Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) – Firefighters responded Saturday morning to a large compost pile fire at the Big Lake Public Works Facility. The fire created a tall plume of smoke that could be seen from several miles away. Officials confirmed no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. The fire was reported shortly after 8 a.m.… Continue reading Sherburne County: Compost Fire at Big Lake Facility
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Baudette Rejects PETA Proposal for Mermaid Statue
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — City officials in Baudette have delivered a firm “no” to PETA’s proposal to install an anti-fishing mermaid statue near the community’s iconic Willie Walleye statue. The national animal rights organization wrote to Mayor Dylan Hari last week, requesting space in Willie Walleye Park for the sculpture, which was intended to counter… Continue reading Baudette Rejects PETA Proposal for Mermaid Statue
Mille Lacs County Head-On Crash Kills Big Lake Man
SOUTH HARBOR TWP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 69-year-old Big Lake man was killed Sunday morning in a head-on crash along Highway 169 in Mille Lacs County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened at 11:58 a.m. on August 17, 2025, near milepost 218 by Tamarac Road in South Harbor Township. Investigators say a… Continue reading Mille Lacs County Head-On Crash Kills Big Lake Man
Minnesota Deer Hunting Licenses Now on Sale; One Big Change for 2025 Season | trfnews.i234.me
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota deer hunting licenses for the upcoming season are now on sale, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says hunters will see a major change this year. According to DNR Big Game Program Coordinator Paul Burr, the A and late southeast seasons have been streamlined under a single statewide license. “There’s… Continue reading Minnesota Deer Hunting Licenses Now on Sale; One Big Change for 2025 Season | trfnews.i234.me
Tragic Death of Infant Under Investigation in Big Lake | Sherburne County | trfnews.i234.me
Big Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in Sherburne County are investigating the tragic death of a six-month-old infant in Big Lake. According to reports, first responders were called to a home Friday morning after receiving a report of an unresponsive and not breathing infant. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the child was pronounced dead… Continue reading Tragic Death of Infant Under Investigation in Big Lake | Sherburne County | trfnews.i234.me
Big Stone County: Drunk Driver Crashes Dodge Ram Into Ditch On Highway 7 | trfnews.i234.me
PRIOR TOWNSHIP (trfnews.i234.me) – A 39-year-old man from Ortonville, Minnesota, was injured in a single-vehicle crash involving alcohol on June 23, 2025, in Big Stone County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Nathan John Schmidt was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram northbound on Highway 7 near 800th Avenue around 6:08 p.m. when he lost control… Continue reading Big Stone County: Drunk Driver Crashes Dodge Ram Into Ditch On Highway 7 | trfnews.i234.me
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Narrowly Advances in House | National Impact | trfnews.i234.me
Washington, D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) — After hours of political arm-twisting, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) succeeded in pushing through President Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” by a narrow 219-213 vote, just days ahead of the July 4 deadline. The bill: Extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts Ends taxes on tips and overtime Increases defense and immigration… Continue reading Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Narrowly Advances in House | National Impact | trfnews.i234.me
SHOCKING COLLISION: Garbage Truck and SUV Crash on Highway 10 in Big Lake – trfnews.i234.me
Big Lake, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 7:01 a.m., a serious collision occurred at the intersection of westbound Highway 10 and Industrial Drive in Big Lake, Sherburne County. A 2010 Autocar straight truck, driven by 35-year-old Johnathon Paul Hoosline of Coon Rapids, MN, was traveling westbound on Highway 10 when… Continue reading SHOCKING COLLISION: Garbage Truck and SUV Crash on Highway 10 in Big Lake – trfnews.i234.me
Big Stone County Authorities Pursue Fugitive Tova Mae Getzlaff Amid Assault Allegations
Big Stone County (trfnews.i234.me): Big Stone County authorities are actively searching for Tova Mae Getzlaff, a 41-year-old woman born on May 13, 1983. Getzlaff is currently wanted on charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, under court file number Big Stone – 06-CR-23-167. She was last released from custody on January 30, 2025, and is… Continue reading Big Stone County Authorities Pursue Fugitive Tova Mae Getzlaff Amid Assault Allegations
Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 12 in Big Stone County – Driver Injured
Akron Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A semi-truck crash occurred at 4:59 PM on February 24, 2025, on Highway 12 at Milepost 14 in Akron Township, Big Stone County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2022 Freightliner Semi, driven by 33-year-old Shafiq Raihan of San Antonio, TX, was traveling eastbound on Highway 12 when it… Continue reading Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 12 in Big Stone County – Driver Injured