MN DNR Working to Fix Altered View of EagleCam

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota DNR officials say they are aware that the EagleCam is no longer showing the nearby nest with a pair of eagles. It’s believed the high winds last week may have impacted the camera’s view and they say they are working to fix the issue and it will take some […]

Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Police Officer

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset today (Monday, March 10), in honor and remembrance of Officer Felicia Reilly. Retired St. Paul Police Officer Reilly died March 1st in Monticello, […]

Two Injured in Traffic Crash Involving Downed Power Line

An intersection was temporarily closed, and Nodak Electric Cooperative customers were left without power Thursday after a driver allegedly drove through a stop sign, causing an accident in Grand Forks County.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 31 year old man, who was not identified in the report, “disregarded the stop sign” at […]

Felon Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearms

A Mahnomen man has been charged with illegal possession of firearms as a felon.  According to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick, Adam James Webster (23) was allegedly found to be in possession of a Remington rifle and 12 gauge shot gun in July of 2023.  Webster has a prior felony conviction in Mahnomen County […]

Bids For Former Human Services Property Open Tuesday

Bids for the former Human Services property open Tuesday prior to the Pennington County Board meeting in Thief River Falls. On the meeting agenda, Bryanna Grefthen with the Pennington County Soil and Water Conservation District, Sheriff Seth Vettleson, County Engineer Mike Flaagan, as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, and County Attorney.  Also on […]

March 7 Radiogram

Report: Rising Egg Prices Partially Due To Price Gouging

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — A recent report indicates that rising egg prices are being driven by companies price-gouging consumers. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture, egg prices have nearly doubled in the last six weeks, with a dozen eggs now costing an average of around eight dollars. While the bird flu […]

Hometown Realty Visits 114 Fern Road

State Budget Surplus Shrinks According to New Forecast

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s projected budget surplus for the next two years has decreased, and the projected deficit has worsened. The state now has a projected surplus of $456-million for the next two-year budget cycle, which is $160-million lower than previous estimates. The future projected deficit in the 2028-2029 biennium has grown from […]

March 6 Radiogram