Beltrami County Man Charged in Knife Break-In

Beltrami County Man Charged in Knife Break-In

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami County man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a late-night incident at Woodland Mobile Home Park, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors charged Damian Patrick Joseph Smith, 29, of Dilworth, with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and harassment. The complaint says the case happened… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Charged in Knife Break-In

Red Lake Woman Dies in Beltrami County Crash

Red Lake Woman Dies in Beltrami County Crash

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake woman died in a crash Sunday afternoon in northern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The victim was identified as Floris Ruby Rose Strong, 35, of Red Lake. Crash Happened Near Highway 89 The State Patrol said the crash happened at about 12:06 p.m. on Sunday, March… Continue reading Red Lake Woman Dies in Beltrami County Crash

Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County

Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County

Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man is facing several criminal charges after a head-on crash in Norman County, according to a criminal complaint filed in court. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, was charged after the January 3, 2026, crash near Highway 35 and Minnesota Highway 9. The complaint says Wickern was driving a Jeep… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County

Cottonwood County Crash Kills 5 on Highway 71

Cottonwood County Crash Kills 5 on Highway 71

Cottonwood County (trfnews.i234.me) — Five people died, and eight others were hurt in a head-on crash Friday afternoon on Highway 71 in southwest Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol said a 2016 GMC Terrain was going north on Highway 71. A 2019 Ford Transit van was going south. The vehicles collided near 240th Street in Cottonwood… Continue reading Cottonwood County Crash Kills 5 on Highway 71

POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 23, 2026

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Jennie Gutierrez, 42 of Grand Forks, for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Crookston Fire Calls Ryan Daniel Melby, 20 of Beltrami, for obstructing the legal process – interfering with a peace officer. Fire Report

Red Lake County Log: Escort, Crash, Missing Dog

Red Lake County Log: Escort, Crash, Missing Dog

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) Red Lake County deputies and other emergency crews handled a busy stretch of calls from March 13 through March 20. The week included a championship escort, ditch calls, a rollover crash, a missing vehicle report, and a missing dog. Team Escort And Road Calls On March 13, law enforcement and emergency… Continue reading Red Lake County Log: Escort, Crash, Missing Dog

Warroad Man Charged In Roseau County DWI

Warroad Man Charged In Roseau County DWI

Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District. The defendant is identified as Aaron Laverne Knutson, 36, of Warroad. Prosecutors charged Knutson with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged In Roseau County DWI