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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports most of the week was spent at Camp Ripley for in-service training. The catch-and-release spring walleye season on the Rainy River came to a quiet close with snow and rain moving into the area. Trail issues were also handled. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) reports swings in weather…
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As the 2023 winter season wraps up, we are pleased to report it was a successful month with multiple park users. The final winter Dark Sky full moon hike was held with 29 participants. Both the Kab-Ash and Rainy Lake Ice Roads have closed for the season and with the amazing display of northern lights…
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking residents not to disturb aerial photography targets as crews begin aerial mapping in northwestern Minnesota. Landowners in the area that will have targets placed on or near their property will be contacted directly. Weather permitting, work will begin mid-April and conclude in late May. The mapping will take…
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The Midwest Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Voyageurs National Park’s maintenance team with the 2022 Midwest Region Maintenance Facility Team of the Year Award. During the summer of 2022, the maintenance team overcame facility and operational challenges associated with a record setting flood. Three areas were noted as to how…
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Connect with local resources for small business. A casual networking event to meet your local and regional business resource partners. Tuesday, April 18, 5-7pm Cobblestone Hotel and Suites 1 Memorial Drive International Falls, MN 56649
Voyageurs National Park staff announce ranger – led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage reservations open at 9:00 am CST on April 15 for the 2023 season. Tours departing from Rainy Lake Visitor Center• Discovery Cruise• Gold Mine Tour• Grand Tour• Starwatch Cruise• Kettle Falls CruiseTours departing from Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center• Ellsworth Rock Gardens…
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The new Veterans Lodge is now open at Backus in room 208. Vets from the area should go and check out this place where you can visit and relax with other Vets. Carissa Maclean VSO for Koochiching County talks about this space.
A contingent of students from Ada-Borup-West have spent the week touring our nation’s capital. Close-up has been a program since 1971 allowing students a hands-on learning experience in Washington D.C. In addition to the days spent learning, the students and advisors are able to spend time off-program to see and learn about our Nation’s History.…
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The National Park Service (NPS) will be developing a Frozen Lake Surface Access and Use Plan at Voyageurs National Park and is seeking your input. Since 1979, the NPS has plowed ice roads on Rainy Lake to provide a traditional mode of travel that was established prior to the creation of the park. Ice roads allow…
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