East Grand Forks, MN – Firefighters responded to a fire call at the American Crystal Sugar beet plant in East Grand Forks on Monday night. Fortunately, the fire was already extinguished before crews arrived. Incident Details 📍 Location: American Crystal Sugar Plant, East Grand Forks, MN📅 Incident Date: February 17, 2025🔥 Cause: Fire inside a… Continue reading Small Fire at East Grand Forks American Crystal Sugar Plant Quickly Extinguished
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Minnesota Bill Proposes Tax Exemption to Help Struggling American Legion Halls Stay Open
St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A new bill in the Minnesota legislature aims to provide financial relief for struggling American Legion and VFW halls by exempting certain properties from property taxes. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Peggy Bennett (R-Albert Lea), seeks to support veterans’ organizations that have been struggling to keep their doors open. 📌 Why This… Continue reading Minnesota Bill Proposes Tax Exemption to Help Struggling American Legion Halls Stay Open
Minnesota Native Wendy Jo Shaffer Identified as Passenger on American Airlines Flight
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me)—Wendy Jo Shaffer, a Minnesota native, has been identified as a passenger aboard the recent American Airlines flight, according to a verified GoFundMe campaign and social media posts by loved ones. Heartfelt Tributes from Friends and Family Friends and family members have taken to social media to express their grief and remembrance of Shaffer.… Continue reading Minnesota Native Wendy Jo Shaffer Identified as Passenger on American Airlines Flight
Donald Schatz Files Lawsuit Against American Crystal Sugar
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On June 23, 2023, Donald D. Schatz, employed by Great Plains Technical Services, was assigned to clean electrical equipment at an American Crystal Sugar Company facility. During this task, he was informed that the power to a specific switchgear or electrical box had been deactivated. Contrary to this information, the equipment remained live,… Continue reading Donald Schatz Files Lawsuit Against American Crystal Sugar
Native American Rights and Burning Plastics: A Fergus Falls Man’s Arrest
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Allen Charles Sheppard, age 48, was arrested on November 4 after a fire call at his residence in Fergus Falls. He has been charged with multiple offenses including felony obstructing the legal process, fourth-degree assault, and criminal property damage. According to court records, Sheppard became irate when law enforcement officers… Continue reading Native American Rights and Burning Plastics: A Fergus Falls Man’s Arrest
American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $12,000 for failing to meet air permit standards at its Moorhead sugar beet processing facility. The violations stemmed from failed emissions performance tracking on two boilers in the fall of last year. Reports submitted by the company revealed 121 emission… Continue reading American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant
American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Dies at 58, Longtime Friend Mike Wolfe Shares Heartfelt Tribute
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Frank Fritz, the beloved former co-host of the hit antiquing show American Pickers, has passed away at 58, according to an emotional statement shared by his longtime friend and co-host Mike Wolfe on Tuesday. Wolfe expressed his deep sorrow, revealing that Fritz died on Monday night. “We’ve been on countless trips and… Continue reading American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Dies at 58, Longtime Friend Mike Wolfe Shares Heartfelt Tribute
Blaze Devastates Mango’s Mexican and American Grill in Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Mango’s Mexican and American Grill, located at 2901 Main Avenue in Fargo, sustained severe fire and smoke damage late Thursday night. Fargo Fire Department responded to the blaze at 11:42 p.m. The fire originated in the kitchen and quickly spread, causing extensive smoke damage throughout the restaurant. The exact cause of… Continue reading Blaze Devastates Mango’s Mexican and American Grill in Fargo