YUCATAN TOWNSHIP, Houston County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two drivers were hurt in a crash on Minnesota Highway 16. The crash happened near Chisholm Road. It happened on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The time was about 6:29 AM. The road was dry. Quick facts Incident type: Injury. Vehicles involved: Two. Location: Highway 16 near Chisholm Road. Township:… Continue reading Yucatan Twp crash injures two on Hwy 16
Pennington County: Driver hits drift, tips over
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash report Monday morning. The call came in on Jan. 19 at 7:40 a.m. The crash was reported on Center Street West in Pennington County. What deputies reported. Kaija Hoyt of Grand Forks, North Dakota, was driving when the crash happened. According to… Continue reading Pennington County: Driver hits drift, tips over
Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is accused of attacking his girlfriend inside a casino hotel room. Court papers name the suspect as Chad Michael Nelson, 45, of Thief River Falls. He is charged with obstructing a peace officer. He also faces two counts of domestic assault. What was reported The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel
Thief River Falls: Pool fund rumors put to rest
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — City leaders addressed long-running rumors on Tuesday. The discussion happened at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 20, 2026. Leaders focused on a pool fund and a population rumor tied to Falls Liquor. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city website. View Thief River Falls… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pool fund rumors put to rest
Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks
Walker, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man faces a felony charge in Minnesota. Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, of Casselton, North Dakota, is charged with felony theft-by-check. The charge cites Minn. Stat. 609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(i). ATV sale tied to closed account A criminal complaint says a Walker dealer reported a bounced check on September… Continue reading Walker: Man Accused of ATV Theft by Bad Checks
Golden Valley Crash: Red Lake Woman Charged
Golden Valley (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake woman is charged after a two-vehicle crash, court records say. Senora May Beaulieu, 29, of Red Lake, faces gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor counts. Criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm. (609.2113) Third-degree DWI, two counts. (169A.20) Fifth-degree controlled substance possession, three counts. (152.025) No proof of insurance. (169.791) Crash Details… Continue reading Golden Valley Crash: Red Lake Woman Charged
East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged in Minnesota. Court records list a felony drug count. Jeremy Paul Kotaska, 48, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged. The count is Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree. The allegation is possession in a prohibited zone. What the police say… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone
Ogema Man Faces Felony Child Sex Charges in Mahnomen
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Ogema now faces two felony charges in district court. Prosecutors charged James Richard Uran, 47, with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree. Court filings say the alleged victim was under 13. The alleged offenses span several months. Records list dates from September 3, 2019,… Continue reading Ogema Man Faces Felony Child Sex Charges in Mahnomen
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 28, 2026
Fire Report Crookston Fire Calls On Tuesday, January 27th, at 2:38 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to a general fire alarm activation on the 1200th block of Sunflower. On scene, they investigated with the staff and found the issue was caused by a faulty alarm.
Twin Valley Man Charged After Vehicle Ramming
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Gerald Kasin, 55, of Twin Valley, faces two charges after a reported assault. What happened Court records say the victim sat in a vehicle on January 22, 2026. Investigators say Kasin drove up in another car. They say he intentionally rammed the victim’s vehicle. Witnesses say Kasin then got out… Continue reading Twin Valley Man Charged After Vehicle Ramming