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
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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
Bismarck: Florida Fraud Suspect Arrested
Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old wanted in Florida was arrested in Bismarck. Authorities say the case involves alleged fraud against St. Lucie County residents. Investigators say the victims were targeted in 2024. Arrest and jail status Kylen Running Hawk was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 16, authorities said. Bismarck authorities worked with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Bismarck: Florida Fraud Suspect Arrested
Barnes County man faces child sex abuse material charges
Barnes County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Barnes County man faces new federal charges. He previously pleaded guilty in a related state case, records show. A federal grand jury indicted Mitchell Joseph Kohler on six counts. The counts include receipt of child sexual abuse material and transportation. The indictment also lists four counts of possession of… Continue reading Barnes County man faces child sex abuse material charges