Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25900785 Date/Time: 04/18/2025 01:00 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: Norman County Road 29 and Norman County Road 40, FOSSUM TWP, Norman County Description: The Chevy Tahoe was traveling Westbound on Norman County Road 29 when it… Continue reading Norman County Road 29 and Norman County Road 40, FOSSUM TWP, Norman County
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Obituary | Norman Brenna | Obit
Norman Otto Brenna, 73, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Norman lived a life of quiet strength, generosity, and devotion to those he loved. Norman was raised in Ulen, Minnesota, and graduated from Ulen High School in 1969. Following… Continue reading Obituary | Norman Brenna | Obit
UPDATE: Vehicle Hits Off-Duty Norman County Deputy
NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An off-duty Norman County, Minnesota deputy suffered serious injuries, after being struck by a vehicle late Thursday night while attending to his dog, which had been struck by a vehicle. Forty-one year old Christopher Lee was life flighted to a Fargo hospital.
Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Norman County, Minnesota: Report
FAITH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of an adult male struck be a vehicle near Faith, Minnesota late Thursday night.
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MOORHEAD MAN FIRES GUN FROM MOVING TRUCK IN NORMAN COUNTY, FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES
NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Tyler L. Swenson, 33, of Moorhead, is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing a handgun from his moving vehicle near Twin Valley on April 11. Law enforcement responded to reports of a vehicle traveling at high speeds with shots being fired from the window. Upon stopping the vehicle in Twin… Continue reading MOORHEAD MAN FIRES GUN FROM MOVING TRUCK IN NORMAN COUNTY, FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES
Norman County Sheriff Dies
Norman County Sheriff Passes NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Norman County Sheriff, Jeremy Thornton has passed away.
Former Employee Files Civil Lawsuit Against Officials in Norman County, Minnesota: An Interview
INTERVIEW: Former Employee Files Civil Lawsuit Against Norman County, Minnesota Officials ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Heather Kirby is the former Crime Victim Advocate in Norman County, Minnesota. She’s filed a civil lawsuit in federal court asking for damages. Kirby claims county officials were not doing their jobs and they forced her from her job, after she… Continue reading Former Employee Files Civil Lawsuit Against Officials in Norman County, Minnesota: An Interview
Fire Causes Damage to Norman County, MN Bar
Fire Damages Norman County, MN Bar BORUP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Sunday morning damage caused heavy damage the bar in Borup, Minnesota.
Donald Norman Masse – Obituary
May. 22, 1940 – Mar. 25, 2025 DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Donald Norman Masse, 84, Maddock, formerly Grand Forks, N.D. died Tuesday, Mar. 25, in St. Alexius Health. Funeral Liturgy: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: One hour prior to the liturgy in the funeral home on… Continue reading Donald Norman Masse – Obituary
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Fatal Grain Bin Accident Claims Life of Man in Norman County
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Man Dies In Norman County Grain Bin Accident NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 62-year old man died in a grain bin accident in Norman County Thursday afternoon.
Hennepin County Weapons Offender Steven Norman Vanishes After Release
Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are urgently searching for Steven Antoine Norman, a convicted weapons offender who has gone missing after his recent release on February 18, 2025. Norman, born on January 11, 1991, was declared a wanted fugitive as of March 12, 2025, for violating the terms of his supervised release. Norman was previously… Continue reading Hennepin County Weapons Offender Steven Norman Vanishes After Release
Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Norman County Crash
Man Enters Guilty Plea In Deadly Norman County Crash ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A White Earth, Minnesota man entered a guilty plea today in a plea agreement to Criminal Vehicular Homicide. Kenneth Peake-Rogers Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced January 7th.
Truck Overturns Monday Afternoon in Norman County, Minnesota
Monday Afternoon Truck Rollover In Norman County, Minnesota GARY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders were on the scene of what was reported as a potato truck rollover on Highway 32 near Gary, Miinnesota Monday afternoon.
Cameron Norman Johnson Arrested in Polk County for Felony Parole Violation
Polk County, Minnesota – Cameron Norman Johnson, born October 22, 1990, was arrested in Polk County on February 20, 2025, for violating parole related to a felony charge. Arrest Details: Authorities have not disclosed specific details regarding the original felony offense that led to the parole violation. Common causes of parole violations include: Failure to… Continue reading Cameron Norman Johnson Arrested in Polk County for Felony Parole Violation
Norman Clayton Olson III Wanted Since 2025 for Drug Charges in Crow Wing, Isanti & Washington Counties
Crow Wing, Isanti & Washington Counties, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Norman Clayton Olson III, who has been wanted since February 14, 2025, after violating the terms of his release. Case Details 
Date Declared Fugitive: February 14, 2025
Last Release Date: October 21, 2024
Original Sentence Date: May 15, 2017
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Hackensack, MN Man Derrick Norman Kading Charged in Cass County Shooting Near Backus
Cass County, MN – Derrick Norman Kading, of Hackensack, Minnesota, has been formally charged after allegedly shooting another man in the stomach northeast of Backus, MN, last Friday, February 14, 2025. Case Details Location: Backus area, Cass County, MN Incident Date: February 14, 2025 – 12:00 AM
Suspect: Derrick Norman Kading (Hackensack, MN)
Charges… Continue reading Hackensack, MN Man Derrick Norman Kading Charged in Cass County Shooting Near Backus
Fargo Man, Norman C. Bluecoat, Charged After Kicking Officer in the Face
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me)—Norman C. Bluecoat of Fargo is now facing multiple criminal charges, including felony assault on an officer, after a violent altercation with police, according to court documents. Incident Details Date & Time: February 8th, 6:35 p.m. Location: 222 Broadway North, Fargo Officers responded to a disturbance at the location, where Bluecoat… Continue reading Fargo Man, Norman C. Bluecoat, Charged After Kicking Officer in the Face
Urgent Update: Norman County Chase Suspect Apprehended After Seeking Water!
BREAKING NEWS: Thirsty Norman County Pursuit Suspect Caught! NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A thirsty Norman County, Minnesota suspect has been caught, after drinking out of a woman’s garden hose. He’s been hiding in a cornfield since Friday morning, until around 3:30 this afternoon,
Fatal Collision on Highway 75 in Norman County Claims One Life
Halstad Township, Norman County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A tragic collision occurred on January 25, 2025, at approximately 12:20 AM on US Highway 75 and 270th Avenue. The crash involved a 2003 Ford Taurus traveling northbound and a 2016 International PROSTAR semi-truck traveling southbound. The two vehicles collided in the southbound lanes, resulting in a fatality. The driver… Continue reading Fatal Collision on Highway 75 in Norman County Claims One Life
Fatal Head-On Collision Claims Life of Climax Man in Norman County
HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Early Saturday morning, just after midnight, a tragic head-on collision occurred on Highway 75, north of Halstad, Minnesota, in Norman County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Taurus traveling northbound collided with a southbound semi-truck in the southbound lanes. The driver of the Taurus, a 68-year-old man from Climax, was pronounced… Continue reading Fatal Head-On Collision Claims Life of Climax Man in Norman County
US Highway 75 and 270th Avenue, HALSTAD TWP, Norman County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25900210 Date/Time: 01/25/2025 00:20 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: US Highway 75 and 270th Avenue, HALSTAD TWP, Norman County Description: The Ford Taurus was traveling northbound on highway 75 while the semi was traveling southbound on… Continue reading US Highway 75 and 270th Avenue, HALSTAD TWP, Norman County
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Obituary | Norman Opdahl of Middle River, Minnesota
Norman Opdahl, 77, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Norm’s life at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 3, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with… Continue reading Obituary | Norman Opdahl of Middle River, Minnesota
Urgent Update: High-Speed Chase, Car Blaze, and Search Operation in Norman County, MN
BREAKING NEWS: Pursuit, Vehicle Fire & Manhunt in Norman County, MN NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Pursuit, vehicle fire and now manhunt in Norman County, Minnesota.
Suspected Hammer Assault Reported in Norman County, Minnesota
NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman with an address listed as homeless in Norman County, Minnesota is facing a string of criminal charges, after allegedly attacking another woman with a hammer.
Highway 32 at Highway 200, WILD RICE TWP, Norman County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24902250 Date/Time: 11/27/2024 12:47 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: Highway 32 at Highway 200, WILD RICE TWP, Norman County Description: The Chevrolet Silverado was traveling west bound on Highway 200. The Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east… Continue reading Highway 32 at Highway 200, WILD RICE TWP, Norman County
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Norman Schommer – Obituary
July 13, 1931 – Nov. 15, 2024 DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Norman Schommer, 93, Devils Lake, N.D., died Friday, Nov. 15, in Altru Hospital. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m., will a rosary and scripture service at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will… Continue reading Norman Schommer – Obituary
Search and Rescue operation underway in Norman County, Minnesota – updates on the way
GARY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders conducting a search and rescue near Gary, Minnesota on this Wednesday evening, after receiving an automated crash signal.
Hunting Accident in Lee Township, MN: Man Suffers Non-Life Threatening Injuries
NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A hunting incident occurred on November 9 at approximately 10:43 a.m. in Lee Township, North of Perley, Minnesota. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and found a 37-year-old male with a gunshot wound. According to reports from the sheriff’s office, the man was transported by ambulance to… Continue reading Hunting Accident in Lee Township, MN: Man Suffers Non-Life Threatening Injuries
Highway 200 and 300th Street, MCDONALDSVILLE TWP, Norman County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901968 Date/Time: 10/28/2024 11:43 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: Highway 200 and 300th Street, MCDONALDSVILLE TWP, Norman County Description: The Honda Pilot was Northbound on county road 24. The Ford was Westbound on highway 200. The… Continue reading Highway 200 and 300th Street, MCDONALDSVILLE TWP, Norman County
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Significant Drug Charge Following Clay County Chase into Norman County
Major Drug Charge After Clay County Pursuit Into Norman County ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead man is facing a major drug charge, following a Thursday pursuit in Clay County into Norman County.
Norman County, MN Sheriff Placed in Hospice Care
Norman County MN Sheriff Under Hospice Care NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have released news that Norman County, Minnesota Sheriff, Jeremy Thornton is under hospice care.
Breaking News Update: Fatal Grain Bin Accident in Norman County Claims Man’s Life
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Man Dies In Norman County Grain Bin Accident NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 62-year old man died in a grain bin accident in Norman County Thursday afternoon.
BREAKING NEWS: Significant Police Response to Injury Incident in Norman County, MN
BREAKING NEWS: Large Police Presence For Injured Person In Norman County, MN HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had a large police presence north of Halstad, Minnesota during this Friday noon hour for what was initially reported as a self inflicted wound. However, 45 minutes later police were still headed to the scene.
MN Highway 32 and MN Highway 200, WILD RICE TWP, Norman County Crash 2024-09-14 02:41:12
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901693 Date/Time: 09/13/2024 20:25 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: MN Highway 32 and MN Highway 200, WILD RICE TWP, Norman County Description: The Ford Fusion was Westbound on MN Highway 200. The Dodge Durango Squad car… Continue reading MN Highway 32 and MN Highway 200, WILD RICE TWP, Norman County
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Deer Collision on Highway 200 Leaves Two Injured in Norman County
Norman County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Over the weekend, a motorcycle collision with a deer resulted in injuries for two people in Norman County. The incident occurred on Highway 200 in Waukon Township when 59-year-old Dean Allan Schulz of Fosston was riding his 1992 Harley Davidson eastbound and struck a deer. Both Schulz and his passenger… Continue reading Deer Collision on Highway 200 Leaves Two Injured in Norman County
Eastbound Highway 200 , WAUKON TWP, Norman County Crash 2024-08-11 15:47:06
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24901455 Date/Time: 08/11/2024 12:48 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Location: Eastbound Highway 200 , WAUKON TWP, Norman County Description: Motorcycle was driving Eastbound on Highway 200 when deer came out of the north ditch and collided with the motorcycle. Road… Continue reading Eastbound Highway 200 , WAUKON TWP, Norman County
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Highway 32 at 330th Avenue, SUNDAL TWP, Norman County Crash 2024-06-01 01:23:37
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24900856 Date/Time: 05/31/2024 18:19 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: Highway 32 at 330th Avenue, SUNDAL TWP, Norman County Description: The Toyota Tundra was eastbound 330th Avenue as the Ford F150 was northbound highway 32. The vehicles… Continue reading Highway 32 at 330th Avenue, SUNDAL TWP, Norman County
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MN Highway 113 and 410th Street, HOME LAKE TWP, Norman County Crash 2024-05-14 22:40:40
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24900735 Date/Time: 05/13/2024 22:17 District: 2900 Detroit Lakes Case Information Contact: 218-846-8260 Media Contact: Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168 Location: MN Highway 113 and 410th Street, HOME LAKE TWP, Norman County Description: The Toyota SUV was traveling westbound on MN Highway 113 when it struck a deer… Continue reading MN Highway 113 and 410th Street, HOME LAKE TWP, Norman County
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SEX OFFENDER SHJERVE, NORMAN HENRY
Offender Profile Track Offender Offender Primary Information Name: SHJERVE, NORMAN HENRY Aliases: SHJERVE, NORMAN Birthdate: 5/5/1945 Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Height: 5′ 5″ Weight: 189 LBS Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: GRAY OR PARTIALLY GRAY Skin: LIGHT Registration Expiration: LIFETIME Risk Level: MODERATE Registration Status: REGISTERED Scars, Marks & Tattoos Observed Category Item/Location Description 9/21/2011… Continue reading SEX OFFENDER SHJERVE, NORMAN HENRY
Large Drug Bust Occurs in Norman County, Minnesota
HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are facing a string of drug charges, following a sting operation in Norman County, Minnesota last week. The pair was arrested in Halstad.