Pay Freeze Lifted

The city of International Falls is lifting a pay freeze imposed on some of its city workers.

City Administrator Rod Otterness says its removal comes with a wage increase this year.

"City council recognizes that at some point it's important to bring compensation up to appropriate levels," says Otterness. "After two years, beginning with this year, those employee groups will be getting a 2 per cent pay increase."

The increase impacts firefighters, police officers and non-unionized staff.