Four people were reported safe after a boat capsized on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. Details about the incident remain limited.
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Williams: Chandler Faces 3 Felonies After Road Arrest
Wilburne Tom Chandler Jr. faces three felonies and a misdemeanor after prosecutors allege assaults and threats during an arrest near Williams.
Baudette: Jasperson Faces $8,750 Check Theft Charge
Kyle Allen Jasperson faces a felony theft-by-check charge after an $8,750 payment for transmission work was returned for insufficient funds in Baudette.
Baudette Woman Found Dead at Clementson Rapids
A 64-year-old Baudette woman was found dead at Clementson Rapids Park after her vehicle was reported abandoned. An autopsy is pending.
Williams Man Charged in Burned Truck Case
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) Wade Robert Anderson of McIntosh has been charged in Lake of the Woods County. Court records say he falsely reported his truck stolen and later admitted burning it. The charges come from a criminal complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court. Anderson faces one felony count of second-degree arson.… Continue reading Williams Man Charged in Burned Truck Case
Baudette Burglary: $50K Guns, Booze Stolen
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Chicago City, Minnesota man is now charged in a burglary case tied to a rural Baudette home. Court records say the loss totals about $50,000. The defendant is Austin Otte of Chicago City, Minnesota. A juvenile male has also been charged in the case. Juvenile cases are usually handled in… Continue reading Baudette Burglary: $50K Guns, Booze Stolen
Williams: Corey Roper Sex Offender
Williams, Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Corey Kyran Roper. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 226414. The record lists a registered address in Williams, Minnesota. The release date listed is January 2, 2018. The record says the prison sentence and supervised release expired. What the DOC… Continue reading Williams: Corey Roper Sex Offender
Baudette Man Charged in Alleged Car Theft
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Allen Lee Moorhead, 56, of Baudette, is charged with felony theft of a motor vehicle. The charge follows an investigation by the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office. What investigators say happened Court papers say a 2006 blue Honda Civic was taken on October 22, 2025. The car was parked on… Continue reading Baudette Man Charged in Alleged Car Theft
Baudette: Felony Burglary Charge in OFP Case
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Baudette man faces two charges after a reported home entry. Nicholas Roy Ratanen, 42, of Baudette, is charged in Lake of the Woods County District Court. What happened Court records list an alleged incident on February 4, 2026. Prosecutors filed the case on February 5, 2026. Charges… Continue reading Baudette: Felony Burglary Charge in OFP Case
Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case
Baudette, Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) A Baudette man is accused of driving while impaired. Court records name him as Faron Ray Olson, 70. Olson faces two gross misdemeanor counts of third-degree driving while impaired. The charges cite Minnesota Statutes 169A.20.1(1) and 169A.20.1(5). What is alleged A criminal complaint says deputies were called at… Continue reading Baudette: 70-Year-Old Charged in DWI Truck Case