Here’s how the USA finished in the medal count at the Olympics.

Team USA and China ended the Olympics tied with 40 golds.  But the U.S. won more silvers and bronze medals than any other country. Team USA beat China in the overall medal count, 126 to 91. 14 of our golds came in track-and-field this time . . . then swimming at 8 . . . […]

Death Reported At Local Business

An employee died at a local business over the weekend in Thief River Falls.  Police say Thief River Falls Ambulance was dispatched to Cenex Travel Plaza around 1:30 pm on Friday, August 9th. Employees started CPR and TRF Ambulance continued life saving measures. Jon David O’Keefe (31) was pronounced dead at the scene.  Thief River Falls […]

Advance Thief River, District Judge on County Board Agenda

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls.  On the agenda, Michelle Landsverk with Advance Thief River, District Judge Tamara Yon, County Sheriff Seth Vettleson, County Engineer Mike Flaagan. Items are also expected from the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, Ag Services Coordinator, and County Attorney. Also on the agenda, Recognition […]

August 12 Radiogram

Monday, August 12, 2024

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USA BB Wins Gold/Suni Lee Welcomed at M-SP Airport

(Paris) — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards won his first Olympic Gold medal over the weekend in Paris. The Wolves guard chipped in during Team USA’s 98-87 win over France in the Gold medal round on Saturday. Edwards finished the game with eight points, a steal, and a rebound in just nine minutes of playing […]

Twins Fall To Guardians In Series Finale

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Cleveland Guardians forced a four-game split in their series with the Minnesota Twins following a 5-3 win at Target Field yesterday. The Guardians scored four runs in the top of the sixth to go up for good. The Twins had the bases loaded with no outs in the ninth inning but […]

McCarthy Shines In Vikings Preseason Win

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings 2024 draft class dazzled as the Purple beat the Raiders 24-23 in a preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy finished his Vikings preseason debut by completing 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Fellow first round […]

Fischbach Facing Challenge from Boyd in Tuesday’s 7th District GOP primary

(Learfield News) Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, but didn’t get enough votes at the 7th District Convention to win the nomination and has a challenge in Tuesday’s G-O-P primary from rural Kensington business owner Steve Boyd. Boyd says Fischbach’s connection to the district has “kind of gone by the wayside.” […]