Cold Weather Keeps Some Anglers Off the Ice

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say fishing activity tapered off with the cold weather, but anglers who did venture out were having good luck. Conservation Officer Tony Hams in Warroad says anglers reported increased success later in the week near Pine Island. Violations encountered were no license in possession, multiple instances of […]

25 Year Old Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Louisville Township.  According to the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Wyatt James Sauve (25) of Red Lake Falls died when the eastbound 2018 Chevy Malibu he was driving crashed on County Road 13 one half mile from the intersection with County Road 9.  Officials […]

Hit and Run Reported New Years Eve at TRF Bar

Police responded to a motor vehicle crash last Tuesday at the VFW in Thief River Falls just before 11pm. Officers responded to a report that someone had hit a truck in the parking lot and left the scene. Sandra Hible (67) of Thief River Falls was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under […]

Veteran’s Services On County Board Agenda

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. On the agenda, Veteran’s Services Director Tony Mapes, Sheriff Seth Vettleson as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, and County Attorney. Also on the agenda, Recognition of Citizens, a time where individuals may address the Board about items not on the […]

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Klobuchar says Security Stepped Up for Certification of Election Results

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Senator Amy Klobuchar says the U.S. Capitol will be secure today (Mon) for the certification of the 2024 presidential election. The Minnesota Democrat tells CNN’s “State of the Union” in the years since the January 6th insurrection, officials have upgraded security measures in Washington, D-C. Klobuchar said, “we have, as you […]

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.            

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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 […]