Grand Forks Mom Busted Driving High on Fentanyl with Child on I-94 – trfnews.i234.me

Megan Thorsen

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after Minnesota State Patrol troopers observed her driving erratically on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Megan Thorsen, was found to be under the influence of drugs with her young son in the vehicle. Troopers reported that Thorsen’s… Continue reading Grand Forks Mom Busted Driving High on Fentanyl with Child on I-94 – trfnews.i234.me

Wright County Chaos: Mom and 3 Kids in Shocking Highway 55 Crash

Rockford Township, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A serious two-vehicle crash occurred on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 4:47 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 55 and Dague Avenue East of Buffalo. The collision involved a 2009 Toyota Highlander and a 2023 Chevy Tahoe.​ The Toyota Highlander, driven by 36-year-old Sarah Fae Paulson of Rockford, was… Continue reading Wright County Chaos: Mom and 3 Kids in Shocking Highway 55 Crash

Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Guardrail on Hwy 10 – Mom and Kids Checked at Little Falls Hospital

LITTLE FALLS TWP, MORRISON COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A drowsy driving incident led to a guardrail crash early Sunday morning on westbound Highway 10 at County Road 76 in Little Falls Township, when a Pontiac Torrent SUV left the roadway after the driver fell asleep. The crash occurred at 6:45 AM on April 20, 2025, under… Continue reading Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Guardrail on Hwy 10 – Mom and Kids Checked at Little Falls Hospital

Fergus Falls Mother Calls for Legal Reform After Armed Intruder Incident

Kelly Harold Zent

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) On February 20, 2025, Livi Lemke of Fergus Falls experienced a terrifying ordeal when a neighbor, armed with a shotgun, entered her home uninvited while she and her one-year-old child were present. The intruder, identified as Kelly Harold Zent, reportedly believed he was being pursued and sought refuge in Lemke’s residence.… Continue reading Fergus Falls Mother Calls for Legal Reform After Armed Intruder Incident

Minnesota Mom Scammed in Daycare Fraud: How to Avoid Childcare Scams

CARVER COUNTY, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – Finding reliable childcare is a challenge for new parents, as Jackie Schulze from Waconia learned the hard way. Desperate to secure daycare for her twins, Schulze was scammed out of $2,800 by a woman named Natalie Bloss, who falsely claimed to be a licensed provider. Schulze, along with 14 other… Continue reading Minnesota Mom Scammed in Daycare Fraud: How to Avoid Childcare Scams

Betty A. Bridges, Beloved Actress and Teacher, Dies at 80

Betty A. Bridges

Betty A. Bridges, a cherished actress and influential acting teacher, has passed away at the age of 80. Bridges, who gained recognition for her guest roles on popular TV shows, was also a dedicated educator and manager. Bridges began her acting career in the mid-1970s, around the same time her son, Todd Bridges, was rising… Continue reading Betty A. Bridges, Beloved Actress and Teacher, Dies at 80

Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment

James Diawo Kollie

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man accused of killing his mother has waited in jail for almost a year for treatment at a state mental health facility so his ability to stand trial can be restored. And he isn’t alone. On Sept. 13, Clay County Judge Tammy Merkins determined James Diawo Kollie, 26, was… Continue reading Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment

Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital

Scott Beane

Watford city, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Watford City man accused of killing his mother in 2023 has been ordered to the North Dakota State Hospital for up to 180 days to regain competency for trial. In January, Scott Richard Beane expressed his desire to represent himself at trial. The judge, questioning Beane’s competency, ordered an… Continue reading Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital

Mother, Boyfriend, and an Additional Man From Waubun Facing Charges in the Murder of Her Son

SAUK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Sauk Rapids, Minnesota woman, her boyfriend and another man from Waubun are all charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the drug overdose of her 16-year old son.

Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution

Jorden Nicole Borders

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jorden Nicole Borders, accused of torturing her three children, appeared via Zoom with her public defender, Mark Hansen, on Tuesday, April 23. They requested more time as the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office assumed prosecution. Assistant Attorneys General Mary Russell and Dominika Kins were consulted, with the state supporting the request. Borders… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution