Rochester, Minnesota ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Two Rochester residents are facing felony charges after allegedly posing as relatives of a boy in a viral video tied to a major fundraiser. According to court records, Abdirahman Omar Yusuf, 20, and Ayan Abdiweli Othowaa, 23, have each been charged with theft by swindle and theft by false… Continue reading Rochester Pair Charged in $340K Viral Fundraiser Fraud
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Propane Explosion Destroys Home Near Bemidji – Family Loses Everything Just Before Retirement | Beltrami County | trfnews.i234.me
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — In the early hours of Saturday, May 31, 2025, a catastrophic house fire erupted at 6762 Martin Lane Southeast, east of Bemidji, Minnesota. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a propane tank explosion, completely destroyed the residence of Gary and Terry Wilson. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The Wilsons, who were… Continue reading Propane Explosion Destroys Home Near Bemidji – Family Loses Everything Just Before Retirement | Beltrami County | trfnews.i234.me
Tragic ATV Accident at Reynolds Fundraiser Leaves Participant Injured
Reynolds, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me)—An ATV rider sustained injuries west of Reynolds during a fundraiser event on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on 23rd Street Avenue, where the rider was reportedly ejected from the vehicle. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to assist the injured participant. The fundraiser, organized by the Beehive… Continue reading Tragic ATV Accident at Reynolds Fundraiser Leaves Participant Injured
Former Rothsay Clerk Charged with $50K Theft from City and Charity Funds
ROTHSAY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former clerk and treasurer for the City of Rothsay, Minnesota, Lisa Marie Zimmerman, 37, is accused of embezzling more than $48,000 from the city between November 2021 and August 2022. Court documents allege that Zimmerman took cash utility payments, and recorded them as checks, but did not deposit the money.… Continue reading Former Rothsay Clerk Charged with $50K Theft from City and Charity Funds