BCA Identifies Officers Who Used Force in Crookston Shooting

University of North Dakota Forensic Pathology has identified the man who was killed in a use-of-force incident last month at a Crookston homeless shelter.  According to the State Department of Public Safety, Christopher Ryan Junkin (44) died of multiple gunshot wounds.  The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Crookston police officer […]

63 Year Old Seriously Injured In Single Vehicle Motorcycle Accident

An Edmore, North Dakota man was seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle accident Tuesday in Walsh County.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the 63 year old failed to negotiate a curve in the road and was thrown from the bike 4 miles east of Edinburg. According to the report, he “entered the […]

Radiogram July 10

Avoid Risk of Mosquito Borne Disease This Summer

West Nile virus has been confirmed in both Minnesota and North Dakota this season.  There is a risk of contracting West Nile virus anytime mosquitoes are active. Health and Human Services recommends the use of insect repellent registered with the Environmental Protection Agency that contain ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, […]

Scooter Driver Killed In Crash With Semi

A Lisbon, North Dakota man was killed after the motor scooter he was driving collided with a semi Tuesday.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a Peterbilt semi-truck towing a van trailer was making a right turn when the accident occurred just before 10:30am. Officials say the 66 year old driver of the Schwinn […]

TRF Man Cited For Counterfeit Money

A man was cited following a report of counterfeit currency at a Thief River Falls business.  John Charles Isleman (31) of Thief River Falls was cited for “Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent” after police were called to the C’Mon Inn Saturday. The caller reported “we found some counterfeit bills here”.  Officers responded just before […]

July 9th, 2024 Radiogram

Nice Weather Doesn’t Stop Violations On Independence Day Weekend

Authorities with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are reporting that the pleasant weather made for a good 4th of July Holiday weekend for some.  Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz says he worked the Independence Day holiday weekend on Lake of the Woods and in the Beltrami Island State Forest area. He says “enforcement action was […]

Haugen Injured In Alcohol-Related Crash

An Erskine area man was injured in a single vehicle accident over the weekend in Polk County.  Authorities say alcohol was a factor.  According to the State Patrol report, Kevin Wayne Haugen (60) was injured when the westbound 2001 Jeep he was driving struck the back of a Highway 59 guardrail at Highway 2 in […]

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