Yep you can’t argue this one. When I was in second grade I lived across the street from the Wherley’s. His younger brother Pat took my tire caps off my bike and put it on his BMX. Scott saw me crying and took them off his brothers bike and put it on mine. This was like 1990. I will always have his back.
Thank you to the citizen(s) that reported this as well as the IFPD!!
Awesome work law enforcement and thank you for your hard work and service that you do for this community. Glad nobody was hurt. Stay safe.
One thing I do need to say we have a sheriffs department and a law-enforcement that has always on the ball they get it done
Way to go Scott😊
Thanks so much for your service and keeping us safe
Keep up the good work!
Thank you IFPD & concerned/observant citizens!
Way to go, IFPD! Your, and the Kooch Co Sheriff Department, hard work does not unnoticed! Stay safe!!
Thank you for keeping our local town streets safe as there is a park on 11th st
Great job officers!
Thank you for keeping everyone safe!
Thank you for keeping our city safe!
Thank you IFPD for keeping our community safe
I saw this happen. Omg thank god everyone is ok. Great job!
Great job. Thank you so much
Good job 👍
Thank you for what you do IFPD. 🚨
Great Job!!!
Great job!👏👏👏
Where is the 📹 🎥📽️ camera video footage of the stop
Help us make ISD 361 ECFE Big Truck Night a fun and memorable event for families with children ages 0–5!
We are looking for community members, businesses, and organizations willing to bring out trucks, heavy equipment, race cars, snowmobiles, ambulances, police cars, city vehicles, construction equipment and more!
📅 September 23 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 FHS Pool Doors
We’ll be reaching out to many of you, but if you’d like to volunteer and share your vehicle or equipment with our youngest Broncos and their families, we would love to hear from you!
📧 mlarson@isd361.org 📧 kline@isd361.org
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Stop using who you're using right now... What y'all are doing is rotten.
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The International Falls Police Department would like to thank our partner agencies and the many community members who joined us at Smokey Bear Park for National Night Out. Your support and participation helped make it a fun, safe, and memorable evening for everyone.
We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community and look forward to seeing you again next year! ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you for your service.
Night out was so nice. Thank you for doing this for our community. It was fun to see families out with there kids having fun.
Great ideas and even better community relations!!! Thanks too everyone that held an event!!
In the Littlefork area I would like to give a shout out to Sara Polkinghorne Wendt, for spearheading so many things. It only takes one person and watch it grow!!
Thanks for all you do for our community!
Hi Everyone 👋
***Owner Has Been Found*** Found just South of town on Hwy 53. If this is your goat, please contact us by calling Koochiching County Dispatch at 218-283-1136. Koochiching County Sheriff's Officeffice ... See MoreSee Less
You guys should take down the Flock camera at 48.59947, -93.41846, before one of us does it for you.
Darin Carriveau once on the site click on region and and choose Minnesota. Then under agency click International Falls Police department. After those two items are chosen, go back up and click the search symbol. The auction items will pull up there.
Darin Carriveau
When you guys don't sell that Jeep. I would be willing to give you 3000.
International Falls Police Department when doe these start cause they are not there
🗑️ website
Yeah after finally finding you in that horrible website nothing is listed. Awesome!
The Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings won the first Border Blast Trap Shooting Championship Wednesday in a shoot between the International Falls Bronco Trap Team and local law enforcement officers.
E-bikes, what is and isn't legal MN State Statute 169.011. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ ✅ E-bike basics • Must have 2-3 wheels, fully operable pedals, a saddle, and a motor output of no more than 750 watts. • Minnesota Statute 169.011 classifies e-bikes into three categories based on maximum speed and how the electric assist functions (Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3). • Riders must be 15+ years old. (Under 18 years old must wear a helmet) • E-bikes may only carry as many people as the bike was designed for. • Riders must yield to pedestrians and follow all posted signs and regulations. ✅ Where you can ride • Class 1 and 2 e-bikes (up to 20 mph) are permitted where traditional bicycles are allowed. • Class 3 e-bikes (up to 28 mph) cannot be operated on bicycle paths, trails or shared-use facilities with the motor engaged. 🚫 E-motos are not e-bikes! Motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and off-highway motorcycles that have electric motors, but do not have operable pedals, are not considered e-bikes. They are prohibited from trails, sidewalks, and park areas. ... See MoreSee Less
Basically, all cyclists have the same rights AND responsibilities as vehicles. Yes, you have a right to the lane. And yes, you need to follow all traffic laws. And stay off the sidewalks, they are for pedestrians.
All I see is jokes about a motorized bike whats next
So are class 3 allowed on road then
I have an e-bike, I ride almost daily. I wear a helmet, bright visible clothing, have a flashing red light on the back, a headlight on the front, obey the traffic laws, use the assist when appropriate(don’t speed )AND I have almost been hit twice this year by cars that don’t move over. Don’t tell me you can’t SEE me!!!! The courtesy goes both ways-for bikers and cars!
Normally I don't post, but I feel the need to do so. I have a 3 wheel e-bike. I realize I'm suppose to use the side of the road next to the sidewalk. There's not enough room. The pot holes, cracks and man holes. I will use the sidewalk and give pedestrians the right of ways as well as drivers.
Clowns at that run new jersey says those are all the same. lmao
Thank you for the clarification. Not many people know this.
That just shows ppl don’t pay attention to ppl on bikes.
Glad you didn’t get hit by a car.
Be safe Betsy!
Are scooters illegal too?
Two items: Many vehicle drivers believe a person on a bicycle has no legal right to space on the road...FALSE, see below. SECOND: Law requires bicycles passing another bicycle or pedestrian to properly announce themselves. e- bikes are so quiet, unannounced passing is VERY dangerous. Non pedal bikes should be considered motor bikes and the driver licensed. I have seen non pedalling very young youth improperly riding, riding double, not announceing passing. ALL VERY DANGEROUS. There is also a GREAT NEED for proper trail/road signage displaying cycling routes and educating vehicle drivers to share the road. SIGNAGE =EDUCATION=SAFETY. I have talked to Co Hway Engineer and MnDOT Engineers, No to little action to improve signage safety. I cycle 1200-1600 miles a summer locally. Have had numerous near misses and one direct rear end hit on the St hwy. Safety for all needs IMPROVEMENT !!!!!! 2025 Minnesota Statutes
169.222 OPERATION OF BICYCLE.
Subdivision 1.Traffic laws apply. (a) Every person operating a bicycle has all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle ......... (e) An individual operating a bicycle or other vehicle on a bikeway must (1) give an audible signal a safe distance prior to overtaking a bicycle or individual, (2) leave a safe clearance distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction, and (3) maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual.
It’s only illegal if you can catch me on one of those 2 wheeled hellcats.
Carson Kostiuk
Brandee McFarland
Only under 18 years old has to wear a helmet if it is a class 3 e bike otherwise there is no statewide helmet mandate on for standard e bike riders of class 1 and class 2 size e bikes. They have been trying to pass the bill to require all e bike riders under 18 regardless of size of e bike to wear a helmet but it never passed so only class 3 e bikes are requiring anyone under 18 to wear a helmet but class 1 and class 2 you do not need a helmet but it is strongly recommended. You do have to be minimum 15 years old to ride any of the classes of e bikes I also think a helmet should be a requirement for anyone under 18 regardless of e bike size but unfortunately it isn't like that yet. I know im going to enforce it and make sure no one under 18 is renting out without a helmet anymore. I also wanted to say if anybody sees people riding recklessly on my himiway rentals to notify me and they will be banned from renting immediately because im not going to allow that to happen.
The way they go through the stop signs, I'm surprised there hasn't been some bad accidents.
We follow laws ! Not statutes, not ordinances and not from a corporation that is not helping us
Electric scooters?
I’m glad the e-bike laws are finally being updated. I’ve seen kids flying down sidewalks and nearly causing multiple accidents on them.
Isn't there bigger issues in border town then this come on guys...
They need to stay off the walkways and obey the laws of the road. To many of them are just flying thru intersections and stop signs. And coming way to close and to fast to people that are walking.
International Falls Police Department Law Enforcement Center
900 5th St, International Falls, Suite 305
International Falls, MN 56649
Phone: (218) 283-1900
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Bill Bright Friend of yours?
Yep you can’t argue this one. When I was in second grade I lived across the street from the Wherley’s. His younger brother Pat took my tire caps off my bike and put it on his BMX. Scott saw me crying and took them off his brothers bike and put it on mine. This was like 1990. I will always have his back.
Thank you to the citizen(s) that reported this as well as the IFPD!!
Awesome work law enforcement and thank you for your hard work and service that you do for this community. Glad nobody was hurt. Stay safe.
One thing I do need to say we have a sheriffs department and a law-enforcement that has always on the ball they get it done
Way to go Scott😊
Thanks so much for your service and keeping us safe
Keep up the good work!
Thank you IFPD & concerned/observant citizens!
Way to go, IFPD! Your, and the Kooch Co Sheriff Department, hard work does not unnoticed! Stay safe!!
Thank you for keeping our local town streets safe as there is a park on 11th st
Great job officers!
Thank you for keeping everyone safe!
Thank you for keeping our city safe!
Thank you IFPD for keeping our community safe
I saw this happen. Omg thank god everyone is ok. Great job!
Great job. Thank you so much
Good job 👍
Thank you for what you do IFPD. 🚨
Great Job!!!
Great job!👏👏👏
Where is the 📹 🎥📽️ camera video footage of the stop
Thank you for keeping our community safer!
Thank you so much
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So many thank you’s sent your way!!!
Thank You for your service
Thank you for all that you do every day!!
Thank you all law enforsement. I am grateful for a safe community.
Thank you to all police officers for keeping us safe
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU ALL DO TO KEEP US SAFE!! ESPECIALLY IN TODAYS WORLD🙏
Thank you so much.
Thank you all, stay safe!!
Thank you for your service
Thank you!
Thank you for all that you do !
Thank you!!
Thank you!
Thank you for your service
Special mention to Robar!
Thank you
Thank you!!
Thank you
Thank y'all on a job well done in keeping us safe. Take care!
Thank you! 🙏
👍thank you
BJ Lahmayer thank you 🩵
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🚛🚜 COMMUNITY PARTNERS…WE NEED YOU! 🚑🏎️
Help us make ISD 361 ECFE Big Truck Night a fun and memorable event for families with children ages 0–5!
We are looking for community members, businesses, and organizations willing to bring out trucks, heavy equipment, race cars, snowmobiles, ambulances, police cars, city vehicles, construction equipment and more!
📅 September 23
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 FHS Pool Doors
We’ll be reaching out to many of you, but if you’d like to volunteer and share your vehicle or equipment with our youngest Broncos and their families, we would love to hear from you!
📧 mlarson@isd361.org
📧 kline@isd361.org
Help us create a night full of big trucks, big smiles, and big memories! 💜💛 ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Stop using who you're using right now... What y'all are doing is rotten.
The International Falls Police Department would like to thank our partner agencies and the many community members who joined us at Smokey Bear Park for National Night Out. Your support and participation helped make it a fun, safe, and memorable evening for everyone.
We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community and look forward to seeing you again next year! ... See MoreSee Less
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for your service. Night out was so nice. Thank you for doing this for our community. It was fun to see families out with there kids having fun.
Great ideas and even better community relations!!! Thanks too everyone that held an event!! In the Littlefork area I would like to give a shout out to Sara Polkinghorne Wendt, for spearheading so many things. It only takes one person and watch it grow!!
Thanks for all you do for our community!
Hi Everyone 👋
***Owner Has Been Found***
Found just South of town on Hwy 53. If this is your goat, please contact us by calling Koochiching County Dispatch at 218-283-1136. Koochiching County Sheriff's Officeffice ... See MoreSee Less
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If it was near the railroad, it's probably Bill Grogan's goat.
Please tell me there's video of yall catching this goat
Goat went on a field trip, got lost, needs his mom to pick him up.
An escap-eee 🤣
He was on 5th Ave E last night. Cops were on foot chasing it. Surprised it got that far.
Hunter Mancina one of yours ?
If was found alittle before ericsburg corner it could be Leland and Debbie Nicholson and they dont do facebook . 2183774470 I know they have goats
If you need somewhere for it to go, we have goats and would be willing to help.
Does Mary Maki Sapp have goats?
Breaking news in Mayberry this just in, everyone relax, the goat is safe, I repeat the goat is safe. I know I'm going to sleep better now.
HAPPY TAILS
That isn’t something you see everyday
Omw how adorable !!
Glad it found it's home
Linder Wherley. Finn needs a friend! ❤️❤️
I'm surprised the international falls police station did not shot it
Amanda Lahmayer
Lindy Davis
Michael Sparky Klaphake
Kendra Wallin ❤️😂
Courtney Ryan
Chrystal Rousseau - need a goat 🐐 😆
So cute!
Jessica Karsnia you need one!!
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We're looking forward to it! Can't wait to share a fun evening with the community. 😃
Why would I want to go to that when the international falls police station shot 8 labs and 48 puppies of mine
The International Falls Police Department is having a Public Online Auction. Use the link below to bid on items.
Items up for auction:
-2014 Jeep Trailhawk
-2010 Mercedes Benz E350
-Polaris Indy 440
-Polaris Indy 500
-Polaris Indy Deluxe
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m.publicsurplus.com
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You guys should take down the Flock camera at 48.59947, -93.41846, before one of us does it for you.
Darin Carriveau once on the site click on region and and choose Minnesota. Then under agency click International Falls Police department. After those two items are chosen, go back up and click the search symbol. The auction items will pull up there.
Darin Carriveau
When you guys don't sell that Jeep. I would be willing to give you 3000.
International Falls Police Department when doe these start cause they are not there
🗑️ website
Yeah after finally finding you in that horrible website nothing is listed. Awesome!
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Vikings top Border Blast - Rainy Lake Gazette
www.rainylakegazette.com
The Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings won the first Border Blast Trap Shooting Championship Wednesday in a shoot between the International Falls Bronco Trap Team and local law enforcement officers.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
E-bikes, what is and isn't legal MN State Statute 169.011.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
✅ E-bike basics
• Must have 2-3 wheels, fully operable pedals, a saddle, and a motor output of no more than 750 watts.
• Minnesota Statute 169.011 classifies e-bikes into three categories based on maximum speed and how the electric assist functions (Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3).
• Riders must be 15+ years old. (Under 18 years old must wear a helmet)
• E-bikes may only carry as many people as the bike was designed for.
• Riders must yield to pedestrians and follow all posted signs and regulations.
✅ Where you can ride
• Class 1 and 2 e-bikes (up to 20 mph) are permitted where traditional bicycles are allowed.
• Class 3 e-bikes (up to 28 mph) cannot be operated on bicycle paths, trails or shared-use facilities with the motor engaged.
🚫 E-motos are not e-bikes!
Motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and off-highway motorcycles that have electric motors, but do not have operable pedals, are not considered e-bikes. They are prohibited from trails, sidewalks, and park areas. ... See MoreSee Less
20 CommentsComment on Facebook
Basically, all cyclists have the same rights AND responsibilities as vehicles. Yes, you have a right to the lane. And yes, you need to follow all traffic laws. And stay off the sidewalks, they are for pedestrians.
All I see is jokes about a motorized bike whats next
So are class 3 allowed on road then
I have an e-bike, I ride almost daily. I wear a helmet, bright visible clothing, have a flashing red light on the back, a headlight on the front, obey the traffic laws, use the assist when appropriate(don’t speed )AND I have almost been hit twice this year by cars that don’t move over. Don’t tell me you can’t SEE me!!!! The courtesy goes both ways-for bikers and cars!
Normally I don't post, but I feel the need to do so. I have a 3 wheel e-bike. I realize I'm suppose to use the side of the road next to the sidewalk. There's not enough room. The pot holes, cracks and man holes. I will use the sidewalk and give pedestrians the right of ways as well as drivers.
Clowns at that run new jersey says those are all the same. lmao
Thank you for the clarification. Not many people know this.
That just shows ppl don’t pay attention to ppl on bikes. Glad you didn’t get hit by a car. Be safe Betsy!
Are scooters illegal too?
Two items: Many vehicle drivers believe a person on a bicycle has no legal right to space on the road...FALSE, see below. SECOND: Law requires bicycles passing another bicycle or pedestrian to properly announce themselves. e- bikes are so quiet, unannounced passing is VERY dangerous. Non pedal bikes should be considered motor bikes and the driver licensed. I have seen non pedalling very young youth improperly riding, riding double, not announceing passing. ALL VERY DANGEROUS. There is also a GREAT NEED for proper trail/road signage displaying cycling routes and educating vehicle drivers to share the road. SIGNAGE =EDUCATION=SAFETY. I have talked to Co Hway Engineer and MnDOT Engineers, No to little action to improve signage safety. I cycle 1200-1600 miles a summer locally. Have had numerous near misses and one direct rear end hit on the St hwy. Safety for all needs IMPROVEMENT !!!!!! 2025 Minnesota Statutes 169.222 OPERATION OF BICYCLE. Subdivision 1.Traffic laws apply. (a) Every person operating a bicycle has all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle ......... (e) An individual operating a bicycle or other vehicle on a bikeway must (1) give an audible signal a safe distance prior to overtaking a bicycle or individual, (2) leave a safe clearance distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction, and (3) maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual.
It’s only illegal if you can catch me on one of those 2 wheeled hellcats.
Carson Kostiuk
Brandee McFarland
Only under 18 years old has to wear a helmet if it is a class 3 e bike otherwise there is no statewide helmet mandate on for standard e bike riders of class 1 and class 2 size e bikes. They have been trying to pass the bill to require all e bike riders under 18 regardless of size of e bike to wear a helmet but it never passed so only class 3 e bikes are requiring anyone under 18 to wear a helmet but class 1 and class 2 you do not need a helmet but it is strongly recommended. You do have to be minimum 15 years old to ride any of the classes of e bikes I also think a helmet should be a requirement for anyone under 18 regardless of e bike size but unfortunately it isn't like that yet. I know im going to enforce it and make sure no one under 18 is renting out without a helmet anymore. I also wanted to say if anybody sees people riding recklessly on my himiway rentals to notify me and they will be banned from renting immediately because im not going to allow that to happen.
The way they go through the stop signs, I'm surprised there hasn't been some bad accidents.
We follow laws ! Not statutes, not ordinances and not from a corporation that is not helping us
Electric scooters?
I’m glad the e-bike laws are finally being updated. I’ve seen kids flying down sidewalks and nearly causing multiple accidents on them.
Isn't there bigger issues in border town then this come on guys...
They need to stay off the walkways and obey the laws of the road. To many of them are just flying thru intersections and stop signs. And coming way to close and to fast to people that are walking.
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