POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, of West Fargo, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale. A second felony charge of third-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court documents,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
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Hennepin County Shock: Armed Man Threatens UnitedHealthcare HQ Months After CEO’s Assassination
Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday morning, April 14, 2025, Ian Wagner, 26, was arrested after allegedly threatening to commit violence at UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Wagner reportedly called the FBI, stating he was in the company’s parking lot with a loaded firearm and would open fire unless unspecified demands were met. Law enforcement,… Continue reading Hennepin County Shock: Armed Man Threatens UnitedHealthcare HQ Months After CEO’s Assassination
FEDERAL SENTENCING: Rolla Man Gets 51 Months for Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Girl – 20-Year Supervised Release Ordered
Rolla, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 25-year-old man from Rolla, North Dakota, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor, with an additional 20 years of supervised release following incarceration. The sentence was handed down on Friday, April 4 by Chief U.S. District Judge Peter Welte in Fargo. 
INVESTIGATION SPANNED… Continue reading FEDERAL SENTENCING: Rolla Man Gets 51 Months for Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Girl – 20-Year Supervised Release Ordered
POLK COUNTY METH BUST: Minnesota Woman Avoids Prison After Major Drug Deal, Gets Work Release Instead
Polk County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Sartell woman arrested for selling methamphetamine in Polk County has avoided immediate prison time after a plea deal. Sonja Robin Plantz, 42, was sentenced Tuesday, April 8, to a stayed 75-month prison term and 120 days of local confinement with work release privileges. Plantz pleaded guilty in October to… Continue reading POLK COUNTY METH BUST: Minnesota Woman Avoids Prison After Major Drug Deal, Gets Work Release Instead
CHASKA CHAOS: Man Rams Squad Car, Nearly Hits Officer in Drunken High-Speed Chase – Sentenced to 39 Months
Carver County (trfnews.i234.me) – A 22-year-old Garrison man has been sentenced to 39 months in prison following a violent, alcohol-fueled police chase in Chaska and Chanhassen last December—an incident that included intentionally ramming a police vehicle and forcing an officer to dive for cover. Noah Guy Blegen entered a plea agreement in Carver County District… Continue reading CHASKA CHAOS: Man Rams Squad Car, Nearly Hits Officer in Drunken High-Speed Chase – Sentenced to 39 Months
VIOLENT PURSUIT & HOME INVASION: Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for High-Speed Chase & Armed Burglary
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced to a total of 48 months in state prison after a plea deal that stemmed from two serious felony incidents in Becker County—including a dangerous high-speed chase and a terrifying home invasion involving weapons. Edward Jonathan Beaulieu Jr., 30, was sentenced on March 6… Continue reading VIOLENT PURSUIT & HOME INVASION: Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for High-Speed Chase & Armed Burglary
Becker County Bombshell: Frazee Sex Offender Accused of Disappearing for Months – Found Homeless in Moorhead
Frazee, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a deeply disturbing case out of Frazee, Duke Walter Muckey, 41, is facing felony charges for failing to meet predatory offender registration requirements, after authorities discovered he’d been missing for months and living homeless in Moorhead — all while being required to register for life due to a past conviction… Continue reading Becker County Bombshell: Frazee Sex Offender Accused of Disappearing for Months – Found Homeless in Moorhead
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 
Another major drug case unfolds in Minnesota!Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison after being caught selling methamphetamine in Pennington County. 
Key Details: Bergeron was convicted of felony first-degree controlled substance sales She cannot own or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives She was ordered… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Warren (trfnews.i234.me)— A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance in Pennington County. Authorities say Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, sold approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine to an informant on two separate occasions. She was sentenced on March 3 to 48 months… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND – Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, has been sentenced to 108 months (9 years) in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Neal’s sentencing took place on February 20, 2025, following a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
East Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 39 Months for Meth Possession in Prohibited Zone
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN – Stephen Todd Pederson, 59, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony meth possession in a prohibited zone. His sentencing took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Pederson initially faced a second-degree meth sale charge but accepted a plea agreement that reduced the charge to… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 39 Months for Meth Possession in Prohibited Zone
Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Becker County, MN – Ryan Lee Schmidt, 44, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court to 88 months in prison following his arrest for felony second-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI. Case Summary 
Date of Incident: October 25, 2024
Traffic Stop: Schmidt was pulled over on Brandy Lake Road for… Continue reading Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Fleeing Police in Pennington County
Thief River Falls, MN – A man with an extensive criminal history, including multiple cases of fleeing police and drug possession, has been sentenced to prison following a high-speed chase. The Incident: 
Date: November 1, 2022 Location: First Street & Horace Avenue Defendant: Justin Lee Armstrong, 46 Sentence: 19 months in prison… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Fleeing Police in Pennington County
Months Passed Before Becker County Prosecutor Added New Charge Against State Senator
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Becker County prosecutor waited months to add another charge against a Minnesota State Senator.
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Methamphetamine Offense
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Brian Allen Torkelson, 34, of Thief River Falls, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime following a prior conviction. A separate felony charge related to methamphetamine crimes involving children was dismissed. As part of his sentencing, Torkelson is prohibited from using or possessing firearms… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Methamphetamine Offense
East Grand Forks Woman Sentenced to 80 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Thursday, January 9, an East Grand Forks resident, Crystal Lea King, aged 43, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. King had entered a guilty plea to the felony charge in November. She has been credited with six days of… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Sentenced to 80 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Grand Forks Man, Ian Kramchuck Charged with Multiple Thefts and Burglaries Over Four-Month Period
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 21-year-old Grand Forks resident, Ian Kramchuck, has been charged with multiple offenses following a series of incidents over a four-month period. The charges include 11 counts of theft, 3 counts of burglary, 2 counts of attempted burglary, 6 counts of unlawful entry into a vehicle, and 5 counts of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man, Ian Kramchuck Charged with Multiple Thefts and Burglaries Over Four-Month Period
Grand Forks Man Sentenced for Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks resident, Kyle John Spicer, 35, entered guilty pleas to several domestic violence-related charges. Spicer admitted to three Class C felonies: unlawful possession of a firearm by a violent felon, terrorizing, and felonious restraint. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for domestic violence causing bodily… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced for Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
A Crookston Man’s 21-Month Sentence for Drug Residual Possession
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Tuesday, October 29. The individual, identified as Aladdin Da’jion Bankhead, aged 30, had been charged with an additional seven felonies. The charges included conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime and the sale of at least 17 grams… Continue reading A Crookston Man’s 21-Month Sentence for Drug Residual Possession
Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Roy Peasley, 47, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his conviction on felony harassment and violating a restraining order. The offense occurred in Becker County on April 25, 2023. According to court records, Judge Michelle Lawson presided over the sentencing hearing on July 24. As part… Continue reading Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Months of Texting Culminated in Alleged Rape
Texting Went On For Months, Then She Was Allegedly Raped ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The victim stated she’d been texting with him for months. Then, she went to his home and was allegedly raped.
Coca-Cola Discontinues Spiced Flavor After Just 7 Months, Teases New 2025 Launch
WASHINGTON — Coca-Cola is pulling the plug on its latest “permanent” flavor, Coca-Cola Spiced, just seven months after its debut. The Atlanta-based beverage giant confirmed on Tuesday that the spiced flavor will be discontinued as part of its strategy to continuously adjust its product range to consumer preferences. Introduced in February 2024 as the first… Continue reading Coca-Cola Discontinues Spiced Flavor After Just 7 Months, Teases New 2025 Launch
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Gregory Piche, a 37-year-old from Thief River Falls, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 17, to over six years in prison for intentionally striking a motorcyclist with his pickup truck, causing severe injuries. The incident occurred on May 23, 2022, near the Seven Clans Casino, following a heated confrontation between… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
Bismarck Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Assaulting Officer After Alcohol-Fueled Incident
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bismarck man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of assaulting a police officer during an alcohol-fueled incident. Chad Tarno faced charges following a disturbance at Sunrise Park in East Bismarck, where officers responded to reports of a man acting strangely. Upon arrival, officers found Tarno,… Continue reading Bismarck Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Assaulting Officer After Alcohol-Fueled Incident
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jonathan Alvarez, 38, pleaded guilty to three drug charges on Monday, Aug. 5, and was sentenced to 30 months in prison. The charges include Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver, Class C felony possession of a schedule… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Allen Ressler, 42, of Duluth, Minnesota, was sentenced to 49 months in prison on August 1, 2024, after pleading guilty to two Polk County drug-related charges. Ressler admitted to felony third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone and gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired. Several other charges were… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County
Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Lee Larson, 38, of Ponsford, was sentenced on May 29 by Becker County District Court Judge Gretchen Thilmony for felony domestic abuse. Larson was convicted of violating two or more restraining orders within a 10-year period following a prior conviction. In a plea agreement, two additional domestic abuse charges were… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Duluth man was sentenced to 85 months on Tuesday, July 23, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance in Polk County. Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony charge, as well as gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance, in June. Originally, Carlsness faced… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession
Lake Park Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Felony DWI, Prior Convictions Cited
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Ernest Bruns Jr., 44, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony DWI charge. A second felony DWI charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on the evening of February 6, 2024, a state trooper on… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Felony DWI, Prior Convictions Cited
Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Conner Douglas Anderson, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, to 86 months in prison for committing a first-degree aggravated controlled substance crime in Polk County. Anderson sold three ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover deputy in May 2023, according to a probable cause statement filed in… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced to just over four years in prison on Monday, May 13, for selling $100 worth of methamphetamine to an informant. Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, pleaded guilty to third-degree sale of a controlled substance earlier in May. The crime carries a maximum sentence… Continue reading Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant