First Ocean-Going Ship Arrives in Duluth Harbor

(Learfield News/Duluth, MN) — The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has officially welcomed the first ocean-going vessel of the 2025 shipping season. The Federal Nagara passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge around 6 o’clock Monday morning. Officials say the saltie departed Germany in late March, carrying manufactured machinery headed for Duluth and then headed for a […]

April 22 Radiogram

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Pope Francis

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with an order signed Monday by President Donald Trump, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota until sunset on the day of interment, to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis. […]

MN Legislature Returns from Easter/Passover Break

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota lawmakers return to the State Capitol today (Monday) following the Easter/Passover break. Passing a two-year state budget and a bonding bill are among the top priorities for the legislature. The House Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to take up the 172-million-dollar agriculture finance bill this afternoon. Only a […]

April 21 Radiogram

Pope Francis Dies

(ABC News) Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88. Francis’ death this morning (Monday) comes after a series of worsening health problems, including a respiratory crisis that left him in critical condition in recent months. The […]

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Norman County Deputy Seriously Injured While Checking On A Dog

An off-duty Norman County Deputy was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while checking on a dog that had just been hit by a different vehicle. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office says the dog was struck by a car just before 11 p.m. Thursday along County Highway 29, about 9 miles east of […]

April 18 Radiogram

Bids For Former Human Services Property, LEC Roof Replacement on County Agenda For Next Week

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. Bids will be opened for two items prior to the regular meeting: the sale of the former Human Services property on Knight Avenue, and roof replacement for the Law Enforcement Center.  Also on the agenda, Sheriff Seth Vettleson, Human Services Director Julie […]