Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman faces three charges after a March 6 traffic stop. The allegations appear in a criminal complaint filed in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors charged Samantha Elizabeth Chaput with a meth-related crime involving a child. They also charged her with fifth-degree drug possession and second-degree DWI.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Faces Meth, DWI Charges
Warroad Man Charged After .25 DWI Test
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint. Court records identify the defendant as Ryan Gardner Lundquist, 42, of Warroad. The complaint says the stop happened on March 14, 2026, at about 11:42 p.m. on Highway… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged After .25 DWI Test
Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI, Meth Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man is facing two felony charges after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls, according to a complaint filed in Pennington County District Court. Torrey Robert Winger, 50, was charged with first-degree driving while impaired and fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint says the case began on March 25,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI, Meth Case
Langdon Man Held in Deadly Shooting Case
Langdon, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Langdon man is in custody after a deadly shooting in Cavalier County. Authorities say Russell Andrew Hiltner is accused of killing a man on March 26. Court documents say the shooting happened inside a home in Langdon. What Witnesses Reported According to documents, the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office received… Continue reading Langdon Man Held in Deadly Shooting Case
Dale Hanson, 66
Crosslake – Dale Robert Hanson, of Crosslake, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Dale was born on July 26, 1959, at 4:12 a.m. in Thief River Falls, weighing 6 lbs. 10½ oz. and measuring 20½ inches long. He was baptized on October 18, 1959, and confirmed on May 5, 1974, milestones that shaped the… Continue reading Dale Hanson, 66
Bemidji Teen Charged After School Knife Arrest
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area teen is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a fight at Bemidji High School, according to a criminal complaint. Demario Rico Gayden, 18, of Puposky, is charged in Beltrami County District Court. He faces one felony count of possessing a dangerous weapon on school property. He also faces one misdemeanor… Continue reading Bemidji Teen Charged After School Knife Arrest
Donald “Don” William Hejlik, 86
Donald “Don” William Hejlik, age 86, of rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Don was born on January 9, 1940, in North Dakota to Joseph and Annie (Trhlin) Hejlik and was raised in the Lawton area, where he was baptized and… Continue reading Donald “Don” William Hejlik, 86
Moorhead Woman to Plead in Toddler Death
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead woman is expected to plead guilty in the abuse-related death of a toddler who was in her care. Plea Hearing Set in Clay County Court records say a plea agreement has been reached in the case against 24-year-old Shiann Lynn Erickson. Erickson is charged with second-degree murder without intent. A… Continue reading Moorhead Woman to Plead in Toddler Death
Shirley Moser, 78
Shirley Moser, Red Lake Falls, MN, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN with her loving family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 28,… Continue reading Shirley Moser, 78
Moorhead Man Jailed in Teen Sex Assault Case
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is in custody after being charged in Clay County with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Charge Filed in Clay County Christopher Milo Dangelo, 58, made his first court appearance on Wednesday. He faces one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to the criminal complaint, the girl reported… Continue reading Moorhead Man Jailed in Teen Sex Assault Case