Extra Enforcement From May 1st-September 2nd

Memorial Day through Labor Day are typically the most traveled days on Minnesota roads and nationwide. Nearly 300 agencies statewide will be participating in an extra enforcement campaign May 1st through September 2nd.  Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety director Mike Hanson advises planning ahead for the upcoming summer season and driving […]

April 30 Radiogram

First Garage Sale Gram of the Season Is Out 4-30-2025

If you would like to include your sale in the weekly Garage Sale Gram, drop off your sale information, (30 words or less) along with $10 cash to the TRF Radio Studios on Hwy #32 North, Thief River Falls. THE DEADLINE IS NOON ON MONDAY.                     […]

MnDOT Encourages Schools, Communities to Join Bike to School Day May 7

SAINT PAUL, Minn. –Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up to for Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages more schools to get involved. More than 160 Minnesota schools have signed up to participate. Bike to School Day is a healthy way to promote safe biking and […]

One Dead In Monday Evening Crash Involving A Semi

A Saint Francis woman was killed in a crash involving a semi on Monday evening in Otter Tail County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 32 year old woman was westbound I-94 when the 2016 Buick Enclave she was driving collided with a 2022 International Semi near milepost 56 in Buse Township. According to […]

PLANTING AHEAD OF NORMAL

Planting is ahead of normal in Minnesota.   USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn at 26-percent planted, on pace with last year and two days ahead of the five-year average.  Soybeans are 13-percent planted, compared to 13-percent a year ago and six percent typically.  Spring wheat is 14-percent planted for small grains, barley is […]

Craig Running for U.S. Senate

Rep. Angie Craig today (Tuesday) officially announced she is running for Minnesota’s soon-to-open U.S. Senate seat. The seat is currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who announced earlier this year she wouldn’t be seeking reelection in the 2026 election. Democrats Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen are also running for […]

April 29 Radiogram

Area Beaver Trappers Are Seeing Success This Season

Authorities in the area continue to keep an eye on wildlife activity near towns, farms and homes.  According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Sarah Jahn, “calls were taken regarding a bald eagle and bears. Trapping activity was also monitored”.  Conservation officer Nick Bruesewitz in Karlstad says he spent the week monitoring […]

Serious Injury Reported In I-29 Onramp Crash

A Fargo motorcyclist was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash over the weekend on I-29 in Fargo.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, John Meyer (67) was injured when he failed to negotiate the I-29 onramp at 32nd Avenue and crashed the westbound 2014 Harley Davidson he was driving.  He was transported via […]