Tag: Crystal

Individual Rescued from Northern Valley House Fire

Person Removed From Northern Valley House Fire CRYSTAL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Firefighters removed 1 person from an early Thursday morning house fire in Crystal, North Dakota. The person’s condition isn’t known yet.

Small Fire at East Grand Forks American Crystal Sugar Plant Quickly Extinguished

East Grand Forks, MN – Firefighters responded to a fire call at the American Crystal Sugar beet plant in East Grand Forks on Monday night. Fortunately, the fire was already extinguished before crews arrived. Incident Details 📍 Location: American Crystal Sugar Plant, East Grand Forks, MN📅 Incident Date: February 17, 2025🔥 Cause: Fire inside a… Continue reading Small Fire at East Grand Forks American Crystal Sugar Plant Quickly Extinguished

Donald Schatz Files Lawsuit Against American Crystal Sugar

Lawsuit Filed Against American Crystal sugar For Injuries At Drayton Plant

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On June 23, 2023, Donald D. Schatz, employed by Great Plains Technical Services, was assigned to clean electrical equipment at an American Crystal Sugar Company facility. During this task, he was informed that the power to a specific switchgear or electrical box had been deactivated. Contrary to this information, the equipment remained live,… Continue reading Donald Schatz Files Lawsuit Against American Crystal Sugar

Polk County Arrests East Grand Forks Resident Crystal King for First-Degree Drug Sale

Crystal Lea King

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Crystal Lea King, a 43-year-old resident of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. King was charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance, specifically involving the sale of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. This charge is classified as a felony under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Polk County Arrests East Grand Forks Resident Crystal King for First-Degree Drug Sale

Crystal Lynn Van Wert Arrested for Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota

Crystal Lynn Van Wert

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 28, 2024, law enforcement authorities arrested 48-year-old Crystal Lynn Van Wert in Minnesota. She faces charges under Minnesota Statutes 169A.20.1(2) and 169A.26.2, which pertain to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance and third-degree driving while impaired (DWI), respectively. Details of the Charges: 169A.20.1(2): This statute… Continue reading Crystal Lynn Van Wert Arrested for Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota

Report on Employee Injury at American Crystal Plant in Crookston

Report Of Employee Burned At American Crystal Plant In Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of an employee being burned early Thursday morning at the American Crystal Sugar plant in Crookston, Minnesota. We’re still waiting for more details from corporate headquarters.

American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $12,000 for failing to meet air permit standards at its Moorhead sugar beet processing facility. The violations stemmed from failed emissions performance tracking on two boilers in the fall of last year. Reports submitted by the company revealed 121 emission… Continue reading American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant

American Crystal in East Grand Forks Receives $350,000 Fine

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The East Grand Forks, Minnesota American Crystal Sugar plant has been fined $350,000 for violating air quality standards.