Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal charges have been filed against Rigoberto Mendez-Morales in connection with a January 10th murder at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt. The victim, a female tribal member, was found dead in her hotel room. The case is being prosecuted in federal court due to the victim’s tribal membership. Details of… Continue reading Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed
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Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, according to federal officials. The program gives deportation relief and work permits to eligible people already in the United States. A federal notice says the Somalia TPS designation will end at 11:59 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. The notice estimates 1,082… Continue reading Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
Buxton man avoids jail after dog killing plea
Buxton, Traill County (trfnews.i234.me) A Traill County man admitted in court on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, that he shot two dogs in Buxton. What happened Prosecutors said the dogs belonged to Megan Olson’s family. The dogs were named Bauer and Jake. Bauer survived. Jake died. Court statements said the family was at a basketball game… Continue reading Buxton man avoids jail after dog killing plea
Impeachment articles against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota House Republicans say they plan to introduce four impeachment articles against Gov. Tim Walz. News reports say the draft resolution is dated Jan. 12, 2026. It accuses Walz of “corrupt conduct in office,” according to the draft language. It also claims he failed to faithfully carry out state laws. Several outlets… Continue reading Impeachment articles against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Bemidji: Man Charged After Ditch Crash, BAC 0.23
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Bemidji man is charged with a gross misdemeanor DWI. Details of the incident Court papers say D. Seki crashed a car into a ditch early Wednesday. Deputies were sent to Irvine Avenue and Island View Drive at about 1:17 a.m. on January 14, 2026. The complaint says Seki… Continue reading Bemidji: Man Charged After Ditch Crash, BAC 0.23
Ogema, MN Woman Charged After Suspected Drugged Driving
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old woman from Ogema faces a drug DWI charge. The case began with a trespass call, records say. The incident occurred in the White Earth area, according to records. Charge filed Misty Dawn Weaver, 23, of Ogema, Minnesota, is charged with one misdemeanor count. The count is DWI for driving… Continue reading Ogema, MN Woman Charged After Suspected Drugged Driving
Mentor rollover: Felony DWI charge after Hwy 2 crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mentor man is charged after a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 2. Joshua Zeni Sotzsky, 41, of Mentor, faces a felony DWI count. He also faces a gross misdemeanor driving-after-cancellation count. What investigators say happened According to the criminal complaint, the crash was reported at about 6:25 a.m. on January… Continue reading Mentor rollover: Felony DWI charge after Hwy 2 crash
Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
Minneapolis, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pentagon put about 1,500 soldiers in Alaska on standby. U.S. officials told Reuters the order came Sunday, January 18, 2026. The soldiers could be sent to Minnesota if unrest grows. Officials said the units received “prepare-to-deploy” orders. It is not clear if they will deploy. Pentagon standby order targets possible… Continue reading Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 20, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Joshua Jacob Klasen, 30 of Bemidji, for fourth-degree DUI Crookston Fire Calls
Pequot Lakes: Brainerd Man Charged in Lamp Assault
Pequot Lakes, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a domestic assault call early Sunday. Clinton Clyde Karnes, 39, of Brainerd, now faces three felony assault charges. Charges Prosecutors filed three felony counts under Minnesota law. Assault in the first degree, great bodily harm: Minn. Stat. § 609.221 Assault in the second degree, dangerous… Continue reading Pequot Lakes: Brainerd Man Charged in Lamp Assault