Coaches Corner – 2/28/2026
For the final Coaches Corner of March 2026, Augie had invited two groups of athletes onto the show. First, some basketball players from the Broncos Boys team along with Coach Joe Anselmo. Then, some baseball players from the Rainy River Voyageurs along with Coach Josh Koenig.
Local and Regional News, Monday 3/2/2026
The International Falls City Council will meet Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 600 Fourth Street.On the agenda — a second and final reading of the contract ordinance setting new water and sewer rates, along with resolutions approving transfers, accounts payable, and an additional designated depository of city monies.Council members…
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Ada Borup West Celebrating Read Across America Week
The Ada Borup West Elementary School will be celebrating all things reading this week, as its National Read Across America Week. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells how students and staff are celebrating throughout the week. Triplett says they are also excited to welcome Red River Valley meteorologist Hutch Johnson to the school…
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Ada Police Department sharing traffic reminders
The Ada Police Department has been seeing some worrying trends in traffic safety recently, and the department is encouraging drivers to take some time and follow established traffic laws. Ada Police Officer Alex Saric says one area of concern is speeding in town. Saric says he’s also noticed an increase in stop sign violations as…
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Updates coming to the Hawley Gymnasium and Athletic Complex
The Hawley High School Gymnasium will be closed to the public this summer, as the district will be undergoing a big project. Hawley Activities Director Brett Mayer Schmit tells us more about what will be going on. Schmit says they will also be having work done at the Athletic Complex. For more news and announcements…
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This month at Lake Bemidji State Park
Programming is starting to ramp up at Lake Bemidji State Park, and all are invited to come out and enjoy the rising temperatures. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake says programming will kick off this week with the 9th Annual Fat Bike Rally. Drake also previews some of other programming they will be…
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Hometown Hope seeing a lot of community support in opening months
Local Non-Profit Hometown Hope just finished their second month of operation, and since its inception, the organization has seen a lot of community support. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl thanks everyone for their support, and shares some minor changes they made in the last couple of months. If you would like to support Hometown Hope,…
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MN Rep. Gander On Fraud
ST. PAUL, MN—During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander said arguably the biggest issue in the Legislature right now is fraud. The East Grand Forks Republican says creating an Office of Inspector General would be a great help. Gander says another priority is to stop fraud before it starts.…
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