To the editor,

How would you like to read a real thriller this Halloween season? I recently read a book that I wanted to share with everyone. (Believe me, you won't want to miss this one.)

Borderland may sometimes seem a far distance from the rest of the world. But living in a comparatively safe community in northern Minnesota doesn’t insulate us from all of the world’s troubles.

Last year, residential fires claimed 38 lives in Minnesota; 75 percent of the deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms.

In order to help safeguard the health of its patients, employees and visitors, Rainy Lake Medical Center is implementing a temporary visitor restriction on individuals under the age of 18.

Aaron and Amy Mortenson are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Ethan Gerrod, born Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at Rainy Lake Medical Center Hospital Campus.

10 YEARS AGO

Falls ‘wacky weather’ recognized

DNR Staff Report

International Falls took care of business Thursday with a convincing 110-67 win over Mesabi East on Parent’s Night at the Falls Natatorium.

CLOQUET — International Falls’ goal at the Section 7A meet Thursday at the Cloquet Country club was to qualify for the state tournament.