Law Enforcement Arrest More Than 2,000 for DWI Over the Holiday Season

Law enforcement across the state made more than 2,000 DWI arrests over the holiday season.  The increased enforcement campaign ran from November 27th through December 31st. Troopers, deputies and police officers made 2,079 driving while impaired arrests in Minnesota.  The highest Blood Alcohol Content for an arrested driver came in at .41. The driver was […]

Ambrose Bergeron

Ambrose Bergeron of Oklee, MN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, MN. Mass of Christian burial for Ambrose will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis […]

Friday, January 17th, 2025

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January 17 Radiogram

Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker passes away

(Milwaukee, WI) — Legendary baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker is dead at the age of 90. His death was confirmed by the Milwaukee Brewers. Uecker called Brewers games for 54 years. He played in the M-L-B from 1962 to 1967 to Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, winning the World Series with […]

BIG UPTICK IN NOROVIRUS CASES

Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in norovirus cases this winter.  The state Department of Health reported 76 outbreaks last month affecting over 1500 people.  This number is more than double the usual cases reported.  So far this month, there have been 26 additional outbreaks.  Health officials remind anyone experiencing norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting […]

Gophers beat buzzer, knock of #20 Michigan

(Minneapolis, MN) — Dawson Garcia hit a mid court three pointer at the buzzer as the Gophers stunned 20th ranked Michigan 84-81. Michigan’s Danny Wolf made a lay up to tie the game at 81-81 with :07 seconds left in overtime but that was followed by Garcia’s shot, from the logo at center court, who […]

MN Flu-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Keep Rising

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Flu-related deaths and hospitalizations in Minnesota continue to rise. The state Department of Health reported 27 more deaths the week ending January 11th, increasing the total to 50 this flu season. Influenza complications sent 742 people to the hospital last week. There were ten flu outbreaks in public schools and […]

GOVERNOR, LT. GOVERNOR UNVEIL BUDGET PROPOSAL

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled their 2025 biennial budget Thursday calling for a reduction in spending and the first sales tax cut in state history.  The proposal also calls for closing tax loopholes for services offered by wealth managers and lawyers, combats fraud and sets Minnesota up for success for years to […]

Elderly Driver Injured In Roll-Over Crash West of Lake Park

One person was injured in a single vehicle roll-over accident on Wednesday in Becker County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Walter Tumberg (91) of New York Mills was injured when the west bound 2002 Chevrolet Silverado west bound he was driving left Highway 10 and rolled west of Lake Park.  Tumberg was taken to […]