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Bemidji Police Use Pepper Balls to Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Mental Health Crisis

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update from Bemidji Police regarding a subject who was pepperballed Thursday night. The male subject was apparently suffering a mental health episode. On July 11th, at 8:45 p.m., Bemidji police responded to a welfare check at a residence on 21st Street Northwest. Officers learned that a 35-year-old male… Continue reading Bemidji Police Use Pepper Balls to Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Mental Health Crisis

The Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – The U.S. Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing the rapidly increasing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, has called for several measures to address the crisis, including: Banning automatic rifles Introducing universal background checks for gun purchases Regulating… Continue reading The Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

Surge in Assaults on Minnesota Police Linked to Domestic Violence Crisis

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling revelation, the state of Minnesota finds itself grappling with a 160% increase in assaults against law enforcement officers compared to a decade ago, with a significant portion of the surge attributed to domestic violence incidents. The alarming trend has law enforcement agencies on high alert as they… Continue reading Surge in Assaults on Minnesota Police Linked to Domestic Violence Crisis

Heavy Police Response to Mental Health Crisis in Drayton, North Dakota

DRAYTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Drayton, North Dakota, found itself at the center of a tense situation this Sunday evening as a significant police presence descended upon the town. Located approximately 40 miles north of Grand Forks along Interstate 29, the community was rattled by the unfolding events. Reports streamed in about a concentrated law enforcement… Continue reading Heavy Police Response to Mental Health Crisis in Drayton, North Dakota

Minnesota Newspaper Crisis: Ten Publications and Printing Facility Shutting Down

MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – In a stunning blow to Minnesota’s media landscape, ten newspapers and a crucial printing facility in McLeod County are set to close their doors by the end of this month. The decision, announced by Southwest News Media, comes amidst a crippling decline in advertising revenue exacerbated by the lingering effects of the… Continue reading Minnesota Newspaper Crisis: Ten Publications and Printing Facility Shutting Down