Author: Augustus Schmitt

Local Radio

United Way of NE Minnesota Veterans Cash Raffle Drawing Party

We got to speak with Elizabeth Kelly of United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, where we discussed the organization’s United for Veterans whom is hosting a Cash Raffle Drawing Party on May 8th. Raffle ticketholders are invited to enjoy free appetizers and additional raffles while they await to find out if they are the big winner.…
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April 18, 2025 0

Broncos Softball & Baseball Both Dominate at Lake of the Woods

In International Falls, the Bronco Baseball and Softball teams were both over at Lake of the Woods yesterday, and both teams would get dominant wins over the host. Hayden Swenson drove in seven runs on five hits to lead the Broncos Baseball team past Lake of the Woods 18-5. Swenson doubled in the second scoring…
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April 16, 2025 0

Zac Manka, owner of the Sport Shop, downtown International Falls, talking Bikes!

Many Bikes, Many Sizes, Kids Bikes, Adult Bikes,  Something for Everyone, and if you want EBikes, they are there too! See Zac for any questions you have. Buy Local. Servicing Available. And why wouldn’t you want to buy there…Awesome Service! Check them out now! Click to hear my full interview with Zac.


April 16, 2025 0

MCAC April 7-13 Player of the week – Voyageurs Gutierrez Wins Thanks to Two Homeruns

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its softball weekly awards for the week of April 7-13. Anitza Gutierrez, shortstop for Minnesota North College – Rainy River, earned this week’s MCAC North Division Softball Position Player of the Week award. Gutierrez hit .692, going 9 for 13 from the plate. She had a double…
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April 15, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – April 15th

For the April 15th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, things were spiced up a little with the show being live from Emo Feed & Seed instead of The Flinthouse. This is to promote the Spring Fever Days happening in Emo, Ontario.


April 15, 2025 0

Voyageurs Baseball Swept by Itasca Despite Strong Showing at Plate

The Voyageurs baseball team played two doubleheaders over the weekend against MN North-Itasca. In game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader, bats were strong against Itasca, but it wasn’t enough as the Voyageurs fell 18-11. Itasca collected 20 hits, while Rainy River had 12. Rainy River tied the game up in the bottom of the seventh thanks…
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April 14, 2025 0

Bet on Betty’s Boys in Fort Frances Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament

In Fort Frances, the Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament began Friday night with the Betty’s Boys beating the Cloverfield Thunder, And the Baudette Bears beating Toby’s Torture Chamber. Then, the Betty’s and the Bears would meet in the Finals on Sunday where the Betty’s won the tournament 102-76. This tournament was done in honor…
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April 14, 2025 0

‘Birders’ take note: MN skies dotted with more feathered friends

Minnesota bird enthusiasts should keep their binoculars handy. April is a good month to spot various species migrating back to the region. Experts have tips on making it easier for them to settle in. A good place to start for “birding” during spring migration is the Mississippi River corridor, a key flyway for birds traveling between…
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April 11, 2025 0

Voyageurs Softball Preparing for Conference

The Rainy River Voyageurs Softball team play a pair of doubleheaders the weekend of April 12-13th, and these games will be their openers for conference play this season. Saturday they will play against MN North-Itasca with a 12pm first pitch, and Sunday they’ll play Northland with an 11am first pitch. I got the opportunity to…
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April 11, 2025 0