Don’t Go Around “Road Closed” Signs

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people that County State Aid Highway 9, also known as the KT road, is closed 5.5 miles west of Crookston for bridge construction.   Officials say recent rain has left many roads soft and some might become impassable. Area motorists are asked to use the marked detours on Highway […]

Woman Injured During Single Vehicle Roll-Over

A Kelliher area woman was injured in a single vehicle accident Tuesday in Beltrami County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Karen Renee Stomberg, (79) was injured when the northbound 2014 Chevrolet Impala she was driving left the roadway, struck an approach, then rolled on Highway 72 in Langor Township.  She was taken to Sanford […]

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5-1-2024 Headlines

Woman Guilty of Child Neglect Following the Death of a Child

A federal jury has found a Red Lake woman guilty of child neglect following the death of a child in her care.  According to U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, Sharon Rosebear, (63) intentionally deprived a child of necessary food and health care over the course of 2022. The child died from the combined effects of starvation […]

4-30-2024 Headlines

One Injured In Two Vehicle Accident

A Thief River Falls area woman was injured in a two vehicle accident Friday in Polk County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Kyrie Wright (28) was injured when the 2019 Ford Escape she was driving collided with a 2018 Chevrolet Impala driven by John William Marcum (57) of Bemidji.  According to the State Patrol […]

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4-29-2024 Headlines

No GOP District 7 Endorsement

The Republican convention of the 7th Congressional District in Minnesota failed to make an endorsement on Saturday. Representative Michelle Fischbach will now face Steve Boyd in the August 13 primary election. The West Central Tribune reports neither candidate gained the 60% needed for the endorsement after three rounds of voting. A convention vote then approved […]