Thief River Falls – Joseph “Joe” McMullen, 74, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by his loving family. Joe McMullen was born on September 14, 1951, in St. James, the son of Donald and Anna (McMorrow) McMullen with his twin sister, Joann. Joe… Continue reading Joseph McMullen, 74
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Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man charged in the death of his girlfriend will undergo two mental health evaluations before his case moves forward in court. Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, is accused of killing Isadora Wengel, 24, of West Fargo, in early January. A Cass County judge signed the orders on Monday, March 16. Court… Continue reading Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Former Cass County sheriff’s deputy Carson Theodore Quam has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The sentence follows his guilty plea to five counts involving child sex abuse material. Judge Daniel Narum handed down the sentence on Wednesday, March 18, in Cass County District Court. Quam, 27, of McHenry, North Dakota,… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence
Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo couple is facing felony child neglect charges after authorities said two young children were found living in filthy and unsafe conditions inside a Fargo home. Branden Alexander Brekkestran, 33, and Silas Marshall Eells, 28, were each charged Monday in Cass County District Court. Each faces one count of… Continue reading Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 20, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Jesse James Donarski, 33 of Climax, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Wednesday, March 18th, at 12 p.m., the Crookston Fire Department responded to the 400th block of Jackson Avenue to assist EMS. On scene,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 20, 2026
Detroit Lakes Driver Jailed in TikTok Death
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old rural Detroit Lakes woman has been sentenced after a deadly distracted driving crash that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian. Mariska Kay Nunn was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony count of criminal vehicular homicide. Court records said she drove in a grossly negligent manner when the crash… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Jailed in TikTok Death
Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing several charges after police said he attacked a woman inside an apartment, threatened her with a knife, and fought officers during his arrest. George Roy, of Fargo, was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance call at a Fargo apartment. A woman inside the home had called… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats
Fergus Falls Man Charged in Child Abuse Image Case
Fergus Falls, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man faces two felony charges after a long investigation, court records say. The case centers on alleged child abuse images. Lesley Glenn Nielsen, 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 5. Prosecutors charged him with two counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Each count… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged in Child Abuse Image Case
Valley City Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect in Court
Barnes County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old man faces charges in a deadly hit-and-run case near Valley City. First Court Appearance Garrett Kuntz made his first court appearance Thursday in Barnes County District Court. The case involves a fatal crash along Interstate 94. Prosecutors say Kuntz hit a man who was walking west of Valley City.… Continue reading Valley City Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect in Court
West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a major meth and fentanyl case. Austin Muck, 32, was sentenced Tuesday, March 17, in U.S. District Court. He admitted guilt on federal drug trafficking charges. Court records said the case involved large amounts of methamphetamine… Continue reading West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case