Increase in Small Game and Fishing Activity Doesn’t Lead to Higher Success Rates

The fall hunting season is in full swing. Area conservation officers say hunters have reported mixed results.  Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz in Thief River Falls says “success rates seemed lower than average” for area anglers and small game hunters. He says enforcement action has been taken for ATV registration and light violations as well as […]

VA delivers record care and benefits to Minnesota Veterans in fiscal year 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Minnesota. These outcomes for the nation’s Veterans build on continued efforts by VA and the entire Biden-Harris Administration to expand […]

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October 29 Radiogram

Marvin Torkelson

Marvin Harlan Torkelson was born at home in rural Thief River Falls on June 30, 1937, the fifth of nine children born to Melvin and Helen (Wiken) Torkelson. Marv (as he preferred being called) attended Washington District 221 country school and was one of very few who went to “town school” for one year when […]

Addison clears up confusion

(Eagan, MN) — Jordan Addison is clearing up a recent cryptic Instagram post. The Vikings wide receiver posted a picture with the caption “Free 3” on his story over the weekend. The caption prompted speculation that Addison was unhappy with his role with the Vikings during his second season. However, Addison told reporters yesterday that […]

Brosmer and Perich win Big Ten Awards

(Minneapolis, MN) — Gopher quarterback Max Brosmer and safety Koi Perich of Esko are being recognized for their performances in Minnesota’s 48-23 win over Maryland. Brosmer was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and Perich is the Freshman of the Week. Max threw for a season-high 320 yards and four touchdowns against the […]

Gas Averaging $3.05 a Gallon in MN, Expected to Continue Decline

(Learfield News) Gas prices are averaging about 3 dollars a gallon in the state and are expected to continue falling. Brynna Knapp with Triple-A Minnesota says gas is normally cheaper when the temperatures get cooler. Drivers in Minnesota are paying a statewide average of $3.05 a gallon to fill their gas tanks this week and […]

Driver Flees Rural Crash

One person was injured, the other party fled the scene following a two vehicle accident Friday southwest of Saint Hilaire.  Sheriff’s Officials responded just after 2pm when a Ford truck that was westbound on Center Street was struck by a vehicle attempting to pass it near 140th Avenue Southwest.  Authorities say the unknown vehicle “failed […]

Political Signs Reported Stolen Over the Weekend In TRF

Police responded to two separate incidents of stolen political signs over the weekend in Thief River Falls.  Police say officers responded just before 2pm Saturday on a report of a missing political sign on Riverdale Drive.  Officers were called just after 2pm Sunday for a similar complaint on the 1200 Block of Main Avenue in […]