Severe Weather Awareness Week Concludes Today in Minnesota

Friday is dedicated to heat related emergencies.  Temperatures in Minnesota can and do reach more than 100 degrees in the summer months. Combined with high humidity, these temperatures can create dangerous conditions. To avoid heat related ailments, drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest time of day, wear light weight loose […]

2 More Child Flu Deaths in Minnesota, Hospitalizations Down

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Health’s weekly flu report shows two more pediatric deaths in the state. There had been two child flu deaths all season in Minnesota. Seven more adult deaths were reported. Flu-related hospitalizations dropped from 72 to 47 patients last week. No flu outbreaks were reported in schools […]

DROUGHT CONDITIONS IMPROVE SLIGHTLY

The latest U.S Drought Monitor map shows some slight improvement in the drought conditions in Minnesota.  The areas o the state in a moderate drought fell from 62 to 46 percent in the last week.  Parts of Minnesota with severe drought conditions dropped from 8.75 to 5.66 percent.  Just over 90-percent of the state is […]

April 10 Radiogram

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 […]

Name Released In Officer Involved Shooting

An Oklahoma man is out of the hospital and awaiting charges following an officer involved shooting Monday near Crookston.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Caleb Coffey (34) was driving erratically and at high speed when he entered Polk County from Marshall County on Monday morning. Sheriff’s Officials say the pursuit started in North […]

April 9 Radiogram

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 […]

TRF Area Residents Reminded That Garbage and Bird Food May Attract Bears

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have been handling bear complaints in the Thief River Falls area.  Conservation Officer Sarah Jahn says time was spent last week handling nuisance-bear complaints and reminds people that things like garbage and bird food will attract bears. She says “people are reminded to remove trash and bird […]

Burning Restrictions Start Today

People cause more than 90% of wildfires in Minnesota, and burning restrictions are in effect for almost all of the state.  According to the Department of Natural Resources, burning restrictions apply for Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red […]