Aaron David Lunbohm of Roseau is being charged with a felony after police say Lunbohm made a note suggesting bombs could go off at the Roseau Memorial Hockey Arena.

According to the statement of probable cause, an arena worker contacted law enforcement on December 15. The report came in at about 10:40 a.m., police said. Police were told suspicious items were left outside the arena’s front doors. The items were brought to the police department for review where police say the items included a yellow grocery bag and four separate packs of hamburger.

Investigators also reported a note inside the items that read “Which bomb goes off first? One, two, three, or four?” also noting the number “one” was circled on the note. Lunbohm was also seen on camera driving and later walking outside Memorial Arena. Lunbohm is charged with felony Threats of Violence.

Minnesotans need to make sure they’re properly disposing of those holiday greens. Minnesota Department of Ag Entomologist Angie Ambourn says proper disposal can avoid the spread of invasive species.

Ambourn says check with your local municipality for a curbside pickup and don’t toss greenery into the woods. More tips can be found on the MDA website.

Communities across the state are hoping for an increase in Local Government Aid from the legislature in 2026. Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities says they’re proposing an index to the appropriations that has precedent.  

Peterson says L-G-A helps cities meet their needs without significantly increasing property taxes. However, many local governments are still raising property taxes next year to help pay for city services and other various projects. Peterson gives a wider look at the push for an increase in Local Government Aid.

Peterson says cities use L-G-A to pay for police and fire, libraries, employee health insurance, and city programs.

If you’re looking for something to do over Christmas break, Itasca State Park’s Twinkle Light trail is now open every evening this winter. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the trail. 

More information about Itasca State Park can be seen online at the Minnesota DNR website.