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Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder

Lue Chang

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Hennepin County, Lue Chang, 32, from Brooklyn Park, received a 25.5-year prison sentence for second-degree murder committed during a family gathering in September 2024. The incident occurred on September 21, 2024, at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North during a birthday celebration. Court records indicate that Chang… Continue reading Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder

Altru Family YMCA to host free basketball clinic for boys – Obituary

GRAND FORKS – The Altru Family YMCA will host a basketball clinic for boys Wednesday, Jan. 15. The clinic sessions are open for boys in grades 2-6. Offered for the first time, the free “Try the YBL” (Youth Basketball League) clinic will focus on basic basketball skills, sportsmanship, team play and participation, during which “all… Continue reading Altru Family YMCA to host free basketball clinic for boys – Obituary

New Law Targets Hazing on College Campuses Following Missouri Incident

New Law Targets Hazing on College Campuses Following Missouri Incident

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act into law, a measure co-led by Senator Amy Klobuchar. The law requires universities to include hazing incidents in their annual safety reports to improve transparency and prevention efforts on campuses. The legislation was inspired by the October 19,… Continue reading New Law Targets Hazing on College Campuses Following Missouri Incident

Family Dog Perishes in Fire at Forbes Trailer Home Park

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Fire destroyed a trailer home on Minnesota’s Iron Range Tuesday afternoon. No people were injured, but the family dog was killed.

UPDATE: Fundraiser Created for Family of Man Fatally Shot by Officer Near Belcourt, North Dakota on Sunday

BELCOURT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A fund raiser has been setup to cover expenses for the family of a man who was shot and killed by an officer on Sunday near Belcourt, North Dakota. Jordan Parisien dies. Authorities have not released any further details regarding the officer invovled shooting.

Toddler’s Methamphetamine Exposure in Hotel Room Raises Safety Concerns

Toddler's Methamphetamine Exposure in Hotel Room Raises Safety Concerns

WARROAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In December, the Bengtson family of Warroad, Minnesota, marked their son Blake’s third birthday, an event that was nearly overshadowed by a critical incident the previous year. During a visit to the boys’ state hockey tournament in St. Paul, Blake experienced a seizure lasting over three hours. Medical examinations revealed the… Continue reading Toddler’s Methamphetamine Exposure in Hotel Room Raises Safety Concerns

Updated: Missing Man Found Deceased; Statements Issued by Family and Red Lake Police

UPDATE: Missing Man Found Deceased, Statements From Family & Red Lake Police RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The search for a man who has been missing since Monday is over. Terence Neadeau Jr. was found deceased on the Red Lake Reservation Monday afternoon.

Fatal Crash Near Red Lake, Minnesota Results in Death Benefit for Officer’s Family

RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A death benefit is being given to the family of Red Lake Officer Jesse Branch, who was killed in a head on collision last week while responding to a call. Also killed in the crash was Alan Lussier Jr. of St. Paul.

Son Charged with Murder for Shooting Father at Hunting Cabin

Kirk Edward Hazlett III

HINCKLEY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Kirk Edward Hazlett III has been charged with murder for his involvement in a fatal shooting incident that occurred on November 15th. The victim of this crime was Hazlett’s father, Kirk Edward Hazlett II. According to official reports, Hazlett II and two other men were staying at their family’s hunting cabin… Continue reading Son Charged with Murder for Shooting Father at Hunting Cabin

Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling. The operation led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of a sophisticated illegal… Continue reading Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel, will appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 14, for a pretrial conference related to human smuggling charges. The case involves a smuggling network transporting Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border. Court documents indicate that Patel and Shand, both Florida residents, coordinated the operation.… Continue reading Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

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

Propane Tank Explosion in Bagley, MN: Five Injured, Long Road to Recovery

Propane Tank Explosion in Bagley, MN: Five Injured, Long Road to Recovery

BAGLEY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A propane tank explosion occurred on Monday in Bagley, Minnesota. Five boys and their father were injured in the incident. According to reports from officials, a leaking propane tank ignited when someone lit a cigarette. The resulting fire caused burns covering 5% to 55% of the victims’ bodies. The family’s older… Continue reading Propane Tank Explosion in Bagley, MN: Five Injured, Long Road to Recovery

Revised title: Family Member Blames Racial Slur for Altercation at Grand Forks on Friday Night

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to our report of police swarming around vehicles following an altercation at a Grand Forks truck stop Friday evening. A family member says it all started with a racial slur.

Tragic Fargo House Fire Displaces Family, Pet Lost in Blaze

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A devastating house fire in the 1500 block of 6th Street South in Fargo has left a family displaced and tragically claimed the life of one pet. The fire broke out around 5 p.m., and while firefighters were able to contain the flames to one room, the entire house suffered extensive… Continue reading Tragic Fargo House Fire Displaces Family, Pet Lost in Blaze

Watercraft Safety Reminder After Family Rescued from Capsized Boat in Douglas County

Watercraft Safety Reminder After Family Rescued from Capsized Boat in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is stressing the importance of wearing life jackets after two adults and two children were rescued from a capsized boat on Bird Lake in Osakis Township. The incident occurred on Saturday when the group of hunters struggled to stay afloat after their waders filled with… Continue reading Watercraft Safety Reminder After Family Rescued from Capsized Boat in Douglas County

UPDATE: Family and Friends Seek Your Assistance in Locating Missing Woman

UPDATE: Family & Friends Are Asking For Your Help In Finding Missing Woman WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) The family and friends of Olivia Lone Bear are asking for your help in finding her. Family has now received tip she may be in the Red Lake, Minnesota area.

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Porn Production and Plotting Violent Attack on Victim’s Family

Michael Kurkowski

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Kurkowski, a 31-year-old man from Owatonna, Minnesota, has been sentenced to three decades in prison after pleading guilty to producing child porn and threatening graphic violence against his victim’s family. This shocking case began when Kurkowski was convicted of corruption of a minor and sexually exploiting a boy in Pennsylvania in… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Porn Production and Plotting Violent Attack on Victim’s Family

BREAKING NEWS: Truck Overturns in Northern Valley; Family Member Confirms Driver’s Safety

BREAKING NEWS: Truck Rollover In Northern Valley * Family Member Says Driver Is OK OSLO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There’s been a sugar beet truck rollover on the Oslo exit of Interstate-29 in the Northern Valley. A family member says the driver is OK.

Exclusive: Interview with Family Member of Grand Forks Woman Discovered Hanging from Tree

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Family Member Of Grand Forks Woman Found Hanging From Tree GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A deceased Grand Forks woman was found hanging from a tree early Sunday morning. We have an interview with the victim’s son-in-law.

Tragic Incident: Whole Family from Manvel, North Dakota Dies in Car Accident

BREAKING NEWS: Entire Manvel, North Dakota Family Killed In Crash BILLINGS, MT (trfnews.i234.me) The search for a family from Manvel, North Dakota who went missing on a Thanksgiving trip through Montana is over. All of them died in a crash near Billings, Montana.

Lisbon Man Threatens Father Over Laughing Gas, Receives Suspended Sentence

Hunter Mairs

LISBON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Lisbon, North Dakota man, Hunter Mairs, 31, was given a suspended sentence after threatening to kill his father over nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Mairs pleaded guilty to four charges, including terrorizing, simple assault, interference with an emergency call, and drug paraphernalia. The court sentenced Mairs to a… Continue reading Lisbon Man Threatens Father Over Laughing Gas, Receives Suspended Sentence

Survival Against Odds: Family Overcomes Strange and Perilous Situation

Family Survives Bizarre, Life Threatening Incident THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is facing a 2nd Degree Murder charge, after allegedly trying to drive over a motorcyclist in a bizarre incident.

UPDATE: Family Provides Details on Tragic Dog Attack Involving Young Boy

UPDATE: Family Explains Fatal Dog Attack Of Boy FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding the fatal dog attack of a boy on the Spirit Lake Nation near Devils Lake, North Dakota on Sunday and identification of the victim.

Arizona Tragedy: North Dakota Family Found Murdered, Son Accused

North Dakota Family Murdered In Arizona, Son Is Suspect CASA GRANDE, AZ (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota family who moved to Arizona a couple of years ago were found murdered in their home south of Phoenix on Sunday. Their son has been named as the suspect.

Identifying the Bismarck Family Involved in Deadly Weekend Crash on I-94

UPDATE: Bismarck Family In Deadly Weekend Crash On I-94 Identified TOWER CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified a Bismarck family that was in a deadly Saturday night crash on Interstate-94 near Tower City, North Dakota.

FAMILY TIES: Major Drug Trafficking Case Unfolds in Moorhead, Minnesota

FAMILY AFFAIR: Major Drug Crime Case In Moorhead, Minnesota MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) First court appearances today for 3 family members, all charged in a major drug crimes case.

Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

RED WING – In a deeply emotional court hearing, Hunter Matthew McCutchen, a Red Wing man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the brutal murder of his 2-month-old son. The courtroom on Friday, September 6, was filled with grief as family members, investigators, and professionals who worked on the case delivered powerful victim-impact… Continue reading Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

Family Demands Justice for William 'Billy' Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation

Emily Stevens

WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The tragic death of 28-year-old Emily Stevens on the White Earth Reservation remains shrouded in mystery five years later. Stevens, a mother of three, was struck and killed by a car while walking home from the Shooting Star Casino near Bagley on September 12, 2019. Her family is marking… Continue reading Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation

Thief River Falls Man Charged with Assaulting Family Member and Deputy

Cody M. Meekma

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody M. Meekma of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, is facing serious criminal charges following an alleged violent altercation with a family member and a responding deputy. According to reports, Meekma assaulted a male family member by injuring his forehead, holding him on the ground, choking him, and taking away… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Assaulting Family Member and Deputy

Man from Thief River Falls Charged with Alleged Assault on Family Member and Deputy

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly assaulting a family member and deputy.

’77 Sunset Strip’ and ‘Wilderness Family’ Star Robert Logan Dies at 82

Robert Logan

Robert Logan, the beloved actor known for his roles in the classic TV series 77 Sunset Strip and the family-friendly Wilderness Family film series, has passed away at the age of 82. Logan, who brought a unique charm and rugged appeal to his roles, died on August 9, 2024. He was a cherished figure in… Continue reading ’77 Sunset Strip’ and ‘Wilderness Family’ Star Robert Logan Dies at 82

Help Identify the Unknown Veteran: Baudette Woman Seeks to Reunite Photo with Family

Help Identify the Unknown Veteran: Baudette Woman Seeks to Reunite Photo with Family

BAUDTTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Baudette, Minnesota woman, K. Adams, is seeking help to identify an unknown veteran in a photograph she discovered while sorting through her late mother’s belongings. Adams, who found the photo among her mother’s old keepsakes, is determined not to discard it but instead hopes to reunite it with the veteran’s… Continue reading Help Identify the Unknown Veteran: Baudette Woman Seeks to Reunite Photo with Family

Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative’s Vehicle

Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative's Vehicle

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the estate of a deceased person. Joshua Powers, 45, has been charged with felony theft of property. According to court documents, the incident took place on July 11th, when the victim, holding power of attorney… Continue reading Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative’s Vehicle

Family Identifies Children Killed in Tragic Jamestown Crash

Family Identifies Children Killed in Tragic Jamestown Crash

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The victims of a devastating crash that injured six people and claimed the lives of two children near Jamestown, North Dakota, on Monday have been identified by family members. The accident occurred on Interstate 94, seven miles west of Jamestown, at around 5:00 p.m. when a Suburban, driven by 30-year-old Stasia… Continue reading Family Identifies Children Killed in Tragic Jamestown Crash

Former Fire Chief Dies a Hero at Trump Rally, Shielding Family from Gunfire

Corey Comperatore

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, was killed while protecting his family during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Comperatore, 50, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter from the bullets, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed. President… Continue reading Former Fire Chief Dies a Hero at Trump Rally, Shielding Family from Gunfire

Fargo Family Feud: Man Faces Charges in Wild Dog Ownership Dispute

Jeffery W. Wood

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, Jeffrey W. Wood, is facing serious criminal charges after a heated family dispute over dog ownership turned violent. According to court documents, Wood has been charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. The incident occurred on July 6th when two male family members reported that Wood… Continue reading Fargo Family Feud: Man Faces Charges in Wild Dog Ownership Dispute

Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage

Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida, formerly known as Benjamin James Bellanger, 47, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree property damage. On October 16, 2022, a White Earth police officer responded to a disturbance at a White Earth residence. The complaint involved Ogitchida smashing the windows… Continue reading Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage

🚨 Dramatic Arrest in Wahpeton After Armed Assault Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order

WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A shelter-in-place order was issued in Wahpeton Friday afternoon after police responded to an armed assault on 3rd St. N. Police Chief Matthew Anderson reported that 20-year-old Nathan Deemer had assaulted a family member and pointed a gun at them. A perimeter was quickly established, allowing the family to safely exit… Continue reading 🚨 Dramatic Arrest in Wahpeton After Armed Assault Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order

UPDATE: Family of Suspect Denies Randomly Attacking Downtown Fargo Fight

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The family of suspects in a recent downtown Fargo fight says it was no random attack. They say 2 of the men were assaulted were part of a group that attacked suspect Moreno with a boxcutter.