MTGA to Present Gov with Turkey in Celebration of Thanksgiving

SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) will continue its longstanding tradition of presenting a live turkey today (Tuesday) to the Governor of Minnesota in celebration of Thanksgiving. Officials say the annual event, a cherished tradition since the 1940s, underscores the important role the turkey industry plays in Minnesota’s agricultural landscape. This […]

Two Dead In Roll-Over Crash

Two people are dead following a single vehicle roll-over crash reported Monday morning west of Thief River Falls.  According to Pennington County Sheriff Seth Vettleson, authorities received a report of a single vehicle roll-over on Center Street west of Pembina Trail just before 8am. The vehicle was partially submerged and two occupants were located inside the […]

Ahead of Thanksgiving, Governor Walz Announces $5 Million for Food Security in Minnesota

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Ahead of the holiday season, Governor Tim Walz today announced $5 million in new funding to put food on tables across the state. Governor Walz made the announcement and joined volunteers to stock shelves at the Neighborhood House food shelf in St. Paul.   “All Minnesotans deserve to sit around a […]

Portion of County Board Meeting Closed For Consideration of Allegations or Charges Against An Individual

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. On the agenda, DOC District Supervisor Janelle Cheney is scheduled to present the 2025 Budget and Comprehensive Plan. Items are also expected from Human Services Director Julie Sjostrand, County Engineer Mike Flaagan, and Sheriff Seth Vettleson, as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, […]

November 25 Radiogram

Pardoning Ceremony at White House for Minnesota-raised Turkeys

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — The National Thanksgiving Turkeys being pardoned today (Mon10am) by President Biden were raised on the John Zimmerman farm near Northfield. Zimmerman says , “Minnesota is the number one state for turkey production, supporting over 26 thousand jobs and generating over a billion dollars in economic impact. His nine-year-old son, Grant, announced […]

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November 22 Radiogram

Winter Hazard Awareness Week Concludes Today in Minnesota

Winter Hazard Awareness Week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the hazards we face each winter season.  Friday’s topic covers Winter Driving. It is important to ensure that your vehicle has been serviced and is ready to take on the cold weather. A winter survival kit included in your vehicle could be the […]

November Rains Ease Drought Conditions in MN

(Learfield News/Lincoln, NE) — All the rainfall in November is easing the drought conditions in Minnesota. The new U-S Drought Monitor map shows just over 15 percent of the state remains in a severe drought — down from nearly 45 percent last week. The area of Minnesota in a moderate drought dropped from 79 to […]