Crookston – Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, GA, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Jeff attended Smith Station Elementary School in Smith Station, AL, Warren Elementary School in Warren, Viking Elementary… Continue reading Jeffery Redden, 58
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West Fargo River Search Ends With No One Found
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) police and fire crews searched the Sheyenne River late at night after a report of a person on a bridge. The call came from the 2400 block of Sheyenne Street. Officers arrived at about 10:17 p.m. They reached the area within two minutes. When they got there, they saw no one on… Continue reading West Fargo River Search Ends With No One Found
Annette “Chickie” Peterson, 64
Thief River Falls – Chickie Peterson was born on March 16, 1961, the youngest of twelve children born to Harold and Gladys (Skallet) Walseth. From the very beginning, she carried with her an old soul, one that would grow into a life marked by love, resilience, creativity, and deep connection to others. She was married… Continue reading Annette “Chickie” Peterson, 64
Fort Totten Man Pleads Guilty in Reservation Killing
Fort Totten (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten man has pleaded guilty in federal court to voluntary manslaughter and two assault charges tied to separate 2024 cases on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Guilty Pleas Entered in Federal Court Kolby Jae McKay, 33, also known as Kolby Woods, entered the guilty pleas Thursday in U.S. District Court… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Pleads Guilty in Reservation Killing
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT April 3, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Zachary Henry Bye, 33 of Crookston for false imprisonment. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Barnesville Knife Assault Charge Filed
Barnesville (trfnews.i234.me) — A Barnesville woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a reported knife threat inside an apartment, according to court documents. Hannah Desamille Blankenship, 36, was charged on March 30 in Clay County District Court. She faces second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor domestic assault. What Court Documents Say According… Continue reading Barnesville Knife Assault Charge Filed
Warren CHS Elevator Fire Burns Through Day
Warren (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire at the CHS grain elevator in Warren kept firefighters on scene for hours Wednesday. Crews were first called at about 4:15 a.m. on April 1. When they arrived, the structure was already fully engulfed. Fire Was Already Intense Chief Johnston said flames were shooting from the top of the building.… Continue reading Warren CHS Elevator Fire Burns Through Day
West Fargo Man Gets Life in Child Sex Abuse Case
WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man has been sentenced to life in prison after a Cass County case involving the sexual abuse of a child. Nicholas Colin Wika, 31, was convicted on three counts of gross sexual imposition. Two counts were Class AA felonies. One count was a Class A felony. The… Continue reading West Fargo Man Gets Life in Child Sex Abuse Case
Gardner Man Jailed in Sex Assault Case
Gardner, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old Gardner man is in custody after Cass County deputies responded to a report of a possible sexual assault early Tuesday morning. Authorities said the case involves a juvenile female and remains under active investigation. Early Morning Call According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a… Continue reading Gardner Man Jailed in Sex Assault Case
Hettinger Crash Kills Michigan Pilot Car Driver
Hettinger, Adams County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old man from Waterford, Michigan, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after a crash on Highway 12 east of Hettinger. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a Toyota Tundra as a pilot car for an oversize load. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. MST.… Continue reading Hettinger Crash Kills Michigan Pilot Car Driver