KSDM/KGHS – Local and Regional News – 9/25/2025

The Falls Chamber is inviting the community out this week for Chamber Connect — a fresh take on Business After Hours. It’s happening this Thursday, September 25th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cantilever Distillery.

The evening will feature wings with dipping sauces, deconstructed nachos, and fall-themed drink specials like bourbon apple cider and a salted caramel White Russian.

There will also be raffles, door prizes, and even a silent auction — with items ranging from gift baskets and gift cards, to a full car detail from Border GM.

Tours of Cantilever Distillery will be available, plus outdoor games if the weather holds. Chamber Director JJ McBride says it’s all about connecting the community.

Again, Chamber Connect is this Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cantilever Distillery. Admission is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members.

For duck hunters, the marsh is calling. Minnesota’s regular waterfowl hunting season opens a half-hour before sunrise this Saturday. The Minnesota D-N-R reports the waterfowl counts were generally higher than last year. Total breeding duck abundance was estimated at 417,000 which is eight percent higher than last year, but 32 percent below the long-term average going back to 1968. Hunters can find information about required waterfowl stamps and hunting regulations on the D-N-R website.

The Town of Fort Frances has announced a special meeting of council. It’s scheduled for Saturday, September 27th, at 9:45 a.m. at the Senior Centre on Nelson Street, with a virtual option also available.

The purpose of the meeting is for council to consider an option and lease agreement and pass a by-law between the Town of Fort Frances and Fort Frances Solar LP.

Full agenda details and the Teams meeting link will be posted online at fortfrances.civicweb.net/portal.

The Littlefork-Big Falls School District wraps up celebrating Homecoming with dress-up days with Thursday’s Spirit Day, encouraging students to wear orange and black. Jam-packed with the floats beginning to line up at 2, with the parade at 2:30, pep fest at 1 in the new gym, and varsity volleyball at home. Then Friday night, it’s the big game: varsity football at home, kickoff at 7, with a dance to follow for grades 7-11, ending at 11pm.