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 […]

Scooter Reported Stolen From TRF Campground

Police responded to a report of a theft last week at a Thief River Falls campground.  Officers responded to Tourist Park on Friday when a caller reported that their “electric scooter was stolen from the campground by Pioneer Village”.  Police responded just after 10am.                      

Preventable deaths by suicide declined in 2023

SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE, RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE AND PEOPLE CAN SEEK HELP BY CALLING OR TEXTING 988  In 2023, 815 Minnesotans died from suicide, down from the historically high number of 860 in 2022, according to preliminary data. The suicide rate fell from 14.8 per 100,000 in 2022 to 14.1 per 100,000 in 2023. The preliminary […]

July 31 Radiogram

July 30 Radiogram

“Deadpool & Wolverine” Sets Record

“Deadpool & Wolverine” earned approximately $211 million domestically during the opening weekend, according to Disney.    This sets a new record for the largest opening ever for a R-rated movie. The previous record was held by the original “Deadpool,” which debuted to $132.4 million in 2016. PHOTO CREDIT:    © JAY MAIDMENT/20TH CENTURY STUDIOS AND MARVEL […]

Motorcycle Driver Dies From Injuries Seven Days After Crash

A Cooperstown, North Dakota man seriously injured in a motorcycle crash has died from his injuries.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Ricky Howatt (63) was northbound on Highway 1 when he lost control of the 2000 Harley Davidson he was driving north of Pekin on July 20th. Howatt was thrown from the vehicle and died […]

Four Injured In Polk County Accident Saturday

Four people were injured in a two vehicle accident Saturday in Polk County.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit was eastbound on 120th Street Northwest when it collided with a northbound 2012 Chevrolet Impala at Highway 75 in Euclid Township.  The driver of the Impala, Duane Allen Olson, (84) of Thief […]