December 28 Radiogram

DPS Names New Emergency Communication Networks Director

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has appointed a new director of the Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) division to oversee support to Minnesota’s 911 system.  Palmer started her career as a public safety telecommunicator with the City of Minneapolis, and has more than 15 years of experience in public service.  She formerly managed the Metro […]

December 27 Radiogram

Spilled Milk

Some milk spilled when a semi and trailer overturned in Stearns County Wednesday morning. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 9am, they received a call of an over-turned semi and trailer on Mapleview Road, just north of the T-intersection of County Road 40. The truck was registered to Krain Transportation out of Freeport and […]

December 26 Radiogram

No Injuries In Christmas Eve Day Fire

No injuries reported in a Christmas eve day garage fire.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Crookston Fire Department was dispatched to Lowell Township at around 12:30pm. Officials say “The fire department was able to contain the fire to the garage, which sustained considerable damage”. There was also smoke damage to the attached […]

December 25 Radiogram

Driver Injured In Single Vehicle Crash

A Grygla area man was injured in a single vehicle roll-over accident last week in Pennington County.  Authorities say Michael Jelen was injured when he lost control of the westbound 2009 Dodge Pickup he was driving on Center Street East. Officials say a deer ran across the road, and the driver hit the brakes on […]

Fishing Mostly Good Up North

Authorities with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say fishing success has varied throughout the week, with some good fishing seen on the north end of the state.  Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau says violations for the week included multiple anglers found in possession of over their limit of saugers, also angling with extra […]

December 24 Radiogram