Author: Duane Etienne

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Spring Cattail Burns in Voyageurs National Park 

Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns throughout park wetlands to treat areas of invasive hybrid cattails from March through May 2022. Activities include burning floating and rooted cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment.  Hybrid cattails have invaded approximately 500-acres…
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March 2, 2022 0

International Falls Chamber of Commerce to close its doors.

March 1, 2022 Dear Chamber Members, The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting of the membership this afternoon at Backus Community Center to address the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on February 7, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Chamber. The membership present, or by proxy, voted in favor…
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March 2, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report – District 5, 3-1-22

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports monitoring snowmobile and angling activities. Fishing remains poor. There?s deep snow, slush, and significant drifting on area lakes. People with fish houses on area lakes should start coming up with a plan for removal. Area forest roads were checked and timber sale sites were monitored. CO Aaron Larson (Tower) investigated…
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March 1, 2022 0

ISD361 Lifts Mask Mandate

 International Falls School District will no longer require masks to be worn inside any district building given the current quarantine rates, case rates, and county data effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022.  Students riding the school bus for transportation to and from school or for extracurricular transportation do not need to wear masks at this time…
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March 1, 2022 0

School Matters with Superintendent Kevin Grover ISD 361, 3-1-22

Kevin Grover, Superintendent of Schools in International Falls and ISD 361, joined me in studio for the Bi-Monthly program School Matters. Top discussion was the Covid-19 numbers in the school and the removal of the mask mandate within the district.


March 1, 2022 0

Backus Community Center Update

Lois Lundin from the Backus Community Center was in studio to discus the events that are upcoming at the Backus Community Center, and also talks about the upcoming construction that will begin at the AB school.


March 1, 2022 0

International Falls High School Student Council Hosting a Blood Drive

Part of the International Falls Student Council was in studio promoting a much needed Blood Drive being held at the International Falls High School parking area just outside the doors to the swimming pool.


February 24, 2022 0

Tricia Heibel International Falls Area Chamber President.

Tricia Heibel of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce was my guest for Lets Talk about It. Tricia talks about the article that was printed as well as the response from the City Council.


February 23, 2022 0

Statement from City Council regarding Chamber article in Newspaper.

City of International Falls Statement from City Council Motion by Councilor Buller, seconded by Councilor Krause passed 5-0 February 22, 2022 I would like to address some misleading information provided by the Chamber of Commerce in the February 18, 2022 Rainy Lake Gazette article entitled “Chamber Membership to Vote on Dissolution”.  The article provides entirely…
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February 23, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report District 5 2-22-22

CO Darrin Kittelson (Int?l Falls #1) reports snowmobiling and ice fishing activities continue to be the main focus in the area, however participation has been slow with the frigid weather. A youth snowmobile safety class was held with 18 area youth getting their safety certificates. People are reminded that safety should be a priority when…
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February 22, 2022 0