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Local Radio

Nashville Singer coming to the Northland

Des Arnold from Boondocks in Ray, MN stopped by to talk about the Nashville Singer Craig Curtis will be bring his musical style and talent to the Northland.


February 22, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund talks about Broadband access around the Northland.

Representaive Rob Ecklund talks about the things that will need to happen for continued development of rural broadband development. The entire interview with Rep Ecklund can be heard here https://rjbroadcasting.com/2022/02/18/representative-rob-ecklund-intl-falls-2/


February 18, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund (Int’l Falls)

Representative Rob Ecklund joined us in studio. Rob discusses things from the border to Broadband services.


February 18, 2022 0

Lois Lundin Backus Communty Center

Lois talks about some upcoming events that will be held at the Backus Community Center as well as more information about the housing development scheduled for the old AB Building.


February 15, 2022 0

School Matters with Superintendent Kevin Grover ISD 361, 2-15-22

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 hope of a downward trend will continue. The mask mandate was also touched upon.


February 15, 2022 0

Special Membership Meeting Regarding Dissolution of Chamber

The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is calling a special meeting of the Chamber membership. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the current state of the Chamber. On Monday, February 7, 2022, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to dissolve the Chamber. This action requires a vote of the…
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February 10, 2022 0

National Pizza Day

National Pizza Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9th. KGHS/KSDM along with Boondocks Bar and Grill, Border Bar Pizza, Sammy’s Pizza, Pizza Barn, Rainy Lake Grill, and Eckman’s GM will be giving away 20 pizzas! Be listening tomorrow between 7am and 3pm for your chance to win a pizza from one of our amazing sponsors.


February 8, 2022 0

Esthetics by Ashley

Glow North – Esthetics by Ashley joined me for Lets Talk about it to announce their new business venture, and let us all know about what they do and what services they offer.


February 8, 2022 0

Increase in Syphilis cases in the Region (NWHU)

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) catchment area is seeing an increased number of infectious syphilis cases. Although case rates have been rising since 2018, there was a drastic increase in 2021, where rates rose by 107% since 2020. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal,…
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February 8, 2022 0

DNR Conservation Officer Report District 5 2-8-22

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile activity in the area is picking up with the recent snowfall. Trails are in great shape but lake surfaces remain rough. Ice fishing has been slow on Rainy Lake, but it hasn’t stopped people from getting outdoors to enjoy the hopes of catching a fish or two.…
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February 8, 2022 0