Sheriff Peryin Hedlund was my guest this morning as we talked about the Governors visit on Saturday, as well as all the effort going into trying to save homes and keep roads open during this record breaking flood.
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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With the Rainy Lake Basin approaching record flood levels, Sheriff Hedlund stopped in to give us an update on the situation and outlook.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Pavleck and Adee MEMBERS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: Commissioner Skoe and Sjoblom MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Murray (Medical) OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Dave Reimer, Trent Nicholson, Len Peterson and KCCTV reporter Darcy Sullivan 2022/05-16 Motion by Adee, seconded by Skoe to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes by roll call: Sjoblom, Adee,…
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RE: RAINY LAKE BASIN FLOODING UPDATE May 9th, 2022 Rainy Lake water levels continue to rise in response to spring snowmelt and recent rainfall. In response to these rises, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office has activated the Emergency Operations Center to help coordinate resources, track expenses, and streamline information…
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Veterans Service Officer Mark Lessard was in studio for Lets Talk about It, and Mark wanted to get the word out on some events that will be happening that would be of interest to county Veterans.
KOOCHICHING COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE SPONSORED BY VETERANS’ LINKAGE LINE: 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838); WWW.LINKVET.ORG MISSION: To support Koochiching County Veterans and connect them with the federal, state, and county benefits they have earned. Veterans: Seek and/or update Veteran Benefits, Medical Care and Other Earned Benefits. VA Compensation for Injuries or Disease resulting from Military Service VA…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (Int?l Falls #1) on leave. CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) on leave. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) Excellent snow and trail conditions has led to an increase in snowmobilers in the area, although considerably lower than historical levels. Angler numbers have been consistent with mixed reports on success. Equipment maintenance was…
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