Fishing Mostly Good Up North

Authorities with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say fishing success has varied throughout the week, with some good fishing seen on the north end of the state.  Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau says violations for the week included multiple anglers found in possession of over their limit of saugers, also angling with extra […]

December 24 Radiogram

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs

(Learfield News/Roseville, MN) — Christmas could come early for a lucky Mega Millions player, or players. The lottery’s jackpot has grown to an estimated 970-million dollars for tonight’s Christmas Eve drawing. That comes with a cash option of just shy of 440-million. If someone matches the winning numbers tonight, it would be just the second […]

Two Indicted in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Two men have been indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.  According to United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger Bobby Lee Donnell (46) and Jordan Lee Lussier (29) were stopped by the Minnesota State Patrol on about September 4, 2024, which led to the discovery of over 50 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 […]

2023 Audit Review On County’s Friday Meeting Agenda

The Pennington County Board meets in session Friday in Thief River Falls. On the agenda, Marit Martell, Crystelle Philipp from Hoffman, Philipp & Martell, PLLC to discuss the 2023 Audit review. Items are also expected from County Engineer Mike Flaagan, Sheriff Seth Vettleson and Human Services Director Julie Sjostrand as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, […]

Governor Walz Announces Surge in Minnesota Exports

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced that Minnesota exports rose to $6.7 billion last quarter, jumping nearly 11% over the same quarter last year. Growth of Minnesota exports outpaced the national rate (3%) for the quarter and outperformed all but 12 other […]

December 23 Radiogram

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Sheriff’s Department Responds to Delivery Truck Roll-Over Crash

No injuries reported after a delivery truck rolled into a Pennington County ditch on Wednesday morning.  Authorities say a Federal Express truck was eastbound at Center Street West and Pennington County Trail when the driver lost control on ice. The vehicle rolled onto the passenger side.  Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the crash just before 11am. […]

December 20 Radiogram