Fire Crews Mopping Up Ski Trail Fire Near Ely

Firefighters began mop-up on the Ski Trail Fire near Ely on Friday morning.  The fire, located along North Arm Road and Echo Trail, was less than one acre. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Superior National Forest firefighters were on-site continuing with assistance from the Morse-Fall Lake Fire Department.  The fire was reported on September […]

SEAT BELT USE REACHES 10-YEAR HIGH

The percentage of people buckling up reached a near all-time high of 94.7 percent this year when comparing data from 2010 through 2024.  This is the highest rate recorded since 2013 when it was 94.8-percent.  Young adults who are 16 to 29 years old, male occupants and pickup drivers are the three groups that are […]

Is Friday the 13th Really Unlucky?: The History and Superstitions Behind the Fear of 13

This Friday happens to be Friday the 13th, and while it just might be another Friday for some, for others, it’s a superstitious day. In various religious and mythology stories, the number 13 is believed to be unlucky. According to the University of South Carolina, in Norse mythology, the god Loki was 13th to arrive […]

Friday, September 13th, 2024

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Minnesota DNR to partially draw down Lake Bronson

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will partially draw down the water level of Lake Bronson, in Kittson County, Minnesota, beginning the week of Sept. 16. The partial drawdown, which will reduce the lake level by 4 feet, is necessary to allow DNR engineers to inspect the Lake Bronson Dam and ensure it is functional […]

September 13 Radiogram

Twins release minor league catcher for tipping pitches

(Minneapolis, MN) — A recent Minnesota Twins draft pick is throwing away his shot at the M-L-B. The organization released minor league catcher Derek Bender yesterday because he let opposing hitters know what pitches were coming during a game with playoff implications last week. Bender reportedly told his Fort Myers teammates that he wanted the […]

Twins Have a Weekend Set With Reds

The 78 and 68 Minnesota Twins will begin a three game inter league series with the Cincinnati Reds tonight at Target Field. The Twins have a three half game lead over Detroit for the final Wild card spot. Bailey Ober gets the start for Minnesota. First pitch is at 7:10pm.           […]

GERALD HOWARD

Gerald Howard, 68 of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, north of Oklee, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery. […]

Sports Schedule

Thursday, September 12, 2024 NFL: Buffalo at Miami 6:30pm Stephen-Argyle VB at NFreeze 7pm EGF VB at RLCC (Oklee) 7pm TRF VB vs WEM 7pm Friday, September 13, 2024 MN Twins vs Cincinnati 5:30pm TRF FB at DGF 6:30pm Clearbrook-Gonvick FB at Stephen-Argyle 6:30pm WEM FB at Goodridge[Grygla (Goodridge) 6:30pm Saturday, September 14, 2024 Coaches […]