The Warroad Girls Hockey program is celebrating their 600th win in program history earlier this week in a win over Thief River Falls.
Warroad High School Athletic Director Mark Chamernick gave the squad a special shoutout, from the coaches and assistants to players, to let the community know about this incredible accomplishment.
Warroad Girls will be back in action this weekend vs Orono at the Sanford Center in Bemidji as a part of the 218 Classic.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources now allows automatic hook-setting devices for ice fishing, starting this season.
The DNR says the rule change follows extensive public input. The devices set the hook automatically when a fish strikes and are typically used with tip-ups, and may reduce fish mortality.
The devices must be non-motorized, cannot reel in fish, and may not be left unattended. Anglers must stay within 200 feet. More information is available at mndnr.gov.
Fraud and scam reports are on the rise in rural Manitoba, including the Rural Municipality of Piney. Sprague RCMP say seniors are being especially targeted by criminals posing as police, government agencies, banks, or utility companies.
Mounties warn real authorities will never demand payment over the phone or ask for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers. Police are also seeing more online marketplace scams involving fake farm equipment, rentals, and vehicles, as well as ongoing romance scams.
Residents are urged to slow down, verify requests, and report suspected scams even if no money was lost. To report suspected scams, contact the Sprague RCMP at 204-437-2041.
Winter weather produces slick and dangerous driving conditions and can result in drivers sliding into ditches and stalled along the road. While we all try to avoid these incidents, the reality is that it happens. Acting with proper safety during this time is crucial. The greatest danger isn’t always the initial incident – it can be the secondary crash when other drivers hit the same patch of ice or fail to see you. This can be extremely dangerous for the victims of the initial crash and first responders on the scene.
If you find yourself stuck or disabled on the roadside, you should:
Never get out of your vehicle: to inspect damage on a busy or icy road. You are safer inside the steel frame of your vehicle. Keep your seat belt fastened, turn on your hazard lights immediately so other drivers can see you.
If the vehicle is disabled, shift to the seat furthest away from traffic. If the car is drivable, don’t worry about “preserving the scene.” Carefully drive to the nearest off-ramp, parking lot, or underpass to get away from traffic. Always make sure to call 911 when safe to do so.