MN State Patrol This week is the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Traffic…

This week is the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness week. The goal is to reduce human trafficking through enforcement, investigative and educational awareness measures. Our commercial vehicle section is taking part by providing resources and educating commercial drivers at rest stops and weigh stations across the state. Knowing what to look… Continue reading MN State Patrol This week is the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Traffic…

MN State Patrol A team in marriage and on the road, Troopers Gina and Joel DeCesare shared their…

  A team in marriage and on the road, Troopers Gina and Joel DeCesare shared their passion for traffic safety with members of the Luverne Rotary Club.     A unique team of MN State Troopers visited Luverne Rotary today! Gina and Joel DeCesare, a husband-wife team of “Road Troopers” focus on their core values… Continue reading MN State Patrol A team in marriage and on the road, Troopers Gina and Joel DeCesare shared their…

Two Injured Over the Weekend in Beltrami County

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Beltrami County Sunday morning. According to the State Patrol Scott Snyder, (57) of Bemidji, was driving a 2010 Ford Van westbound, while Dean Wendorff, (35) of Solway, was driving a 2011 Ford F-150 westbound. Snyder’s van was stopped at the stop light when Wendorff struck him… Continue reading Two Injured Over the Weekend in Beltrami County

West bound I 90 near the Elkton exit, MARSHALL TWP, Mower County Crash

Incident type: Injury ICR: 23100492 Date/Time: 01/27/2023 14:14 District: 2100 Rochester Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Westbound I 90 near the Elkton exit, MARSHALL TWP, Mower County Description: The Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on I-90 when it left the road and rolled. Road Condition: Snow/Ice Outside agencies: Mower Co SO, Dexter First… Continue reading West bound I 90 near the Elkton exit, MARSHALL TWP, Mower County Crash

Snowmobiler Injured Over the Weekend in Polk County

A Crookston area man was injured in a snow mobile accident over the weekend in Polk County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Douglas Dean Willits (52) was injured when the 2008 Ski-Doo MXZ he was driving ” struck field approach, and rolled” at Highway 75 and 140th Street in Euclid Township. Willits was taken… Continue reading Snowmobiler Injured Over the Weekend in Polk County

Pennington County Sheriff The mayor has declared a Snow Emergency!!

The mayor has declared a Snow Emergency!! This means that calendar parking will take effect immediately. Please do not park on the Avenues north and south as well as Red Lake Blvd between 6am and 9am tomorrow (Friday the 11th). The Calendar parking will remain in effect until March 15th. Please see the flyer below… Continue reading Pennington County Sheriff The mayor has declared a Snow Emergency!!

Pennington County Sheriff Thief River Falls city crews are aware of the large power outage and are working…

  Thief River Falls city crews are aware of the large power outage and are working on getting the power restored as soon as possible. Many stop lights are out downtown so please drive with extreme caution.  

Ask A Trooper: What is the legal length allowed for a snow plow blade?

Question: Last week, I noticed a truck with a snow plow blade on it, it took up the whole traffic lane, it was not a Minnesota Department of Transportation truck. What is the legal length allowed for a snow blade? Answer: The maximum legal width is 8 feet 6 inches in Minnesota. Snow plows start… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: What is the legal length allowed for a snow plow blade?

Failing to Leave Info at the Scene of an Accident

A Thief River Falls area man was cited for failing to give information following a two-vehicle accident. According to the Thief River Falls Police Department, Michael W. Blair allegedly struck a vehicle while backing out of the parking lot at 3001 Sanford Parkway. According to the report, an officer witnessed the collision on January 9th.… Continue reading Failing to Leave Info at the Scene of an Accident

Red Lake Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for the Murder of a Red Lake Tribal Police Officer

David Brian Donnell

A Red Lake man has been sentenced for fatally shooting a Red Lake Tribal Police Officer. Officer Ryan Bialke was killed when David Brian Donnell opened fire at officers on July 27th, 2021 when the Red Lake Tribal Police Department responded to a call to conduct a welfare check at a residence in Redby. Upon… Continue reading Red Lake Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for the Murder of a Red Lake Tribal Police Officer