Beltrami County Animal Neglect Case: 64 Rescued, 170 Missing

Douglas Erickson and Debra Marshall

HINES, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 6, 2024, the Animal Humane Society (AHS) and Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on the 16700 block of Aksarben Lane NE, near Hines, Minnesota. The operation aimed to rescue over 250 animals reportedly living in substandard conditions. Upon arrival, authorities found 64 animals—comprising… Continue reading Beltrami County Animal Neglect Case: 64 Rescued, 170 Missing

Massive U.S. Humanitarian Effort Begins in Gaza, Delivering 2 Million Meals Daily

Massive U.S. Humanitarian Relief Effort For Gaza Is Underway, Pier Will Bring 2-Million Meals A Day GAZA (trfnews.i234.me) At the direction of President Biden the U.S. Army and Navy are en route to Gaza to build what’s called a trident pier. It will allow ships to start bringing in 2,000,000 meals a day, along with… Continue reading Massive U.S. Humanitarian Effort Begins in Gaza, Delivering 2 Million Meals Daily

TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada

Telesforo Ragrag, 53, of Thief River Falls, Mark Richard Olson, 45, of Twin Valley, and Kaden Marquart, 21, of Grand Forks

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two northwestern Minnesota men and a Grand Forks resident are among 45 individuals charged following an extensive undercover operation targeting online child solicitors in the U.S. and Canada. The operation was conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The individuals charged include… Continue reading TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada

Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized

Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized

WADENA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A major drug bust in Wadena County has led to federal charges against five men, with authorities seizing an estimated $1 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Bill Rude, 62, and Robert Anderson, 38, both of Wadena, were arrested along with Aaron Heifort, 28, of Clitherall, and Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo, 27,… Continue reading Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized

Massive Pole Barn Fire Erupts North of Henning, MN: Multiple Departments Respond

Massive Pole Barn Fire Erupts North of Henning, MN: Multiple Departments Respond

HENNING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – This Sunday afternoon, a significant fire broke out at a pole barn located north of Henning, Minnesota. The Henning Fire Department was dispatched to 49492 300th Street just before 1 p.m. as flames engulfed the structure. Additional support was requested, and fire departments from Deer Creek and Otter Tail responded to… Continue reading Massive Pole Barn Fire Erupts North of Henning, MN: Multiple Departments Respond

Moorhead Man Faces 15-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Massive Meth Distribution Operation

Jamie White

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamie White, a 46-year-old man from Moorhead, has pleaded guilty in federal court in Minneapolis to distributing over 500 grams of methamphetamine between April 2023 and February 2024. During a search of his home last October, authorities discovered more than 400 grams of fentanyl powder laced with the dangerous tranquilizer xylazine, while… Continue reading Moorhead Man Faces 15-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Massive Meth Distribution Operation

Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree

Matthew Morris

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Morris of Grand Forks has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a tire-slashing spree that occurred in October 2023. Morris, 31, pled guilty to felony criminal mischief under a plea deal. The spree resulted in significant damage, with over 80 tires slashed across more… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree

Drug Kingpin Clinton James Ward Arrested for Trafficking Massive Quantities of Drugs from Mexico to Minnesota

Clinton Ward

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Clinton James Ward, a key figure in a significant drug trafficking ring, has been arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl from Mexico to Minnesota. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger stated that this indictment disrupts one of the most sophisticated drug trafficking operations his office has ever encountered. Ward, initially… Continue reading Drug Kingpin Clinton James Ward Arrested for Trafficking Massive Quantities of Drugs from Mexico to Minnesota

Massive Cleanup Underway After Train Derailment and Fire in Bordulac, ND

BORDULAC, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A massive cleanup is now underway following a train derailment and fire in Bordulac, southeast of Carrington, North Dakota. Multiple crews and contractors are currently on the scene. The fire started early Friday morning when the train derailed. It was extinguished by Sunday, and now the cleanup has begun. Neil Berg… Continue reading Massive Cleanup Underway After Train Derailment and Fire in Bordulac, ND