14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

ATLANTA – Tragedy struck Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday when 14-year-old Colt Gray opened fire, killing two students and two teachers while injuring nine others. The suspect, who had been previously interviewed by law enforcement over online threats, was quickly apprehended by deputies after the attack. Gray will be tried as an… Continue reading 14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

High Winds Derail 43 Train Cars in Steele, North Dakota: Cleanup Underway

High Winds Derail 43 Train Cars in Steele, North Dakota: Cleanup Underway

STEELE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cleanup operations continue in Steele, North Dakota, after 43 cars of a BNSF train were derailed by strong winds, possibly from a tornado, on Wednesday night. The train had stopped due to a tornado warning when the high winds struck, causing the empty cars to come off the tracks. No one… Continue reading High Winds Derail 43 Train Cars in Steele, North Dakota: Cleanup Underway

False Bomb Threat Locks Down South High School in Fargo: No Danger Found After Thorough Investigation

False Bomb Threat Locks Down South High School in Fargo: No Danger Found After Thorough Investigation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – South High School in Fargo, North Dakota, experienced a tense afternoon on Wednesday when a bomb threat forced the school into lockdown. The unsettling event unfolded around 2 p.m. when the school office received a chilling phone call claiming bombs had been planted both in and around the school. Given the… Continue reading False Bomb Threat Locks Down South High School in Fargo: No Danger Found After Thorough Investigation

Lockdown After Bomb Threat At Fargo High School Today

False Bomb Threat Locks Down South High School in Fargo: No Danger Found After Thorough Investigation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – South High School in Fargo, North Dakota, experienced a tense afternoon on Wednesday when a bomb threat forced the school into lockdown. The unsettling event unfolded around 2 p.m. when the school office received a chilling phone call claiming bombs had been planted both in and around the school. Given the… Continue reading Lockdown After Bomb Threat At Fargo High School Today

Sleeping Man in Legion Hall Puts Roosevelt, Minnesota on High Alert

Sleeping Man In Legion Puts Roosevelt, Minnesota On High Alert ROOSEVELT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man found sleeping in the Legion Hall put Roosevelt, Minnesota on high alert Sunday.

Lincoln High School Unveils Major Policy Changes to Prepare Students for Adulthood

Lincoln High School Unveils Major Policy Changes to Prepare Students for Adulthood

“High school is the last stop before adulthood,” stated Kayla Lian, principal of Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, as she and Carrie Anderson, the new dean of students, introduced significant updates to the student handbook to the Board of Education. These changes aim to better prepare students for life beyond high school. Key… Continue reading Lincoln High School Unveils Major Policy Changes to Prepare Students for Adulthood

UPDATE: False Report of Active Shooter at Red River High School in Grand Forks

UPDATE: Active Shooter Hoax At Red River High School In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police say a 911 call to dispatch was a hoax. No shots fired and no injuries at Red River High School in Grand Forks on this Thursday morning.

Building Boom in Bismarck-Mandan Thrives Despite High Interest Rates

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Despite rising interest rates and a median listing price of around $360,000 for a single-family home, Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota, are experiencing a significant building boom. The area is expanding in all directions, except to the west, where the Missouri River acts as a natural barrier. Andrew Meldal, a home… Continue reading Building Boom in Bismarck-Mandan Thrives Despite High Interest Rates

Minnesota National Guard Recruiter Accused of Sexual Misconduct with High School Student

Minnesota National Guard Recruiter Facing Sex Charges Involving High School Student ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing sex charges while he worked as a recruiter for the Minnesota National Guard at the Roseau High School.

“Sweet Valley High” Creator Francine Pascal Dies at 92

Francine Pascal

Francine Pascal, the creator of the iconic “Sweet Valley High” book series, has passed away at the age of 92. Pascal died on July 28, 2024, in Manhattan, New York, due to lymphoma. The “Sweet Valley High” series, which debuted in 1983, became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 200 million copies worldwide and spawning numerous… Continue reading “Sweet Valley High” Creator Francine Pascal Dies at 92

BREAKING NEWS: Woman Trying To Walk Through High Speed Traffic In Duluth

Woman Attempting to Cross Interstate in Duluth Safe After Intervention

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Tuesday morning, shortly after 9:00 a.m., emergency responders were called to a potentially dangerous situation in Duluth, Minnesota. A woman carrying plastic bags attempted to cross multiple lanes of high-speed traffic on Interstate 35 near the lakeshore. After being checked by medical personnel, the woman continued her attempt to cross… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Woman Trying To Walk Through High Speed Traffic In Duluth

How PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS Keep Prices High & Are Driving Local Pharmacies Out Of Business

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – A regional pharmacist has criticized Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) for keeping prescription drug prices high and contributing to the closure of local pharmacies. According to this pharmacist, PBMs control which drugs are available to pharmacies and set the prices, often leading to inflated costs for consumers and financial struggles for smaller… Continue reading How PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS Keep Prices High & Are Driving Local Pharmacies Out Of Business

Thief River Falls High School Senior Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

Thief River Falls High School Senior Facing Child Porn Charges THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota high school senior is facing child porn charges.

Eastbound Interstate 90 mile marker 207, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County Crash 2024-07-23 23:34:04

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24103326 Date/Time: 07/23/2024 21:32   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Eastbound Interstate 90 mile marker 207, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County   Description: The Chevrolet Tahoe was heading Eastbound on Interstate 90 when it lost control.     Road… Continue reading Eastbound Interstate 90 mile marker 207, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-07-23 23:34:04

Disco Queen Evelyn Thomas Passes Away at 70

Evelyn Thomas

Evelyn Thomas, the powerhouse vocalist renowned for her hit single “High Energy,” passed away on Sunday, July 21, at the age of 70. Her longtime producer and mentor, Ian Levine, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Facebook post. Thomas, born in Chicago, became an influential figure in the disco and Hi-NRG music scenes. Her iconic… Continue reading Disco Queen Evelyn Thomas Passes Away at 70

URGENT UPDATE: High Water Shuts Down Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-EGF

BREAKING NEWS: High Water Closes Sorlie Bridge In Downtown Grand Forks-EGF GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The rising Red River has closed the Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue between downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Crews are installing flood gates in the levee system.

BREAKING NEWS: Bemidji High School Gun Report Deemed Safe, No Incident Occurs

BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Gun At Bemidji High School Ends Without Incident BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There was a large police presence at the Bemidji High School Monday morning, following a report that a student possibly brought a gun to school. It all ended without incident. We’re waiting on word of whether a gun was actually… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Bemidji High School Gun Report Deemed Safe, No Incident Occurs

Highway 30 / 44th Avenue SW, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County Crash 2024-07-18 12:06:11

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24103228 Date/Time: 07/18/2024 09:43   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Highway 30 / 44th Avenue SW, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County   Description: The Chevrolet Silverado was eastbound on Highway 30. The Freightliner Semi was southbound on 44th Avenue.… Continue reading Highway 30 / 44th Avenue SW, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-07-18 12:06:11

Flooding on Rainy Lake and High Water Levels on Lake of the Woods

Flooding On Rainy Lake, High Water On Lake Of The Woods… Some Flooding LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Lake of the Woods is nearing record levels with some flooding as the flood fight continues to the east along Rainy Lake.

Tensions High as RNC Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Heightened Security

MILWAUKEE, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – The Republican National Convention gets underway today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with heightened security measures following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Minnesota law enforcement officers and National Guard troops are part of the comprehensive security efforts requested by Wisconsin’s Governor for the event. Police officers from Rochester and Bloomington,… Continue reading Tensions High as RNC Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Heightened Security

Westbound Interstate 90 Mile Post 212, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County Crash 2024-07-10 00:53:29

Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24103094 Date/Time: 07/09/2024 17:14   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Westbound Interstate 90 Mile Post 212, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County   Description: The Honda SUV was westbound interstate 90 when it left the road at mile post 212… Continue reading Westbound Interstate 90 Mile Post 212, HIGH FOREST TWP, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-07-10 00:53:29

Bomb Threat Shakes Grand Marais Pride Event: Authorities on High Alert

GRAND MARAIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are on high alert as they investigate a bomb threat targeting a Pride event in Grand Marais. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office reported that the threat was directed at attendees of the Saturday event. A precautionary sweep of the area revealed no explosives, and the Crowing… Continue reading Bomb Threat Shakes Grand Marais Pride Event: Authorities on High Alert

High School Parking Lot Collision: Chevy vs. Chevy

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 21 at 12:01 p.m., police responded to an accident in the Lincoln High School parking lot. Ava Berg, from Thief River Falls, was driving a 2007 Chevy and maneuvering around a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by Kale Masseth, also from Thief River Falls. Masseth had stopped to… Continue reading High School Parking Lot Collision: Chevy vs. Chevy

Minor Collision at Lincoln High School Parking Lot

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 22 at 8:11 a.m., police responded to a report of an accident in the Lincoln High School parking lot. Miranda Novak of St. Hilaire was driving a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and attempting to park. As she backed up to straighten her vehicle, the right mirror of… Continue reading Minor Collision at Lincoln High School Parking Lot

HIGH SCHOOL PROTEST: Native Song Barred From Graduation Ceremony

HINCKLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a musical protest, over 50 students gathered outside Hinckley-Finlayson High School on Wednesday afternoon, demanding the reversal of a school board decision to remove a traditional Native song from this year’s graduation ceremony. “It makes me happy that people actually care about what’s going on here,” said senior Kaiya Wilson.… Continue reading HIGH SCHOOL PROTEST: Native Song Barred From Graduation Ceremony

High School Students Hospitalized After Highway Accident: Community Rallies for Support

FOREST LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Forest Lake Area High School is shaken after two 15-year-old students were struck by a car while crossing Highway 61 Tuesday afternoon. As of Wednesday morning, the teens remain hospitalized, receiving the best care possible. The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed their ages but withheld their names. School officials provided an… Continue reading High School Students Hospitalized After Highway Accident: Community Rallies for Support

Accident at Lincoln High School Parking Lot: Vehicles Collide with No Injuries Reported

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 5 at 11:53 a.m., authorities were alerted to an accident in the parking lot of Lincoln High School. The incident involved Adrianna Jangula of Thief River Falls, who was maneuvering her 2010 Lexus RX into a parking space at the time. According to reports, Jangula’s vehicle collided… Continue reading Accident at Lincoln High School Parking Lot: Vehicles Collide with No Injuries Reported

High Court Snubs “My Pillow Guy’s” Latest Request

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s appeal regarding the FBI’s seizure of his cellphone at a fast-food restaurant. Lindell, known for promoting false claims about the 2020 election, alleged the confiscation violated his rights and aimed to stifle his freedom of speech. However, the court declined to… Continue reading High Court Snubs “My Pillow Guy’s” Latest Request

Burnsville High School Student Faces Felony Charges for Bringing Loaded Handgun to School

Burnsville High School Student Faces Felony Charges for Bringing Loaded Handgun to School

BURNSVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 16-year-old Burnsville High School student is facing serious legal consequences after allegedly bringing a loaded handgun onto school premises. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office has formally charged the student, who resides in Burnsville, with two felony offenses in juvenile court. The charges include one count of possession of a dangerous… Continue reading Burnsville High School Student Faces Felony Charges for Bringing Loaded Handgun to School

Safety Scare: Bemidji High School Responds to Alleged Weapon Possession

Bemidji High School Responds to Alleged Weapon Possession

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Bemidji High School (BHS) was briefly placed under a “secure” emergency response today following reports of a student allegedly in possession of a weapon, prompting swift action from school officials and law enforcement. According to the district’s emergency response protocol, a “secure” response signifies a potential threat outside the school premises.… Continue reading Safety Scare: Bemidji High School Responds to Alleged Weapon Possession