Tag: Minnesota State Patrol

Winter & Your Vehicle

Now that it’s time for holiday traveling, Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow has some advice for making sure you stay safe if you get caught in a winter storm. Now that it’s almost winter, it’s time to get your car ready for the colder weather.  Sgt. Grabow also has a reminder when it comes…
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November 20, 2023 0

Victim In Fatal Norman County Crash Identified

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The woman who was killed in a two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Norman County has been identified as 61-year-old Elaine Marie Kamradt of Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The Minnesota State Patrol says Kamradt died in an accident on Highway 32 and 330th Avenue when…
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September 29, 2023 0

Barnesville Woman injured in semi crash 

A 21 year old Barnesville woman was injured in a semi crash on Wednesday afternoon in Otter Tail County. The Minnesota State Patrol says that at 3:22 p.m. 21 year old Samantha Lammers of Barnesville was traveling North on Highway 108 when her Chevy Suburban collided with a Mack Semi Truck at an intersection.  Lammers…
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August 24, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Public Safety reminds people about cannabis driving laws 

With the legalization of cannabis products happening on August 1, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety wants to remind drivers that driving high is still a DWI.  MN State Patrol Chief Col. Matt Langersaid that “just like with alcohol, anyone opting to consume cannabis needs to plan a safe and sober ride.”  The MDPS reminds…
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August 3, 2023 0

Two Injured In Road Accident Near Grygla

Two people are hurt and three vehicles are damaged after a crash near Grygla, MN. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened along Hwy. 89 on Tuesday, Aug. 1 around 10:30 p.m. The crash report says a pickup driven by a 65-year-old woman from Grygla was heading west when another pickup driven by an 80-year-old…
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August 2, 2023 0

Minnesota DOT reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions along Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes

In a press release from Tuesday the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota State Patrol reminded WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 starting on Monday, July 31 at noon. The Minnesota DOT and Minnesota State Patrol  stated that Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park…
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July 26, 2023 0

18 Year Old Dies in Car Accident Near Glyndon

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting announced that an 18 year old woman is dead after a crash that occurred on June 28 in rural Clay County.  According to authorities the accident happened around 4:00 pm at the intersection of 70th St. and 90th Ave. N. When the deputies responded to the crash life saving action…
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June 29, 2023 0

Motorist Hits Person Laying in the Middle of the Road Near Lake Ida 

The Becker County Sheriff’s Department announced that an individual was killed in the morning of Sunday, June 18 after being struck by a car. AT 4:04 am the Becker County Sheriffs Office received a call from a distressed motorist who said that she had potentially hit someone who was laying in the middle of the…
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June 19, 2023 0

MN State Patrol Wants You–To Work For Them

Would you like to work in law enforcement?  Sergeant Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol says the Patrol is always looking for good candidates. Sergeant Grabow was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope Program, which airs Monday through Friday at 9am.


April 10, 2023 0

Travel Not Advised

In the wake of Tuesday’s winter storm, law enforcement is advising no travel in northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow talks about making the decision to issue a no travel advisory. Grabow also points out that traveling on Interstate 94 between Barnesville and Fergus Falls can be tricky in…
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April 5, 2023 0