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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another winter storm has brought most outdoor activities to a halt. The sturgeon ?keep? season on the Rainy River has started, so people are reminded to follow all the special rules that apply when harvesting a sturgeon. Equipment maintenance and training were completed. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls…
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Jenell Feller from Friends Against Abuse joined us for our monthly conversation.
Jagger Lockman discusses his participation in Sunday’s ADCC Jiu Jitsu competition on UFC Fight Pass.
On 04/17/2023, at approximately 1445 hours, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of a private party, located the body of a male underneath the ice near the west end of Grindstone Island. The deceased party has been identified as Derek Villebrun, who had previously been reported missing. The family has been notified and…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports most of the week was spent at Camp Ripley for in-service training. The catch-and-release spring walleye season on the Rainy River came to a quiet close with snow and rain moving into the area. Trail issues were also handled. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) reports swings in weather…
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As the 2023 winter season wraps up, we are pleased to report it was a successful month with multiple park users. The final winter Dark Sky full moon hike was held with 29 participants. Both the Kab-Ash and Rainy Lake Ice Roads have closed for the season and with the amazing display of northern lights…
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking residents not to disturb aerial photography targets as crews begin aerial mapping in northwestern Minnesota. Landowners in the area that will have targets placed on or near their property will be contacted directly. Weather permitting, work will begin mid-April and conclude in late May. The mapping will take…
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The Midwest Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Voyageurs National Park’s maintenance team with the 2022 Midwest Region Maintenance Facility Team of the Year Award. During the summer of 2022, the maintenance team overcame facility and operational challenges associated with a record setting flood. Three areas were noted as to how…
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Connect with local resources for small business. A casual networking event to meet your local and regional business resource partners. Tuesday, April 18, 5-7pm Cobblestone Hotel and Suites 1 Memorial Drive International Falls, MN 56649