Escalating Tensions After Police Shooting in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

More Unrest Following Police Shooting In Brooklyn Center, Minnesota BROOKLYN CENTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) More unrest following a Sunday afternoon police shooting in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,

Eastbound on Center Street, NORTHLAND TWP, Polk County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24322060 Date/Time: 12/18/2024 08:21   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Eastbound on Center Street, NORTHLAND TWP, Polk County   Description: The Mazda was Eastbound on Center Street when it lost control and rolled into the ditch.  … Continue reading Eastbound on Center Street, NORTHLAND TWP, Polk County
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Civic Center Drive to Northbound Highway 52 ramp, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24105536 Date/Time: 12/12/2024 15:28   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Civic Center Drive to Northbound Highway 52 ramp, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County   Description: The Ford F150 was traveling Westbound on Highway 14. The Chrysler Pacifica was traveling Eastbound on… Continue reading Civic Center Drive to Northbound Highway 52 ramp, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
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Controversy Over Proposed Sex Offender Treatment Facility at Former Bank Site

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A proposal to establish a sex offender treatment facility at the former Cornerstone Bank building at 2627 University Drive S in Fargo has sparked debate. The facility, operated by STAND (Sex Offender Treatment and Assessment North Dakota), would relocate from its current location near the Cass County Jail due to an… Continue reading Controversy Over Proposed Sex Offender Treatment Facility at Former Bank Site

325568 Center St West, BRAY TWP, Pennington County Crash

Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24321957 Date/Time: 11/25/2024 07:59   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: 325568 Center St West, BRAY TWP, Pennington County   Description: The Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on Center St when it left the roadway, rolled over, and… Continue reading 325568 Center St West, BRAY TWP, Pennington County
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Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center

Suzette Gay Thompson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Suzette Gay Thompson, a 60-year-old woman from Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for starting a fire at the Islamic Center in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, on June 5, 2022, an officer was dispatched to the Islamic Center after receiving a report that someone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center

Hit-and-Run Reported at Center Street West and 140th Avenue Southwest

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Oct. 25 at 2:01 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Center Street West and 140th Avenue Southwest. At the time of the accident, a Red Lake Falls man was driving a 1991 Ford truck westbound on Center Street West.… Continue reading Hit-and-Run Reported at Center Street West and 140th Avenue Southwest

Highway 14 Southeast and Center Avenue, EYOTA, Olmsted County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24105018 Date/Time: 11/11/2024 18:02   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Highway 14 Southeast and Center Avenue, EYOTA, Olmsted County   Description: The Volkswagen was traveling westbound and the Chevrolet was traveling eastbound when the two vehicles collided at Highway… Continue reading Highway 14 Southeast and Center Avenue, EYOTA, Olmsted County
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Grand Forks Escapee Sought: Kyle Maez-Schaak on the Run

Kyle Maez-Schaak

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Carrington Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are searching for 32-year-old Kyle Maez-Schaak after he escaped from Grand Forks Correctional Center. Maez-Schaak has multiple warrants outstanding in Foster, Cass, Benson, and Grand Forks County. He also has an extensive criminal history. According to the police report, Maez-Schaak is described… Continue reading Grand Forks Escapee Sought: Kyle Maez-Schaak on the Run

Southbound Highway 252 at Interstate 694, BROOKLYN CENTER, Hennepin County Crash

Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24512414 Date/Time: 10/19/2024 22:48   District: 2500 West Metro Case Information Contact: 763-591-4680 Media Contact:   Location: Southbound Highway 252 at Interstate 694, BROOKLYN CENTER, Hennepin County   Description: The Suzuki motorcycle was travelling Northbound on Highway 252 when it left the roadway striking the bridge abutment.     Road… Continue reading Southbound Highway 252 at Interstate 694, BROOKLYN CENTER, Hennepin County
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UPDATED: Suspect in Detox Center Following High-Speed Chase in Roseau on Thursday

UPDATE: Suspect In Detox Center After Thursday, High Speed Chase At Roseau ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect in a Thursday high speed chase at Roseau, Minnesota is currently in a dextox center, before he can be moved to jail and face formal charges.

COVID-19 Case Identified at North Dakota Medical Center

COVID-19 Case Reported At North Dakota Medical Center RUGBY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota is reporting on its facebook page that special precautions are being taken, after a COVID-19 case was found there.

Life Inside the Locked Doors of Grand Forks Correctional Center

What Happens Behind Locked Doors Of Grand Forks Correctional Center GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman with inside knowledge complains, there’s not enough timely supervision and care of inmates at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center.

Potential arson attack on Islamic center in Moorhead, Minnesota

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead, Minnesota is facing a criminal charges, after an apprent threat to burn an Islamic Center in that town. Salih Ahmed Kasim has been charged with Attempted Burglary.

BREAKING NEWS: North Dakota School Under Evacuation

DEVELOPING STORY: North Dakota School Evacuated CENTER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Center-Stanton Schools were evacuated this morning according to a post of the school’s facebook page. The Superintendent says students are safe. * Check back soon for more on this developing story.

URGENT: Fire Reported at East Grand Forks Day Care Center

BREAKING NEWS: Fire Call At East Grand Forks Day Care Center EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Firefighters on the scene of a fire call at an East Grand Forks daycare center Thursday afternoon.

Urgent Update: Sunday Morning Fire Reported at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji

BREAKING NEWS: Sunday Morning Fire Call At Sanford Medical Center In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A fire call to the kitchen at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji Sunday morning for an active fire.

Park Center High School Student Arrested After Gun Discovered in Backpack

BROOKLYN PARK, MN — A student at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park was arrested on Wednesday after school staff discovered a handgun in a backpack. Following the discovery, the school resource officer quickly identified a student as a “person of interest.” The student was arrested without incident, according to Brooklyn Park police. Authorities… Continue reading Park Center High School Student Arrested After Gun Discovered in Backpack

EXCLUSIVE: Major Drug Charges Brought Against Red Lake Detention Center Employee

EXCLUSIVE: Red Lake Detention Center Employee Facing Major Drug Charge MORRISON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An employee of the Red Lake Detention Center in Red Lake, Minnesota is facing a major drug charge, along with another man. Holly English and Bruces Sayers Jr. are each chaged with possession of 63 grams of cocaine. Sayers is also… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Major Drug Charges Brought Against Red Lake Detention Center Employee

Mother Alleges Daughter Abducted from Erskine, MN Travel Center

Mom Reports Daughter At Erskine, MN Travel Center Taken Against Her Will ERSKINE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had an alarm at an Erskine, Minnesota travel center Memorial Day morning. It involved an incident between a male and female. The female’s mother reported her daughter had been taken against her will.

🚨 Northwest Regional Corrections Center Jail Roster: Latest Inmate Updates 9-22-2024

The latest inmate report from the Northwest Regional Corrections Center (NWRCC) in Crookston, MN, features individuals charged with serious offenses. Joshua Paul Adams, 22, faces a third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge, while Jason Scott Anderson, 49, has been incarcerated for probation violations. Others include Aladdin Da’Jion Bankhead, charged with first-degree burglary, and Zachariah Michael Bray,… Continue reading 🚨 Northwest Regional Corrections Center Jail Roster: Latest Inmate Updates 9-22-2024

Fort Yates Man Pleads Guilty After Brutal Boiling Water Attack on Fellow Inmate

Christopher Paul James Morrison

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fort Yates, North Dakota man, Christopher Paul James Morrison, 24, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, September 17, to a reduced charge in a violent assault case involving another inmate at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center. Morrison originally faced charges of felony first- and third-degree assault for pouring boiling water on… Continue reading Fort Yates Man Pleads Guilty After Brutal Boiling Water Attack on Fellow Inmate

Felony Drug Charges Against Brooklyn Center Man Dismissed in Becker County Due to Prior Custody

Brian Keith Vasquez, 43, of Brooklyn Center, had felony drug charges dropped in Becker County after a search of a rental vehicle on June 11, 2023, uncovered a large stash of THC and psilocybin products. The incident began when a state trooper pulled over the vehicle for speeding on Highway 10. Vasquez, a passenger, was… Continue reading Felony Drug Charges Against Brooklyn Center Man Dismissed in Becker County Due to Prior Custody

Investigation into Suspicious Activity at Alerus Center Parking Lot in Grand Forks on Tuesday

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a suspicious activity investigation in the parking lot of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on this Tuesday afternoon. * Check back later for more details.

Fargo Voters Face Critical Decisions on Fargodome Renovation and New Convention Center This November

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – As Election Day approaches on November 5th, Fargo residents will once again have the opportunity to shape the future of the Fargodome. Last year, voters rejected a $140 million proposal to expand and renovate the arena, which included plans for a new convention center. However, the push for these upgrades is… Continue reading Fargo Voters Face Critical Decisions on Fargodome Renovation and New Convention Center This November

$100 Million Research Center in Minnesota to Pioneer Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants

$100 Million Research Center in Minnesota to Pioneer Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants

STEWARTVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – United Therapeutics, a biotechnology company renowned for its groundbreaking work in organ engineering, is investing $100 million in a new research facility in Stewartville, Minnesota. This state-of-the-art center will focus on producing human-compatible hearts and kidneys using genetically engineered pigs. Located just 10 miles south of Rochester, the tightly controlled facility… Continue reading $100 Million Research Center in Minnesota to Pioneer Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants

Fargo Man Avoids Additional Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Grand Forks County Correctional Center Protest

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Jay Parisien, 22, of Fargo, has been sentenced for his involvement in a September 20, 2023, protest at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. On July 19, Parisien pleaded guilty to a Class C felony charge of inciting or leading a riot in a detention facility and a Class… Continue reading Fargo Man Avoids Additional Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Grand Forks County Correctional Center Protest

Redby Man Arrested for DWI After Van Ends Up in Ditch Near Center Street

Dangelo William Benais

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 30 at about 1:26 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident near the intersection of Center Street and 240th Avenue Southeast. The caller reported seeing a van in a ditch with two people standing by the roadside, who appeared to be unharmed. Dangelo William… Continue reading Redby Man Arrested for DWI After Van Ends Up in Ditch Near Center Street

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ 40th Anniversary Celebration at Target Center

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A special screening of Prince’s iconic movie “Purple Rain” is set for July 27th at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. This event commemorates the 40th anniversary of the film’s release. Hosted by members of Prince’s estate, the celebration will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Timberwolves Arena.… Continue reading Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ 40th Anniversary Celebration at Target Center

Northbound Highway 252 at 73rd Ave N, BROOKLYN CENTER, Hennepin County Crash 2024-07-08 22:19:15

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24507757 Date/Time: 07/08/2024 17:27   District: 2500 West Metro Case Information Contact: 763-591-4680 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680   Location: Northbound Highway 252 at 73rd Ave N, BROOKLYN CENTER, Hennepin County   Description: The Honda driven by Yang was making a left turn from northbound Highway… Continue reading Northbound Highway 252 at 73rd Ave N, BROOKLYN CENTER, Hennepin County
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Suspected Homicide Investigated at Lakeville Amazon Fulfillment Center

LAKEVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Detectives are investigating a suspected homicide after a man was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville early Saturday morning, June 29. Police were called shortly after 4 a.m. to the parking lot at 9800 217th Street W. following reports of an altercation,… Continue reading Suspected Homicide Investigated at Lakeville Amazon Fulfillment Center

The World Trade Center Man’ Passes Away at 70

Harry Roland

589 Harry Roland, famously known as ‘The World Trade Center Man,’ has passed away at the age of 70. Roland became a symbol of resilience and remembrance following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. His tireless efforts in commemorating the victims and advocating for the preservation of the World Trade Center site earned him widespread… Continue reading The World Trade Center Man’ Passes Away at 70

Parking Mishap at Sanford Medical Center

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 28 at 2:59 p.m., police received a report of an accident in the Sanford Medical Center parking lot. Neil Erickson of Thief River Falls was parking a 2014 Ford F-150 and turned too early, causing his pickup truck to rub against a parked 2009 Ford F-150 owned… Continue reading Parking Mishap at Sanford Medical Center

Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal

Andrew Harlan Stenerson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 32, from Grafton, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Stenerson is accused of orchestrating the smuggling of Suboxone… Continue reading Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal

Center St. W and 150th Ave. NW, POLK CENTRE TWP, Pennington County Crash 2024-06-05 18:57:05

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24320864 Date/Time: 06/05/2024 14:35   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Center St. W and 150th Ave. NW, POLK CENTRE TWP, Pennington County   Description: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Center St. West. A 2020 Chevrolet… Continue reading Center St. W and 150th Ave. NW, POLK CENTRE TWP, Pennington County
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Democrats Attempt to Compel Republicans to Act on Border Security, Exclusive Coverage at Alerus Center Coming Up Next Week

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me.COM & trfnews.i234.me) Democrats are trying to force Republicans to take action on boder security legislation. A special meeting will be held at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota next week. TRF News will provide full coverage of that meeting.

A woman from Cavalier was arrested for allegedly smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, a 25-year-old woman from Cavalier, was arrested on Monday, May 13, in connection with an incident involving the smuggling of Suboxone film strips into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center concealed within greeting card envelopes. Longtine faces charges of Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading A woman from Cavalier was arrested for allegedly smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center

Center St E and 310th Ave NE, HIGHLANDING TWP, Pennington County Crash 2024-05-10 04:15:40

Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24320670 Date/Time: 05/03/2024 21:22   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Center St E and 310th Ave NE, HIGHLANDING TWP, Pennington County   Description: The Chrysler Van was Eastbound on Center Street East and Buick LeSabre was Southbound… Continue reading Center St E and 310th Ave NE, HIGHLANDING TWP, Pennington County
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Highway 75 at Center Street W, ANGUS TWP, Polk County Crash 2024-04-26 16:48:30

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24320637 Date/Time: 04/26/2024 12:55   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Highway 75 at Center Street W, ANGUS TWP, Polk County   Description: The Ford Escape was traveling west on Polk County Road 21 while the Chevrolet Impala… Continue reading Highway 75 at Center Street W, ANGUS TWP, Polk County
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Recidivism Trends Alarm Grand Forks County Correctional Center Officials

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In an unprecedented turn of events, every individual booked into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center on Wednesday had previously been incarcerated there, highlighting a worrisome pattern of recidivism. Administrator Bret Burkholder expressed deep concern over the rising rates of repeat offenders, signaling a troubling trend in the criminal justice… Continue reading Recidivism Trends Alarm Grand Forks County Correctional Center Officials