Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation

Derek Jon Brekken

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Crookston’s political scene. Derek Jon Brekken, a 36-year-old candidate running against incumbent Wendy Ault for the Ward 5 council seat, was arrested on Wednesday, October 2nd, for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to court records, the offense is alleged… Continue reading Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation

Minneapolis City Council Explores Disbanding Police Department Today

Minneapolis City Council Considers Disbanding Police Today MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minneapolis City Council is scheduled to vote today on a measure to reorganize its police department.

Contentious Grand Forks Council Meeting Leads to Police Escort for Developers and Councilman

Ugly Grand Forks Council Meeting, Police Escort Developers & Councilman To Their Vehicles GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) It was another heated debate over a proposed $700-million corn milling plant in Grand Forks. Police escorted developers and a councilman to their vehicles, after the meeting.

Amid Protests, Grand Forks Council Approves Land Annexation for Fufeng Corn Processing Plant

Despite Threatening Protests, Grand Forks Council Annexes Land For Fufeng Corn Processing Plant GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council voted to annex land for a new, massive corn processing plant on Monday, despite threatening protests by some.

Chaos and Arrests: Unraveling Night at Grand Forks City Council

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events at Monday night’s Grand Forks City Council meeting, two unrelated incidents stole the spotlight. The meeting ground to a halt as Shan Boclair, a concerned resident, passionately voiced his fears about national security amidst the backdrop of the failed Chinese Fufang corn processing plant.… Continue reading Chaos and Arrests: Unraveling Night at Grand Forks City Council

Breaking News: Two Disruptions Occur During Grand Forks City Council Meeting

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had 2 unrelated incidents during this Monday night Grand Forks City Council meeting. The meeting was put on hold because of a citizen who wouldn’t stop talking. And another man in the audience was arrested on outstanding warrants.