Aitkin County, MN – Authorities have arrested and charged 33-year-old Matthew Dean Liimatainen following a violent series of events Wednesday morning, including a stabbing, carjacking, and a multi-county police pursuit. According to the Aitkin County Police Department, Liimatainen allegedly stabbed a 41-year-old woman in Aitkin, then assaulted another 60-year-old female victim from Esko by forcibly… Continue reading Aitkin County Man Charged in Stabbing, Carjacking, and Multi-County Chase
Category: Minneapolis/St. Paul
New Bill Aims to Eliminate Burial Fees for Families of Veterans in Minnesota State Cemeteries
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A new bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate could eliminate burial fees for the spouses and children of veterans in state veteran cemeteries, providing much-needed financial relief to military families. 📜 Bill DetailsSenator Bill Lieske of Lonsdale introduced the legislation before the Senate Veterans Subcommittee, emphasizing that military families should not face… Continue reading New Bill Aims to Eliminate Burial Fees for Families of Veterans in Minnesota State Cemeteries
Egg Shortage Hits Retailers: Costco, Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s Limit Purchases Amid Supply Chain Struggles
Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Sam’s Club Limit Egg Purchases Amid Ongoing Shortages 📉 Egg Shortage Continues to Impact Retailers Costco has become the latest major retailer to limit egg purchases, joining Trader Joe’s and Sam’s Club in an effort to manage dwindling supplies. Since late last year, grocery stores nationwide have reported empty egg shelves,… Continue reading Egg Shortage Hits Retailers: Costco, Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s Limit Purchases Amid Supply Chain Struggles
WWII-Era Grenades Safely Removed from Northfield Garage by St. Paul Bomb Squad
Northfield, MN – A routine garage cleaning turned into an unexpected bomb scare when a Northfield family discovered World War II-era grenades among a relative’s belongings. 📅 Incident Details: Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 Location: Private residence in Northfield, MN Discovery: A family cleaning out their garage found what appeared to be Japanese grenades from… Continue reading WWII-Era Grenades Safely Removed from Northfield Garage by St. Paul Bomb Squad
Target Corporation Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Pride Collection Boycotts and Stock Decline
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Target Corporation is facing a lawsuit from investors alleging the retailer misled shareholders about financial risks associated with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and 2023 Pride collection, which sparked nationwide boycotts. The City of Riviera Beach Police Pension Fund filed the lawsuit on Jan. 31, claiming Target’s leadership made false and… Continue reading Target Corporation Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Pride Collection Boycotts and Stock Decline
Unusual Emergency Response in Douglas County: Armored Vehicle Used to Aid Medical Transport
📍 Alexandria, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—An unusual emergency response unfolded southwest of Alexandria on Wednesday at 4:09 p.m., when Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies used an armored vehicle as a temporary ambulance while responding to a juvenile medical emergency. Emergency Unfolds in Holmes City Township 🚨 Third-Party Report Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a third-party report of a… Continue reading Unusual Emergency Response in Douglas County: Armored Vehicle Used to Aid Medical Transport
UPDATE: Aitkin County Stabbing Suspect Captured in Ramsey County
📍 Aitkin, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities have captured Matthew Dean Liimatainen, 33, the suspect in a violent stabbing that left a 41-year-old Aitkin woman with life-threatening injuries. Timeline of the Incident & Arrest 🕙 10:57 A.M. – Stabbing Incident in Aitkin Liimatainen was involved in a stabbing at a residence in northwest Aitkin. The female victim suffered… Continue reading UPDATE: Aitkin County Stabbing Suspect Captured in Ramsey County
Manhunt Underway: Aitkin County Authorities Search for Armed Suspect Matthew Dean Liimatainen
📍 Aitkin, MN – The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office has launched an active manhunt for Matthew Dean Liimatainen, 33, following a violent stabbing on Tuesday morning. Authorities have labeled him armed and dangerous and are urging the public not to approach him if spotted. Incident Details 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 13, 2025 Just… Continue reading Manhunt Underway: Aitkin County Authorities Search for Armed Suspect Matthew Dean Liimatainen
Man Presumed Dead After Devastating House Fire Near Orr, Minnesota
Orr, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A man is presumed dead after a house fire engulfed a home in Leiding Township early Thursday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders arrived at the scene just before 7 a.m. on the 3500 block of Highway 119, approximately nine miles southwest of Orr. Wife Escapes, Husband Missing… Continue reading Man Presumed Dead After Devastating House Fire Near Orr, Minnesota
Minneapolis Police Investigate Violent Crime Spree Involving Burglaries, Carjacking, and Shootings
📍 Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Minneapolis Police are investigating a string of six violent crimes early Tuesday morning, including burglary, carjacking, and multiple shootings, all linked to three suspects driving a white sedan. Neighbor Shot in the Face During Garage Burglary 🔍 Incident Location: 4100 Block of 25th Avenue South🔍 Incident Type: Burglary, Shooting Security footage from… Continue reading Minneapolis Police Investigate Violent Crime Spree Involving Burglaries, Carjacking, and Shootings
One Year After Devastating Fire, Lutsen Lodge Owner Plans to Rebuild Amid Financial Scrutiny
LUTSEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – One year after a devastating overnight fire reduced the historic Lutsen Lodge to ashes, owner Bryce Campbell remains hopeful about rebuilding, despite financial and legal challenges. The fire, which occurred in early 2023, left nothing salvageable, according to Lutsen Fire Chief Steve Duclos. “That was one we were always kind of worried… Continue reading One Year After Devastating Fire, Lutsen Lodge Owner Plans to Rebuild Amid Financial Scrutiny
Two Dead, One Injured in Minneapolis Shootings – Police Seek Suspects
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Two men were killed, and a woman was injured in separate shootings in Minneapolis late Thursday into early Friday morning. Police are investigating both incidents and urging the public to come forward with any information. First Shooting: 31-Year-Old Man Killed on 18th Avenue South The first shooting occurred at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb.… Continue reading Two Dead, One Injured in Minneapolis Shootings – Police Seek Suspects
Authorities Search for Missing Dogs in Anoka County Amid Animal Cruelty Investigation
Authorities in Anoka County, Minnesota, are searching for two missing dogs at the center of a disturbing animal cruelty investigation after a contracted animal control provider allegedly concealed the animals and refused to cooperate with investigators. The case began on January 26 when deputies responded to a medical emergency at a Linwood Township home. Inside,… Continue reading Authorities Search for Missing Dogs in Anoka County Amid Animal Cruelty Investigation
Carver County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Violent Fleet Farm Stabbing
A Carver County man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault in a violent attack at a Fleet Farm store. Gerald Dwayne Hudson, 31, was sentenced to 84 months behind bars by a Carver County judge on February 4, 2025. According to court records, the assault occurred on… Continue reading Carver County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Violent Fleet Farm Stabbing
Two Arrested in St. Cloud Fatal Shooting; Additional Suspects Expected
ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Two Arrested in St. Cloud Shooting That Left Teen Dead 🚨 St. Cloud, MN – February 5, 2025 🚨 Two 19-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday, February 2, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. 📌 Arrested Suspects: Olivia Sandra Williams, 19 Quinton Lynell McNeal, 19… Continue reading Two Arrested in St. Cloud Fatal Shooting; Additional Suspects Expected
Paynesville Dairy Owner Charged with Racketeering & Wage Theft
Paynesville, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Evergreen Acres Dairy Owner Accused of Felony Racketeering & Wage Theft 🚨 Paynesville, MN – February 2025 🚨 The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has filed felony charges against Keith Schaefer, the owner of Evergreen Acres Dairy, for racketeering and wage theft. 📌 Criminal Allegations: Systematically depriving employees of wages Failing to pay overtime… Continue reading Paynesville Dairy Owner Charged with Racketeering & Wage Theft
Two Killed in Pine City Structure Fire, Investigation Ongoing
Pine City, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Two people were killed in a Sunday night structure fire in Pine City, according to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. Incident Details Time: 10:54 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025 Location: 25,000 block of Blackberry Road, Pine City Upon Arrival: Deputies found the residence fully engulfed in flames Fire crews responded and… Continue reading Two Killed in Pine City Structure Fire, Investigation Ongoing
Six Juveniles Arrested After Violent Carjacking and Pursuit in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Six juveniles, including a 15-year-old wanted for attempted murder, were arrested after violently carjacking a 62-year-old woman and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit Friday evening. Carjacking Incident At approximately 4:30 p.m., a group of juveniles jumped out of a vehicle in northeast Minneapolis, tackled a 62-year-old woman, stole her car keys,… Continue reading Six Juveniles Arrested After Violent Carjacking and Pursuit in Minneapolis
Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested
Grand Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have now charged Sebastian Munoz-Huertas of Freeport, Illinois, as a second suspect in a scam that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $50,000. Munoz-Huertas has been charged with felony aiding and abetting theft by swindle, a serious crime under Minnesota law.
🚨 Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested 🚨
Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have now charged Sebastian Munoz-Huertas of Freeport, Illinois, as a second suspect in a scam that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $50,000. Munoz-Huertas has been charged with felony aiding and abetting theft by swindle, a serious crime under Minnesota law. This development follows the earlier arrest of Rashan Carter of… Continue reading 🚨 Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested 🚨
House Fire Destroys Two-Story Home in Hubbard County – Under Investigation
House Fire Destroys Home in Hubbard County – No Injuries Reported 🚨 Hubbard County, MN – February 2025 🚨 🔥 A two-story home was completely destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, according to Hubbard County officials. 📌 Fire Call Received: 4:01 a.m. 📌 Location: 25524 Smokey Hollow Drive, 12 miles south of Bemidji 📌 Emergency… Continue reading House Fire Destroys Two-Story Home in Hubbard County – Under Investigation
Onamia School Bus Driver Prevents Head-On Collision with Semi – Called a Hero
Onamia Bus Driver’s Quick Thinking Saves Lives in Near-Head-On Crash 🚨 Mille Lacs County, MN – School Bus Driver Prevents Tragedy 🚨 A school bus driver in Onamia, MN, is being hailed as a hero after avoiding a head-on crash with a semi-truck early Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 169. Incident Details 📌 Date/Time: Wednesday,… Continue reading Onamia School Bus Driver Prevents Head-On Collision with Semi – Called a Hero
Two Arrested After St. Cloud Shooting Leaves Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured
🚨 St. Cloud, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Homicide Investigation 🚨 Police in St. Cloud have arrested two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and a 19-year-old critically injured early Sunday morning. Incident Details 📌 Victim 1 (Deceased): Leon Davis, 17, of St. Cloud 📌 Victim 2 (Critical Condition): 19-year-old male from St.… Continue reading Two Arrested After St. Cloud Shooting Leaves Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured
Saint Paul Man Charged with Kidnapping, Torture & Assault After Holding Woman Captive
Saint Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly kidnapping, torturing, and assaulting a woman for three days inside his Saint Paul apartment. Horrific Details of the Crime Authorities say the female victim was held against her will, suffering severe burns from boiling water, stab wounds, and physical abuse. 📌 Date… Continue reading Saint Paul Man Charged with Kidnapping, Torture & Assault After Holding Woman Captive
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Saint Cloud Shooting
Saint Cloud, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 17-year-old male was fatally shot, and a 19-year-old male remains in critical condition following a shooting early Sunday morning in Saint Cloud. Incident Details Saint Cloud police responded to gunfire reports at 2:55 a.m. inside a building located in the 200 block of 2nd Street NE. Upon arrival, officers discovered: 🔹… Continue reading Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Saint Cloud Shooting
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in prison for setting fire to a tent, leaving a double-amputee with severe burns near Target Field. Officers responded to the scene near Glenwood Avenue and Twins Way on December 5, 2023, after receiving reports that a homeless man in a… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee
Hennepin County Basketball Assault: Player Beaten With Tire Iron in Brutal Attack
NEW HOPE, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A high school basketball game in Hennepin County turned into a horrifying scene when a player was violently assaulted on the bench. The incident occurred on January 28 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, during a matchup against Fridley High School. Authorities report that several individuals stormed the gym and… Continue reading Hennepin County Basketball Assault: Player Beaten With Tire Iron in Brutal Attack
Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run: 26-Year-Old Man Killed, Police Seek Suspect
Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities Seek Public Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case Brooklyn Center police are investigating a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man on Thursday night, January 30th. Officers responded to reports of an unconscious male around 10:22 p.m. in the 6800 block of Humboldt Avenue. Despite immediate life-saving efforts,… Continue reading Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run: 26-Year-Old Man Killed, Police Seek Suspect
Waite Park Murder Verdict: Jarquez Bedford Found Guilty in Stearns County Trial
Waite Park, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Stearns County judge has convicted Jarquez Javon Bedford, 30, of first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 52-year-old Andrea Rae Cottew following a bench trial earlier this month. Authorities discovered Cottew’s body inside her Park Meadows Drive apartment on February 6, 2023, after responding to a welfare check. The investigation revealed… Continue reading Waite Park Murder Verdict: Jarquez Bedford Found Guilty in Stearns County Trial
Two Arrested After Minneapolis Drug Deal Shooting, Victim Hospitalized
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Two individuals were quickly arrested after a shooting incident in Minneapolis on Saturday at 12:36 PM. According to preliminary reports, a man was inside an apartment with two known individuals during a suspected narcotics transaction when he was shot by one of them. The victim left the apartment and called 911. Officers responded… Continue reading Two Arrested After Minneapolis Drug Deal Shooting, Victim Hospitalized
Six Arrested After Pipe Attack at Cooper High School Basketball Game
New Hope, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A violent attack disrupted a Cooper High School boys’ basketball game on Tuesday night, leading to six arrests after an assault on a Fridley player with a pipe. According to Robinsdale Area Schools, six individuals entered the gymnasium during the game and targeted a Fridley player sitting on the bench, assaulting him… Continue reading Six Arrested After Pipe Attack at Cooper High School Basketball Game
Minneapolis Woman Charged with Murder and Arson in Deadly Apartment Fire
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Deonna Marie Presbury, a 35-year-old Minneapolis woman, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and three counts of first-degree arson following a deadly fire on August 13 that claimed two lives and left two others seriously injured. The fire occurred at an apartment building on the 1500 block of 11th Avenue… Continue reading Minneapolis Woman Charged with Murder and Arson in Deadly Apartment Fire
School Bus Fire in Lowry Hill Neighborhood, Hennepin County
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – On Thursday morning, a school bus caught fire at the intersection of West Franklin Avenue and Dupont Avenue South in Minneapolis’s Lowry Hill neighborhood. The incident resulted in flames and a significant cloud of smoke. The driver exited the bus, and no passengers were present. No injuries were reported. The bus was… Continue reading School Bus Fire in Lowry Hill Neighborhood, Hennepin County
Rear-End Collision on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County Sends One to Hospital
Freeborn County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A rear-end collision involving a Chrysler minivan and a semi-truck occurred on the evening of January 25, 2025, on Interstate 35 near mile marker 18 in Bancroft Township. Both vehicles were traveling northbound when the crash took place. The driver of the 2024 Chrysler minivan, Aaron James Miles, 38, of Coon Rapids,… Continue reading Rear-End Collision on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County Sends One to Hospital
Megan Marie Breezee of Angora Injured in Vehicle Rollover in St. Louis County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 25, 2025, at approximately 3:03 PM, 26-year-old Megan Marie Breezee of Angora, MN, was involved in a single-vehicle accident on northbound Highway 169 near St. Louis County Road 5 in Balkan Township, St. Louis County. According to reports, Megan Breezee was driving a 2016 Ford Explorer when the vehicle lost… Continue reading Megan Marie Breezee of Angora Injured in Vehicle Rollover in St. Louis County
Fatal Wrong-Way Collision on I-35W in Minneapolis Claims One Life
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 25, 2025, at approximately 5:51 a.m., a fatal head-on collision occurred on northbound Interstate 35W at Johnson Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by 25-year-old Cassidy Lee Groe of Lino Lakes, MN, was traveling northbound when it attempted to move from the left lane to… Continue reading Fatal Wrong-Way Collision on I-35W in Minneapolis Claims One Life
Maplewood School Employee William Haslach Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Ramsey County
Ramsey County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 21, 2025, William Michael Haslach, 30, was charged in Ramsey County with ten felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minors under the age of 14. Investigation Details The investigation commenced on January 2, 2025, when the Maplewood Police Department received a tip from the… Continue reading Maplewood School Employee William Haslach Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Ramsey County
Fatal Collision in Fridley: Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Torres Charged in Anoka County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 20, 2025, at approximately 10:56 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred in the 6600 block of East River Road NE, Fridley, Minnesota. The vehicles involved were a 2007 Dodge Charger and a 2005 Honda Pilot SUV, both traveling southbound. The Honda Pilot, operated by 26-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Torres, collided with the… Continue reading Fatal Collision in Fridley: Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Torres Charged in Anoka County
Fatal Collision on Highway 63 in Olmsted County Claims Life of Andrew Jay Johnson
Olmsted County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 21, 2025, at approximately 2:20 p.m., a collision occurred on Highway 63 in Farmington Township, Olmsted County. A northbound 2014 Ford F150, driven by 30-year-old Andrew Jay Johnson of Zumbro Falls, and a southbound 2019 Kenworth dump truck, operated by 80-year-old Gerald Henry Pulver of Rochester, collided just… Continue reading Fatal Collision on Highway 63 in Olmsted County Claims Life of Andrew Jay Johnson
Minneapolis Police Investigate Two Fatal Shootings in Hennepin County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 20, two fatal shootings occurred within 15 minutes on the south side of Minneapolis. The first incident was reported around 9 p.m. in the 3400 block of 3rd Avenue South, where officers found a man in his 20s with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to Hennepin Healthcare and… Continue reading Minneapolis Police Investigate Two Fatal Shootings in Hennepin County
Willmar Woman Arrested for Dropping Methamphetamine in Olivia Convenience Store
OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 15, 2025, at approximately 8:12 a.m., staff at Casey’s General Store in Olivia, Minnesota, located at 620 Lincoln Ave E, discovered a baggie containing a crystalline substance on the floor. The Olivia Police Department was notified and, upon arrival, conducted a field test confirming the substance as methamphetamine, weighing… Continue reading Willmar Woman Arrested for Dropping Methamphetamine in Olivia Convenience Store
Saint Paul Man, Kyle Stewart Vanwert, Faces Charges After Two Escape Attempts
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Saint Paul police report that a man, Kyle Stewart Vanwert, 39, was arrested following two failed escape attempts this week. Vanwert was wanted for suspected drug sales and had active warrants for fleeing police in a motor vehicle and first-degree burglary in Hennepin County. Officers detained Vanwert on the 400 block of… Continue reading Saint Paul Man, Kyle Stewart Vanwert, Faces Charges After Two Escape Attempts
Marvel Galvaston Williams III Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Hennepin County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported homicide at an apartment located in the 1100 block of James Avenue North, Minneapolis. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s girlfriend informed… Continue reading Marvel Galvaston Williams III Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Hennepin County
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on I-94 in Saint Paul
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 19, 2025, at approximately 1:42 a.m., a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Interstate 94 near the Mounds Boulevard exit in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The vehicle exited the roadway to the left and collided with an overhead signpost. Upon impact, the vehicle ignited and was fully engulfed in… Continue reading Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on I-94 in Saint Paul
Minneapolis Woman and Dog Die in Duplex Fire on 19th Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at approximately 6:32 p.m., the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a two-and-a-half-story residential duplex located at 1007 19th Avenue Northeast in Minneapolis. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke emanating from the second floor of the building. They forced entry and conducted a… Continue reading Minneapolis Woman and Dog Die in Duplex Fire on 19th Avenue Northeast
St. Paul Man, Samuel Cal Flowers, Charged with Attempted Murder After Police Pursuit
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 13, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., a St. Paul police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Impala near Central Avenue and Chatsworth Street due to a speeding violation. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Samuel Cal Flowers of St. Paul, did not comply and fled the scene… Continue reading St. Paul Man, Samuel Cal Flowers, Charged with Attempted Murder After Police Pursuit
Minneapolis Man Tremaine Michael Bucholz Sentenced for Fatal Shooting in Hennepin County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal shooting last year. Tremaine Michael Bucholz, 27, received the sentence on Dec. 30 in Hennepin County District Court after his conviction for aiding and abetting first-degree murder and second-degree murder in the Aug.… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Tremaine Michael Bucholz Sentenced for Fatal Shooting in Hennepin County
Saint Paul Man Charged with Five Felonies in Public Housing Shooting Incident
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 42-year-old Saint Paul man, Jason Simms Carter, is facing five felony charges following a shooting incident inside a public housing apartment building. Carter has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of intentional discharge of a firearm that endangered safety, and one count of… Continue reading Saint Paul Man Charged with Five Felonies in Public Housing Shooting Incident
Minnetonka Man Mohamed Salad Pleads Guilty to Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
Minnetonka, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnetonka man has admitted guilt to felony criminal vehicular operation following a high-speed collision in March that resulted in severe injuries to the victim. Mohamed Aydarus Salad, 29, pleaded guilty to driving in a grossly negligent manner during the March 5 incident at Highway 7 and Williston Road. Court records… Continue reading Minnetonka Man Mohamed Salad Pleads Guilty to Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
Antonio Allen Ellis Charged in St. Paul Gas Station Shooting
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 29, 2024, at approximately 7:03 a.m., St. Paul police responded to a reported shooting at the ARCO gas station located at 306 Larpenteur Avenue East. Officers found two male victims: a 33-year-old with a gunshot wound to his left knee and a 34-year-old with a gunshot wound to his lower… Continue reading Antonio Allen Ellis Charged in St. Paul Gas Station Shooting
Homicide Investigation: Kristi Joy Gardner Found Deceased in Blue Earth County
Blue Earth County (trfnews.i234.me) -On January 9, 2025, at approximately 7:18 p.m., the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive female at a residence on 515th Avenue, north of Highway 60, in rural Lake Crystal. First responders confirmed the death of the individual, identified as 57-year-old Kristi Joy Gardner.… Continue reading Homicide Investigation: Kristi Joy Gardner Found Deceased in Blue Earth County
Jeremy Ryan Sherman Charged in St. Louis Park Pedestrian Fatality
St. Louis Park, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 30, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., St. Louis Park police responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision near 7500 Excelsior Boulevard. The incident involved a vehicle driven by Jeremy Ryan Sherman, 38, of St. Louis Park, who struck two pedestrians in a crosswalk. Emergency responders found a 51-year-old female… Continue reading Jeremy Ryan Sherman Charged in St. Louis Park Pedestrian Fatality
Belle Plaine’s Justin Kudla Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges
Belle Plaine, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On February 3, 2024, at approximately 2:12 a.m., an incident occurred on Meridian Street in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, involving 35-year-old resident Justin Anthony Kudla. Kudla allegedly used force to injure a Black male individual, identified in court documents as Victim 1, due to the victim’s race. Department of Justice The… Continue reading Belle Plaine’s Justin Kudla Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges
Teenage Dirt Bike Rider Killed in Collision With Pickup in Blaine
Blaine, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A teenager riding a dirt bike was involved in a fatal collision with a pickup truck early Sunday evening in Blaine, Minnesota. Emergency responders arrived at the scene near 103rd Lane NE and Sunset Avenue NE at approximately 6:05 p.m. on Jan. 12. According to initial reports, the teenager was heading… Continue reading Teenage Dirt Bike Rider Killed in Collision With Pickup in Blaine
Cassidy Marie Lunz and Tre Anthony Ertl Charged with Attempted Murder in Meeker County
LITCHFIELD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 15, 2024, in Litchfield, Minnesota, a male victim was assaulted with a double-bladed ax and a baseball bat during a robbery attempt. The suspects involved were identified as Cassidy Marie Lunz, 21, of Willmar, and Tre Anthony Ertl, 26, of Litchfield. Lunz has been charged in Meeker County District… Continue reading Cassidy Marie Lunz and Tre Anthony Ertl Charged with Attempted Murder in Meeker County
Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Burnsville woman, Ashley Dyrdahl, has admitted to straw purchasing firearms later used in a fatal incident involving law enforcement and emergency personnel. Court records reveal that Dyrdahl purchased five firearms from two licensed dealers and illegally transferred them to her partner, Shannon Cortez Gooden, who was a felon and… Continue reading Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
Abdikhadar Mohidin Arrested in Blue Earth County Shooting Investigation
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 31, 2024, deputies responded to the Benco Electric Cooperative parking lot at 20946 549th Avenue in South Bend Township, Blue Earth County, after reports of broken glass and a handgun on the property. Shortly thereafter, a woman with a gunshot wound arrived at Mayo Clinic Health System. Surveillance footage from… Continue reading Abdikhadar Mohidin Arrested in Blue Earth County Shooting Investigation
Minnesota Man Joseph Jorgenson Sentenced for Double Homicide and Dismemberment
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joseph Steven Jorgenson, 41, of Maplewood, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Manijeh “Mani” Starren, 34, and Fanta Xayavong, 33. Both women were reported missing and later found dismembered in separate storage units. As part of a plea agreement, Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Joseph Jorgenson Sentenced for Double Homicide and Dismemberment
Minneapolis Man Charged in Saint Paul Drive-By Shooting
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis resident, Steven Rawls Jr., 25, has been charged in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that occurred on November 22, 2024, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Prosecutors allege that Rawls fired multiple shots at a vehicle parked on the 600 block of Aurora Avenue, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Charged in Saint Paul Drive-By Shooting
Spicer Man Dies in Truck Collision with Railroad Bridge near Willmar
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 67-year-old man from Spicer, Minnesota, died on Tuesday morning after his truck collided with a railroad bridge in Kandiyohi County. The incident occurred at 7:17 a.m. on northbound Highway 71 near Milepost 124 in Willmar Township. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a 2018 Peterbilt straight truck, driven by Terry Allan… Continue reading Spicer Man Dies in Truck Collision with Railroad Bridge near Willmar
Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 20, 2022, Travis Bauer contacted emergency services to report finding 79-year-old farmer Dennis Weitzenkamp unresponsive in a machine shed at a farm on 266th Street near Winthrop, Minnesota. Law enforcement arrived to find Weitzenkamp deceased with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Evidence indicated he had been… Continue reading Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Hennepin County, Lue Chang, 32, from Brooklyn Park, received a 25.5-year prison sentence for second-degree murder committed during a family gathering in September 2024. The incident occurred on September 21, 2024, at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North during a birthday celebration. Court records indicate that Chang… Continue reading Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Lakeville Man Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Sister’s Death
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On May 23, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., Bethany Ann Israel, aged 30, visited her brother, Jack Joseph Ball, aged 23, at his residence in Lakeville, Minnesota, for dinner. After several hours without communication, family members became concerned. Around 11 p.m., their mother went to Ball’s home to check on Israel. Upon… Continue reading Lakeville Man Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Sister’s Death
Fatal Shooting in North Minneapolis Apartment; Suspect at Large
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Thursday, January 10, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Minneapolis police responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment building located on the 1100 block of James Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 43-year-old male victim inside the building. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that… Continue reading Fatal Shooting in North Minneapolis Apartment; Suspect at Large
St. Paul Kidnapping Linked to Mexican Cartel: Three Suspects Charged
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 7, 2025, law enforcement officials arrested three individuals in connection with a kidnapping incident in St. Paul, Minnesota, linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The suspects are identified as: Richar Sanchez Mujica, 30, of Minneapolis Erling Soren Holdahl, 48, of White Bear Lake Kendra Sue Johnson, 39, of Minneapolis Incident… Continue reading St. Paul Kidnapping Linked to Mexican Cartel: Three Suspects Charged