Author: Augustus Schmitt

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Coaches Corner 3/29/2025

For the March 29th edition of Coach’s Corner, the show began with an interview with Phil Talmage who talked with Augie about the Bingo fundraiser for the Rainy Lake North Stars. This fundraiser is happening at Boondocks Bar & Grill on March 30th, doors open at 11am and the games begin at 2pm. Then, Augie…
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March 29, 2025 0

David Dively of MCD Provides Some Updates

Representative Brion Curran recently highlighted their legislative efforts to enhance services for Minnesotans with disabilities at the 2025 MCD Legislative Forum. We spoke with David Dively of the MCD about some of these policies. They emphasized bipartisan legislation addressing significant issues, including House File 2406, which aims to reduce delays caused by the MnCHOICES assessment…
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March 28, 2025 0

Minnesota Council on Disability March 14th Legislative Forum Recap

The Minnesota Council Disability (MCD) will held its Legislative Forum on Friday, March 14. MCD facilitates this event to connect the community with policymakers. To inform us on what was discussed in the forum, we reached out to David Dively of the MCD. As Minnesota’s lead agency advocating for disability rights, MCD’s Legislative Forum provides a unique format…
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March 27, 2025 0

Local United Way director leading state association Erin Shay named United Ways of Minnesota Board President

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) Executive Director Erin Shay is now the leader of the statewide association, United Ways of Minnesota, in addition to heading the local organization. Most recently, United Ways statewide collaborated with United for ALICE through the association to release the “ALICE in Minnesota: A Study of Financial Hardship” report.  Shay…
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March 26, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – 3/25/2025

For the March 25th edition of the Oh Canada Show Ed Gackley first invited some players from the Lakers: Darnell Kempf and Teagan Wrolstad. The Lakers were sponsored by Northwoods Gallery and Gifts today for their playoff run against the Thunder Bay North Stars. Ed’s next guest was Simone Laser from Royal Canadian Legion Branch…
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March 26, 2025 0

Junkin’ Up North Vendors Deadline April 1st

A fun event is coming up in Eveleth led by Danette Thacker, owner of Riverside Soy Candle, and Junkin’ Up North, is all about vintage and handmade goods which is coming up in a month. This event, as Danette tells us is something new that she wanted to bring to the Iron Range. So what…
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March 25, 2025 0

Rethinking Retirement: Two Reasons High Achievers Struggle With Life After Work

Intense professionals live lives of tremendous success and outstanding accomplishment. As they approach retirement, however, they may expect that they will “figure it out” — that their expertise will carry them through this next phase of their lives. Unfortunately, it doesn’t often work out that way. What are the two big reasons why people with high-paying,…
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March 24, 2025 0

Coach’s Corner 3/22/2025

On the March 22nd edition of Coach’s Corner, hosted by Augie Schmitt every Saturday morning, there were numerous preseason interviews shared of the local Broncos Spring Sports teams. First, Augie shared interviews with Coach Chris Sinclair of the Fort Frances Muskie Boys Hockey team, where he recapped their games at the OFSAA tournament. Then, Augie…
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March 24, 2025 0

Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards

International Falls, MN (March 12, 2025)- The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony.  Large Business of the Year – Border GM Small Business of the Year – Carlson’s Auto Nonprofit Organization of the Year – Servants of Shelter Citizen of the…
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March 23, 2025 0