Fosston, Minn., city administrator claims meeting related to hospital improvements was not legitimate – Obituary

FOSSTON, Minn. — Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide claims a recent meeting of the town’s First Care Medical Services Board was not legitimate and that Essentia Health violated an agreement it has with the city by adding new members to the board before the meeting. At the meeting, board members approved, in a 2-1 vote,… Continue reading Fosston, Minn., city administrator claims meeting related to hospital improvements was not legitimate – Obituary

Kittson County Nightmare: Kennedy Woman Accused of Executing Man in Meth-Fueled Frenzy

Jordan Carol Hanson

Kennedy, Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — A harrowing case has shaken northwestern Minnesota as Jordan Carol Hanson, 23, of Kennedy, is being held on a $1 million bond after allegedly murdering a Hallock man by shooting him in the head. Court documents reveal Hanson, reportedly under the influence of methamphetamine, shot the victim inside his Hallock… Continue reading Kittson County Nightmare: Kennedy Woman Accused of Executing Man in Meth-Fueled Frenzy

Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Calvin John Rybakowski

Middle River, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, of Middle River, has pleaded not guilty to felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being accused of sexually abusing a young girl over two years. Serious Allegations Against Rybakowski Law enforcement received a report in August 2024 alleging that Rybakowski had sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl. The victim… Continue reading Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges

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

Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges

Zachariah John Howard

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, an Oklee resident, Zachariah John Howard, 22, waived his omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance sale. The maximum penalty for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment. However, according to Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines,… Continue reading Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges

St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales

Ethan Alexander Johnson

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, Ethan Alexander Johnson, 26, of St. Hilaire, appeared in court facing charges of felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance and gross misdemeanor drug possession. The felony charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years; however, Minnesota state sentencing guidelines suggest a range of 21 to… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales