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Wind Turbine Blade Stalled in Downtown Crookston

Wind Turbine Blade Stuck in Downtown Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Truck hauling a wind turbine blade can’t make the turn in downtown Crookston, Minnesota.

BREAKING NEWS: Wind Advisory Issued for Sunday Morning Across the Valley

BREAKING NEWS: Sunday Morning Wind Warning Up & Down The Valley GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Warning. Winds gusts up to 65-miles per hour this morning.

Forecast Predicts Heavy Rain and Wind for Monday

Heavy Rain & Wind Forecast For This Monday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service in Grand Forks is forecasting heavy rain and wind for this Monday.

High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 9:15AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds could result in tree damage and power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 3:06AM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may… Continue reading High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 3:06AM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Beltrami County: Franklin Wind Arrested for Felony Domestic Assault – No Bail Set

Franklin Wind

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Franklin Wind is in custody at the Beltrami County Jail after being arrested on a serious felony domestic assault charge. According to official records, Wind was booked on March 17, 2025, and is currently being held without bail. Wind faces a felony-level charge of domestic assault under Minnesota statute 609.2242.4. His… Continue reading Beltrami County: Franklin Wind Arrested for Felony Domestic Assault – No Bail Set

High Wind Watch issued March 8 at 11:21PM CST until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may… Continue reading High Wind Watch issued March 8 at 11:21PM CST until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 5:24PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE…Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages… Continue reading Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 5:24PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 5:24PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 1:35PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…East Marshall, East Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, and Roseau Counties. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 1:35PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

UPDATE: Patrol attributes Saturday morning semi rollover near East Grand Forks to wind conditions

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Patrol now says high winds caused that semi rollover near East Grand Forks on Highway 2 this Saturday morning.

High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 4:19AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 9:17PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 9:17PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 2:01PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 2:01PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 5:25PM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 3:53PM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE…In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Cavalier, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN…Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs… Continue reading Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 3:53PM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

The High Wind Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 12:42PM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Cavalier, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN…Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 3:39AM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 9 at 2:48PM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From noon to 10 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued March 9 at 2:48PM CDT until March 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Forks ND on this developing situation.

Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 9:55PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 1:58PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 3:04AM CST until March 4 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.

Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 12:19PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning Persists, Grand Forks Records 60 MPH Gusts This Morning

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) High winds continue up and down the Valley this Friday noon hour.

Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 12:19PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 7:46AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued February 28 at 7:46AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued February 28 at 7:46AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 3:03AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may… Continue reading Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 3:03AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued February 28 at 3:03AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued February 28 at 3:03AM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power… Continue reading Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…In Minnesota, Kittson and West Marshall Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh and Pembina Counties. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…In Minnesota, Norman, West Polk, and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Grand Forks, Cass, Steele, and Traill Counties. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Grand Forks Mystery: Stolen Car Crashes into South Wind Apartments—Suspect Still at Large!

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities are investigating a mysterious stolen vehicle crash that occurred Monday night around 8:00 p.m. at South Wind Apartments, 2403 27th Avenue South. Officers responded to a call for service reporting a stolen vehicle that had been crashed into the apartment complex’s garages. However, no suspects were found with the… Continue reading Grand Forks Mystery: Stolen Car Crashes into South Wind Apartments—Suspect Still at Large!

Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 12:50PM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may… Continue reading Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 12:50PM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 12:50PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…In Minnesota, Norman, West Polk, and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Grand Forks, Cass, Steele, and Traill Counties. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 12:50PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Watch issued February 27 at 11:57AM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially… Continue reading High Wind Watch issued February 27 at 11:57AM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Watch issued February 27 at 3:23AM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially… Continue reading High Wind Watch issued February 27 at 3:23AM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Watch issued February 26 at 6:29PM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,… Continue reading High Wind Watch issued February 26 at 6:29PM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Watch issued February 26 at 2:48PM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,… Continue reading High Wind Watch issued February 26 at 2:48PM CST until February 28 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Brutal Cold Hits Grand Forks: Wind Chill Advisory in Effect

GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me)—Residents woke up to brutally cold temperatures this Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service issuing a Wind Chill Advisory for the region. At 7:15 a.m., temperatures were sitting at -14°F, with wind chills making it feel as cold as -38°F. The advisory remains in effect until noon, with potential wind… Continue reading Brutal Cold Hits Grand Forks: Wind Chill Advisory in Effect

Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 3:03PM CST until January 28 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Patchy drifting snow is possible in open areas.

Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 10:09AM CST until January 28 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 2:13AM CST until January 28 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN…From 6 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Patchy drifting snow is possible in open areas.

Title: LM Wind Power Closure Due to COVID-19: 9 Out of 900 Employees Test Positive

So Far, 9 of 900 Employees Confirmed Positive, Statement On Closure Of LM Wind Power Due To COVID-19 GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have an extensive statement from GE, the owner of LM Wind Power in Grand Forks, regarding the plant’s closure due to employees testing positive for COVID-19. The plant employs 900 people… Continue reading Title: LM Wind Power Closure Due to COVID-19: 9 Out of 900 Employees Test Positive

High Wind Warning issued January 17 at 2:12PM CST until January 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below expected. * WHERE…In Minnesota, West Marshall and West… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued January 17 at 2:12PM CST until January 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued January 17 at 2:00PM CST until January 17 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 39 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 51 below expected. * WHERE…In Minnesota, West Marshall and West… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued January 17 at 2:00PM CST until January 17 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

High Wind Warning issued January 17 at 9:58AM CST until January 17 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE…In Minnesota, West Marshall and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Benson, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Grand Forks, Nelson, Ramsey, and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN…Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel… Continue reading High Wind Warning issued January 17 at 9:58AM CST until January 17 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Beltrami County Woman, Jennifer Wind Charged with Multiple DWI Offenses

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 23, 2024, Jennifer Wind, a 38-year-old female, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. She is currently held at the Beltrami County Jail without bail. Charges Filed: Case Number: 24-027018 Charge 1: Violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2) – Operating a motor vehicle under… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman, Jennifer Wind Charged with Multiple DWI Offenses

LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing pattern of racial harassment and retaliation has been addressed by federal authorities at a Grand Forks-based manufacturing company. In a consent decree filed on Friday, September 20th, LM Wind Power Blades was ordered to pay $125,000 in damages as part of a settlement agreement. The allegations against the… Continue reading LM Wind Power Faces $125,000 Fine for Racial Harassment and Retaliation: Grand Forks Company Ordered to Pay Damages