Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Grand Forks police have released the identity. They said a man was found dead in the Greenway area. Police identified the man as 34-year-old Brandon Ruth of Grand Forks. Where and when he was found Police said a passerby called at about 2:07 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The caller… Continue reading Grand Forks: Identity Released In Greenway Death
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Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony
Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jamestown man is facing new charges. Police say he made threats at a home. Police also say he caused damage inside the residence. Aaron Carow was arrested Tuesday night, according to court documents. He appeared in court on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. He… Continue reading Jamestown: Man Accused of Threats Faces Felony
Devils Lake: Man Dies in CHS Grain Pit Accident
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old man died Wednesday after becoming trapped in corn. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office described the death as accidental in a news release. What happened The sheriff’s office says the incident happened at the CHS Elevator west of Devils Lake. Dispatchers received the call at about 9:20 a.m. on… Continue reading Devils Lake: Man Dies in CHS Grain Pit Accident
Devils Lake: Man Dies in Corn Bin at CHS
Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old man died in a grain bin accident Wednesday morning. Authorities said the man suffocated inside a bin filled with corn. The incident happened at the CHS grain elevator west of Devils Lake. The site handles corn and other grain from area farms. Investigators with the Ramsey County… Continue reading Devils Lake: Man Dies in Corn Bin at CHS
Fargo: Guilty Plea Ends Apartment Stabbing Trial
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass County trial set for this week was called off Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Prosecutors said Boimein Dahn, 33, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. The case stems from a reported stabbing at a south Fargo apartment last summer. Fargo police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. Trial canceled after plea… Continue reading Fargo: Guilty Plea Ends Apartment Stabbing Trial
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
Spirit Lake Nation: Juvenile Held in JC Davis Death
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A juvenile suspect is in custody after a homicide on the Spirit Lake Reservation, according to the Spirit Lake Tribal Council. The council identified the victim as Jesse Clark Davis. Family and community members knew him as JC. The Spirit Lake Tribal Council said the homicide occurred on Sunday,… Continue reading Spirit Lake Nation: Juvenile Held in JC Davis Death
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
Grand Forks County: Crews Fight House Fire
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) Several fire departments responded to a house fire north of Grand Forks on Saturday evening. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The location was on 79th Avenue North, off North Washington Street. Photos shared from the Manvel area show heavy damage to the home.… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Crews Fight House Fire
Spirit Lake Nation: Homicide Probe, FBI Assisting
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A murder investigation is underway at Spirit Lake Nation. Tribal public relations specialist Vicki Alberts confirmed a homicide on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Alberts said local law enforcement and the FBI are on scene. She said investigators are actively working the case. What officials are saying Alberts said details… Continue reading Spirit Lake Nation: Homicide Probe, FBI Assisting