White Earth MN: 2nd Man Charged in Shots Fired Case

White Earth MN: 2nd Man Charged in Shots Fired Case

White Earth (trfnews.i234.me)  — Authorities have filed another felony charge tied to a shots-fired report in White Earth last weekend. Investigators say the shots were reported just after 8 a.m. Saturday in the White Earth area. Officials say the case has now led to two criminal complaints in Becker County. New Charge Announced Fernando Thompson,… Continue reading White Earth MN: 2nd Man Charged in Shots Fired Case

Wolverton: Suspect Jailed After New Year’s Shooting

Wilkin County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — One man is dead and another man is in jail after an early New Year’s Day shooting near Wolverton. The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says the death happened near Wolverton shortly after midnight. Investigators say there is no ongoing threat to the public. The call came in just after midnight… Continue reading Wolverton: Suspect Jailed After New Year’s Shooting

Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud

Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud

Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Reports say large amounts of cash were left in Minnesota in carry-on luggage for years. Some trips involved up to $1 million at a time. The claims date back at least to 2014. The reports also describe a sharp rise starting in 2016. A 2018 report cited totals of $84 million in… Continue reading Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud

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

Thief River Falls: Ardis Foster Dies at 97

Ardis Lorraine Foster

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Ardis Lorraine Foster of Thief River Falls died Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 97 years, 4 months, and 13 days old. She died at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls. Her daughter was with her. Early life Foster was born on August 10, 1928, in Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Ardis Foster Dies at 97

Thief River Falls: George Sodon Dies at 84

George Sodon

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — George Sodon died on December 24, 2025. He was 84. He died at his home in Thief River Falls. Family members were with him. Early life and military service Sodon was born on February 22, 1941, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. His parents were Edward and Lavinia “Violet” Sodon. He served… Continue reading Thief River Falls: George Sodon Dies at 84

Newfolden: Joyce Kron Dies Christmas Eve, 102

Joyce Kron

Newfolden (trfnews.i234.me) — Joyce Kron, 102, of rural Newfolden, Minnesota, died on Christmas Eve. She passed away on December 24, 2025. She was at Eventide in Moorhead. Her daughters were with her. At this time, the family plans a Celebration of Life in the spring of 2026. No date has been announced yet. More details… Continue reading Newfolden: Joyce Kron Dies Christmas Eve, 102

Thief River Falls: Bernie Stoulil Jr. Dies at 63

Bernie Kenneth Stoulil Jr.

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Bernie Kenneth Stoulil Jr., 63, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on December 28, 2025. Early life Stoulil was born on November 20, 1962, in Newton, Iowa. He was the son of Bernie and Patricia (Schrull) Stoulil. He grew up in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1981.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Bernie Stoulil Jr. Dies at 63

Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61

Mark Alan Delage

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Mark Alan Delage, 61, died on December 31, 2025. His family said he died at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center. Delage was born on March 4, 1964, in Thief River Falls. He was the son of Harvey Delage and Rose (Sorenson) Delage. Life and work Delage attended Knox… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61

Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm

Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm

MINNESOTA ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A series of alleged fraud schemes has shaped Minnesota’s largest fraud crisis in recent history, with cases stretching back nearly a decade. The allegations date to 2015. That year, some daycare centers were accused of overbilling Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Investigators later expanded their focus to other programs. More… Continue reading Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm