Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a drug search at a home in Beltrami County, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Prosecutors charged Savannah Krystine Grangruth, 38, with fifth-degree drug possession and contributing to the need for child protection or services. What the complaint says… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth, Child Protection Case
Bemidji Man Charged After Threats Complaint
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man now faces a felony charge after a reported threat case in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ninth Judicial District Court. Ryan Thomas Newman, 43, of Bemidji, was charged with one count of terroristic threats. The charge alleges reckless disregard of the risk of causing… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Threats Complaint
Fergus Falls Woman Charged After Courthouse Attack
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls woman faces new charges. Authorities say she attacked a probation officer and ran from the courthouse. Georgia Kay Wildung, 25, was charged Friday in Otter Tail County District Court. She faces felony fourth-degree assault and misdemeanor fleeing. What Happened According to court documents, the incident happened at… Continue reading Fergus Falls Woman Charged After Courthouse Attack
Red Lake Woman Dies in Beltrami County Crash
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake woman died in a crash Sunday afternoon in northern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The victim was identified as Floris Ruby Rose Strong, 35, of Red Lake. Crash Happened Near Highway 89 The State Patrol said the crash happened at about 12:06 p.m. on Sunday, March… Continue reading Red Lake Woman Dies in Beltrami County Crash
Ada Man Faces 5th-Degree Sex Charge
Ada, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old Ada man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Norman County after a woman reported unwanted sexual contact inside a home in Ada. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Christopher Jacob Thorsen, of Ada, has been charged with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge… Continue reading Ada Man Faces 5th-Degree Sex Charge
Twin Valley Man Charged in Violent Domestic Case
Twin Valley, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Twin Valley man is facing several criminal charges after a reported domestic assault in Norman County. According to a criminal complaint, James Eugene Rolland Covey has been charged with felony threats of violence, felony domestic assault by strangulation, gross misdemeanor domestic assault, and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The complaint says… Continue reading Twin Valley Man Charged in Violent Domestic Case
Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man is facing several criminal charges after a head-on crash in Norman County, according to a criminal complaint filed in court. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, was charged after the January 3, 2026, crash near Highway 35 and Minnesota Highway 9. The complaint says Wickern was driving a Jeep… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County
Cottonwood County Crash Kills 5 on Highway 71
Cottonwood County (trfnews.i234.me) — Five people died, and eight others were hurt in a head-on crash Friday afternoon on Highway 71 in southwest Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol said a 2016 GMC Terrain was going north on Highway 71. A 2019 Ford Transit van was going south. The vehicles collided near 240th Street in Cottonwood… Continue reading Cottonwood County Crash Kills 5 on Highway 71
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 23, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Jennie Gutierrez, 42 of Grand Forks, for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Crookston Fire Calls Ryan Daniel Melby, 20 of Beltrami, for obstructing the legal process – interfering with a peace officer. Fire Report
Ada Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Assault
Ada, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) Bryan Randall Fischer of Ada faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. The complaint stems from a March 11 incident in Norman County. The charge was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records list one count of domestic assault. The complaint says the case involved alleged harm to a family or… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Assault