Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning

Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning

Solway, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews rushed to a barn fire northwest of Solway on Friday evening. Radio traffic said a vehicle was burning inside the barn. The call location was 1778 Lamers Road NW, west of Bemidji. Early radio traffic Dispatch audio at about 8:17 p.m. sent Solway firefighters to the property. Minutes… Continue reading Solway Barn Fire After Vehicle Reported Burning

Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

Gerald William Sanders

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me)  Gerald William Sanders, 90, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on January 26, 2026. He died at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls. Life in Thief River Falls Sanders was born on February 4, 1935. He spent his life in Thief River Falls. He attended country school and Lincoln High School. Family… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

Munson Township Truck Breaks Through Horseshoe Lake Ice

Munson Township Truck Breaks Through Horseshoe Lake Ice

Stearns County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup truck broke through the lake ice near Horseshoe Lake in Munson Township. What happened Deputies were called at about 5:10 p.m. on January 29, 2026. A 911 caller said the driver was out of the water. The caller also said the driver was safe. When deputies arrived, they saw… Continue reading Munson Township Truck Breaks Through Horseshoe Lake Ice

Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree

Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court. He admitted to an armed carjacking and a two-week vehicle theft spree. Plea entered in federal court Nathaniel Thomas Smith pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in U.S. District Court. He pleaded guilty to robbery and eight counts tied to… Continue reading Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree

Thief River Falls: Pickup Backs Into Parked SUV

Thief River Falls: Pickup Backs Into Parked SUV

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls. The crash happened in a parking lot at Greenwood Crossing. The report came in at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 22. Police said there were no known injuries. What happened Police said Kelly Fenno was backing out of a… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pickup Backs Into Parked SUV

Thief River Falls: Arrest at Park West Apts

Thief River Falls: Arrest at Park West Apts

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded at 3:28 a.m. on Jan. 18 to a disturbance report. The call came from Park West Apartments at 1303 First St. W. Police said the report involved loud and unusual behavior inside an apartment. Bryan McCauley Gregory, 32, of Thief River Falls, was cited for two offenses. Police… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Arrest at Park West Apts

Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing

Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing

Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fire damaged part of the Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake on Tuesday night. Responders found at least one motel unit fully engulfed in flames. Authorities reported no injuries from the incident. What happened The fire was reported at the Whispering Pines Motel in Cass Lake. Officials have… Continue reading Cass Lake Motel Fire Engulfs Unit; Probe Ongoing

Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel

Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is accused of attacking his girlfriend inside a casino hotel room. Court papers name the suspect as Chad Michael Nelson, 45, of Thief River Falls. He is charged with obstructing a peace officer. He also faces two counts of domestic assault. What was reported The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Assault Arrest at Casino Hotel

East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone

East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone

East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged in Minnesota. Court records list a felony drug count. Jeremy Paul Kotaska, 48, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged. The count is Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree. The allegation is possession in a prohibited zone. What the police say… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Man Charged With Meth in School Zone

East Grand Forks Woman Charged With DWI on Hwy 2

East Grand Forks Woman Charged With DWI on Hwy 2

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman now faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. Court records name the driver as Jenna Marie Hunt, 41, of East Grand Forks. The charges stem from a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 2. A Minnesota State Trooper stopped Hunt after a speed check, according to the complaint.… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Charged With DWI on Hwy 2