We are located in the Minneapolis / St. Paul Metro Area.

If you are interested in joining our organization, please send an e-mail to MN4@blueknights.org  We will respond to your request for further information.

Welcome to our web site.  Much of the older information has been purged in order to allow new material.  You will see that the club is devoted to fun and foolishness, while the web master provides unique commentaries and solicitations for more fun materials.

If you are a licensed professional peace officer, active or retired and ride a motorcycle (doesn't matter if it's 2 or 3, Loud pipes or sewing machine quiet) you probably qualify to be a member of the group.  We often get asked questions about the club and they are addressed under F.A.Q.  

If you have a police officer as a friend or family member, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 is the perfect time to show officers we understand how difficult their job is. So it’s important to show officers how much we understand their difficult work and appreciate their sacrifice and risk.

For a while the United States’ idea of law enforcement was fairly loose. The Wild West was, well, wild. And most states and cities didn’t consider emergency services like firefighters and police officers to be necessary until much later than most would think. In the mid 1800s, most law enforcement was carried out in the form of posse comitatus, where the sheriff and a posse of volunteers and deputies (much like the stereotypical Westerns of the 1960s) would enforce laws rather than a centralized police force. 

Once the 20th century rolled around most larger cities, counties, and states had developed a centralized police or sheriff’s department. In doing so, most of the country slowly started to see a reduction in the “Wild West” and a more tame and domesticated America, despite many of the newly formed local authorities needing to pick sides in a rise of unionizing laborers going on strike. 

Whether its civil unrest, labor strikes, huge sporting events, or just helping a cat get down from a tree, law enforcement officers are a critical part of our lives, woven into the everyday fabric of living in America. They keep our neighborhoods safe and help ensure that whatever it is you need to do, you can do with peace of mind.

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by multiple organizations in 2015 to express their gratitude for officers in the United States. In support of their services citizens are encouraged to do their part in thanking the law enforcers on this day. One of the main organizations to take the lead in this is C.O.P.S – Concerns of Police Survivors. According to them, law enforcement officers need to be shown that the difficult career path they have chosen is recognized by the people who they protect and uphold the law for. 

This holiday was triggered by the chain of events in 2014, when a police officer was involved in a crossfire shooting in Missouri. The backlash and violence that followed this event led C.O.P.S to take the initiative to change this negative portrayal of police officers in the news in recent years into a positive one. With over 900,000 officers in the United States, the organization believes it is essential to support law enforcers during difficult times, and a holiday dedicated to them does just that. The day also raises awareness on the importance of understanding that the difficult decisions taken by police officers are in the best interest of citizens and the law.

We are unsubscribing to 2025 - After the free 7-day trial we decided we don't like it!

Normally on the first of each new year, I put down the names of club members who have left us or moved on to ride with the Heaven 1 Chapter.

For 2024, we have a minor change.  

Ron R. (Radar) and his bride have left the land of 10,000 (insert your choice here) Examples include Taxes, Liberals, Renamed Lakes, Mosquitos, different temperatures, etc.  They apparently moved to Texas where the weather is hot with a chance of heat, humidity, Tornados and more heat.  That obviously means more time with their new BK chapter.

John McClane has invitied us to join him and Holly at their yearly celebration!  It will be a blowout with all kinds of fireworks!

As we often brag, we are hearty individuals who can handle vehicle size mosquitoes and cold temperatures.  However this week Jack Frost has been conspiring with the Arctic to see just how long Minnesota Nice exists in - 0F temperatures before adding in the windchil.  Come on Jack, give us a break!

Today is the official kickoff day for Holiday shopping following Turkey Day. Please remember that the store clerks, are working today, to try and make your shopping as easy as possible.

While you are out shopping think about the people you know who don't have anyone that will be shopping for them.  Senior Citizens, Someone who recently lost their job due to uncontrollable factors, victims of house fire, etc.  You get the idea.  

If you can pick up something special that would be appreciated.  Food, gift cards to grocery stores, clothing, personal hygenie items etc.  

Don't forget your favorite member of the armed forces.  Yes, we all know that their diets often consist of MRE's, but send them some hard candy or other goodie that won't go bad.  

Think about where they are and what would be appropriate.  Carmel milk chocolate would be a hit in the warm areas of the world, but it might melt into the socks you send them by the time it arrives.  

If they are in one of the long black tubes that are known to 'run silent' jawbreakers are not appropriate.

If they are in the arctic licorice might be best since if probably won't freeze.  

Finally, you will see many public safety members out today.  If you can do so safely give them a wave or a smile.  It will mean a lot to them!

Happy Turkey Day to all our friends, acquaintances, family and weird relatives. You know who you are.  You are often referred to as The Usual Suspects...Smile it makes people wonder what you are up to!

Ted E. Bear turns 39 years old today.  He thought with all the government agencies being closed due to the observation of Veterans Day, they were celebrating his birthday.  Did you remember to send him a card?

There is a rumor (that we started) that the incoming presidential transisition team is considering putting some of our members in place.  Based on that Rumor, The following individuals should be considered.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement - June

IRS - Maury M. After all he always said we should bet on red.

Directors of Transportation- Larry K., Gravel Don and Scott G.  Between them I think they have ridden every road in this country.

A New Position - Director of Positive Thinking - Obviously Pastor Mike

Speaker of the House - Morrie A. - He was never shy about expressing an opinion.

CIA - We would tell you who to consider but we can't because it's a secret!

FBI - Paul J.

FAA - Air Bear

Another New Position - Office of Redundency Removal - We would nominate someone but we don't want to create another position.

Bureau of Federal Land Management and Federal Park Service - Only 1 mountain of a man who fits that role, Grizzly Ben H.

FEMA - Mike S., Jeff R.

Today, U.S. Citizens were able to exercise their right to vote.  Many people said why vote, some political party will cheat.  

We at MN IV believe that government can and should be trusted.  After all we worked in government and on the whole often times asked questions that others didn't want to be asked.

We worked toward making our areas a better place but enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and helping others at the same time.  We didn't care if you were white, black, green or purple, young, old, physically impaired, spoke a different language, or had an orientation different then ours.  WE helped people to survive, thrive, and move forward.  We weren't always welcome, but we did live the creed To Serve and Protect. 

It is ok to question our government leaders and the decision they make in a non-violent manner.  

For all the public figures who said they were leaving the country if the GOP won the elections, please remember to leave your passports behind, petition Nirvana for full citizenship and don't look back.  The rest of us will do what americans have done for centuries; Try to make society a better place by applying common sense.

For those who want to become citizens follow in the same steps our ancestors did and do it the legal way.  Follow the laws, be a good citizen, but don't try to turn Farmer Joe into a fanatic.  He will let you live in peace and you should follow his example.

Feel free to practice your own beliefs but don't think for 1 second that yours are the best and you need to change everyone into thinking like you.  America is a land of opportunity.  Do not try to turn this great country into the country you left.  If it was so good there, then don't come here!

Today was a day of remberance for Da Paz.  His cremains were inside a custom H.D. Motorcycle Tank.  A H.D. was parked on each side of his remains.  Forest Lake P.D., Blue Knights and Patch Collecting items were on display showing the time line of Da Paz.  

Forest Lake P.D. Officers and Blue Knights stood watch in 15 minute increments.  It was a great honor for those able to stand.  At the end of the event, a video was shot that shows the final closing of the event.  See below.

Twenty three years ago, a group of terrorists attacked our country.  They used our own good nature and trust to take over 4 airplanes and kill thousands of Americans.  If you were alive at the time, you can probably remember where you were.  Many of us were at work.  After the first tower was hit we like so many were hoping it was a horrible accident.  Unfortunately, it wasn't an accident.  It was terrorism against the U.S.A.  Their goal was to kill as many americans as possible.

Those of us working straightened up, double checked our gear, maybe even added a few other supplies and went out to back up our partners where ever they were and prepare to go headlong into any danger that dared to cross our paths.  I know of unmarked squads riding 'heavy'.  Patrol officers on 'routine' calls were suddenly being backed by Detectives and administrators.  Schools suddenly had a presence of unmarked, dark tinted window vehicles, with somber men and women praying that nothing happed to their charges.   Violent Crime and Drug Task Force Officers who work undercover were out as well. These individuals are normally armed to the teeth and this was no exception. Dispatch centers were inundated with calls of every kind.  The dispatchers demonstrated professionalism and tact while advising people that the public safety folks are out there and will continue to be.  To a person everyone was hoping for the best and preparing for the worst in case someone dared to mess in their community.  

Spouses were told we are fine and will be home late.  The spouses knew what was going on.  Their loved ones were once again honoring their oath to Serve and Protect.  

Unfortunately, the terrorists were able to turn 2 airplanes into bombs and struck the North and South World Trade Center Towers in N.Y.C.  As many of you know, 'The Towers' ultimately imploded.  One airplane bomb was flown into the Pentagon.  The 4th Airplane was forced to crash in a field rather that its possible target of the White House.  A group of indidivuals on the 4th plane knew that they were going to be sacrificed by the terrorists, because of what they had learned while in the air.  They were able to fight back against their captors with the war cry 'Let's Roll'.  They gave their lives in order to stop the terrorists from succeeding in their destination.  Many civilian and public safety lives were lost as a result of the airplane bombs.  

As the events unfolded during the day, their was talk of United We Stand, We are One, Remember Flight 93, etc.  Politicans came out talking about how we are united and we will not let this atrocity go unanswered. 

During the unfolding of these events, many of our military personnel who were stateside training, enjoying a little R&R, etc. were activated.  It's been reported that some of the more notable Special Operations sites were buzzing with activity and then those sites were empty a day later.  Military personnel literally disappeared from the sites.

The only thing flying was U.S. Military.  Everything else had been grounded.  It seems a lot of those F16s, C130's and other craft suddenly had a need to be in the air and they weren't wasting any time.  Navy ships locations were not being advertised, but we all knew what was going on.  

During the subsequent days, many politicans came out speaking about Unity and how a sleeping giant had been awoken.  

Today, it is 23 years later and our great country is divided by our politicians who seem more intent than ever to ruin our country.  

One politican in 2020 even described 9/11 as 'some people did something'. That politician who was born outside of the USA and is still in office. See the photo below.

On August 31, 2021, all of our troops left Afghanistan, and the longest war in our countries history ended.  The US Military left behind aircraft, vehicles, weapons, communications and a multitude of other items.  The Taliban who took credit for the 9/11 events now are better armed than ever thanks to the decision by unknown individuals to leave equipment behind.  The politicians are now saying that we need to bring even more people who helped during the war into the USA as refuges.  

Our wish is that their is never another horrific event like 9/11 in the US or anywhere else!  Hopefully, we have learned from our mistakes.

Be Safe and remember our fallen.

In the last couple of years MN IV members and family have had a bit of bad luck.  It seems everyone seems to be trying to top each others medical maladies.  I don't want you to get the impression we are a frail, weakly bunch because we are not!  After all our group has careers of suffering through personal and professional tragedies.  We have held those who are in the process of passing from this world to the next.  We have provided comfort and understanding to the survivors and those who are suffering from their own personal losses.  

We take a page from Pastor Mike and try to do the right thing. Currently many of our members are fighting their own personal medical battles with the diseases and issues that plague society.  

Did you know physicans actually tell public safety members to cut back on their caffeine at work?  

Really Doc, have you ever worked an overnight shift that was one emergency / cluster right after the other.  

At O Dark Hundred, that caffeine helps many people to get their 2nd wind back.  Sort of like the 2 P.M. pick me up.

Effective Immediately under Blue Knights Rule 23-007, I as a Board Member prohibit anyone of our members, their family, friends, guests, people they think they know but they actually don't from getting sick!

You would almost think I was a legislator considering how confusing the above paragraph is.

Seriously we want all our members to recover from what ails them.  We want them healthy enough to pester the web master for a long, long time.  

This means you Opticom Scott and Other Larry!

Maranatha Church held it's 25th Anniversary Blessing of the Bikes event today. Pastor Mike and his staff including the Freeriders invite thousands of their closest friends to get prayed over / blessed for the upcoming riding season.  It started out as usual with music and then a big kid riding his very loud custom green chopper into the church, up and down the aisles all with onlookers cheering. Pastor Mike and staff made sure that everyone felt welcome.  He shared the message that their is a God and that he loves you just the way your are.  That's not to say that we all can't improve.

Maranatha Church Facebook Page

Maranatha Church Web Page

Those of us in Minnesota didn't get a chance to see the eclipse that traveled across a lot of the country.  Fortunately, we were advised on what it looked like. They tasted great with cold milk!

Our Blue Knights chapter has decided to make a Challenge Coin.  We are using it as a fund raiser. For those that don't know, we fund raise and then make charitable donations for select causes.  Our chapter makes donations to many different organizations including medical, law enforcement, military and special causes.

The cost of a coin is $15.00 plus $3.00 for shipping in the U.S.  The coin can be shipped out of the country for a total of $30.00  To submit an order please go to  IV Challenge Coin Purchase Inquiry or copy this bkmn4coins@gmail.com to your e-mail.  Leave your desired number(s) of coins with your name, address, etc.  Santas elves will get in touch with you regarding payment.  Once the elves get a confirmation on your payment it will be sent out lickety split.  That's Minnnesssoootttaaa for right away.  If you have any questions, please send them to the same e-mail address.

In 2013, our Webmaster stepped away from the Chapter web site in order to focus on the Blue Knights Midwest Region Conference website.  It's a lot like this but he has multiple states and provinces he has to keep up on.  He decided to let someone else take over the Chapter site.  

Lo and behold, a fool (volunteer) decided to take a shot at it.  After many attempts to make something work or look the way he wanted this web page came to be.  Many of our members contributed their thoughts, towards making the page look respectable and presentable.  Sometimes thoughts in the new webmasters head came out on the web page not quite right, but fixes were made.  

The current webmaster has been keeping people, anoyed, laughing and sometimes muttering under their breath with all of his innane thoughts that are usually caffeine driven for over 10 years.  Today, we are celebrating over 99,000 hits on the web page.  Once we hit 100,000 the webmaster has been told he will be showered with gold, silver, exceedingly handsome good looks, and all the other stuff they advertise at 02:00 on the cable channels.  In case none of that happens, please know he will continue to post strange, unusual and random thoughts.  Godspeed and Ride Safe!

Today, January 11, 2025, we are celebrating 117,455 hits on our web page since 2013.

As we start the new year we recognize, those that have left us in the last year and joined Heaven 1.

• Dale Werth
• Dave Pasicznyk

We also say goodbye to club members who have moved on due to a variety of reasons.  We wish each of them the best and good health.  

• Dickie Joe Turner

Today is the last day of 2023.  We hope each of you were able to accomplish any goals you had such as:

Hugged your family and friends more.

Spent more time riding your motorcycle than polishing it.

Beaten any diseases you encountered.

Completed that project or task that you had been working on.

Encouraged those around you.

Rode through Maranatha Church at the Blessing of the Bikes.  This list just wouldn't be complete without a shoutout to Pastor Mike and his team.

I'm sure you get the idea.  Here's hoping the new year will be better than the last.

Today, was a very sad day for the friends, family and co-workers of Da Paz.  He transferred to Heaven 1 where he is now pain free.

As we start the new year we recognize, those that have left us in the last year and joined Heaven 1.

• Dan Harshman
• Bob Crawford

We also say goodbye to club members who have moved on due to a variety of reasons.  We wish each of them the best and good health.  

• Jerry Dexter
• Bruce Miller
• Andrew Roeder

On December 13, 2022, a Tip came into Anoka County Central Communications (2800).  A citizen had spotted The Grinch in Andover (The Edina of the North). Immediately an alert was sent out to all on duty staff.  Everyone mobilized knowing how much the grinch was wanted.  

The SWAT Team loaded up in the Peace Keeper,  The Dive Team fired up The Airboat, The Aerial Unit drones were activated.  

Neighboring agencies activated and immediately took up a perimiter to make sure he wasn't able to escape.

The DNR responded on snowmobiles.  

The State Patrol Aircraft Unit was already in the air with helicopters and aircraft.  The Red Knights set up the multi-story ladders to watch over the scene.  

The Green Knights mobilzed a Field Force as well.  

Allina staged ambulances in case The Grinch decided to put up a fight and needed medical care afterwards.

2800 reserved a channel for the ongoing search to locate and take The Grinch into custody.  The men and women of public service were not going to let him get away on their watch.  

In short order The Grinch was in custody.  No one was hurt and Christmas was saved.  

The Grinch was taken to the Anoka County Bed & Breakfast where he was going to be held without bail.

Pastor Mike said that he had a feeling The Grinch was going to turn over a new leaf and argued for his release.  In the spirit of good will, the Anoka County Judges ordered that The Grinch be released into Pastor Mikes care.

Pastor Mike said that after The Grinch spends christmas with all the good people of Maranatha Church, their is no way he will be able to avoid the Christmas Spirit!

Today, a horrible accident happened in the twin cities.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the men and women of law enforcement.

Peace Officers - If you are having a rough day and feeling like no one likes you and your job, go to the following website.  SIGforum

Para and many of the members of SIGforum, are strong proponets of professional peace officers who have a tough job to do.  Just read some of the comments and you will start feeling better!

Introduce yourself to your neighbors.  They may want to go for a ride on your motorcycle.  You could have another person become a member of the motorcycle community, or at least not be afraid of them.

 E-mail: MN4@blueknights.org

If you are reading this, you probably have a friend, family member, loved one, neighbor, etc. that is in the field of Public Safety as well as a motorcycle enthuasist.  Remind them to Wear Their Vests!  Don't leave them on the front seat of the car until they are really needed.  Yes they are hot.  Yes they are warm, but it's easier to wash off sweat at the end of the shift then a bullet.  Sure we may smell a little, but I promise you a hug from a loved one saying thanks for wearing your vest but you stink is much better than the alternative.

  Drivers and Passengers

PLEASE remember to keep your eyes open for us. We drive squads, rescue rigs, motors and ambulances.  We do it fast and precise.  We are more fun to watch than NASCAR since we don't make just left turns.  Don't try capturing video of us while you are driving.  Yes the lights on the rigs are pretty, but pay attention to your driving.  Give us extra room when you pass us while we are helping others.  We appreciate all the distance between us on foot and you in your vehicles.

If you see our lights on or hear our sirens, please get out of the way as quickly as possible.  We are on a mission to help! Pull over to the right shoulder and give us the right of way. We want to get to the scene as quickly as possible and help as many as possible.  

Make sure to keep your eyes open after the first emergency vehicle passes by.  We are like deer, if you see one, you will proably see many more coming.

Finally, If you want to see the pretty lights up close stop by your local public safety agency and ask to see them. Bring your children, grand children, neices, nephews, etc.  Let them meet some real heroes; the men and women of Emergency Services.

If you have a humorous photo or cartoon that is motorcyle related, please consider sending it to our e-mail.  We will review it and may place it on our web page. You could become infamous as a result of your photo appearing on our web page.  

Now for the legal disclaimer about your photo / cartoon:

You won't be paid for submitting your photo.

We have the ultimate say in what is posted in good taste and humor.

We will credit the author if known. 

If you see something you like tell your friends.  If you see something you don't like, please share your concern with us.