11 Year Old Detained After Weapon Found At Elementary School

Police in Fosston responded to the report of a weapon in a school on Thursday.  Police say an 11 year old male suspect was detained at Fosston Elementary School and a weapon was seized.  The incident remains under investigation.            

January 3 Radiogram

Department of Health Reports 6 More Flu-Related Deaths

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health show there were six flu-related deaths the last week in December. MDH Epidemiologist Melissa McMahon says the flu season definitely has arrived after a fairly slow start. She says they see a lot of activity pick up during and after the […]

TRF Man and Passenger Injured In Single Vehicle Accident

Two people were injured in a single vehicle accident Wednesday in Red Lake County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Keric William Carpenter, (23) of Thief River Falls was injured when the northbound 2001 Buick Park Avenue he was driving left 340th Avenue Southeast and flipped multiple times, eventually coming to rest in the northbound […]

Governor Walz Announces 2025 Governor’s Fishing Opener to be Held in Crosslake

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the 77th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will take place in Crosslake on May 9-10, 2025. Each year Explore Minnesota works with the Governor’s Office, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and a Minnesota community to plan the event honoring the state’s rich tourism and fishing opportunities. […]

January 2 Radiogram

Flu Activity Increasing in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Flu activity appears to be on the rise in Minnesota. The state Department of Health reported the first three influenza-related deaths of the season in December. There were ten flu outbreaks in Minnesota schools the week before the holiday break. One-hundred-67 patients were hospitalized with influenza in the state for a […]

January 1 Radiogram

WINNING MINNESOTA MILLIONAIRE RAFFLE TICKET SOLD IN TRACY

There could be two new millionaires in Minnesota after the numbers were released this (Wednesday) morning in the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle.  One ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store in Tracy.  The other was sold at a store in Nowthen in Anoka County.  The numbers of the two grand prize tickets are 504777 and 605212.  […]

December 31 Radiogram