Voting Begins to Help MnDOT Name Snowplows

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Voting is now open on the list of finalists for the 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The top eight vote-getters will become new MnDOT snowplow names, one new name for each MnDOT district.  See the list of finalists and vote now at mndot.gov/nameasnowplow.  Voting will remain open through noon […]

January 28 Radiogram

One Defendant Pleads, Another Is Sentenced For Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

A Bloomington man has been sentenced for his role in the $250 Million Feeding our Future scheme.  According to the United States Attorney’s office, Mukhtar Mohamed Shariff (34) was sentenced to 210 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for exploiting a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Following […]

Fishing Slows At Lake Of The Woods, Deer Investigations Handled in TRF

According to Conservation Officer Tony Hams in Warroad, anglers are having limited success. He says violations encountered last week included driving after revocation, expired registration, angling without a license, angling with extra lines, illegal-length walleyes, no shelter tag, unmarked shelter, and no license in possession. Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau reports violations for the […]

Name Released in Fatal Semi Crash

Authorities have identified the man killed in a traffic crash over the weekend in Norman County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol,  Raymundo B. Zenteno, (68) of Climax, was killed when the northbound 2003 Ford Taurus he was driving collided with a 2016 International semi in the southbound lane of Highway 75 in Halstad Township. […]

INCOME TAX FILING SEASON OPENS TODAY (MONDAY)

Minnesota taxpayers can start filing their state income tax returns today (Monday).  This is the same date the Internal Revenue Service will start to accept federal income tax returns.  The Department of Revenue has some tips for you.  File electronically and choose direct deposit.  It is the most secure and convenient way to file your […]

$35 INSULIN FOR ALL

Attorney General Keith Ellison settled with insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk, guaranteeing that Minnesotans can purchase a month’s supply of Eli Lilly and Sanofi insulin products for just $35 for the next five years.  Eli Lilly will also donate free insulin to 15 clinics serving low-income Minnesotans for the next five years […]

County Set To Discuss Economic Development

Commissioners in Pennington County will have Tax Abatement under discussion Tuesday as the County Board meets in regular session this week.  A Economic Development Tax Abatement Hearing is on the agenda along with Sheriff Seth Vettleson, County Engineer Mike Flaagan, and Human Services Director Julie Sjostrand, as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, and […]

January 27 Radiogram

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