Geese Seemed To Have Arrived

Geese are returning to Northwest Minnesota.  Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau says the geese seemed to have arrived “mid-week”. Huener checked duck and goose hunters, bear hunting and ATV activity throughout the week. He says violations during the week include dumping a bear carcass in State Forest and minor ATV violations.  Conservation Officer Coby […]

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Single Vehicle Accident

A Duluth area man was seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle accident Tuesday in Polk County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Dean Bruce Obrien (58) was injured when the westbound 2004 Harley Davidson he was driving left US Highway 2 and crashed near milepost 64 in King Township. Obrien was taken to Essentia […]

FLY THE U.S FLAG HALF STAFF WEDNESDAY

Wednesday is Patriot Day when we remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.  A join resolution approved in December 2001, all business, organizations and individuals are asked to lower their flags to half- staff for the entire day Wednesday.  It is also recommended to […]

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Three Individuals Sentenced for Child Neglect

Three have been sentenced for felony child neglect and felony child endangerment on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.  According to United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Robin John Roy, (55) Nicole Robyn Roy, (29) and Harrison Edwin Dudley Sr. (36) willfully deprived minor victims of necessary food, health care, and supervision despite their reasonable ability […]

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County Board Meets In Regular Session Tuesday

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. On the agenda, Charity Brault with the Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Health Reimbursement Arrangement. Commissioners expect an update and discussion on the 2025 levy. Also on the agenda, Bryanna Grefthen with the Pennington County Soil and Water Conservation District. Grefthen plans to tell […]

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Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for the 2024 fall colors season, provides tips

To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares a fall color forecast, typical timing of peak colors, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and autumn trip-planning tips. The 2024 fall colors forecast Fall colors in Minnesota typically peak in mid-to-late-September through mid-October, starting […]