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Yer a Blizzard, Harry and Blizzo join the state’s snowplow fleet as winners of the 2023 “Name a Snowplow” contest, along with six other popular names, the Minnesota of Transportation announced today. More than 64,000 voters cast a ballot in the contest. One newly named snowplow will be assigned to each of MnDOT’s eight districts. The…
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Embrace the winter darkness and discover Minnesota’s boreal skies. For generations, humans have looked to the stars for inspiration and connection. Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border is a rare sanctuary for starry skies. Voyageurs National Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota make up one of the largest Dark Sky Regions in the…
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Minnesota North College is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Open House events, offeringprospective students and families the opportunity to explore the college’s programs, facilities, resources, and our six campuses throughout “The North”. The events will take place on:Vermilion Campus – Saturday, February 4, 10:00 – 1:00 PMMesabi Eveleth & Virginia Campuses – Thursday, March…
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Rainy Lake Medical Center officials this week announced signing a letter of intent to purchaseand acquire City Drug Store. The signed letter has full support of both RLMC officials and Gary Anderson, owner of CityDrug. While an agreement isn’t expected to be finalized for 6-12 months, Robb Pastor, RLMCCEO, and Anderson both said they’re excited for the future. “We’re honored to…
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Doug Wittman, an Army veteran will be walking during the month of February to get donations for Veterans Suicide awareness. Doug explains why he is doing this:
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the fresh dumping of snow was welcomed by snowmobilers, but the cold weather was not. Ice anglers on Sand Bay of Rainy Lake continue to have some success, but the cold weather has also damped their success. Time was also spent on equipment issues and fur registration, along…
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David L. Felch, Chief Executive Officer of Border Bank, announced Border Bank has purchased NorthernAg, an insurance agency focused on improving the financial security of producers by providingrisk management tools, including crop insurance and marketing plans.Northern Ag will continue to operate business as usual, keeping the name “Northern Ag” andtheir offices in Thief River Falls,…
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Denise Kulig with the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce talks about Ice Box Days and the events that will be kicking off as well as those that have already occured.
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittleson was my guest and we discussed the trail conditions on both trails and area lakes. Darrin also talked about Law requirements as it pertained to Snowmobiles and some differences between speed on and off of Voyageur National Park Lakes and Trails.
Tim Watson discusses his snowmobile ride for ALS. Donations can be made at https://www.neversurrenderinc.org.