57 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

ElderCircle RSVP recognizes volunteers | 01.21.12 - 11:37 am

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

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

Anderson on NC dean’s list | 01.21.12 - 09:51 am

Indus School Consumer Education/Personal Finance class takes part in activities | 01.21.12 - 09:46 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