Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Deputies handled several calls last week. Reports came from Red Lake Falls Township, Red Lake Falls, and Plummer. The incidents were listed in a sheriff’s office update dated Jan. 23, 2026. Several cases remain under investigation. Snowmobile crash near Red Lake Falls On Saturday evening, Jan. 17, 2026, deputies responded… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Crash, Fraud, Assault Reports
Fargo: Valley City Man Charged in Meth Case
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Valley City man is facing felony drug charges after an incident in Fargo. Jordan S.S. Nickerson, of Valley City, was charged after officers responded to a call on January 22. What court documents say According to court documents, officers were sent to 10101 16th Street North in Fargo. The… Continue reading Fargo: Valley City Man Charged in Meth Case
Parkers Prairie: Window Entry Leads to Threats Charge
Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Henning man is facing charges after an early-morning incident in a local apartment. Christopher Alan Ruth, of Henning, is charged with felony threats of violence. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor interference with an emergency call. What investigators allege According to the criminal complaint, the woman… Continue reading Parkers Prairie: Window Entry Leads to Threats Charge
Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested a 23-year-old man after a traffic stop on Jan. 9. Traffic stop on Main Avenue South Police stopped the vehicle at about 4:26 p.m. in the 200 block of Main Avenue South. Officers identified the passenger as Jacob Ryan Lasin Brummitt, 23, of Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order
Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop in Thief River Falls ended with an arrest. Traffic stop near Main Avenue The stop happened at 12:37 a.m. on Jan. 10. It was reported near Main Avenue and Sixth Street. The sheriff’s office identified the driver as Gerrek Joseph Neadeau, 22. Neadeau is from Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop
Bemidji Driver Charged After Chase Into Red Lake
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Alacio R. Turney of Bemidji is facing new criminal charges after a chase on January 20. What court records allege According to court documents, officers tried to stop Turney during a traffic stop in Bemidji. Investigators say he took off instead of pulling over. The pursuit went north on Minnesota… Continue reading Bemidji Driver Charged After Chase Into Red Lake
Roseau: Stolen Jeep From Crookston Recovered
Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jeep reported stolen in Crookston was recovered in Roseau after a traffic stop, according to court documents. Nagante Girty of Roseau is now facing felony charges. The case involves theft and receiving stolen property. Traffic stop ends in a crash Court documents say the stop happened on January 21. Officers… Continue reading Roseau: Stolen Jeep From Crookston Recovered
Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police were called to the Thief River Falls Public Library on January 10. Officers got the call at about 4:07 p.m., according to a citation. Police say a patron reported being threatened inside the library. What the police say happened Llewellyn James Benais, 38, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat
Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Found at Oak Lodge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two women face felony drug charges after a search in Thief River Falls. Investigators say the case centers on an apartment at Oak Lodge Senior Housing on Ninth Street West. Court records say officers recovered about 107 grams of methamphetamine in the unit. Search warrant at senior housing The investigation began… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Found at Oak Lodge
TERRIFYING DETAILS: Bragg Charged in Child Abduction Case
Zimmerman, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota man faces charges in a child abduction case. Prosecutors say Joseph Andrew Bragg is the suspect. His address is listed as International Falls, Minnesota. They say he took a girl under 10 on January 21, 2026. Timeline from the court filing Family members reported the girl missing after… Continue reading TERRIFYING DETAILS: Bragg Charged in Child Abduction Case
Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash at Greenhill & Arnold
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported crash on January 10 at 3:11 p.m. The crash happened at the intersection of Greenhill Drive and Arnold Avenue. What happened Police said Kimberly Kalinoski of Thief River Falls was driving a 2024 Ford Edge. She was heading east on Greenhill Drive. Police said Katherine… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash at Greenhill & Arnold
Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash on Hwy 59
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash was reported on January 12. Crash reported near Edgewood Drive and Highway 59 Police received the call at 4:41 p.m. The crash was near the Edgewood Drive and Highway 59 intersection. Caitlyn Thyng, of Thief River Falls, drove a 2007 Chrysler Sebring on Edgewood Drive.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash on Hwy 59
Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash Near Erl’s Market
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Crash Reported at Busy Intersection Police responded to a crash in Thief River Falls on January 13. The call came in at about 10:55 a.m. The crash happened near Eighth Street and Main Avenue. Drivers Identified Police said Ethan Hauert, of Thief River Falls, was involved. He was driving a 2006… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Vehicle Crash Near Erl’s Market
Fargo stabbing report: police respond to south call
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fargo police responded to a report of a possible stabbing Thursday night. TRF News first reported the call at about 8:30 p.m. The report involved an apartment building in the 2700 block of 32nd Avenue South. What we know so far Police were called to the scene Thursday night. The… Continue reading Fargo stabbing report: police respond to south call
Fargo man jailed after pliers stabbing report
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fargo police say a domestic call led to an arrest Thursday night. This is an update to an earlier report of a possible stabbing. Police were sent to the 2700 block of 32nd Avenue South at about 8:26 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026. One person told officers they had… Continue reading Fargo man jailed after pliers stabbing report
Redby Man Charged After 0.188 BAC Stop
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Redby man faces a second-degree DWI charge after a Jan. 14 traffic stop. Benais was arrested during the stop, according to the complaint. The complaint does not mention a crash or injuries. It also does not list any passengers. Traffic stop details Deputies stopped a vehicle near Main Avenue and… Continue reading Redby Man Charged After 0.188 BAC Stop
Thief River Falls meth sale: man gets 56 months
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Cloud man will serve prison time after a meth sale in Thief River Falls. Sentence handed down Christopher Ryan Abrahamsen, 41, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 8, in Pennington County District Court. He was convicted of first-degree controlled substance crime, a felony. A separate felony count was dismissed, court records… Continue reading Thief River Falls meth sale: man gets 56 months
Goodridge: Badger Man Gets 13 Months for Fleeing
Goodridge, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Elijah Williams, 25, of Badger, was sentenced on a felony charge. The case involved fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Sentence and court orders Williams was convicted of a felony fleeing charge, according to court documents. A judge sentenced him to 13 months in prison. The prison term will… Continue reading Goodridge: Badger Man Gets 13 Months for Fleeing
Kittson County: East Grand Forks Man Tested at .26
Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ryan Alton Berg, 48, of East Grand Forks, is charged in a DWI case. He faces third-degree and fourth-degree DWI counts, prosecutors say. What happened A Minnesota Department of Transportation worker spotted a red Ford F-150 in a ditch. The worker reported the driver appeared to be passed out behind the… Continue reading Kittson County: East Grand Forks Man Tested at .26
Fargo: Hatchet Attack Case Paused for Treatment
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman charged with attempted murder will undergo court-ordered mental health treatment. Investigators say Lena Deoliveira struck her boyfriend with a hatchet while he slept. Court Orders Treatment Court documents say Deoliveira was found not fit to proceed after an exam on Jan. 14. A report filed Jan. 21 said she… Continue reading Fargo: Hatchet Attack Case Paused for Treatment
Fargo: Guilty Plea in Bar Stabbing Death
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man charged in a fatal bar stabbing has pleaded guilty. The case dates back to a fight outside a south Fargo bar. The stabbing happened nearly two years ago. What happened in court Michael Diedrich, 28, entered an Alford plea in Cass County Court on Wednesday. An Alford plea… Continue reading Fargo: Guilty Plea in Bar Stabbing Death
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 23, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following- Luc Skyler Boisvert, 33 of Gary, for misdemeanor domestic assault. Crookston Fire Calls Jenna Marie Hunt, 41 of East Grand Forks, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor. Jeremy Paul Kotaska, 48 of East Grand Forks, for third-degree drug possession in a… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 23, 2026
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Meth Found in Purse
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes, is charged. Police cite a January 14, 2026, traffic stop. Charge filed Sampson faces one felony count of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1). The allegation involves possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Meth Found in Purse
Moorhead Woman Charged with Stabbing Her Sister
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious incident unfolded in Moorhead as Daisy M. Butcher faces felony charges of first-degree assault, great bodily harm, and assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly stabbing her sister. The charges stem from a disturbing event that occurred on January 9th at 1:28 a.m. Initial Report of Impaired Person Law enforcement… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Stabbing Her Sister
Bemidji Crash: Three Cars in Ditch, One Rolled Over
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious accident occurred on the south end of Bemidji, just west of the overpass, on Highway 2. The incident involved three cars, with one of them rolling over. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene. Crash Details The crash caused one car to land on its side while two others veered… Continue reading Bemidji Crash: Three Cars in Ditch, One Rolled Over
Moorhead: Fargo Man Faces Sex Abuse Felonies
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Ronald Matthew Balzer, 40, of Fargo, North Dakota, is facing four felony charges in Clay County District Court. Prosecutors allege a pattern of abuse over several years. The alleged time span runs from June 27, 2008, to February 18, 2016. Court records list Moorhead as the community of offense. The case… Continue reading Moorhead: Fargo Man Faces Sex Abuse Felonies
Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Bemidji man faces new assault charges. A criminal complaint describes a stairwell fight. Charges Blayze Bradley Cloud, 19, of Bemidji, is charged with felony domestic assault. The charge is listed under Minn. Stat. 609.2242.4. Cloud is also charged with fifth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. That charge is listed under Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Bemidji Teen Charged After Stairwell Assault
Zimmerman AMBER Alert: Girl Found Safe, Man Arrested
Zimmerman, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 7-year-old girl was found safe after an AMBER Alert. A man is in custody in the Sherburne County Jail after an alleged abduction. The AMBER Alert was later canceled after she was found safe. What we know The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said the child was last seen around… Continue reading Zimmerman AMBER Alert: Girl Found Safe, Man Arrested
Fargo: Woman Charged With Felony Fleeing
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo woman is facing a felony charge after a reported traffic stop chase. Court records say Ursula Marie Sirjord, of Fargo, did not stop when an officer tried to pull her over. What happened The stop attempt happened on January 20 at about 5:24 p.m. Records place it in… Continue reading Fargo: Woman Charged With Felony Fleeing
Moorhead Man Charged in Registry Failure Case
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — William R.M. Johnson of Moorhead faces two felony charges. Prosecutors allege predatory offender failure to register. What court records say Court records say the investigation began in December. Moorhead police reviewed Johnson’s latest registration form. The form listed a workplace in Moorhead. Investigators checked that location. Records say Johnson was… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged in Registry Failure Case
Fergus Falls Man Faces Registry, Obstruction Charges
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man faces two new charges. The case centers on a move within the county. Brian Christopher Braton-Gilbuena, 48, of Fergus Falls, is charged with one felony. He also faces one misdemeanor charge. What he is charged with Felony: Predatory offender registration violation (Minn. Stat. 243.166). Misdemeanor: Obstructing… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Faces Registry, Obstruction Charges
Warroad Paycheck Swindle Charge: $574 Loss
Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad woman is charged after two paychecks were cashed twice, court papers say. What investigators allege Mariah Lynn Lane, 33, of Warroad, faces one gross misdemeanor count of theft by swindle. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(4). Prosecutors say Lane used a mobile banking app to deposit two… Continue reading Warroad Paycheck Swindle Charge: $574 Loss
Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Seized, Woman Charged
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman faces three felony drug charges. The case follows a search on January 13, 2026. Charges Filed Debra Robin Fields, 60, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors allege first-degree intent to sell meth under Minnesota Statute 152.021. They also allege… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Seized, Woman Charged
Bemidji Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Ditch
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man has been charged with a gross misdemeanor for refusing to submit to a chemical test following a crash on January 14, 2026. Incident OverviewScotty Dale Bushie, 68, was arrested after his vehicle crashed into a ditch near Bemidji Road NE. Officers discovered Bushie’s vehicle stuck in the mud, and… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Ditch
Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt
DETROIT LAKES, BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – Elias Bautista Martinez, 30, of Gackle, North Dakota, faces felony charges in Becker County District Court. Martinez is accused of attempting to hire an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old prostitute. Undercover Operation Details On October 23, officers from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of… Continue reading Gackle Man Arrested in DL for Prostitution Attempt
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 22, 2026
Fire Report Crookston Fire Calls On Wednesday, January 21st, at 4:20 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to a two-vehicle accident on the corner of Robert and Main. On scene, they controlled traffic and cleaned up debris before clearing the scene.
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Charge
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – Brian Douglas Fraser, 67, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony first-degree drug charge. On Dec. 11, 2024, Becker County District Judge Gretchen D. Thilmony sentenced Fraser to 65 months in state prison at St. Cloud, stayed for five years. Fraser was… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Charge
Minneapolis Day Care Closes Amid Fraud Allegations
Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) Quality Learning Center, a day care in Minneapolis, has closed, according to state records from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The center closed its doors on Tuesday, though the reason behind its closure remains unclear at this time. State Inspections The closure comes after a right-wing YouTuber, Nick Shirley, featured the center… Continue reading Minneapolis Day Care Closes Amid Fraud Allegations
Warroad Man Charged With Domestic Assault, 0.384 BAC
Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warroad man faces charges of Domestic Assault after an alcohol-fueled altercation with his nephew on January 3, 2026. Waylen Ediver Olson, 46, is charged with gross misdemeanor Domestic Assault – Subsequent Violation (609.2242.2). Olson, who was heavily intoxicated, recorded a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.384, nearly five times the legal… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged With Domestic Assault, 0.384 BAC
Fargo Crash: Pickup Hits Semi, Driver Hurt
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police say a pickup hit the back of a semi on Wednesday night. The crash happened near 40th Street North and 9th Avenue North in Fargo. The first video report came in around 7:15 p.m. Officers were sent soon after that report. Police say the pickup driver reported an injury… Continue reading Fargo Crash: Pickup Hits Semi, Driver Hurt
Fargo: Pickup Rear-Ends Semi on 40th St N
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup truck rear-ended a semi-truck Wednesday night in north Fargo. Early radio traffic and video reported the crash. The crash was reported near 40th Street North and 9th Avenue North. Video shared around 7:15 p.m. showed emergency crews working at the site. Radio traffic indicated a medical response for possible chest… Continue reading Fargo: Pickup Rear-Ends Semi on 40th St N
Bemidji Woman Charged in Fentanyl Overdose Death
Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman faces a murder charge after an overdose death. Court records describe the case. Sarrell Marie Jack is charged with third-degree murder. Prosecutors allege she sold drugs that caused a woman’s death. Jack also faces felony drug charges. What happened Police and medics were called on January 18. The… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in Fentanyl Overdose Death
Moorhead: I-94 Rollover Reported, No Injuries Yet
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A vehicle rolled over on eastbound I-94 near Moorhead, Wednesday afternoon. Drivers reported slick roads near the scene. Traffic slowed in the eastbound lanes. No injuries were reported in the first alert. Authorities have not shared the cause of the crash. A full crash report was not yet posted. TRF News… Continue reading Moorhead: I-94 Rollover Reported, No Injuries Yet
Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute
Becker County trfnews.i234.me A 38-year-old woman from rural Lake Park, Ashley Ann Knapper, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The charges stem from an incident on December 4th, when Becker County deputies responded to a disturbance call in Audubon. Upon arrival, the deputies spoke to Knapper,… Continue reading Lake Park Woman Charged with Assault Over Eviction Dispute
Lake Park man charged in Becker Co. meth case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a new felony drug charge, court records say. Charge filed Glenn Walter Olson, 39, of rural Lake Park, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony fifth-degree drug possession. What happened Court records say deputies were sent to Olson’s home on December… Continue reading Lake Park man charged in Becker Co. meth case
Ada Man Charged After Ditch Crash, Breath Test .11
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A 51-year-old Ada man is charged after a reported ditch crash. Nathan Timothy Riepe, 51, of Ada, faces one count of third-degree driving while impaired. The charge is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.26. Court records show the case was filed on January 5, 2026. The alleged crash was reported on… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After Ditch Crash, Breath Test .11
Fargo: Man Admits Armed Carjacking, 8 Thefts
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man has pleaded guilty in federal court. Nathaniel Thomas Smith admitted to an armed carjacking and a string of vehicle thefts. Federal records say he moved stolen vehicles between North Dakota and Minnesota. Guilty plea in U.S. District Court Smith signed a plea agreement on Jan. 5 in… Continue reading Fargo: Man Admits Armed Carjacking, 8 Thefts
Waubun Woman Charged in Mahnomen County DWI
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) K. Snetsinger, 21, of Waubun, is charged with a gross misdemeanor DWI. The charge alleges a high alcohol level while driving. The case was filed on January 5, 2026. The alleged offense date is January 4, 2026. Vehicle Found In Ditch The complaint says a deputy got a call around 6:30 a.m.… Continue reading Waubun Woman Charged in Mahnomen County DWI
Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Lake Park man faces a felony check forgery charge. Court records describe an altered vendor check. Cody Joe Johnson, 40, is charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony check forgery. All charges are allegations. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. What investigators say happened On… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Lake Park Man Charged in Check Forgery
Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years for Car Shooting
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A judge sentenced teen Mason Allery to 10 years in prison. The ruling came Monday, Jan 12, 2026, in Grand Forks County District Court. Allery was 16 during the January 2025 shooting. He is now 17. He pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted murder. What happened Prosecutors said Allery… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years for Car Shooting
Delano: .28 DWI After Headlights-Off Stop
Delano (trfnews.i234.me) — A Delano man in Wright County faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. The charges follow a late-night traffic stop, a complaint says. Andrew Mark Warn, 31, is charged under Minnesota’s impaired driving law. One count alleges he drove under the influence of alcohol. A second count alleges an alcohol concentration of 0.08… Continue reading Delano: .28 DWI After Headlights-Off Stop
Fargo Burglary Arrests: Crowbars, Drugs Found
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — Two suspects are charged. Police responded to a reported burglary at a Fargo apartment building. Court documents say the call came in on January 17, 2026. Police were sent to the Mosaic Apartments at 312 11th Street North. The location is in north Fargo. Police say they searched… Continue reading Fargo Burglary Arrests: Crowbars, Drugs Found
Fargo: Man Charged After Torture Threats, Assault
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is charged after an alleged assault and threats, court documents say. 911 call leads police to apartment Police say they were sent to a Fargo apartment around 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Dispatch received an anonymous 911 call about loud voices and a possible assault. Officers arrived… Continue reading Fargo: Man Charged After Torture Threats, Assault
Grafton Woman Charged After Ex’s Car Reported Stolen
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Victoria V. Swanson of Grafton has been charged with felony theft in Grand Forks, according to court documents. The charge is tied to an incident reported on December 1, 2025. A male victim told police he had recently ended a relationship with Swanson. He said he returned home and found… Continue reading Grafton Woman Charged After Ex’s Car Reported Stolen
Fargo I-29 Crash Near 32nd Ave Bridge
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news from Fargo on Tuesday evening. A crash was reported on Interstate 29. It happened in the northbound lanes. It was near the 32nd Avenue Bridge. What we know right now A TRF News camera operator was at the scene. The operator reported an active emergency response. One ambulance… Continue reading Fargo I-29 Crash Near 32nd Ave Bridge
Grand Forks man charged in walking stick assault
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces a felony charge after an alleged assault inside an apartment building. What the police say happened A probable cause statement describes the call. Officers were dispatched on January 15. They went to 500 1st Avenue South. The call reported an assault in progress; the… Continue reading Grand Forks man charged in walking stick assault
Bemidji: Woman Charged After Mirror Assault Call
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji police arrested Jessica Lynn McLean after a reported assault, court papers say. What the police say happened Police were called about 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. The call came from the 800 block of America Avenue Northwest in Bemidji. Police say McLean broke a mirror inside the home. Police… Continue reading Bemidji: Woman Charged After Mirror Assault Call
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 21, 2026
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
Impeachment articles against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota House Republicans say they plan to introduce four impeachment articles against Gov. Tim Walz. News reports say the draft resolution is dated Jan. 12, 2026. It accuses Walz of “corrupt conduct in office,” according to the draft language. It also claims he failed to faithfully carry out state laws. Several outlets… Continue reading Impeachment articles against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Bemidji: Man Charged After Ditch Crash, BAC 0.23
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Bemidji man is charged with a gross misdemeanor DWI. Details of the incident Court papers say D. Seki crashed a car into a ditch early Wednesday. Deputies were sent to Irvine Avenue and Island View Drive at about 1:17 a.m. on January 14, 2026. The complaint says Seki… Continue reading Bemidji: Man Charged After Ditch Crash, BAC 0.23
Ogema, MN Woman Charged After Suspected Drugged Driving
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old woman from Ogema faces a drug DWI charge. The case began with a trespass call, records say. The incident occurred in the White Earth area, according to records. Charge filed Misty Dawn Weaver, 23, of Ogema, Minnesota, is charged with one misdemeanor count. The count is DWI for driving… Continue reading Ogema, MN Woman Charged After Suspected Drugged Driving
Mentor rollover: Felony DWI charge after Hwy 2 crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mentor man is charged after a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 2. Joshua Zeni Sotzsky, 41, of Mentor, faces a felony DWI count. He also faces a gross misdemeanor driving-after-cancellation count. What investigators say happened According to the criminal complaint, the crash was reported at about 6:25 a.m. on January… Continue reading Mentor rollover: Felony DWI charge after Hwy 2 crash
Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
Minneapolis, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pentagon put about 1,500 soldiers in Alaska on standby. U.S. officials told Reuters the order came Sunday, January 18, 2026. The soldiers could be sent to Minnesota if unrest grows. Officials said the units received “prepare-to-deploy” orders. It is not clear if they will deploy. Pentagon standby order targets possible… Continue reading Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 20, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Joshua Jacob Klasen, 30 of Bemidji, for fourth-degree DUI Crookston Fire Calls
Pequot Lakes: Brainerd Man Charged in Lamp Assault
Pequot Lakes, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a domestic assault call early Sunday. Clinton Clyde Karnes, 39, of Brainerd, now faces three felony assault charges. Charges Prosecutors filed three felony counts under Minnesota law. Assault in the first degree, great bodily harm: Minn. Stat. § 609.221 Assault in the second degree, dangerous… Continue reading Pequot Lakes: Brainerd Man Charged in Lamp Assault
Fargo Garage Fire on Parkview Drive South
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) Firefighters put out a fire that damaged a garage at a south Fargo home Monday evening. Fire call on Parkview Drive South Crews were sent to 2805 Parkview Drive South just after 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19. The Fargo Fire Department said the attached garage was on fire on arrival. Residents had… Continue reading Fargo Garage Fire on Parkview Drive South
Hazardous Weather Outlook
951 FLUS43 KFGF 200531 HWOFGF Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1131 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026 MNZ003-027-029>031-040-NDZ014-024-028>030-038-039-049-052-053- 210545- Clay-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant- Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland- 1131 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota and west central Minnesota. .DAY ONE…Tonight… Continue reading Hazardous Weather Outlook
Thief River Falls: Debra Brothers Dies at 66
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Debra Brothers, 66, of Thief River Falls, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. She died at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Her full obituary and service updates are posted by Johnson Funeral Service. Service details Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Open Arms… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Debra Brothers Dies at 66
Detainee arrested in MN found dead Ruled Possible Suicide
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
Fargo: Shearers Get Probation After Baby Death
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Nickolas Shearer and Alie Shearer pleaded guilty on Friday. The former Fargo couple faced child neglect charges after their 3-month-old baby died. Plea deal and sentence Each parent pleaded to one felony count, court records show. The count was reduced to a misdemeanor under a plea deal. Two other counts… Continue reading Fargo: Shearers Get Probation After Baby Death
Saint Hilaire: Chef Bonnie “Ant B” Kaml Dies
Saint Hilaire, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Bonnie Kaml, known as “Ant B,” died on January 12, 2026. She was 62. Kaml died in Saint Hilaire, a city in Pennington County. The county is based in Thief River Falls. Pennington County lists county services online. Work and community Kaml was born on August 7, 1963, in Warren,… Continue reading Saint Hilaire: Chef Bonnie “Ant B” Kaml Dies
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
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
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT January 19, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Joshua Joseph Grubich, 35 of Ada, for misdemeanor domestic assault Crookston Fire Calls
Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded to a garage fire in Moorhead on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported at a home on Walnut Circle. The Moorhead Fire Department said crews knocked down the fire quickly. Officials said no people were hurt. Officials also said no pets were hurt. What happened Early reports… Continue reading Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home
New York Mills, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A New York Mills man is charged after a claimed meth sale at his home. Charges filed Joshua Steven Bernu, 34, of New York Mills, is charged in Minnesota state court. He faces felony second-degree drug sale of 10 grams or more. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.022.… Continue reading New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home
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
Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Clay County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news is coming in from the east side of Moorhead. Crews responded to a house fire on Walnut Circle late Sunday afternoon. TRF News received photos from the scene at about 4:45 p.m. What we know now A witness told TRF News that people were hurt. Officials have not… Continue reading Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was arrested Sunday after a gun threat report. Police say 62-year-old Kevin Byzewski pointed a firearm at people. The call came in at about 10:53 a.m., according to police. Officers responded to the 2100 block of 17th Street South. What happened Police set up a safety perimeter… Continue reading Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report
Fargo: Infant, 2 Adults Seriously Hurt in Crash
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash left three people seriously injured. It happened Sunday morning in south Fargo. The crash was reported at 6:41 a.m. at 45th Street South and 40th Avenue South. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating. What happened Troopers said a Honda Pilot left a home in south Fargo.… Continue reading Fargo: Infant, 2 Adults Seriously Hurt in Crash
Minneapolis City Hall Rally Clash Injures Jake Lang
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A protest near Minneapolis City Hall turned tense Saturday. Two rival groups faced off downtown. Jake Lang, 29, led a small rally called “March Against Fraud.” Reuters reports he was pardoned for Jan. 6-related convictions. Reuters also reports he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida. Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters… Continue reading Minneapolis City Hall Rally Clash Injures Jake Lang
Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed. The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October. Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat. The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News. Details… Continue reading Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is charged after a reported cash theft at a downtown bar. Cameron Larrabee Wheeler, 30, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft in Cass County District Court. What police allege Court documents say JL Beers reported a loss of $35,520. The loss covers cash deposits from May through… Continue reading Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft