Author: Duane Etienne

Local Radio

Conservation Officer Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another busy weekend with snowmobile and ice fishing activities on the big lakes. People are reminded to use caution and common sense as the weather warms up and the ice conditions change. Also, it might be a good time to get the shelters off the ice on Rainy…
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March 15, 2022 0

International Falls Chamber of Commerce sets to dissolve, and what that means.

Leif Larson and Tricia Heibel from the International Area Chamber of Commerce were guests this morning. Top discussion was the vote made that will dissolve the Chamber and leave the City without this asset .


March 11, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund (DFL) Int’l Falls.

Rob Ecklund was live in studio to discuss the topics and issues that are being taken up on the House floor and debated.


March 11, 2022 0

The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will close April 30, 2022.

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 members of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce met to vote on a resolution passed by the Board of Directors on February 7, 2022 to dissolve the Chamber. The motion to dissolve was voted on and passed by a majority vote of 17-12. At the membership meeting, Chamber President…
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March 9, 2022 0

Border Bank in International Falls Welcomes New Tenant

Derek Olson, Market President for Border Bank in International Falls and Baudette, announced Erin and Ashley Hall, owners of Evolve U Fitness, will be relocating their fitness facility to the spacious lower level in Border Bank. Evolve U Fitness was housed in the former International Discount Liquor building. The move will result in a greater…
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March 9, 2022 0

Medallion for week 1 found

Congratulations to Cody Ryan. Cody found the week 1 medallion out at Echman Motors.


March 8, 2022 0

Lets Talk about it (Call In)

Duane Etienne and Timm Ringhofer opened up the phone lines this morning for “Lets Talk about it” to let the listeners voice their opinions and concerns or ideas for the proposed Kerry Park Arena Project that Mayor Droba is going to be speaking with legislature representatives about.


March 8, 2022 0

Conservation Officer weekly report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile and ice fishing continue to be the main emphasis of enforcement activities. Enforcement action was taken snowmobile registration and exceeding snowmobile trail speed limit regulations. Several animal-related complaints were also handled throughout the week CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending this past week checking ice…
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March 8, 2022 0

City Council International Falls 3-07-22

AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, March 7, 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 MNUTES 1. Minutes of the Tuesday, February 22, 2022…
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March 8, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund in Studio 3-4-22

Representative Rob Ecklund (D) International Falls was my guest in studio, where we discussed a lot about the party line issues and partisanship issues that is being faced at the capitol.


March 7, 2022 0