Area DNR Officers Report Successful Trapping Season

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources last week worked the end of fur trapping season.  Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau says violations for last week included fail to validate pine marten coupons as prescribed, possess over limit of walleyes/saugers, no ice shelter license. Conservation Officer Sarah Jahn in Thief River Falls reports […]

Skip Swanson

Skip Swanson, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Oliver Clayton Swanson was born July 29, 1935 in Sanders Township, Pennington County, MN the son of George C. and Katherine (Anton) Swanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church […]

Norman Opdahl

Norman Opdahl, 77, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Norm’s life at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 3, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with […]

Monday, December 30, 2024

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December 20 Radiogram

Vikings win, set up game for #1 overall seed in NFC

(Minneapolis, MN) — Vikings Q-B Sam Darnold threw for a career best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings slipped past the Packers 27-25 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Darnold threw T-D strikes to Jalen Nailor, Jordan Addison and Cam Akers as the Vikings improved to 14-2 on the season as they claimed […]

Wolves hang on for win

(Minneapolis, MN) — Donte DiVincenzo scored 26 points in a 112-110 nailbiter over the Spurs on Sunday night at Target Center. Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 15 rebounds as the Wolves won their third straight. Julius Randle added 16 points along with 12 points and 10 boards for Jaden McDaniels. Victor Wembanyama had 34 […]

St Thomas MBB loses, Gophers Win

(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team took care of business with a 90-68 win over Morgan State yesterday at Williams Arena. Golden Gopher senior guard Mike Mitchell was a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor in the first half, including 6-for-6 on three-point shot attempts. He scored a Minnesota career high 22 […]

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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 […]