Primary Election Day

(Learfield News/Undated) — Today’s (Tues) primary election will likely determine which Democrat will represent the 5th Congressional District for the next two years in the U-S House and which Republican will represent the 7th District. The highly-visible rematch in Minneapolis and near suburbs is between Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar — Donald Trump’s perennial opponent as […]

Two Injured in Motorcycle/Deer Collision

Two people were injured when a motorcycle collided with wildlife over the weekend in Norman County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 59 year old Dean Allan Schulz, of Fosston was injured when the eastbound 1992 Harley Davidson he was driving struck a deer on Highway 200 in Waukon Township.  Schulz and a passenger were […]

“Deadpool & Wolverine” Eyeing Up “Joker”

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is proving to be quite the money maker at the box office.   In just its third week in theaters, the superhero movie has brought in $1.029 billion at the global box office so far. That makes it the all-time second highest grossing Rated-R movie around the world.   What movie stands in the […]

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 […]