UPDATE: Former Boyfriend Arrested in Connection with Infant Assault

UPDATE: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Connection To Baby Beating FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An ex-boyfriend has been arrested in connection to a baby beating at Fort Totten, North Dakota. The victim is now recovering at a Fargo hospital.

Saturday Morning: One or Two Nations Under President Trump? A Conversation with Former ND Senator Byron Dorgan

SATURDAY MORNING: 1 Or 2 Nations Under President Trump? A Talk With Former ND Sen. Byron Dorgan WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News’s Neil Berg talks with former North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan, regarding the state of our Country. You might be surprised to hear what he has to say! Watch Saturday morning!

Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens Passes at 83

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens passed away today at the age of 83 in Rochester, Minnesota. Owens, remembered for her leadership during the devastating flood of 1997, was a beloved figure in her community. A Legacy of Leadership Pat Owens served as the mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, during… Continue reading Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens Passes at 83

Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota

Pat Owens

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens passed away today at the age of 83 in Rochester, Minnesota. Owens, remembered for her leadership during the devastating flood of 1997, was a beloved figure in her community. A Legacy of Leadership Pat Owens served as the mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, during… Continue reading Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota

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

Warren, MN Lawyer Arrested; Former Wife from Grand Forks in Critical Condition After 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 Lawyer Arrested; Former Wife from Grand Forks in Critical Condition After Assault

Charges Dismissed After Former Beltrami County IT Director Passes Away

Former Beltrami County IT Director Charged On Tuesday, Now Deceased * Charges Dismissed BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Beltrami County’s former IT Director was charged with a string of felony crimes on Tuesday. Now he’s deceased. No word on his cause of death. Charges in the case have been dismissed.

Charges Filed Against Former Grand Forks-EGF Restaurants Operator

Defunct Grand Forks-EGF Restaurants Operator Charged GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The operator of restaurants in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is now facing criminal charges. Joe Bushaw allegedly deducted money from an employees check for child support, but never paid all the money to the State.

Gunshots Fired at Donald Trump Rally in Pennsylvania, Former President Rushed Off-Stage

Pennsylvania (trfnews.i234.me) – Gunshots were reportedly fired at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, leading to the former president being rushed off-stage by security staff. During his speech, Trump appeared to fall to the ground, quickly surrounded by armed security. He stayed down for around a minute before rising to his feet, pumping his fist in… Continue reading Gunshots Fired at Donald Trump Rally in Pennsylvania, Former President Rushed Off-Stage

Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg Set for August Plea Hearing in Child Sex Tourism Case

Ray Holmberg

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A plea hearing for former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has been scheduled for early August. The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. on August 8 at the Quentin N. Burdick Federal Courthouse in Fargo. Holmberg, a Republican, is expected to admit to traveling to Prague multiple times with the… Continue reading Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg Set for August Plea Hearing in Child Sex Tourism Case

Hockey World Mourns: Former NHL Star Sergei Berezin Dies at 52

Sergei Berezin

The hockey community is mourning the loss of Sergei Berezin, a former NHL star, who passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday. Berezin, who played seven seasons in the NHL, was a dynamic winger known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Berezin was selected… Continue reading Hockey World Mourns: Former NHL Star Sergei Berezin Dies at 52

Former State Senator Ray Holmberg to Plead Guilty in Shocking Child Sex Case

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former State Senator Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks is expected to plead guilty in federal court to charges of traveling to Europe to engage in sexual activities with minors. According to the plea agreement, Holmberg made multiple trips from North Dakota to Prague, Czech Republic, between June 24, 2011, and November… Continue reading Former State Senator Ray Holmberg to Plead Guilty in Shocking Child Sex Case

Charges Dismissed Against Former School Counselor in Sex Crimes Case

Brendon Thomas Parsley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At the conclusion of a preliminary hearing on Friday morning, June 21, in Nelson County court, Judge Kristi Venhuizen dismissed the case against former Dakota Prairie School counselor Brendon Thomas Parsley, 48, who was accused of soliciting, luring, and sexually assaulting students. Parsley faced three Class C felonies for crimes… Continue reading Charges Dismissed Against Former School Counselor in Sex Crimes Case

Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Ryan Baron, Aaron Doss

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Baron, the former superintendent of the Midkota School District in North Dakota, now faces several federal child exploitation charges. Initially charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials last November, Baron was federally indicted on June 6, the same day his state trial was set for mid-September. The federal case was… Continue reading Former School Superintendent Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges

🚨 Former School Superintendent and Fargo Man Face Federal Child Porn Charges

Ryan Baron, Aaron Doss

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ryan Baron, the former superintendent of Midkota Schools in North Dakota, and Aaron Doss of Fargo are now facing federal child pornography charges. Initially, Baron was charged in District Court with child porn offenses. Doss was later charged in District Court with promoting the sexual performance of a juvenile female in… Continue reading 🚨 Former School Superintendent and Fargo Man Face Federal Child Porn Charges

President Biden Holds Slight Lead Over Former President Trump in Minnesota Poll

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The latest Minnesota poll indicates President Biden leading over former President Donald Trump, primarily due to Biden’s significant advantage in the central Metro counties of Hennepin and Ramsey. Analyst Steven Shear from Carlton College notes Biden’s lead of over three to one in these counties. However, Trump leads in the… Continue reading President Biden Holds Slight Lead Over Former President Trump in Minnesota Poll

Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86

605 Marian Robinson, the beloved mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. Statements from both the Obama and Robinson families confirmed the news. Marian Robinson was not only the mother of Michelle Obama but also the mother-in-law of former President Barack Obama. Her passing marks the… Continue reading Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86

Former East Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 30-Year Sentence for Gross Sexual Imposition

Manuel Martinez Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former resident of East Grand Forks, Manuel Martinez Jr., has pled guilty to four counts of Class Double A Gross Sexual Imposition. Under the terms of a plea agreement, he could face up to 30 years in prison if approved by a judge during sentencing on August 30th. The… Continue reading Former East Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 30-Year Sentence for Gross Sexual Imposition

🏀 Former Lobo Star Drew Gordon Tragically Dies in Car Accident at 33

🏀 Former Lobo Star Drew Gordon Tragically Dies in Car Accident at 33

432 Drew Gordon, a former New Mexico men’s basketball standout and two-time All-Mountain West selection, died in a car accident on Thursday, May 30, in Oregon. He was 33 years old. Gordon transferred from UCLA and shone for the Lobos during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. As a senior, he led the Mountain West in… Continue reading 🏀 Former Lobo Star Drew Gordon Tragically Dies in Car Accident at 33

Former Fargo School Employee Charge, Nude Photos Exchange With Student

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former employee at Davies High School in Fargo, North Dakota is facing criminal charges after allegedly exchanging explicit photos with a male student. Ashley Jordan Peterson, who worked as a positive behavior technician until her termination in October 2023, has been charged with felony promoting sexual performance by a minor… Continue reading Former Fargo School Employee Charge, Nude Photos Exchange With Student

Former President Trump Scheduled to Speak at Lincoln Reagan Dinner Amid Planned Protests

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Minnesota today to headline a fundraising dinner for the Minnesota Republican Party. Trump will be the featured speaker at tonight’s Lincoln Reagan Dinner in St. Paul. Despite stating he wouldn’t return to Minnesota if he lost the state in 2020, Trump,… Continue reading Former President Trump Scheduled to Speak at Lincoln Reagan Dinner Amid Planned Protests

Former Fargo Businessman Facing Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Barrett Prody

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Barrett Prody, the owner of the now-closed JT Cigarro’s in Fargo, is facing federal drug trafficking charges. According to a federal complaint, Prody was involved in transporting large quantities of cocaine from Florida to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The charges include selling cocaine to confidential informants. I’m Neil Berg, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Barrett Prody

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Barrett Clair Prody, a friend of O.J. Simpson and former owner of a cigar bar in Fargo, has been accused of leading a drug trafficking ring that brought cocaine to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Prody, 51, appeared in the North Dakota U.S. District Court on April 16, facing charges of conspiracy to possess… Continue reading O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Former Hardee’s Employee Charged with Felony Theft After $1,300 Goes Missing from Purse

Cameron E. Quick

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cameron E. Quick, 22, a former Hardee’s employee in Moorhead, Minnesota, is facing a felony theft charge following the disappearance of $1,300 from a purse on March 20th. The store manager reported Quick after surveillance footage revealed him taking $1,300 in $100 bills from the purse. I’m Neil Berg reporting for… Continue reading Former Hardee’s Employee Charged with Felony Theft After $1,300 Goes Missing from Purse

Former Ramsey County Deputy Faces Criminal Charges

DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin G. Myrum, a former deputy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in Devils Lake, North Dakota, is confronting criminal charges after 16 years of service. Charges: Myrum faces serious charges, including felony theft by a public servant and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property under $500. Allegations: Court documents reveal… Continue reading Former Ramsey County Deputy Faces Criminal Charges

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

Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

Matthew Richard Adamson

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Richard Adamson, a 45-year-old former deputy from Olmsted County, Rochester, is indicted on multiple federal charges related to child sexual abuse. Indicted on April 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Adamson faces charges including production and attempted production of child sexual abuse materials, coercion, and… Continue reading Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Levi Tande

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction: Levi Tande, a former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy last summer. He changed his plea to guilty during a January hearing.… Continue reading Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Former Todd’s Electric Employee Faces Multiple Charges

Brandi R. Veer

KENNEDY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – 32-year-old Brandi Rose Veer of Stephen, Minnesota, is facing serious criminal charges related to alleged misuse of a company credit card while employed at Todd’s Electric in Kennedy, Minnesota. Veer, who served as a financial officer and secretary, is accused of committing felony financial transaction card fraud, along with 16 misdemeanor… Continue reading Former Todd’s Electric Employee Faces Multiple Charges

Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling turn of events, Wendy Jane Sullivan, 59, former Emerado city auditor, appeared in court, waving her preliminary hearing and entering a plea of not guilty to two severe felonies. Allegations Unveiled Sullivan stands accused of perpetrating two Class A felonies, including theft exceeding $50,000 and misapplication of… Continue reading Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct

Former Richland County Water Board Employee Faces 5 Felony Theft Charges

Tiffany Ann Bladow

WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking revelation, Tiffany Ann Bladow, a resident of Wahpeton, North Dakota, is entangled in legal trouble as she faces five felony counts related to theft. Bladow, who previously served as the secretary-treasurer for the Richland County Water Board, now finds herself at the center of a criminal investigation. Allegations… Continue reading Former Richland County Water Board Employee Faces 5 Felony Theft Charges

Former Bemidji Coach Receives 4-Year Prison Term

Jeffrey L. Booge

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey Booge, a 46-year-old resident of Solway, has been sentenced for two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter. Sentencing Details On April 2, Booge received a sentence of 45 days at Beltrami County Jail, with two days of credit for time served, starting April 12. Additionally,… Continue reading Former Bemidji Coach Receives 4-Year Prison Term

Fargo Man Charged With Sharing Child Pornography With Former School Superintendent

Aaron Nicholas Doss

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is facing criminal charges after allegedly sharing child pornography with a former school superintendent who was already facing child porn charges. Aaron Nicholas Doss, 31, has been charged with two felonies: promoting sexual performance by a minor and possession of certain materials prohibited. According to court documents, Doss shared… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged With Sharing Child Pornography With Former School Superintendent

Former Crookston HR Coordinator Faces Felony Theft Charges Over $4,300 Missing Funds

Jordan Bergquist

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jordan Bergquist, the former Human Resources Coordinator for the City of Crookston, finds himself at the center of legal trouble as he faces four felony counts of theft. The charges stem from an investigation revealing discrepancies in payroll transactions, resulting in over $4,300 in missing funds. Audit Unveils Irregularities: The city’s… Continue reading Former Crookston HR Coordinator Faces Felony Theft Charges Over $4,300 Missing Funds