Solway, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews rushed to a barn fire northwest of Solway on Friday evening. Radio traffic said a vehicle was burning inside the barn. The call location was 1778 Lamers Road NW, west of Bemidji. Early radio traffic Dispatch audio at about 8:17 p.m. sent Solway firefighters to the property. Minutes… Continue reading Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning
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Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Gerald William Sanders, 90, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on January 26, 2026. He died at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls. Life in Thief River Falls Sanders was born on February 4, 1935. He spent his life in Thief River Falls. He attended country school and Lincoln High School. Family… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90
Thief River Falls Garage Fire Damages Vehicles
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A garage caught fire Wednesday morning north of Thief River Falls. No injuries were reported. Fire crews called to Highway 59 Firefighters were dispatched at 8:18 a.m. The Thief River Falls Fire Department released the details. The call came from 19253 Highway 59 NE. The address is outside… Continue reading Thief River Falls Garage Fire Damages Vehicles
Hibbing: Unbelted Driver Hurt on Mitchell Bridge
St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hibbing woman was hurt in a crash on the Mitchell Bridge. The Minnesota State Patrol reported the crash at about 9:36 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The location was northbound U.S. Highway 169 near milepost 343 in Hibbing. Troopers listed snow and ice on the road. What happened Troopers… Continue reading Hibbing: Unbelted Driver Hurt on Mitchell Bridge
St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest
St. Paul, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal agents arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 30, officials said. Authorities say the arrest is tied to a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18. Lemon livestreamed parts of the incident. He said he was there to report. What authorities… Continue reading St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest
Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome M. Kadlec of Grand Forks faces new criminal charges after a reported bat incident. What court documents say Police were called to a home at 8:39 p.m. Thursday, court documents say. A female family member said Kadlec became upset over a missing wallet. She said he picked up a baseball… Continue reading Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Munson Township Truck Breaks Through Horseshoe Lake Ice
Stearns County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup truck broke through the lake ice near Horseshoe Lake in Munson Township. What happened Deputies were called at about 5:10 p.m. on January 29, 2026. A 911 caller said the driver was out of the water. The caller also said the driver was safe. When deputies arrived, they saw… Continue reading Munson Township Truck Breaks Through Horseshoe Lake Ice
Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 73-year-old man died in a fire west of Wadena on Thursday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said David Hanes, 73, was found inside the home. Deputies were notified at about 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. A caller reported a structure fire at a rural residence in… Continue reading Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes
Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court. He admitted to an armed carjacking and a two-week vehicle theft spree. Plea entered in federal court Nathaniel Thomas Smith pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in U.S. District Court. He pleaded guilty to robbery and eight counts tied to… Continue reading Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree
Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) Child abuse and neglect charges were filed Thursday. Court records name Nicholas James and Tashneena Martell. The case is tied to a visit on Dec. 31, 2025. Officers arrived to serve a writ of eviction, records say. Inside, officers found three adults and four children, according to the file. The children… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges