I-29 Closed from Fargo to Canadian Border & Highway 2 from Grand Forks to Devils Lake Shut Down

Interstate-29 Closed Fargo To Canada & Highway 2 GF To Devils Lake GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Blowing snow and icy roads have closed Interstate-29 from Fargo to Canada. Highway 2 between Grand Forks and Devils Lake is now also closed.

Biden’s Decision to Step Down Shakes Up 2024 Presidential Race

Election 2024 Is A Whole New Ball Game!

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, a move that has dramatically changed the dynamics of the upcoming election. Until yesterday, Biden’s campaign was actively planning fundraisers and events, with no indication of stepping down. However, privately, Biden was reflecting on the challenges of the past… Continue reading Biden’s Decision to Step Down Shakes Up 2024 Presidential Race

URGENT UPDATE: High Water Shuts Down Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-EGF

BREAKING NEWS: High Water Closes Sorlie Bridge In Downtown Grand Forks-EGF GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The rising Red River has closed the Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue between downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Crews are installing flood gates in the levee system.

URGENT UPDATE: Coronavirus Forces ND Bars & Restaurants to Close at Noon Friday, Schools Shut Down Indefinitely

BREAKING NEWS: Coronavirus Closes ND Bars & Restaurants At Noon Friday, Schools Indefinitely BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an Executive Order that closes North Dakota bars, restaurants and cafes to onsite sales in response to the Coronavirus. The Order is effective Friday at Noon through April 6, 2020. The number… Continue reading URGENT UPDATE: Coronavirus Forces ND Bars & Restaurants to Close at Noon Friday, Schools Shut Down Indefinitely

UPDATE: Call For Help, But No Report Of Plane Down In Northern Valley

WALSH COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Law enforcement in Grafton, North Dakota, responded to a distress call for a missing plane on Friday night. As of Saturday morning, Walsh County Sheriff Ron Jerkins confirms no plane has been found in their jurisdiction, nor have reports surfaced elsewhere. The last known location, approximately 5 miles east of… Continue reading UPDATE: Call For Help, But No Report Of Plane Down In Northern Valley

URGENT UPDATE: Additional Tornadoes Touch Down in Polk County, Near Winger, MN

BREAKING NEWS: More Polk County Tornadoes, Near Winger, MN WINGER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have more video of another Polk County, Minnesota tornado on this Saturday evening. This one east of Winger.

BREAKING: Saturday Morning Chase and Crash Shuts Down Fargo Street; Reopens By 6 AM

BREAKING NEWS: Saturday Morning Pursuit & Crash Closed Fargo Street, Reopened At 6 AM FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A pursuit and crash closed a section of South University Drive in Fargo early Saturday morning. It reopened at 6 am.

Moondance Jam Scales Down: Refunds Offered as Festival Transforms into Camp Moondance

Moondance Jam Scales Down: Refunds Offered as Festival Transforms into Camp Moondance

WALKER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – As camping opens up at a downsized Moondance Jam, the window is closing for ticket holders to get full refunds after organizers canceled plans to bring in national touring bands for the three-day festival in Walker, Minnesota. On Tuesday, July 16, organizers announced via social media that refunds would be processed… Continue reading Moondance Jam Scales Down: Refunds Offered as Festival Transforms into Camp Moondance

U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults

ST. LOUIS (trfnews.i234.me) – In a landmark decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous ruling in favor of Minnesota gun owners and Second Amendment advocates. The court ruled that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry for individuals under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, marking a significant… Continue reading U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) to Shut Down Bus Manufacturing Plant in Pembina, ND

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Closing Bus Manufacturing Plant In Pembina, ND PEMBINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An employee says they were told this Thursday that the MCI bus manufacturing plant in Pembina, North Dakota will close by the end of the year.

Woman Running Naked Down Street, Biting Her Own Fingers

Nude Woman, Running Down Street, Biting Off Her Own Fingers NECHE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a very strange story out of Neche, North Dakota. Pembina County Sheriff, Terry Meidinger tells TRF News, that late Friday afternoon a nude woman was running down the street, biting off her own fingers.

Yet Another Bar-Restaurant Shuts Down in Grand Forks

Another Grand Forks Bar-Restaurant Has Closed GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Another Grand Forks bar and restaurant has closed its doors. The Vinyl Taco announced after this story was published they have closed their Grand Forks location.

MN Troops At RNC, President Asks Country To Cool Down…

MILWAUKEE, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – The Republican National Convention gets underway today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with heightened security measures following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Minnesota law enforcement officers and National Guard troops are part of the comprehensive security efforts requested by Wisconsin’s Governor for the event. Police officers from Rochester and Bloomington,… Continue reading MN Troops At RNC, President Asks Country To Cool Down…

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Bemidji Officers Use Rubber Bullets To Take Down Suspect

 BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We now have an update regarding Bemidji officers taking down a suspect with rubber bullets. The suspect was reportedly armed with a knife. We’ve obtained exclusive video of Bemidji officers subduing the suspect at 22nd Street Northwest and Norton Avenue on Thursday night. The footage shows the suspect surrounded by… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Bemidji Officers Use Rubber Bullets To Take Down Suspect

Arson Suspect Caught In Act South Of Bemidji, Tried To Burn Down Home

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 43-year-old woman from Redby, Minnesota, Renee King, is facing felony charges of arson and burglary after allegedly attempting to set a home on fire near Bemidji. The incident occurred south of Bemidji off Carr Lake Road. According to the homeowner, Faith Moan, they were sleeping when King allegedly took a… Continue reading Arson Suspect Caught In Act South Of Bemidji, Tried To Burn Down Home

Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

(ATF photo) WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns. The decision marks a significant ruling on a device used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The high court, in a 6-3… Continue reading Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

Minnesota Cracks Down on Straw Purchases with Tough New Gun Law

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to ceremoniously sign a new bill today that imposes stricter penalties for straw purchases of firearms. The legislation upgrades the offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony. A straw purchase occurs when an individual buys a firearm for someone who is legally prohibited… Continue reading Minnesota Cracks Down on Straw Purchases with Tough New Gun Law

Minnesota Woman’s Wild Ride: Chasing Down a Car Thief at 80 MPH!

Aaron Goodwin Sr.

MAHNOMEN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – It’s certainly not recommended, but an Ogema, Minnesota woman shared her incredible story of saving her car on Tuesday. She saw suspect Aaron Goodwin Sr. getting behind the wheel of her vehicle in the driveway. The single mother of five decided that no one was going to take her only… Continue reading Minnesota Woman’s Wild Ride: Chasing Down a Car Thief at 80 MPH!

Tornado Touches Down Near Hayfield, Minnesota; More Severe Weather Expected Tuesday

HAYFIELD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – No damage has been reported after a tornado touched down Monday evening in southeastern Minnesota’s Dodge County. Trained spotters confirmed a small twister near Hayfield around 6:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Dodge County around that time. Hail ranging from 1 to 1.25 inches was also… Continue reading Tornado Touches Down Near Hayfield, Minnesota; More Severe Weather Expected Tuesday

No Minnesota Court Records On TRF News This Week, State System Is Down

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – You may have noticed a shortage of Minnesota court records on I News this week. After reaching out to the Court Administration office in St. Paul, it appears their computer system for records is currently down. Consequently, we’re unable to swiftly access county court reports and crime records. They’re actively… Continue reading No Minnesota Court Records On TRF News This Week, State System Is Down

Grand Forks Air Force Base Locked Down After Report of Gunshot; No Injuries Reported

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Carlson here with breaking news from the Grand Forks Air Force Base. At approximately 1:00 p.m., the base’s Security Forces received a report of a single gunshot near the medical clinic and base exchange. In response, the base issued a lockdown as a precautionary measure. As… Continue reading Grand Forks Air Force Base Locked Down After Report of Gunshot; No Injuries Reported

Minnesota Family Seeks Justice for Beloved Dog Lily, Gunned Down at Home

Minnesota Family Seeks Justice for Beloved Dog Lily, Gunned Down at Home

MANKATO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tragedy struck the Fleischer family in South Bend Township near Mankato when their cherished family dog, Lily, was callously shot and killed while basking in the sun on their second-story deck. The harrowing incident, which unfolded over the weekend, has left the family reeling with grief and desperate for answers. Preston… Continue reading Minnesota Family Seeks Justice for Beloved Dog Lily, Gunned Down at Home

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

Starbucks in Grand Forks Shuts Down Amid Unionization Vote

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Many Grand Forks residents are left puzzled today as the Starbucks located on Washington Street and Demers Avenue remain closed. Behind the locked doors, a significant decision is being made that could impact the future of the establishment and its employees. A sign posted on the door simply states that… Continue reading Starbucks in Grand Forks Shuts Down Amid Unionization Vote