THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – Ongoing protests over the Enbridge Energy Pipeline project in northwestern Minnesota have prompted the state patrol and DOT to close a section of highway. The eight-mile stretch of State Highway 32 between Thief River Falls and St. Hilaire will remain closed until further notice. The agencies say the highway has become extremely congested with…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – With Memorial Day Monday, we’re coming up on the 100 deadliest days on the road. Minnesota State Patrol has a device called the seat belt protector to show the importance of getting buckled up. 2021 is turning out to be a deadly year on Minnesota roads. There have been 149 deaths compared to 107 at this…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Operation Safety Net has reached phase three early during the Derek Chauvin trial. Law enforcement says the decision was made after the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. That means changes for state troopers and DNR conservation officers in our area. “While we still have state troopers working across all of Minnesota, and conservation…
MINNESOTA – Governor Tim Walz discusses threats to the Minnesota State Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day. “Shame on this country if we try and normalize what’s happening here. Shame if we don’t hold those that made this situation accountable,” Governor Walz said. Following the riots that took place at the U.S Capitol and the possible threats to other cities, Governor…
SARGENT COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) – A teen, injured in a crash near Cayuga in Sargent County Saturday was airlifted to Sanford Health in Fargo after he was found hours after the crash. The State Patrol says a car driven by 19-year Broden Frolek of Lidgerwood went off Highway 11, into a ditch, struck an approach, and rolled. It ended up…
Sgt. Jesse Grabow/TwitterIt’s time to deploy those winter driving skills as snow blankets the region. A jackknifed semi blocking traffic for awhile on I-94 west of Alexandria. The driver losing control on the snow covered road this morning and blocking both westbound lanes. The driver was not hurt. State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says it was one of more than…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activates the Minnesota National Guard to help officers in the Twin Cities after Derek Chauvin posts bond. It follows a request made by the City of Minneapolis. One hundred guard members are being mobilized along with one hundred state troopers. Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the…
1/1 Show Caption Hide Caption FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Police have released the name of a man who died after he was struck by an SUV driven by a Fargo woman early Friday morning. Killed was 39-year-old Peter McKenney of Alexandria, Minnesota. McKenney was hit by an SUV driven by 32-year-old Shanyell Headswift. Police say Headswift had been drinking. McKenney…
MINNESOTA – Labor Day weekend means the end of summer, barbecues and time with family and friends. But it’s also a red flag for law enforcement. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning people to drive sober or get pulled over. The campaign is pushing to combat drunk driving by implementing more DWI enforcement. 3.8 arrests are made every hour…
SAINT CLOUD, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has new technology to crack down on drivers running red lights. The State Patrol showed off its new enhanced red light enforcement program in Saint Cloud. Through a 90 day pilot program, cameras at State Highway 15 and Second Street, one of the most dangerous in the state according to DPS,…
