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NOW HIRING 06-16-2025

Pennington County is looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication skills to serve as Corrections Officers. Candidates must be committed to our mission, energetic, observant, and have good decision-making skills. In addition, they must have a positive attitude and be a role model to others. Good computer skills and the ability to multi-task are essential. […]

Now Hiring 6-9-2025

Teen Injured While Crossing 3rd

A bicyclist was struck by a pickup truck Thursday afternoon in Thief River Falls.  Police say a 14 year old juvenile male was southbound, attempting to cross 3rd Street at Red Lake Boulevard, and hit the front on a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Larry Halvorson of Fridley. The juvenile complained of arm pain and […]

MN Sheriffs Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bonding Bill

(Learfield News/Undated) – Dozens of sheriffs from across Minnesota are urging Governor Tim Walz and lawmakers to pass the bonding bill. They say mental health facilities need to expand their bed capacity. Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable says too many of these patients are being held in jails, “when they need treatment, not incarceration.” He […]

County Board To Consider Solid Waste Transfer Station

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. County Coordinator Kevin Erickson is set to discuss the solid waste transfer station resolution. Also on the agenda, Sheriff Seth Vettleson, and County Engineer Mike Flaagan, as well as the County Auditor-Treasurer, and County Attorney. The regular meeting gets under way Tuesday […]

DPS Warns About DMV Text Scam

(Learfield News/Undated, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning Minnesotans about a Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) text scam. Scammers pretending to be DVS or other state agencies are texting people about outstanding traffic tickets that could result in further action if not paid. Officials say any texts or emails that […]

Homeland Security Agent Charged with Production of Child Sex Abuse Material

A Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent has been charged with production of child pornography.  According to acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson, Special Agent Timothy Ryan Gregg, (51) of Eagan, attempted, coerced, and enticed a minor victim to take part in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography. According to court documents, […]

New Boater’s Operation law takes effect in July

(Undated/Minnesota News Network) — A new boater education law goes into effect on July 1st in Minnesota. D-N-R spokesman Adam Block says for the first time, people older than age 17 will be required to have an operator’s permit. He says anyone 12 years of age or older and born after June 30th of 2004, […]

Extra Lines and Overlimit Reported From Area Anglers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources continues to see anglers with an overlimit of walleyes and angling with extra lines. According to Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau, investigations for the week included garbage dumped on the wildlife management area and state forest. He says violations encountered included anglers found in possession of an overlimit […]