Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping
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Duluth Officer Stabbed After Early-Morning Call
Duluth, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Duluth police officer was stabbed in the leg early Saturday, according to police. What happened The incident started around 12:35 a.m. Saturday, police said. Duluth officers responded to a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance downtown. Police identified the man as Kevin Daniel Couillard, 22, of… Continue reading Duluth Officer Stabbed After Early-Morning Call
Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore dies at 25
New Albany, Indiana (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has died. He was 25. Officials in New Albany, Indiana, said Moore was found dead Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Authorities said the death appears self-inflicted. The case remains under investigation. What officials have said New Albany police confirmed the death. They said more details… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore dies at 25
Bemidji Man Charged After Cass County Truck Chase
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces two felony charges. The case involves a reported stolen truck. The complaint was filed in Cass County District Court on January 28, 2026. Richard Edward Beaulieu, 55, is from Bemidji. He is charged with Receiving Stolen Property. He is also charged with Fleeing a Peace Officer in… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Cass County Truck Chase
Bemidji: Dorr, Brown Face Meth and DWI Charges
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two criminal complaints describe traffic stops in Bemidji. Both stops led to drug and DWI charges. In one case, prosecutors charged Jeffrey Scott Dorr, as listed in the complaint. In another case, prosecutors charged Blair Marie Brown, 41, of Minneapolis. Case 1: Feb. 11 stop on Paul Bunyan Drive Police… Continue reading Bemidji: Dorr, Brown Face Meth and DWI Charges
Park Rapids: New Ulm Woman Charged in Meth DWI
Park Rapids, Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A New Ulm woman faces drug and DWI charges after a traffic stop in Hubbard County. Amy Jo Wagner, 40, of New Ulm, is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI. Traffic Stop According to the criminal complaint, an investigator was… Continue reading Park Rapids: New Ulm Woman Charged in Meth DWI
Crookston man faces DWI, meth, gun charges
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man faces felony DWI charges after a traffic stop. What the police say happened Court papers say an officer saw a Ford Fusion at about 7:08 p.m. on February 10, 2026. The officer said the plate was hard to read due to dirt. The officer also said the… Continue reading Crookston man faces DWI, meth, gun charges
Fargo: Driver Arrested After Erratic Truck Reports
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 43-year-old Fargo man faces drug and traffic charges after reports in south Fargo on Friday. Police identified the driver as James Wason Jr. Officers say he was driving a Chevy Silverado. Police say the incident included erratic driving and property damage. The reports came from several blocks in South… Continue reading Fargo: Driver Arrested After Erratic Truck Reports
Brainerd: BB Pistol, Wrong Plates Lead to Charges
Brainerd, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces new charges. The case involves a BB pistol and plates tied to another vehicle. What the police reported Michael Kent Eaton, 68, of Brainerd, is charged in Crow Wing County court. The complaint says the incident happened on February 6, 2026. The time was about… Continue reading Brainerd: BB Pistol, Wrong Plates Lead to Charges
Crookston Man Charged in Polk County Fight, DWI
Polk County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing new DWI and assault charges. Isaiah James Knutson, 25, of Crookston, is charged in Polk County court records. Court records list the alleged offense date as May 26, 2025. The case was filed in court on February 12, 2026. Charges filed Two counts of Gross… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged in Polk County Fight, DWI