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Former Griggs County, ND Sheriff Charged
COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Michael Beaver, the former Sheriff of Griggs County North Dakota has been charged with felony Tampering with Public Records.
📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰
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 📰
No Weed? No Fair For Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has announced he will not be attending the Minnesota State Fair this year, citing the event’s ban on cannabis as his reason for boycotting. Ventura expressed frustration that while alcohol and tobacco are permitted on the fairgrounds, legally sanctioned cannabis is not. A longtime advocate… Continue reading No Weed? No Fair For Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura
Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had two prestigious awards rescinded following his guilty plea to criminal sex acts involving children. The North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) both revoked honors previously awarded to Holmberg. The NDLA, which had named Holmberg a… Continue reading Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
Tech Pioneer Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a key figure in Google’s early history, has died at the age of 56. Wojcicki, who played a pivotal role in the rise of YouTube and was one of Google’s first employees, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis… Continue reading Tech Pioneer Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Former Idaho Senator Steve Symms Passes Away at 86, Leaving a Legacy of Conservative Impact
Former U.S. Senator Steve Symms, a key figure in Idaho’s political history, has died at the age of 86. Known for his staunch conservative views, Symms served two terms in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1993, after a successful stint in the House of Representatives starting in 1973. Symms played a significant role in… Continue reading Former Idaho Senator Steve Symms Passes Away at 86, Leaving a Legacy of Conservative Impact
Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Plans
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ray Holmberg, an 80-year-old former state senator from Grand Forks, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to charges of traveling to Prague with the intent to sexually abuse a minor. Holmberg appeared in U.S. District Court in Fargo on Thursday, August 8, 2024, where Federal Judge Daniel Hovland accepted his guilty plea.… Continue reading Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Plans
Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back Duane Thomas Dies at 77
455 Duane Thomas, the enigmatic and talented running back who helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to their first Super Bowl victory in 1971, has passed away at the age of 77. Thomas died on Sunday, as confirmed by team sources. Known for his extraordinary athleticism and quiet demeanor, Thomas played a pivotal role in the… Continue reading Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back Duane Thomas Dies at 77
Former ND Senator Repeatedly Violates Release Conditions Ahead of Child Abuse Plea
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former North Dakota senator, set to admit to traveling abroad to sexually abuse a child, has repeatedly violated his release conditions, a federal report reveals. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, has accessed the internet multiple times without approval since his federal indictment in October, according to a U.S. Pretrial Services report… Continue reading Former ND Senator Repeatedly Violates Release Conditions Ahead of Child Abuse Plea
Additional Charges Filed Against Former Superintendent in Karlstad, MN
More Former Superintendent Trouble In Karlstad, MN, Charge Filed KARLSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another former Superintendent at Tri-Valley Schools in Karlstad, Minnesota is facing a criminal charge.
Former Bemidji Basketball Player Sentenced In Sex Case
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, Colin Schaefer, a former basketball player at Bemidji State University, has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation following his guilty plea in the alleged sexual assault case involving a juvenile. The 24-year-old Sun Prairie, Wisconsin native met the 15-year-old victim through popular dating… Continue reading Former Bemidji Basketball Player Sentenced In Sex Case
Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal judge sentenced former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Roman Sobottke to “time served” on Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a domestic violence case on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Sobottke pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife by strangulation on December 25, 2018. The case, delayed for years due to Sobottke’s… Continue reading Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case
Former Minnesota Governor Dayton Ties the Knot
Former Minnesota Governor Dayton Gets Married ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Former Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced on his facebook page that he married a former staffer.
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
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 State Senator Ray Holmberg’s Grand Forks Residence Subjected to Search
Grand Forks Home Of Former State Senator Ray Holmberg Searched GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities search of the home of former Grand Forks Senator, Ray Holmberg.
Former Minnesota Governor Launches New Ad for Cannabis Business
Minnesota Ex-Governor In Cannabis Business, Unveils New Ad COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota ex-governor Jesse Ventura has announced he’s in the cannabis business.
Former Fire Chief Dies a Hero at Trump Rally, Shielding Family from Gunfire
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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