DNR Officer Says Ice Conditions Are Improving

Authorities with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are reporting improving ice conditions in the Thief River Falls area.  Conservation Officer Sarah Jahn says that is leading more people to venture out onto the ice. Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz says bitterly cold weather kept hunters and anglers indoors during the middle of last week.  Woinarowicz […]

Two Injured In Collision Involving A Snowplow

Two people were injured when a vehicle struck a Department of Transportation snowplow Monday in Becker County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Austin Lee Engel (23) of Detroit Lakes was injured when the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving “ran into the back of the plow truck” between mile markers 47 & 48 on […]

IRENE SMITH

Irene Smith, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday December 9, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls. Celebration of life for Irene will be held at 11:00 AM on December 26, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Rev. Marilyn Grafstrom officiating. Visitation will be held one hour […]

LYNN GULLICKSON

Lynn Adelle (Walton) Gullikson, 78, of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Middle River, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls. Lynn was born in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of Eugene Henry “Hank” Walton and Lavon “Tootie” (Olson) Walton. She was raised in […]

Celebrating 50 years of safe drinking water

State leaders mark the 50th anniversary of landmark legislation that ensures safe public drinking water for all The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) gathered today with partners from the City of Minneapolis, the City of Saint Paul and the Minnesota Rural Water Association at Saint Paul Regional Water Services to celebrate the past half century […]

DANIEL ELLESON

Daniel Lynn Elleson was born April 16, 1949 in Thief River Falls, MN, to William (Bud) and Donna (Hoard) Elleson. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN. Danny attended Elementary schools in Thief River Falls and Duluth, MN; Washington Junior High […]

Monday, December 16, 2024

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

New open-box 240 V 4500 W, threaded screw-type universal hot water element, $40 firm, call/text 701-373-1376 leave message if no answer, item to be picked up in the Erskine area, can text pics Indy 600 in good condition, call/text 218-684-1038        

December 16 Radiogram

Packers win clinches a Playoff Spot for the Vikings

(Minneapolis, MN) — A battle in the N-F-C North in Minneapolis headlines Monday Night Football tonight. The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears clash from U-S Bank Stadium. Minnesota is riding a six-game winning streak following a Week 14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Vikes quarterback Sam Darnold threw for five touchdowns and almost 350 yards […]