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The weekend of February 21st-23rd the MN North College-Rainy River Voyageurs Volleyball team had made an offseason trip to Thunder Bay, ON. Part of the road trips purpose was to meet with a new recruit, Claire Desjardine who has signed with Rainy River Voyageurs! Claire is currently a key player on her 18U High Performance…
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A rare Canadian lynx was spotted along the Gunflint Trail in northeastern Minnesota this weekend. Sara Hamilton, the owner of the Trail Center Lodge, posted video of the lynx was seen walking around the deck of the store. The Department of Natural Resources says there have been fewer than 100 documented sightings of the Canadian…
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In the February 25th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, the show began with a featured interview with Tasha Monkman from the Nester Falls Recreation Centre. They discussed the 43rd annual Nester Falls Winter Carnival. As well as discussing the recent happenings in the Fort Frances area. Then, he talked to…
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by: Andrew Krueger of mprnews Warm temperatures and a dwindling snowpack have forced organizers of this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeast Minnesota to move the starting location. The 40th running of the race begins Sunday at 11:05 a.m. — with the start now north of Two Harbors, instead of near Duluth. The starting…
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For the February 22nd edition of Coach’s Corner, Augie Schmitt had invited three players from the Broncos Girls Hockey team onto the show to do a recap of the 2024-2025 season. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties they were not able to air that interview. So, they recorded an impromptu interview and this is that interview…
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authored by: Louise BigEagle, CBC Journalist Last month Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, an original signatory of the Buffalo Treaty, a growing partnership of First Nations to return bison to Plains communities, gave Mosquito-Grizzly Bear’s Head-Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) in Saskatchewan 11 plains bison from the Yellowstone National Park herd. It was the…
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From special XC-skiing and snowshoe events to night sky telescope viewing opportunities in the park, Voyageurs recently celebrated its annual Boreal Stargazing week alongside Voyageurs Conservancy and many other amazing partners. Among many highlights, this incredible virtual classroom adventure happened: Over 45,000+ students across the nation, many who have never set foot in a national…
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As the show usually does, Ed Gackley started this week’s Oh Canada Show with an interview with a couple Lakers players: Max Caddo and newcomer Gavin Barnhart. Ed’s next guest was Jay McFarlane of Seven Generations Education Institute. He also gives a quick plug to Northwood Gallery and Gifts and their Bridal show. Finally, Ed…
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In International Falls, the Broncos Boys and Girls Basketball teams took advantage of not having school on Presidents Day by hosting a doubleheader against Two Harbors. The Girls team was the first to play Two Harbors where they would be in a back-and-forth battle with the Agates that ended in a tough, close loss for…
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The Voyageurs Men’s Basketball team was at home Saturday 2/15 to play against Central Lakes Raiders in a matchup between the top two teams in the MCAC North. Unfortunately, in one of the biggest games of the season the Voyageurs couldn’t match Central Lakes’ physicality as they’d lose 89-68. Braedon Gomez would lead the scoring…
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