Ask A Trooper: Why do I often see electric vehicles without a front license plate? – .

Question: My question is why electric cars and trucks do not have front license plates? These are all from Minnesota which is required by law. They are not from out of state. Answer: Electric vehicles are required to have a front license plate in Minnesota, this is a common equipment violation. Minnesota State Statute (M.S.S.)… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: Why do I often see electric vehicles without a front license plate? – .

plate tectonics pioneer dies at 87 – .

326 W. Jason Morgan was a geologist whose discoveries in plate tectonics helped revolutionize our understanding of the Earth.  W. Jason Morgan’s legacy  Morgan did his geological research as a professor at Princeton University, where he taught for many years after receiving his PhD there in 1964. His best-known contribution to science came in 1967,… Continue reading plate tectonics pioneer dies at 87 – .

ASK A TROOPER: “Trailer License Plate Question” |

Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have a small utility trailer and I keep having to replace my license plate because it gets wrecked or torn off when I am traveling. Can I put it sideways on the wheel fender?  Answer: If the trailer is 3,000 pounds or less gross vehicle weight (GVW) with lifetime registration,… Continue reading ASK A TROOPER: “Trailer License Plate Question” |

ASK A TROOPER: “Bumper and License Plate Questions” |

Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Can I drive my car without the plastic bumper? My son hit a snowbank and it fell off the other day. Later he was stopped for not having a front license plate as it was attached to the bumper. Can he display the license plate in the front windshield? Answer: When… Continue reading ASK A TROOPER: “Bumper and License Plate Questions” |

ASK A TROOPER: “Collector Plate Question” |

Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Can a truck with collector plates on it be used in a snow plow business? Is it legal to use collector plates on a vehicle driven on a daily basis? Answer: Driving a vehicle for general transportation with collector plates on is illegal. It is also illegal to use collector plates… Continue reading ASK A TROOPER: “Collector Plate Question” |

License Plate Stolen on Main Ave

Police say a license plate was stolen Tuesday in Thief River Falls. According to the report plates were stolen from an SUV on the 800 Block of Main Avenue. Officers responded to the call around 8pm. Suspicious activity can be reported to Thief River Falls Police at 218-681-6161.