Author: Augustus Schmitt

Local Radio

Oh Canada Show – April 8th

For the April 8th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, where he had Stacey and Christine Cridland on the show. Stacey Cridland is from the Fort Frances BIA, she is also one of the coaches for Rainy Laky Gymnastics Academy. Christine Cridland is on the board for the Lakers and the…
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April 9, 2025 0

Aging Matters Radio Show with George and Sue Fraik

George and Sue join Jess Langer, education & Volunteer Coordinator with Senior Linkage Line. Todays show discusses how the Senior Linkage Line can help. The Phone number to the Senior Linkage Line is 800-333-2433. Check out the website at minnesotahelp.info. Listen Every First Monday of the Month at 8:30 AM on Lakes Country 104.1FM and the…
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April 8, 2025 0

Mayor For a Day

Maci Rousseau, Winner of The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. Four winners and Four honorable mention recipients were chosen for the 2024 competition which received a record 850 entries from across Minnesota.  Congratulations Marci!


April 8, 2025 0

Voyageurs National Park Celebrates 50th Birthday

On April 8, Voyageurs National Park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Established in 1975, Minnesota’s national park has inspired adventure, connection, and conservation for five decades. Signed into law by President Richard Nixon, the establishment of Voyageurs National Park was designed to “preserve, for the inspiration and enjoyment of present and future generations, the outstanding…
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April 7, 2025 0

Coaches Corner – April 5th with LBF Softball

Check out the April 5th Coaches Corner! Where Augie was joined by 4 players from the Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings Softball team: Kadence Schmidtbauer, KoDee and Kambree Gustafson, and Ellie Wendt. Be sure to listen to Coaches Corner every Saturday morning on KSDM from 9-10am.


April 7, 2025 0

Happy 50th Birthday Voyageurs!

Our very own Voyageurs National Park is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on April 8th. For the occasion, we reached out to Park Ranger Erik Ditzler to tell us about the excitement of 50 years. So how will the park be celebrating its 50th birthday? Ditzler was also asked the importance of Voyageurs getting its very…
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April 4, 2025 0

Pet Supply Drive At Your Local Menards

Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for a local Humane Association through the month of May, 2025. There’s much excitement to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community! There is a large collection box near the exit doors at Menards to place…
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April 3, 2025 0

Bears Coming Out Of Hibernation

Late March to early April is around the timeframe that bears in hibernation awaken from their wintery slumber. So in preparation of what to look out for, we reached out to Stephanie Horner of our local Vince Schute Bear Sanctuary. Stephanie lists off “attractants” that are the usual causes for run-ins between bears and humans.…
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April 1, 2025 0

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