Brainerd Man Charged with Murder, Kidnapping and Arson After AMBER Alert Issued

Chad Aanerud

BRAINERD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 35-year-old man from Brainerd, Minnesota, has been charged with multiple crimes including murder, kidnapping, and arson after a crime spree that prompted an AMBER Alert. According to court documents, Chad Aanerud allegedly abducted a pregnant woman and her four children at gunpoint on Halloween night. He then sexually assaulted the… Continue reading Brainerd Man Charged with Murder, Kidnapping and Arson After AMBER Alert Issued

WINTER STORM ALERT: Comprehensive Briefing from GF National Weather Service

WINTER STORM WARNING: Complete GF National Weather Service Briefing GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The complete briefing from the National Weather Service in Grand Forks regarding a Winter Storm

Man Arrested, Pregnant Woman and Children Rescued in Brainerd AMBER Alert

Chad Aanerud

BRAINERD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office reported that Chad Aanerud was taken into custody after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children. The incident occurred near Brainerd on Friday morning. A statewide AMBER Alert was issued due to concerns for the safety of the victims, but they were found… Continue reading Man Arrested, Pregnant Woman and Children Rescued in Brainerd AMBER Alert

Chaos in Brainerd: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Shooting and Abduction

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 1st, a suspect was arrested by law enforcement in connection to a shooting death that occurred on Loerch Road near Brainerd. The victim of the shooting was identified as Lyle Maske, age 62. The Crow Wing County sheriff’s office reported that Chad Aanerud, a 35-year-old man from Brainerd, is… Continue reading Chaos in Brainerd: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Shooting and Abduction

Pedestrian Alert: Woman Cited After Juvenile Biker Struck in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman has been cited after her vehicle collided with a juvenile on a bike last month in Thief River Falls. According to police, Megan Brown was driving a 2020 Ford Explorer when she turned into the intersection and struck the young biker. The incident occurred just before 7:30… Continue reading Pedestrian Alert: Woman Cited After Juvenile Biker Struck in Thief River Falls

Urgent Alert: Dangerous Sex Offender at Large in Detroit Lakes

BREAKING NEWS: DANGEROUS SEX OFFENDER ON THE LOOSE IN DETROIT LAKES DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Detroit Lakes Police Department says a dangerous sex offender, Rober Baca is on the loose, and people should lock their doors.

BLIZZARD ALERT: Travel Advisories Issued for Northeast North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota

BLIZZARD WARNING: No Travel Advisories NE North Dakota & NW Minnesota GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.

Blizzard Alert: Road Closures and Travel Restrictions Advised

BLIZZARD WARNING: Road Closures & No Travel Advised GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has extended our Blizzard Warning until 12 pm this Friday. And we have road closures and no travel advised in the Valley.

Extreme Cold Alert: Wind Chill Warning for Friday Morning

WIND CHILL WARNING: Extreme Cold Friday Morning GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have extreme cold across North Dakota and Minnesota on this Friday morning. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect until noon.

Silver Alert for Missing Man from Devils Lake, ND Cancelled After Being Found Deceased

FOUND DECEASED! Silver Alert, Man Missing From Devils Lake, ND CANCELLED DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man from Devils Lake, North Dakota has been found deceased.

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Fargo Shelter-in-Place Alert Relocated to a New Area

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Shelter In Place Alert In Fargo Moves To New Location FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police have issued shelter in place alerts that have now moved to a new location, after reporting a man with a gun inside a vehicle.

BREAKING NEWS: Plane Makes Safe Landing Following Alert at Grand Forks Airport

BREAKING NEWS: Plane lands safely after alert at Grand Forks Airport GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A flight from Las Vegas landed safely at the Grand Forks airport, after an alert was called Thursday morning.

Urgent Alert: Major Dense Fog Collision in Beltrami County, Minnesota

BREAKING NEWS: Serious Dense Fog Crash In Belmtrami County, Minnesota BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a serious crash in dense fog on Highway 72 between Blackduck and Kelliher, Minnesota early on this Saturday morning.

Alarming Pre-Weekend Amber Alert Issued in Red Lake, Minnesota

Ominous News Before Friday Night Amber Alert Out Of Red Lake, Minnesota RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Amber Alert was issued out of Red Lake, Minnesota Friday evening. A woman is now in custody and a 3-year old is safe. However, there was some ominous news, before that Amber Alert was issued.

Unbelievable Gas Price Alert! Must-See Photo from TRF News Viewer

AMAZING GAS PRICE! Check Out TRF News Viewer Photo MAIDEN ROCK, WI (trfnews.i234.me) An TRF News viewer just sent in a photo of an amazing gas price just across the Minnesota border into Wisconsin on this Wednesday.

BREAKING: Mother Apprehended in Connection to Amber Alert, Faces Charges in Todd County, Minnesota

UPDATE: Mom Arrested In Amber Alert, Charged In Todd County, Minnesota RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman who was arrested in Todd County, Minnesota Friday night, following a fire at her home in Red Lake where two died, is now facing charges in connection to an Amber Alert and the 3-year old who was with… Continue reading BREAKING: Mother Apprehended in Connection to Amber Alert, Faces Charges in Todd County, Minnesota

FOUND SAFE! ALERT CANCELLED! Missing Woman Located in Bagley, Minnesota

FOUND SAFE! ALERT CANCELLED! Missing Woman In Bagley, Minnesota BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Bagley, Minnesota Police Department says a missing woman has been found safe, after last seen at her home in Bagley on March 18th.

Blizzard Alert: Crashes and Travel Bans in Northern Valley

BLIZZARD WARNING: Crash & No Travel Advised In Much Of Northern Valley GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a crash on Highway 2 and no travel is being advised fore many areas of Northern Valley.

URGENT NEWS ALERT: Body Discovered at Abandoned Motel in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Body Found By Vacant Grand Forks Motel GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details regarding a body found by a vacant Grand Forks motel on this Friday.

Weather Alert: Forecast Deteriorates for Major Upcoming Winter Storm

WX ALERT: Forecast For Upcoming Major Winter Storm Is Not Getting Better GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The latest from the National Weather Service in Grand Forks regarding a forecast for a major winter storm starting Tuesday.

Winter Storm Alert: Up to 14 Inches of Snow Expected in Grand Forks

WINTER STORM WARNING: As Much As 14″ Snow For Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’re in a Winter Storm Warning Until Monday evening. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says travel could become impossible at times later tonight.

UPDATE: Two Children Presumed Dead Prior to Friday Night Amber Alert in Northern Minnesota

UPDATE: 2 Children Believed Dead, Before Friday Night Amber Alert In Northern Minnesota RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officials haven’t confirmed it yet, but neighbors say 2 children were deceased at the scene of a house fire at Red Lake, Minnesota Friday afternoon. Hours later an Amber Alert went out to find the home’s residents and… Continue reading UPDATE: Two Children Presumed Dead Prior to Friday Night Amber Alert in Northern Minnesota

Urgent Alert: Severe Construction Accident in Cooperstown, ND

BREAKING NEWS: Very Serious Construction Accident In Cooperstown, ND COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a female involved in a very serious construction accident in Cooperstown, North Dakota late Friday afternoon.

URGENT NEWS: Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Vulnerable Teenager from Cavalier, ND

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Issued For Missing, Cavalier, ND Vulnerable Teenager CAVALIER, ND A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing vulnerable teenager from rural Cavalier, North Dakota. Neil Kiemele, who is autistic, hasn’t been seen since last night.

CROOKSTON FLOOD ALERT: Red Lake River Predicted to Surpass Historic 1997 High

CROOKSTON FLOOD FIGHT: Red Lake River Forecast To Rise Above Historic 1997 Level CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A flood fight is underway in Crookston, Minnesota as the Red Lake River there is now forecast to rise above it’s historic crest in 1997.

Fargo Police Identify Murder Suspect Leo Dartoe, Urge Public to Stay Alert

Fargo Police Identify Murder Suspect Leo Dartoe, Urge Public to Stay Alert

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police have identified 34-year-old Leo Dartoe as the primary suspect in the Friday afternoon homicide that occurred at 2202 12th Avenue South. The victim, 35-year-old Samson Bleh, was fatally shot in the chest during the incident. While one person of interest was detained near The Arbors, authorities confirm that Dartoe… Continue reading Fargo Police Identify Murder Suspect Leo Dartoe, Urge Public to Stay Alert

Air Quality Alert in Northern Minnesota to Expire at Noon Today Amid Lingering Wildfire Smoke

Air Quality Alert in Northern Minnesota to Expire at Noon Today Amid Lingering Wildfire Smoke

MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced that the current air quality alert affecting northern Minnesota will expire at noon today, Monday. The alert was issued due to unhealthy air conditions caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires, which blanketed much of the state over the weekend. While the air quality is expected… Continue reading Air Quality Alert in Northern Minnesota to Expire at Noon Today Amid Lingering Wildfire Smoke

Morrison County on Alert: Authorities Hunt for Vandal Targeting Deer and Street Signs

Morrison County on Alert: Authorities Hunt for Vandal Targeting Deer and Street Signs

PIERZ, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in Morrison County, Minnesota, are on the lookout for a poacher and vandal who has been wreaking havoc near Pierz. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received reports on Wednesday about illegal deer poaching and multiple complaints of vandalism, including street signs, mailboxes, and electrical boxes being shot in the Harding… Continue reading Morrison County on Alert: Authorities Hunt for Vandal Targeting Deer and Street Signs

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert for Northwest Minnesota

MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – This weekend, Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to blanket Northwest Minnesota, prompting an air quality alert from 3:00 p.m. today until 6:00 p.m. Sunday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency warns that pollution levels could reach the red category, signifying air quality that is unhealthy for everyone. The smoke is anticipated to cross… Continue reading Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert for Northwest Minnesota

Theft Alert: Green Mongoose Boys Bike Stolen Outside Edgewood Apartments

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 18 at 1:48 p.m., police received a report of a theft outside Edgewood Apartments. A green Mongoose boys bike, notable for its pegs on the back, was stolen. Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Intruder Alert: Baudette Man Faces Felony Charges After Home Invasion Drama

BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Peter T. Medved, a resident of Baudette, Minnesota, is confronting serious legal troubles with two counts of first-degree burglary and threats of violence. According to court records from July 25th, a female victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Peter T. Medved, forcibly entered her home through a locked door at 5:42 a.m.… Continue reading Intruder Alert: Baudette Man Faces Felony Charges After Home Invasion Drama

Measles Alert: Unvaccinated Minnesota Children at Risk as Cases Surge

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota health officials have confirmed three new measles cases in unvaccinated children this week, occurring in Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. One case was reported on Monday, followed by two more on Thursday, with two of the children requiring hospitalization. The Minnesota Department of Health warns that initial symptoms of measles… Continue reading Measles Alert: Unvaccinated Minnesota Children at Risk as Cases Surge

Major Construction Alert: $71 Million I-94 Widening Project to Begin Between Albertville and Monticello

MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant road construction project is set to commence on Interstate-94 between Albertville and Monticello later this month. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced that preparation work for the $71 million project will start on July 22nd. This ambitious three-year project aims to widen I-94 to six lanes, significantly improving traffic… Continue reading Major Construction Alert: $71 Million I-94 Widening Project to Begin Between Albertville and Monticello