Two incumbents and newcomer file

Two incumbents have filed for positions on the Koochiching County Board.
Filings for the Koochiching County Commissioner District 3 position and District 5 position opened July 1 and close Tuesday at the Auditor’s Office.
Kallie Briggs, who now holds the District 3 position, and Mike Hanson, who holds the District 5 position have filed for the commissioner positions.
Newcomer Louis Slapnicker, Big Falls, has also filed for the District 5 commissioner district position.
No one has filed for positions on the Koochiching County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Positions open are: District II, now held by Troy Promersberger of the Littlefork area; and District III, now held by Eldon Voigt of the International Falls. The filing period for these offices closes July 15.
Filings periods for the International Falls City Council, International Falls School Board, Ranier City Council, and Littlefork City Council open Aug. 25.