Oh Canada Show – May 19th
Check out the May 19th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley!
Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/19/2026
This year is proving to be heavy for many of Minnesota’s Latino residents. But a new documentary reveals hope that’s been building for some time.“Nuestro Norte” is a short film directed by Martín Blanco, a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela who arrived in Minnesota at age 10. His movie is a portrait of five community leaders…
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Treatment Court Month Continued – Kim Burnell’s Story
As we continue our coverage of our Koochiching County’s Treatment Court Program, we welcome in a participant of the program, Kim Burnell. Kim gives us her experiences with addition, acceptance into the program, and the changes because of the support that she receives from the program, and the people that is making our Treatment Court…
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Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/12/2026
A Ontario Provincial Police investigation in Fort Frances has resulted in impaired driving charges against a local resident. Police say officers with the Rainy River District OPP, assisted by the Treaty Three Police Service, responded Saturday to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, later determining…
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Busy Weekend on the Diamond for Borderland Softball
International Falls and Littlefork-Big Falls played the Borderland Battle on the softball diamond Friday, while the Broncos also picked up a weekend win over Marshall.The day started with the Broncos falling to Moose Lake-Willow River 6-3. The Rebels were powered by a three-run homer from Jessie Volk and strong pitching, striking out 13 Broncos hitters.Moose…
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Local and Regional News, Monday 5/11/2026
A proposed data center project in Hermantown is drawing continued debate as communities across the country weigh the benefits and concerns tied to the fast-growing industry.Critics have raised questions about environmental impacts, tax incentives, and water use connected to massive facilities designed to process artificial intelligence and other digital data.Meanwhile, Minnesota-based Geronimo Power is promoting…
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Local and Regional News, Friday 5/8/2026
Minnesota pollution officials say residents should prepare for another active summer for poor air quality tied to wildfire smoke and ozone pollution. State meteorologists predict between 12 and 16 smoke-impacted days this summer, along with up to six high-ozone days during hot weather. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler says air quality affects every Minnesotan. Officials encourage…
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Local and Regional News, Thursday 5/7/2026
Minnesota is preparing to ban cryptocurrency kiosks statewide amid growing concerns about scams targeting consumers. Governor Tim Walz signed the law this week, requiring crypto kiosks to go offline by August first and removed completely by the end of the year.State officials say Minnesota has seen more than 130 reported crypto kiosk scam complaints since…
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Local and Regional News, Wednesday 5/6/2026
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are reminding Minnesotans to take precautions as tick season ramps up.Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in the U.S., and in Minnesota, about one in three blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that causes it. The good news—ticks typically need to be attached for more…
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