Secure Your Cell Phone

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are recommending tethering cell phones while ice fishing. Conservation officer Coby Fontes in Warroad monitored angling activity on Lake of the Woods over the weekend. He notes an unusual uptick in the number of phones that people have reportedly dropped into the lake. He says one of […]

Cans for Classrooms

Challenger Elementary School received its first check from the Arctic Cat/Phillips Iron & Metal “Cans for Classroom” fundraiser.  The check was for $289!  You can continue to bring your cans to the drop-off point in the NE corner of the Arctic Cat parking lot (north of the semi-trailers). You can also bring them directly to […]

Pennington/RLC Public Health Set To Meet With County Commissioners

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. On the agenda, Pennington/RLC Public Health & Home Care Director Kayla Jore, Sheriff Seth Vettleson, County Engineer Mike Flaagan, as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, and County Attorney. Also on the agenda, Recognition of Citizens, a time where individuals may address […]

Area Scammers Are Posing As Bail Bondsmen

Area law enforcement officials are sharing information regarding a scam affecting the listening area. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are contacting residents and claiming a family member is in legal trouble and they need money. Reports indicate the scammers are imitating “bail bondsman”, sometimes showing up in person to collect the money and other […]

February 10 Radiogram

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Education is Big Part of Minnesota State Budget

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota lawmakers can get work on the state budget now that the Senate and House will both be back in session this week. Republican Senator Julia Coleman of Waconia says schools are one of the state’s biggest expenses. She says, “I think that education is one of those pillars where […]

February 7 Radiogram

Gov Announces Child Care Grants

Governor Walz has announced $6.1-million in grants to expand access to child care across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded 25 organizations with Child Care Economic Development Grants which is expected to expand child care capacity by 1,400 slots statewide. $5.1-million will go towards increasing child care availability in Greater […]

MN House Republicans and Democrats Reach Power-Sharing Agreement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The stalemate in the Minnesota House is no more. Democrats and Republicans have a confirmed agreement in place. Republican Representative Lisa Demuth will serve as Speaker of the House through the end of next year. Republicans will control House committees until a special election is held to fill a vacant […]