Andover – Emil Victor Magnuson, of Andover, joined his beloved Joan in heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a short battle with COVID and pneumonia. He was born to Anna (Hanson) and John Magnuson on the family farm in Thief River Falls, on May 25, 1933. Emil graduated from high school in 1951 and… Continue reading Emil Magnuson, 92
Alice Schmele – TRF News-Obit
Alice Margaret (Blackburn) Schmele was born on November 1, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Charles Carl and Ethel Marie Blackburn. Alice passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at the age of 89. She is survived by her children: Nadine (Dwight) Sandoz of St. Paul, Nebraska; Carol (Klemen) Vidic of… Continue reading Alice Schmele – TRF News-Obit
Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 210 in Cass County. Initial information says the crash happened at an intersection on Hwy. 210. Investigators say one vehicle was traveling east. It struck a westbound vehicle as it turned left. Injuries reported Authorities said three people were riding in the… Continue reading Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
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Bradley Duane Betting – TRF News-Obit
Bradley Duane Betting, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 72 in Punta Gorda, FL. Born on July 13, 1953, in Grand Forks, ND, Brad’s journey through life was one marked by passion, hard work, and a generous spirit. While he initially pursued a degree in Civil Engineering… Continue reading Bradley Duane Betting – TRF News-Obit
Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
Twin Valley, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A Twin Valley man faces felony charges after a reported domestic assault. Court records name the suspect as James Eugene Rolland Covey, 41, of Twin Valley. The alleged offense date was February 6, 2026. The case was filed in Norman County District Court on February 9, 2026. What authorities allege… Continue reading Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Defendants in a federal lawsuit over a jail death filed an answer in court. They deny all claims of wrongdoing. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Cassandra McDonald. McDonald was 37. She died after time in custody at the Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake. Answer filed in… Continue reading Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces a felony charge after a reported hammer attack this month. Mitchell Albert Spitzmiller, 39, was charged Tuesday in Clay County District Court. The charge is second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Court records say he has no permanent address. He remains in custody at the Clay… Continue reading Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap
Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Cass County sheriff’s deputy will not serve jail time after an inmate slap. Sentence and court terms Judge Stephannie Stiel ordered Andrew Wleh Robinson, 51, to complete 40 hours of community service. The case involves one misdemeanor count of simple assault. Robinson also must finish 360 days of… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Avoids Jail After Inmate Slap
