Kevin O’Connell praises Vikings rookie Dallas Turner amid shrinking role

One of the Vikings’ first-round picks this year, injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy, watched Sunday’s game against the Lions from the home sideline. Their other first-round pick spent most of his afternoon doing the same thing. Outside linebacker Dallas Turner, the No. 17 overall pick in this year’s draft, played a season-low four defensive snaps in… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell praises Vikings rookie Dallas Turner amid shrinking role

Rap Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case

Rap Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case

New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with six new sexual abuse lawsuits on Monday, including one accusing him of assaulting a minor. The civil suits were filed just a month after Combs was criminally charged for what prosecutors describe as a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs’ lawyer… Continue reading Rap Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With 6 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case

Hip-Hop Mogul Diddy Faces Court in Sex Trafficking Case Amid Bail Controversy

Hip-Hop Mogul Diddy Faces Court in Sex Trafficking Case Amid Bail Controversy

NEW YORK (trfnews.i234.me) – Hip-hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to face Manhattan federal court as he battles serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The 54-year-old music mogul, who was indicted last month for crimes dating back to 2008, is accused of running a network that exploited women, using violence and blackmail… Continue reading Hip-Hop Mogul Diddy Faces Court in Sex Trafficking Case Amid Bail Controversy

Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations

David George

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A former principal at an elementary school in West Fargo, North Dakota, will have to wait several months for his day in court. David George’s federal trial has been postponed until February after a request from his defense team. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued the ruling, citing “good cause” to continue… Continue reading Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

Colorado County, TX (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines in an attempt to support false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Peters was convicted on seven counts related to the security breach that gave unauthorized access… Continue reading Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

Exclusive Video: Grand Forks House Fire Amid Early Wednesday Morning Freeze

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Early Wednesday Morning Grand Forks House Fire In Brutal Cold GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks firefighters were called out in the brutal cold early Wednesday morning for a house fire.

Active Shooter Training Amid Ongoing Debate on Prevention Strategies

Active Shooter Training, As The Debate On How To Stop Them Continues COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders held a training exercise on how to respond to an active shooting in Cooperstown, North Dakota, as the debate on how to stop them continues.

Local Drug Overdoses Persist Amid UND’s New Grant to Address the Issue

Local Drug Overdoses Continue As UND Gets Grant To Fight The Problem GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Drug overdoses continue around our region as UND receives a major grant to combat the problem.

EXCLUSIVE: Police Officer Draws Gun on Colleague Amid Heated Trump-Biden Debate

EXCLUSIVE: Cop Slaps & Pulls Gun On Another Cop In Trump-Biden Argument GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) No charges filed after a Grand Rapids, Minnesota police officer slapped and pulled a gun on another officer during a heated argument over Trump-Biden. We have an exclusive interview with a former State Patrol employee, who witnessed the incident.

Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute

Matthew Vincent Morris

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Victims of a tire-slashing spree in Grand Forks will have to wait longer for compensation as a dispute over restitution arises in court. Matthew Morris, 32, who is already serving a two-year prison sentence for slashing 91 tires in October 2023, was back in court on Friday, Sept. 20. The… Continue reading Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted in Federal Probe, Faces Sealed Criminal Charges Amid Investigations

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted in Federal Probe, Faces Sealed Criminal Charges Amid Investigations

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, with the charges currently sealed. This indictment follows a series of federal investigations into Adams’ administration, sparking a major political scandal. Adams, a former police captain turned politician, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. “If I am charged, I… Continue reading NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted in Federal Probe, Faces Sealed Criminal Charges Amid Investigations

Amid Protests, Grand Forks Council Approves Land Annexation for Fufeng Corn Processing Plant

Despite Threatening Protests, Grand Forks Council Annexes Land For Fufeng Corn Processing Plant GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council voted to annex land for a new, massive corn processing plant on Monday, despite threatening protests by some.

Breaking News: Mother of Five Passes Away, Ex-Husband and Lawyer Incarcerated Amid Debt Crisis

UPDATE: Mother Of 5 Dies, Ex-Husband, Attorney Strapped With Debt In Jail WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A family member posted on facebook that 31-year old Carissa Odegaard has died. She was the mother …

Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death

Anthony Kruger

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Kruger, 34, from Breckenridge, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2023. Kruger, a convicted felon with multiple prior charges, including forgery, escape, and drug-related crimes, was prohibited from owning a firearm. He faces up to 15 years in… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death

UK Keeps Israeli Settler Sanctions Under Review Amid Rising West Bank Tensions

LIVERPOOL, England (trfnews.i234.me) – Britain is considering further sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank due to escalating tensions, Foreign Minister David Lammy said Sunday. The UK previously imposed sanctions in February and May this year, targeting extremist groups involved in settler violence against Palestinians. Lammy, who took office in July following a Labour… Continue reading UK Keeps Israeli Settler Sanctions Under Review Amid Rising West Bank Tensions

Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Protection Order Violation Amid Ongoing Domestic Assault Case

Adam Thomas Nelson

On July 18 at 12:45 a.m., police received a report of a violation of a protection order. Adam Thomas Nelson, 38, from Grand Forks, N.D., has been charged with a felony violation of the order. The complaint was officially filed on August 5, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. According to the… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Protection Order Violation Amid Ongoing Domestic Assault Case

Labor Day Shooting at Hells Angels Club in Eveleth: Suspect Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation

Labor Day Shooting at Hells Angels Club in Eveleth: Suspect Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation

EVELETH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – This Labor Day morning, a tense situation unfolded at the Hells Angels Club in Eveleth, Minnesota, as shots were fired, leading to the arrest of a female suspect. Eveleth Police Chief Jesse Linde confirmed that a white female with a shaved head, dressed in black, was apprehended shortly after the incident.… Continue reading Labor Day Shooting at Hells Angels Club in Eveleth: Suspect Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation

Bemidji Man Faces Additional Felony Theft Charge Amid Ongoing Robbery Case

Landon N. Lovejoy

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man already facing a robbery charge has now been slapped with an additional felony theft charge. Landon N. Lovejoy admitted to authorities that he stole an eBike from an individual who was in jail and subsequently sold it to another party, according to the criminal complaint. Lovejoy, who is… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Additional Felony Theft Charge Amid Ongoing Robbery Case

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

Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had two prestigious awards rescinded following his guilty plea to criminal sex acts involving children. The North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) both revoked honors previously awarded to Holmberg. The NDLA, which had named Holmberg a… Continue reading Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction

Minnesota Leads in Uncommitted Delegates at Democratic National Convention Amid Gaza Ceasefire Protests

Minnesota Leads in Uncommitted Delegates at Democratic National Convention Amid Gaza Ceasefire Protests

CHICAGO, IL (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota is sending the highest percentage of uncommitted delegates to this month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. A significant 19% of DFL voters in the state’s March presidential primary chose the “uncommitted” option, reflecting their dissatisfaction with the lack of a ceasefire in Gaza. As a result, 11 out of Minnesota’s… Continue reading Minnesota Leads in Uncommitted Delegates at Democratic National Convention Amid Gaza Ceasefire Protests

Kamala Harris Set to Announce Vice Presidential Pick Amid Speculation

Kamala Harris Set to Announce Vice Presidential Pick Amid Speculation

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris is expected to announce her pick for vice president soon. The three apparent finalists for the Democratic ticket are Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. Harris’s decision is anticipated before she and her running mate embark on a battleground… Continue reading Kamala Harris Set to Announce Vice Presidential Pick Amid Speculation

⚡ St. Paul Woman Injured by Lightning Strike Amid Severe Storms

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman in St. Paul, Minnesota, was injured Wednesday evening after a lightning strike during severe storms. The St. Paul Fire Department reported that lightning struck a tree, sending shards of wood into a nearby home, injuring the woman inside. She was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.… Continue reading ⚡ St. Paul Woman Injured by Lightning Strike Amid Severe Storms

Court Hearing Today on Lutsen Lodge’s Future Amid Financial and Legal Issues

Court Hearing Today on Lutsen Lodge's Future Amid Financial and Legal Issues

LUTSEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A court hearing today will address the future of the Lutsen Lodge property, which was destroyed by fire last February. Bryce Campbell, who operated the historic lodge, is now facing financial difficulties with another property he manages, Superior Shores Resort in Two Harbors. A Lake County judge has temporarily transferred control… Continue reading Court Hearing Today on Lutsen Lodge’s Future Amid Financial and Legal Issues

Cass County Deputy Fired Amid Ongoing Investigation

Darin Viken

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Darren Viken, a longtime deputy and coordinator of the 24/7 Sobriety Program in Cass County, North Dakota, has been terminated from his position. Viken, a 19-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, was placed on administrative leave on July 17, 2024, and officially dismissed on July 22, 2024. The North Dakota Bureau… Continue reading Cass County Deputy Fired Amid Ongoing Investigation

🌟 ‘ALF’ Child Star Benji Gregory Dies at 46 Amid Arizona Heat Wave

Benji Gregory

Benji Gregory, the beloved child star best known for his role on the 1980s sitcom “ALF,” has tragically passed away at the age of 46. Gregory, who captivated audiences as Brian Tanner, was found dead on June 13 in a parked car outside a bank in Peoria, Arizona. The former actor’s death has been attributed… Continue reading 🌟 ‘ALF’ Child Star Benji Gregory Dies at 46 Amid Arizona Heat Wave

Crookston Shelter to Reopen Amid Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

Christopher Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update on the aftermath of a deadly police shooting at the Crookston, Minnesota homeless shelter on June 30th. The shelter, closed since the incident, will reopen on July 18th following extensive cleanup and renovations. Residents have been temporarily relocated to other facilities funded by community support. Christopher Junkin,… Continue reading Crookston Shelter to Reopen Amid Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

Tensions High as RNC Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Heightened Security

MILWAUKEE, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – The Republican National Convention gets underway today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with heightened security measures following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Minnesota law enforcement officers and National Guard troops are part of the comprehensive security efforts requested by Wisconsin’s Governor for the event. Police officers from Rochester and Bloomington,… Continue reading Tensions High as RNC Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Heightened Security

Brooklyn Park Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Amid Baby Death Investigation

BROOKLYN PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Brooklyn Park Police officer shot a man on the 8700 block of Queens Garden North early Sunday morning, June 23. The shooting occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. The armed man was injured and taken to the hospital, where he is expected to survive. Officers had arrived at the scene… Continue reading Brooklyn Park Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Amid Baby Death Investigation