Grand Marais, Cook County (trfnews.i234.me) A Cook County Co-op employee is facing major felony charges after a stabbing inside the store. Donovan Michael Vondall, 32, of Grand Portage, is charged with attempted second-degree murder. He also faces first-degree assault and second-degree assault charges, according to court documents. What the complaint says happened Court records say… Continue reading Grand Marais: Co-op Stabbing Leads to Attempted Murder
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Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) Moorhead police and Moorhead Area Public Schools responded Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, after a social media post raised concerns about a possible school threat. Officials said the post showed a shadow that looked like a gun. Police later confirmed it was a water gun. Post reported to officials School officials said the post… Continue reading Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared
Bemidji: Neighbor Reports Break-In, Stalking Charges
Bemidji, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing felony stalking and burglary charges after deputies say he broke into a neighbor’s home while she was out of town. Nathan Christopher Crouch, 42, is charged with felony stalking with a pattern of conduct. He is also charged with second-degree burglary of a dwelling. He also… Continue reading Bemidji: Neighbor Reports Break-In, Stalking Charges
Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Lincoln High School entered secure mode Monday after staff learned of a possible threat. What prompted the response School leaders said a student reported a concerning message. The message talked about bringing a weapon to school. How the school responded The student tied to the message was marked absent that… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 13, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Gene Tyler Flateland, 33 of Fosston, for fourth-degree DUI Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Fargo: Martin Pleads Guilty in Apartment Shooting
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A man charged in a fatal Fargo shooting has changed his plea. Patrick Martin was arrested on Jan. 14, 2025, court records show. He was first charged with two counts of murder. He was also charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Plea change in court Court records show Martin pleaded not… Continue reading Fargo: Martin Pleads Guilty in Apartment Shooting
Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced for felony DWI and felony fifth-degree drug possession. Jareth James Krogen, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court, according to court documents. Late-night stop on Highway 59 Court documents say the incident happened on June 19 at about 11:37… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony DWI, Meth Case Ends in Prison
Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces a felony fifth-degree drug charge in Becker County District Court. Kyle James Bachmeier, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was charged after a traffic stop, according to court records. Traffic stop Court records indicate that the stop occurred on November 24 in Detroit Lakes. An officer stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop
Fargo: Centre Walkout Leads to Felony Escape Charge
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony escape charge after police say he walked out of a local facility during intake. George B. Johnson Jr., of Fargo, is charged with felony escape. The allegation stems from an incident reported on January 6, 2026. What the incident report says Officers were sent to… Continue reading Fargo: Centre Walkout Leads to Felony Escape Charge
Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats
Audubon, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) An Audubon man has been sentenced for felony threats of violence, court records show. James William Varno, 58, of Audubon, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He was also found guilty of gross misdemeanor harassment. The court did not enter an adjudication on the harassment count. A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge… Continue reading Audubon: Rifle Found, Man Sentenced for Threats