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Northbound 35 Interstate at Superior Street, DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25270078 Date/Time: 01/12/2025 12:42   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact:   Location: Northbound 35 Interstate at Superior Street, DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: Driver lost control and struck the concrete wall on the right side of the road traveling northbound on Interstate 35.    … Continue reading Northbound 35 Interstate at Superior Street, DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Duluth Man Arrested Following East 3rd Street Stabbing

Lewis Barney

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., authorities responded to a reported stabbing in the 100 block of East 3rd Street in Duluth. Upon arrival, officers found an individual with a stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Mayo Ambulance; their current condition has not been… Continue reading Duluth Man Arrested Following East 3rd Street Stabbing

Duluth Police Recover Stolen Mankato West Hockey Equipment; Suspect Apprehended

Duluth Police Recover Stolen Mankato West Hockey Equipment; Suspect Apprehended

On Saturday night, Duluth police officers on patrol near Central Hillside Park encountered a man in possession of several stolen items. The individual claimed to have found the items behind the CHUM building. He was arrested and taken to the county jail on an unrelated warrant. The recovered items are being processed for return to… Continue reading Duluth Police Recover Stolen Mankato West Hockey Equipment; Suspect Apprehended

Man Arrested for Stealing Hockey Sticks in Duluth

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Duluth Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to the theft of hocky sticks from a Mankato team that was in town for a tournament last weekend. Cole Saice was arrested and facing charges.

Puppies Rescued from Roadside Box: Animal Allies Seeks Help

Puppies Rescued from Roadside Box: Animal Allies Seeks Help

DULUTH, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A box left on the side of the road contained puppies, discovered by a passerby who stopped to investigate. Animal Allies Humane Society confirmed that all the puppies are alive and unharmed. The organization is now working to find safe homes for them. In a Facebook post, the organization outlined the… Continue reading Puppies Rescued from Roadside Box: Animal Allies Seeks Help

UPDATE: Couple Identified After Being Found Deceased At Duluth Airport

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Police have now identified a couple found in their vehicle, deceased at the Duluth, Minnesota airport on Thursday.

Southbound 35 at Central Ave (Duluth), DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24272608 Date/Time: 12/15/2024 01:57   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Southbound 35 at Central Ave (Duluth), DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: A 2014 Ford Fusion was traveling Southbound on Interstate 35 at Central Avenue in the… Continue reading Southbound 35 at Central Ave (Duluth), DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Three Killed as Small Plane Crashes Into Home Near Duluth, Minnesota

Three Die When Small Plane Crashes Into Home Near Duluth, Minnesota HERMANTOWN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three people were killed when their small plane crashed into a home in Hermantown, Minnesota Saturday night. Authorities have released the identities of the three individuals who died in the airplane accident late yesterday night in Hermantown. Alyssa Schmidt, age 32,… Continue reading Three Killed as Small Plane Crashes Into Home Near Duluth, Minnesota

🚔 Police Respond to Duluth Avenue Incident, Arrest Made

Tyrus Mathew Olson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 1, authorities responded to a domestic violence call just before 5:30 p.m. on Duluth Avenue North in Thief River Falls. Tyrus Olson, 27, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with disorderly conduct, specifically for brawling or fighting. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Two-Vehicle Accident at Duluth Ave Intersection; No Injuries Reported

Christ Rud

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 12, at 7:04 a.m., police responded to a report of an accident at the intersection of Duluth Avenue and Third Street. Christ Rud of Thief River Falls was driving a 2011 Ford Edge on Duluth Avenue and allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign before making… Continue reading Two-Vehicle Accident at Duluth Ave Intersection; No Injuries Reported

Theft Reported on Duluth Avenue North: DeWalt Lawnmower Stolen from Yard

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 11 at 11:33 a.m., police received a report regarding a theft along Duluth Avenue North. The report did not provide a specific address. A DeWalt lawnmower was reported stolen from a yard. Chris Harper was reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Duluth Family Tragedy: Five Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

DULUTH, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Five people, including two children, were found dead in Duluth in an incident police are investigating as a murder-suicide. Authorities have identified the deceased as Duluth residents: 47-year-old Erin Abramson and 15-year-old Jacob Nephew, both of whom were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds at a home in the 6000 block of… Continue reading Duluth Family Tragedy: Five Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Duluth, Minnesota Shootings Claim Five Lives, Including Two Juveniles and Suspect

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Five people are dead, including 2 juveniles and the suspect following shootings on Thursday in Duluth, Minnesota. The names of the victims and suspect have not been released yet. Police are holding a news conference later today.

6TH Avenue East and 2ND Street East , DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24272264 Date/Time: 10/28/2024 13:21   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: 6TH Avenue East and 2ND Street East , DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: The Dodge Durango was traveling eastbound on 2ND Street to turn on to… Continue reading 6TH Avenue East and 2ND Street East , DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Crash at the Crossroads: Two Vehicles Collide at 11th Street and Duluth Intersection

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On October 8th at 2:12 p.m., a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of 11th Street and Duluth Avenue. Melissa Fawcett was driving her 2017 Chrysler Pacifica westbound on 11th Street, while Chelsey Cullen was driving her 2011 Ford Expedition southbound on Duluth Avenue. The vehicles collided when Cullen’s vehicle… Continue reading Crash at the Crossroads: Two Vehicles Collide at 11th Street and Duluth Intersection

Southbound Interstate 35 to 5th Avenue West, DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24272167 Date/Time: 10/14/2024 16:06   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Southbound Interstate 35 to 5th Avenue West, DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: Ford Focus was Eastbound on 5th Avenue West when it entered the intersection with… Continue reading Southbound Interstate 35 to 5th Avenue West, DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Southbound Hwy 13 at Duluth St, PRIOR LAKE, Scott County Crash 2024-09-29 22:42:01

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24511544 Date/Time: 09/29/2024 20:33   District: 2500 West Metro Case Information Contact: 763-591-4680 Media Contact:   Location: Southbound Hwy 13 at Duluth St, PRIOR LAKE, Scott County   Description: The Honda GL500 motorcycle was southbound on Highway 13. The Chevrolet Silverado was northbound on Highway 13 when it entered the… Continue reading Southbound Hwy 13 at Duluth St, PRIOR LAKE, Scott County
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First Ship of the Season Arrives in Duluth Harbor: The Last Vessel to Witness the Edmund Fitzgerald

First Ship Of The Season Into Duluth Harbor Wednesday Was The Last Ship To See Edmund Fitzgerald DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The first ship of the season into Duluth Harbor today was the SS Arthur M. Anderson. It was the last ship to have contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald, before it sank in 1975.

Climb Aboard: Northern Lights Express from Minneapolis to Duluth

ALL ABOARD? Northern Lights Express, Minneapolis to Duluth ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) The proposed $1-billion Northern Lights Express would provide roundtrip train service between Minneapolis and Duluth.

Duluth Murder Charge: Woman Identified as 27-Year-Old Allisa Vollan Found Dead

Murder Charge In Duluth, Woman Killed, ID: (27) Allisa Vollan, Duluth DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Duluth man is being held on a charged of 2nd Degree Murder, after a female was found deceased in that town Friday morning. The victim has now been identified as 27-year old Allisa Vollan of Duluth.

Charges Against Duluth Music Instructor Dropped

Charges Against Duluth Music Teacher Dismissed DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges against a Duluth, Minnesota music teacher have been dropped, after his attorney said the student made a false statement about him touching her.

Northbound I-35 at Lake Ave, DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash 2024-09-11 22:32:49

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24271912 Date/Time: 09/11/2024 20:16   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Northbound I-35 at Lake Ave, DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: The Yamaha ridden by Alleman was northbound on Interstate 35 when he crashed at Lake Ave.… Continue reading Northbound I-35 at Lake Ave, DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Duluth Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Polk County Motorcycle Crash

A 58-year-old Duluth area man, Dean Bruce Obrien, sustained life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Tuesday in Polk County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Obrien was driving his 2004 Harley Davidson westbound on US Highway 2 when it veered off the road near milepost 64 in King Township. Obrien, who was… Continue reading Duluth Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Polk County Motorcycle Crash

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Public Nuisance and Disorderly Conduct on Duluth Ave.

Randy Ryan Hicks

On August 13 at 7:24 p.m., Thief River Falls police responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Duluth Ave. N. Randy Ryan Hicks, 68, was arrested after being cited for public nuisance, littering, and disorderly conduct. The incident reportedly involved Hicks becoming confrontational with a woman at the scene, prompting the police response.

Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire

Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duluth Police have made a significant arrest this Sunday in connection with a deadly arson that occurred on July 25th. Tyler Edwards, 25, has been taken into custody and is facing several serious charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree arson, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and interference with a dead body.… Continue reading Suspect Arrested in Duluth for Murder and Arson in Fatal July Fire

Arrest Made in Deadly Duluth Apartment Fire: Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

Arrest Made in Deadly Duluth Apartment Fire: Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Over a month after the tragic discovery of 25-year-old Maxton Gudowski’s body in a burned-out apartment on North 47th Avenue East, Duluth Police have made an arrest. On Sunday morning, authorities announced that 25-year-old Tyler Edwards has been taken into custody. The fire, which occurred on July 25 in Duluth’s Lakeside… Continue reading Arrest Made in Deadly Duluth Apartment Fire: Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

Two Injured in Chaotic Early Morning Shooting in Duluth

Two Injured in Chaotic Early Morning Shooting in Duluth

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duluth, Minnesota, was rocked by a shooting early Saturday morning, leaving two people injured. At 2:15 a.m., Duluth police responded to a chaotic scene in the 100 block of East Third Street. A 56-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to a local hospital by Mayo… Continue reading Two Injured in Chaotic Early Morning Shooting in Duluth

📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰

George Santos

CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Former U.S. Representative George Santos, once a rising star in Republican politics, pleaded guilty on August 19 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, crimes that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 22 years. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 after a series of… Continue reading 📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰

Duluth Man Sentenced After Assaulting Police Officer During Arrest

Roger Jerome Jackson

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Roger Jerome Jackson, 50, of Duluth, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor assault on a peace officer. The sentencing follows an incident on June 6, when Detroit Lakes police officers responded to a welfare check on Jackson, who was intoxicated at a residence on Main… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced After Assaulting Police Officer During Arrest

Update: Duluth Homeless Camp Cleared, Two Arrested; Moorhead Investigates Shootout

Update: Duluth Homeless Camp Cleared, Two Arrested; Moorhead Investigates Shootout

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday morning, Duluth authorities cleared a homeless encampment near City Hall, resulting in two people facing obstruction charges. Police and first responders arrived at the site, compelling the campers to vacate the area. City workers then removed tents, trash, and other debris. The city had given the occupants a week’s… Continue reading Update: Duluth Homeless Camp Cleared, Two Arrested; Moorhead Investigates Shootout

Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Allen Ressler, 42, of Duluth, Minnesota, was sentenced to 49 months in prison on August 1, 2024, after pleading guilty to two Polk County drug-related charges. Ressler admitted to felony third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone and gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired. Several other charges were… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County

Right ditch, DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash 2024-08-03 22:32:05

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24271633 Date/Time: 08/03/2024 20:55   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Right ditch, DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: A black Chevy Equinox traveling southbound I-35 north of 40th street left the roadway to the right, struck a… Continue reading Right ditch, DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Suspicious Death of Young Man at Duluth Apartment Fire Under Investigation

Young Man Dies Suspicious Death At Duluth Apartment Fire

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duluth Police are investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of 25-year-old Maxton Gadkowski, who was found deceased at the scene of an apartment fire on July 25th. The incident occurred in the 600 block of 47th Avenue East. The police have not released further details at this time but have… Continue reading Suspicious Death of Young Man at Duluth Apartment Fire Under Investigation

Catching a Cool Breeze in Duluth on a Hot Day

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Hey everyone, Neil Berg here. It’s shaping up to be another hot day across the valley, with highs around 90°F. I’m enjoying a refreshing breeze off the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. Just relaxing on a dock by the bay, watching the ships roll in and out. It’s a… Continue reading Catching a Cool Breeze in Duluth on a Hot Day

Woman Attempting to Cross Interstate in Duluth Safe After Intervention

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Tuesday morning, shortly after 9:00 a.m., emergency responders were called to a potentially dangerous situation in Duluth, Minnesota. A woman carrying plastic bags attempted to cross multiple lanes of high-speed traffic on Interstate 35 near the lakeshore. After being checked by medical personnel, the woman continued her attempt to cross… Continue reading Woman Attempting to Cross Interstate in Duluth Safe After Intervention

Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession

Jason Michael Carlsness

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Duluth man was sentenced to 85 months on Tuesday, July 23, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance in Polk County. Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony charge, as well as gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance, in June. Originally, Carlsness faced… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession

🚢 Vista Star Tour Ship Crashes into Duluth Breakwater, Injuring Passengers

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Duluth tour ship, Vista Star, crashed into the breakwater at the Wisconsin entry at the Port of Duluth late Saturday night. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department reported that at 10:47 p.m., the Vista Star struck the breakwater with 84 people on board. Initial reports indicated that the vessel was… Continue reading 🚢 Vista Star Tour Ship Crashes into Duluth Breakwater, Injuring Passengers

🌊 Water Rescue at Park Point in Duluth

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We had a water rescue at Park Point in Duluth late Friday afternoon. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department, a report was dispatched at 5:39 p.m. regarding an unresponsive male in the waters off Park Point. A Good Samaritan and on-duty lifeguards reached the 38-year-old man from Mount Iron,… Continue reading 🌊 Water Rescue at Park Point in Duluth

🪓 Duluth Man Faces Felony Charge After Bizarre Windshield-Smashing Incident in East Grand Forks

Thomas Applebee

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a bizarre criminal case from East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Thomas Applebee of Duluth is facing a felony charge of first-degree criminal damage to property. On July 7th, police responded to a residence where the victim reported that Applebee had smashed his windshield with a metal pipe. Applebee was… Continue reading 🪓 Duluth Man Faces Felony Charge After Bizarre Windshield-Smashing Incident in East Grand Forks

Duluth Proposes New Public Safety Ordinances to Curb Common Offenses

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The City of Duluth, Minnesota, is considering a new series of public safety ordinances aimed at addressing the most frequent complaints from residents. The proposed regulations target behaviors such as public smoking, camping on public property, vandalism, and obstructing sidewalks and streets. One significant change allows police to charge offenders with… Continue reading Duluth Proposes New Public Safety Ordinances to Curb Common Offenses

Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Jason Michael Carlsness

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

46th Avenue and Interstate 35 , DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash 2024-05-30 15:33:00

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24271099 Date/Time: 05/30/2024 09:10   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680   Location: 46th Avenue and Interstate 35 , DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: The Hyundai Santa Fe was westbound on 46th Street to go southbound on Interstate 35.… Continue reading 46th Avenue and Interstate 35 , DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Hit-and-run incident on Duluth Avenue

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 28 at 8:56 a.m., authorities were informed about a hit-and-run incident on Duluth Avenue North. An unidentified driver struck a parked 2019 Chevy Silverado owned by a resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and fled the scene. The accident is estimated to have occurred between 11 p.m.… Continue reading Hit-and-run incident on Duluth Avenue

London Road at 43rd, DULUTH, St. Louis County Crash 2024-05-18 04:32:43

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24270973 Date/Time: 05/18/2024 00:40   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680   Location: London Road at 43rd, DULUTH, St. Louis County   Description: Chevy Equinox was heading Eastbound on London Road at 43rd. Made contact with a large tree. Tree… Continue reading London Road at 43rd, DULUTH, St. Louis County
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Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges

Jackson Michael Gatlin

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jackson Michael Gatlin, 35, a former assistant pastor at Duluth’s Vineyard Church, is pursuing the dismissal of multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults against five girls. Gatlin, who rejected a plea offer from the prosecution, is opting for pretrial litigation. Gatlin faces 10 felony charges across five cases, primarily involving… Continue reading Former Youth Pastor Seeks Dismissal of Majority of Sexual Assault Charges