Ice Fishing Season Comes To An End On Lake of the Woods

The ice fishing season has finally ended on Lake of the Woods.  Conservation Officer Coby Fontes in Warroad spent the week patrolling Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River. Fontes reports that enforcement action was taken for keeping walleyes during the closed season, the use of an extra line, taking fish without an angling […]

Two Semi Accidents Reported Along I94 in West Central Minnesota Monday

Two people were injured, one seriously, in separate crashes on I-94 in west central Minnesota Monday morning.    According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the first crash happened around 3:30 a.m. when a semi driver from Lauderdale Lakes, Florida turned over the Freightliner he was driving in the median near the Downer exit. The driver was […]

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Deadline Approaching for Congressional Art Competition

Seventh District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from her district to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition as the deadline for submissions is approaching. Fischbach says the longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work (Photo is the 2023 […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week Concludes Today in Minnesota

Friday is dedicated to heat related emergencies.  Temperatures in Minnesota can and do reach more than 100 degrees in the summer months. Combined with high humidity, these temperatures can create dangerous conditions. To avoid heat related ailments, drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest time of day, wear light weight loose […]

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Department of Public Safety Selects New Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol

Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson has announced that Interim Colonel Christina Bogojevic will be the Minnesota State Patrol’s next colonel.  Bogojevic has been with the State Patrol for more than 20 years and has served as second in command since December 2022. Prior to being named lieutenant colonel, she served as captain of […]

Tornado Drill Scheduled For Today

Minnesota’s state-wide tornado drill is scheduled to take place today.   Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios across the state will be sounded at 1:45PM and 6:45PM. The two drills are intended to allow workplaces and schools an opportunity to test their severe weather plans. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota experiences […]