Author: Augustus Schmitt

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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

Coaches Corner 4-12 with the Broncos Trap Team

Coach James Mann and a couple of his shooters from the Broncos Trap team joined Augie for the April 12th edition of Coaches Corner.


April 12, 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

Voyageurs Men’s Basketball Recap of 2024-2025 Season

The Rainy River Voyageurs Men’s Basketball season sadly came to an end in the Regional tournament back in February. With a young team, multiple returners, and a Head Coach hungry to continue proving why they shouldn’t be underestimated, Rainy River basketball left plenty to look forward to. I got the chance to catch a couple…
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April 11, 2025 0

Voyageurs Baseball Get 3 Back-To-Back Weekly Pitching Awards

March 17-23 Minnesota North College – Rainy River right-handed pitcher Preston Dyok was named this week’s MCAC North Division Baseball Pitcher of the Week honoree. Dyok pitched a 10-inning complete game in one of his two appearances during the week, earning his first collegiate win. He gave up one earned run and scattered six hits while striking out 11 and walking…
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April 10, 2025 0

SuperOne Bakery Easter Celebration

Pre Order these delicious Strawberry Pies for your Easter Celebration! So many beautiful and delicious Goodies to make your Easter celebration special! Let the Super One Bakery do the work for you. Sample Pies Friday and Saturday at Super One Bakery in International Falls.  Hear the full audio below as Dawn visited Rinda at Super One…
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April 10, 2025 0

For youth empowerment work, experts say careful wording can save the day

April is Second Chance Month, with extra focus on helping people with a criminal past keep from becoming repeat offenders. In steering Minnesota youths away from a troubled path, experts said public messaging needs a reset. Recent survey findings from the social issues firm Fenton Communications showed a majority of Americans think violent crime rates for youth are…
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April 10, 2025 0