Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed a felony complaint in Pennington County District Court after a reported burglary call in Thief River Falls, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint names Justin William Jourdain, 18, of Thief River Falls, as the defendant. Court records also describe the alleged involvement… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 3 Teens Linked to Burglary Call
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Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Pennington County prosecutors filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde. Court records say the case stems from Snapchat messages sent on November 30, 2025. The alleged target is a Thief River Falls teen. A second teen also gave a statement, according to the complaint. What the complaint alleges… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
St. Paul: Menards Pays $4.25M Over 11% Rebate
St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Menards will pay $4.25 million to 10 states to resolve consumer claims. The multistate settlement targets how Menards advertised its well-known “11% Rebate Program.” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Minnesota will receive about $632,000 from the deal. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wisconsin’s share totals $750,000. What states say… Continue reading St. Paul: Menards Pays $4.25M Over 11% Rebate
Brainerd: Old National Sues Bell Bank Over Staff
BRAINERD-BAXTER, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Old National Bank has filed a federal lawsuit against Bell Bank and eight former employees. The lawsuit was filed Monday, Dec. 15, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Old National says Bell Bank helped plan a coordinated exit from its Brainerd and Baxter branches. Old… Continue reading Brainerd: Old National Sues Bell Bank Over Staff
Brainerd: Chad Aanerud Pleads Guilty in 2024 Case
BRAINERD, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man accused in a violent 2024 case has pleaded guilty to five felony charges. Chad Aanerud, 36, entered guilty pleas in Crow Wing County Court. He had faced 21 felony charges in the case. Several charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Charges in the… Continue reading Brainerd: Chad Aanerud Pleads Guilty in 2024 Case
Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired
Saint Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a shots-fired report on Westminster Street Saturday morning. Police said the call came in just after 8:20 a.m. It was in the 1300 block of Westminster Street. Officers arrived and found a federal agent involved in a use-of-force incident. What the police say happened Preliminary information shared with… Continue reading Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT December 22, 2025
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following. Isaac Manuel Lopez, 42 of Crookston, for bringing stolen goods into the state. Crookston Fire Calls Heather Elaine Gray, 36 of Crookston, for terroristic threats, reckless disregard risk. James Matthew Villarreal, 19 of East Grand Forks, for terroristic threats
Fargo: 3 Arrests After K-9 Alert, Stolen Cards
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Dec. 8 traffic stop in Fargo led to three arrests, police say. Police say officers stopped a vehicle around 2 a.m. in the 3100 block of Fiechtner Drive. Police say the vehicle matched one tied to a reported vehicle break-in earlier that night. Why police stopped the car Police identified the… Continue reading Fargo: 3 Arrests After K-9 Alert, Stolen Cards
Moorhead: Man Charged After Knife Threat at Apartments
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is charged after a reported knife threat at an apartment building. Ivan Lawrence Shipman, 64, is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge was filed on Wednesday in Clay County District Court. The case involves two pest control workers, according to the criminal complaint. Call reported… Continue reading Moorhead: Man Charged After Knife Threat at Apartments
Crookston: Care Worker Accused of $1,923 Theft
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man made his first court appearance Thursday on felony theft charges. Prosecutors allege the case involves a vulnerable adult in his care. Geoffrey Arthur Delong, 40, is charged in Polk County District Court. Felony charges filed Delong faces four felony counts, according to the complaint. The counts include two financial… Continue reading Crookston: Care Worker Accused of $1,923 Theft