Construction Company Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million To Settle Claims It Falsified Test Results

A Brainerd area construction and paving company has agreed to pay more than 1 million dollars following allegations it violated the False Claims Act.  According to acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick, Anderson Brothers Construction Company L-L-C will pay $1,295,610 to resolve the claim that they routinely and knowingly falsified test results to make paving […]

Officer Involved Shooting Reported Monday Morning

Authorities in Polk County are reporting an officer involved shooting Monday morning. According to Sheriff James Tadman, a vehicle pursuit began just after 10am. The shooting occurred on County Road 9 west of the intersection of 360th Avenue Southwest. The sole occupant of the vehicle involved in the pursuit was transported to Altru Hospital in […]

Again, Scam Calls Reported in MN

Reports of scam calls continue across the listening area.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, multiple reports of scam calls have been received by their office. Authorities say the callers identify themselves as Polk County Employees and tell people that “they missed jury duty and a warrant was issued for their arrest”. Payment is […]

April 7 Radiogram

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota

The week of April 7 – 11, 2025 is designated Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. Weather Alerts are Monday’s topic. The National Weather Service issues Watches, Warnings, and Advisories.  Watches mean that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather or tornadoes, and warnings mean that severe weather or tornadoes are occurring, likely to […]

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Brother and Sister Both Cited Following Domestic Call

A brother and sister were arrested following a domestic call Thursday in Thief River Falls.  Police say Aaron Matthew Rodriguez Vondal, (26) and Angel Markus Rodriguez Vondal, (20) both of Thief River Falls, were both cited for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault after police were told “my brother just tried to choke me out”.  Officers were then […]

Woman Stuck While Walking in TRF Pedestrian Walkway

Authorities say a pedestrian was struck while walking in a pedestrian walkway late last month in Thief River Falls.  Police say the victim was struck by a 2002 Jeep driven by Constance England of Thief River Falls. According to the report, the woman was walking on the 200 Block of Pennington Avenue when she was […]

Injuries Reported In Pennington County Roll-Over Crash

Two people were injured in a single vehicle accident Thursday in Pennington County.  Authorities say Louis Bohl of Minot, North Dakota was injured after the westbound 2013 Ford F150 he was driving started to hydroplane on 170th Street Northwest at Pembina Trail and slid sideways into the ditch then rolled. Officials say the road was […]

April 4 Radiogram