Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — New case summaries list traffic citations, fines, and dismissals from several agencies. The updates include the Minnesota State Patrol, the Minnesota DNR, and local law enforcement. All amounts below are listed as fines in the case summaries. Some outcomes can change in court. This report lists names, ages,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Patrol, DNR and Police Cases
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Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man died Saturday, Feb. 28, after a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the crash at about 2 p.m. The operator was identified as Cody Teie, 33, of Thief River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Fosston: Felony Charges After 90-MPH Trooper Chase
Fosston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fosston man faces three felony charges. The case follows a high-speed pursuit and a crash, court papers say. Prosecutors charged Christopher Michael Roragen, 48, of Fosston. The complaint was filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-237. The prosecutor’s file is F-26-033. What deputies say happened… Continue reading Fosston: Felony Charges After 90-MPH Trooper Chase
Red Lake County Blotter: Infant Injury, Student Posts
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a weekly activity report dated Feb. 27, 2026. The report covers calls and cases from Feb. 19 through Feb. 26. Order complaint closed On Feb. 19, a caller reported a possible restraining order violation. A deputy checked the report and found no violation.… Continue reading Red Lake County Blotter: Infant Injury, Student Posts
Fosston: Man Charged After 90 MPH Trooper Chase
Fosston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Michael Roragen, of Fosston, is charged with three felonies after a pursuit. Court records say he fled a traffic stop on Feb. 20. A state trooper tried to stop his vehicle near Fosston. Roragen allegedly sped away. Records say speeds reached about 90 mph. What court records allege The trooper… Continue reading Fosston: Man Charged After 90 MPH Trooper Chase
Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 210 in Cass County. Initial information says the crash happened at an intersection on Hwy. 210. Investigators say one vehicle was traveling east. It struck a westbound vehicle as it turned left. Injuries reported Authorities said three people were riding in the… Continue reading Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts
Meeker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old man from Cokato faces felony charges. The case ties to a fatal crash near Dassel. Elijah Michael Miller is charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Prosecutors allege careless driving. They also allege he drove after drinking. The crash happened around 3:05 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2025. Deputies… Continue reading Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts
Goodridge Township Crash Injures Five on Hwy 1
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Five people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Goodridge Township. Crash details The crash happened at 7:51 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2026. It was at Highway 1 and 310th Avenue NE, south of Goodridge. The Minnesota State Patrol listed the road as snow and ice. A 2014 Buick… Continue reading Goodridge Township Crash Injures Five on Hwy 1
Crookston Crash: 2 Hurt at Hwy 2, South Rd
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me). Two people were hurt Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash near the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026. It happened at Highway 2 and South Road. Roads were wet. What happened Troopers said a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice was… Continue reading Crookston Crash: 2 Hurt at Hwy 2, South Rd
Silver Creek Twp: Brainerd Woman Charged After I-94 Crash
Silver Creek Township, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) A Brainerd woman is facing two DWI-related charges. The case follows a crash on Interstate 94. Katelyn Ashley Johnson, 30, of Brainerd, is charged in Wright County District Court. One count is a gross misdemeanor traffic DWI test refusal. A second count is misdemeanor traffic DWI. Crash on I-94… Continue reading Silver Creek Twp: Brainerd Woman Charged After I-94 Crash