Fishing Opener is Saturday, May 13th
Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson was my guest on Lets Talk about it and we talked about the rules and regulations as well as safety for the upcoming fishing opener.
Koochiching Technology Initiative (KTI) and the Digital Connection Committee (DCC)
KTI was created in 2018 as one of the destiny drivers from the Voyage Forward group formed in response to the 2013 Boise curtailment that resulted in the loss of 265 jobs. We are primarily a group of like-minded volunteers championing the technological needs of our community, but we have been very effective. Our first…
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Conservation Officer Weekly Report – District 5
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the sturgeon ?keep? season on the Rainy River is in full swing with lots of people out attempting to catch one. People are reminded again to make sure they have all their boat safety equipment on board their boats. A few animal-related complaints were handled throughout the week.…
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ISD361 Superintendent Kevin Grover Talks about the challenges for local youth golf.
Kevin Grover talked about the boys and girls golf teams having to travel over the border to practice and what it might mean to the future of the program.
GARRETT LARSON, OWNER OF RONNINGS, IS SBA’S MINNESOTA YOUNG
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Garrett Larson,owner of four Ronnings stores in greater Minnesota, the 2023 SBA Minnesota YoungEntrepreneur of the Year.SBA’s Minnesota District will recognize Larson and all other 2023 state winners at aninvitation-only event in May as part of National Small Business Week. Larson also willbe celebrated…
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Conservation Officer Weekly Report-District 5
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another winter storm has brought most outdoor activities to a halt. The sturgeon ?keep? season on the Rainy River has started, so people are reminded to follow all the special rules that apply when harvesting a sturgeon. Equipment maintenance and training were completed. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls…
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Missing Falls Man found under Ice
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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Conservation Officer Report District-5
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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Voyageur National Park News
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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National Park Service Midwest Regional Office Awards Voyageurs National Park Staff the 2022 Midwest Region Maintenance Facility Team of the Year Award
The Midwest Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Voyageurs National Park’s maintenance team with the 2022 Midwest Region Maintenance Facility Team of the Year Award. During the summer of 2022, the maintenance team overcame facility and operational challenges associated with a record setting flood. Three areas were noted as to how…
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