Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Allen Powell, 47, of Thief River Falls, faces two felony charges. The case is filed in Pennington County District Court. Charges filed Powell is charged with Failure to Register as a Predatory Offender. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 243.166. He is also charged with Third-Degree Drug Possession in… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Grand Forks: Lobby Outburst Ends in Meth Arrest

Grand Forks: Lobby Outburst Ends in Meth Arrest

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man is accused of causing a disturbance inside a county building lobby. What happened Court documents name the suspect as Christopher M. Johnston. The documents list him as homeless in Grand Forks. Police were called at about 9:47 a.m. Wednesday. A caller reported chairs being thrown in the lobby.… Continue reading Grand Forks: Lobby Outburst Ends in Meth Arrest

Thief River Falls: James R. Nelson Dies at 88

James R. Nelson

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — James R. Nelson of Thief River Falls died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was 88. Family members were with him at home, according to a published notice. Service details A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. It will be held at Johnson Funeral Service… Continue reading Thief River Falls: James R. Nelson Dies at 88

Fargo: Felony DV Charge in Pregnant Woman Attack

Fargo: Felony DV Charge in Pregnant Woman Attack

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony domestic violence charge. Police say the victim was pregnant. What the police say happened The suspect is Andre Lamar Dancy, of Fargo. Police say the victim was about 20 weeks pregnant. An officer responded to Sanford Health in Fargo at about 7 p.m. on January 26.… Continue reading Fargo: Felony DV Charge in Pregnant Woman Attack

Fargo: Valley City Man Charged in Grandpa’s Pickup Theft

Fargo: Valley City Man Charged in Grandpa’s Pickup Theft

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Valley City man faces a felony theft charge in Fargo. Authorities have charged Jackson Paul Mulder with felony theft of property, according to court records. The case involves a pickup owned by Mulder’s grandfather, the records say. Pickup Reported Stolen Charging documents say the theft happened in September 2025.… Continue reading Fargo: Valley City Man Charged in Grandpa’s Pickup Theft

Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

Gerald William Sanders

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me)  Gerald William Sanders, 90, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on January 26, 2026. He died at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls. Life in Thief River Falls Sanders was born on February 4, 1935. He spent his life in Thief River Falls. He attended country school and Lincoln High School. Family… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest

St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest

St. Paul, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal agents arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 30, officials said. Authorities say the arrest is tied to a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18. Lemon livestreamed parts of the incident. He said he was there to report. What authorities… Continue reading St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest

Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge

Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome M. Kadlec of Grand Forks faces new criminal charges after a reported bat incident. What court documents say Police were called to a home at 8:39 p.m. Thursday, court documents say. A female family member said Kadlec became upset over a missing wallet. She said he picked up a baseball… Continue reading Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge

Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree

Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court. He admitted to an armed carjacking and a two-week vehicle theft spree. Plea entered in federal court Nathaniel Thomas Smith pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in U.S. District Court. He pleaded guilty to robbery and eight counts tied to… Continue reading Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree

Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges

Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) Child abuse and neglect charges were filed Thursday. Court records name Nicholas James and Tashneena Martell. The case is tied to a visit on Dec. 31, 2025. Officers arrived to serve a writ of eviction, records say. Inside, officers found three adults and four children, according to the file. The children… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges