Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”

Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”

Hancock, Stevens County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hancock woman faces felony and drug charges. Investigators say a search found suspected drugs near two infants. Judy Ann Birr, 38, of Hancock, is charged with one felony count. She also faces two gross misdemeanor counts. Felony: Store meth paraphernalia in a child’s home (152.137.2(a)(4)). Gross misdemeanor: 5th-degree possession… Continue reading Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”

Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Buffalo, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Buffalo woman faces charges after an alleged knife threat and a struggle with police. Lisa Louise Aho, 44, of Buffalo, is charged with four counts in Wright County court. The charges follow a reported domestic dispute on January 16, 2026. What the police say happened According to the criminal… Continue reading Woman Accused of Wielding 12-Inch Steak Knife, Hitting Officer’s Eye

Inmate Overdoses After Drinking ‘Fentanyl Cocktails’ Mixed in Hot Chocolate and Kool-Aid

Inmate Overdoses After Drinking ‘Fentanyl Cocktails’ Mixed in Hot Chocolate and Kool-Aid

Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Monticello woman is charged. The case follows an overdose at the Wright County Jail. Kara Nicole Babcock is charged with a felony. The charge is fifth-degree drug possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1). The complaint lists possession of Schedule I–IV drugs, or residue and paraphernalia. Court papers say… Continue reading Inmate Overdoses After Drinking ‘Fentanyl Cocktails’ Mixed in Hot Chocolate and Kool-Aid

Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat

Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat

Valley City, Barnes County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court documents say Jimmy Ernest Case of Valley City now faces three felony charges. What Court Records Allege Records say the report involves a woman who had a restraining order against him. The alleged incident happened on January 16, according to court records. Court filings say Case went into… Continue reading Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat

Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple

Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple

Hubbard County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake-area couple died in a car-train crash Friday morning. The crash happened just west of Cass Lake, Minnesota. It occurred at the Hubbard County Road 101 rail crossing in Farden Township. What happened The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call came in at 10:57 a.m. Deputies… Continue reading Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple

Willmar Grandma Charged in Missing Grandson Case

Willmar Grandma Charged in Missing Grandson Case

Willmar, Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar woman is charged in a child custody case that spans states. Ana Maria Marquez Lopez, 40, is charged with one felony count. The charge is Deprive Custody or Parent Rights. It alleges she refused to return a minor child. Court records say the missing child is her 5-year-old… Continue reading Willmar Grandma Charged in Missing Grandson Case

Walker Man Accused of Stalking Officer With Loaded Gun

Walker Man Accused of Stalking Officer With Loaded Gun

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Walker man is charged after a visit to a Nisswa home. Prosecutors say Jerry Allen Stangel, 50, wore a mask and knocked on the door. The visit came the night before the planned testimony in a drug case. That case involved Stangel’s wife, according to the criminal complaint. Stangel… Continue reading Walker Man Accused of Stalking Officer With Loaded Gun

Minneapolis Judge Rejects Bid to Halt ICE Surge

Minneapolis Judge Rejects Bid to Halt ICE Surge

Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota federal judge declined to pause a major immigration surge on Saturday, Jan. 31. Judge declines broad halt U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez said state lawyers showed real harm. She pointed to shootings and claims of racial profiling. She said the effects were severe across the Twin Cities. But… Continue reading Minneapolis Judge Rejects Bid to Halt ICE Surge

Bemidji: Level 3 Offender Moves to 4th St. NW

Tyler Michael Gabrelcik

Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji Police say a Level 3 predatory offender has moved to a new address. Police say 32-year-old Tyler Michael Gabrelcik reported a new residence in Bemidji. The location is in the 600 block of 4th Street NW. Police say the move date was January 30. What the notice means Police say… Continue reading Bemidji: Level 3 Offender Moves to 4th St. NW