El Paso, Texas (trfnews.i234.me) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says a detainee died Jan. 14 in El Paso. What happened The agency identified him as Victor Manuel Diaz, 36, from Nicaragua. ICE said Diaz was held at Camp East Montana, a detention site near Fort Bliss. ICE said staff found Diaz unconscious in his… Continue reading Detainee arrested in MN found dead Ruled Possible Suicide
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Lutsen, MN: Raptor Express Lift Rope Evacuation
Cook County (trfnews.i234.me) — A chairlift at Lutsen Mountains stopped during rising winds on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Riders were removed by rope in a full evacuation. The resort said the Raptor Express will stay closed for several days. Repair parts are being shipped to Lutsen, Minnesota. What happened Lutsen Mountains said a chair became… Continue reading Lutsen, MN: Raptor Express Lift Rope Evacuation
East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
East Grand Forks, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Blizzard conditions slowed crews responding to a garage fire northeast of East Grand Forks on Sunday. The East Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 13926 410th Ave. SW. Firefighters found a detached garage that was about 20 feet by 40 feet. Heavy smoke was pushing from the eaves… Continue reading East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews battled a Saturday morning fire at Knutson Printing on University Avenue. What happened The Grand Forks Fire Department received the call at 7:14 a.m. Crews were sent to 1323 University Avenue after a structure fire report. Firefighters found smoke and flames in a multi-story building. They began suppression… Continue reading Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks: Fire Call Near Washington & University
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews responded Saturday morning. The call was near Washington Street and University Avenue. TRF News received viewer photos from the scene. The images showed smoke rising from a commercial building. The building appears linked to a printing business in that area. At least one caller reported a fire inside the structure.… Continue reading Grand Forks: Fire Call Near Washington & University
Gulf Shores: 1,000-Pound Great White Tracked Nearby
Gulf Shores (trfnews.i234.me) A tagged great white shark has moved close to the Alabama coast. Researchers with OCEARCH are tracking the female shark, named Ernst. OCEARCH measured her at 12 feet and about 1,009 pounds when tagged. The team tagged Ernst off Nova Scotia on Oct. 4, 2025. The tagging was part of work with… Continue reading Gulf Shores: 1,000-Pound Great White Tracked Nearby
Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Kettle River, Carlton County (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews were called out just before 5 p.m. for an RV on fire in Kettle River. Officials reported no one inside the RV. No injuries were reported.The call came in during the late afternoon. The RV was burning when crews arrived, based on initial reports. Firefighters worked to put… Continue reading Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Willow River: Gas Line Explosion Sparks Evacuations
Pine County (trfnews.i234.me) — A gas line explosion was reported Friday afternoon in rural Pine County, Minnesota. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said 911 calls began at about 1:43 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2026. The calls reported explosions in a rural area west of Willow River. Responders later said a large natural gas line was… Continue reading Willow River: Gas Line Explosion Sparks Evacuations
Devils Lake: Worker Dies in Grain Bin Accident
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Leeds man died Wednesday morning. Officials say he was trapped in a grain bin. The death happened at a CHS elevator near Devils Lake. The victim was 34-year-old Enrique Perez of Leeds, North Dakota. What officials say happened Dispatchers got the call at about 9:20 am. The report said a… Continue reading Devils Lake: Worker Dies in Grain Bin Accident
Alexandria: Woman Safe After Snowmobile Breaks Ice
Douglas County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman is safe after her snowmobile went through the ice on Lake Ida Wednesday night, according to authorities. Douglas County deputies were called to the southwest bay of Lake Ida around 6 p.m. The area is between Breezy Point and Lakeview Point, officials said. The woman jumped free Authorities identified… Continue reading Alexandria: Woman Safe After Snowmobile Breaks Ice