Arson Suspect Caught In Act South Of Bemidji, Tried To Burn Down Home

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 43-year-old woman from Redby, Minnesota, Renee King, is facing felony charges of arson and burglary after allegedly attempting to set a home on fire near Bemidji. The incident occurred south of Bemidji off Carr Lake Road. According to the homeowner, Faith Moan, they were sleeping when King allegedly took a… Continue reading Arson Suspect Caught In Act South Of Bemidji, Tried To Burn Down Home

Fargo Man Charged with Burglary After Being Caught in the Act

Daniel E. Meissner

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Daniel E. Meissner of Fargo has been charged with felony burglary. According to court documents, on June 24th, officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, they found a garage door slightly open and heard rustling inside. Officers drew their weapons, and Meissner emerged with his hands… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Burglary After Being Caught in the Act

Caught in the Act: Grand Forks Man Charged with Burglary After Tool Heist

Christopher M. Johnston

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Christopher M. Johnston, 40, has been charged with felony burglary following a recent incident. On the evening of May 28th, a resident reported that a bag of HVAC tools had been stolen from his garage. Police quickly located Johnston nearby, where a witness identified him. Johnston… Continue reading Caught in the Act: Grand Forks Man Charged with Burglary After Tool Heist

The “Chips Act” Drives Massive Expansion at Minnesota Semiconductor Manufacturer

BLOOMINGTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Polar Semiconductor is set to receive $120 million in federal funding under the Chips Act to bolster its manufacturing facility in Bloomington. Governor Tim Walz and other state and federal leaders are unveiling this significant expansion. Polar Semiconductor specializes in high-voltage semiconductors used across automotive, commercial, and industrial sectors at its… Continue reading The “Chips Act” Drives Massive Expansion at Minnesota Semiconductor Manufacturer

Fargo Man Caught in the Act: Faces Felony Burglary Charge

Donald D. Redhorn

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, a Fargo man finds himself at the center of a legal firestorm after being implicated in a brazen burglary that has shaken the community to its core. Donald D. Redhorn, hailing from Fargo, now faces the weighty specter of felony charges, including burglary and possession… Continue reading Fargo Man Caught in the Act: Faces Felony Burglary Charge

Woman Faces Felony Charge in Grand Forks for Allegedly Fraudulently Claiming Unemployment Benefits While Employed

Kristi R. Thorsteinson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling development, Kristi R. Thorsteinson is facing a serious felony charge in Grand Forks District Court for allegedly committing insurance fraud. Court documents reveal that between April 6th and August 30th of 2023, Thorsteinson purportedly submitted false unemployment claims while she was gainfully employed. The criminal complaint asserts… Continue reading Woman Faces Felony Charge in Grand Forks for Allegedly Fraudulently Claiming Unemployment Benefits While Employed

Mother’s Tragic Act: St. Cloud Woman Sentenced for Dumping Baby’s Body

Fardoussa Omar Abdillahi

ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Fardoussa Omar Abdillahi, 29, has been handed a sentence of over 21 years for the heart-wrenching murder of her own 3-month-old baby. The sentencing comes after Abdillahi pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder, shedding light on a dark and distressing episode. In a harrowing account revealed by court documents, Abdillahi… Continue reading Mother’s Tragic Act: St. Cloud Woman Sentenced for Dumping Baby’s Body

Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eleven months following the tragic death of Steven Opdahl outside DigiKey, chilling details emerge from an omnibus hearing shedding light on the alleged perpetrator’s mindset. Assistant Special Agent Testifies: Ricky Wuori Jr., of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, recounted his initial interview with Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera. Wuori described Benitez-Estremera’s… Continue reading Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety