Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed. The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October. Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat. The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News. Details… Continue reading Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
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Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is charged after a reported cash theft at a downtown bar. Cameron Larrabee Wheeler, 30, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft in Cass County District Court. What police allege Court documents say JL Beers reported a loss of $35,520. The loss covers cash deposits from May through… Continue reading Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft
Makinen: Man Hurt in Accidental Leg Shooting
St. Louis County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A 67-year-old Makinen man was hurt Saturday. Authorities said the shooting was accidental. Makinen is east of Hibbing and north of Duluth. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the man called 911 at 12:06 a.m. He reported a gunshot wound to his leg. Deputies said the man lives alone.… Continue reading Makinen: Man Hurt in Accidental Leg Shooting
Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Officials released a new weekly report. Felony charge filed A Thief River Falls man now faces a felony charge in Red Lake County. Court records list Matthew Peter Stengrim, 32, as the defendant. He was formally charged on January 9, 2026. The charge involves sending sexual material to a child… Continue reading Red Lake County: Felony Charge, Parking Tickets
Red Lake Falls: DWI Arrest After Rollover Crash
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Sheriff’s Office released a call summary on Dec. 26, 2025. The report covers incidents from Dec. 19 to Dec. 23, 2025. Rollover crash near Terrebonne On the evening of Dec. 19, deputies got a crash report near Highway 92 and County Road 12. The intersection is near Terrebonne. Deputies… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: DWI Arrest After Rollover Crash
Red Lake Falls: Crash Death, DWI Gun Arrest
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Deputies handled snow calls, fraud reports, and a fatal crash this week. Snow Calls and Other Reports On January 2, 2026, a driver reported a car stuck on a county road. A deputy helped free the car, and the driver left safely. On January 3, 2026, a resident reported online… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Crash Death, DWI Gun Arrest
Oklee Area: Porch Theft, Custody, Snowmobile Calls
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) Red Lake County deputies handled several calls in late December and early January. Reports came from Oklee, Louisville Township, and Red Lake Falls. The Sheriff’s Office released an activity summary dated January 2, 2026. Oklee apartment complaint On December 29, 2025, a residential manager reported trouble with tenants in Oklee. A… Continue reading Oklee Area: Porch Theft, Custody, Snowmobile Calls
Red Lake County Sheriff’s Report 2025-12-19
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — A week of calls kept local agencies busy in mid-December. Threatening Text Report A Red Lake Falls parent called on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The parent said a juvenile daughter got scary texts. The messages were called harassing and threatening. A county deputy spoke with the family. Advice was given,… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Report 2025-12-19
Fargo: Sex Offender Gets 5 Years in Prison
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man already registered as a sex offender was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Sentence and Plea Patrick Allen Rooney, 38, entered an Alford plea in Cass County District Court. An Alford plea lets a person keep saying they are not… Continue reading Fargo: Sex Offender Gets 5 Years in Prison
Menahga Hwy 71 Crash Sends One to Hospital
Wadena County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A semi and two SUVs crashed Friday evening in Menahga. Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at about 6:01 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026. The location was Hwy 71 at 11th Street SE in Menahga. Early radio traffic described a serious “car versus semi” crash with one person trapped.… Continue reading Menahga Hwy 71 Crash Sends One to Hospital