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Assault Causing Bodily Harm in Fort Francis, Ont

On February 03, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that had just occurred at a business on the 400 Block of Portage Avenue South, in the Town of Fort Frances. The accused had attended the address and assaulted a person with a weapon. The victim was…
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February 7, 2022 0

Keeping pike? Minnesota has pike zone regulations

If you want to keep northern pike this fishing season, double check regulations and be prepared to measure your fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state. You can find those zone regulations, including a zone map, on the DNR…
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February 4, 2022 0

DNR grants help children begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences

We’re pleased to announce another phase of the extremely popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving youth under age 18 can apply for these grants and applications must be received…
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February 4, 2022 0

Come Fly a Kite (yes, really)

Up here in the Northland, we find our outdoor activities when and where we can find them. Mike Bolstad sat down with Kallie Kantos to discuss National Kite day which is Tuesday, Feb 8th. We are hearty here in International Falls, so why not fly a kite this Saturday February 5th. Mike and Kallie will…
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February 3, 2022 0

Mark Lessard Koochiching County VSO

KOOCHICHING COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE SPONSORED BY VETERANS’ LINKAGE LINE: 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838); WWW.LINKVET.ORG MISSION: To support Koochiching County Veterans and connect them with the federal, state, and county benefits they have earned. Veterans: Seek and/or update Veteran Benefits, Medical Care and Other Earned Benefits. VA Compensation for Injuries or Disease resulting from Military Service VA…
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February 3, 2022 0

North Western Health Unit Covid-19 rate numbers remain steady.

Our daily reporting have been updated to include information that better represents the impact of COVID-19 on our region. Due to testing eligibility, case numbers only represent those who live or work in higher-risk settings and daily case numbers should not be used to assess risk in a community or in our region. The current…
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February 1, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Weekly Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (Int?l Falls #1) on leave. CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) on leave. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) Excellent snow and trail conditions has led to an increase in snowmobilers in the area, although considerably lower than historical levels. Angler numbers have been consistent with mixed reports on success. Equipment maintenance was…
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February 1, 2022 0

School Matters with Superintendent Kevin Grover ISD 361, 2-1-2022

Kevin Grover, Superintendent of Schools in International Falls and ISD 361, joined me in studio for the Bi-Monthly program School Matters. Top discussion was the Covid-19 numbers in the school and the hope of a downward trend will continue. The mask mandate was also touched upon.


February 1, 2022 0

25+% Positivity Rate !

Our daily reporting has been updated to include information that better represents the impact of COVID-19 on our region. Due to testing eligibility, case numbers only represent those who live or work in higher-risk settings and daily case numbers should not be used to assess risk in a community or in our region. The current…
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January 28, 2022 0

Black Woods Blizzard Tour

Tim Watson stopped into the studios to talk with Timm Ringhofer about the fund raising efforts for the Black Woods Blizzard Tour snowmobile ride to fight ALS. More info can be found at https://www.neversurrenderinc.org/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry


January 21, 2022 0