Pennington County: Snowplow Slowdown Crash

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A semi truck and an SUV were involved in a reported crash near Center Street in Pennington County. The sheriff’s office received the report on Dec. 11. Officials reported no known injuries. The crash happened near the intersection of Center Street West and Center Street East. What the report says happened… Continue reading Pennington County: Snowplow Slowdown Crash

Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say

Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say

Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal investigators say suspected fraud in Minnesota Medicaid services could be massive. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Thursday the total could reach $9 billion or more. He spoke during a news conference in Minneapolis. Thompson pointed to 14 Medicaid services flagged as “high risk.” He said those programs totaled… Continue reading Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say

Thief River Falls: Crash Reported, Driver Cited

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash was reported Friday afternoon at a rural intersection near Thief River Falls. According to a sheriff’s office report, deputies received the call at 4:12 p.m. on Dec. 6. The crash was reported at the intersection of 190th Street Northeast and 150th Avenue Northeast. What the report says happened… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Crash Reported, Driver Cited

Perley: Elevator Fire Reported, Crews Clear by 8

Perley: Elevator Fire Reported, Crews Clear by 8

PERLEY, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded Thursday evening to a reported elevator fire in Perley, Minnesota. TRF News received the first report from viewers in the area. They said they saw smoke near the top of a local elevator. Viewer video showed a small amount of smoke from the roofline. Crews called to… Continue reading Perley: Elevator Fire Reported, Crews Clear by 8

Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice

Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice

WASKISH, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup is reported to have gone through the ice on Upper Red Lake on Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported about three miles west of Waskish on Upper Red Lake. TRF News was told the driver got out safely. The report came from another person who was fishing in… Continue reading Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice

Thief River Falls: Investor Mike Jordan Dies at 80

Thief River Falls: Investor Mike Jordan Dies at 80

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Charles Jordan, known to many as Mike, died Dec. 16, 2025. He was 80. His family said he died in rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Early life and education Jordan was born on March 6, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana. He grew up in rural Indiana, his family said.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Investor Mike Jordan Dies at 80

Dilworth: Woman Charged in $6K Jewelry Burglary

Dilworth: Woman Charged in $6K Jewelry Burglary

Dilworth (trfnews.i234.me) — Sherrie Gerdon-Walkin is facing felony charges tied to a reported burglary in Dilworth, Minnesota. Charging documents say the burglary happened on November 8. Prosecutors charged Gerdon-Walkin with felony burglary and felony theft. What the complaint alleges The complaint says three shoe boxes filled with jewelry were taken. Investigators valued the missing jewelry… Continue reading Dilworth: Woman Charged in $6K Jewelry Burglary

Thief River Falls: Gary Srnsky Dies at 69

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Gary Srnsky, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on Dec. 11, 2025. He was 69. His family said he died near Rice, Minnesota, after an automobile crash. Visitation details A visitation honoring Srnsky is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. It will be held… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Gary Srnsky Dies at 69

Moorhead: 4 Women Charged With Welfare Fraud

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Four women have been charged with welfare fraud in separate cases filed in Clay County Court. The cases were filed in Moorhead, Minnesota. Each woman is charged with felony wrongfully obtaining assistance. Court records list the cases as separate matters. The allegations involve SNAP and other public benefits. Who is charged Katilynn… Continue reading Moorhead: 4 Women Charged With Welfare Fraud

Thief River Falls: DWI Test Refusal Charge

Thief River Falls: DWI Test Refusal Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Chase Donald Nomeland, 29, of Thief River Falls, has been charged in a DWI case. The charge is second-degree DWI for test refusal. According to the criminal complaint, police arrested the suspect after a traffic stop. The stop happened on Dec. 10 at about 9:45 a.m. Police said it was… Continue reading Thief River Falls: DWI Test Refusal Charge