Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Police reported a two-vehicle crash in a busy parking lot in Thief River Falls. The call came in on January 14 at 1:59 p.m. Officers responded to the lot serving a strip mall with The Hive and Marco. Crash details Police said both drivers were backing up when the… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Backing Vehicles Collide
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Wheaton Man Dies in Early-Morning House Fire
Traverse County (trfnews.i234.me) A Wheaton man has died after an early-morning house fire, authorities said. Traverse County law enforcement received a 911 call at about 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The caller reported a house fire in Wheaton. Fire crews and other first responders went to 1307 Broadway Avenue. Officials said they found the… Continue reading Wheaton Man Dies in Early-Morning House Fire
Thief River Falls man faces two felony charges
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Michael Allen Powell faces two felony charges in Pennington County. Court records say police arrested Powell on January 26. The arrest happened at a Thief River Falls apartment. The complaint says the building is near a school. Prosecutors allege Powell had methamphetamine at the time. What the complaint says Police went… Continue reading Thief River Falls man faces two felony charges
Hampden, ND House Fire Reported Wednesday Night
Hampden, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) A house fire was reported Wednesday night in Hampden, North Dakota. Hampden is in Ramsey County, in the Devils Lake region. A TRF News viewer shared a photo from the scene. The image appears to show a home fully engulfed in flames. What we know so far As of publication, officials… Continue reading Hampden, ND House Fire Reported Wednesday Night
Yucatan Twp crash injures two on Hwy 16
YUCATAN TOWNSHIP, Houston County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two drivers were hurt in a crash on Minnesota Highway 16. The crash happened near Chisholm Road. It happened on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The time was about 6:29 AM. The road was dry. Quick facts Incident type: Injury. Vehicles involved: Two. Location: Highway 16 near Chisholm Road. Township:… Continue reading Yucatan Twp crash injures two on Hwy 16
Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is accused of attacking his girlfriend inside a casino hotel room. Court papers name the suspect as Chad Michael Nelson, 45, of Thief River Falls. He is charged with obstructing a peace officer. He also faces two counts of domestic assault. What was reported The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel
Thief River Falls: Pool fund rumors put to rest
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — City leaders addressed long-running rumors on Tuesday. The discussion happened at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 20, 2026. Leaders focused on a pool fund and a population rumor tied to Falls Liquor. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city website. View Thief River Falls… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pool fund rumors put to rest
Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks
Walker, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man faces a felony charge in Minnesota. Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, of Casselton, North Dakota, is charged with felony theft-by-check. The charge cites Minn. Stat. 609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(i). ATV sale tied to closed account A criminal complaint says a Walker dealer reported a bounced check on September… Continue reading Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks
Golden Valley Crash: Red Lake Woman Charged
Golden Valley (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake woman is charged after a two-vehicle crash, court records say. Senora May Beaulieu, 29, of Red Lake, faces gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor counts. Criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm. (609.2113) Third-degree DWI, two counts. (169A.20) Fifth-degree controlled substance possession, three counts. (152.025) No proof of insurance. (169.791) Crash Details… Continue reading Golden Valley Crash: Red Lake Woman Charged
East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged in Minnesota. Court records list a felony drug count. Jeremy Paul Kotaska, 48, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged. The count is Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree. The allegation is possession in a prohibited zone. What the police say… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone