Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle crashed into a tree near the South Broadway Bridge in Crookston. The driver, identified as 68-year-old John Nimmons of Crookston, was operating a 2006 Chevy Malibu traveling north on South Broadway. For reasons currently under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway and… Continue reading SHOCKING: Crookston Man Dies After Car Slams Into Tree Near South Broadway Bridge – trfnews.i234.me
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Washington County: Convicted Rapist Flees Trial, Dies After Texas Bridge Jump
Washington County (trfnews.i234.me) — David Powers, 37, of New Auburn, Minnesota, was convicted on Tuesday of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping with intent to terrorize, and domestic assault by strangulation. The charges stemmed from a May 2023 incident in Lake Elmo, where Powers held a woman captive for over 24 hours, subjecting her to repeated… Continue reading Washington County: Convicted Rapist Flees Trial, Dies After Texas Bridge Jump
DEDICATION TO FALLEN HEROES: Burnsville Bridge Renamed After Officers & Paramedic Killed In Domestic Violence Tragedy
Burnsville, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A powerful tribute to three fallen Burnsville first responders has been made official. The Minnesota House voted unanimously on Thursday to rename a bridge over Interstate 35 as the Elmstrand Finseth Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge, honoring those who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. The newly named bridge,… Continue reading DEDICATION TO FALLEN HEROES: Burnsville Bridge Renamed After Officers & Paramedic Killed In Domestic Violence Tragedy
Honoring Burnsville’s Fallen First Responders with a Bridge
BURNSVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A bridge has been named to honor the memory of 3 Burnsville, Minnesota first responders who were shot and killed in the line of duty.
Woman found injured on bridge sidewalk in East Grand Forks
Report Of Bloody Woman Lying On Bridge Sidewalk In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Report of a bloody woman lying on Sorlie Bridge by downtown East Grand Forks Friday night.
Historic Bridge Near Northwood, ND Collapses, Driver Fined $11,000
Driver Fined $11,000 For Collapsing Historic Bridge Near Northwood, ND NORTHWOOD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A driver has been fined $11,000 for collapsing an historic bridge near Northwood, North Dakota with an oversized load.
UPDATE: Criminal Charges Anticipated in Railroad Bridge Stunt Incident
UPDATE: Criminal Charge Pending In RR Bridge Stunt CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A possible criminal charge is pending, following a stunt on a railroad bridge in downtown Crookston, Minnesota Saturday evening.
UPDATE: Charges Filed for Railroad Bridge Stunt
UPDATE: Charges Filed In Railroad Bridge Stunt CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man is now facing criminal charges in connection to a stunt on the railroad bridge in downtown Crookston Saturday night. Grant Tuseth is facing 3 misdemeanor charges.
Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks Closed Due to Rising Red River
Sorlie Bridge Closes In Downtown Grand Forks As The Red River Rises GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks has been closed due to the rising Red River.
Driver Injured When Tractor Causes Bridge to Collapse Near Velva, ND
Driver Injured After Tractor Collapses Bridge Near Velva, ND VELVA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A tractor driver was injured when the bridge he was driving over collapsed near Velva, North Dakota Friday evening.
UPDATE: Planter Removed from Red River Bridge Near Climax, Minnesota
UPDATE: Planter That Was Stuck In Red River Bridge By Climax, Minnesota CLIMAX, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Crews were able to remove a planter that got stuck in the middle of the Red River Bridge at Climax, Minnesota on Thursday. But, not before some apparent damage to the bridge and the farm implement.
Greater Grand Forks Flood Update: Bridge Closure and EGF Flood Wall Installation
GREATER GRAND FORKS FLOOD UPDATE: 1 Bridge Closes, EGF Flood Wall Going Up GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Update on Greater Grand Forks flood situation.
Second Grand Forks Bridge Anticipated to Close This Week Due to Rising Red River
Second Grand Forks Bridge Expected To Close This Week As Red Rises GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Point Bridge, a second Grand Forks-East Grand Forks bridge is expected to close this week.
UPDATE: Crookston Man Fatally Injured in Head-On Collision Near Thompson Bridge
UDPATE: Crookston Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Thompson Bridge GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man was killed after an oncoming driver crossed into his lane near the Thompson, North Dakota bridge Tuesday morning.
Eastbound on the Bong Bridge, DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25270289 Date/Time: 02/14/2025 17:30 District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Eastbound on the Bong Bridge, DULUTH, St. Louis County Description: A 2011 Nissan Sentra was traveling East on West 46th Avenue and merging onto Highway 2… Continue reading Eastbound on the Bong Bridge, DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Semi Stuck Under Railroad Bridge on Highway 9 in Riverton Township
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A semi-truck hauling a trailer got stuck under a railroad bridge on Highway 9 near Highway 10 in Riverton Township on Tuesday evening. Incident Details 📌 Date & Time: February 4, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. 📌 Location: Highway 9 & Highway 10, Riverton Township, MN 📌 Vehicle Involved: Semi-truck hauling a… Continue reading Semi Stuck Under Railroad Bridge on Highway 9 in Riverton Township
Updated: Victims Identified in Fatal Red River Bridge Crash
UPDATE: Fatal Red River Bridge Crash, Victims Identified FARGO-MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Patrol says 1 person was killed in a 2-vehicle crash on the Red River Bridge between Fargo and Moorhead on this Sunday.
UPDATED: Woman Rescued After Threatening to Jump from Bridge in Bemidji, Minnesota
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman is safe, after threatening to jump off a bridge in Bemidji, Minnesota on this Wednesday afternoon.
First Responders Attempt to Save Suicidal Woman on Bemidji Bridge
Bemidji, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Breaking news this Wednesday noon hour as first responders in Bemidji, Minnesota, are actively working to save the life of a woman in crisis at the Highway 2 and Highway 71 bridge. Emergency Response in Progress Radio traffic first alerted authorities to a possible jumper situation on the bridge. Reports indicate the woman… Continue reading First Responders Attempt to Save Suicidal Woman on Bemidji Bridge
Urgent Update: Emergency Responders Rush to Save Woman in Crisis on Bemidji Bridge
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) First responders are working to save a woman threatening to jump from a bridge in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Spicer Man Dies in Truck Collision with Railroad Bridge near Willmar
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 67-year-old man from Spicer, Minnesota, died on Tuesday morning after his truck collided with a railroad bridge in Kandiyohi County. The incident occurred at 7:17 a.m. on northbound Highway 71 near Milepost 124 in Willmar Township. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a 2018 Peterbilt straight truck, driven by Terry Allan… Continue reading Spicer Man Dies in Truck Collision with Railroad Bridge near Willmar
Bemidji Police Safely Intervene in Overpass Incident
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Thursday morning, Bemidji Police Department responded to a report concerning a man on the Highway 2 overpass near Highway 71. The individual had exited a vehicle and was observed walking westward on Highway 2. Emergency services located him at approximately 8:35 a.m., seated with his legs over the edge of… Continue reading Bemidji Police Safely Intervene in Overpass Incident
Vehicle Collision on First Street Bridge Due to Icy Conditions
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 1 at 2:48 a.m., law enforcement responded to a reported accident on the First Street Bridge in Thief River Falls. The vehicle involved was a 2007 Ford Escape, operated by Alexander Myrold, traveling eastbound on First Street. Due to icy road conditions, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to… Continue reading Vehicle Collision on First Street Bridge Due to Icy Conditions
Tragic Leap from Duluth, Minnesota Bridge
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One man is dead, after officials say he intentionally jumped from a bridge in Duluth, Minnesota.
Update: Sunday Accident on Red River Bridge in Fargo – Traffic Resumed
UPDATE: Sunday Crash On Red River Bridge In Fargo * Traffic Open Again Over Bridge FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Sunday noon hour crash in Fargo on Red River Bridge. * Traffic has reopened over bridge.
Exclusive: Crookston Firefighters Execute Daring River Rescue Following Woman’s Bridge Jump
EXCLUSIVE: Crookston Firefighters Perform Risky River Rescue After Woman Jumps Off Bridge CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Firefighters had to perform a risky river rescue on thin ice, after a woman jumped from a downtown Crookston bridge, early Saturday morning. The name and condition of the victim will not likely be released.
Southbound Highway 53 on the Rukavina Bridge, Virginia, St. Louis County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24311164 Date/Time: 11/30/2024 10:53 District: 3100 Virginia Case Information Contact: 218-735-3720 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Southbound Highway 53 on the Rukavina Bridge, Virginia, St. Louis County Description: Vehicle was travelling south on highway 53 crossing the Rukavina Bridge when it hit… Continue reading Southbound Highway 53 on the Rukavina Bridge, Virginia, St. Louis County
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Police are currently surrounding a suicidal man beneath Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks – BREAKING NEWS UPDATE
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The latest on an armed, suicidal man below the Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks on this Sunday evening.
Suicidal Individual Causes Closure of Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks, Resulting in Severe Traffic Delays
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police have shut down the Kennedy Bridge between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. A major traffic backup is building.
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Thompson Bridge
UDPATE: Victim Of Fatal Head-On Crash Near Thompson Bridge Identified GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a fatal head-on crash near the Thompson Bridge on Tuesday morning has been identified.
Identity of Woman Confirmed After Fatal Jump from St. Paul Bridge
Woman Identified Who Died After Jumping Off St. Paul Bridge ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman who died after jumping off a bridge in St. Paul has been identified.
Arrest Made in Arson Case Involving Bridge Fire Near Dent, MN
Arrest In Arson Bridge Fire Near Dent, MN DENT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in a Sunday morning bridge fire on Star Lake near Dent, Minnesota.
Fire on Bridge in Downtown Bemidji
Bridge Fire In Downtown Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews were on the scene of a fire at the old railroad bridge by downtown Bemidji late Monday …
Another Bridge in Grand Forks Closes, but River Level Forecast Improves
Another Grand Forks Bridge Closed, But Forecasted River Level Drops GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two of 3 Grand Forks bridges now closed, but forecasted river level lowered.
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Fight on 1st Street Bridge
A 26-year-old man was arrested following a brawl on the 1st Street Bridge in Thief River Falls last weekend. Police responded to multiple calls about a fight happening in the middle of the bridge, near Pennington Avenue, around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The man, identified as Christ Rud, was arrested at the scene and cited… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Fight on 1st Street Bridge
Urgent Update: Rising Water Forces Closure of Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-EGF
BREAKING NEWS: High Water Closes Sorlie Bridge In Downtown Grand Forks-EGF GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The rising Red River has closed the Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue between downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Crews are installing flood gates in the levee system.
Urgent Update: Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Shut Down!
BREAKING NEWS: Sorlie Bridge In Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Closed! GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue in downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks has been …
Updated Breaking News: Man Who Climbed Bridge in Grand Forks Has Fallen, Police Report
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Grand Forks Police Say Man Who Climbed On Bridge Fell GRAND FORKS-EAST GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) Police now say a man who climbed out on the Sorlie Bridge in downtown Grand Forks Tuesday night, fell onto the ice. His condition is unknown.
Sorlie Bridge Shuts Down in Downtown Grand Forks, Leaving Only 1 of 3 Bridges Open
Sorlie Bridge In Downtown Grand Forks Closes, 2 Of 3 Bridges Closed GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Sorlie Bridge in downtown Grand Forks closed Monday morning so crews could finish installing the flood wall against the rising Red River.
15th Anniversary of the I-35W Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis
15th Anniversary Of I-35W Bridge Collapse In Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Today marks the 15th anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UPDATE: Rescue Attempt for Man on Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Bridge Falls Short
UPDATE: Rescue Effort Of Man On Bridge In Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Comes Up Short EAST GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The rescue effort for a man who climbed over the railing on the Sorlie Bridge in downtown East Grand Forks-Grand Forks came up short.
URGENT UPDATE: Rescue Operation in Progress on Sorlie Bridge Between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
BREAKING NEWS: Rescue Underway On Sorlie Bridge Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A rescue is underway, after a man crawled over the bridge railing into the structure beneath it on the Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks.
URGENT NEWS: Man Who Climbed Bridge in Grand Forks Plunges to Ground, Police Report
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Grand Forks Police Say Man Who Climbed On Bridge Fell GRAND FORKS-EAST GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) Police now say a man who climbed out on the Sorlie Bridge in downtown Grand Forks Tuesday night, fell onto the ice. His condition is unknown.
East Bridge Street and South Mill Street, REDWOOD FALLS, Redwood County Crash 2024-09-19 15:42:37
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24301902 Date/Time: 09/19/2024 10:42 District: 2300 Marshall Case Information Contact: 507-476-4020 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: East Bridge Street and South Mill Street, REDWOOD FALLS, Redwood County Description: 2014 Kenworth Semi was traveling eastbound on MN Highway 19, it rolled as it exited the… Continue reading East Bridge Street and South Mill Street, REDWOOD FALLS, Redwood County
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Sorlie Bridge Temporarily Closed for Welfare Check in Grand Forks: False Alarm Resolved Without Incident
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue, connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, was briefly closed late Saturday night due to a welfare check. The closure occurred just before midnight, primarily on the East Grand Forks side. According to dispatch reports, authorities were alerted by a concerned citizen about… Continue reading Sorlie Bridge Temporarily Closed for Welfare Check in Grand Forks: False Alarm Resolved Without Incident
Suicidal Threat Resolved Safely on Kennedy Bridge
GRAND FORKS-EAST GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A tense situation on the Kennedy Bridge between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks ended safely on Thursday evening. Around 6:36 p.m., a suicidal person was reported on the bridge, which is part of Highway 2. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene and were able to de-escalate the… Continue reading Suicidal Threat Resolved Safely on Kennedy Bridge
Serious Injury in Fargo I-94 Crash Under Red River Walk Bridge
What: Two-vehicle injury crash Where: I-94 MM 351 (Fargo metro area, under Red River Walk Bridge) When: May 26, 2024, at approximately 10:49 a.m. Road Conditions: Good Weather Conditions: Sunny Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs. semi-truck Type of Crash: Rear-end collision Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Fargo Police, Fargo Fire, Sanford Ambulance Vehicle No. 1:… Continue reading Serious Injury in Fargo I-94 Crash Under Red River Walk Bridge
Grant Marsh Bridge Crash: Three Vehicles Involved, No Injuries Reported
What: Property Crash Where: Grant Marsh Bridge, Bismarck When: April 22, 2024, 8:15 AM CT Road Conditions: Dry, good seasonal, construction zone Weather Conditions: Clear, sunny Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office, Bismarck Fire, Mandan Fire, Metro Ambulance NARRATIVE: At approximately 8:15 AM CT, a black 2013 Ford Expedition overturned on… Continue reading Grant Marsh Bridge Crash: Three Vehicles Involved, No Injuries Reported
NB 35 over Atkinson bridge (MP232), TWIN LAKES TWP, Carlton County Crash 2024-04-20 09:40:06
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24270778 Date/Time: 04/20/2024 06:05 District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680 Location: NB 35 over Atkinson bridge (MP232), TWIN LAKES TWP, Carlton County Description: A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on interstate 35 over the Atkinson bridge. The… Continue reading NB 35 over Atkinson bridge (MP232), TWIN LAKES TWP, Carlton County
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Tragic Accident on I-29: Driver Sustains Severe Injuries After Striking Bridge Pillar
In a harrowing incident on Interstate 29, a single-vehicle crash has left the driver severely injured. Richard Kangesier, a 51-year-old male from Crookston, MN, was the sole occupant of a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban involved in the accident. Incident Details: What: Injury Crash Where: I-29 Mile Marker 123 Southbound When: April 1, 2024, at 4:58 PM… Continue reading Tragic Accident on I-29: Driver Sustains Severe Injuries After Striking Bridge Pillar