Author: Augustus Schmitt

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Minnesota DPS unveils first major website update since 2011

The Department of Public Safety says the new site is more mobile-friendly, and features additional features and content to improve the experience of Minnesotans. Author: Dana Thiede ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) impacts the lives of all state residents, as an umbrella for 12 agencies that handle duties from dealing…
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November 14, 2024 0

Here are the latest inductees to the Toy Hall of Fame

The collectibles were recognized for encouraging fantasy and storytelling — the kind of creative play the Hall of Fame demands of inductees. Author: CAROLYN THOMPSON (Associated Press) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — My Little Pony finally made it to the winner’s circle. After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of…
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November 14, 2024 0

Minnesota man is free after 16 years in prison for murder that prosecutors say he didn’t commit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was released from prison after serving 16 years for a murder he did not commit, a local prosecutor announced on Tuesday. Jurors in 2009 found Edgar Barrientos-Quintana guilty of killing 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson in a drive-by shooting. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. But after a three-year investigation,…
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November 14, 2024 0

Muskie Girls Basketball Looking to NWOSSA

Last Friday, the Muskie Senior Girls Basketball team had won the NORWOSSA Championship 46-30 over Dryden. I got to speak to a couple seniors and juniors on the team. These four were asked for their thoughts on the season leading up to NWOSSA. What had been the keys to success on Friday when they were…
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November 12, 2024 0

2024 MCAC Fall Sport All-Sportsmanship Team Recognized

The 2024 MCAC Fall Sports All-Sportsmanship Team was recognized today. The MCAC All-Sportsmanship Team is a new honor the conference began this year, and members of this select team were chosen by the head coaches of each athletic team. One athlete was named by each head coach for their team based on criteria they set with the expectation of promoting positive…
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November 12, 2024 0

Oh Canada – November 12th – Lakers Player Interviews

For the Oh Canada Show on November 12th, Augie got to interview a couple of Lakers players and talk about this past weekend of games and this next weekend. Here is the interview with Emerson Evans and Noah McPherson.


November 12, 2024 0

Voyageurs Men’s Basketball – First Game Weekend Recap

This past weekend, the Voyageurs Men’s Basketball had opened up their regular season this past weekend on the Mesabi Range Campus. After their Veteran’s day practice, I got to speak with Rodney Mozard and Braedon Gomez. Much like their teammates in previous interviews, the two were asked what made them wanna commit to Rainy River.…
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November 12, 2024 0

Voyageurs National Park Camping and Houseboat Reservations for the 2025 Summer Season Open on November 15

Overnight tent camping reservations and houseboat permits for the 2025 summer season at Voyageurs National Park will open on November 15, 2024, at 9 am CST. At that time, reservation will then be available for dates after May 8, 2025, and can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling the National Call Center at (877) 444-6777.…
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November 10, 2024 0

FHS Bronco Girls Swim & Dive Sections Interviews

Mary Versteeg Kayla Dowty Brooklyne Dowty Kendra Kalstad Keiren Ford Lila Wood Sylvia Valenzuela Head Coach JJ McBride


November 9, 2024 0

Winter Sports Preview – FHS Boys Hockey & Girls Basketball

With the 24-25 winter season just around the corner, the Bronco Boys Hockey team are getting their preseason work in with practices led by the team’s captains. The three were asked what have been the main focuses of these Captain’s Practices. And what are the personal focuses for them individually? Then, we asked the three…
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November 8, 2024 0