Mahnomen, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s 2022 Permit to Carry report was released recently and for the first time since 2019 showed a significant drop in the number of issued permits to carry. While 65,000 permits were issued last year, 2020 and 2021 averaged around 100,000 permits. Mahnomen…
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Mahnomen, MN — Following the death of Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton, who passed away last week at the age of 53 after a short and intensive battle with pancreatic cancer, area law enforcement agencies are reaching out to show their support for their fellow officer. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says he can relate…
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Mahnomen, MN — The candidates for Mahnomen County Sheriff got an opportunity to introduce themselves and their priorities during the Mahnomen GFWC Library Club Candidate Forum on Thursday night at the Mahnomen School. Seeking reelection is current Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther, who is going up against veteran police officer Peter Drift Jr, who currently…
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Mahnomen, MN — Thanks to a donation from the Hemsley Charitable Trust and the University of Minnesota, a number of local law enforcement agencies are now being equipped with new, state-of-the-art AED’s in all their vehicles. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office, Ada Police, Twin Valley Police, and Norman County Sheriff’s Office are among those who…
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