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 […]

2023 County Feedlot Officer Report Tuesday in Thief River Falls. 

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls.  According to County Coordinator Kevin Erickson, agenda items are expected from The Pennington County Soil and Water Conservation District on the 2023 County Feedlot Officer Report. Also on the agenda, County Engineer  Mike Flaagan, and Steve Stone, & John Hamre with the […]

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4-8-2024 Headlines

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota

  Weather Alerts are Monday’s topic. The National Weather Service issues Watches, Warnings, and Advisories.  Watches mean that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather or tornadoes, and warnings mean that severe weather or tornadoes are occurring, likely to occur, or are imminent. Advisories and special weather statements may come from the National […]

TRF Man Faces DWI and Other Charges After Allegedly Fleeing An Accident

A Thief River Falls area man faces DWI and other charges after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident Thursday.  Police say Joseph Randy Dessellier, (46) was arrested after a caller reported they were struck and that the other driver took off from the scene at 1st and Barzen.  Dessellier was charged with Driving While […]