Tag: ice

Rescue Operation in Progress for Ice Fishermen Trapped on Lake of the Woods

Rescue Effort Underway For Stranded Ice Fishermen On Lake Of The Woods LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Rescue efforts are underway on Lake of the Woods for ice fisherman, who are stranded on the ice. Snow and ice slush was blocking many ice roads. Ice slush is caused by the thousands of ice fishing… Continue reading Rescue Operation in Progress for Ice Fishermen Trapped on Lake of the Woods

Truck Recovered from Ice on Lake of the Woods, Driver Rescued Unharmed

UPDATE: Truck That Fell Through Ice On Lake Of The Woods Is Out & Driver Is Safe LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a semi breaking into the ice on Lake of the Woods Tuesday. As of this evening its out and the driver is safe.

Ice Water Rescue in Progress in Northern Minnesota Tuesday Afternoon

Ice Water Rescue Underway In Northern Minnesota Tuesday Afternoon RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me ) Rescue teams called out on this Tuesday afternoon for ice fishermen, after a large crack in the ice happened on Lower Red Lake, Minnesota.

UPDATE: Authorities Investigating Possible Incident of a Man Falling Through Ice on Upper Red Lake, MN

UPDATE: Officials Trying To Confirm If Man Fell Through Ice Into Upper Red Lake, MN UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department says they’re trying to confirm whether a man and his vehicle actually fell through the ice into Upper Red Lake on Wednesday.

Snowmobiler Breaks Through Ice in Jamestown, North Dakota on Monday

Snowmobiler Goes Through Ice At Jamestown, North Dakota Monday JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A snowmobiler went through the ice on the dam at Jamestown, North Dakota on this Monday. Sheriff Chad Kaiser says he was rescued by 2 fishermen.

Three Fishermen Break Through Ice in Northern Minnesota

Three Fishermen Fall Through Ice In Northern Minnesota UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of 3 fishermen falling through the ice on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota Thursday evening. Earlier this week and airplane fell through the ice and 35 fishermen had to be rescued when an ice sheet broke away… Continue reading Three Fishermen Break Through Ice in Northern Minnesota

Sunday 5 PM: Ice Rescue in Northern Minnesota as 15 Fishermen Stranded on Ice

5 PM SUNDAY: Northern Minnesota Ice Rescue, 15 Ice Fishermen Trapped On Ice Sunday Evening UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Rescue crews are arriving on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota on this Sunday evening. Open water appeared between ice fishermen and the resort.

Approaching Ice Fishing Season Brings LOW Temperatures to the Water’s Surface

LOW Ice Fishing Season Getting Closer! LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Your ice fishing season on Lake of the Woods is getting closer. Here’s your Fishing Report.

Victim Identified: Jerry Keith Buhr, 67, from Osage, MN, Dies in Becker County Ice Fishing Accident

VICTIM ID: (67) Jerry Keith Buhr, Osage, MN, Man Dies In Ice Fishing Accident In Becker County BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man died early on this Saturday morning, after he wound up in open water with his ATV on Big Toad Lakes 18 miles east of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The victim has now been… Continue reading Victim Identified: Jerry Keith Buhr, 67, from Osage, MN, Dies in Becker County Ice Fishing Accident

Increase in Ice Rescues in Northern Minnesota; Potential Missing Vehicle Reported

More Ice Rescues In Northern Minnesota, Possible Missing Vehicle UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had ice rescues underway on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota on Wednesday. We also have a report of a possible missing vehicle.

“Ice Skating” on Dry Pavement Turns into Wild Drug-Fueled Arrest!

Curtis Lee Kovach

Hallock (trfnews.i234.me) — In one of the most bizarre police incidents to hit extreme Northwest Minnesota, 911 calls flooded in from Hallock on Wednesday about a man acting strangely—lying on Second Street Northeast and claiming to be “ice skating”… on dry pavement. Authorities identified the man as Curtis Lee Kovach of Hallock. When approached by… Continue reading “Ice Skating” on Dry Pavement Turns into Wild Drug-Fueled Arrest!

SHOCKING: Warroad Man Falls Through Ice, Escapes Cops in Bizarre Midnight Chase!

SHOCKING: Warroad County Man Falls Through Ice, Escapes Cops in Bizarre Midnight Chase!

Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — In a chaotic and dangerous turn of events Saturday night in Warroad, Minnesota, emergency scanners lit up at approximately 10:18 PM after reports that a 20-year-old male—allegedly wanted for unspecified reasons—fled from authorities and plunged through the ice near the Warroad Casino. “Attention Warroad ambulance, stage at the Warroad Casino employee parking… Continue reading SHOCKING: Warroad Man Falls Through Ice, Escapes Cops in Bizarre Midnight Chase!

FARIBAULT, MN: Ice Fisherman Found Dead in Cannon Lake

FARIBAULT, MN: Ice Fisherman Found Dead in Cannon Lake

Faribault, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic discovery was made Wednesday morning when emergency crews recovered the body of a missing ice fisherman from Cannon Lake in Faribault, Minnesota. At 10:09 a.m. on March 5, 2025, the Rice County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found floating in the lake. Emergency personnel, including… Continue reading FARIBAULT, MN: Ice Fisherman Found Dead in Cannon Lake

Ice House Destroyed in Late-Night Fire on Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods, Minnesota – A late-night fire on Thursday, February 22, 2025, resulted in the total destruction of an ice house on Lake of the Woods, according to the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office. Incident Details: Authorities were notified of the fire at 10:18 p.m. Deputies responded to the scene approximately… Continue reading Ice House Destroyed in Late-Night Fire on Lake of the Woods

Person Found on Ice Near Diamond Point in Bemidji Suffers Life-Threatening Cold-Related Injuries

Person Found on Ice Near Diamond Point in Bemidji Suffers Life-Threatening Cold-Related Injuries

Bemidji, MN – New details have emerged regarding a medical emergency that occurred Wednesday morning on Lake Bemidji near Diamond Point. According to Chris Muller, Public Information Officer for Beltrami County, authorities responded to a call regarding an individual found on the ice wearing little clothing. The person required immediate medical attention and was transported… Continue reading Person Found on Ice Near Diamond Point in Bemidji Suffers Life-Threatening Cold-Related Injuries

Fake ICE Agent Frees Inmate from Williams County Jail in ‘Perfect Storm’ Incident

Shane Randall, Mauricio Mejia

Williston, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is under scrutiny after an individual posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent successfully removed an inmate from jail before law enforcement realized the deception. Sheriff Varlan Kvande defended his department’s policies and procedures, calling the mistaken release a rare but unfortunate event. “They take a… Continue reading Fake ICE Agent Frees Inmate from Williams County Jail in ‘Perfect Storm’ Incident

Update: Man Dies and Woman Survives After Vehicle Falls Through Ice on Lake Bemidji

UPDATE: Man Dies, Woman Survives Vehicle Falling Through Ice On Lake Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Sheriff now says a man died and a woman survived, after their vehicle plunged through the ice on Lake Bemidji Christmas Eve.

Cold Water Rescue Team Deployed for Missing Ice Fisherman in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Cold Water Rescue Team Called For Missing Ice Fisherman In Beltrami County, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Bemidji’s Cold Water Rescue Team has been called to Movil Lake just north of that town for a missing ice fisherman.

Update on Ice Rescue: Person and Vehicle Missing on Upper Red Lake, MN

ICE RESCUE UPDATE: Person & Vehicle Missing On Upper Red Lake, MN UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a person and vehicle that went missing on Upper Red Lake Wednesday afteroon.

Semi Truck Partially Submerged After Falling Through Ice on Lake of the Woods, MN

Semi Falling Through Ice On Lake Of The Woods, MN LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A semi was falling through the ice on Lake of the Woods, Minnesota on this Tuesday. * Check back soon for more details.

Justice Department Investigates Tompkins County Sheriff Over Release of Undocumented Immigrant

WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office after it released undocumented immigrant Jesus Romero-Hernandez despite an active federal arrest warrant for illegal reentry into the United States. The 27-year-old Mexican national was previously taken into custody on an assault charge in Ithaca, New York, a… Continue reading Justice Department Investigates Tompkins County Sheriff Over Release of Undocumented Immigrant

🚨 Mooreton Pond Scare: Two Boys Escape After SUV Breaks Through Ice – Chris Harper Reports 🚨

MOORETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A close call in Richland County, North Dakota, ended safely when two juvenile boys managed to escape after their Chevy Tahoe broke through the ice on Mooreton Pond on Monday, January 27, at 7:20 PM. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a report that the SUV had fallen through the ice… Continue reading 🚨 Mooreton Pond Scare: Two Boys Escape After SUV Breaks Through Ice – Chris Harper Reports 🚨

Vehicle Submerged in Lake Lida Prompts Ice Safety Advisory

Vehicle Submerged in Lake Lida Prompts Ice Safety Advisory

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A pickup truck broke through the ice on Lake Lida near a pressure ridge close to the Icehole Bar. Tri-State Diving met the owner on January 8 to recover the vehicle using specialized equipment. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises individuals to check ice thickness and avoid… Continue reading Vehicle Submerged in Lake Lida Prompts Ice Safety Advisory

Fog and Ice Lead to Vehicle Collision with Tow Truck in Pennington County

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a vehicle collided with a tow truck in Pennington County. The incident occurred near the intersection of Pembina Trail Road and 130th Street Northwest. According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Ridge Jones of Thief River Falls was operating a tow truck to extract… Continue reading Fog and Ice Lead to Vehicle Collision with Tow Truck in Pennington County

Aircraft Breaks Through Ice While Landing on a Lake in Northern Minnesota: Update

UPDATE: Aircraft Breaks Through Ice Landing On Northern Minnesota Lake UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The pilot and passenger of a Cesna were not injured after landing on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota and breaking through the ice.

Vehicle Partially Submerged in Big Detroit Lake Prompts Access Warning

Vehicle Partially Submerged in Big Detroit Lake Prompts Access Warning

BECKER COUNTY, MINN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday, December 29, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office reported a vehicle partially submerged in Big Detroit Lake near the Holiday Inn access point. The Sheriff’s Office did not provide information regarding injuries or the circumstances leading to the incident. They have advised the public to avoid using the Holiday… Continue reading Vehicle Partially Submerged in Big Detroit Lake Prompts Access Warning

Update: Site of Vehicle Incident on Lake Bemidji Involving Two People Falling Through Ice

UPDATE: Location Where Vehicle With 2 People Fell Through Ice On Lake Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have video of the location where 2 people fell through the ice on Lake Bemidji on Christmas Eve.

BREAKING NEWS: Over 100 Fishermen Safe After Drifting on Ice Sheet

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Everyone Safe After 100+ Fishermen Drift Away On Sheet Of Ice UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) More than 100 fisherman who drifted away on a sheet of ice on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota are safe.

Two Injured in Polk County Single-Vehicle Accident

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday in Polk County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver, Reha Dawn Sanstead, 78, of Erskine, was involved in the crash when her eastbound 2002 Kia Sportage left the roadway and rolled on Highway 2 at milepost 20 in Lowell… Continue reading Two Injured in Polk County Single-Vehicle Accident

BREAKING NEWS: 100 Fishermen Stranded on Ice at Upper Red Lake, MN on Friday Evening

BREAKING NEWS: Report Of 100 Fishermen Trapped On Ice… Upper Red Lake, MN Friday Evening UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another report of ice fishermen trapped on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota. This time the emergency call says as many as 100 fishermen are trapped out on the ice.

UPDATE: Men Killed and Rescued After ATV Sinks Through Ice in Cass County, MN Identified

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now know the identity of 2 men killed and rescued on Blackwater Lake in Cass County, Minnesota this week. Eighteen year old Blake Herman died. Twenty year old Dylan Wheeler survived.

Body of 18-Year-Old Found in Minnesota Lake After Ice Mishap

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The body of an 18-year old male was recovered from Blackwater Lake in Cass County, Minnesota this afternoon. The victim, along with another man who was rescued last night went through the ice on an ATV.

BREAKING NEWS: Search Called Off for Man Who Went Through Ice on Minnesota Lake

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It appears the search for a man who went through the ice on Blackwater Lake in Cass County, Minnesota Monday night is over. Rescue crews were seen pulling off the lake on this Tuesday afternoon.

Detroit Lakes Employee Faces Deportation After Privacy Violation Incident

Jesus Hernandez-Espana

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An employee of a restaurant in Detroit Lakes is set to be deported following allegations of privacy invasion. According to court records, Jesus Hernandez-Espana was caught recording women in a restroom stall at El Loro Mexican Restaurant on November 4. Police obtained his phone, which contained multiple video clips of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Employee Faces Deportation After Privacy Violation Incident

UPDATE: Two individuals fall through ice in Woodbury, Minnesota – current condition undisclosed

WOODBURY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Dive teams pulled 2 people from the water of a lake in Woodbury, Minnesota on this Monday evening. Their condition is unknown.

Bemidji Man Dies in ATV Ice Accident on Pike Bay, Cass Lake, MN; Passenger Survives

ICE FATALITY: Bemidji Man Dies, Passenger Survives, ATV Through Ice On Pike Bay At Cass Lake, MN CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man died after the ATV he was driving went through ice of Pike Bay by Cass Lake, Minnesota on Friday. His passenger survived.

Ice Rescue in Progress on Upper Red Lake, MN Thursday Morning

Another Ice Rescue Underway On Upper Red Lake, MN Thursday Morning UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another ice rescue is underway on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota on this Thursday morning.

Tragic Accident: Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding with Ice House Trailer Near Little Falls, MN

MORRISON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man was killed after crashing his motorcycle into an ice fishing house being towed down Highway 10 south of Little Falls, Minnesota on Sunday.

LATEST UPDATE: Ice Jam Occurs on Red Lake River in Crookston

UPDATE: Ice Jam on Red Lake River at Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An ice jam on the Red Lake River at Crookston has caused the river level to bounce around a bit overnight. However, the river is well within Crookston’s existing dike system.

Vehicle Breaks Through Ice, Suspected Drowning on Lake of the Woods

Apparent Drowning On Lake Of The Woods, Vehicle Goes Through Ice NORTHWEST ANGLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had an apparent drowning on Lake of the Woods, after a vehicle went through the ice.

BREAKING NEWS: Fishermen Rescued Once More from Ice on New Year’s Day in Northern Minnesota

BREAKING NEWS: New Years Day Ice Rescue Of Fishermen In Northern Minnesota… AGAIN! LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another ice rescue of fishermen in Northern Minnesota on this New Years Day. This time on Lake of the Woods.

URGENT UPDATE: Ongoing Rescue Operation for 75-100 Ice Fishermen on Upper Red Lake, MN

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Rescue Of 75-100 Ice Fishermen Underway On Upper Red Lake, MN UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update on a major ice rescue underway on Upper Red Lake, MN. Ice fishermen are stranded about a quarter mile off shore, after water opened up between them and the shoreline.

UPDATE: Man Succumbs Following Snowmobile Accident Through Ice Near Churchs Ferry, North Dakota

UPDATE: Man Dies, After Snowmobile Goes Through Ice Near Churchs Ferry, North Dakota CHURCHS FERRY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A 32-year old Devils Lake, North Dakota man has died, after his snowmobile went through …

LAKE OF THE WOODS UPDATE: Aurora Borealis, Snowmobile Accidents & Ice Road Shutdown

LAKE OF THE WOODS NEWS: Northern Lights, Snowmobile Crashes & Ice Road Closes LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A look a recent events on Lake of the Woods, Minnesota including the Northern Lights, snowmobile crashes and the Angle Ice Road closes for the season.

BREAKING NEWS: ATV Discovered on Ice, Search Underway for Missing Man in Stutsman County, ND

BREAKING NEWS: ATV Found On Ice, Man Missing In Stutsman County, ND MEDINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department and rescue squads have been searching for a missing man, after his ATV was found sitting on the ice, near open water.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Ford F-250 Breaks Through 5″ Ice on Union Lake, Polk County, MN

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Pickup Goes Through Ice On Union Lake, Polk Co., MN *Ford F-250, 5″ Ice UNION LAKE, POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two people escaped uninjured, after their Ford F-250 pickup went through 5-inches of ice on Union Lake Southwest of Erskine, Minnesota Sunday afternoon.