The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Gavin Scott Starlin, 38 of Crookston, for disorderly conduct. Crookston Fire Calls
Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant has closed its Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes locations. The owners said the move was tied to reports of ICE activity in the area. The restaurant posted on Facebook that it was “closed until further notice.” The post blamed “unforeseen family” issues. A second… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fargo: St. Paul Man Charged in Fentanyl Bust
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Paul man is charged after a fentanyl seizure in Fargo. Court documents say Dontay L. Jenkins was arrested on Jan. 16 after a search at a bus station. Investigators say he had about 55 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl. Search at the Jefferson Lines station… Continue reading Fargo: St. Paul Man Charged in Fentanyl Bust
Fort Totten: New Trial Bid Claims Hidden Witnesses
Ramsey County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota inmate is seeking a new murder trial. Case background Werner Wolfgang Kunkel was convicted by a jury in August 1995. Jurors found him guilty in the 1986 killing of Gilbert Fassett. Fassett’s body was found on Aug. 10, 1986. It was found in the Fort Totten area… Continue reading Fort Totten: New Trial Bid Claims Hidden Witnesses
Perham: ICE Agents Visit Shearer’s Foods Plant
Perham, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, visited Shearer’s Foods on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. The company said the visit involved one employee. What the company said Shearer’s said the employee was hired before the company acquired the Perham facility. The employee cooperated with agents, the company said. The… Continue reading Perham: ICE Agents Visit Shearer’s Foods Plant
Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed
Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal charges have been filed against Rigoberto Mendez-Morales in connection with a January 10th murder at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt. The victim, a female tribal member, was found dead in her hotel room. The case is being prosecuted in federal court due to the victim’s tribal membership. Details of… Continue reading Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed
Grand Forks Crash on Columbia Road Overpass
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A multi‑vehicle crash on the Columbia Road overpass near the University of North Dakota blocked traffic Tuesday morning. What Happened Just before 8:00 a.m., a northbound van driven by Michael Johnson lost control on the icy overpass. The van slid into the southbound lanes and struck two other vehicles. One of… Continue reading Grand Forks Crash on Columbia Road Overpass
St. Louis County Body Found in Genesee Township
St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in St. Louis County are investigating a deadly fire in Genesee Township, located north of Duluth, where a body was discovered at the scene. The fire occurred on Monday evening, with firefighters responding to a fully engulfed building at around 1:00 p.m. Due to the severity of the fire,… Continue reading St. Louis County Body Found in Genesee Township
Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, according to federal officials. The program gives deportation relief and work permits to eligible people already in the United States. A federal notice says the Somalia TPS designation will end at 11:59 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. The notice estimates 1,082… Continue reading Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
Buxton man avoids jail after dog killing plea
Buxton, Traill County (trfnews.i234.me) A Traill County man admitted in court on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, that he shot two dogs in Buxton. What happened Prosecutors said the dogs belonged to Megan Olson’s family. The dogs were named Bauer and Jake. Bauer survived. Jake died. Court statements said the family was at a basketball game… Continue reading Buxton man avoids jail after dog killing plea