Authorities Issue Text Message Scam Warning

Authorities say they have received a report regarding a toll enforcement scam. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the scam involves text messages that appear to be from the Philippines. Officials say the sham messages state “Final Notice: Enforcement will begin after May 17st”. The text goes on to say “your tolls are still […]

Class of 2025: Badger

May 16 Radiogram

Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Update

(Duluth, MN) — Officials say the rain that moved through northeastern Minnesota Thursday made a positive impact on the wildfires. The Jenkins Creek fire expanded a bit due to higher winds before the rain hit but the town of Hoyt Lakes was spared from evacuation orders. Strong winds re-ignited some areas of the Camp House […]

How to Avoid Bear Encounters on Minnesota Trails

(Grand Rapids, MN) — With the expansion of bear country, it’s not unlikely Minnesotans could stumble upon one while out hiking this time of year. D-N-R BearWise coordinator Franklin Whittaker says avoid leaving out food trash or scraps, as it helps bears associate that trail or campsite with a food reward. Whittaker says if you […]

MN Trooper Jailed on Child Pornography Charges

(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minnesota state trooper jailed for production of child pornography is now facing new federal charges. Prosecutors say 29-year-old Jeremy Plonski of Shakopee was charged Thursday in a four-count indictment for production and distribution of child pornography. Investigators said they found cellphone videos of Plonski sexually assault an infant girl. A conviction […]

Class of 2025: Goodridge

Thousands of Citations Issued During Distracted Driving Crackdown

April’s month-long distracted driving enforcement campaign saw more than 6,000 hands-free cell-phone citations issued throughout Minnesota.  According to the State Department of Public Safety, 6,450 citations were issued from 241 Minnesota agencies. Authorities say the coordinated campaign, with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, handed out 1,000 more citations than in 2024.  The […]

Bomb Sniffing Dog Marks First Session at the State Capitol

The Minnesota State Patrol’s newest K-9 team is patrolling the grounds at the Capitol in Saint Paul.  The K-9 is a 2-year-old German Shorthaired pointer named Maja. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, sniffing for explosive material, checking unattended bags or other suspicious items and conducting bomb sweeps is a job Maja was […]

Plans to Shutdown Stillwater Prison

Minnesota is set to close Stillwater prison pending full legislative approval. The announcement to close the state’s second-largest correctional facility came as Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a new two-year budget agreement Thursday morning in Saint Paul.  This proposal must be signed into law by the Governor before any closure plan moves forward.  […]