Law Enforcement Arrest More Than 2,000 for DWI Over the Holiday Season

Law enforcement across the state made more than 2,000 DWI arrests over the holiday season.  The increased enforcement campaign ran from November 27th through December 31st. Troopers, deputies and police officers made 2,079 driving while impaired arrests in Minnesota.  The highest Blood Alcohol Content for an arrested driver came in at .41. The driver was […]

January 17 Radiogram

BIG UPTICK IN NOROVIRUS CASES

Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in norovirus cases this winter.  The state Department of Health reported 76 outbreaks last month affecting over 1500 people.  This number is more than double the usual cases reported.  So far this month, there have been 26 additional outbreaks.  Health officials remind anyone experiencing norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting […]

MN Flu-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Keep Rising

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Flu-related deaths and hospitalizations in Minnesota continue to rise. The state Department of Health reported 27 more deaths the week ending January 11th, increasing the total to 50 this flu season. Influenza complications sent 742 people to the hospital last week. There were ten flu outbreaks in public schools and […]

GOVERNOR, LT. GOVERNOR UNVEIL BUDGET PROPOSAL

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled their 2025 biennial budget Thursday calling for a reduction in spending and the first sales tax cut in state history.  The proposal also calls for closing tax loopholes for services offered by wealth managers and lawyers, combats fraud and sets Minnesota up for success for years to […]

Elderly Driver Injured In Roll-Over Crash West of Lake Park

One person was injured in a single vehicle roll-over accident on Wednesday in Becker County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Walter Tumberg (91) of New York Mills was injured when the west bound 2002 Chevrolet Silverado west bound he was driving left Highway 10 and rolled west of Lake Park.  Tumberg was taken to […]

January 16 Radiogram

Driver Cited Following Collision On 8th Street

A Saint Hilaire woman was cited following a two vehicle accident last week in Thief River Falls.  Police say Kaitlyn Johnson was cited after the southbound 2003 Ford F150 she was driving collided with a 2022 Ram while she was attempting to cross 8th Street at LaBree Avenue. Authorities responded at around 12:30pm on Friday.  […]

STALEMATE REMAINS BETWEEN DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS IN MINNESOTA HOUSE

It is day two of the Minnesota Legislative session today (Wednesday).  Republican members say they will be on the house floor ready to conduct business at noon while Democrats are still vowing to stay away.  There’s still no power sharing agreement in place between the two sides.  Democrats say they are unhappy that Republicans won’t […]

January 15 Radiogram