Author: Augustus Schmitt

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Muskies Football Test Drive Fundraiser

On Thursday, September 19th the Fort Frances Muskie Football team had a Homecoming fundraiser at Sunset Country Ford where there was a special test driving event. And for each test drive they do, Sunset Country Ford donated $50 to the Muskie Football team. I had the opportunity to talk to a couple of the players…
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September 20, 2024 0

Junior High Shiverland Swim Invitational

Coach JJ McBride has been coaching the Broncos Girls Swim & Dive team for 5 years now, and swimming has been one of her biggest passions for the longest times. Who has a good sized team this year. This upcoming Saturday, September 21st is gonna be the Junior High Shiverland Invitational with Diving at 9am…
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September 19, 2024 0

Food Truck Festival in Virginia

Had enough of food trucks? We doubt it because there’s another festival coming up this next weekend that is all about food trucks! The Virginia Food Truck Festival is this Saturday, September 21st from noon to 6pm and we talked to Ruthie Dixon of the Food Truck Festival Committee. It is also the 6th annual…
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September 19, 2024 0

Oh Canada 9/17 – Rainy River Walleye Tournament

For those that missed the September edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, a portion of this week’s show continued to cover and hype up the Rainy River Walleye Tournament that begins this weekend. Listen to the Oh Canada show every Tuesday morning from 9-10am, hosted by Ed Gackley and featuring local…
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September 18, 2024 0

Oh Canada 9/17 – Canadian Athletes Spotlight

If you missed the September 17th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, here’s the recap of the first portion. Following their first game weekend, Ed brought on a couple players from the Fort Frances Lakers: Carter Deschamps and Whittaker Heart. After a short break, where he talked to them some more…
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September 18, 2024 0

LBF High School Homecoming Coronation

Monday night, Littlefork-Big Falls High School kicked off their Homecoming week with the coronation ceremony. Before the grand coronation the Volleyball, Football, and Cheer teams all went on stage to introduce themselve. Then, our two MCs hosted some fun games for the students like a Fruit Rollup Race, a Bubblegum Pie Contest, and a game…
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September 17, 2024 0

National Park Service and Voyageurs Conservancy Announce Acquisition of 51 Acres on Rainy Lake, 9-16-24

by Mark Miller, Supervisory Park Ranger at VNP VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, Minn. –The National Park Service, in collaboration with Voyageurs Conservancy, has acquired and permanently preserved a 51-acre site on Rainy Lake, furthering conservation efforts within Voyageurs National Park. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the ongoing mission to protect natural habitats and parklands…
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September 17, 2024 0

Muskies to Honour Stars of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s at 75th Homecoming Game Friday September 20 at 3:00 PM

Former Muskie football players, coaches, equipment managers, and officials are invited wear their oldjerseys and jackets to cheer on this year’s team Friday at 3 o’clock when they host Kenora Beaver Brae inthe 75th annual Homecoming game. The game is a rematch of last year’s Winnipeg High School Football League Championship Game that theMuskies won…
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September 17, 2024 0

United For ALICE in Koochiching County

As the United Way of Northeastern MN continues its project on ALICE in the Koochiching area, we reached out to Erin Shay, the Executive Director of United Way NE MN. She first gives us a rundown on what or who ALICE is. She was then asked about how United Way came to get involved in…
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September 16, 2024 0

Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame Deadline for Nominations is October 15, 2024

October 15 is the deadline for nominations for the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame’s next induction ceremony to be held August 9, 2025. Nominations that were submitted for the 2019 and 2022 events but were not selected will also be considered for induction in 2025.  Nominations are made by the general public through an…
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September 16, 2024 0