Underage Boaters Found to Be Consuming Alcohol

Underage drinking while boating unsafe boating practices were reported this week in the Thief River Falls area.  Conservation Officer Sarah Jahn says persons under the age of 21 were found to be consuming alcohol after a complaint about a boat with expired registration was taken. She says when contact was made with the boat, “the […]

Wesley Snipes Broke Two Guiness World Records For Blade Character

Wesley Snipes just picked up 2 Guinness World Records thanks to the new “Deadpool and Wolverine”. The 1st record:  The longest career as a live-action Marvel character with the Wesley Snipes return of Blade, nearly 26 years after he played the same character in 1998. The 2nd record:   He last played Blade 19 years ago, […]

TRF Woman Taken to Emergency Room Following Single Vehicle Crash

One person was injured in a single vehicle roll-over accident last week in Pennington County.  According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Kaili Schrems of Thief River Falls was transported to Sanford Emergency Room via Ambulance following the accident reported early Wednesday.  Authorities say a northbound 2010 Honda Fit drove onto the east side shoulder […]

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NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LAWS GO INTO EFFECT IN MINNESOTA

A number of high-profile public safety laws take effect today (Thursday) in Minnesota.  It’s now illegal to sell or possess a cell phone cover that looks like a firearm, and also prohibited are vapes that resemble school supplies or products that appeal to minors.  It’s now a felony to make a “Swatting” call that sends […]

NEW LAW INCREASES PENALTY FOR STRAW PURCHASERS

A new law goes into effect Thursday (today) increasing the penalty for straw purchase in Minnesota.  The law will up the penalty for straw purchases of firearms from a misdemeanor to a felony.  The new law will make it easier to prosecute straw purchasers.  The bill does include language that allows for defense in case […]

Large Storm System Crosses Minnesota

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a broad swath of western and central Minnesota as storms bring in winds as high as 80 mph. The thunderstorm watch is in effect across 22 counties in Minnesota from Norman County to the Saint Cloud area. It was issued at 12:15 p.m. and will remain in […]