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Mauro Vega Arrested for Probation Violation

Mauro Vega

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 18, 2024, law enforcement authorities arrested Mauro Vega, a resident of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, born on October 24, 1978, for a probation violation. This arrest follows a previous incident on April 11, 2024, when Vega was detained for third-degree DUI and refusal to submit to chemical testing.… Continue reading Mauro Vega Arrested for Probation Violation

Three East Grand Forks Men Charged with Drug Trafficking

Trio Of East Grand Forks Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from East Grand Forks are facing charges related to the sale and possession of heroin and meth.

Couple from East Grand Forks Charged with Drug Offenses

East Grand Forks Couple Facing Drug Charges EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks couple is facing criminal drug charges. *All crime reporting is based on official court records.

Exclusive: Mother and Son Charged with Drug Offenses in East Grand Forks

EXCLUSIVE: Mother & Son Facing Drug Charges In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son from East Grand Forks, Minnesota are both facing charges connected to meth.

East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales

Tracy Ann Hangsleben

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks woman, Tracy Ann Hangsleben, 49, made her initial court appearance on Thursday, Nov. 7, facing four felony drug charges. These include first-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit first-degree sale, which carry potential maximum sentences of 30 years. Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines recommend 56 to 150… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales

East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case

Crystal Lea King

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -An East Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Crystal Lea King, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. With a criminal history score of four, state sentencing guidelines recommend 105 months in prison, with a range of 90… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case

East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone

Richard Franklin Jackson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man, Richard Franklin Jackson, 54, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and entered a plea of not guilty to two felony charges of second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone. According to court documents, Jackson was found in possession of 14… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone

Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center

Suzette Gay Thompson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Suzette Gay Thompson, a 60-year-old woman from Thief River Falls, has pleaded guilty to first-degree arson for starting a fire at the Islamic Center in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, on June 5, 2022, an officer was dispatched to the Islamic Center after receiving a report that someone… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center

Spring Clean-Up: Let Sunshine Lawn Care Handle It All!

* SPRING CLEAN UP: Let Sunshine Lawn Care Do The Work! GRAND FORKS-Thief River Falls (facebook.com/sunshine.lawn.snow) Let Sunshine Lawn Care do your Spring yard clean up! Serving Greater Grand Forks and Thief River Falls. * Get a quote. Call: 701-741-2678

Methamphetamine Charges: A Grand Forks Man’s Legal Battle

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)  — Robert Barrett Yahnke, 60, waived his preliminary hearing on October 21 and pleaded not guilty to six felony charges related to methamphetamine sales. The charges include two Class A felonies: delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession of at least 50 grams with intent to deliver. Yahnke’s… Continue reading Methamphetamine Charges: A Grand Forks Man’s Legal Battle

Statement to Police: “Daily Use of Heroin and 60 Xanax Pills”

STATEMENT TO POLICE: “Using Heroin & 60 Xanax Pills A Day” EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Northwood, North Dakota woman is facing a string of charges in East Grand Forks, MInnesota related to drugs.

BREAKING NEWS: DALP Approved as Evacuation Deadline Approaches with Millions of Pounds of Garbage Still Unaddressed

BREAKING NEWS: DALP approved as evacuation date looms and million of pounds of garbage remain MORTON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The cleanup of millions of pounds of garbage at the Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp continues, as the completion of paperwork allowing completion of the pipeline is being wrapped up. A showdown could be looming.

East Grand Forks Teaching Assistant Charged with Child Abuse

East Grand Forks Teachers Assistant Charged With Malicious Punishment Of Her Children EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks teacher’s assistant has been charged with the Malicious Punishment of her children. In January, Nimo Khalif’s 6 children were taken into custody by Polk County Social Services.

Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale

James Richard Shaugabay

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has pleaded guilty to selling a significant amount of methamphetamine in neighboring East Grand Forks. James Richard Shaugabay, 33, entered his plea on Friday, October 11. According to court records, Shaugabay sold approximately six grams of the controlled substance, including its packaging, to an individual… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale

Vandalism Spree Hits East Grand Forks: Residents Warned to Be Vigilant

Vandalism Spree Hits East Grand Forks: Residents Warned to Be Vigilant

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A series of brazen vandalism incidents has shaken residents in The Point neighborhood, a south East Grand Forks community along the Red River. Since August, vandals have thrown rocks through windows of five homes, causing significant damage and leaving homeowners on edge. The most recent incident occurred at 11:30… Continue reading Vandalism Spree Hits East Grand Forks: Residents Warned to Be Vigilant

Three Men from East Grand Forks Charged with Drug Trafficking

Trio Of East Grand Forks Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from East Grand Forks are facing charges related to the sale and possession of heroin and meth.

New Transit Connection Launched Between Greater Grand Forks and Crookston

New Commuter Service Between Greater Grand Forks and Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A new commuter service will begin between Greater Grand Forks and Crookston on May 1.

UPDATE: Hazardous and Icy Road Conditions in Northern Valley

UPDATE: Dangerous, icy driving conditions in northern Valley CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) UPDATE: Freezing rain and a trace of snow has created icy driving conditions in the northern Valley. One car has already hit the ditch between Crookston and Fisher, Minnesota. The driver and passenger of armored truck rolled over near Fisher at 9:23 a.m. Adam… Continue reading UPDATE: Hazardous and Icy Road Conditions in Northern Valley

Crookston Resident Hurt in Rollover Crash

Crookston Man Injured in Rollover Accident CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Twenty-five year old Cameron Johnson of Crookston suffered life threatening injuries after being ejected from his pickup during a rollover on Highway 9 near Crookston Friday afternoon.

Remaining Winter: Expect More Cold, Snow, and Flooding?

Rest of Winter: More cold, snow and flooding? GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service is forecasting a high possibility of flooding in the Devils Lake Basin and in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Benefit Dinner for East Grand Forks Resident Cancelled

East Grand Forks Benefit Dinner For Sex Offender Cancelled EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewz.TV) A benefit dinner for a convicted sex offender at the East Grand Forks American Legion has been cancelled.

UPDATE: Search for Armed and Dangerous Suspect Shifts to Devils Lake

UPDATE: Manhunt for armed, dangerous suspect moves to Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The search for an armed and dangerous suspect has moved to Devils Lake. The Patrol says he left the stolen Ford Tauras in Northwood and stole a pickup that’s now been found in Devils Lake. He remains on the loose.

East Grand Forks Drug Bust Leads to 14 Felony Charges for 3 Men

East Grand Forks Drug Busts Nets 14 Felony Charges Against 3 Men EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three men have been arrested in East Grand Forks in stings involving Police and Task Force Agents.

Update: Authorities Start Clearing New ND Pipeline Protest Camp, Video Released

UPDATE: New ND Pipeline Protest Camp Video. Authorities begin cleaning it up MORTON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A member of the “No Access Dakota Pipeline” facebook group posted this video of the protest camp on January 30, 2017. Today, authorities began cleaning up and hauling out vacant parts of the camp. There is no action at… Continue reading Update: Authorities Start Clearing New ND Pipeline Protest Camp, Video Released

Breaking News: Two Teens Lose Lives in I-94 Crash Near Moorhead

LATEST INFO: Two Teens Die in I-94 Crash near Moorhead CLAY COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two teenagers have died in a crash on I-94 Saturday night near Moorhead. The driver Danie Thomssen of Fargo, along with passenger Carson Roney of Oakes were killed. Another passenger, Haley Visto of Oakes survived. Thomssen and Roney were NDSU students,… Continue reading Breaking News: Two Teens Lose Lives in I-94 Crash Near Moorhead

URGENT UPDATE: Rollover Crash with Injuries Near East Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Injury Rollover Crash By East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency crews were on the scene of an injury, rollover crash by East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Labor Day evening.

Devils Lake Woman Charged with Felony Drug Offense in East Grand Forks

Devils Lake Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake woman is facing a felony drug charge in East Grand Forks, following a traffic stop,.

Looking Back: 25 Years Later – Grand Forks/EGF Flood-Fire of 1997 (Produced in 2017)

REWIND, APRIL 19TH, 25TH ANNIVERSARY: Grand Forks/EGF Flood-Fire of 1997 * Produced in 2017 GRAND FORKS, ND-EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) This week marks the 23rd anniversary of the flood of 1997. The flood disaster and fire prompted one of the largest mass evacuations in American history. Today, 25 years later, the people who live… Continue reading Looking Back: 25 Years Later – Grand Forks/EGF Flood-Fire of 1997 (Produced in 2017)

East Grand Forks Resident Shares Her Struggle With COVID-19

East Grand Forks Coronavirus Victim Talks About Her Battle With The Virus EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an interview with Dinita Funez of East Grand Forks. She was 1 of around 130 LM Wind Power employees to test positive for Coronavirus, along with 1 of her children. She talks about her battle with… Continue reading East Grand Forks Resident Shares Her Struggle With COVID-19

PHOTO UPDATE: Two NDSU Students Killed in Crash near Moorhead

PHOTO UPDATE: Two NDSU Teens Die in Crash near Moorhead CLAY COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two teenagers have died in a crash on I-94 Saturday night near Moorhead. The driver Danie Thomssen of Fargo, along with passenger Carson Roney of Oakes were killed. Another passenger, Haley Visto of Oakes survived. Thomssen and Roney were NDSU students,… Continue reading PHOTO UPDATE: Two NDSU Students Killed in Crash near Moorhead

URGENT UPDATE: SWAT Deployed to East Grand Forks Incident

BREAKING NEWS: SWAT Response To Incident In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) SWAT responded to an incident in East Grand Forks Friday afternoon. The Police Chief tells TRF News that 2 men have been taken into custody.

Unedited Footage from the Canadian Border in Emerson, Manitoba

Canadian Border, Emerson, Manitoba, Raw Video Canadian border and Emerson, Manitoba. Raw Video.

Discovering Mexico: A Detour to Troncones

Exploring Mexico: Troncones Side Trip TRONCONES, MEXICO (trfnews.i234.me) In this story we take a side trip to Troncones, Mexico. It’s 20 miles north of where we’re staying, Zihuatanejo. Our guide is Grand Forks native Ernie Mrachek. The 1961 graduate of Central High School in Grand Forks now calls Mexico home. Ernie gives us tour of… Continue reading Discovering Mexico: A Detour to Troncones

Discovering Mexico: The Heart of Zihuatanejo

Exploring Mexico: Downtown Zihuatanejo, Mexico ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO (trfnews.i234.me) You’re now in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It’s time to explore downtown!

Thief River Falls Resident Charged with Drug Trafficking in East Grand Forks

Thief River Falls Man Facing Drug Trafficking Charge In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a drug trafficking charge in East Grand Forks.

Urgent Update: Complete Suspension of Thief River Falls Boys Hockey Team

BREAKING NEWS: Entire Thief River Falls Boys Hockey Team Suspended THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The entire Varsity and JV boys hockey teams at Thief River Falls High School have been put on a 1 week suspension. An independent law firm was called in to investigate allegations.

Three Arrested After Alleged Meth Party on 9/11 in EGF

Apparent Party With Meth On 9-11 In EGF Lands 3 People In Jail EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three people have been charged with felony charges after being arrested in an East Grand Forks park on September 11th.

Three Men Arrested on Felony Charges by Grand Forks Police

Grand Forks Police arrest 3 men on Felony Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) It was busy weekend for Grand Forks Police. Three men were arrested in 3 separate incidents on felony charges.