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.
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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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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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.
Aging Matters – November 3rd, 2025
Aging Matters is a monthly program on KSDM/KGHS hosted the first Monday, and this week’s discussion followed Aging and Independence.
Let’s Talk About It – KOOTASCA Energy Assistance
As colder weather settles in, KOOTASCA Community Action is reminding residents that help is available for heating costs through the Energy Assistance Program. We at the station got to speak with Autumn O’Brien, Energy Assistance Coordinator for KOOTASCA.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with ISD 361’s Mrs Christianson
In light of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), I made a trip to FHS to interview Rosa Christianson. She teaches Spanish at the High School and Elementary for ISD 361.
Let’s Talk – Carson Kostuik Searching For Yearbooks
Carson Kostiuk Joined Dawn in the Studio for Let’s Talk about it, courtesy of PCA Carson : On His Trip to the Saint James Hotel, scariest place to visit His employment at Super One Foods And his Yearbook Collection, Please help Carson with these yearbooks left to collect. 1933, 1934, 1936, 1941, 1944, 1945, 1949
Aging Matters – October 6th, 2025
Aging Matters Radio Show with George and Sue Fraik First Monday of the Month on Lakes Country 104.1 and The Bear 95.3 This week George and Sue invite Jenn Baker, Physical Therapist at Rainy Lake Medical Center, as they discuss falling, how falls negatively affect our health, what common injuries that present themselves, and some ways to prevent…
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Aging Matters – September 3rd
On September 3rd, at 8:30am we had our monthly Aging Matters program with George and Sue Fraik, and Guest Gale Gagnier, a registered Death Doula. Gale speaks about a program coming up at Backus Community Center and much much more!