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Governor Walz discusses security measures ahead of Biden’s inauguration

According to Walz, the FBI put out a bulletin calling attention to threats to the 50 capitals.

January 15, 2021

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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…

Driver injured in car crash airlifted to Fargo

November 29, 2020

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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…

Troopers Respond To Numerous Spin-outs, Crashes on Snow Covered Roads

October 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

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…

National Guard Called Out As Former Officer In Floyd Case Released

October 7, 2020

TJ Nelson,

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…

Pedestrian struck and killed in Fargo

September 11, 2020

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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 was found about 100 ft….

MN State Patrol Increases DWI Enforcement

Labor Day weekend is third worst holiday for drunk drivers

August 15, 2019

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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…

MN Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Red Light Runners With New Equipement

May 30, 2019

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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,…

MN State Patrol cites driver for watching ‘Law & Order’ behind the wheel

April 24, 2019

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: Minnesota State PatrolMinnesota (FOX 9) – The Minnesota State Patrol is warning drivers to stay focused behind the wheel after several people were cited for distracted driving – including one person who was watching “Law & Order” while behind the wheel. According to state patrol, on Tuesday, a trooper pulled a driver over and discovered he was watching “Law & Order” on his phone. Another…

Police Stress Safe Driving on St. Patrick’s Day, 4.3 DWI Arrests Per Hour in MN

March 15, 2019

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MINNESOTA – Law enforcement wants to make sure you have a safe and sober ride this St. Patrick’s Day. The Minnesota State Patrol says from 2014 to 2018 there have been an average of 4.3 DWI arrests per hour during the holiday. There have been more than 3,500 crashes and 18 deaths on St. Patrick’s Day weekend statewide in the last…

SUV Leaves I-94 Landing On Street Below

The state patrol says the driver was going too fast for conditions.

February 5, 2019

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FARGO, ND – An SUV headed west on I-94 left the interstate Tues. morning on the 5th St. overpass in Fargo and landed on the street below. A witness tells KFGO Radio News he thought the worst when saw it happen. There were two people in the SUV but they were not hurt. The vehicle landed on its top. The…