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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Representative Rob Ecklund Talks “End of Session”
Rep. Rob Ecklund was in studio this morning, and talked about the end of session and the fact that important things did not get taken care of. He also gives his thought on possability of a Special Session being called.
Backus Community Center Events
Lois Lundin with the Backus Community Center stopped in to let everyone know what events are upcoming on the calendar at the Backus Community Center.
Voyageurs National Park Begins Buoy Placement for 2022 Summer Season
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN – Voyageurs National Park staff are actively placing hazard markers and other buoys within park boundaries. Park staff will make every effort to place buoys in a timely manner for the 2022 summer season but please keep in mind we are also working with flood conditions. Voyageurs National Park encourages boaters to…
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Sheriff Perryn Hedlund on Rainy Lake Basin flooding.
The decision has been made to continue the sandbagging efforts on Sunday and not take a break from the operation. We had hoped to provide volunteers and staff a brief rest before continuing operations on Monday, but the high demand for filled sandbags and the rise in water levels due to the recent rain has…
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