Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting​

Johnnie Jay Gaking

Benson County (trfnews.i234.me): In a devastating incident that has left the community in shock, 27-year-old Johnnie Jay Gaking from St. Michael has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. The charges stem from allegations that Gaking opened fire on four… Continue reading Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting​

Shocking Clay County Crash: 21-Year-Old Driver Faces Charges After High-Speed Rollover Injures Four

Clay County (trfnews.i234.me)—​In the early hours of March 16, 2025, a devastating accident occurred near 2nd Street North and 80th Avenue North, just north of Moorhead. Deputies from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 2:41 a.m. to find a severely damaged Ford Fusion about 25 yards off the roadway. ​ Investigations revealed that… Continue reading Shocking Clay County Crash: 21-Year-Old Driver Faces Charges After High-Speed Rollover Injures Four

Crow Wing County — Chain Reaction Crash on Hwy 371 Injures Brainerd Woman

BAXTER, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 11, 2025, at approximately 12:21 p.m., a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash occurred on southbound Highway 371 at Clearwater Road in Baxter. A 2022 Dodge Ram Pickup driven by Nathan David Johnson, 28, of Pequot Lakes, MN, rear-ended a 2023 GMC Canyon Pickup driven by 41-year-old Travis Hamilton Grawey… Continue reading Crow Wing County — Chain Reaction Crash on Hwy 371 Injures Brainerd Woman

Polk County — Collision on Snowy Roads Injures Three Near Fanny Township

FANNY TWP, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — At approximately 7:36 a.m. on March 12, 2025, a two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 75 and Polk County Road 17 in Fanny Township, Polk County. A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 21-year-old Allan Dean Simonson of Red Lake Falls, MN, was traveling westbound on County Road… Continue reading Polk County — Collision on Snowy Roads Injures Three Near Fanny Township

Dresbach Township, Winona County — 2-Vehicle Crash Injures One on I-90

Dresbach Township, Winona County (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 14, 2025, at approximately 2:46 p.m., a westbound Kia Sorento and Chevrolet Silverado collided on Interstate 90 near milepost 275 in Dresbach Township. The driver of the Kia Sorento, 39-year-old Chelsea Lillian Flaherty of Dakota, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Hospital in La… Continue reading Dresbach Township, Winona County — 2-Vehicle Crash Injures One on I-90

Three-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 210 in Sylvan Township Injures Two

Sylvan Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A three-vehicle crash occurred on February 26, 2025, at 3:47 PM at the intersection of Highway 210 and 37th Avenue SW in Sylvan Township, Cass County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, driven by 71-year-old Patricia Jean Ferrian of Pillager, MN, was southbound on 37th… Continue reading Three-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 210 in Sylvan Township Injures Two

Grand Forks Woman Crashes Into Home, Injures Dog in High-Speed DUI Wreck!

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — New details have emerged about a high-speed DUI crash involving Michaela Baker of Grand Forks, who slammed into the front steps of a home on the 1100 block of 5th Avenue North last Thursday. According to court documents, Baker admitted to failing to make a turn before crashing into the… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Crashes Into Home, Injures Dog in High-Speed DUI Wreck!

Cass County, ND: Fiery Semi-Truck Crash on I-29 Injures Driver, Blocks Traffic for Hours!

Cass County, ND: Fiery Semi-Truck Crash on I-29 Injures Driver, Blocks Traffic for Hours!

Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A fiery two-vehicle crash on I-29 in Cass County, North Dakota, shut down northbound lanes for nearly four hours early Friday morning. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the crash occurred around 2:33 AM at mile marker 67, when a 2000 Kenworth truck driven by a 72-year-old man from… Continue reading Cass County, ND: Fiery Semi-Truck Crash on I-29 Injures Driver, Blocks Traffic for Hours!

🚨 Wright County Crash Injures Child in Monticello Intersection Collision 🚨

Wright County, MN – A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 25 and Chelsea Road in Monticello occurred on February 11, 2025, at 4:12 PM. While most involved escaped injury, a 7-year-old passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Crash Details Time of Incident: 4:12 PM Location: Highway 25 & Chelsea Road, Monticello, MN Road Conditions: Dry… Continue reading 🚨 Wright County Crash Injures Child in Monticello Intersection Collision 🚨

Fatal Rear-End Crash on I-94 in Stark County Claims One Life, Injures Several Others

Stark County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A tragic rear-end collision on I-94 between Gladstone and Richardton claimed one life and left multiple individuals injured on Monday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 7:50 PM. The crash involved a 2013 Kia Optima carrying eight occupants and a 2025 Freightliner semi, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Kia Optima… Continue reading Fatal Rear-End Crash on I-94 in Stark County Claims One Life, Injures Several Others

Explosion at Lake of the Woods Out Building Injures One Person

LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One person was injured following an explosion in an out building on the shore of Lake of the Woods, Minnesota this morning.

Rice Lake House Fire Injures Resident and Claims Dog’s Life

RICE LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A residential fire occurred on Schultz Road in Rice Lake on Saturday, as reported by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The homeowner sustained burns to his hands and possible smoke inhalation. After evacuating, he sought refuge with a neighbor. Emergency responders arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in… Continue reading Rice Lake House Fire Injures Resident and Claims Dog’s Life

Fargo I-94 Rollover Crash Injures Three, Triggers Multiple Collisions

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 23, 2024 Fargo Rollover Injury Crash Incident Details: What: Injury crash Where: Interstate 94 westbound, mile marker 351, Fargo, ND When: December 23, 2024, at 3:21 PM Central Time Road Conditions: Snow and ice-covered Weather Conditions: Snow Crash Involvement: Single-vehicle Type of Crash: Fixed object rollover Agencies… Continue reading Fargo I-94 Rollover Crash Injures Three, Triggers Multiple Collisions

Two DUI-Related Motorcycle Crashes at I-29 Main Ave Exit in Fargo Injures One

In the early hours of October 6, 2024, two motorcyclists were involved in separate DUI-related crashes on Interstate 29 northbound at the Main Ave exit in Fargo. Matthew Boucha, 36, from Harris, MN, lost control of his 2014 Harley Davidson while exiting onto Main Ave. The bike slid across the road and into a ditch,… Continue reading Two DUI-Related Motorcycle Crashes at I-29 Main Ave Exit in Fargo Injures One

Details: Nevis, Minnesota Shooting Results in 3 Fatalities and Injures Deputy

DETAILS: Shooting At Nevis, Minnesota Leaves 3 Dead & Deputy Wounded NEVIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Department has released details regarding a Thursday night incident that left 3 people dead and a Deputy wounded.

Man Charged with Crimes Following Crash Near Baudette That Injures Two

Man Facing Criminal Charges After Crash Near Baudette Injures 2 BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Williams, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, following a 2-vehicle crash near Baudette on Thursday.

Urgent Update: Grand Forks Fire Injures Two People, Claims Lives of Two Dogs and Two Cats

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: 2 People Injured, 2 Dogs, 2 Cats Die In Grand Forks Fire GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two people in a Wednesday morning duplex fire were injured and 2 dogs and 2 cats died from the fire.

Elderly Driver Injures 4 Pedestrians in Hackensack, Minnesota on Saturday

HACKENSACK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding an elderly driver, who hit 4 pedestrians in a tent at a wood carving festival in Hackensack, Minnesota on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Balcony Collapse in Grand Forks Injures 5

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: 5 People Injured When Grand Forks Balcony Collapses GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Five people were injured when 4th floor balcony collapsed at a Grand Forks apartment complex early Saturday morning. According to posts on our social media pages the balcony collapsed, after the group gathered on it to look at emergency crews pulling… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Balcony Collapse in Grand Forks Injures 5

Birmingham Mass Shooting Claims 4 Lives, Injures 18 in Popular Nightlife Area

Tragic Birmingham Nightlife Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, 18 Injured; Police Seek Suspects

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating mass shooting late Saturday night claimed the lives of four people and left 18 others wounded in Birmingham, Alabama’s bustling Five Points South entertainment district. The shooting occurred just after 11 p.m., with multiple suspects opening fire on a large group of people, according to Officer Truman Fitzgerald. Two… Continue reading Birmingham Mass Shooting Claims 4 Lives, Injures 18 in Popular Nightlife Area

16-Year-Old Killed, Five Injured After Driver Plows Into Minneapolis Crowd Following Altercation

MINNEAPOLIS — A 16-year-old girl tragically lost her life and five others were injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in downtown Minneapolis just after midnight on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The Minneapolis Police Department has arrested a 22-year-old woman, suspected of deliberately driving into the group before fleeing the scene. She is currently… Continue reading 16-Year-Old Killed, Five Injured After Driver Plows Into Minneapolis Crowd Following Altercation

Tragedy Strikes Hibbing: Campfire Explosion Kills 53-Year-Old Man, Injures Seven Others

Tragedy Strikes Hibbing: Campfire Explosion Kills 53-Year-Old Man, Injures Seven Others

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A holiday weekend celebration turned tragic when a campfire explosion near Hibbing, Minnesota, claimed the life of 53-year-old Marvin Theisen and left several others injured. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Friday in the 12000 block of Jaranson Road in French Township, approximately 20 miles north of Hibbing.… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Hibbing: Campfire Explosion Kills 53-Year-Old Man, Injures Seven Others

Fatal Two-Truck Collision in Roseau County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

Fatal Two-Truck Collision in Roseau County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic two-truck collision occurred southwest of Warroad in Roseau County on Tuesday evening around 6:00 PM. The crash took place at the intersection of County Road 12 and 530th Avenue. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, an International semi, driven by 39-year-old Tyson Emil Lovejoy of Warroad, was traveling… Continue reading Fatal Two-Truck Collision in Roseau County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An elderly driver has been cited following a three-vehicle crash in South Fargo on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of South University Drive and 15th Avenue. Fargo police responded to the scene, where two individuals were found to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported… Continue reading Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 85 Claims One Life, Injures Another

Location: Hwy 85 Milepost 92; 1 mile north of Fairfield Time: July 17, 2024; 2:40 pm Mountain Road Conditions: Normal Weather Conditions: Sunny, clear Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs. Vehicle Type of Crash: Head-on collision Agencies Involved: NDHP, Billings County Sheriff’s Department, Billings County Fire/Rescue, Belfield Ambulance Vehicle No. 1: 2019 white Ford Edge Driver No.… Continue reading Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 85 Claims One Life, Injures Another

Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 85 Claims One Life, Injures Another

A devastating head-on collision occurred on Hwy 85, one mile north of Fairfield, on July 17, 2024, at 2:40 pm Mountain Time. The crash took place under normal road conditions and clear, sunny weather. Involved Vehicles and Drivers: Vehicle 1: 2019 white Ford Edge Driver: Stephanie Ceynar, 41, from Watford City, ND (Fatal injuries) Restraints:… Continue reading Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 85 Claims One Life, Injures Another

Tragic Update: Fatal I-94 Crash Near Jamestown, ND Claims lives of 2 Children and Injures 6 Others

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two children were killed and 6 others injured after the driver of a Suburban rolled into a water filled ditch west of Jamestown, North Dakota late Monday afternoon.

Alcohol-Related Crash in Polk County Injures Erskine Man

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An Erskine area man was injured in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend in Polk County, with authorities confirming that alcohol was a factor. According to the State Patrol report, 60-year-old Kevin Wayne Haugen was driving a westbound 2001 Jeep when it struck the back of a Highway 59 guardrail… Continue reading Alcohol-Related Crash in Polk County Injures Erskine Man

🚨 Serious ATV Crash Near Henning, Minnesota Injures Two Juveniles

HENNING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of Otter Tail County, Minnesota: Two juveniles were seriously injured in an ATV crash near Henning. The incident occurred at 29416 State Highway 108, just south of West and Middle Leaf Lake on the east side of Highway 78. Emergency services, including Tailed Shri Honey Ambulance, responded to… Continue reading 🚨 Serious ATV Crash Near Henning, Minnesota Injures Two Juveniles

Tragic July 4th Crash in Fargo Claims One Life, Injures Three

Updated – Name Release Name Correction Fargo, ND – A devastating two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 25th Street South and 13th Avenue South on the night of July 4th, 2024, resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. Incident Details: Date & Time: July 4th, 2024, at approximately 10:41 pm Location: Intersection of 25th Street… Continue reading Tragic July 4th Crash in Fargo Claims One Life, Injures Three

Barnes County Rollover Crash Injures Two Teens

What: Injury Crash Where: 36th St SE and 121 Ave SE, 5 miles southeast of Valley City When: June 30th, 2024, at approximately 6:20 PM Central Road Conditions: Good, Dry, Gravel Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy Crash Involvement: Single Vehicle Type of Crash: Rollover Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol Barnes County Sheriff’s Office Valley City… Continue reading Barnes County Rollover Crash Injures Two Teens

Alcohol-Related Crash in Roseau County Injures Two

Roseau County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident Sunday in Roseau County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Rocky Alison Hashey, 36, of Roseau, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva on 340th Street and 370th Avenue in Jadis Township when she lost control of the vehicle after consuming alcohol. Both… Continue reading Alcohol-Related Crash in Roseau County Injures Two

Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 Injures Multiple People: Driver Charged with DUI

Incident: Four-Vehicle Injury Crash Location: I-29 MM 35, northbound – 3 miles southeast of Colfax Date and Time: June 8th, 2024, at approximately 10:08 PM Conditions: Dry roads, clear weather, nighttime (not lighted) Type of Crash: Rear-end collision involving four vehicles Agencies Involved: NDHP, Richland County SO, Colfax FD, Breckenridge-Wahpeton Ambulance, Kindred Ambulance Vehicle No.… Continue reading Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 Injures Multiple People: Driver Charged with DUI

Equipment Accident Injures Thief River Falls Man

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 15 at 2:25 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident at 13142 180th St. N.W. John Dyrdal, 58, of Thief River Falls, became pinned between equipment after a pickup truck rolled. The Thief River Falls Fire Department reported that he had been freed prior… Continue reading Equipment Accident Injures Thief River Falls Man

Rear-End Collision Near Jamestown Injures Two

What: Injury Crash Where: I-94 Westbound Mile Marker 253, 3 miles West of Jamestown When: June 7, 08:15 AM Central Road Conditions: Good Weather Conditions: Sunny Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle Type of Crash: Rear-end Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, Jamestown Ambulance, Jamestown Fire Department, Sanford AirMed Vehicle Details: Vehicle No. 1:… Continue reading Rear-End Collision Near Jamestown Injures Two

DUI Rollover Crash on I-94 Injures Four in Fargo

What: Two-vehicle injury crash Where: Eastbound I-94 MM 348, just east of the 45th Street overpass – Fargo, ND When: June 8, 2024, at approximately 12:45 AM Road, Weather & Light Conditions: Dry roads, cloudy, dark skies with overhead lights Type of Crash: Rear-end collision and rollover Agencies Involved: NDHP, Fargo PD, Fargo FD, Sanford… Continue reading DUI Rollover Crash on I-94 Injures Four in Fargo

Deer Collision on Highway 1 Injures Oakes Motorcyclist

What: Motorcycle vs. Deer Crash Where: Highway 1 MM 3.5, about 3 miles southwest of Ludden, ND, in Dickey County When: June 7, 2024, approximately 2:35 PM Road Conditions: Dry, clear skies Type of Crash: Motorcycle struck a deer Agencies Involved: NDHP, Dickey County Sheriff’s Office, Oakes Fire Department, Oakes Ambulance, Sanford Life Flight Vehicle… Continue reading Deer Collision on Highway 1 Injures Oakes Motorcyclist

Head-on Collision in Pennington County Injures Saint Michael Man

A Saint Michael man was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday in Pennington County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 24-year-old Zachary James Emslander was driving eastbound in a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup when he collided with a westbound 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by 31-year-old Brett Michael Lofthus of Grand Forks. The crash occurred… Continue reading Head-on Collision in Pennington County Injures Saint Michael Man

Pickup Driver Arrested After Crash Injures Woman and Child Near Grand Forks Airport on Highway 2

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman and child were seriously injured after their vehicle was rear ended at the stop light on Highway 2 by the Grand Forks Airport Monday evening. The driver of the pickup that struck them was arrested.

Single Vehicle Accident in Clearwater County Injures Grand Forks Man

A Grand Forks resident, Kaiden Tyler Francis (20), sustained injuries in a weekend accident in Clearwater County, as reported by the Minnesota State Patrol. Alcohol is suspected to have played a role. Francis was driving a 2013 Nissan Frontier southbound on Highway 92 in Copley Township when he lost control of the vehicle, veering off… Continue reading Single Vehicle Accident in Clearwater County Injures Grand Forks Man