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
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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
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
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
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
Murder Reported at King’s Corner Bar in Mahnomen, MN
Murder Reported at King’s Corner Bar in Mahnomen, MN Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities are investigating a reported murder that took place early Sunday morning at King’s Corner Bar in Mahnomen, Minnesota. According to emergency radio traffic, the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday at 215 West Monroe Avenue. Stabbing Incident at King’s Corner Bar… Continue reading Murder Reported at King’s Corner Bar in Mahnomen, MN
St. Paul: Mike Lindell Enters MN Governor Race
St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — MyPillow founder Mike Lindell says he is running for Minnesota governor in 2026. He announced on Thursday, Dec. 11. Lindell is a longtime ally of President Donald Trump. What Lindell said Lindell announced his campaign through a post on X and during a broadcast on LindellTV. In his remarks, Lindell said… Continue reading St. Paul: Mike Lindell Enters MN Governor Race
Thief River Falls Teen Charged With DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old Thief River Falls woman faces drunk driving and cannabis-related charges after a late-night traffic stop on Highway 59 Southeast. Traffic stop on Highway 59 The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office reports that a deputy stopped a vehicle in the 1900 block of Highway 59 Southeast at about 2:19 a.m.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged With DWI
Barnesville I-94 Photo Shows Slick Minnesota Roads
Barnesville (trfnews.i234.me) — Drivers across western and central Minnesota are dealing with very slick winter roads this week. Troopers say snow and ice are causing crashes and spinouts on busy highways, including Interstate 94 near Barnesville. Slippery Roads Reported Across a Wide Area Reports from the region say roadways in western and central Minnesota are… Continue reading Barnesville I-94 Photo Shows Slick Minnesota Roads
Cokato Co-Worker Now Charged With Premeditated Murder
Cokato (trfnews.i234.me) — A Watkins man first charged with killing a female co-worker in Cokato now faces a more serious count of premeditated murder after a Wright County grand jury indictment. Grand Jury Adds First-Degree Murder Charge David Bruce Delong, 40, of Watkins, is accused of attacking 20-year-old Amber Czech of Hutchinson at their workplace,… Continue reading Cokato Co-Worker Now Charged With Premeditated Murder