LATEST UPDATE: Sunday Night Stabbing Incident and Mental Health Response in Grand Forks

UPDATE: Report Of Sunday Night Stabbing & Mental Health Call In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a report of a possible stabbing and a separate mental health call in Grand Forks Sunday night.

🚨 Pantsless Man Strolls Through Grand Forks, Undergoes Mental Health Evaluation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A peculiar incident caught the attention of Grand Forks residents on Sunday morning. A man was seen walking down the 1700 block of South 17th Street, behind Grand City’s Mall, wearing only shorts that were pulled down. A photo of the scene was submitted by a TRF News viewer, sparking… Continue reading 🚨 Pantsless Man Strolls Through Grand Forks, Undergoes Mental Health Evaluation

Disturbing Case of Mental Health Struggles in Bemidji

Frightening Example Of A Mental Health Issue In Bemidji BEMIIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Police on an almost daily basis deal with mental health issues in towns across our region. Here’s an example of a frightening one in Bemidji.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Bemidji Police Statement, Subject Pepperballed, Mental Health Evaluation

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update from Bemidji Police regarding a subject who was pepperballed Thursday night. The male subject was apparently suffering a mental health episode. On July 11th, at 8:45 p.m., Bemidji police responded to a welfare check at a residence on 21st Street Northwest. Officers learned that a 35-year-old male… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Bemidji Police Statement, Subject Pepperballed, Mental Health Evaluation

Bemidji Police Use Pepper Balls to Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Mental Health Crisis

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update from Bemidji Police regarding a subject who was pepperballed Thursday night. The male subject was apparently suffering a mental health episode. On July 11th, at 8:45 p.m., Bemidji police responded to a welfare check at a residence on 21st Street Northwest. Officers learned that a 35-year-old male… Continue reading Bemidji Police Use Pepper Balls to Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Mental Health Crisis

The Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – The U.S. Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing the rapidly increasing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, has called for several measures to address the crisis, including: Banning automatic rifles Introducing universal background checks for gun purchases Regulating… Continue reading The Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

Health & Wellness Expo Happening Now at Town Square in Downtown Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Altru and other organizations are hosting the Live Grand Health and Wellness Expo at Town Square in Downtown Grand Forks today, running until 3:00 p.m. This is the third year of the Live Grand Health and Wellness Expo, and the first time it’s being held at Town Square, having grown… Continue reading Health & Wellness Expo Happening Now at Town Square in Downtown Grand Forks

Minnesota Health Department Hosts Meetings on Drinking Water Safety

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – This week, the Minnesota State Health Department is holding public meetings in southeast Minnesota to inform private well owners about efforts to address concerns regarding nitrates in drinking water, which can cause the potentially fatal blue baby syndrome. Tanny Eisenhower from the Department stated that community water systems undergo regular… Continue reading Minnesota Health Department Hosts Meetings on Drinking Water Safety

Heavy Police Response to Mental Health Crisis in Drayton, North Dakota

DRAYTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Drayton, North Dakota, found itself at the center of a tense situation this Sunday evening as a significant police presence descended upon the town. Located approximately 40 miles north of Grand Forks along Interstate 29, the community was rattled by the unfolding events. Reports streamed in about a concentrated law enforcement… Continue reading Heavy Police Response to Mental Health Crisis in Drayton, North Dakota

University of Minnesota Study Delves into Loneliness Epidemic’s Health Implications

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – As the loneliness epidemic continues to grip society, researchers at the University of Minnesota are delving into its causes and potential health ramifications. Associate Professor Carrie Henning Smith, leading the study, sheds light on the alarming link between prolonged loneliness and a myriad of negative health outcomes. Despite its prevalence, prolonged… Continue reading University of Minnesota Study Delves into Loneliness Epidemic’s Health Implications

Mental Health Emergency Leads to Dramatic Water Rescue in Moose Lake

MOOSE LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A distress call reporting a man exhibiting erratic behavior triggered a dramatic water rescue operation in Moose Lake Township. According to authorities, the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a 32-year-old man in a mental health crisis along the bike trail. Deputies, along with the Minnesota DNR, rushed to… Continue reading Mental Health Emergency Leads to Dramatic Water Rescue in Moose Lake