Author: Augustus Schmitt

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Augie’s Final Coaches Corner – Summer Ball POTW Week 3

Minor Boys:  Levi Dion Major Boys: Axl Mosbeck Minor Girls:  Bee Burmeister  Major Girls:  Emmalyn Bird The full show:


May 30, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Friday 5/29/2026

A 28-year-old International Falls man has been federally indicted after authorities say he kidnapped a seven-year-old Minnesota girl and possessed graphic child sexual abuse material involving multiple children.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Joseph Andrew Bragg made his first federal court appearance Thursday, where a judge ordered him held in custody, calling the allegations…
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May 29, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Thursday 5/28/2026

Save the Boundary Waters Action Fund is endorsing Congresswoman Betty McCollum in her bid for re-election to the U-S House of Representatives.The group says McCollum has spent more than a decade fighting to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from sulfide-ore copper mining near the watershed.Supporters point to McCollum’s legislation aimed at permanently banning…
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May 28, 2026 0

Treatment Court Continued!

Throughout the month of May, we’ve been highlighting the Ninth Judicial District Koochiching County Treatment Court Program and the life-changing difference it is making in our community. Now, we invite you to hear directly from those involved. Listen to audio interviews featuring Treatment Court participants Austin Lara, Steven Waskul, and Celina Deliz, as they share their personal journeys,…
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May 27, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Wednesday 5/27/2026

An Emo man is facing multiple charges following two separate investigations by Rainy River District OPP.Police say 63-year-old Rodney Michael Godbout is charged with breaching a Conditional Sentence Order after investigators alleged he violated residence conditions tied to the order.In a separate incident during the Emo Walleye Classic weekend, officers conducting a RIDE check on…
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May 27, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/26/2026

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families is reminding families about the SUN Bucks program for summer food assistance. Eligible families can receive 120 dollars per child to help buy groceries while school is out for the summer. Most qualifying children are automatically enrolled through programs like SNAP, MFIP, foster care, or free and…
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May 26, 2026 0

Summer Ball 2026 Weeks 1&2 POTW

Players of the Week for Weeks 1 & 2 combined: Minor Girls:  Harlee Olson Major Girls:  Naella Bird Minor Boys:  Sawyer Peterson Major Boys: Sawyer Schmit He declined a radio interview.


May 22, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Friday 5/22/2026

Minnesota’s four State Veterans Cemeteries will honor Memorial Day with special programs this Sunday, May 24th. Ceremonies begin with music at 1:30 p-m, followed by programs at 2 o’clock recognizing the men and women who gave their lives in military service.Services will be held at the State Veterans Cemeteries in Duluth, Little Falls, Preston, and…
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May 22, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Thursday 5/21/2026

Minnesota health officials are reminding families to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date as cases continue to rise across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health says there have been 17 confirmed measles cases so far this year.Health officials say measles spreads very easily, especially in schools and childcare settings, and outbreaks…
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May 21, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Wednesday 5/20/2026

Regional volunteers are being called on this summer to help feed local children through United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s Meet Up and Chow Down program, which returns June 8th.The free summer lunch program serves children ages 1 through 18 across northeastern Minnesota, but organizers say volunteer shortages are putting some locations at risk. Right now,…
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May 20, 2026 0