Local Radio
It’s a sure sign of spring at Voyageurs National Park, as all winter trails are now officially closed for the season. Park officials say crews are removing snowmobile trail markers this week, marking the end of winter recreation across the park. All snowmobile trails and ice roads, including Rainy Lake and Kabetogama routes, are now…
Read more
A growing debate continues over the future of the Boundary Waters, as federal protections face a possible rollback in Washington.Supporters of conservation say the concern centers on proposed copper mining near Ely, which could impact waterways flowing throughout the region and beyond. The Boundary Waters is now ranked among the most endangered public lands in…
Read more
The Ontario Provincial Police say a routine traffic stop in Fort Frances, Ontario has led to multiple charges for an impaired driver.Officers with the Rainy River District Detachment stopped a vehicle March 12th that was travelling without licence plates. During the investigation, police say open alcohol was found within reach of the driver.As a result,…
Read more
Lawmakers at the Minnesota Legislature spent the past week advancing a number of bills focused on supporting veterans across the state.The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs reports 15 veterans-related bills were heard in six legislative committees as lawmakers work toward upcoming committee deadlines.Among the measures moving forward are proposals to expand benefits for veterans of…
Read more
A folk music trio from Canada will be making a stop in International Falls this week for a live performance.The Janzen Boys will perform Wednesday, March 19th at the John Faith Little Theatre.The Winnipeg-based group says their sound blends folk, roots, and country music, built around strong vocal harmonies. The band says audiences can expect…
Read more
Residents in the Rainy River area will have a chance this weekend to learn how collecting tree cones can actually earn them some extra cash.The Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a cone collecting workshop Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rainier Community Building.Program coordinator Jolene Simon says the free event…
Read more
A big night at Ice For Kids Arena helped raise thousands of dollars for local health care.During the final regular-season home game for the Fort Frances Lakers, fans rallied behind a Hockey Fights Cancer fundraiser supporting the Lights, Camera, Diagnosis initiative.By the end of the night, the event raised $2,484 for the campaign.Holly Kaemingh says…
Read more
A new survey from AAA says one in four Minnesotans plans to take a spring break vacation this year.According to AAA, 26 percent of Minnesotans say they’ll travel for spring break in 2026, with most heading out of state, while a smaller number plan international trips. Based on AAA bookings, top destinations include Orlando, Fort…
Read more
Residents served by the North Star Electric Cooperative Kabetogama substation should plan for a scheduled power outage Thursday morning.The cooperative says members in the Kabetogama, Ash River, Ray, and Ash Lake areas will be affected Thursday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while crews from Minnkota Power Cooperative perform emergency maintenance on the…
Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travelers heading north for March Break to plan ahead for a smoother trip across the border.Officials say in 2025 the agency welcomed more than 82 million travelers, while also intercepting over 83 thousand kilograms of illegal drugs and seizing more than 17,700 weapons and firearms.The agency encourages travelers…
Read more