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
Minneapolis: Walz, Frey under DOJ probe
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is under federal investigation. Reports say the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing his public comments. Reports also name Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as a subject of subpoenas. As of Friday night, neither leader confirmed being served. What investigators are looking at Several outlets… Continue reading Minneapolis: Walz, Frey under DOJ probe
Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Ada man faces a new DWI charge. The case began during a probation visit in Ada, Minnesota. Charge Filed Benjamin Allen Lakeman, 40, of Ada, is charged with a gross misdemeanor. The count is Second-Degree Driving While Impaired with aggravating factors. The statute cited is Minnesota Statute 169A.25. What the… Continue reading Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving
Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 21, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in court. The case was handled in Becker County District Court, records show. What court records say happened Court records say officers were sent to a home on Beaver Trail on July 5, 2025. The call came in during the… Continue reading White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting
Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death
Savage, Scott County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Savage daycare worker is facing three felony charges after an infant died. Theah Loudemia Russell, 18, of Savage, is charged in Scott County District Court. The charges include second-degree murder and two assault counts. Charges filed Murder in the second degree, without intent, during a felony: Minn. Stat. §… Continue reading Savage: Daycare Worker Charged in Infant Death
Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 26-year-old man from Monticello is now charged in Beltrami County. Ryan Jeffrey Richard, 26, of Monticello, Minnesota, faces one felony count. The charge alleges nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. According to the criminal complaint, Richard posted nude images of his ex-girlfriend online. The complaint says she did not consent… Continue reading Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case
St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have charged Joshua Steven Anderson, 39, of St. Hilaire. He faces one gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI. The complaint cites an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours. He also faces one misdemeanor count for transporting a loaded firearm while hunting. What investigators say happened According to the… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch