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Senator Tom Bakk Announces Retirement from Senate

Minnesota State Senator Tom Bakk (I-Cook) announced today he will not seek re-election for another term in the Senate and will retire at the end of the year.  “Representing the people of the Arrowhead region has been one of the greatest rewards of my life, made possible by the support and patience of my family,”…
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March 17, 2022 0

ISD-361 Superintendent Kevin Grover

Kevin Grover, Superintendent for ISD-361 was my guest for School Matters. Kevin talks about the spring break which starts tomorrow, as well as things associated with Prom and Graduation and how things should be more normal this year.


March 15, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another busy weekend with snowmobile and ice fishing activities on the big lakes. People are reminded to use caution and common sense as the weather warms up and the ice conditions change. Also, it might be a good time to get the shelters off the ice on Rainy…
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March 15, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund (DFL) Int’l Falls.

Rob Ecklund was live in studio to discuss the topics and issues that are being taken up on the House floor and debated.


March 11, 2022 0

Border Bank in International Falls Welcomes New Tenant

Derek Olson, Market President for Border Bank in International Falls and Baudette, announced Erin and Ashley Hall, owners of Evolve U Fitness, will be relocating their fitness facility to the spacious lower level in Border Bank. Evolve U Fitness was housed in the former International Discount Liquor building. The move will result in a greater…
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March 9, 2022 0

Conservation Officer weekly report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile and ice fishing continue to be the main emphasis of enforcement activities. Enforcement action was taken snowmobile registration and exceeding snowmobile trail speed limit regulations. Several animal-related complaints were also handled throughout the week CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending this past week checking ice…
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March 8, 2022 0

City Council International Falls 3-07-22

AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2022 Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (only by unanimous consent). APPROVAL OF MNUTES 1. Minutes of the Tuesday, February 22, 2022…
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March 8, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund in Studio 3-4-22

Representative Rob Ecklund (D) International Falls was my guest in studio, where we discussed a lot about the party line issues and partisanship issues that is being faced at the capitol.


March 7, 2022 0

Spring Cattail Burns in Voyageurs National Park 

Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns throughout park wetlands to treat areas of invasive hybrid cattails from March through May 2022. Activities include burning floating and rooted cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment.  Hybrid cattails have invaded approximately 500-acres…
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March 2, 2022 0

International Falls Chamber of Commerce to close its doors.

March 1, 2022 Dear Chamber Members, The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting of the membership this afternoon at Backus Community Center to address the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on February 7, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Chamber. The membership present, or by proxy, voted in favor…
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March 2, 2022 0