Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — A week of calls kept local agencies busy in mid-December. Threatening Text Report A Red Lake Falls parent called on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The parent said a juvenile daughter got scary texts. The messages were called harassing and threatening. A county deputy spoke with the family. Advice was given,… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Report 2025-12-19
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Menahga Crash on Hwy 71 Injures One Driver
MENAHGA, Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) — A three-vehicle crash on icy Highway 71 hurt one driver. It happened on Friday, January 16, 2026. What happened The Minnesota State Patrol said a 2017 Volvo tractor-truck was headed south on Highway 71. It collided with two SUVs that were headed north. The crash happened near Highway 71 and… Continue reading Menahga Crash on Hwy 71 Injures One Driver
Fargo: Sex Offender Gets 5 Years in Prison
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man already registered as a sex offender was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Sentence and Plea Patrick Allen Rooney, 38, entered an Alford plea in Cass County District Court. An Alford plea lets a person keep saying they are not… Continue reading Fargo: Sex Offender Gets 5 Years in Prison
Menahga Hwy 71 Crash Sends One to Hospital
Wadena County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A semi and two SUVs crashed Friday evening in Menahga. Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at about 6:01 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026. The location was Hwy 71 at 11th Street SE in Menahga. Early radio traffic described a serious “car versus semi” crash with one person trapped.… Continue reading Menahga Hwy 71 Crash Sends One to Hospital
Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Kettle River, Carlton County (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews were called out just before 5 p.m. for an RV on fire in Kettle River. Officials reported no one inside the RV. No injuries were reported.The call came in during the late afternoon. The RV was burning when crews arrived, based on initial reports. Firefighters worked to put… Continue reading Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Grand Forks: Identity Released In Greenway Death
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Grand Forks police have released the identity. They said a man was found dead in the Greenway area. Police identified the man as 34-year-old Brandon Ruth of Grand Forks. Where and when he was found Police said a passerby called at about 2:07 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The caller… Continue reading Grand Forks: Identity Released In Greenway Death
Willow River: Gas Line Explosion Sparks Evacuations
Pine County (trfnews.i234.me) — A gas line explosion was reported Friday afternoon in rural Pine County, Minnesota. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said 911 calls began at about 1:43 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2026. The calls reported explosions in a rural area west of Willow River. Responders later said a large natural gas line was… Continue reading Willow River: Gas Line Explosion Sparks Evacuations
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged in Pennington County District Court. Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony count of electronic solicitation of a child. He was arrested after an online sting, according to a criminal complaint. What the complaint says Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy posed as a… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting
Moorhead: 2 Arrested After 1.6 Pounds Meth Seized
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a months-long narcotics case led to two arrests. They say several search warrants were served this week in Moorhead and Fargo. What the police say happened The Moorhead Police Department said it worked with the Cass County Drug Task Force. Police said it also worked with the Clay County… Continue reading Moorhead: 2 Arrested After 1.6 Pounds Meth Seized
Willow River: Possible Gas Pipeline Explosion
Willow River, Pine County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are responding after an explosion was reported northwest of Willow River on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. What we know so far The Pine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there has been an explosion in the Willow River area. Officials are asking the public to avoid areas northwest of Willow… Continue reading Willow River: Possible Gas Pipeline Explosion