Baudette & Williams: 3 Holiday House Fires

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Three separate house fires over the holidays left one person dead. Two other families also lost homes. Officials have not released a single cause for the fires. Each fire happened on a different date and at a different address. Baudette Fire Claims Life A house fire in… Continue reading Baudette & Williams: 3 Holiday House Fires

Grand Rapids: $24K Paid for Spruce Tip Theft

Grand Rapids: $24K Paid for Spruce Tip Theft

Grand Rapids (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Rapids man who wanted to build a small holiday business ended up in federal court instead. Authorities said Joseph Leon Edminster cut the tops off black spruce trees inside the Chippewa National Forest. Investigators said the cutting started in 2008 and continued for about six years. What investigators say… Continue reading Grand Rapids: $24K Paid for Spruce Tip Theft

CPKC Holiday Train to stop in DL, Plummer, TRF Today

CPKC Holiday Train to stop in Detroit Lakes, Plummer, Thief River Falls Today

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling into northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, December 16. The brightly lit train includes a live music stage and a short outdoor show at each stop. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Admission is free. Donations for local food shelves are encouraged. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Detroit Lakes stop CPKC lists a Detroit Lakes stop… Continue reading CPKC Holiday Train to stop in DL, Plummer, TRF Today

Plummer, Thief River Falls: Holiday Train Dec. 16

Plummer and Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The CPKC Holiday Train will stop in Plummer and Thief River Falls on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The Holiday Train is traveling in Canada and the United States through Dec. 21. The tour raises money, food, and awareness for food banks. Each stop includes a free concert… Continue reading Plummer, Thief River Falls: Holiday Train Dec. 16

Richville Woman Charged After Knife Incident

Richville, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Richville woman is facing criminal charges in Otter Tail County. The case follows a dispute over attending a holiday event. Mary M. Sweazey, of Richville, is charged after an argument with a juvenile. Court documents say the juvenile did not want to attend the event. The records say the dispute… Continue reading Richville Woman Charged After Knife Incident