(KNOX) – The period from Memorial Day through Labor Day is frequently referred to as the one hundred deadly days of summer… because of the high number of crashes and lost lives during this period.
Area law enforcement agencies including the Minnesota State Patrol, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and the Crookston and East Grand Forks police departments are conducting extra enforcement… focused on seat belt or child restraint violations through June 2.
In addition, extra officers will monitor speed enforcement through September 2.
East Grand Forks Police Chief Michael Hedlund says slow down and buckle up… every trip… every time.
Leonard Peltier has parole hearing in Florida
(KNOX) -Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison since convicted for the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota, had a parole hearing this morning at a federal prison in Florida. At 79, his health is fail...
Jun 10, 2024
Grand Forks School Board policies address complaints among personnel
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks School Board moved Monday to handle personnel conflicts at an earlier stage. Dr. Eric Lunn said complaints will be addressed at the lowest level possible... with a mediator, arbitrator or consultant. If it can't be resolved, ...
Jun 11, 2024
GF Police vehicle encounters DUI motorist
(KNOX) - A Grand Forks Police Ford Explorer on routine patrol was struck Wednesday night by the driver of a Chrysler turning south from Gateway Drive onto Stanford Road. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from the scene. 37-yea...
Jun 13, 2024
'Put The Phone Away or Pay' cracks down on distracted driving
(KNOX) - Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota worked overtime in April for the statewide distracted driving enforcement campaign, Put the Phone Away or Pay. A total of 893 citations were attributed to the added patrols. 418 were issued for di...
Jun 12, 2024
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