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INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN – Voyageurs National Park staff are actively placing hazard markers and other buoys within park boundaries. Park staff will make every effort to place buoys in a timely manner for the 2022 summer season but please keep in mind we are also working with flood conditions. Voyageurs National Park encourages boaters to…
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The decision has been made to continue the sandbagging efforts on Sunday and not take a break from the operation. We had hoped to provide volunteers and staff a brief rest before continuing operations on Monday, but the high demand for filled sandbags and the rise in water levels due to the recent rain has…
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Conservation Officers Darrin Kittelson and Curtis Simonson of International Falls were my guests this morning. We talked about several topics, including Lake Flooding, Fishing Opener, Boating Safety, Fish Limits and more:
Based upon current staffing the National Park Service and the Kettle Falls concession staff will operate the Kettle Falls portage seven days a week from 7:30 am until dark. This will include the new aquatic invasive species (AIS) decontamination process for vessels being portaged from Rainy Lake to Namakan Lake. Boaters wanting to portage are reminded…
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Work on Hwy 53 in International Falls is expected to resume on May 16, 2022. Landscaping and tree planting will be occurring from May 16 until June 1, followed by bench and kiosk installation with projected completion of July 1. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with 11’ width, single lane traffic using the center…
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RE: RAINY LAKE BASIN FLOODING UPDATE May 9th, 2022 Rainy Lake water levels continue to rise in response to spring snowmelt and recent rainfall. In response to these rises, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office has activated the Emergency Operations Center to help coordinate resources, track expenses, and streamline information…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the lake sturgeon keep season on the Rainy River ended. The activity was busy with the nice weather and a local tournament being held. People are reminded to make sure they have all their boat safety equipment before going on the water. Enforcement action was taken for illegal-length…
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Today, the Minnesota House approved a compromise Veterans & Military Affairs finance bill following a bipartisan agreement with the Senate. This bill invests significant new funding to address veterans homelessness, provides additional funding for Minnesota’s new veterans homes, and offers service bonuses to those who served during the post-9/11 Global War on Terror.…
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Mike Bolstad spoke with International Falls High School councilor Thane Greewatz about the awards of scholarships that were awarded to local students.
Representative Rob Ecklund calls in and talks about some of the items taken up at the House over the past week.