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A 28-year-old International Falls man has been federally indicted after authorities say he kidnapped a seven-year-old Minnesota girl and possessed graphic child sexual abuse material involving multiple children.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Joseph Andrew Bragg made his first federal court appearance Thursday, where a judge ordered him held in custody, calling the allegations…
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An Emo man is facing multiple charges following two separate investigations by Rainy River District OPP.Police say 63-year-old Rodney Michael Godbout is charged with breaching a Conditional Sentence Order after investigators alleged he violated residence conditions tied to the order.In a separate incident during the Emo Walleye Classic weekend, officers conducting a RIDE check on…
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Throughout the month of May, we’ve been highlighting the Ninth Judicial District Koochiching County Treatment Court Program and the life-changing difference it is making in our community. Now, we invite you to hear directly from those involved. Listen to audio interviews featuring Treatment Court participants Austin Lara, Steven Waskul, and Celina Deliz, as they share their personal journeys,…
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Minnesota’s four State Veterans Cemeteries will honor Memorial Day with special programs this Sunday, May 24th. Ceremonies begin with music at 1:30 p-m, followed by programs at 2 o’clock recognizing the men and women who gave their lives in military service.Services will be held at the State Veterans Cemeteries in Duluth, Little Falls, Preston, and…
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Minnesota health officials are reminding families to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date as cases continue to rise across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health says there have been 17 confirmed measles cases so far this year.Health officials say measles spreads very easily, especially in schools and childcare settings, and outbreaks…
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Check out the May 19th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley!
As we continue our coverage of our Koochiching County’s Treatment Court Program, we welcome in a participant of the program, Kim Burnell. Kim gives us her experiences with addition, acceptance into the program, and the changes because of the support that she receives from the program, and the people that is making our Treatment Court…
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A Ontario Provincial Police investigation in Fort Frances has resulted in impaired driving charges against a local resident. Police say officers with the Rainy River District OPP, assisted by the Treaty Three Police Service, responded Saturday to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, later determining…
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A proposed data center project in Hermantown is drawing continued debate as communities across the country weigh the benefits and concerns tied to the fast-growing industry.Critics have raised questions about environmental impacts, tax incentives, and water use connected to massive facilities designed to process artificial intelligence and other digital data.Meanwhile, Minnesota-based Geronimo Power is promoting…
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Minnesota pollution officials say residents should prepare for another active summer for poor air quality tied to wildfire smoke and ozone pollution. State meteorologists predict between 12 and 16 smoke-impacted days this summer, along with up to six high-ozone days during hot weather. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler says air quality affects every Minnesotan. Officials encourage…
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