Author: Duane Etienne

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International Falls Water Treatment Plant not in jeopardy due to flooding

CITY OF INTERNATIONAL FALLS 600 4th Street INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN  56649 Telephone (218) 283-9484 Fax 218/283-3590 OFFICE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND NEWS RELEASE Water Treatment Plant (INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN), Monday, June 2, 2022 – 4:00 P.M.    The City of International Falls has received numerous inquiries about the status of the International Falls Water…
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June 3, 2022 0

Ugly Grill Contest

Hey listeners of borderland! Do you have an ugly grill? If so, Lakes County 104.1 and The Bridge 1230AM and 95.3 FM want to see your ugly grill. Take a picture of you and your ugly grill and email it to nikkisilvers@rjbroadcasting.com or send it to us on Facebook Messenger and you’ll be entered in…
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May 31, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund Talks “End of Session”

Rep. Rob Ecklund was in studio this morning, and talked about the end of session and the fact that important things did not get taken care of. He also gives his thought on possability of a Special Session being called.


May 27, 2022 0

Sheriff Perryn Hedlund with update

With the Rainy Lake Basin approaching record flood levels, Sheriff Hedlund stopped in to give us an update on the situation and outlook.


May 24, 2022 0

REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, May 17, 2022 9:30 a.m

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Commissioners Pavleck and Adee MEMBERS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE:  Commissioner Skoe and Sjoblom MEMBERS ABSENT:  Commissioner Murray (Medical) OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Dave Reimer, Trent Nicholson, Len Peterson and KCCTV reporter Darcy Sullivan 2022/05-16 Motion by Adee, seconded by Skoe to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes by roll call: Sjoblom, Adee,…
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May 18, 2022 0

Backus Community Center Events

Lois Lundin with the Backus Community Center stopped in to let everyone know what events are upcoming on the calendar at the Backus Community Center.


May 17, 2022 0

Sandbagging Operations at Kerry Park

The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office is announcing that residents in need of sandbags can goto Kerry Park (11 th St. and 6 th Ave., International Falls, MN) and load pallets of sandbags for theirhomes/property beginning on Friday, May 13 th .The Sheriff’s Office has been coordinating logistics and operations plans with the City ofInternational Falls,…
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May 17, 2022 0

Voyageurs National Park Begins Buoy Placement for 2022 Summer Season 

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN – Voyageurs National Park staff are actively placing hazard markers and other buoys within park boundaries. Park staff will make every effort to place buoys in a timely manner for the 2022 summer season but please keep in mind we are also working with flood conditions.   Voyageurs National Park encourages boaters to…
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May 17, 2022 0

Sheriff Perryn Hedlund on Rainy Lake Basin flooding.

The decision has been made to continue the sandbagging efforts on Sunday and not take a break from the operation. We had hoped to provide volunteers and staff a brief rest before continuing operations on Monday, but the high demand for filled sandbags and the rise in water levels due to the recent rain has…
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May 16, 2022 0

Extended Conservation Officer Report

Conservation Officers Darrin Kittelson and Curtis Simonson of International Falls were my guests this morning. We talked about several topics, including Lake Flooding, Fishing Opener, Boating Safety, Fish Limits and more:


May 10, 2022 0