Benson County (trfnews.i234.me): In a devastating incident that has left the community in shock, 27-year-old Johnnie Jay Gaking from St. Michael has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. The charges stem from allegations that Gaking opened fire on four… Continue reading Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting
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Rolette County: $2 Million Settlement Reached in 19-Year-Old’s Jail Death Case
Rolette County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a landmark decision, the family of Lacey Higdem, a 19-year-old woman who died in Rolette County Jail in 2020, has been awarded a $2 million settlement. This resolution addresses allegations of negligence and deliberate indifference by county officials and correctional officers. In June 2020, law enforcement discovered Higdem in a distressed and… Continue reading Rolette County: $2 Million Settlement Reached in 19-Year-Old’s Jail Death Case
Mother Charged With Murdering 6-Year-Old Son
Mom Now Charged With Murdering 6-Year Old Son MOUND, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman has now been charged with murder in the shooting death of her 6-year old son.
Mother from Minnesota Accused of Killing Sons Undergoing Assessment in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding the murder case against Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota. She’s charged with murdering 2 of her sons in March of 2024. Sher’s now undergoing a second mental evaluation at a federal facility in Los Angeles.
Accused of Defrauding Mother of Nearly $100,000
Allegedly Cheated Mom Out Of Nearly $100,000 MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man is facing 3 felony counts of Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult in Clay County, Minnesota.
Shocking Assault in Pennington County: Son Attacks Mother, Faces Felony Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Benjamin Gerald Owen, a 42-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony domestic assault following an incident earlier this month. The charges stem from an alleged assault on his mother in rural Pennington County. According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call on March… Continue reading Shocking Assault in Pennington County: Son Attacks Mother, Faces Felony Charges
Mother Charged with Drug Trafficking En Route to Pick Up Children from School
Mom Gets Drug Trafficking Charge On Way To Pickup Kids From School CAVALIER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Cavalier, North Dakota woman is facing a drug trafficking charge and more, after being arrested …
Mother of Murder Victim Speaks Out as 1 of 3 Perpetrators Receives 31-Year Prison Sentence
Mother Of Murder Victim Speaks Out, 1 of 3 Involved Sentenced To 31 Years Prison BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The mother of a Bemidji, Minnesota man who was murdered in 2020 speaks to TRF News as 1 of 3 responsible for his death is sentenced to 31 years in prison.
St. Louis County Scare: Mother and Child Injured After Slamming Guardrails on Icy Hwy 169 in Hibbing
Hibbing, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — A mother and her 4-year-old child were injured late Sunday morning after their vehicle spun out of control on an icy stretch of Highway 169, striking both guardrails before coming to a stop. 
The crash occurred at mile marker 343, just outside Hibbing, at approximately 11:01 a.m. According… Continue reading St. Louis County Scare: Mother and Child Injured After Slamming Guardrails on Icy Hwy 169 in Hibbing
The Might of Mother Nature in Crookston
The Power Of Mother Nature In Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Tuesday morning storm packed enough of a punch to topple a 75 feet high Fir tree in Crookston.
Mother Bruised, Father and Son Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident in Rural Esmond, ND
Benson County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing domestic violence incident in rural Esmond, North Dakota, on March 21st resulted in the arrest of both a son and his father, according to Benson County court documents. Deputies responded to a 911 call from a woman who said her son, Caleb Johnson, had become physically aggressive, was… Continue reading Mother Bruised, Father and Son Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident in Rural Esmond, ND
Parents Arrested in Benson County, North Dakota After Mother Sustains Bruises
ESMOND, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A father and son were both arrested when deputies responded to a rural Esmond, North Dakota home March 21st.
UPDATE: Assault on Expectant Mother
UPDATE: Pregnant Woman Assaulted GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story we brought you Friday night about a pregnant woman being assaulted in Grand Forks, A man has now been charged in the case.
SHOCKING: Grand Forks Mother Tased & Arrested While Picking Up Child From Daycare!
GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine daycare pickup turned into a shocking arrest when Meleesa-Maree Areizaga arrived at a Grand Forks daycare on March 11, 2025, displaying extreme signs of intoxication while holding her child! At 5:26 p.m., multiple 911 calls flooded dispatch as witnesses reported her erratic driving in the parking lot. When officers… Continue reading SHOCKING: Grand Forks Mother Tased & Arrested While Picking Up Child From Daycare!
Grand Forks Mother Tragically Takes Lives of Her Three Children and Her Own
Appears Grand Forks Mom Killed Her 3 Children, And Herself GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota mother of three is suspected of killing her three children, and then herself.
Tragic Double Homicide Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter on Spirit Lake Nation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An obituary has now been released for a mother and daughter murdered near St. Michael, North Dakota this week. Killed were Tiana Walking Eagle and her daughter Lokia. Tiana’s mother, Kristy Gaking was also shot in the incident. The last word on Friday from the tribe was that she remained in… Continue reading Tragic Double Homicide Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter on Spirit Lake Nation
Authorities Identify Mother and Son Killed in Tragic Manvel Crash
Mother & Son Killed In Tragic Manvel Crash Identified MANVEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son killed in a rollover crash near Manvel, North Dakota Wednesday afternoon have been identified as Amanda Brantl and her son Atlas. Amanda leaves behind a 12-year daughter and her fiance. She worked caring for her elderly grandmother.
TRIPLE SHOOTING HORROR NEAR ST. MICHAEL, ND: Mother & Child Killed, Survivor Critical!
St. Michael, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Suspect in Custody, Federal Charges Expected in Triple Shooting That Left Mother & Child Dead Authorities continue investigating a devastating triple shooting that unfolded Tuesday morning south of St. Michael, North Dakota. The suspect, believed to be a family member, was arrested hours later near H. Tiger Bay with apparent… Continue reading TRIPLE SHOOTING HORROR NEAR ST. MICHAEL, ND: Mother & Child Killed, Survivor Critical!
Mille Lacs County Crash Sends Mother and Infant to Hospital
Mille Lacs County, MN – A two-vehicle crash occurred at Highway 169 and 105th Street in Milo Township on February 13, 2025, at 8:19 AM, sending a mother and her infant to the hospital. Crash Details Time of Incident: 8:19 AM Location: Highway 169 & 105th Street, Milo Township, Mille Lacs County, MN Road Conditions:… Continue reading Mille Lacs County Crash Sends Mother and Infant to Hospital
Mother of 1-Year-Old Speaks Out Against Plea Deal for Day Care Worker Accused of Abuse
Grand Forks, ND – A Grand Forks mother is demanding justice after learning that the day care worker accused of slamming her 1-year-old to the ground will likely avoid jail time due to a plea deal reached with prosecutors. 
Incident Date: October 2024 Location: Hopeful Beginnings Day Care (Hope Church) – Grand Forks, ND
… Continue reading Mother of 1-Year-Old Speaks Out Against Plea Deal for Day Care Worker Accused of Abuse
4-Year-Old Reunited with Mother After Car Theft in South Minneapolis
4-Year-Old Reunited with Mother After Car Theft in South Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A terrifying incident unfolded in South Minneapolis on Friday afternoon, when a vehicle was stolen with a 4-year-old child inside. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the vehicle, which contained two children—ages 4 and 6—was left running unattended on the 5500 block of 37th Avenue South around 2:08 p.m. An unknown man approached… Continue reading 4-Year-Old Reunited with Mother After Car Theft in South Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mother on the Run After Twin Babies Hospitalized for Fentanyl Overdose—Arrest Warrant Issued!
Hennepin County (TRF News) – Arrest Warrant Issued for Minneapolis Mother After Twin Babies Suffer Fentanyl Overdose A Minneapolis mother is now wanted by police after her two-month-old twins were hospitalized for fentanyl exposure, requiring multiple doses of Narcan to save their lives. Anghel Esperanza Brown, 25, is facing multiple felony charges after investigators found… Continue reading Minneapolis Mother on the Run After Twin Babies Hospitalized for Fentanyl Overdose—Arrest Warrant Issued!
Cat Fatally Harmed, Mother Attacked
Cat Beat To Death, Mother Assaulted DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota woman is facing criminal charges, after allegedly beating to death a cat and assaulting her mother.
Exclusive Interview: Mother of Fargo Shooting Victim Speaks with TRF News
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Mother Of Fargo Shooting Victim Talks To TRF News FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Karlee Koswick is continues her recovery at a Fargo hospital on this Monday evening. Her mother, Beverly Koswick talks with Neil Berg of TRF News about her daughters recovery and what happened Friday afternoon in a shooting incident that killed 1… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Mother of Fargo Shooting Victim Speaks with TRF News
Exclusive Video: Grand Forks Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect Accused of Trying to Kill Mother
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Grand Forks, Allegedly Tried To Kill Mother GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have exclusive video of a Grand Forks woman being arrested early Wednesday morning, now charged with attempting to murder her mother.
Breaking News: Mother of Five Passes Away, Ex-Husband and Attorney Facing Financial Troubles in Jail
UPDATE: Mother Of 5 Dies, Ex-Husband, Attorney Strapped With Debt In Jail WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A family member posted on facebook that 31-year old Carissa Odegaard has died. She was the mother of 5 children with her ex-husband, Anders Odegaard, what is now in jail, suspected of assaulting her.
Bemidji Man Shot Through Open Window at Home, Mother Seeks Answers
Bemidji Man Shot Through Open Window Of Home, Mom Wants Answers BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man was shot twice through an open window of his home nearly 2 weeks ago. At this point, police have not made public mention of the incident. Meanwhile, the victim’s mother wants answers.
Mother Reports Daughter Taken Against Her Will at Erskine, MN Travel Center
Mom Reports Daughter At Erskine, MN Travel Center Taken Against Her Will ERSKINE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had an alarm at an Erskine, Minnesota travel center Memorial Day morning. It involved an incident between a male and female. The female’s mother reported her daughter had been taken against her will.
Watch Full Opening Statements: Salamah Pendleton Trial – Murder Charges Involving Mother and Girlfriend Who is a Police Officer
WATCH ENTIRE OPENING STATEMENTS: Salamah Pendleton Trial, Murder Charges, Mom & GF Police Officer GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have the entire opening statements in the murder trial Salamah Pendleton. He’s charged with murdering his own mother and Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte in May of 2020.
Carrying Mother and Six Children Hit in Pembina County, North Dakota
PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A van driver by a mother with 6 children on board was struck by a vehicle that failed to yield Monday evening. One of the children was life flighted.
Chris Harper Reports: Search Underway for Missing Teen in Clay County
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – As of January 22, 2025, 15-year-old Ariana Counts has been reported missing from Moorhead, Minnesota. She was last seen nearly two weeks ago. Her biological mother, Shannon Kamal, who lost custody in 2016, became aware of her daughter’s disappearance through a social media post. Despite not having seen Ariana for eight… Continue reading Chris Harper Reports: Search Underway for Missing Teen in Clay County
Details: Mother Confesses to Killing Her 3-Year-Old Daughter
DETAILS: Mom Admits To Murdering 3-Year Old Daughter PELICAN RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Pelican Rapids, Minnesota woman has been charged with murdering her 3-year old daughter.
Search Efforts for Missing Bemidji, Minnesota Girl Continue on Monday; Exclusive Interview with Her Mother
Monday Search For Missing Bemidji, Minnesota Girl, Interview With Girl's Mother BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another search for a 15-year old Bemidji, Minnesota girl on this Monday. Nevaeh Kingbird went missing in October of 2021. At this time, authorities say they’re hoping a 2 day search will turn up an uncovered clue or prompt someone with… Continue reading Search Efforts for Missing Bemidji, Minnesota Girl Continue on Monday; Exclusive Interview with Her Mother
Child Reportedly Films Mother Using Methamphetamine
Child Allegedly Records EGF Mom Smoking Meth EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks woman is facing felony charges after her child, allegedly recorded her smoking meth.
Exclusive: Mother and Son Charged with Drug Offenses in East Grand Forks
EXCLUSIVE: Mother & Son Facing Drug Charges In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son from East Grand Forks, Minnesota are both facing charges connected to meth.
Minnesota Mother Uses Insanity Defense in Murder of 2 Sons
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The attorney for a Red Lake woman charged with murdering 2 of her sons has filed notice that she’ll be using an insanity defense. It’s prompted the government to file for its own mental competency report.
Mother Accused of Killing Her Toddler
Mom Charged With Murdering Her Toddler CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A rural Cass Lake, Minnesota mother has been charged with murdering her 23-month old boy. Thirty year old Larena Jackson is facing charges of Murder, Assault, Malicious Punishment of Child and Fleeing.
Mother Passes Away from Overdose, Partner Charged
Mom Dies Of Overdose, Partner Facing Charge WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A young woman died of an overdose near Warren, Minnesota on Monday with her 17-month old child nearby. Her partner, Michael Slusar is facing a criminal charge.
North Georgia Mother Arrested After Son Walks to Town Alone
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (trfnews.i234.me) – A mother in Fannin County, Georgia, was arrested after her 10-year-old son walked alone to a gas station less than a mile from their home while she was away at a doctor’s appointment with another child. According to a report from the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the child… Continue reading North Georgia Mother Arrested After Son Walks to Town Alone
Mother and son duo arrested for drug trafficking in Walhalla, North Dakota – New information released with booking photographs
WALHALLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son in Walhalla, North Dakota are each facing a drug trafficking charge, following a search warrant at a home in that town on Thursday.
Mother and Son Face Drug Trafficking Charges in Walhalla, North Dakota
WALHALLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son in Walhalla, North Dakota are each facing a drug trafficking charge, following a …
Charges Filed: 5-Year-Old Punched, Mother Held at Gunpoint, Second Son Stabbed Multiple Times
CHARGES: 5-Yr. Old Punched, Mom Held At Gunpoint, 2nd Son Stabbed Multiple Times NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman are facing charges in connection to a brutal crime at Naytahwaush, Minnesota.
UPDATE: Legal Action Against Red Lake Mother Accused of Killing 2 Sons Postponed
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Court proceedings against Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota are on hold. She’s charged with murdering 2 of her sons. The latest court filings show a psychiatric evaluation of Statley won’t be completed until late October at the earliest.
EXCLUSIVE: Mother Mourns Daughter’s Death, Fiancé Accused of Murder
EXCLUSIVE: Mother Grieves Daughter's Death, Fiance Charged With Murder ST. HILAIRE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother in Tennessee is grieving the overdose death of her daughter in St. Hilaire, Minnesota as her daughter’s fiance is now charged with Murder.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Romell Roshode Lewis has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison after being convicted of first-degree aggravated robbery. According to court documents, a woman and her 13-year-old son were bringing groceries into their home last summer when they were confronted by Lewis and several other men who had driven… Continue reading Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case of elder abuse has come to light in Strandquist, Minnesota, where a 69-year-old woman has been accused of financially exploiting her elderly mother. Peggy Ann Omdahl faces seven felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million from the vulnerable adult. According to an amended criminal complaint filed… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother
White Earth Tribal Leaders Respond to Tragic Murder-Suicide Involving Mother and Her Two Children
White Earth Tribal Officials Address Murder-Suicide Of Mom & 2 Children WHITE EARTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officials of the White Earth Nation addressed the murder-suicide of a mother and her 2 children via their facebook page.
Update: Unborn Baby Dies, Mother Survives Shooting Near Portland, ND
UPDATE: Unborn Baby Dies, Mother Survives Gunshot, Near Portland, ND PORTLAND, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An unborn baby died, while the 22-year old mother survived and accidental gunshot Sunday night near Portland, North Dakota.
Autopsy Findings Prompt New Questions in MN Mother and Son Deaths
Autopsy Report Raises New Questions About Deaths Of MN Mother & Son ORONO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A just released autopsy report raises new questions about what was initially considered a …
Child Disappears, Mother Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
Child Missing, Mom Dead Of Suspected Suicide NORTHFIELD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Northfield, Minnesota Police Department is asking for the publics help in finding a missing child, after her mother was found dead of suspected suicide.
Exclusive Video Update: Crookston Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Stabbing Mother, Who Survived
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Crookston Man Sentenced To 20 Years Prison For Stabbing Mom, Who Survived CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Kevin Corona has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stabbing his mother multiple times in March of 2023.
Mother Questions the Whereabouts of Funds Raised for Deceased Fishermen
MOTHER: What Happened To Money Raised For Deceased Fishermen? RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The mother of a 17-year old boy who was 1 of 2 people who died in a fishing accident on Red Lake in November of 2017 is asking whatever happened to the money raised by the Red Lake Tribal Council to help… Continue reading Mother Questions the Whereabouts of Funds Raised for Deceased Fishermen
Fosston Mother Alleges School Bullying Involved Gun Threat
Fosston Mom Claims Bullying At School Included Gun Threat FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fosston, Minnesota mom claims bullying to her daughter at school included a gun threat.
UPDATE: Crookston Resident Faces Charges for Allegedly Stabbing Mother
UPDATE: Crookston Man Charged With Stabbing His Mother CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man has now been formally charged with stabbing his mother last Friday in that town. Kevin Corona faces 2 counts of Attempted Murder and 3 counts of Assault.
Urgent Update: Thunderbirds Performance at Grand Forks Air Show Halted by Mother Nature
BREAKING NEWS: Mother Nature Cancels Thunderbirds At Grand Forks Air Show GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Mother Nature has cancelled a performance by the Thunderbirds at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. It’s too windy.
Deaths of Mother and Two Children Ruled Murder-Suicide
Deaths Of Mom & 2 Kids Ruled Murder-Suicide OGEMA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The deaths of a mother and her 2 children near Ogema, Minnesota have been ruled a murder-suicide.
URGENT UPDATE: Mother and Infant Hurt in Red Lake, Minnesota Accident
BREAKING NEWS: Mom & Baby Injured In Crash By Red Lake, Minnesota RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and infant were inured in a rollover crash, after avoiding a head-on crash near Red Lake, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon.
Exclusive Update: Shots Fired at the Mother of the Murder Suspect in Grand Forks
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Target Of Shots Fired In Grand Forks Was Backyard Of Murder Suspect's Mother GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A relative says the target of shots fired in Grand Forks Sunday was the backyard of a murder …
UPDATE: Mother Reports Son’s Service Dog Missing After Box Car Ride Through North Dakota
UPDATE: Mom Tells TRF News Son's Service Dog Lost While Riding Box Car Through North Dakota NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) A man suffering from mental health issues lost his service dog while riding a box car through North Dakota.
BREAKING: Mother Apprehended in Connection to Amber Alert, Faces Charges in Todd County, Minnesota
UPDATE: Mom Arrested In Amber Alert, Charged In Todd County, Minnesota RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman who was arrested in Todd County, Minnesota Friday night, following a fire at her home in Red Lake where two died, is now facing charges in connection to an Amber Alert and the 3-year old who was with… Continue reading BREAKING: Mother Apprehended in Connection to Amber Alert, Faces Charges in Todd County, Minnesota
Mother and Daughter Charged with Burglary in Grand Forks County, ND
Mother-Daughter Facing Burglary Charge In Grand Forks County, ND EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and daughter from Emerado, North Dakota are each facing a felony Burglary charge.
Mother Nature Flexes Her Might with Another Significant Slump in Northern Valley
Mother Nature Flexes Her Muscles With Another “Big Slump” In Northern Valley CLIMAX, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another incident of what geologists call “slumping” in the northern valley. Part of Wayne Erickson’s soybean field dropped over 20-feet toward the river.
Man Charged with Murder of Minneapolis Mother, Injuring Toddler in Tragic Shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Months after the tragic shooting that claimed the life of 35-year-old Lilian Magali Poalacin Perez and injured her 2-year-old son, authorities have charged 20-year-old Ayale Abdullahi Ali with murder. On May 19, Minneapolis police responded to a shooting on the 2900 block of 18th Avenue South, where Perez was found in the… Continue reading Man Charged with Murder of Minneapolis Mother, Injuring Toddler in Tragic Shooting
Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The tragic death of 28-year-old Emily Stevens on the White Earth Reservation remains shrouded in mystery five years later. Stevens, a mother of three, was struck and killed by a car while walking home from the Shooting Star Casino near Bagley on September 12, 2019. Her family is marking… Continue reading Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation
Tragic Loss: Devoted Churchgoer Killed Outside West Fargo Church
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Early Saturday morning, tragedy struck outside Prairie Heights Community Church in West Fargo when 25-year-old Austin Strom was shot during an altercation involving three people. The incident occurred at 7:48 a.m., and police are still investigating the circumstances. Austin’s mother, Robin Strom, shared that her son had recently moved back… Continue reading Tragic Loss: Devoted Churchgoer Killed Outside West Fargo Church
Case Closed: No Charges for Mother in 1989 Baby-in-Box Mystery
ELK RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Sherburne County investigators have officially closed the decades-old case of a deceased infant found in a box by the side of the road near Elk River, Minnesota, in 1989. The Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that recent advancements in DNA technology led to the identification of the baby’s mother. The… Continue reading Case Closed: No Charges for Mother in 1989 Baby-in-Box Mystery
Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment
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
Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Attempted Murder Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman, initially accused of attempted murder for strangling her mother with a purse strap, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. Plea and Sentencing Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, pleaded guilty to the Class C felony on June 18. She was… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Attempted Murder Case
Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Rochester Police Department discovered the bodies of a mother and her son with gunshot wounds during a welfare check on Thursday night, June 27. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Sandbar Court Northeast and found the 30-year-old son and his 54-year-old mother inside the son’s apartment. According to… Continue reading Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital
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
Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Strandquist, Minnesota, man appeared in court on June 18 for charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jeffrey Lars McHam, 65, was released without bond on his promise to attend future court proceedings. McHam and his significant other, Peggy Ann Omdahl, face charges of financial exploitation of a… Continue reading Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud
Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86
605 Marian Robinson, the beloved mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. Statements from both the Obama and Robinson families confirmed the news. Marian Robinson was not only the mother of Michelle Obama but also the mother-in-law of former President Barack Obama. Her passing marks the… Continue reading Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86
Update: Warroad Man and Mother Charged with Assaulting Children and Neglect
WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man is charged with assaulting children. The children’s mother is charged with neglect.
Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman accused of attempting to murder her mother waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, May 13, and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, faces up to 20 years in prison for Class A felony attempted murder and is also charged with Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty
Mother Nature’s Friday Night Light Show Illuminates the Region
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Mother Nature put on a spectacular Northern Lights show across the region Friday night.
Exclusive Video: Red Lake Mother Charged with Murdering Two of her Three Sons
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota has now been charged with murdering 2 of her 3 sons on March 15th. She was the target of an Amber Alert following a fire at her home, where 2 of her murdered boys were found. A third son, who suffered from neglect was picked… Continue reading Exclusive Video: Red Lake Mother Charged with Murdering Two of her Three Sons
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.
Charges Filed Against Grand Forks Woman for Alleged Attempted Murder of Mother
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is charged with Attempted Murder, after allegedly trying to strangle her mother Sunday night. Brianna Thomas faces charges of Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence.