Author: Jacob Birkemeyer

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A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints

In the early 1970’s an upstart professional hockey league known as the World Hockey Association was formed to challenge the well-established and long-standing National Hockey League. The WHA set its sights on competing with the NHL for players, fans and dollars. The Minnesota Fighting Saints were one of the WHA’s original franchises, playing their games…
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August 2, 2022 0

National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors…
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August 1, 2022 0

Voyageurs National Park Places Hazard Markers, Lifts No Wake Restriction on Rainy Lake Basin, and Starts Boat Tours on Kabetogama Lake

Lake levels on the Rainy Lake Basin of Voyageurs National Park have receded to the level allowable for the lifting of the No-Wake restriction on Rainy Lake within the park, effective Friday, July 29. As a precaution and courtesy, park staff encourage all boaters to reduce their wake when traveling near any docks or infrastructure…
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July 28, 2022 0

International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce – Reboot

Wendy Reiner and Shawn Mason were in studio from the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce to talk about Crazy Days which kicks off tomorrow and all the NEW things up and coming from the Chamber.


July 26, 2022 0

Falls Hunger Coalition (Name Change?)

Ashley Hall was my guest this morning, and Ashley said a name change could be in order and wants area residents to provide some input. We also discussed the growing need in communities for additional help with putting food on the table.


July 21, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Weekly Report District-5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports with the water on Rainy Lake receding approximately 40 inches since the crest and warmer weather, people were out in full swing enjoying lake life. The fishing has slowed a bit on both Rainy Lake and the Rainy River, possibly because of a mayfly hatch. A youth ATV…
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July 19, 2022 0

FEMA to be in area making assessments

Sheriff Peryin Hedlund was in studio to talk about the disaster declaration made by President Biden and FEMA coming into area to make assessments to area homes and businesses.


July 19, 2022 0

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding April 22 – June 15, 2022. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and…
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July 15, 2022 0

Birchdale Jubilee is this Saturday

Soren Olesen was in studio to talk about the Birchdale Jubilee that is this Saturday. Food all Day, Live music all day and many many items to see and much to do.


July 13, 2022 0

International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce now open

Betsy and Kallie with the New International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce stopped by to talk about the newly reopened Chamber of Commerce.


July 13, 2022 0