Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun woman faces a DWI refusal charge after a ditch scene near Ogema. Court records list one felony count tied to third-degree DWI test refusal. The complaint says a warrant required a blood or urine sample. What deputies reported Court records say the incident happened on County Highway 34 near… Continue reading Ogema, MN: DWI Refusal Charge After Car in Ditch
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Garrison: 3 Arrested After Serious Assault
Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) A young man is in unknown condition after a serious assault near Garrison. What happened Deputies were called just before midnight on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The call came from near the Crow Wing and Mille Lacs county line. Officials have shared a few details so far. The sheriff’s office said… Continue reading Garrison: 3 Arrested After Serious Assault
Grand Rapids: Felony Charge After Tire Damage
Grand Rapids, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Naomi J. Bellanger is charged with felony property damage. Court records list Bellanger as homeless in Grand Rapids. Investigators say a vehicle was damaged at an apartment complex. What the police say happened According to court documents, officers were sent to the 200 block of SE Fourth Street. The call came… Continue reading Grand Rapids: Felony Charge After Tire Damage
Oklee, MN: Carmen Rystad Dies at 46
Oklee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Carmen Jodelle Rystad, 46, died Friday, January 30, 2026. She died in her sleep at her residence near Oklee. Family members said health issues were a factor. Service details Visitation begins at 1 PM Saturday, February 7, 2026. The funeral service follows at 2 PM. The service is set for Johnson… Continue reading Oklee, MN: Carmen Rystad Dies at 46
Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple
Hubbard County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake-area couple died in a car-train crash Friday morning. The crash happened just west of Cass Lake, Minnesota. It occurred at the Hubbard County Road 101 rail crossing in Farden Township. What happened The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call came in at 10:57 a.m. Deputies… Continue reading Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple
Lutsen, MN: Raptor Express Lift Rope Evacuation
Cook County (trfnews.i234.me) — A chairlift at Lutsen Mountains stopped during rising winds on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Riders were removed by rope in a full evacuation. The resort said the Raptor Express will stay closed for several days. Repair parts are being shipped to Lutsen, Minnesota. What happened Lutsen Mountains said a chair became… Continue reading Lutsen, MN: Raptor Express Lift Rope Evacuation
Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Ada man faces a new DWI charge. The case began during a probation visit in Ada, Minnesota. Charge Filed Benjamin Allen Lakeman, 40, of Ada, is charged with a gross misdemeanor. The count is Second-Degree Driving While Impaired with aggravating factors. The statute cited is Minnesota Statute 169A.25. What the… Continue reading Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving
Menahga Hwy 71 Crash Sends One to Hospital
Wadena County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A semi and two SUVs crashed Friday evening in Menahga. Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at about 6:01 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026. The location was Hwy 71 at 11th Street SE in Menahga. Early radio traffic described a serious “car versus semi” crash with one person trapped.… Continue reading Menahga Hwy 71 Crash Sends One to Hospital
Rothsay MN: Ex-Clerk Sentenced, $67K Restitution
ROTHSAY, MINN. — The former Rothsay city clerk has been sentenced in a felony theft case tied to city utility payments and a local fundraiser. Lisa M. Zimmerman was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring and five years of supervised probation, according to court records. Zimmerman has also been ordered to pay $67,000… Continue reading Rothsay MN: Ex-Clerk Sentenced, $67K Restitution
Bagley, MN: Fundraiser After Chimney Fire Damages Home
A fundraiser has been launched for a rural Bagley, Minnesota resident after a Sunday night chimney fire damaged his home. According to the fundraiser post, Mike Hromidko’s chimney caught fire at about 10 p.m. on 01/04/2026 near Stockyard Road. The post says the chimney was destroyed. It also says he currently has no heat. Chimney… Continue reading Bagley, MN: Fundraiser After Chimney Fire Damages Home