Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde, 18, of Thief River Falls, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint lists two felony counts. They include aiding and abetting first-degree burglary. It also lists aiding and abetting attempted motor vehicle theft. The filing also… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Teen Moped Burglary Case Filed
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East Grand Forks: Felony Threats at Treatment Center
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Polk County District Court after a reported incident at a treatment center in East Grand Forks, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Derrick Delano McCuiston, born June 21, 1996, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, as the defendant. Felony and… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Threats at Treatment Center
East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed criminal charges in Polk County District Court after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to court records. Felony and Misdemeanor Charges The complaint names Marty David Burns, born March 1, 1964, of Grafton, North Dakota, as the defendant. Burns is charged with one felony count of… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge in School Zone Stop
Thief River Falls: 3 Teens Linked to Burglary Call
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Pennington County District Court after a reported burglary call in Thief River Falls, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Justin William Jourdain, 18, of Thief River Falls, as the defendant. Court records also describe the alleged involvement… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 3 Teens Linked to Burglary Call
Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Pennington County prosecutors filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde. Court records say the case stems from Snapchat messages sent on November 30, 2025. The alleged target is a Thief River Falls teen. A second teen also gave a statement, according to the complaint. What the complaint alleges… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
St. Paul: Menards Pays $4.25M Over 11% Rebate
St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Menards will pay $4.25 million to 10 states to resolve consumer claims. The multistate settlement targets how Menards advertised its well-known “11% Rebate Program.” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Minnesota will receive about $632,000 from the deal. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wisconsin’s share totals $750,000. What states say… Continue reading St. Paul: Menards Pays $4.25M Over 11% Rebate
Brainerd: Old National Sues Bell Bank Over Staff
BRAINERD-BAXTER, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Old National Bank has filed a federal lawsuit against Bell Bank and eight former employees. The lawsuit was filed Monday, Dec. 15, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Old National says Bell Bank helped plan a coordinated exit from its Brainerd and Baxter branches. Old… Continue reading Brainerd: Old National Sues Bell Bank Over Staff
Brainerd: Chad Aanerud Pleads Guilty in 2024 Case
BRAINERD, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man accused in a violent 2024 case has pleaded guilty to five felony charges. Chad Aanerud, 36, entered guilty pleas in Crow Wing County Court. He had faced 21 felony charges in the case. Several charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Charges in the… Continue reading Brainerd: Chad Aanerud Pleads Guilty in 2024 Case
Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired
Saint Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a shots-fired report on Westminster Street Saturday morning. Police said the call came in just after 8:20 a.m. It was in the 1300 block of Westminster Street. Officers arrived and found a federal agent involved in a use-of-force incident. What the police say happened Preliminary information shared with… Continue reading Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT December 22, 2025
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following. Isaac Manuel Lopez, 42 of Crookston, for bringing stolen goods into the state. Crookston Fire Calls Heather Elaine Gray, 36 of Crookston, for terroristic threats, reckless disregard risk. James Matthew Villarreal, 19 of East Grand Forks, for terroristic threats