SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A murder investigation is underway at Spirit Lake Nation. Tribal public relations specialist Vicki Alberts confirmed a homicide on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Alberts said local law enforcement and the FBI are on scene. She said investigators are actively working the case. What officials are saying Alberts said details… Continue reading Spirit Lake Nation: Homicide Probe, FBI Assisting
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Spirit Lake Nation: Murder Probe Underway
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A murder investigation is underway at Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota. Early reports indicate an adult male is dead. Officials have not released the victim’s name. Officials also have not released a suspect description. This is a developing story. Limited Details Released So far, tribal officials have shared… Continue reading Spirit Lake Nation: Murder Probe Underway
Bemidji: Cass Lake Man Charged After Park Arrest
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing criminal charges after an incident at a Bemidji park, according to court documents. Gary William Allen of Cass Lake is charged with two felony counts of fourth-degree assault of a peace officer. He is also charged with a gross misdemeanor for obstructing the legal process. Call… Continue reading Bemidji: Cass Lake Man Charged After Park Arrest
Red Lake County: Fatal Hwy 59 Head-On Crash
Red Lake County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal two-vehicle crash was reported on Highway 59 in Emardville Township on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026. Where it happened The crash was reported at 6:51 a.m. It happened on Highway 59 near milepost 344, according to officials. What officials say happened Officials say a 2005 Nissan Frontier… Continue reading Red Lake County: Fatal Hwy 59 Head-On Crash
Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault
Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Devils Lake man is facing a felony charge after a reported domestic assault. Court records say the woman suffered serious injuries. Charles Goodsoldier Jr., of Devils Lake, is charged with felony domestic violence involving serious injury. The case stems from a call on December 28. Call to an… Continue reading Devils Lake: Felony DV Charge After Assault
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
Crow Wing County: 3 Vehicles Through Pelican Lake Ice
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Three vehicles broke through the ice on Pelican Lake over a 24-hour period. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the calls. What happened on Pelican Lake The Sheriff’s Office said it handled three separate incidents on Pelican Lake. The calls came in over the past 24 hours. A Valley… Continue reading Crow Wing County: 3 Vehicles Through Pelican Lake Ice
Cass Lake: Mallet Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The case involves an alleged mallet attack on Christmas Day. Joaquin D. Cruz of Cass Lake is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. What court documents say happened According to… Continue reading Cass Lake: Mallet Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Red Lake Falls: Timothy Theroux Dies at 65
Red Lake Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy J. Theroux died on Dec. 14, 2025. He was 65. His family said he died in Fargo, North Dakota. He was under the care of HIA Hospice. Death reported at Heather’s House in Fargo The family said Theroux died at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo. More information about HIA… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Timothy Theroux Dies at 65
Deer Lake Township Crash GMC Sierra Strikes Trees
Deer Lake Township (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 13, 2025, at 10:48 PM, a 2022 GMC Sierra, driven by 42-year-old Brandon Jay Gunderson of Sauk Rapids, MN, veered to the right while traveling southbound on Highway 6 south of Itasca County Road 270 in Deer Lake Township, Itasca County. The vehicle left the roadway, went down… Continue reading Deer Lake Township Crash GMC Sierra Strikes Trees