Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Sharon Rose Nelson, 72, of Red Lake Falls, died January 29, 2026. She died at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Family members were with her, according to her obituary. Life and work Nelson was born on February 12, 1953, in Red Lake Falls. Her parents were Wilfred… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Sharon Rose Nelson memorial Feb. 6
Woman Accused of Aiming Handgun at Teens Over Lawn Damage
Elk River, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records describe a late-night party dispute. An Elk River woman now faces two felony charges. Laura Molina Gifford, 52, is charged with two felony counts of Threats of Violence – Reckless Disregard Risk. The counts cite 609.713.1 and 609.713.3(a)(1), records say. The main statute is Minnesota Statute 609.713.… Continue reading Woman Accused of Aiming Handgun at Teens Over Lawn Damage
Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats
Alpha, Jackson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 37-year-old Alpha man faces three domestic violence charges. The case is filed in Jackson County District Court. Charges Felony domestic assault by strangulation (609.2247.2) Felony threats of violence (609.713.1) Gross misdemeanor domestic assault, later offense (609.2242.2) Jordan Scott Elzenga, 37, of Alpha is the defendant in the case. The… Continue reading Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats
Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’
Brown County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar man faces felony charges after threats in New Ulm. Tyler Daniel Hill, 37, of Willmar, was charged in Brown County. He faces two felony counts of Threats of Violence. He also faces one misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct. What the complaint says happened The incident date listed in the… Continue reading Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’
Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”
Rockford, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) Trisha Ann Burroughs, 48, of Rockford, faces felony and DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop. The allegations are listed in a Wright County complaint. The stop happened on January 24, 2026, at about 10:07 p.m., the complaint says. A Wright County deputy reported seeing a Mercury SUV driving erratically in Rockford.… Continue reading Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”
Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji High School English teacher is on paid leave. The district is weighing possible termination. Bemidji Area Schools placed teacher Gina Bernard on a two-week paid leave. The action followed complaints about a story used in class. The story reportedly contained graphic sexual language. What happened in class Bernard… Continue reading Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story
Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure
Martin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Daniel Harberts, 30, of Trimont, Minnesota, is charged with a felony count. The charge is listed as Terroristic Threats—Reckless Disregard Risk under Minn. Stat. § 609.713. What authorities allege According to the criminal complaint, deputies served an Extreme Risk Protection Order on January 23, 2026. Deputies also served a search… Continue reading Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure
Fargo House Fire Sends 2 to Hospital, Kills 4 Cats
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A late-night house fire in Fargo sent two residents to a hospital. Fargo Fire crews were called at 10:55 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026. The call came from 1342 15th Street South. The home is a single-family house. What firefighters found Crews arrived and saw heavy fire on the first floor.… Continue reading Fargo House Fire Sends 2 to Hospital, Kills 4 Cats
Fargo: Raging House Fire Engulfs 15th St Home
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A raging house fire broke out Monday night in Fargo. The fire was reported on Monday, February 2, 2026. It happened in the 1300 block of 15th Street South. The home sits near 13th Avenue South and University Drive South. Early reports listed the address near 1338 15th Street South.… Continue reading Fargo: Raging House Fire Engulfs 15th St Home
Fargo: 3-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-29 Monday Night
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A three-vehicle crash was reported Monday evening on Interstate 29. The scene was described as about five miles south of Fargo. Early reports said there may be injuries. Officials had not confirmed the severity as of the first update. What we know so far The crash was reported as involving… Continue reading Fargo: 3-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-29 Monday Night