February 11 Radiogram

FLU HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH 5-YEAR HIGH IN MINNESOTA

The Minnesota Department of Health says flu cases are at a five-year high.  So far this season, there have been more than 5,000 flu-related hospitalizations.  State health officials are raising concerns as hospitals are being overwhelmed with flu and other patients.  They say the best way to protect yourself against influenza is to get vaccinated. […]

Cleveland blasts Wolves, A-Rod and Lore win owners arbitration

(Minneapolis, MN) — Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are back on track in their quest to own the Minnesota Timberwolves. The pair won an arbitration case against current majority owner Glen Taylor on Monday. Taylor agreed to sell the Timberwolves to Lore and Rodriguez in 2021, but claimed that the pair failed to meet a […]

Sports Schedule

Monday, February 10, 2025 TRF GBB at EGF 7pm Tuesday, February 11, 2025 TRF BHky at EGF 7pm TRF BBB vs DGF 7pm BGMR GBB at Goodridge-Grygla 7pm WAO GBB at RLCC (Oklee) 5:30pm Goodridge-Grygla BBB at RLC (Oklee) 7pm Wednesday, February 12, 2025 NCTC WBB vs Mesabi 5pm NCTC MBB vs Mesabi 7pm Inside […]

Secure Your Cell Phone

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are recommending tethering cell phones while ice fishing. Conservation officer Coby Fontes in Warroad monitored angling activity on Lake of the Woods over the weekend. He notes an unusual uptick in the number of phones that people have reportedly dropped into the lake. He says one of […]

Cans for Classrooms

Challenger Elementary School received its first check from the Arctic Cat/Phillips Iron & Metal “Cans for Classroom” fundraiser.  The check was for $289!  You can continue to bring your cans to the drop-off point in the NE corner of the Arctic Cat parking lot (north of the semi-trailers). You can also bring them directly to […]

Boldy has 2 goals and assist as Wild score final 5 goals to beat Islanders 6-3

ST. PAUL, MN – Matt Boldy recorded two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild surged in the final period to defeat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Saturday night. Marco Rossi, Frederick Gaudreau, Yakov Trenin, and Marcus Foligno also found the back of the net for Minnesota, who have now won five of […]

Dennis Cloud

Dennis Duane Cloud, born on December 26, 1965, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 59, on February 4, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dennis was the son of Frank Mason and Darlene Cloud. He spent much of his early life in Los Angeles, California, where […]

Pennington/RLC Public Health Set To Meet With County Commissioners

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. On the agenda, Pennington/RLC Public Health & Home Care Director Kayla Jore, Sheriff Seth Vettleson, County Engineer Mike Flaagan, 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 […]

Area Scammers Are Posing As Bail Bondsmen

Area law enforcement officials are sharing information regarding a scam affecting the listening area. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are contacting residents and claiming a family member is in legal trouble and they need money. Reports indicate the scammers are imitating “bail bondsman”, sometimes showing up in person to collect the money and other […]