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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 […]

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

Governor Walz Announces New Program to Support New Farmers

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a new grant to support new farmers in Minnesota. The Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide up to $20,000 to reimburse costs associated with farm equipment purchases and farm infrastructure development. “Thanks to our farmers and growers, Minnesota […]

September 12 Radiogram

Vote For “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota”

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The state Chamber of Commerce wants the public to vote for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” Thirty-two products have made it through the first round of the bracket-style competition. Votes for the second round of the competition will be accepted through Sunday. Products making it to the second round […]

Both Drivers Taken To Hospital Following Two Vehicle Accident

Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday in Red Lake County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Grace Marie Gieseke (24) of Brooks, and Scott Lee Doyle (57) of Red Wing were both taken to Sanford in Thief River Falls and treated for injuries troopers at the scene described as non-life threatening.  […]