Author: Duane Etienne

Local Radio

Northern Minnesota school district votes to close school

The South Koochiching Rainy River School District has two K-12 schools: the Northome School and the Indus School, which are about 80 miles apart. In March the school board chose to explore closing the Indus school due to declining enrollment, a current budget deficit of $400,000, as well as forecasted future deficits. But the Indus…
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June 1, 2023 0

Reward offered to find International Falls arson suspect

Authorities suspect a fire at an International Falls apartment complex last week was an act of arson and a reward is now being offered for information that helps solve the case.  The International Falls Police Department said the fire broke out in the early morning hours of Friday, May 26 at 308 5th Street.  A $10,000…
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June 1, 2023 0

Sports Director KSDM/KGHS to say goodbye, to become the IDS361 Athletic Director.

Timm Ringhofer, Sports Director at KSDM/KGHS and play-by-play personality will be leaving his position here at the station to become the new Athletic Director at ISD361. ISD361 Superintendent says the happy to have him.


May 16, 2023 0

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for northern Minnesota in effect for Tuesday, May 16

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northern Minnesota. The alert takes effect Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 4 a.m. and runs until Tuesday, May 16, at 4 p.m.The affected area includes the northern half of Minnesota, and the tribal nations of Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Leech Lake,…
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May 16, 2023 0

City Councilman Pete Kalar and Police Chief Mike Kostiuk

Councilman Kalar and Chief Kostiuk talk about the move of the police department to Backus Community Center, plus other important issues involving the community.


May 11, 2023 0

Fishing Opener is Saturday, May 13th

Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson was my guest on Lets Talk about it and we talked about the rules and regulations as well as safety for the upcoming fishing opener.


May 9, 2023 0

Rep. Roger Skraba (R) District: 03A Talks topics of current session.

Rep. Roger Skraba talks about Social Security Tax and 2nd amendment topics that were presented. Rep. Roger Skraba talks about his initial thought on legalization of Marijuana was to vote in favor.


May 8, 2023 0

Koochiching Technology Initiative (KTI) and the Digital Connection Committee (DCC)

KTI was created in 2018 as one of the destiny drivers from the Voyage Forward group formed in response to the 2013 Boise curtailment that resulted in the loss of 265 jobs. We are primarily a group of like-minded volunteers championing the technological needs of our community, but we have been very effective. Our first…
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May 4, 2023 0

KOOCHICHING COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

a. Doors Open at 5pm Auxiliary Serving Pulled Pork Sandwiches b. Ticket Sales at 5:30 $25 Packets and $2 Blackout 50/50 Games c. Start at 7pm a. I-Falls VFW, Wednesday, May 10,0800-1100 b. Littlefork at the Jack Pine Savage Cafe, Wednesday, May 17, 0800-1100 c. Poppies – 15-19 May a. Hours of Operation are Monday…
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May 4, 2023 0

Conservation Officer Weekly Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the sturgeon ?keep? season on the Rainy River is in full swing with lots of people out attempting to catch one. People are reminded again to make sure they have all their boat safety equipment on board their boats. A few animal-related complaints were handled throughout the week.…
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May 3, 2023 0