VALLEY CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 20th, Gabriel Richard Banuelos Jr. of Jamestown was stopped by law enforcement on Interstate 94 near Valley City after reports of reckless driving. During the stop, officers discovered that Banuelos Jr.’s driver’s license was suspended. The odor of marijuana prompted a vehicle search, leading to the seizure of… Continue reading Jamestown Man Gabriel Richard Banuelos Jr. Charged with Drug Trafficking and Weapons Offenses in Valley City
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Fargo’s Snowplow Naming Contest: Top Finalists Announced
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The City of Fargo has released the finalists for its “Name a Snowplow” contest. A total of 649 submissions were received, with the top 10 chosen based on creativity, originality, and alignment with Fargo or North Dakota themes. Duplicate entries were credited to the first submission received. The finalists are as… Continue reading Fargo’s Snowplow Naming Contest: Top Finalists Announced
Valley City Woman Charged with Major Methamphetamine Trafficking in Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 5, 2025, law enforcement in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, arrested Kerri Lee Johnson of Valley City, North Dakota, on serious drug-related charges. According to court documents, Johnson reported to police that her friend had committed suicide behind a residence near the river. Upon investigation, authorities found no evidence supporting… Continue reading Valley City Woman Charged with Major Methamphetamine Trafficking in Fergus Falls
Former Rothsay Clerk Charged with $50K Theft from City and Charity Funds
ROTHSAY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former clerk and treasurer for the City of Rothsay, Minnesota, Lisa Marie Zimmerman, 37, is accused of embezzling more than $48,000 from the city between November 2021 and August 2022. Court documents allege that Zimmerman took cash utility payments, and recorded them as checks, but did not deposit the money.… Continue reading Former Rothsay Clerk Charged with $50K Theft from City and Charity Funds
Man Arrested in Valley City for Assaulting Officers and Resisting Arrest
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 48-year-old man from Valley City was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 26, after allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during an arrest prompted by an active felony warrant, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reported. David Compson is currently held at the Barnes County Correctional Center, facing charges including two counts of… Continue reading Man Arrested in Valley City for Assaulting Officers and Resisting Arrest
Valley City Man Sentenced for Discharging Firearm and Causing Property Damage
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Mikah Alan Striefel, a 22-year-old man from Valley City, has been sentenced for his involvement in an incident where shots were fired into a parked vehicle in Jamestown. Striefel pleaded guilty to charges including criminal mischief (reduced from a Class C felony), false reports to law enforcement, and discharging a firearm… Continue reading Valley City Man Sentenced for Discharging Firearm and Causing Property Damage
Racial Profiling Lawsuit Settled: Man Receives $50,000 from City of Willmar and Former Police Officer Christopher Flatten
WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The man who sued the City of Willmar and former police officer Christopher Flatten has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $50,000. According to a news release issued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota on November 19, attorneys came to an agreement on November 1. The settlement was… Continue reading Racial Profiling Lawsuit Settled: Man Receives $50,000 from City of Willmar and Former Police Officer Christopher Flatten
Identity Fraud Attempt Leads to Three Arrests in Fargo
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police officers responded to a report of suspicious activity on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Gate City Bank, located in the 3900 block of 13th Avenue South. The investigation revealed that several individuals had attempted to use another person’s identifying information illegally. Authorities arrested three suspects for Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful… Continue reading Identity Fraud Attempt Leads to Three Arrests in Fargo
Rollover Accident Near Valley City Leaves Four Injured
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A rollover incident occurred near Valley City on Sunday. A 2009 Pontiac G6, driven by a 15-year-old from Valley City, entered an intersection and became airborne while traveling west. The vehicle crossed the intersection and re-entered the roadway before leaving the road and rolling several times. It came to rest… Continue reading Rollover Accident Near Valley City Leaves Four Injured
Area City and School Board Election Results
Argyle Mayor (Argyle) Mark C Larson 195 60.19% Christina Halvorson 123 37.96% Council Member (Argyle) (Elect 2) Anthony Deschene 122 20.33% Zachary Beaudry 170 28.33% Aaron Rivard 202 33.67% Daniel Gruhot 92 15.33% ### Badger Council Member (Badger) (Elect 2) Brent Walsh 71 18.35% Robert Dostal 145 37.47% Angela Gregerson 136 35.14% ### Brooks Council… Continue reading Area City and School Board Election Results