Rainy Lake Gazette

08/15/2025

Throwback Thursday with today's installment of Looking Back.
Do you remember?
25 years ago
15-year-old Ben Gordon scored 82 goals and added 40 assists last winter for the Falls Bantam A’s, illustrating a knack for scoring, playmaking, and seeing plays develop on ice.
That ability stood out so much at the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association’s (MAHA) Minnesota Select Festival in June, that Gordon was one of just 20 15-year-olds from Minnesota chosen for the Junior USA Olympic Hockey Festival held in St. Cloud.

15 years ago

08/14/2025

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08/14/2025

Do you have an interest in serving on the Littlefork-Big Falls School Board?
The deadline to file has been extended.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 362 STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for election to the office… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/13/2025

International Falls voters rejected Tuesday special election ballot question.

STAFF REPORT International Falls voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot question Tuesday asking whether the city should sell $2.8 million in bonds to finance the renovation… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/12/2025

The polls are open today for International Falls special election on whether the city should issue bonds for $2.75 million to renovate two public works garages.

International Falls voters will decide in a special election Tuesday whether the city should issue bonds for $2.75 million to renovate two public works garages.

08/11/2025

A few photos of Ranier Days!

Ranier Days recognized its past and its present with food, performances, a parade and games. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/11/2025

Ruby's Pantry distribution begins today at 5 p.m. at Backus Community Center parking lot.
Bring a $25 US. cash donation.

08/09/2025

The kids foam party after the parade seemed to be a hit!

08/09/2025

The pooch and kids parade came after the train.

08/09/2025

The parade at Ranier Days took a short intermission to wait for a train and then resumed!

08/09/2025

Between Howls performed Friday evening on Cantilever's stage in Ranier as part of Ranier Days 2025. There's lots to do today, with the Pancake Breakfast that raises money for the Ranier Rec Club, which sponsors Ranier Days and many youth events throughout the years.

08/09/2025

Check out the website for mental health and wellness resources!
There's something for everyone.

Ever asked the internet for information to learn how to sleep better, or how to handle the loss of a relative or pet, or what to do when your toddler won’t stop crying?