Middle River Man’s Case Dismissed Due to Expired Statute of Limitations

Calvin John Rybakowski

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A criminal case against a Middle River man, Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, was dismissed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, because the statute of limitations had expired. The case involved three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, filed in September, following allegations made by a young woman. Court records state that Rybakowski… Continue reading Middle River Man’s Case Dismissed Due to Expired Statute of Limitations

Obituary | Norman Opdahl of Middle River, Minnesota

Norman Opdahl, 77, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Norm’s life at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 3, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with… Continue reading Obituary | Norman Opdahl of Middle River, Minnesota

Released on Bail: Middle River School Employee Charged with Sexual Offenses

FREE ON BAIL: Middle River School Employee Charged With Sex Crimes GREENBUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second Greenbush Middle River School employee has been charged with sex crimes within a month. John Dybedahl, the man who was is charge of buses at the school is facing 6 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct. He is a free… Continue reading Released on Bail: Middle River School Employee Charged with Sexual Offenses

MN Highway 32 at 380th Street Northeast, MIDDLE RIVER, Marshall County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24321695 Date/Time: 10/25/2024 00:27   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: MN Highway 32 at 380th Street Northeast, MIDDLE RIVER, Marshall County   Description: The GMC Sierra Pickup was Northbound on MN Highway 32 when it left the… Continue reading MN Highway 32 at 380th Street Northeast, MIDDLE RIVER, Marshall County
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Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse

Calvin John Rybakowski

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 50-year-old man from Middle River, Minnesota has been charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse after two young girls came forward to report years of sexual assault. Calvin John Rybakowski was arrested on September 9 and is being held on a $250,000 cash or surety bond. He faces… Continue reading Monster in Plain Sight: Minnesota Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sex Abuse

Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A student at Cheney Middle School was arrested after making two threats against the school on social media, according to Principal Amber Rudolph. The student admitted to posting the threats on both Friday and Sunday and has since been charged with terrorizing. Although the student reportedly did not have the means… Continue reading Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

Individual Taken Into Custody for School Shooting Threat at Horace Middle School, North Dakota

Man Arrested For School Shooting Threat At Horace Middle School, North Dakota HORACE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man was arrested at a Fargo, North Dakota hotel, after allegedly making a shooting threat toward a Middle School in Horace, just south of Fargo. Thirty-five year old James P. Donnelly is being held in the Cass County jail… Continue reading Individual Taken Into Custody for School Shooting Threat at Horace Middle School, North Dakota

Middle River man charged with criminal sexual conduct

Calvin John Rybakowski

A Middle River man has been charged in Marshall County District Court after he allegedly inappropriately touched a girl multiple times. Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, has been charged with felony first degree criminal sexual conduct. He was arrested and remains incarcerated at the Pennington County Jail since the Marshall County Jail is being remodeled. The… Continue reading Middle River man charged with criminal sexual conduct

Middle River Minnesota Man Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Minor

Middle River Minnesota Man Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Minor

A 38-year-old man from Middle River, Minnesota has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under the age of 14. According to the criminal complaint filed in July, the alleged abuse began when the victim was just 11 years old and continued until she turned 13. The incidents involved inappropriate touching, leaving… Continue reading Middle River Minnesota Man Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Minor

Middle River Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug and DWI Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle

Brady Ray Veselka

Brady Ray Veselka, 39, of Middle River, was sentenced on Tuesday, August 6, in Pennington County District Court for serious drug-related offenses. Veselka faced felony charges, including third-degree controlled substance crime and first-degree driving while impaired (DWI). For the drug charge, Veselka received a 52-month prison sentence, with credit for 261 days already served. He… Continue reading Middle River Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug and DWI Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle

Highway 210 at Middle RD , CROMWELL, Carlton County Crash 2024-09-02 19:20:50

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24271845 Date/Time: 09/02/2024 17:23   District: 2700 Duluth Case Information Contact: 218-302-6127 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Highway 210 at Middle RD , CROMWELL, Carlton County   Description: Vehicle was driving East Bound on Highway 210 when it veered into the ditch and into… Continue reading Highway 210 at Middle RD , CROMWELL, Carlton County
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Obituary | Gordon Peterson of Middle River, Minnesota

Gordon Ernest Peterson, 87, of Middle River, MN passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Gordon’s life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. A… Continue reading Obituary | Gordon Peterson of Middle River, Minnesota

Stealers Wheel Co-Founder Joe Egan Dies at 77, Music World Mourns

Joe Egan

Joe Egan, co-founder and co-frontman of the iconic Scottish folk rock band Stealers Wheel, has died at the age of 77. Egan’s death was confirmed on July 7 through a Facebook post shared by Martha Rafferty, daughter of his late bandmate Gerry Rafferty. Egan, born in Paisley, Scotland, is best remembered for his contributions to… Continue reading Stealers Wheel Co-Founder Joe Egan Dies at 77, Music World Mourns

Highway 197 and Middle School Dr., BEMIDJI, Beltrami County Crash 2024-05-14 19:36:45

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24320733 Date/Time: 05/14/2024 13:43   District: 3200 Thief River Falls Case Information Contact: 218-683-8410 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168   Location: Highway 197 and Middle School Dr., BEMIDJI, Beltrami County   Description: The Dodge Caravan, Mazda 6, and Ford Mustang were all going Eastbound on Highway 197. The… Continue reading Highway 197 and Middle School Dr., BEMIDJI, Beltrami County
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Obituary | Donna Rehm of Middle River, Minnesota

Donna Rehm, 92 of Middle River, MN passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN surrounded by her loving family.   Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Rena Peterson officiating.  The burial will be in… Continue reading Obituary | Donna Rehm of Middle River, Minnesota