Author: Duane Etienne

Local Radio

Ice Box Days

Denise Kulig with the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce was in to talk about the schedule of events for this years Ice Box Days.


January 13, 2023 0

Sports Backtalk on KSDM/KGHS 1-12-23

Mike Bolstad, George Fraik , Timm Ringhofer, Mark Borman and Duane Etienne talk about the current situations we see in sports today. Listeners can call in with their thoughts as well. Minnesota Wild and Vikings in Playoffs are the main topic this week.


January 12, 2023 0

Cine-5 May be forced to close

Eric Shih, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The only movie theatre in the Rainy Lake area is in danger of shutting its doors. The costs of repairing a water leak affecting the sprinkler system in the Cine 5 Theatres in International Falls, Minn., could be more than the business can bear. Complications from the incident forced…
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January 11, 2023 0

Purple Pride Fund Raising Giveaway Explained

Timm Ringhofer was joined by Mike Bolstad, Kevin Grover and Michael Katrin to explain the fundraiser program that will be starting in the upcoming weeks. Great prizes and a lot of fun that will create funds for Purple Pride.


January 9, 2023 0

Conservation Officer Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent checking ice fishing and spearing activity on Rainy Lake, with some fish being caught. Snowmobile activity is picking up in the area, but trails need more snow as it doesn?t take long for trails to get washed out. Enforcement action was taken for fishing license…
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January 5, 2023 0

Sports Backtalk on KSDM/KGHS 1-5-23

Mike Bolstad, George Fraik , Timm Ringhofer and Duane Etienne talk about the current situations we see in sports today. Listeners can call in with their thoughts as well. Minnesota Wild and their winning ways are the main topic this week after another win.


January 5, 2023 0

School Matters 1/3/2023

ISD361 Superintendent Kevin Grover talks about the upcoming end to the semester as well as other topics from ISD361.


January 4, 2023 0

Ruby’s Pantry put on pause in International Falls

Lois Lundin of the Backus Community Center explains the pause of Ruby’s Pantry distribution in International Falls. The full conversation with Lois Lundin for Backus


January 4, 2023 0

International Falls – Multimodal Transportation Distribution Center

Funding package The total project cost for the Multi-Modal Transportation Distribution Center project is $957,400. TED funds from MnDOT and DEED contributed $657,400 to this project and the rest was funded by the city of International Falls. Description This project will involve improving multimodal transportation and other infrastructure including rail spurs, sewer, water, and other utilities…
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December 28, 2022 0

Voyageurs National Park Announces Winter Visitor Center Hours

Voyageurs National Park staff would like to remind visitors that the Rainy Lake Visitor Center will be reopening on Saturday, January 7, 2023, for the winter season. Hours of operation are Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Beginning today, visitors can view and explore the park’s new Winter Equipment Rentals online service…
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December 27, 2022 0