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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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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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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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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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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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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Nestor Falls Fishing Report 3/20/2025
In the March 20th edition of the Nestor Falls Fishing Report, Tim and Shay Marden begin our show followed by an interview between Tim Marden and Pat Blair.
REAL ID DEADLINE APPROACHING
In just under fifty days, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight. That is unless your license is REAL ID compliant. Beginning May 7th, U.S. travelers will be required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights. The requirement…
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3rd Annual Guns N Hoses – Wild 3rd Leads to OT Win for IFFD
In International Falls, last night was the 3rd Annual Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Game in Bronco Arena! The two teams would put on a barn burner of a game as Team Fire Department would win it 8-7 in overtime. Team Law Enforcement was leading at the start of period three 5-1 when Team Fire…
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