One Person Injured In HWY 59 Accident Involving A Tractor

A Bemidji area woman was injured in a traffic accident involving a tractor on Wednesday in Red Lake County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Megan Kay Lysford (36) was injured when the northbound 2019 Jeep Compass she was driving collided with a westbound Caterpillar tractor on Highway 59 at Red Lake County Road 7 […]

November 21 Radiogram

Indoor Winter Safety

Winter Hazard Awareness Week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the hazards we face each winter season.  These hazards include dangers from winter weather, dangers from heating sources, and ventilation issues, just to name a few.  Thursday’s topic addresses Indoor Winter Safety. Some common indoor safety concerns that occur during the winter are […]

November 20 Radiogram

MN DNR Launches New EagleCam

(Learfield News/Undated) — The Minnesota DNR is launching a new EagleCam featuring a new pair of breeding eagles in a new location. Nongame wildlife specialist Lori Naumann says the new nest is scheduled to go live to the public on Thursday (click here). The nest at the site of the original EagleCam fell to the […]

Winter Fire Safety

Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management.  Wednesday’s topic addresses Winter Fire Safety. During the winter season there is usually an increase of structure fires. Reasons for the increase in structural fires include holiday lights, holiday displays, and using alternative heating sources. To […]

November 19 Radiogram

Outdoor Winter Safety

Winter Hazard Awareness Week November is 18th through 22nd.  These hazards include dangers from winter weather, dangers from heating sources, and ventilation issues, just to name a few.  Tuesday’s topic addresses Outdoor Winter Safety. Whether you are out enjoying the snow, or forced to work in it, it is important to dress adequately. During brutally […]

Organic Carrots Blamed for E Coli Infections in 5 Minnesotans

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Health is warning Minnesotans of an E. coli breakout. Epidemiologist Carlota Medus says you should dispose of recalled organic carrots. She says it’s called E. coli O121 and we have five cases in Minnesotans who ate organic carrots, and those carrots got recalled. The illnesses have been […]

“Egregious” Hunting Violations Reported Last Week

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say deer hunting activity stayed steady last week.  Conservation Officer Coby Fontes in Warroad reports a busy week of “predominantly egregious after-dark violations”. Fontes says two separate illegal shining and shooting cases were made, one of which involved alcohol. Additional violations encountered included second-degree DWI, driving after […]