Local Radio
For the March 2nd Aging Matters, George and Sue Fraik came into the studio to discuss issues and services that particularly effect elders in our community. Aging is a priviledge that we are all doing. A reminder that AARP volunteers are preparing taxes, call 218-288-3928 for an appointment and more information.
The International Falls City Council will meet Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 600 Fourth Street.On the agenda — a second and final reading of the contract ordinance setting new water and sewer rates, along with resolutions approving transfers, accounts payable, and an additional designated depository of city monies.Council members…
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For the final Coaches Corner of March 2026, Augie had invited two groups of athletes onto the show. First, some basketball players from the Broncos Boys team along with Coach Joe Anselmo. Then, some baseball players from the Rainy River Voyageurs along with Coach Josh Koenig.
The 2026 season is right around the corner for the Rainy River Community College softball team, and three sophomore leaders say chemistry and competition are the big focus heading into the spring. Taniya Hamilton, a first baseman from Marshall, Texas… Regan Hanson, a pitcher from Preston, Idaho… and Bailey Castillo, an infielder from Gibson, Colorado……
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Rainy Lake Medical Center is encouraging area residents to stay up to date on colon cancer screenings.Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Rachel Knudson says screenings can actually prevent cancer by catching and removing polyps early. Doctors recommend beginning colonoscopy screenings at age 45, or earlier for patients with symptoms…
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Minnesota employers are reminded to update their required workplace postings. An updated workers’ compensation poster is now available and includes new information about mental health injuries that may be covered under workers’ compensation.State law requires employers to display certain notices where employees can easily see them. The workers’ compensation poster explains what to do if…
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Voyageurs Conservancy reports strong participation in this year’s Borealis Stargazing Week, held February 9th through the 15th across Minnesota and at Voyageurs National Park. Kate Fenske says about 700 people attended community stargazing events statewide, with additional programs held in Voyageurs National Park and the Twin Cities. Those livestream programs reached more than 60-thousand students…
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The 41st Annual Rainy Lake Sports Fishing Club Family Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle takes place this Saturday on Rainy Lake, and organizers say conditions should be excellent for a full day of family fun on the ice. The derby runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the main access near Rainy Lake Marine. Organizers…
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On the latest edition of Oh Canada, several local guests stopped by to talk about sports, community events, and upcoming activities around the borderland. Ty Nessler and Greg Wiseman joined the program to talk about the Fort Frances Lakers. Ed Gackley visited with Dave Peterson along with Calvin and Stella to discuss fishing conditions and…
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Heather Cox Richardson, the acclaimed author of the widely read newsletter Letters from an American, highlighted the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in a major piece this week, reaching more than 2.8 million readers.Richardson spotlighted a rare joint letter from descendants of President Theodore Roosevelt urging U.S. Senators to reject House Joint Resolution 140, which…
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