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International Falls Police Chief Michael Kostrick to retire effective Jan. 4, 2026
Summary
Police Chief Michael Kostrick told the council he will retire effective Jan. 4, 2026; the council thanked him for nearly 20 years of service and voted to accept a letter classifying his departure as retirement rather than resignation, with at least one council member recording opposition to the amendment.
Police Chief Michael Kostrick told the International Falls City Council at its Nov. meeting that he will retire effective Jan. 4, 2026, and the council voted to accept his departure as a letter of retirement. Kostrick addressed the council and public, summarized his nearly 20 years in policing, and expressed gratitude for the department and community.
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