Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping
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Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Thief River Falls woman waived a pretrial omnibus hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 35, pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Charges filed Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. That charge is tied to Minn. Stat. § 609.19 and the attempt… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Fargo: Not Guilty Plea in Gang Feud Murder Case
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man charged in a deadly gang feud case has pleaded not guilty. C’Aundre Douglas, 20, entered not guilty pleas to 12 felony counts. The pleas were entered in Cass County District Court. The court location details are listed by the North Dakota Court System. The charges include murder, attempted… Continue reading Fargo: Not Guilty Plea in Gang Feud Murder Case
Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury trial is set this fall for a Moorhead man. Prosecutors say he stabbed his mother to death. James Kollie Jr., 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder. The case involves the death of his mother, 56-year-old Receia Kollie. Court filings say Receia Kollie was found… Continue reading Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.
Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed
Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal charges have been filed against Rigoberto Mendez-Morales in connection with a January 10th murder at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt. The victim, a female tribal member, was found dead in her hotel room. The case is being prosecuted in federal court due to the victim’s tribal membership. Details of… Continue reading Belcourt Murder at Sky Dancer Casino: Federal Charges Filed
Fergus Falls: Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Sian-Gonzalez of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is charged in a stabbing that injured his brother-in-law. What the police say happened According to a probable cause statement, officers were sent to a home near South Sheridan Street around 11:21 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. The call was reported as a stabbing. Police said… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing
Belcourt: Felony Murder Charge in Casino Death
Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) — A 58-year-old man from Mandaree is charged with felony murder. The charge follows a homicide at Sky Dancer Casino & Resort. The casino sits on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Rigoberto Mendez-Morales was taken into custody after a 911 call early Saturday. The victim’s identity has not been released. 911 call and detention… Continue reading Belcourt: Felony Murder Charge in Casino Death
Grand Marais: Co-op Stabbing Leads to Attempted Murder
Grand Marais, Cook County (trfnews.i234.me) A Cook County Co-op employee is facing major felony charges after a stabbing inside the store. Donovan Michael Vondall, 32, of Grand Portage, is charged with attempted second-degree murder. He also faces first-degree assault and second-degree assault charges, according to court documents. What the complaint says happened Court records say… Continue reading Grand Marais: Co-op Stabbing Leads to Attempted Murder
Belcourt: Mendez-Morales Held in Hotel Murder Case
BELCOURT, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A man is being held in connection with a weekend death inside a casino hotel room in Belcourt. The Rolette County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to TRF News that Rigoberto Mendez-Morales is being held on a murder charge. The sheriff’s office also confirmed the FBI is investigating. Officials have not released the… Continue reading Belcourt: Mendez-Morales Held in Hotel Murder Case
Spirit Lake Nation: Murder Probe Underway
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A murder investigation is underway at Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota. Early reports indicate an adult male is dead. Officials have not released the victim’s name. Officials also have not released a suspect description. This is a developing story. Limited Details Released So far, tribal officials have shared… Continue reading Spirit Lake Nation: Murder Probe Underway