4 New Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Minnesota

(Learfield News) State officials are confirming four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health detected bird flu infections in commercial turkey operations in Chippewa, Fillmore, and Stearns counties, and one backyard flock in Houston County. These are the first positive cases since late November in Minnesota and […]

Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former President Carter

[ST. PAUL, MN] – 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 from sunrise today (Monday, December 30), until sunset on January 29, 2025, to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Former President Carter, the 39th President of the […]

December 28 Radiogram

DPS Names New Emergency Communication Networks Director

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has appointed a new director of the Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) division to oversee support to Minnesota’s 911 system.  Palmer started her career as a public safety telecommunicator with the City of Minneapolis, and has more than 15 years of experience in public service.  She formerly managed the Metro […]

December 27 Radiogram

Spilled Milk

Some milk spilled when a semi and trailer overturned in Stearns County Wednesday morning. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 9am, they received a call of an over-turned semi and trailer on Mapleview Road, just north of the T-intersection of County Road 40. The truck was registered to Krain Transportation out of Freeport and […]

December 26 Radiogram

No Injuries In Christmas Eve Day Fire

No injuries reported in a Christmas eve day garage fire.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Crookston Fire Department was dispatched to Lowell Township at around 12:30pm. Officials say “The fire department was able to contain the fire to the garage, which sustained considerable damage”. There was also smoke damage to the attached […]

December 25 Radiogram

Driver Injured In Single Vehicle Crash

A Grygla area man was injured in a single vehicle roll-over accident last week in Pennington County.  Authorities say Michael Jelen was injured when he lost control of the westbound 2009 Dodge Pickup he was driving on Center Street East. Officials say a deer ran across the road, and the driver hit the brakes on […]