Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — On the afternoon of May 10, 2025, a serious collision occurred on northbound Highway 252 near 66th Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. A 2015 GMC Sierra and a 2013 BMW 750, both traveling northbound, made contact in the center lane. Following the collision, the GMC veered off the highway,… Continue reading BREAKING: Brooklyn Center Crash Leaves 2 Children Critically Injured After Vehicle Overturns – trfnews.i234.me
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Anoka County: Motorcyclist Swerves to Avoid Dog, Crashes into Tree—Two Airlifted
Anoka County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday morning, May 4, emergency responders were dispatched to a serious motorcycle crash in St. Francis, Minnesota. According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred just after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Lake George Boulevard NW and Bridge Street NW. Investigators determined that an adult male motorcyclist… Continue reading Anoka County: Motorcyclist Swerves to Avoid Dog, Crashes into Tree—Two Airlifted
WASHINGTON COUNTY: St. Paul Man Charged After High-Speed I-94 Crash Leaves Passenger Critically Injured
WASHINGTON COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Paul man has been charged with felony criminal vehicular operation following a high-speed rollover crash on I-94 in Washington County that left his passenger with severe, life-threatening injuries. According to a criminal complaint filed May 1, 2025, 36-year-old David Walker Vail was driving a maroon Ford F-150 on the… Continue reading WASHINGTON COUNTY: St. Paul Man Charged After High-Speed I-94 Crash Leaves Passenger Critically Injured
Minnesota State Patrol Arrests Mychal A. Larson for Second-Degree DWI
Roseau (trfnews.i234.me) — On May 9, 2025, the Minnesota State Patrol arrested 33-year-old Mychal A. Larson on charges of second-degree driving while impaired (DWI), a gross misdemeanor offense. This charge indicates the presence of two or more aggravating factors, such as prior DWI convictions within the past ten years, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of… Continue reading Minnesota State Patrol Arrests Mychal A. Larson for Second-Degree DWI
Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Plonski Charged With Sexually Assaulting Infant | Scott County Horror
TRF News — In a deeply disturbing case out of Scott County, Minnesota, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, Jeremy Francis Plonski, 29, has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct of an infant and faces federal charges for the production of child pornography. According to court documents, FBI special agents in Houston began analyzing a… Continue reading Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Plonski Charged With Sexually Assaulting Infant | Scott County Horror
Pennington County Crime Roundup: Theft, Assault, and Traffic Violations
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Recent court proceedings in Pennington County have addressed various offenses, ranging from theft and assault to traffic violations. Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Todd Kenneth Schulz, 57, of Thief River Falls: A felony charge of non-support of a child was dismissed. Dustin Paul Turcotte, 41, of St. Cloud: Convicted of… Continue reading Pennington County Crime Roundup: Theft, Assault, and Traffic Violations
Marshall County Tragedy: 79-Year-Old Karlstad Woman Killed in Highway 59 Crash Near Newfolden
Newfolden, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic accident occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Newfolden Township, Marshall County, resulting in the death of a 79-year-old woman. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Corienne Marie Jacobson of Karlstad was driving a 2021 Ford Escape southbound on Highway 59 when her vehicle collided head-on with a northbound… Continue reading Marshall County Tragedy: 79-Year-Old Karlstad Woman Killed in Highway 59 Crash Near Newfolden
Hennepin County SHOCKER: 83-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Highway 55 Crash
Plymouth, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a tragic incident early Monday morning, an 83-year-old pedestrian from Minatare, Nebraska, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 55 in Plymouth, Hennepin County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident occurred around 5:35 a.m. near Revere Lane. The elderly man was walking when he was hit by… Continue reading Hennepin County SHOCKER: 83-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Highway 55 Crash
Minnesota State Patrol Arrests Man for Fourth-Degree DWI
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 27, 2025, Felix Y. Reyes Tamayo, 39, was arrested by the Minnesota State Patrol for fourth-degree driving while impaired (DWI), a misdemeanor offense. The arresting agency was the Minnesota State Patrol. Details regarding the incident, including the location and circumstances of the arrest, have not been disclosed. The case is… Continue reading Minnesota State Patrol Arrests Man for Fourth-Degree DWI
Otter Tail County, MN: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash on I-94
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic incident unfolded on Monday evening when a high-speed pursuit concluded with a fatal crash on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. Jessica Sarah Vaux, 32, of St. Francis, Minnesota, lost her life after the SUV she was driving rear-ended a semi-truck around 7:56 p.m. According to the… Continue reading Otter Tail County, MN: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash on I-94
Polk County: Pulp Dryer Fire Erupts at East Grand Forks Sugar Plant
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a pulp dryer at the American Crystal Sugar plant in East Grand Forks, prompting an evacuation of the facility. The incident occurred around 2:59 p.m., with emergency crews responding promptly. According to the East Grand Forks Fire Department, the blaze was quickly brought… Continue reading Polk County: Pulp Dryer Fire Erupts at East Grand Forks Sugar Plant
Mower County: Shocking Highway 63 Incident—Flying Debris Pierces Windshield, Injures Driver
Mower County (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine drive turned perilous for a Le Roy woman when an object from a passing vehicle shattered her windshield on Highway 63 near Racine. At approximately 1:02 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, 36-year-old Casandra Faulhaber was traveling southbound in her Kia Sorento when an unidentified object suspected to have… Continue reading Mower County: Shocking Highway 63 Incident—Flying Debris Pierces Windshield, Injures Driver
Marshall County Tragedy: 79-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Collision with Semi on Highway 59
Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic accident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in New Folden Township, Marshall County. Corienne Marie Jacobson, a 79-year-old woman from Karlstad, was driving her 2021 Ford Escape southbound on Highway 59 when she collided head-on with a northbound 2014 Western Star semi-truck at the… Continue reading Marshall County Tragedy: 79-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Collision with Semi on Highway 59
Stearns County Incident: Cold Spring Man Injured After Hitting Deer on Highway 23
Stearns County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 8:36 p.m., a single-vehicle crash occurred on northbound Highway 23 near mile marker 179 in Munson Township. A 2020 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 77-year-old Eugene Allen Wold of Cold Spring, struck a deer on the roadway. Wold sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported… Continue reading Stearns County Incident: Cold Spring Man Injured After Hitting Deer on Highway 23
Wabasha County Collision: Semi Driver Injured in Highway 42 and County Road 14 Crash
Wabasha County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 10:38 a.m., a collision occurred at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 42 and Wabasha County Road 14 in Highland Township. A 2010 Peterbilt 384 semi-truck, driven by 46-year-old Jeremiah Otto Leonhardt of Kellogg, was traveling northbound on Highway 42 when it collided with… Continue reading Wabasha County Collision: Semi Driver Injured in Highway 42 and County Road 14 Crash
Silver Creek Township Rollover: St. Paul Teen Injured in I-94 Crash
Silver Creek Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 7:38 p.m., a single-vehicle rollover crash occurred on westbound Interstate 94 near mile marker 184 in Silver Creek Township, Wright County. A 2005 Infiniti G35, driven by 19-year-old Kaine Rojelio Vinson of St. Paul, left the roadway, rolled several times, and came… Continue reading Silver Creek Township Rollover: St. Paul Teen Injured in I-94 Crash
Sherburne County Collision: Multiple Injured in Highway 169 Crash Near Elk River
Sherburne County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 3:42 p.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred on northbound Highway 169 at 219th Avenue NW in Elk River. A 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by 40-year-old Johara Ahmed Hassan of Ramsey, was traveling northbound when it collided with a southbound 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis,… Continue reading Sherburne County Collision: Multiple Injured in Highway 169 Crash Near Elk River
Beltrami County Crash: Warroad Man Injured After Truck Collides with Tree on Highway 72
Beltrami County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Monday, April 14, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 72 near mile marker 8 in Shooks Township. A 2016 GMC Sierra, driven by 59-year-old Ryan Curtis Fish of Warroad, Minnesota, was traveling southbound when it left the roadway and collided with a tree. Fish… Continue reading Beltrami County Crash: Warroad Man Injured After Truck Collides with Tree on Highway 72
Grant County Semi Crash: Canadian Passenger Injured After Truck Enters Median on I-94
Grant County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, a 2025 Volvo semi-truck traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 near mile marker 75 in Pelican Lake Township veered into the median. The driver, 23-year-old Komalpreet Singh of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was uninjured. His passenger, 30-year-old Sandeep Singh, also from Calgary, sustained… Continue reading Grant County Semi Crash: Canadian Passenger Injured After Truck Enters Median on I-94
Morrison County: Rollover Crash on Highway 115 Leaves Randall Man Injured
DARLING TOWNSHIP, MORRISON COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at approximately 6:58 a.m., a single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on Highway 115 near 115th Avenue in Darling Township, Morrison County. The incident involved a 2009 Toyota Rav4 driven by 28-year-old Chueyee Yang of Randall, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Yang was traveling… Continue reading Morrison County: Rollover Crash on Highway 115 Leaves Randall Man Injured
Nobles County Deputy Critically Injured After Parked Squad Car Struck on I-90
Nobles County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 4:34 p.m., a serious collision occurred on westbound Interstate 90 near mile marker 34 in Dewald Township, Nobles County. A 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 63-year-old Theresa Ann Bear of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, struck a parked 2023 Dodge Durango squad car occupied… Continue reading Nobles County Deputy Critically Injured After Parked Squad Car Struck on I-90
Rice County Tragedy: 75-Year-Old Richfield Woman Dies After SUV Crashes into Tree on I-35
Rice County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic single-vehicle crash occurred on Sunday, April 13, 2025, around 1:50 p.m. on northbound Interstate 35 near mile marker 58 in Wells Township, just north of Faribault. A 2024 Subaru Outback, driven by 70-year-old Terry Jay Whiteley of Richfield, veered off the roadway and collided with a tree. Whiteley… Continue reading Rice County Tragedy: 75-Year-Old Richfield Woman Dies After SUV Crashes into Tree on I-35
Clay County, Minnesota: Horrific Head-On Collision on I-94 Near Exit 6 Leaves Drivers Fighting for Their Lives
Clay County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – Late Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, a devastating head-on collision occurred on the westbound lanes of I-94 near Exit 6, southwest of Glendon, in Clay County, Minnesota. A car and a pickup truck collided, resulting in the pickup overturning and landing upside down in the median. Emergency responders arrived promptly, and… Continue reading Clay County, Minnesota: Horrific Head-On Collision on I-94 Near Exit 6 Leaves Drivers Fighting for Their Lives
CAUGHT ON CAM: High-Speed Chase Ends in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash in Mendota Heights – Trooper Injured
Mendota Heights (trfnews.i234.me) – Dramatic traffic camera footage shows the exact moment a high-speed police pursuit ended in a violent multi-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, April 6, in Mendota Heights. The pursuit originated in Dakota County, involving several cities and speeds exceeding 100 mph. Although ground units had discontinued the chase, the Minnesota State Patrol… Continue reading CAUGHT ON CAM: High-Speed Chase Ends in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash in Mendota Heights – Trooper Injured
SHERBURNE COUNTY CRASH CHAOS: State Trooper Hits Scene As Wrong-Way Driver Triggers 3-Vehicle Collision, Child Critically Injured
Sherburne County (trfnews.i234.me) — A horrific multi-vehicle collision Wednesday night in Sherburne County has left five people injured, including one child fighting for their life after a Minnesota State Patrol trooper responded to a report of a wrong-way driver on Highway 10 near Clear Lake. According to authorities, the sequence of destruction began when the… Continue reading SHERBURNE COUNTY CRASH CHAOS: State Trooper Hits Scene As Wrong-Way Driver Triggers 3-Vehicle Collision, Child Critically Injured
Tragic Collision on Snowy Pine County Road Claims Life of Hinckley Man
Pine County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal accident occurred late Wednesday morning on Highway 48 in Barry Township, Pine County, resulting in the death of a local resident. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 67-year-old Gary Eugene Thompson of Hinckley was driving westbound in his 1998 Ford F150 when he lost control on the snow-covered roadway.… Continue reading Tragic Collision on Snowy Pine County Road Claims Life of Hinckley Man
Fatal School Bus vs. Bicycle Accident in St. Francis, Anoka County
St. Francis (Anoka County) — Tragic Collision Claims Young Bicyclist’s Life In a incident on Friday morning, March 28, 2025, a 20-year-old man was fatally struck by a school bus in St. Francis, Anoka County. The collision occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. at the intersection of St. Francis Boulevard Northwest (Highway 47) and Ambassador Boulevard… Continue reading Fatal School Bus vs. Bicycle Accident in St. Francis, Anoka County
Thief River Falls: Multiple Criminal Charges, Arrests, and Suspended Sentences – Latest Legal Cases in Pennington County
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me)— In recent legal developments, a series of arrests and criminal charges have rocked the community of Thief River Falls and Pennington County. The cases, involving a range of offenses from second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) to expired registrations, are part of a significant police action that has put local residents under… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Multiple Criminal Charges, Arrests, and Suspended Sentences – Latest Legal Cases in Pennington County
Thief River Falls Crime Roundup: From Stolen Coins to Speeding – See Who Was Cited This Week!
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Here’s your latest look at the week’s legal action from Thief River Falls Police, State Patrol, and Natural Resources enforcement. 
Police Department Cases Miranda Lee Timm, 26, Newfolden – Theft from a coin-operated machine: $210 fine, 30 days jail stayed, 1-year probation. Also cited for disorderly conduct: $135, another… Continue reading Thief River Falls Crime Roundup: From Stolen Coins to Speeding – See Who Was Cited This Week!
Burnsville, Minnesota: 68-Year-Old Man Killed in I-35E Crash — Solo Vehicle Strikes Sign Before Fatal Impact
Burnsville, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 35E in Burnsville resulted in a fatality early Sunday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The incident occurred when the driver of a 2006 Volvo S60 veered off the highway into the right ditch, eventually striking a roadside sign before coming to rest near… Continue reading Burnsville, Minnesota: 68-Year-Old Man Killed in I-35E Crash — Solo Vehicle Strikes Sign Before Fatal Impact
Rollover Crash on Highway 10 Near Hawley – Driver Injured
Eglon Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle rollover crash occurred on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 8:07 AM on Westbound Highway 10 at Highway 32 in Eglon Township, Clay County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by 35-year-old Daniel Alan Weber of Ulen, MN, was entering westbound Highway 10 from… Continue reading Rollover Crash on Highway 10 Near Hawley – Driver Injured
Semi-Truck Rolls on I-90 in Olmsted County – Driver Hospitalized
Eyota Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A semi-truck rollover crash occurred at 8:19 AM on February 24, 2025, on eastbound Interstate 90 at Milepost 221 in Eyota Township, Olmsted County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2005 Peterbilt tractor, driven by 65-year-old Clay Alan Rinn of Goodview, MN, lost control and rolled. The cause of… Continue reading Semi-Truck Rolls on I-90 in Olmsted County – Driver Hospitalized
Semi Rollover Near East Grand Forks Due to High Winds
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN – A semi-truck rollover was reported early Saturday morning on Highway 2, just east of East Grand Forks. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 AM on March 15, 2025. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the semi, identified as Braden Daniel Connor, 20, of Litchfield, MN, was traveling… Continue reading Semi Rollover Near East Grand Forks Due to High Winds
Minivan Rollover Crash on Highway 52 in Fillmore County
Chatfield Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle rollover crash occurred at 6:26 AM on February 25, 2025, on Highway 52 at Mile Marker 28 in Chatfield Township, Fillmore County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country minivan, driven by 27-year-old Timothy Ray Brown of Preston, MN, was traveling northbound on… Continue reading Minivan Rollover Crash on Highway 52 in Fillmore County
Vehicle Crash on I-90 in Austin, MN – Driver Injured
Austin, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle crash occurred at 5:40 AM on February 25, 2025, on Interstate 90 at Mile Marker 178 in Austin, Mower County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2015 Ford Escape, driven by 37-year-old Cecilia Gonzalez of Austin, MN, was traveling eastbound on I-90 when it lost control due to… Continue reading Vehicle Crash on I-90 in Austin, MN – Driver Injured
Two-Vehicle Crash in Martin County – One Driver Injured
Silver Lake Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at 1:48 PM on February 24, 2025, at the intersection of MN Highway 15 and 50th St in Silver Lake Township, Martin County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2018 Chevy Equinox, driven by 62-year-old Patrick John Graif of Fairmont, MN, was traveling eastbound… Continue reading Two-Vehicle Crash in Martin County – One Driver Injured
Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 14 in Blue Earth County – One Driver Injured
Le Ray Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle collision occurred at 3:23 PM on February 24, 2025, at the intersection of eastbound US Highway 14 and southbound MN Highway 60 in Le Ray Township, Blue Earth County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2019 Toyota Yaris, driven by 86-year-old Janice Arlene Fox of Mankato,… Continue reading Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 14 in Blue Earth County – One Driver Injured
Two-Vehicle Collision on MN Highway 42 in Olmsted County – Two Injured
Eyota Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle collision occurred at 3:44 PM on February 24, 2025, on MN Highway 42 at 30th St SE in Eyota Township, Olmsted County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by 36-year-old Travis Lee Johnson of Austin, MN, and a 2013 Jeep Patriot, driven… Continue reading Two-Vehicle Collision on MN Highway 42 in Olmsted County – Two Injured
Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 12 in Big Stone County – Driver Injured
Akron Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A semi-truck crash occurred at 4:59 PM on February 24, 2025, on Highway 12 at Milepost 14 in Akron Township, Big Stone County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2022 Freightliner Semi, driven by 33-year-old Shafiq Raihan of San Antonio, TX, was traveling eastbound on Highway 12 when it… Continue reading Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 12 in Big Stone County – Driver Injured
Fatal Head-On Collision on Highway 23 in Stearns County
Wakefield Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic head-on collision occurred at 5:04 PM on February 24, 2025, on southbound Highway 23 at Milepost 189 in Wakefield Township, Stearns County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer, driven by 52-year-old James Arthur Wilton of Fairchild, WI, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes… Continue reading Fatal Head-On Collision on Highway 23 in Stearns County
Minnesota State Patrol & Pennington County Court Cases: Thief River Falls, MN
Thief River Falls, MN – Several individuals recently faced charges and sentencing in Pennington County District Court, ranging from driving offenses to domestic abuse violations and disorderly conduct. Minnesota State Patrol Cases: 
Justin Lee Armstrong, 46, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony failure to register as a predatory offender (subsequent offense dismissed) … Continue reading Minnesota State Patrol & Pennington County Court Cases: Thief River Falls, MN
Roseau County: Alexzander J. Peterson ARRESTED for Felony DWI
ROSEAU COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Roseau County have arrested 29-year-old Alexzander J. Peterson on February 23, 2025, for First-Degree DWI, a felony charge due to a previous substance-related vehicular homicide or injury conviction. The Minnesota State Patrol took Peterson into custody, booking him into Roseau County Court. As a felony DWI offender, Peterson faces… Continue reading Roseau County: Alexzander J. Peterson ARRESTED for Felony DWI
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Deadly Head-On Crash Near Moorhead—Alcohol Suspected
Clay County (TRF News) – Wrong-Way Driver Kills Texas Woman in Head-On Crash Near Moorhead A deadly head-on collision occurred near Moorhead, Minnesota, on Saturday night just before 6:00 p.m., claiming the life of a 43-year-old woman from Ennis, Texas. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Christopher Thomas Pink, 28, of Moorhead, was driving a… Continue reading Wrong-Way Driver Causes Deadly Head-On Crash Near Moorhead—Alcohol Suspected
One Injured in Icy Road Rollover Crash on I-35 in Pine County
Mission Creek Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Chevrolet van lost control on an icy entrance ramp to Interstate 35 on Monday morning, rolling into a ditch and leaving one passenger injured. Crash Details 
Date & Time: February 3, 2025, at 11:08 a.m. Location: Northbound I-35, Milepost 180, Mission Creek Township, Pine County Road Conditions:… Continue reading One Injured in Icy Road Rollover Crash on I-35 in Pine County
Two Injured in Highway 10 Crash in Sherburne County
Becker Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A two-vehicle crash on icy Highway 10 in Sherburne County Monday morning left two drivers injured and transported to Saint Cloud Hospital. Crash Details Date & Time: February 3, 2025, at 8:51 a.m. Location: Eastbound Highway 10, Milepost 198, Becker Township, Sherburne County Road Conditions: Snow/Ice Responding Agencies:… Continue reading Two Injured in Highway 10 Crash in Sherburne County
Fatal Crash on I-494 in Hennepin County: Shakopee Woman Killed in Semi-Truck Collision
Bloomington, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A fatal crash on westbound Interstate 494 at Highway 169 early Monday morning resulted in the death of a Shakopee woman after her vehicle lost control on icy roads and collided with a semi-truck. Crash Details Date & Time: February 3, 2025, at 6:33 a.m. Location: Westbound I-494 at Highway 169,… Continue reading Fatal Crash on I-494 in Hennepin County: Shakopee Woman Killed in Semi-Truck Collision
Fatal Crash on Icy I-494 in Bloomington Claims Life of Shakopee Woman
Bloomington, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—One person is dead following a collision on icy Interstate 494 early Monday morning in Bloomington. Crash Details Time: 6:33 a.m., Monday Location: Westbound I-494 near Highway 169 Road Conditions: Snowy and icy According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2009 Chevy Impala traveling in the right lane spun out… Continue reading Fatal Crash on Icy I-494 in Bloomington Claims Life of Shakopee Woman
Beltrami County Heroic Rescue: Woman Safely Escorted Off Highway 71 Overpass – Chris Harper Reports
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic rescue unfolded in Beltrami County on Wednesday, January 29, as law enforcement officers worked for two hours to safely escort a woman off the US Highway 71 overpass at US Highway 2 in Bemidji. The Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received multiple reports at 12:18 PM of a woman… Continue reading Beltrami County Heroic Rescue: Woman Safely Escorted Off Highway 71 Overpass – Chris Harper Reports
Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run: 26-Year-Old Man Killed, Police Seek Suspect
Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities Seek Public Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case Brooklyn Center police are investigating a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man on Thursday night, January 30th. Officers responded to reports of an unconscious male around 10:22 p.m. in the 6800 block of Humboldt Avenue. Despite immediate life-saving efforts,… Continue reading Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run: 26-Year-Old Man Killed, Police Seek Suspect
Crow Wing County Crash Claims Three Lives, One Injured
CROW WING COUNTY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at approximately 12:41 p.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The incident resulted in three fatalities and one person sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford F150 driven by 59-year-old Lee Page was heading southbound on Highway… Continue reading Crow Wing County Crash Claims Three Lives, One Injured
Two Men Indicted for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Two individuals, Bobby Lee Donnell (46) and Jordan Lee Lussier (29), have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. The charges follow a traffic stop conducted by the Minnesota State Patrol on September 4, 2024. During the stop, authorities discovered over 50 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.… Continue reading Two Men Indicted for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Minnesota State Patrol Manages 470 Incidents During First Major Winter Storm
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Minnesota State Patrol managed 470 traffic crashes between midnight and 8:30 p.m., with 38 resulting in injuries. Additionally, 261 vehicles went off the road, and 30 semitrailers jackknifed during the period. South-central and southeastern Minnesota experienced the highest snowfall. Specific accumulations included: New Prague, Winthrop, and Kellogg: 7 inches… Continue reading Minnesota State Patrol Manages 470 Incidents During First Major Winter Storm
Vehicle Collides with MnDOT Snowplow in Becker County, Injuring Two
On December 16, 2024, at approximately 6:58 a.m., a collision occurred on Highway 34 between mile markers 47 and 48 in Height of Land Township, Becker County. A 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by 23-year-old Austin Lee Engel of Detroit Lakes, collided with the rear of a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) snowplow truck. DPS Minnesota… Continue reading Vehicle Collides with MnDOT Snowplow in Becker County, Injuring Two
Two Injured in Polk County Single-Vehicle Accident
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday in Polk County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver, Reha Dawn Sanstead, 78, of Erskine, was involved in the crash when her eastbound 2002 Kia Sportage left the roadway and rolled on Highway 2 at milepost 20 in Lowell… Continue reading Two Injured in Polk County Single-Vehicle Accident
Thanksgiving Crash in Wilkin County: Moorhead Woman Injured
WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota State Patrol reports that a Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 lost control on an icy road and slid into a ditch, striking trees. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 AM on Thanksgiving at milepost 36 in Wilkin County. The driver, 56-year-old Ronda Kae Peterson of… Continue reading Thanksgiving Crash in Wilkin County: Moorhead Woman Injured
Two Killed in Bray Township Rollover Crash Identified
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have identified the individuals involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday in Bray Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident involved a 2007 Honda Pilot driven by Tina Annette Klein, 68, of Grand Forks. The vehicle left the roadway, rolled over, and came to rest… Continue reading Two Killed in Bray Township Rollover Crash Identified
Teen Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 9
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Saturday, November 2, a 16-year-old male was involved in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 9 in Polk County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the Toyota Scion he was driving collided with a semi truck driven by 59-year-old Rodney John Cieklinski who was traveling Northbound while the… Continue reading Teen Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 9
Marshall County Man Injured in Single Vehicle Accident
Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 22-year-old man, identified as Gage Eliott Skadsem, was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 32 in Marshall County. The incident occurred just before 12:30 am. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, alcohol was a factor in the crash. Skadsem was driving northbound when his 2011 GMC Sierra left… Continue reading Marshall County Man Injured in Single Vehicle Accident
High-Speed Crash on I-94 Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred on Wednesday night just south of downtown Minneapolis involving seven vehicles. The incident resulted in one person being killed and several others injured. According to reports from the Minnesota State Patrol, a vehicle was traveling eastbound I-94 towards Lyndale Avenue at a high rate of speed when it… Continue reading High-Speed Crash on I-94 Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
Deadly Crash on I-35W: One Life Lost in Friday Night Motorcycle Accident
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crash occurred on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis on a fateful Friday night, claiming one life and leaving others shaken. According to reports from the Minnesota State Patrol, Gordon Warne Zieman, a 61-year-old man from New Brighton, lost his life in the accident. The incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m., when Zieman… Continue reading Deadly Crash on I-35W: One Life Lost in Friday Night Motorcycle Accident
Tragic Highway 59 Crash Claims Two Lives Near Detroit Lakes, Investigation Ongoing
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota State Patrol has identified two victims in a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Highway 59 near Detroit Lakes. Cole Carlson, 33, of Detroit Lakes, and his passenger, 60-year-old Stacey Nelson of Hawley, tragically lost their lives in the collision. Both victims were not wearing seatbelts.… Continue reading Tragic Highway 59 Crash Claims Two Lives Near Detroit Lakes, Investigation Ongoing
Viking Woman Injured in Marshall County Crash After SUV Veers Off Highway
A woman from Viking, Minnesota, was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Saturday afternoon in Marshall County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Tiffany Lynn Nelson, 30, was driving eastbound on Highway 1 near 380th Avenue North in Warren when her 2007 GMC Yukon veered off the road and entered a ditch. Nelson, who was… Continue reading Viking Woman Injured in Marshall County Crash After SUV Veers Off Highway
Motorcyclist Killed in Oak Grove After Being Rear-Ended by SUV
OAK GROVE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic accident in Oak Grove claimed the life of 49-year-old motorcyclist Kelly Matthew Linder from Albert Lea on Saturday afternoon. According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Linder was stopped on Northwest Viking Boulevard, waiting to make a left turn, when his motorcycle was struck from behind by an… Continue reading Motorcyclist Killed in Oak Grove After Being Rear-Ended by SUV
Pequot Lakes Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Polk County
A two-vehicle crash in Polk County on Sunday left one person injured. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Jonni Melodie Krecklau, 69, of Pequot Lakes, was driving a 2013 Ford Edge southbound on County Road 46 when her vehicle collided with a westbound Chevy Silverado at the intersection of Highway 2 in Kertsonville Township. Krecklau… Continue reading Pequot Lakes Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Polk County
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Roseau, Minnesota: 62-Year-Old Man Injured in Crosswalk Accident
A 62-year-old man was injured in a pedestrian accident Friday in Roseau, Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that the incident occurred when a 1999 Chevy Silverado, driven by 21-year-old Kaleb Ward, allegedly struck the pedestrian while he was walking in a crosswalk at Highway 89 and 3rd Street Southwest. The victim was transported to… Continue reading Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Roseau, Minnesota: 62-Year-Old Man Injured in Crosswalk Accident
Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores
ROCHESTER — Shane Roper, a former Minnesota State Trooper, has been dismissed and is now facing nine criminal charges following a high-speed crash on May 18, 2024, that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores and injured five others. Documents reveal that Roper violated multiple policies, including reckless driving and emergency vehicle operation. Roper’s squad car collided with… Continue reading Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores
Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges
ROCHESTER – Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper, who is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal crash in Rochester, is no longer employed by the Minnesota State Patrol. Lt. Michael Lee confirmed on Friday, September 6, that Roper’s last day of employment was on Tuesday, September 3. However, it remains unclear whether Roper… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges
28-Year-Old Erskine Man Identified in Fiery Crash Near McIntosh, Minnesota
The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal car crash that occurred last Sunday near McIntosh. Eagle Roth M. Steven, 28, of Erskine, Minnesota, was traveling eastbound on County Road 41 when his vehicle left the roadway, entered the ditch, rolled over, and caught fire. The crash took place just west of… Continue reading 28-Year-Old Erskine Man Identified in Fiery Crash Near McIntosh, Minnesota
Duluth Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Polk County Motorcycle Crash
A 58-year-old Duluth area man, Dean Bruce Obrien, sustained life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Tuesday in Polk County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Obrien was driving his 2004 Harley Davidson westbound on US Highway 2 when it veered off the road near milepost 64 in King Township. Obrien, who was… Continue reading Duluth Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Polk County Motorcycle Crash
Roseau Couple Injured in Becker County Motorcycle Accident: Non-Life-Threatening Injuries Reported
Two residents of Roseau, Minnesota, were injured in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash over the weekend in Becker County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 59-year-old Harvey Patrick Johnson lost control of his 2004 Honda 1300 while traveling westbound on Highway 113 near Mile Marker 42 in Forest Township. The accident occurred just after noon on… Continue reading Roseau Couple Injured in Becker County Motorcycle Accident: Non-Life-Threatening Injuries Reported
Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 2 Near Lengby Leaves One Injured
LENGBY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A two-vehicle crash occurred late Thursday afternoon on Highway 2, just east of Fosston at the Lengby turnoff. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident took place at 5:25 p.m. when a Nissan Altima, driven by 20-year-old Kaden Dwayne Sanford of Fosston, crossed the highway and collided with a Volkswagen… Continue reading Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 2 Near Lengby Leaves One Injured