BISMARCK, N.D. — City officials throughout the region were among the winners of the Leadership Training Program awards by the North Dakota League of Cities. Christine Olson, auditor of Cooperstown, received the 110% award — the highest award given in the program, recognizing 200 hours of training. Also recognized was Grand Forks City Clerk Sherie… Continue reading City officials from across region earn awards from North Dakota League of Cities Leadership Training Program – Obituary
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Terror on the Twin Cities Streets: 13 Robberies Rock Minneapolis in 2 Days
Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — A terrifying two-day robbery spree swept across Minneapolis, leaving residents shaken after 13 violent incidents, including multiple assaults and a brutal carjacking, occurred from Sunday, March 23 to Monday, March 24. Police believe the same group of juveniles, already known to law enforcement, may be behind both crime patterns. 
Pattern One:… Continue reading Terror on the Twin Cities Streets: 13 Robberies Rock Minneapolis in 2 Days
Twin Cities: 11 Indicted in Mexican Cartel-Linked Meth & Kidnapping Conspiracy — Victim Allegedly Beaten, Chained in Saint Paul
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A federal grand jury has indicted 11 individuals in a sweeping international drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy linked to a Mexican cartel, bringing violent cartel tactics directly into the Twin Cities metro. According to court documents, the organization allegedly operated from mid-2023 through early 2025, coordinating the importation and distribution… Continue reading Twin Cities: 11 Indicted in Mexican Cartel-Linked Meth & Kidnapping Conspiracy — Victim Allegedly Beaten, Chained in Saint Paul
Big “K” Spurs Selfie Craze & Unveils Plans for Grand Cities Mall
Big “K” Ignites Selfie Explosion & Plans For Grand Cities Mall GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A large Kmart sign in front of a Grand Forks, North Dakota Pastor’s yard has ignited a selfie explosion as that Pastor talks about plans for that former Kmart and the Grand Cities Mall, which is owned by the Church.
Hennepin County Basketball Assault: Player Beaten With Tire Iron in Brutal Attack
NEW HOPE, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A high school basketball game in Hennepin County turned into a horrifying scene when a player was violently assaulted on the bench. The incident occurred on January 28 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, during a matchup against Fridley High School. Authorities report that several individuals stormed the gym and… Continue reading Hennepin County Basketball Assault: Player Beaten With Tire Iron in Brutal Attack
Daycare Worker Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Following Incident at Grand Cities Mall
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A daycare provider in Grand Forks, Jarae Grad, 22, has been charged with felony child abuse. On Monday, Dec. 2, Grad waived her preliminary hearing and entered a not-guilty plea. The incident, reported on Oct. 15 at Hopeful Beginnings daycare in the Grand Cities Mall, was captured on video by… Continue reading Daycare Worker Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Following Incident at Grand Cities Mall
Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Jeffery Dalton Stanley, 56, from Langdon, has not been apprehended following allegations of indecent exposure at Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks. The incident, reported on October 21, involved Stanley engaging in inappropriate behavior in a mall common area. According to… Continue reading Langdon Man Faces Legal Delays in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case at Grand Cities Mall
Dope on the Highway: Twin Cities to Moorhead Drug Bust
MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday, two individuals were apprehended on I-94 near Barnesville following an investigation that began in June. Tyler Kania, 35 years old from Moorhead, and Laquedrick Lemel As-Sidiq, 34 years old from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, were stopped by Moorhead police and Clay County deputies for felony drug charges. During the stop,… Continue reading Dope on the Highway: Twin Cities to Moorhead Drug Bust
Carjacking Sentence: A Bemidji Man’s 8-Year Prison Term for Twin Cities Metro Crimes
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man will serve a prison sentence of just over eight years after pleading guilty to a pair of violent carjacking incidents in the Twin Cities metro. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) says 22-year-old Justin Lee Brun was sentenced to 99 months Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of… Continue reading Carjacking Sentence: A Bemidji Man’s 8-Year Prison Term for Twin Cities Metro Crimes
Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The police arrested three men for felony drug charges in Moorhead. David White (45) from St. Paul, Martin White (54), also from St. Paul, and Mark Watson (57) from Moorhead were taken into custody by Clay County authorities. An investigation began in July, which led to the arrest of the trio… Continue reading Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Marathon in the Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A quick look at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon on this Sunday.
Grand Cities Celebration Brings Fun and Community Spirit to Downtown Square
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Cities Celebration is currently underway at the Downtown Square in Grand Forks and will continue until 8 PM this Tuesday evening. The event, which started at 5:30 PM, offers a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Highlights include live music by the Downtown Horns, food trucks,… Continue reading Grand Cities Celebration Brings Fun and Community Spirit to Downtown Square
Grand Cities Celebration Happening Until 8 PM Today
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Cities Celebration is underway at the Downtown Square until 8 pm on this Tuesday.