Twin Valley, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A Twin Valley man faces felony charges after a reported domestic assault. Court records name the suspect as James Eugene Rolland Covey, 41, of Twin Valley. The alleged offense date was February 6, 2026. The case was filed in Norman County District Court on February 9, 2026. What authorities allege… Continue reading Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
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Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Defendants in a federal lawsuit over a jail death filed an answer in court. They deny all claims of wrongdoing. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Cassandra McDonald. McDonald was 37. She died after time in custody at the Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake. Answer filed in… Continue reading Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces a felony charge after a reported hammer attack this month. Mitchell Albert Spitzmiller, 39, was charged Tuesday in Clay County District Court. The charge is second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Court records say he has no permanent address. He remains in custody at the Clay… Continue reading Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap
Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Cass County sheriff’s deputy will not serve jail time after an inmate slap. Sentence and court terms Judge Stephannie Stiel ordered Andrew Wleh Robinson, 51, to complete 40 hours of community service. The case involves one misdemeanor count of simple assault. Robinson also must finish 360 days of… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 19, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Thursday, February 19th, at 2:32 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to 1700 Widman to assist EMS in gaining entry into a building. They assisted in some lifting before clearing the scene.
Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
Port Hope Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal structure fire north of Bemidji destroyed a home Monday night. The Bemidji Fire Department got the call around 8:47 p.m. Fire crews went to the 12000 block of Peterson Lake Road NE. The area is about 15 miles north of Bemidji. What crews found Firefighters arrived to heavy… Continue reading Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
White Earth Man Charged With Order Violation
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A White Earth man faces a felony charge. The case involves a reported restraining order violation. Charge filed Joseph Allen Porter Jr., 46, of White Earth, has been charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony violation of a restraining order, according to court records. The offense date listed… Continue reading White Earth Man Charged With Order Violation
Janice Carlson, 86
Strandquist – Janice Laura Carlson passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A celebration of Janice’s life was held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Strandquist on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Burial took place at Mission Cemetery, rural Strandquist.
Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge
Granite Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A 57-year-old Isanti man faces two felony charges. Prosecutors charged Jack Leonard Williams after a reported incident on February 7, 2026. Court documents say the events happened in Granite Falls and along Highway 23. What happened Police were sent to Casey’s General Store at about 8:17 p.m., the complaint says. Williams told… Continue reading Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge
Larry Johnson, 86
Thief River Falls – Larry Douglas Johnson of Thief River Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center at the age of 86 years. Larry was born on March 7, 1939 to Lloyd and Emily (Jacobson) Johnson in Thief River Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran… Continue reading Larry Johnson, 86