Author: Jacob Birkemeyer

Local Radio

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

ISD361 Superintendent Kevin Grover Talks about the challenges for local youth golf.

Kevin Grover talked about the boys and girls golf teams having to travel over the border to practice and what it might mean to the future of the program.


May 3, 2023 0

GARRETT LARSON, OWNER OF RONNINGS, IS SBA’S MINNESOTA YOUNG

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Garrett Larson,owner of four Ronnings stores in greater Minnesota, the 2023 SBA Minnesota YoungEntrepreneur of the Year.SBA’s Minnesota District will recognize Larson and all other 2023 state winners at aninvitation-only event in May as part of National Small Business Week. Larson also willbe celebrated…
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April 26, 2023 0

Conservation Officer Weekly Report-District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another winter storm has brought most outdoor activities to a halt. The sturgeon ?keep? season on the Rainy River has started, so people are reminded to follow all the special rules that apply when harvesting a sturgeon. Equipment maintenance and training were completed. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls…
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April 26, 2023 0

Ada, Catch the Spirit!

4/19/2023 Community Spirit was on display during the annual Ada, Catch the Spirit! Event held Wednesday night. Held at the Ada Events Center, the Ada, Catch the spirit! Event gives civic organizations an opportunity to update on their projects and goals. LeeAnn Hall, of the Ada Chamber of Commerce and one of the organizers of…
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April 20, 2023 0

Missing Falls Man found under Ice

On 04/17/2023, at approximately 1445 hours, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of a private party, located the body of a male underneath the ice near the west end of Grindstone Island. The deceased party has been identified as Derek Villebrun, who had previously been reported missing. The family has been notified and…
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April 19, 2023 0