Representative Rob Ecklund (Int’l Falls)
Representative Rob Ecklund joined us in studio. Rob discusses things from the border to Broadband services.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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Assault Causing Bodily Harm in Fort Francis, Ont
On February 03, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that had just occurred at a business on the 400 Block of Portage Avenue South, in the Town of Fort Frances. The accused had attended the address and assaulted a person with a weapon. The victim was…
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Keeping pike? Minnesota has pike zone regulations
If you want to keep northern pike this fishing season, double check regulations and be prepared to measure your fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state. You can find those zone regulations, including a zone map, on the DNR…
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