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Goodridge Semi Found Nearly Tipped in Ditch, Keys Gone

A semi truck parked near Highway 1 in rural Goodridge was found nearly tipped into a ditch, with damage inside and its keys missing, authorities say.

Goodridge Semi Found Nearly Tipped in Ditch, Keys Gone
Goodridge Semi Found Nearly Tipped in Ditch, Keys Gone

Goodridge Semi Found Nearly Tipped in Ditch, Keys Gone

GOODRIDGE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities received a report of property damage and possible theft involving a semi truck in rural Goodridge.

The incident was reported October 11 at approximately 11:48 a.m.

According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office report, the truck had been parked off Highway 1 the previous night.

When the owner returned the following morning, the vehicle was nearly tipped over in a ditch.

The owner also discovered damage inside the truck and found that its keys were missing.

Semi Truck Found in Ditch Near Highway 1

The reported incident occurred near the intersection of 330th Avenue Northeast and Highway 1.

The location is in a rural area near Goodridge in Pennington County.

According to the report, the truck had been left parked near the highway overnight.

The owner discovered its condition the next morning and reported the damage and missing keys.

The report does not explain how the truck ended up nearly tipped over in the ditch.

It also does not identify anyone who may have entered or moved the vehicle.

Damage Reported Inside Truck

The owner reported finding damage inside the semi truck.

However, the available information does not describe the type or extent of that damage.

The truck’s keys were also missing when the owner returned.

The report does not establish whether anything else was taken from the vehicle.

It also does not provide an estimated repair cost or the value of any missing property.

No information was provided about possible surveillance footage or witnesses.

Information About Possible Suspects Remains Limited

The sheriff’s office received the report as a property damage and theft complaint.

The available account does not identify a suspect or report an arrest.

It also does not confirm whether the truck was driven or moved by another person.

No further details were provided about how the vehicle became positioned in the ditch.

The brief report does not indicate whether criminal charges have been filed.

Where to Find Additional Information

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services throughout rural Pennington County.

The agency can be contacted at 218-681-6161 for non-emergency inquiries.

Residents can also find agency information through its official publications and reports page.

Any further details about the damaged truck, missing keys, or possible charges would require an updated report.

No additional outcome was included in the information provided.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

Goodridge Semi Found Nearly Tipped in Ditch, Keys Gone
Goodridge Semi Found Nearly Tipped in Ditch, Keys Gone
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