Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael “Mike” Lindholm, a longtime Thief River Falls welder and business owner, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Family members said he died in his hometown. They said he was surrounded by loved ones. Life and work Lindholm was born Nov. 29, 1966, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He moved… Continue reading Thief River Falls Welder Mike Lindholm Dies at 59
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POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 26, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following- Juan Carlos Garza, 57 of Twin Valley, for third-degree Criminal Sexual conduct Crookston Fire Calls
Frazee: Man Gets 78 Months in Meth Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Frazee man will spend years in state prison after a meth case tied to a search warrant. Jamie Allen Danzeisen, 54, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony second-degree drug charge. Court records say the case stems from a search on Aug. 21, 2024. What investigators… Continue reading Frazee: Man Gets 78 Months in Meth Case
Detroit Lakes: Man Charged in DWI Hit-and-Run
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man faces two felony DWI counts. Samuel Allen Stone, 65, is charged with two counts of first-degree DWI in Becker County District Court. What prosecutors allege Court records say a hit-and-run crash happened on December 1, 2025. The crash was reported during the afternoon in Detroit… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Man Charged in DWI Hit-and-Run
Strange Light in Gentley, MN Sparks Viewer’s Curiosity
Gentley, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A viewer captured a strange sight in the sky around 12:30 a.m. near Gentley, Minnesota, sparking curiosity about what it could have been. The footage shows a bright streak of light moving from south to north. Mysterious Light Streaks Across the Sky At first, the viewer thought it might have been… Continue reading Strange Light in Gentley, MN Sparks Viewer’s Curiosity
UPDATE: Deputy Wounded, Suspect Dead In Cass County, MN Shooting
CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County, Minnesota Sheriff now confirms a deputy was wounded and the suspect is dead, following an exchange of gunfire east of Walker late Sunday afternoon.
Detroit Lakes: Frazee Man Gets Theft Sentence
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Frazee man has been sentenced for felony theft. The case involves two visits to the Menards store in Detroit Lakes. What court records say Court records say Nathaniel Martin Kieffer, 47, entered the store on Oct. 6, 2023. He placed a security system and a cordless nailer in a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Frazee Man Gets Theft Sentence
Mahnomen: Man Charged After DWI Test Refusal
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A Mahnomen man faces two new traffic charges. Thomas Gene Warren Jr., 43, of Mahnomen, was charged on January 21, 2026. Prosecutors allege he refused a court-ordered chemical test. They also allege he drove while his license was revoked. Charges Filed Warren is charged with one gross misdemeanor count of DWI test… Continue reading Mahnomen: Man Charged After DWI Test Refusal
Becker Burglary: Stolen Tools Found on Marketplace
Becker, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Shakopee man is charged after tools vanished from a Becker home site. Prosecutors charged Nathan Michael Molyneux, 35, with third-degree burglary and felony theft. The complaint says the tools were worth more than $4,000. It also says the victim later found the tools listed on Facebook Marketplace. What investigators… Continue reading Becker Burglary: Stolen Tools Found on Marketplace
Fargo: 19 Students Safe After Icy Bus Crash
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — An SUV hit a school bus on icy south Fargo streets Friday. The bus carried 19 students, and no one was hurt. Crash details The crash happened around 2:39 p.m. on Friday, January 23, according to police. Fargo Police said it occurred in the 3000 block of 23rd Avenue South.… Continue reading Fargo: 19 Students Safe After Icy Bus Crash