Full Tour of Crookston’s Historic Fournet Building from Last Summer

Last Summer's Complete Tour Of Historic Fournet Building in Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Sneak back to our complete tour of the historic Fournet building in downtown Crookston last summer.

Grand Forks, ND 7 Day Forecast

Detailed Forecast Today Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Tonight Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Friday… Continue reading Grand Forks, ND 7 Day Forecast

Authorities Release Identities of Couple Killed in ATV Crash Near Mentor, Minnesota

Couple Killed In ATV Crash Near Mentor, Minnesota Identified MENTOR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A couple killed in an ATV crash near Mentor, Minnesota Saturday night has been identified as 34-year old Crystal Scott of Crookston and 34-year old Noel Schmieg of Mentor. We have more details regarding the crash.

Bismarck Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl at State Capitol Grounds

Isiah Simms

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 24-year-old Bismarck man, Isiah Simms, has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl on the grounds of the North Dakota State Capitol. According to a police release issued on Friday, August 23, Simms is currently held at the Burleigh Morton Detention Center, facing three counts of gross… Continue reading Bismarck Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl at State Capitol Grounds

Fargo Man Arrested After Multi-County Vehicle Theft Spree

Craig Vinton

CASSELTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man, Craig Vinton, 32, is in custody following a string of vehicle thefts that spanned several counties in the region, leading to his arrest. The incident began early Wednesday when the Sheriff’s Office and Casselton Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire. The vehicle involved had been reported stolen… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested After Multi-County Vehicle Theft Spree

North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County

Jacob Gabriel Brunelle

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for second-degree sale of a controlled substance in Polk County. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, August 20, following Brunelle’s guilty plea to the felony, which had been reduced from a first-degree charge earlier… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County

Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother

Arthur Jones

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have provided new details regarding a tragic domestic incident near Bemidji, Minnesota, over the weekend. Arthur Jones, 48, of Cass Lake, is accused of strangling his brother to death early Saturday morning. When officers arrived on the scene, Jones reportedly told them, “he’s already dead,” while holding his brother… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Chokehold on Brother

📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰

George Santos

CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Former U.S. Representative George Santos, once a rising star in Republican politics, pleaded guilty on August 19 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, crimes that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 22 years. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 after a series of… Continue reading 📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰

📰 Fargo Police Investigate Early Morning Assault After Dog Fight Turns Violent 🐾

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police are investigating a violent altercation that took place early Monday morning near the NP Avenue bridge and 2nd Avenue North. The incident began when a man walking his dog was confronted by another dog, leading to a dispute between the two dog owners. The situation escalated when the second dog… Continue reading 📰 Fargo Police Investigate Early Morning Assault After Dog Fight Turns Violent 🐾

🚨 Virginia, MN Man Charged After Knife Attack and Puppy Abduction 🚨

Jordan Lee Raati

VIRGINIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jordan Lee Raati, 32, of Virginia, Minnesota, is facing serious charges after allegedly attacking two people with a knife and abducting a puppy from a residence last week. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday near Third Street South in Virginia. A 51-year-old man sustained stab wounds to his chest… Continue reading 🚨 Virginia, MN Man Charged After Knife Attack and Puppy Abduction 🚨

Shocking Shooting: Four Minneapolis Kids, Ages 11-14, Injured in Stolen Kia

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing incident early Sunday, August 18, four minors, aged 11 to 14, were shot while inside a stolen Kia in Minneapolis. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on Plymouth Avenue North when a dark-colored sedan pulled up behind the Kia and opened fire before fleeing the scene. Minneapolis Police… Continue reading Shocking Shooting: Four Minneapolis Kids, Ages 11-14, Injured in Stolen Kia

Fargo Stabbing Suspect Had Troubling Police Encounters Before Pride Parade Attack

Michael Hurteau

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Hurteau, the 35-year-old man accused of stabbing and seriously injuring two people after last week’s Pride Parade in downtown Fargo, had multiple run-ins with police in the weeks leading up to the attack. Hurteau now faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, and terrorizing. According to records… Continue reading Fargo Stabbing Suspect Had Troubling Police Encounters Before Pride Parade Attack

Justified Force: Officers Cleared in Woodbury Target Shooting Involving Pellet Gun

Justified Force: Officers Cleared in Woodbury Target Shooting Involving Pellet Gun

The Washington County Attorney announced on Thursday, August 15, that the use of force by a sheriff’s deputy and a police officer was justified in an April shooting outside a Target store in Woodbury. The incident involved 61-year-old Donald Eugene Roche of Rockford, Minnesota, who was shot and wounded after he pointed a pellet gun,… Continue reading Justified Force: Officers Cleared in Woodbury Target Shooting Involving Pellet Gun

Bismarck man out on bond severely beats neighbor, assaults woman, resists arrest

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 33-year-old Bismarck man, out on bond for less than four hours, launched a vicious attack on a woman and severely beat a neighbor who intervened. Bismarck Police responded Thursday night to a chaotic scene in a residential area where they found a 43-year-old man unconscious and bleeding from a head wound.… Continue reading Bismarck man out on bond severely beats neighbor, assaults woman, resists arrest

St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting

Bryant Garth II

ST. CLOUD, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – Bryant Garth II, a 28-year-old man from St. Cloud, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison for his involvement in a brutal quadruple shooting in 2022. The sentencing took place on Thursday, August 15, in Stearns County District Court, presided over by Judge William J. Cashman. Garth was convicted… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting

Bismarck Man Released on Bond Launches Brutal Attack, Faces Attempted Murder Charges

Jeremy Krueger-Grinnell

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Just four hours after being released on a domestic assault charge, Jeremy Krueger-Grinnell, 33, was arrested again, this time for a brutal assault that nearly turned deadly. On Thursday night, August 16, in Bismarck, Krueger-Grinnell allegedly strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness. When a 43-year-old neighbor intervened, Krueger-Grinnell responded with… Continue reading Bismarck Man Released on Bond Launches Brutal Attack, Faces Attempted Murder Charges

Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit claiming the University of North Dakota (UND) violated federal law by cutting its women’s ice hockey program can proceed after the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s dismissal. The lawsuit, filed under Title IX, seeks to reinstate the program that was cut in 2017 due… Continue reading Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND

West Fargo Church Mourns Loss of Young Man Killed in Saturday Morning Shooting

Austin Strom

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The tragic death of 25-year-old Austin Strom, who was shot outside Prairie Heights Community Church on Saturday morning, was confirmed during Sunday services at the church. The shooting occurred at 7:48 a.m. in the church parking lot at 319 32nd Ave. E. in West Fargo, following an altercation involving three… Continue reading West Fargo Church Mourns Loss of Young Man Killed in Saturday Morning Shooting

Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse – Grand Forks Herald

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Marcus Arlo Hoffmann, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, August 15, to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended, for committing Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class C felony child abuse. The case began in early September 2023 when Hoffmann was reported for assaulting… Continue reading Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse – Grand Forks Herald

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

Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine traffic stop on I-29 led to a significant drug bust, landing a Fargo man in Grand Forks County custody. On Monday, August 12, a sheriff’s deputy pulled over a black Cadillac for failing to signal a lane change and noticed it lacked proper registration. The driver, 55-year-old Todd… Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust: Fargo Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl

Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had two prestigious awards rescinded following his guilty plea to criminal sex acts involving children. The North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) both revoked honors previously awarded to Holmberg. The NDLA, which had named Holmberg a… Continue reading Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction

⚖️ North Dakota Supreme Court Dismisses Two Sexual Imposition Counts in Devils Lake Case

Howard Anthony Studhorse

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, the North Dakota Supreme Court has dismissed two counts of gross sexual imposition from the record of Howard Anthony Studhorse, 63, of Devils Lake. This decision came after an appeal revealed that two of the charges duplicated facts from other counts. Originally sentenced on July… Continue reading ⚖️ North Dakota Supreme Court Dismisses Two Sexual Imposition Counts in Devils Lake Case

💰 Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold

Mutahir Ahmed Khan

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 23-year-old McKinney, Texas, man, Mutahir Ahmed Khan, is being held on a $1.5 million bond after allegedly swindling an elderly Marshall County woman out of $136,000. Khan, who faces up to 20 years in prison for two felony theft charges, reportedly convinced the victim to send cash hidden in… Continue reading 💰 Texas Man Held on $1.5 Million Bond for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Minnesota Woman Out of $136,000 in Cash and Gold

🚨 Manhunt Underway: Grand Forks Police Search for Armed Scooter Thief

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance in locating an armed burglary suspect who struck on Tuesday, August 13. The suspect, described as a white male in his early to mid-30s, was last seen wearing gray shorts, a white tank top, white tennis shoes, and black headphones.… Continue reading 🚨 Manhunt Underway: Grand Forks Police Search for Armed Scooter Thief

🎥 Disturbing Videos Surface of Fargo Stabbing Suspect Claiming Conspiracy and Targeting

Michael Hurteau

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Videos from a YouTube channel believed to belong to Michael Hurteau, the man charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Downtown Fargo, reveal unsettling content. In these videos, Hurteau alleges that he is being targeted by a group of “cancerous, predatory people” who he claims are part of a conspiracy… Continue reading 🎥 Disturbing Videos Surface of Fargo Stabbing Suspect Claiming Conspiracy and Targeting

Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting

Joshua Brooks

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Brooks, a Fargo man involved in a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Brooks, who pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to murder, will be eligible for parole after serving 23 years and six months. The incident occurred in August 2020, when Santino Marial… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting

Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Grand Forks Man Accused of Cold-Blooded Barroom Murder

Nicholas Jon Narveson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, Nicholas Jon Narveson, a 27-year-old Grand Forks man accused of a fatal shooting, has been ordered to undergo a psychological and criminal responsibility evaluation before his case can proceed. Narveson, who is being held on a $1 million bond, appeared in court on Monday,… Continue reading Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Grand Forks Man Accused of Cold-Blooded Barroom Murder

Minnesota Candidate and Wife Caught in Sign Scandal: Over 240 Stolen Signs Found Painted with Campaign Slogans

Wendy Hoff and Judd Hoff

ALEXANDRIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, Minnesota legislative candidate Judd Hoff and his wife, Wendy Hoff, are facing serious criminal charges after being linked to the theft of more than 240 signs in the Alexandria area. The stolen signs included political campaign signs, real estate signs, and advertisements for special events. Wendy… Continue reading Minnesota Candidate and Wife Caught in Sign Scandal: Over 240 Stolen Signs Found Painted with Campaign Slogans

Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff

Collin Wade Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old man from Fort Totten, is now facing additional charges after allegedly attempting to escape custody following his arrest after a tense standoff with Grand Forks law enforcement. Posey, already charged with multiple Class C felonies, including escaping a felony arrest and possessing contraband useful for… Continue reading Fort Totten Man’s Desperate Escape Attempt Adds to Felony Charges After Standoff

Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

RANSOM CO., N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating update, charges are being upgraded against 37-year-old Amber Patel of Oakes, North Dakota, following a fatal crash near Lisbon on Tuesday afternoon. Initially charged with criminal vehicular injury, Patel now faces a more severe charge of criminal vehicular homicide. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that Patel… Continue reading Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison

Jacob Gabriel Brunelle

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 9, to second-degree drug sales in Polk County. Initially charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, Brunelle’s charges were reduced as part of a plea deal. While the crime carries a potential 25-year maximum sentence,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison