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 […]

4-11-2024 Headlines

Red Lake Man Sentenced For Casino Assault

A Red Lake man has been sentenced as an habitual offender for violently assaulting another individual.  According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Shawn Rene Lussier (55) was sentenced Tuesday to 46 months in prison followed by three years supervised release. Lussier assaulted another person in a hotel room at the Seven Clans Casino in […]

Severe Weather Awareness Wednesday Focus on Flooding

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues today in Minnesota with a Focus on Flooding.  Wednesday’s topic is flooding. Floods kill more people in Minnesota than other weather events. 75% of flooding deaths occur at night time, and of those deaths half died inside vehicles. As little as six inches of rapidly flowing water can knock you […]

4-10-2024 Headlines

Goodridge Area Man Injured After Crouching Behind Vehicle

A Goodridge area man was injured after being struck by a car Friday in Thief River Falls.  Police say Doug Krout was knocked over while crouching behind a 2008 Lincoln MKX picking up some change he had dropped. According to the report, the driver of the vehicle, Beth Fuller of Thief River Falls did not […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues Today in Minnesota

Severe weather, including hail and lightning are covered on Tuesday.  Thunderstorms are considered severe when they have one-inch hail or winds higher than 58 miles per hour. Hail develops during thunderstorms when a strong updraft is featured, especially in super cell thunderstorms. Hail causes nearly one billion dollars in damage annually and can range from […]

4-9-2024 Headlines

2024 SkyWarn Training Classes Scheduled For Later This Month

The National Weather Service is hosting a SKYWARN Training Storm Spotter program this month.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the classes are designed as both an informational class for the general public and certification training for the serious SkyWarn Spotter.   The class covers the basics of storm development, storm structure, what constitutes severe […]

DNR Finds Burning Ban Violators

The State Department of Natural Resources has been handing out citations for violating the burning ban currently in place for several Minnesota counties Conservation Officer Tony Hams in Warroad says violations encountered over the last week include “failure to obtain a burn permit, and burning during a ban.” Hams also encountered violations for failure to […]