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TRF Man Cited After Allegedly Striking Electric Box

A Thief River Falls man was cited after allegedly striking an electrical box with a vehicle. Police say Aaron Merck (39) was cited for Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property after allegedly crashing a 2009 Hyundai into an electrical box near Duluth Avenue North.  Merck also faces two other charges related to the crash […]

Semi Crash Leaves Dozens of Gallons of Diesel On I94

A Florida man faces charges after a semi he was driving jackknifed Tuesday on I94 near Casselton, dumping dozens of gallons of diesel fuel in the process.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol Scott Pettingill, (56) of Trinity, Florida has been charged with Driving Under Suspension, a log book violation, and care required after […]

Helmet, Seatbelt and Registration Violations Reported

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are conducting ATV safety checks.  Conservation Officer Sarah Jahn in Thief River Falls East offered a reminder that anyone under the age of 18 needs a helmet when riding an ATV. She says over the course of two days, five class-two ATVs were stopped for failing to […]

ND Man Arrested Following Accident That Left A Woman And Child With Serious Injuries

A North Dakota man was arrested following a crash near the Grand Forks Airport Monday.  Travis Bell (43) of Fordville, was arrested for criminal vehicular injury following the accident at U.S. Highway 2 and Airport Road, about 3 miles west of Grand Forks. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, an SUV was sitting at […]

Student Art from NW Minnesota Hangs In St. Paul

Five student pieces of art have been chosen to be hung in the hallway of Senator Mark Johnson’s office in St. Paul for the next year.  The students and their work include: Lydia Christianson of Fertile “Omaha Jellyfish,” Kyleigh Halvorson of Fosston “Iris” (Merit Award), Carter Lee Johnsrud of Goodridge “A Broken Heart,” Melody Voeltz […]

Four Sent To Hospital Following Two Vehicle Accident

Several people, including two children, were injured in a two vehicle accident over the weekend in Norman County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Karen Louise Plante, (63) of Mcintosh, was northbound on Highway 32 when the 2014 Ford F150 she was driving collided with an eastbound 2011 Toyota Tundra at 330th Avenue in Sundal […]

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Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Night Hike Coming In June

Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association are hosting a night hike next week at the National Wildlife Refuge in Erskine.  Staff from Rydell Refuge will be on hand to answer questions during the June 11th hike, which is scheduled for 9:15pm. This is a free event. Since visitation normally ends at sunset, this […]