FEMA to be in area making assessments
Sheriff Peryin Hedlund was in studio to talk about the disaster declaration made by President Biden and FEMA coming into area to make assessments to area homes and businesses.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding April 22 – June 15, 2022. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and…
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Birchdale Jubilee is this Saturday
Soren Olesen was in studio to talk about the Birchdale Jubilee that is this Saturday. Food all Day, Live music all day and many many items to see and much to do.
International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce now open
Betsy and Kallie with the New International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce stopped by to talk about the newly reopened Chamber of Commerce.
Conservation Officer Weekly Report District-5
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls#1) reports water levels on Rainy Lake continue to drop, but are still at flood level. The Voyageurs National Park Visitor Center boat ramp is back open, which will give people more access to the lake. People are still reminded that the no-wake zone ordinance is still in effect. Several animal-related…
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KAPE adds summer getaway trips for High School Students
Jenesa Balaski and BethAnne Slatinski came in and talked about the getaway plans for area High School Students grade 7 thru 12 for July. Additional plans are in the making.
Voyageurs National Park to Reopen Rainy Lake Boat Launch and Resume Full-Service Operations at Kettle Falls
Voyageurs National Park is lifting the temporary closure of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center boat launch beginning Friday, July 8, followed by 19 Rainy Lake campsites reopening the following day on Saturday, July 9. Other Rainy Lake campsites in the park remain closed due to flood conditions. You can find an updated campsite closure list…
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Voyageurs National Park Places Hazard Markers and Lifts No Wake
Restriction on Namakan Basin
Lake levels within the Namakan Basin (Namakan, Kabetogama, and SandPoint Lakes) of Voyageurs National Park have receded to the level to allow for the lifting of the No-Wakerestriction on Kabetogama, Namakan, and Sand Point Lakes. As a precaution and courtesy, park staff encourage all boaters to reduce their wake when traveling near any docks or…
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MnDOT to begin removing Hwy 11 temporary grade raises
MnDOT will begin removing the temporary, emergency grade raises on Hwy 11 near Rainy Lake as soon as the end of the week of July 5 or the beginning of the week of July 11. Work will begin near Tilson’s Bay and move to the east. It is expected to take several weeks to remove…
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International Falls City Council Meeting 7-5-22
AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 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 MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Monday, June 20, 2022,…
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