Sporting Event Live-stream Scams

As schools across the area continue into the high school sports season, the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents that scammers continue to put spam links on posts related to sporting events. The Sheriff’s Office says comments on posts are informing people to click the link to watch the live stream for free. Authorities […]

Former Schwan’s Home Delivery Ending Services in November

(Learfield News/Bloomington, MN) — The company formerly known as Schwan’s home delivery is closing in November following a 72-year run of its refrigerated trucks. Yelloh brand says 176 employees in Minnesota will be laid off November 22nd. Yelloh has facilities in Bloomington, Eagan, Maple Grove, Marshall, Sauk Centre, Truman, and Zumbrota. Schwan’s was founded in […]

Pedestrian Struck Friday in Roseau

A pedestrian was injured in a single vehicle accident Friday in Roseau.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 62 year old man was injured when a 1999 Chevy Silverado, driven by Kaleb Ward (21) allegedly struck a man walking in a crosswalk on Highway 89 at 3rd Street Southwest. He was taken to Fargo […]

Man Cited For Parking Lot Crash

A Strandquist area man was cited after allegedly striking a light with a 1999 Volvo in the parking lot of a Thief River Falls business.  Police say Randy Walsh was cited for “Failure to notify owner/police of damaged property” following the crash reported September 11th.  Police responded around 9:45. No injuries were reported.     […]

TRF Woman Cited Following Main Avenue Crash

A Thief River Falls area woman was cited following a two vehicle accident last week on Main Avenue.  Police say Cherie Thorne was Cited for No Motor Vehicle Insurance, and Careless Driving after the southbound vehicle she was driving struck the rear of another southbound vehicle on Thursday just before 4pm.  No injuries reported.  ### […]

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Secretary of State Says Plan Now for Absentee Voting

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) – Minnesota voters who intend to mail in an absentee ballot for the November election should plan now. Secretary of State Steve Simon says there have been reports of U.S. Postal Service delays. He says “it’s not everywhere and Minnesota has fared better than many places across the country.” But, he recommends […]

Xcel Ordered to Pay Customers $1 Million for Too Many Complaints

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State regulators are ordering Xcel Energy to pay its customers one million dollars because the utility received too many complaints in 2023. The state Public Utilities Commission says Xcel exceeded its “customer complaint threshold” and half of the one million dollars will be equally refunded to electric customers and the […]

Felon Sentenced to Prison for Straw Purchasing

A Cass County, Minnesota man has been sentenced for his role in an illegal firearm straw purchasing conspiracy.  According to United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger, 36 year old Donald Duane Armstrong Junior was sentenced Thursday to 20 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Armstrong entered a plea of guilty to […]