William Francis Lorenz (Willy/Billy), 58 West Fargo, ND– Bill Lorenz passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 surrounded by his family at home. Born August 23, 1967 and raised in Langdon, ND to Terry & Faye Lorenz, Bill grew up with his two brothers Troy and KellyLorenz. After graduating from Red River High School in… Continue reading William Francis Lorenz – TRF News
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Detroit Lakes: 4 Charged in ATM Jackpotting Try
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Four men are charged after police say they tried to break into and hack an ATM at Midwest Bank in Detroit Lakes. Investigators say the group tried a method known as “jackpotting.” The method targets the ATM’s internal computer. Police say it can make the machine spit out cash. What the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: 4 Charged in ATM Jackpotting Try
Minneapolis Judge Rejects Bid to Halt ICE Surge
Minneapolis, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota federal judge declined to pause a major immigration surge on Saturday, Jan. 31. Judge declines broad halt U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez said state lawyers showed real harm. She pointed to shootings and claims of racial profiling. She said the effects were severe across the Twin Cities. But… Continue reading Minneapolis Judge Rejects Bid to Halt ICE Surge
Fargo Shooting Update: Assault Charge Still Not Filed
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fargo police are still sorting out a delayed shooting report from Jan. 24. Investigators say the incident involved Odus Maxwell and Franklin Stewart Jr. The shooting was reported hours after it happened. What the police reported Police said a man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. The injury… Continue reading Fargo Shooting Update: Assault Charge Still Not Filed
St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest
St. Paul, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal agents arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 30, officials said. Authorities say the arrest is tied to a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18. Lemon livestreamed parts of the incident. He said he was there to report. What authorities… Continue reading St. Paul: Don Lemon Arrested in Church Protest
Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years for Car Shooting
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A judge sentenced teen Mason Allery to 10 years in prison. The ruling came Monday, Jan 12, 2026, in Grand Forks County District Court. Allery was 16 during the January 2025 shooting. He is now 17. He pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted murder. What happened Prosecutors said Allery… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Gets 10 Years for Car Shooting
Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, according to federal officials. The program gives deportation relief and work permits to eligible people already in the United States. A federal notice says the Somalia TPS designation will end at 11:59 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. The notice estimates 1,082… Continue reading Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
Buxton man avoids jail after dog killing plea
Buxton, Traill County (trfnews.i234.me) A Traill County man admitted in court on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, that he shot two dogs in Buxton. What happened Prosecutors said the dogs belonged to Megan Olson’s family. The dogs were named Bauer and Jake. Bauer survived. Jake died. Court statements said the family was at a basketball game… Continue reading Buxton man avoids jail after dog killing plea
Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
Minneapolis, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pentagon put about 1,500 soldiers in Alaska on standby. U.S. officials told Reuters the order came Sunday, January 18, 2026. The soldiers could be sent to Minnesota if unrest grows. Officials said the units received “prepare-to-deploy” orders. It is not clear if they will deploy. Pentagon standby order targets possible… Continue reading Minneapolis: Pentagon Preps Alaska Troops for Unrest
Fargo: Guilty Plea Ends Apartment Stabbing Trial
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass County trial set for this week was called off Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Prosecutors said Boimein Dahn, 33, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. The case stems from a reported stabbing at a south Fargo apartment last summer. Fargo police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. Trial canceled after plea… Continue reading Fargo: Guilty Plea Ends Apartment Stabbing Trial