Hermantown, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — An explosion and fire hit the Green Acres area on Saturday night. Two residents died, according to officials. Officials said the blast struck a six-unit building at 5064 Jennifer Circle around 6:21 p.m. Saturday. Fire and smoke followed within moments. First crews arrived within minutes and began evacuations. The… Continue reading Hermantown Sixplex Blast Kills Two at Green Acres
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Hermantown: Explosion Sparks Green Acres Fires
Hermantown (trfnews.i234.me) — Officials are investigating an explosion and fire in Hermantown. The incident was reported Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2026. The location was the Green Acres Townhomes area. The site sits northwest of Duluth. What officials have said In early radio traffic, responders reported an explosion in a townhome unit. They also reported multiple… Continue reading Hermantown: Explosion Sparks Green Acres Fires
Hermantown: Explosion Reported on Jennifer Circle
Hermantown, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Emergency crews responded Saturday evening after reports of an explosion in a residential area. The call came from Jennifer Circle, a neighborhood street in Hermantown. Initial reports said there may have been more than one explosion. A video from the scene showed multiple emergency vehicles in the area. Officials have not… Continue reading Hermantown: Explosion Reported on Jennifer Circle
Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 73-year-old man died in a fire west of Wadena on Thursday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said David Hanes, 73, was found inside the home. Deputies were notified at about 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. A caller reported a structure fire at a rural residence in… Continue reading Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes
Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire damaged part of the Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake on Tuesday night. Responders found at least one motel unit fully engulfed in flames. Authorities reported no injuries from the incident. What happened The fire was reported at the Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake. Officials have… Continue reading Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing
Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Clay County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news is coming in from the east side of Moorhead. Crews responded to a house fire on Walnut Circle late Sunday afternoon. TRF News received photos from the scene at about 4:45 p.m. What we know now A witness told TRF News that people were hurt. Officials have not… Continue reading Moorhead Walnut Circle House Fire; Injuries Reported
Ulen: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire
Ulen (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal house fire near Ulen. Officials say Daryn Waller, 57, died in the fire on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The call came in mid-morning Emergency crews were dispatched at about 10:14 a.m. Friday. The call reported a structure fire in rural Clay County. The address… Continue reading Ulen: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire
UPDATE: East Grand Forks: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Home
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire officials say a New Year’s Eve house fire in East Grand Forks destroyed a home. No residents were hurt. Firefighters also rescued three dogs. The fire was reported at about 11:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The East Grand Forks Fire Department confirmed the home was a total… Continue reading UPDATE: East Grand Forks: New Year’s Eve Fire Destroys Home
Baudette: 91-Year-Old Dies in House Fire
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A house fire in Baudette has claimed the life of a 91-year-old woman. The fire happened on December 19, 2025. Authorities identified the victim as Nelda Fay Anderson, 91. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office reported the death after the fire. Emergency call in early morning hours According to… Continue reading Baudette: 91-Year-Old Dies in House Fire
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