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RLSFC Continues propping up 41st Annual Derby

The Rainy Lake Sports Fishing Club is gearing up for the 41st Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle, happening Saturday, February 28th from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Sand Bay area at Rainy Lake Marine’s main entrance. More than $15,000 in cash and prizes will be given away, including $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000…
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February 20, 2026 0

International Falls Chamber Partnering with NE MN Small Business Development Center

The I Falls Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the NE MN Small Business Development Center to host a Minnesota Paid Leave Lunch and Learn next month. The free one-hour workshop is set for Thursday, March 5th at noon at the Cobblestone Hotel. The session is designed specifically for small business owners and will cover…
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February 19, 2026 0

Keep Our Waters Clean When Ice Fishing

The Keep It Clean program is expanding its presence on Rainy Lake this winter, encouraging anglers to properly dispose of trash and waste while out on the ice.Jolene Simon with the Koochiching County Soil and Water Conservation District says the program began in Lake of the Woods more than a decade ago and has grown…
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February 18, 2026 0

Knights of Columbus’s Annual Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus are gearing up for their annual Lenten Fish Fries beginning this Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall in International Falls. Six fish fries are scheduled, running Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting February 20th through March 27th. Organizers say the tradition has been happening for at least 35 years. Meal…
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February 17, 2026 0

Aesthetic Collective’s Open House on Friday the 13th

A new business is opening its doors in International Falls this week. The Aesthetic Collective is a collaborative space offering a wide range of beauty, wellness, and self-care services, and they will host its open house Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 825 Third Avenue. Owners say the space brings together multiple local professionals…
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February 12, 2026 0

MN Power Helps with Surviving the Winter

With extreme cold settling in across the Northland, Minnesota Power is reminding customers they’re not alone when it comes to staying warm — or keeping energy bills under control. Minnesota Power representatives Amy Rutledge and Crystal Pelkey joined us this week to talk about resources available during the winter months. Rutledge says winter reliability and…
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February 4, 2026 0

Aging Matters – February 2nd, 2026

George and Sue Fraik with guest Sarah Kumfer, Food Service Manager for the ARrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA). Sarah gives information on the food programs in our community.


February 2, 2026 0

The Quarry Blast that shook the Borderland

The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Tuesday, December 9th’s loud boom across the region came from a controlled quarry blast north of Fort Frances. Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund says agencies on both sides of the border were initially unaware of the activity. Weather conditions helped the shockwave travel unusually far. Future blasts will…
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December 11, 2025 0

Some Changes At Looney’s

Looney’s Brew in Ranier is entering a brand new chapter. After nearly a decade of brewing more than 40 unique beers, Looney’s is transitioning its brewery space into a full bakery operated by Cake & Crust. Owner Matt Kavanaugh joined us in studio, and says the change comes after realizing it was time for something…
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November 24, 2025 0

School Matters – 11/10/2025

School Matters is a monthly program during Let’s Talk About where Beth Shermoen, Superintendent of ISD #361, joins us in the studio to talk about school events.


November 10, 2025 0