Bemidji: Redby Man Charged in Apartment Stabbing

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: 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

Shakopee: Trump Praises Lindell in Gov Race

Shakopee: Trump Praises Lindell in Gov Race

Shakopee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — President Donald Trump publicly praised MyPillow founder Mike Lindell as Lindell campaigns for Minnesota governor. Trump made the comment during a Dec. 19 rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trump told the crowd Lindell “deserves to be governor of Minnesota.” But Lindell says it was not a formal endorsement. Lindell told… Continue reading Shakopee: Trump Praises Lindell in Gov Race

Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired

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 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

Perley: Elevator Fire Reported, Crews Clear by 8

Perley: Elevator Fire Reported, Crews Clear by 8

PERLEY, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded Thursday evening to a reported elevator fire in Perley, Minnesota. TRF News received the first report from viewers in the area. They said they saw smoke near the top of a local elevator. Viewer video showed a small amount of smoke from the roofline. Crews called to… Continue reading Perley: Elevator Fire Reported, Crews Clear by 8

Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice

Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice

WASKISH, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup is reported to have gone through the ice on Upper Red Lake on Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported about three miles west of Waskish on Upper Red Lake. TRF News was told the driver got out safely. The report came from another person who was fishing in… Continue reading Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice

Thief River Falls: Investor Mike Jordan Dies at 80

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