February 7 Radiogram

Gov Announces Child Care Grants

Governor Walz has announced $6.1-million in grants to expand access to child care across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded 25 organizations with Child Care Economic Development Grants which is expected to expand child care capacity by 1,400 slots statewide. $5.1-million will go towards increasing child care availability in Greater […]

MN House Republicans and Democrats Reach Power-Sharing Agreement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The stalemate in the Minnesota House is no more. Democrats and Republicans have a confirmed agreement in place. Republican Representative Lisa Demuth will serve as Speaker of the House through the end of next year. Republicans will control House committees until a special election is held to fill a vacant […]

February 6 Radiogram

No Injuries In Crash Involving Squad Vehicle

No injuries reported following a two vehicle accident involving a squad car Tuesday in Crookston.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Bowende Somde Eudes Ju Sorgho of Grand Forks was southbound on Highway 75 when the 2016 Nissan Altima he was driving collided with a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle driven by Deputy Brittney […]

TRF Woman Cited Following Crash Involving Parked Car

A woman was cited after allegedly smashing into a parked car last weekend in Thief River Falls.  Police say Nancy Opdahl (64) was arrested, charged with Third Degree Driving While Impaired, .16 or Greater. According to the report, Opdahl was behind the wheel of a 2011 Toyota Prius when she backed out of a driveway […]

February 5 Radiogram

AG Files Racketeering, Wage Theft Charges Against Owner of Paynesville Dairy

(Learfield News/Paynesville, MN) — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has charged the owner of Evergreen Acres Dairy in Paynesville with felony racketeering and wage theft. The criminal complaint alleges that Keith Schaefer and others systematically deprived employees of their wages, including not paying for overtime or the full amount of regular hours worked. Schaefer is […]

February 4 Radiogram

Two Teens Injured In Single Vehicle Roll-Over Crash

Two people were injured in a single vehicle accident over the weekend in Roseau County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 17 year old driver, and 17 year old passenger were eastbound in a 2000 Dodge Ram when the vehicle started to fishtail on Highway 11 in Lake Township. According to the State Patrol […]