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International Falls City Council Meeting 4-18-22

AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, April 18, 2022 Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (only by unanimous consent). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Monday, April 4, 2022 regular…
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April 19, 2022 0

Voyageur National Park announces portage restrictions.

Bob DeGross, Superintendent Voyageur National Park talks about what to expect if you are portaging from Rainy Lake upstream to Namakan.


April 19, 2022 0

Local Chapter of Minnesota Deer Hunters Association to hold Banquet.

Bobbi Bernath with the local chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association was my guest for “Lets Talk About It” to talk about the upcoming Banquet. Lots of prizes to be had, but registration is required.


April 14, 2022 0

Voyageurs National Park Establishes Vessel Decontamination Station at Kettle Falls Portage 

In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is starting a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage areas.    Voyageurs National Park management will now require all vessels crossing…
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April 13, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report – District 5

CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) reports spending the past week attending training at Camp Ripley and working the Rainy River. This past weekend had many people out on the Rainy River. Simonson would like to remind people to check boat registration before hitting the water for the first time this open water season and…
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April 13, 2022 0

NWHU Covid Case Numbers going up.

As a 6th wave of COVID-19 begins in the province, local case numbers are increasing in many of our communities. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) notes that the virus, including the BA 2 variant, is circulating in the region. Public health officials urge residents to stay home and isolate if they are feeling unwell. Due to eligibility…
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April 13, 2022 0

Voyageur National Park Reservations for 2022 Boat Tours Open April 15 with New Fee Rates 

 Beginning at 9 am CST on April 15, visitors can start reserving their seats aboard Voyageurs National Park’s Voyageur tour boat on Rainy Lake, or the new Ne-Zho-Dain tour boat on Kabetogama, at rates recently approved by the National Park Service.   During the summer of 2021, the National Park Service completed a Civic Engagement process to determine if changes…
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April 12, 2022 0

ISD361 Superintendent warns families of possible inappropriate video.

Dear Families, Over the past several days, we have become aware of possibly inappropriate videos being available to children online.  The videos reportedly feature a teddy bear-like creature with sharp teeth called “Huggy Wuggy,” who sings songs with violent lyrics. While there has been no documented evidence of these videos actually appearing on these platforms,…
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April 12, 2022 0

KAPE looking for a safe Prom

Jenesa Belaski talks about how KAPE is working with parents and students to ensure a safe Prom experience this year in International Falls.


April 7, 2022 0

City Council Meeting, International Falls 4-4-22

AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, April 4, 2022 Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street Remote access has been set up for this meeting. Joining by computer: Go to the URL: https://zoom.us/i/5664912345Follow on-screen instructionsPasscode: 56649 Joining by Smart Phone app: Install the Zoom app for Android or iPhone.Start the…
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April 6, 2022 0