Fishing Opener a “Mixed Bag” With Windy Conditions

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say fishing was quite good in places and slower in others on the opening weekend of fishing on Lake of the Woods.  Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau says violations included angling without a license, angling with an extra line, and other minor equipment and license violations. […]

8 Year Old Killed While Driving Dirt-Bike On North Dakota Farm

An 8 year old was killed in a dirt bike accident over the weekend in rural Castleton.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the child lost control of the Yamaha 50CC dirt bike and “struck a piece of stationary farm equipment” just after 5pm Saturday. Sanford AirMed transported the juvenile to Sanford in Fargo. […]

State Patrol Says Alcohol Was A Factor In Single Vehicle Accident

A Grand Forks man was injured in a single vehicle accident over the weekend in Clearwater County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol alcohol appears to have been a factor.  Kaiden Tyler Francis, (20) was injured when the southbound 2013 Nissan Frontier he was driving left Highway 92 at milepost 58 in Copley Township. Sgt. […]

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Public Hearing Scheduled For Tuesday In Thief River Falls

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls.  On the agenda, Bryanna Grefthen with the Pennington County Soil and Water Conservation District, County Sheriff Seth Vettleson, Melissa Swanson from Riverside Avenue, and County Engineer Mike Flaagan. Items are also expected from the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, and County Attorney. Also […]

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One Dead In Alcohol-Related Crash

One person is dead, several others were injured following a crash in Pennington County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Mary Jean May, 49 of Red Lake, was taken to a Fargo hospital where she died. Two passengers in May’s van sustained injuries troopers at the scene described as non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say an eastbound […]

TRF Man Cited For Controlled Substance Crime

A Thief River Falls area man was arrested after allegedly fleeing police.  Kyle Travis Edgar, (40) was arrested for Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree, Fleeing an Officer by means other than a Motor Vehicle, and Driving after Revocation.  Police say Edgar was apprehended Wednesday evening at Highway 59 near Walmart.       […]

TRF Woman Cited Following Two Vehicle Accident

A Thief River Falls woman was cited following a two vehicle accident Tuesday.  Police say Arianna Garner was cited for Failure to Yield at Intersection after the vehicle she was driving struck a 2023 Kia on Horace Avenue North just before 8pm.  No injuries reported.                     […]

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