Holt (trfnews.i234.me) — Donnie LeRoy Olson, 65, of Holt, died at home on Dec. 17, 2025. Family members were with him. Early life and marriage Olson was born on Aug. 30, 1960, in Thief River Falls. His parents were Keith Olson and Vivian Peterson Olson. He was baptized in the Lutheran church as a child.… Continue reading Holt: Donnie Olson Dies; Life Celebration Jan. 17
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White Earth: Shots Fired Reported Near POW Grounds
White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of White Earth, Minnesota, on Saturday morning. Initial reports said shots were fired at about 8:04 a.m. The information came over emergency radio traffic. Callers described hearing multiple gunshots. One caller said they heard what sounded like about 10 shots. The caller added the shots sounded “fairly close.”… Continue reading White Earth: Shots Fired Reported Near POW Grounds
Minnesota Mayors Warn State on Economy, Spending
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A group of 98 Minnesota mayors signed a letter this week raising concerns about the state’s economic and financial direction, according to statements shared with media outlets. The letter was written by Jackson Purfeest, the mayor of Crosslake. Among the signers was Mike Lorenson, the mayor of Thief River Falls. The letter… Continue reading Minnesota Mayors Warn State on Economy, Spending
Bemidji: Redby Man Charged in Apartment Stabbing
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Redby man is facing felony charges after a stabbing at a Bemidji apartment, court records say. Charges filed in Beltrami County Cameron Lee Kingbird, 19, was charged Monday in Beltrami County District Court. He is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with false… Continue reading Bemidji: Redby Man Charged in Apartment Stabbing
Hibbing Area: House Fire Destroys Home Near Silica
Hibbing area, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire destroyed a home south of Hibbing on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported. According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, the fire was reported around 10:15 a.m. It happened on West Swan River Drive near Silica Township. Friends of the Northland FireWire reported the home was fully engulfed… Continue reading Hibbing Area: House Fire Destroys Home Near Silica
Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired
Saint Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a shots-fired report on Westminster Street Saturday morning. Police said the call came in just after 8:20 a.m. It was in the 1300 block of Westminster Street. Officers arrived and found a federal agent involved in a use-of-force incident. What the police say happened Preliminary information shared with… Continue reading Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired
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 (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
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