Local Radio
Every day in courtrooms across our state, judges see individuals whose criminal behavior is driven by untreated substance use and mental health disorders. Unless these underlying issues are addressed, many will continue to cycle through the justice system, straining law enforcement, courts, and taxpayers. Treatment courts are the most effective strategy for breaking this cycle.…
Read more
A Fort Frances driver is facing impaired driving charges following a crash in the Rainy River District.The Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a single-vehicle collision early Monday morning along Highway 71.Following an investigation, police determined the driver had been operating the vehicle while impaired. Twenty-year-old Tehya Geyshick of Fort Frances has been charged…
Read more
Aging Matters Radio Show with George and Sue Fraik George and Sue Fraik are here to discuss issues and services that particularly affect elders in our community. Aging is something that we are all doing. Guest: Kristy Wagner-Werner, Caregiver Consultant/ Dementia Support Specialist with Koochiching Again Options.
Minnesota lake groups say progress is being made in the fight against invasive species—but future funding cuts could threaten that momentum.Since 2014, the state has invested about 10 million dollars a year to help counties prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels. Officials say those efforts have worked, dropping the spread rate…
Read more
The Rainy River Voyageurs baseball team closed out the regular season in strong fashion, sweeping a Friday doubleheader on the road against Mesabi Range.In game one, the Voyageurs knocked off the Norse 6-to-4 at Rock Ridge High School. Rainy River jumped in front early when Ben Bridges launched a three-run homer to left in the…
Read more
The Ontario Provincial Police in Fort Frances are warning the public after a rise in overdose-related calls across the Rainy River District.Officers say they’ve been responding to more incidents involving concerning effects and unusual reactions tied to street drug use. The OPP is reminding residents that recreational drug use always carries serious risks.They’re encouraging anyone…
Read more
A new annual report says Minnesota’s clean energy sector continues to show strong momentum, despite recent challenges.The 2026 factsheet from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota says zero-carbon sources supplied 55 percent of the state’s electricity last year, marking the sixth straight year they provided the majority of power.State energy officials say battery storage technology is becoming…
Read more
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the final round of funding for its Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.The program supports local and regional efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce serious injuries and fatalities for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.Nearly one billion dollars is available nationwide for planning and infrastructure projects, with…
Read more
On the April 28th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley began this week’s show with an interview with a pair of senior players from the Fort Frances Lakers: Pierce Guoin and Bradyn Rowsell. They give us a preview of the Game 7 against the Thunder Bay North Stars for the Bill Salonen Cup…
Read more