March 21 Radiogram

Flu Numbers Continue to Decline in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Flu activity is declining in Minnesota but the season isn’t over yet. The state Department of Health is reporting 11 more flu-related deaths the week of March 15th. A total of 320 people have died of influenza complications this season including two children. There were 128 hospitalizations which is down from […]

Eichorn Resigns from State Senate

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Republican Senator Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids has signed a resignation letter effective today (Thursday). That’s according to Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks. In a phone call with Governor Walz, Johnson confirmed the resignation letter had been received and accepted. Eichorn is facing federal charges for […]

March 20 Radiogram

Bock, Said Guilty on All Counts for FOF Fraud

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and Minneapolis restaurant co-owner Salim Said have been found guilty by a federal jury on all counts. The five-week-long case detailed accusations against the two for conspiring to steal $250 million from the Federal Child Nutrition Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bock was found guilty […]

State Senator Charged with Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

Minnesota state Senator Justin David Eichorn has been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.  According to acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick, undercover Bloomington Police detectives began receiving messages from Eichorn March 11th during an undercover operation to target commercial sex involving juveniles.  Law enforcement placed online advertisements offering commercial sex. Unbeknownst […]

America’s Favorite Dog Breed for 2025: French Bulldog Takes the Top Spot Yet Again

The people have spoken when it comes to America’s favorite dogs! The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, revealed on Tuesday, March 18, that the French bulldog is the AKC’s most popular breed for the third year in a row. The AKC determines the list based on the number of dogs registered […]

March 19 Radiogram

March 18 Radiogram

Klobuchar and Smith Meeting with Poultry Producers on Bird Flu in Willmar

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — U-S Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are meeting with poultry producers today (Tues 2:30pm) in Willmar to talk about the response to highly pathogenic avian influenza. The senators are also visiting a turkey barn impacted by bird flu and will discuss the USDA’s recent strategy rollout, ongoing biosecurity challenges, and […]