For families inspired by the U.S. women’s and men’s Olympic hockey gold, registration is now open for Gigi Marvin’s RinkRat 19 Hockey School in Warroad, Minnesota. Owned and led by Warroad native and 2018 US Women’s Hockey Olympic gold medalist Gigi Marvin, the program focuses on on‑ice skills, dryland training, off‑ice games and team building. 

The summer lineup includes the Faith and Hockey School June 28–July 1, where players ages 8–14 will combine skill coaching with daily Christian teaching and chapel; traditional Hockey School sessions July 5–9, July 12–16 and July 19–23 for ages 3–18; and a 3v3 tournament July 31–Aug. 2 for ages 6–14.

Marvin, who won three Olympic medals with Team USA, aims to help young players improve fundamentals and confidence in a fun, high-energy environment close to home.  Camp is held at the Warroad Olympic Arena, and players can register online or by mail.

Border communities from International Falls to Warroad are watching closely after Canada updated its travel advisory for the United States.

Global Affairs Canada says U.S. Customs and Border Protection may not consistently accept Secure Certificate of Indian Status cards at land and water crossings. The advisory says acceptance is at the discretion of U.S. officials and recommends travelers carry additional documentation, including passports and proof of status.

First Nations leaders in Ontario have also urged members to bring extra paperwork when crossing into Minnesota, citing reports of increased questioning. U.S. law allows certain American Indians born in Canada to enter freely, but officials may require specific documentation to verify eligibility.

The update could impact frequent cross-border travel in northwest Minnesota communities.

A mining company has staked a large new gold exploration property in the Kenora–Rainy River area.

New Age Metals says it has consolidated the Double R Gold Project, covering about 17,620 hectares across 834 mining claims. The property is located roughly 35 kilometres northwest of the Rainy River Mine and 17 kilometres south of the Cameron Gold deposit.

The company says the land package sits in a prospective but underexplored part of the Wabigoon greenstone belt and shows historic gold grain anomalies and reported gold samples. Initial work will focus on compiling existing geological data, followed by phased exploration that could lead to future drilling.

New Age Metals has also recently opened a field office and core facility in Kenora to support its regional exploration activities. The company says it plans to engage with local First Nations as exploration moves forward.

This Thursday, Warroad RiverPlace hosts its first Jam Night for local musicians and music fans led by Soren Oleson! The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a full lineup at the open mic. All are welcome to come and listen, and enjoy the atmosphere as the music unfolds.

And at 6:30, the group event kicks off with an open jam circle on stage. Everyone is welcome to join in on the jam circle and participate at their own accord.

If you simply want to listen to the music, come sit back and enjoy the music at any time. Tech staff will also offer a behind-the-scenes sneak peek to anyone interested in seeing the equipment that helps musicians perform. Learn more about the event tomorrow at warroadriverplace.org.