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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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We continue our look at Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Jim Kaiser with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks says Wednesday’s focus is on something we’re dealing with right now in the region: flooding. Kaiser talks about the current flooding. Thursday’s focus will be on tornadoes….and here’s a reminder that Minnesota will have…
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By: Dawson Peterson dawsonpeterson@rjbroadcasting.com (4/19/2023) Gonvick, MN — Pet owners in the local community will have the chance to ensure their furry friends are up to date on their shots, tick prevention, and deworming treatments this weekend thanks to Cornerstone Veterinary Service’s drive-thru shot clinic in Gonvick. Taking place on Friday, April 21st, and Saturday,…
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Ada, MN – The city of Ada’s flood protection worked about as well as it could during the first wave of the spring melt, and that is in large part because of the work of the Public Works Department staff, according to City of Ada Administrator Ashley Larson. The city will remain alert as the…
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Twin Valley, MN – The Norman County East School Board met on Monday April 17th and Superintendent Rob Nudell shared that the board accepted some resignations and approved hiring new staff for the fall 2023. Another item discussed was the snow days that were taken ahead of Easter, and the NCE Board decided that the…
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Hillsboro, ND – The Hillsboro City Commission met for their second monthly meeting of April on Monday night, and Commission President Levi Reese says they approved the City Audit with a bid from Eide Bailey, which when all is said and done, will get the city all caught up and back on track with operations…
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Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson spoke with R&J Broadcasting’s Joe Lancello Tuesday morning about the flooding situation in the county. The Red River is expected to peak Monday at 34 feet at Halstad. And the Wild Rice River at Hendrum is expected to peak Thursday afternoon at 31 feet before slowly receding.
Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota. Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, says today’s focus is storms, hail and lightning. And on the subject of tornadoes, there will be a statewide tornado drill on Thursday. There will be a drill at 1:45 pm and another at 6:45…
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