Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota state vital records now list the death of 57-year-old Kevin Sele of Karlstad, Minnesota, as a suicide. The update follows a multi-agency response. It began with a 911 call on November 1, 2025. What happened on Nov. 1 In an earlier release, the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office described the call.… Continue reading Karlstad Death Case Ruled Suicide, Records Show
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Oklee Father Charged After Punching 4-Year-Old
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Scott Sven Heydel, 35, of Oklee, faces a felony domestic assault charge. Police say he struck his four-year-old child during a clothing drop-off in Fosston. The case was reported to the police by Polk County Social Services on January 23, 2026. The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242. What the… Continue reading Oklee Father Charged After Punching 4-Year-Old
Mahnomen: Ogema Man Charged in Garage Car Prowl
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Ogema is facing charges after a reported garage vehicle break-in. Authorities charged Percy Leonard French Jr., 31, of Ogema. The case stems from an incident at Riverland Apartments. French Jr. is charged with one felony and two misdemeanors. The charges are allegations. He is presumed innocent unless proven… Continue reading Mahnomen: Ogema Man Charged in Garage Car Prowl
Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bagley woman faces a gross misdemeanor counterfeiting charge in Becker County. Shauna Rae Lafriniere, 37, is accused of using a fake $100 bill in Detroit Lakes. Court records say the purchase happened at a Holiday gas station. The incident is listed at about 12:37 a.m. on October 3, 2025.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Bagley Woman Charged Over Fake $100
Woman Accused of Aiming Handgun at Teens Over Lawn Damage
Elk River, Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court records describe a late-night party dispute. An Elk River woman now faces two felony charges. Laura Molina Gifford, 52, is charged with two felony counts of Threats of Violence – Reckless Disregard Risk. The counts cite 609.713.1 and 609.713.3(a)(1), records say. The main statute is Minnesota Statute 609.713.… Continue reading Woman Accused of Aiming Handgun at Teens Over Lawn Damage
Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats
Alpha, Jackson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 37-year-old Alpha man faces three domestic violence charges. The case is filed in Jackson County District Court. Charges Felony domestic assault by strangulation (609.2247.2) Felony threats of violence (609.713.1) Gross misdemeanor domestic assault, later offense (609.2242.2) Jordan Scott Elzenga, 37, of Alpha is the defendant in the case. The… Continue reading Man Accused of Strangling Woman as 911 Call Captures Threats
Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’
Brown County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar man faces felony charges after threats in New Ulm. Tyler Daniel Hill, 37, of Willmar, was charged in Brown County. He faces two felony counts of Threats of Violence. He also faces one misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct. What the complaint says happened The incident date listed in the… Continue reading Man Accused of Threatening Detox Staff, Claiming ‘Cartel’
Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”
Rockford, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) Trisha Ann Burroughs, 48, of Rockford, faces felony and DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop. The allegations are listed in a Wright County complaint. The stop happened on January 24, 2026, at about 10:07 p.m., the complaint says. A Wright County deputy reported seeing a Mercury SUV driving erratically in Rockford.… Continue reading Woman Accused of Driving 17 MPH With “Rock Collection”
Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji High School English teacher is on paid leave. The district is weighing possible termination. Bemidji Area Schools placed teacher Gina Bernard on a two-week paid leave. The action followed complaints about a story used in class. The story reportedly contained graphic sexual language. What happened in class Bernard… Continue reading Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story
Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure
Martin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Daniel Harberts, 30, of Trimont, Minnesota, is charged with a felony count. The charge is listed as Terroristic Threats—Reckless Disregard Risk under Minn. Stat. § 609.713. What authorities allege According to the criminal complaint, deputies served an Extreme Risk Protection Order on January 23, 2026. Deputies also served a search… Continue reading Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure