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
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HIGH BAC DWI: Thief River Falls Man Busted with Beer, Weed, and Nearly 3x Legal Limit
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man is facing serious DWI charges after a routine traffic stop uncovered alcohol, marijuana, and signs of extreme impairment near Second Street and Barzen Avenue on March 30 at 3:09 p.m. Nicholas Dane Kalinoski, age 32, has been charged with second-degree DWI – with two aggravating… Continue reading HIGH BAC DWI: Thief River Falls Man Busted with Beer, Weed, and Nearly 3x Legal Limit
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.
Fergus Falls Man Hits Curbs, Nearly Crashes—Then Flees Police With .23 BAC!
Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Boe Daniel Johnson is now facing felony charges after a dangerous incident in Fergus Falls on March 22nd. According to court documents, an officer was dispatched after a driving complaint described Johnson hitting curbs and nearly crashing into parked cars. When the officer attempted a stop, Johnson fled for over… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Hits Curbs, Nearly Crashes—Then Flees Police With .23 BAC!
Duo Accused of Stealing Nearly $2,000 From Purse
Pair Charged In Theft Of Nearly $2,000 From Purse GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Arrest warrants have been issued for a man in woman in Grand Forks, after they were charged …
Woman Accused of Stealing Nearly $300K from Elderly Man in Marshall County!
Marshall County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing financial crime has surfaced in Marshall County, where Holly Baker Walseth is accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from an elderly man while acting as his power of attorney. 
The Investigation: The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation in January 2023 after discovering unauthorized financial transactions. Authorities uncovered… Continue reading Woman Accused of Stealing Nearly $300K from Elderly Man in Marshall County!
Arctic Cat Shutdown: Nearly 400 Employees to Lose Jobs in Thief River Falls by May 22nd
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Textron Inc. has announced that its Arctic Cat manufacturing plant in Thief River Falls will indefinitely suspend operations by May 22nd, leaving nearly 400 employees without jobs. According to Brandon Haddock, Director of Communications for Textron, employees who work through their designated completion dates will be eligible for severance… Continue reading Arctic Cat Shutdown: Nearly 400 Employees to Lose Jobs in Thief River Falls by May 22nd
Allegedly, Nearly Four Times Over Legal Limit and Attempted to Seize Deputy’s Gun
Allegedly, Nearly 4X Legal Limit & Tried To Take Deputy's Gun BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Laporte, Minnesota man is facing a string of criminal charges in Clearwater County Court, after being pulled over and allegedly testing nearly 4 times the legal limit, then trying to take a Deputy’s gun.
Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000
Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A widespread grandparent scam that targeted elderly residents across Minnesota’s Iron Range has resulted in two arrests and felony charges after at least three victims were swindled out of nearly $50,000. 
Charged Individuals: Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter, 31, of Canton, Ohio – Felony theft by swindle Sebastian Munoz-Huertas, 24, of Freeport, Illinois… Continue reading Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000
Nearly 50-Mile Chase Concludes in Devils Lake, ND
Nearly 50 Mile Long Pursuit Ends In Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The driver of a stolen vehicle led law enforcement on a nearly 50 mile long pursuit Saturday that ended in Devils Lake.
Ohio Man Charged with Swindling Nearly $50,000 from Elderly Victims in Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have arrested Rashawn Carter, a man from Canton, Ohio, who allegedly swindled four elderly victims out of nearly $50,000 using a grandparent scam. How the Scam Worked Victim 1: Carter allegedly called an elderly woman and posed as her grandson. When she questioned the voice,… Continue reading Ohio Man Charged with Swindling Nearly $50,000 from Elderly Victims in Minnesota
UPDATE: Elderly resident scammed in Grand Rapids, fraudulent suspect charged with stealing nearly $50,000
GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Ra’Shawn Carter of Canton, Ohio is facing a felony charge, after allegedly swindling elderly …
Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Anthony Kruger, 35, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal grand jury indicted Kruger in May 2023 for possessing a firearm on or about January 5, 2023. Due… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
Pursuit Nearly Concludes “In” Jamestown Reservoir
Pursuit Ends Almost “In” Jamestown Reservoir JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect is in custody, following a Monday morning pursuit of a stolen pickup that almost ended “in” the Jamestown Reservoir.
Jamestown Couple in Fargo Found with Nearly 60 Grams of Meth
Nearly 60 Grams Meth Seized From Jamestown Couple In Fargo FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police seized nearly 60 grams of meth from a Jamestown couple in Fargo this week.
Minnesota Deer Harvest Numbers in 2024 Nearly Reach 160,000, Surpassing 2023 Figure of 158,678
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A look at preliminary deer harvest numbers for 2024.
Details: Nearly 24 Hours of Terror for Three Female Hostage Victims in Grafton
DETAILS: Nearly 24 Hours Of Terror For 3 Female Hostage Victims In Grafton GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges have now been filed against a man that detail a nearly 24-hour long hostage situation, involving 3 female victims. Guadalupe Benavides Jr. is scheduled to appear in court at 2 pm Thursday.
Victim in Critical Condition: Discovered Nearly Nude and Covered in Bite Marks
Victim Nearly Nude, Covered With Bite Marks, Fighting For Life BELCOURT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A family member tells TRF News her niece was found in a ditch near Belcourt, North Dakota this morning, nearly nude and covered in bite marks.
Remains of Minnesota Man Missing for Nearly Three Years Identified
Remains Of Minnesota Man Missing Nearly 3 Years Identified CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County Sheriff’s Department has identified human remains found earlier this month in Blind Lake Township. The person has been identified as David Rickbeil of Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Perham Woman Arrested for Felony Theft After Attempting to Steal Nearly $600 from Fergus Falls Walmart
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Casandra Izarraraz of Perham, Minnesota, is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly attempting to walk out of a Fergus Falls Walmart with $588 worth of unpaid merchandise on August 15th. According to court documents, store staff confronted Izarraraz as she tried to leave with the full cart. She was… Continue reading Perham Woman Arrested for Felony Theft After Attempting to Steal Nearly $600 from Fergus Falls Walmart
Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Walter Dane Carlson, 60, is staring down a potential 20-year prison sentence after authorities discovered nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine in his Belmont Road home. On Monday, August 12, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force, along with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, executed a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
Iron Range Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Double Homicide
BABBIT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has been sentenced to more than 46 years in prison for a double homicide in Minnesota. Roger A. Beldo, 54, of the Iron Range, was sentenced on Monday for the second-degree murders of 78-year-old Clifford Johnson and 79-year-old Christine Johnson. Beldo, who had been living with the couple in… Continue reading Iron Range Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Double Homicide
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
Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
A U.S. parole commission has denied release for Leonard Peltier, a 79-year-old member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), convicted of murdering two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Peltier, who has consistently maintained his innocence throughout his 47 years in prison, attended a parole hearing last… Continue reading Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
Closure Without Justice: FBI Solves 1996 Shenandoah Murders After Nearly Three Decades
RICHMOND, Va. (trfnews.i234.me) – After nearly three decades, the FBI announced on Thursday, June 20, that investigators have solved the 1996 murders of Julianne “Julie” Williams and Laura “Lollie” Winans, who were killed while camping at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The FBI reanalyzed evidence and matched DNA to Walter “Leo” Jackson Sr., a convicted serial… Continue reading Closure Without Justice: FBI Solves 1996 Shenandoah Murders After Nearly Three Decades
Nearly 2,000 Seat Belt Citations Issued in Latest Click It or Ticket Campaign
During the recent Click It or Ticket campaign, officers, deputies, and troopers from 272 agencies across Minnesota issued 1,922 seat belt citations and 108 child restraint citations between May 20 and June 2. This is a decrease from the 2,382 seat belt and 130 child seat citations issued during the same period in 2023. Incidents… Continue reading Nearly 2,000 Seat Belt Citations Issued in Latest Click It or Ticket Campaign
Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Tyler Gene Berg, 33, of Minneapolis, made his initial appearance in three Grand Forks County felony cases on Wednesday, May 29. Berg, who has been in Hennepin County’s custody since January, faces 15 drug- and theft-related felony charges. His… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
Crookston Man Sentenced To Nearly 22 Years in Prison
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison in U.S. Federal Court in Fergus Falls. Earlier, 52-year old Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr pleaded guilty to producting child pornography.
Child in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Nearly Drowns
VERGAS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders were at the scene of a near drowning of a child near Vergas, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon.