Sheriff Perryn Hedlund Talks Historic Flooding
With the Historic marks experienced here in International Falls and the Rainy Lake Basin, Sheriff Hedlund talks about the slow receding we will see and the clean-up efforts that will follow.
Jon McDonald Forestry Division of the MN DNR
Timm Ringhoffer talke with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues as it pertains to Drones during fire fighting deployments. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.
Sandbag Operations Winding Down, National Guard Demobilizing
Rainy Lake has crested today and is expected to begin receding between now and June 20, barring no severe weather events. With a decrease in demand for sandbags over the last week and a stockpile of 100,000 filled sandbags for the community at the ready, active sandbagging operations at Kerry Park are shutting down for…
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Conservation Officer weekly reports 6/7/22
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) worked on flood relief. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending time checking muskie anglers on the Bigfork River this past weekend, monitoring ATV activity and assisting with flood-related issues on Rainy Lake. Simonson would like to remind people that deer are starting to drop their fawns throughout…
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New Cobblestone Hotel/Bar/Restaurant
The New Cobblestone Hotel and Suites is set for a soft opening the middle of this month. Brian Murry and Michael Camelia of Cobblestone joined me to talk about the excitement of this opening.
MnDOT extends emergency grade raise, reminds motorists to follow signal systems on Hwy 11
MnDOT will be extending the emergency grade raise on Hwy 11 on Rainy Lake near Island View. While the grade raise is being constructed, motorists should expect delays. Single lane bypasses are controlled by signals or by stop and take turns. MnDOT has been monitoring the bypass signal systems and have them timed appropriately for…
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Record flooding on Rainy Lake engulfs MN-Ontario border communities
Fort Frances, Ontario resident Nathan Calder said the town’s Rainy Lake shorefront would normally be busy this time of year with beach-goers, baseball games and drivers cruising up the riverfront. For weeks, Fort Frances residents and those in the neighboring Minnesota communities of International Falls and Ranier have watched Rainy Lake and Rainy River waters…
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Special City Council Meeting for emergency declaration
At a special City Council meeting on June 3rd, the City Administrator explains to the council what actions are to be taken for the emergency declaration. Mayor Harley Droba asked the status of the water treatment plant and what actions at the facility were upcoming. Public Works Director explains.
International Falls Water Treatment Plant not in jeopardy due to flooding
CITY OF INTERNATIONAL FALLS 600 4th Street INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN 56649 Telephone (218) 283-9484 Fax 218/283-3590 OFFICE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND NEWS RELEASE Water Treatment Plant (INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN), Monday, June 2, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. The City of International Falls has received numerous inquiries about the status of the International Falls Water…
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Ugly Grill Contest
Hey listeners of borderland! Do you have an ugly grill? If so, Lakes County 104.1 and The Bridge 1230AM and 95.3 FM want to see your ugly grill. Take a picture of you and your ugly grill and email it to nikkisilvers@rjbroadcasting.com or send it to us on Facebook Messenger and you’ll be entered in…
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