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Vehicle Loses Control on I-35 in Freeborn County Due to Snowy Conditions

Bancroft Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Snow and ice-covered roads contributed to a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County, leaving one passenger with non-life-threatening injuries. Crash Details The accident occurred at 8:56 p.m. on February 5, 2025, southbound on I-35 at milepost 15. The Subaru Crosstrek lost control due to icy conditions, striking the… Continue reading Vehicle Loses Control on I-35 in Freeborn County Due to Snowy Conditions

Urgent Update: ND Bars and Restaurants to Close at Noon Friday Due to Coronavirus; Schools Shut 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: ND Bars and Restaurants to Close at Noon Friday Due to Coronavirus; Schools Shut Indefinitely

Warren, MN Attorney Imprisoned; Ex-Wife from Grand Forks in Critical Condition Due to Assault

Warren, MN Attorney Jailed, Ex-Wife From Grand Forks Critical Condition From Beating WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren, Minnesota attorney, Anders Odegaard is in the Marshall County jail awaiting formal charges in the near death beating of his ex-wife. His ex-wife, 31-year old Carissa Joy Odegaard of Grand Forks is currently in critical condition at a… Continue reading Warren, MN Attorney Imprisoned; Ex-Wife from Grand Forks in Critical Condition Due to Assault

Roseau County’s Shauna R. Dokken Arrested for Probation Violation Due to Revocation of Stay

Shauna R. Dokken

Roseau County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 20, 2025, the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42-year-old Shauna R. Dokken for a probation violation stemming from a revocation of stay. In Minnesota, a “revocation of stay” occurs when a court withdraws a previously granted stay of imposition or execution of a sentence, often due to violations of probation… Continue reading Roseau County’s Shauna R. Dokken Arrested for Probation Violation Due to Revocation of Stay

Title: LM Wind Power Closure Due to COVID-19: 9 Out of 900 Employees Test Positive

So Far, 9 of 900 Employees Confirmed Positive, Statement On Closure Of LM Wind Power Due To COVID-19 GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have an extensive statement from GE, the owner of LM Wind Power in Grand Forks, regarding the plant’s closure due to employees testing positive for COVID-19. The plant employs 900 people… Continue reading Title: LM Wind Power Closure Due to COVID-19: 9 Out of 900 Employees Test Positive

UPDATE: Grand Forks County Murder Trial Halted Due to Mental Illness Report

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Troy Larson of Larimore, North Dakota was scheduled to stand trial for the murder of another man in that town last March. Now a report from the State Hospital in Jamestown has found him, not criminally responsible because of mental illness. A hearing will be held later this month to start… Continue reading UPDATE: Grand Forks County Murder Trial Halted Due to Mental Illness Report

Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)  — On January 10, 2025, a document signed by Troy Larson, 43, acknowledged his involvement in the death of 64-year-old Jamey Holweger and subsequent gunfire directed at SWAT officers during his arrest attempt. Despite these admissions, an evaluation by the North Dakota State Hospital concluded that Larson lacked criminal responsibility at… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers

Collision at Pennington Avenue and Greenwood Street Due to Icy Conditions

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 29, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., law enforcement responded to a vehicular collision at the intersection of Pennington Avenue and Greenwood Street in Thief River Falls. The incident involved a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Owen Steinhauer, traveling southbound on Pennington Avenue. Due to icy road conditions, Steinhauer was unable to… Continue reading Collision at Pennington Avenue and Greenwood Street Due to Icy Conditions

Vehicle Collision on First Street Bridge Due to Icy Conditions

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 1 at 2:48 a.m., law enforcement responded to a reported accident on the First Street Bridge in Thief River Falls. The vehicle involved was a 2007 Ford Escape, operated by Alexander Myrold, traveling eastbound on First Street. Due to icy road conditions, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to… Continue reading Vehicle Collision on First Street Bridge Due to Icy Conditions

Fargo Man, Maichael Yousa Acquitted of Attempted Murder Due to Mental Incompetence

Maichael Yousa

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In July 2022, Fargo resident Maichael Yousa was involved in a series of incidents leading to his arrest. He allegedly struck a motorcyclist and discharged over 30 rounds from his apartment before engaging in a pursuit with law enforcement, culminating in an exchange of gunfire on the tri-level. Yousa faced 14… Continue reading Fargo Man, Maichael Yousa Acquitted of Attempted Murder Due to Mental Incompetence

Middle River Man’s Case Dismissed Due to Expired Statute of Limitations

Calvin John Rybakowski

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A criminal case against a Middle River man, Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, was dismissed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, because the statute of limitations had expired. The case involved three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, filed in September, following allegations made by a young woman. Court records state that Rybakowski… Continue reading Middle River Man’s Case Dismissed Due to Expired Statute of Limitations

BREAKING NEWS: Minnesota Governor Walz Orders Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and More Due to Coronavirus Response

BREAKING NEWS: MN Gov. Walz Shutting Down Bars, Restaurants And More In Response To Coronavirus ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered the shutdown of bars, restaurants and more in the response to Coronavirus.

UPDATE: Hallock Man Accused in Arson Incidents Due to “Delusional Beliefs”

UPDATE: Hallock Man Charged In Arson Cases, “Delusional Beliefs” HALLOCK MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Hallock, Minnesota man has made his first court appearance. Alex Gustafson has been charged with 2 counts of Arson and 1 count of Burglary for allegedly trying to burn the properties of local officials.

Male in critical condition due to cold weather exposure in Beltrami County, Minnesota

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man is in critical condition from cold weather exposure after being recovered on Big Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota Thursday night.

Clearwater County Deputy Placed on Leave Due to Theft Charges

Clearwater County Deputy Put On Leave For Theft Charges BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Clearwater County, Minnesota Deputy has been put on administrative leave, after being charged with Theft.

Review of 2nd Fatal Shooting by Crookston Police Officer Relocated Out of Town due to Security Concerns

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The review of a 2nd deadly shooting by Crookston police officer, Nicholas Fladland has been moved out of town for another prosecutor to review for possible charges. LINK TO BODY CAM VIDEO OF SHOOTING OF MAN ARMED WITH HATCHET: https://youtu.be/yiz9XKFiVL8?si=KmvG7YFut0c99Chu LINK TO BODY CAM VIDEO OF SHOOTING OF MAN AT HOMELESS SHELTER:… Continue reading Review of 2nd Fatal Shooting by Crookston Police Officer Relocated Out of Town due to Security Concerns

BREAKING NEWS: Man With Gun Prompts Large Police Response in GF due to Misunderstanding

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A misunderstanding prompted a large police response to the Grand Forks County Office building on this Tuesday noon hour, following a report of a man with a gun.

LATEST UPDATE: Shelter-In-Place Order Issued Due to Shooting Suspect

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: “Shelter In Place” Linked To Shooting Suspect GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police confirm a “Shelter in Place” alert for folks around 39th Street North in Grand Forks is linked to man wanted in a Sunday shooting incident in Grand Forks.

Felony Drug Charges Against Brooklyn Center Man Dismissed in Becker County Due to Prior Custody

Brian Keith Vasquez, 43, of Brooklyn Center, had felony drug charges dropped in Becker County after a search of a rental vehicle on June 11, 2023, uncovered a large stash of THC and psilocybin products. The incident began when a state trooper pulled over the vehicle for speeding on Highway 10. Vasquez, a passenger, was… Continue reading Felony Drug Charges Against Brooklyn Center Man Dismissed in Becker County Due to Prior Custody

North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct

David Walter Gaddie

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has vacated the conviction of David Walter Gaddie, a Grand Forks man found guilty of child sex abuse in 2021, due to prosecutorial misconduct. The court ruled on Wednesday, August 28, that Cass County prosecutors inappropriately presented evidence to the jury that alleged Gaddie had also… Continue reading North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct

Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concerts Canceled Due to Foiled Terrorist Plot

Taylor Swift's Vienna Concerts Canceled Due to Foiled Terrorist Plot

VIENNA, AUSTRIA (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in Austria have uncovered a terrorist plot targeting Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, leading to the cancellation of three sold-out shows. Officials reported that the two suspects involved in the plot were inspired by extremist groups like the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda. During the investigation, bomb-making materials were found at… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concerts Canceled Due to Foiled Terrorist Plot

Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Last year, the Legislature decriminalized drug paraphernalia, even if it contains drug residue, marking a shift from punitive drug war tactics to a public health approach. However, an overlooked provision still treats bong water as a controlled substance, leading to severe charges for some. On May 8, Jessica Beske, 43, of Fargo, was pulled over… Continue reading Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Minnesota Court Records Unavailable on TRF News This Week due to State System Outage

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) You may have noticed a lack of Minnesota court records on TRF News this week. The State sysem is down. We’ll have those for you as soon as system is back up and running.

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of Product: Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles Hazard:The recalled snowmobile’s drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: May 02, 2024 Units: About 16,200 Consumer Contact Arctic Cat at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by… Continue reading Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard