Date to Remove Fish Houses From Minnesota Water Passes

Ice conditions are deteriorating in our area fast.  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding people to check ice conditions before venturing out as warmer weather becomes frequent. Conservation Officer Nicholas Prachar in Baudette reports continually changing ice conditions on the Rainy River. He says ice continues to open westward and “tributaries are starting […]

“OF THE YEAR” Arts Award Winners Announced

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council gives three awards each year to artists and arts advocates that stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism in area arts. Arts Council director Mara Hanel says this year’s awards will be presented at the University of Minnesota Crookston on Sunday, April 27. Loreen Hanson of Thief River Falls […]

March 31 Radiogram

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Pilot Killed/Home Destroyed in Brooklyn Park Plane Crash

(Learfield News/Brooklyn Park, MN) — The pilot killed in a plane crash Saturday in Brooklyn Park is believed to be U.S. Bank chief administration officer Terry Dolan. NTSB investigator Tim Sorensen told reporters the preliminary information says there was one individual onboard but would not confirm the victim’s identity. The Hennepin County medical examiner will […]

March 29 Radiogram

DATE SET FOR STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

We know when Governor Walz will give his State of the State address to Minnesota.  It will be Wednesday, April 23 in front of a joint session of the Minnesota State Legislature.  The address will start at 7 and be delivered from the State Capitol House Chamber.                 […]

LATEST DROUGHT UPDATE

Nearly 95 percent of Minnesota remains abnormally dry and two-thirds of the state is in a moderate drought.  Conditions are about the same as last week in the new U.S drought monitor map.  The areas with moderate drought dropped a half percent after recent snowfall.  Just under 9-percent  of the state is in a severe […]

March 28 Radiogram

Two Injured, Driver Cited In Two Vehicle Crash

One person was cited, and two people were injured in a two vehicle crash Tuesday at the corner of 6th Street and Main Avenue in Thief River Falls.  Upon arrival, authorities found a 2010 Honda and a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox “were up on a curb in a yard”. The driver of the Honda, Hunter Terrell […]