Local Radio
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.
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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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
RLMC is among growing list of strained healthcare systems pausing some services due to limited hospital space across the region and nation. RLMC’s decision allows priority to be given to patients needing the highest level of care. Local hospital officials said if someone is in need of emergency care to come to the emergency room…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports ice fishing and spearing activity on Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama have been slow because of the frigid temperatures. Snowmobile activity has also been minimal with Saturday being the busiest day. After then it was relatively quiet. Enforcement action for the week involved illegal ATV operations. CO John…
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Tricia Heibel joined me in studio to talk about the events for Icebox Days. Tricia Says although some events are scaled back, there should still be plenty of fun and activities for everyone.
Extended EventsVIRTUAL Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run 5k & 10k Races. Complete race no later than midnight Sunday, January 31, 2022! Register before midnight on Saturday, January 15th at https://www.tempotickets.com/FYGBR2022. For more details, email the Chamber at tricia@intlfalls.org. Icebox Days Snowman & Snow Sculpture Contest through KGHS-KSDM Radio. Submit your entry to KGHS-KSDM now through Friday, January 28th! Prizes awarded…
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Snowmobile Trails:International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Not Open Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) – Open, portages are groomed, lake is not groomed Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open, not groomed Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Not Open Ash River to Kettle…
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With COVID-19 cases on the rise due to the highly transmissible omicron variant, Essentia Health is encouraging people to get tested using one of our various testing methods. If you are having mild cold symptoms and aren’t sure if it’s COVID, please do not go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports fur registration was attended at the International Falls Area DNR office. Overall trapper numbers were down in the area, but just about everybody had their furs. A report of a vehicle going through the ice on Rainy Lake was taken. Luckily, the individual was able to get out…
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