Local Radio
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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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.
On the January 27th edition of the oh Canada Show, Ed was joined by three very special guests. First, for his Lakers segment he was joined by Red Lake, ON native Justin Gelderland(#5). A defenseman recently acquired from the Red Lake Miners. Then, Ed talked with Dawn Martin from the Royal Canadian Legion. He would…
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As arctic air settles into Minnesota, AAA is warning drivers and homeowners to prepare for a surge in cold-weather problems — especially dead car batteries and frozen or burst pipes. AAA spokesperson Brynna Knapp says extreme cold always brings a spike in roadside assistance calls. AAA says cold weather can dramatically reduce a battery’s ability…
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On January 13th’s edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, the talk of the town was hockey, local events, and Olympics. First, Ed was joined by Carter Thiessen (#25) and Teagan Wrolstad ($23) of the Fort Frances Lakers. Then, he was joined by Stacy Cridland.
The FHS Senior High Knowledge Bowl team started their season on January 8th with their first meet in Mt. Iron. They competed against other Northland teams including from Esko, Mesabi East, Littlefork-Big Falls, Hill City and Greenway. Team 1, including Doug Salo, Matthew Foley, Andy Davenport, Bradley Muehring and Sig Ginter, got off to a…
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Looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit? The Littlefork Community Theatre is inviting the community to laugh their way through the season with “10 Ways to Survive the Holidays.” The comedy play, written by Don Zolidis, is presented in ten mini-acts and will be performed at the Littlefork–Big Falls High School…
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Welcome back to winter at Voyageurs and our regular weekly reports! If there’s anyone you know who’d like to be added to our mailing list, please have them email voya_public_affairs@nps.gov With cold weather predicted this coming weekend, the ice is definitely growing out on the lakes! Our staff are busy checking depths across Voyageurs to see…
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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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The Minnesota DNR has finalized one of its largest land acquisitions in decades — nearly 16,000 acres of forested land across ten counties in northern Minnesota are now permanently protected. The move preserves critical habitat, expands public access, and ensures these lands remain forested for generations. DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen says the acquisition brings long-term…
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