🚨 Breaking News: Two-Vehicle Collision Near St. Thomas, ND

ST. THOMAS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle crash near St. Thomas, North Dakota, on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred just south of St. Thomas on Highway 81. According to a TRF News viewer, a white utility truck and an SUV were involved in the collision. An ambulance was… Continue reading 🚨 Breaking News: Two-Vehicle Collision Near St. Thomas, ND

Hail and Rainbows: Northern Valley’s Weather Drama on Wednesday Evening

KENNEDY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A little rough weather rolled through the Northern Valley on Wednesday evening, bringing a mix of challenges and beauty to Kennedy, Minnesota. Photos sent in by Brenda Nap reveal marble-sized hail that fell during the storm. Despite the rough weather, there was a silver lining as the storm cleared, leaving behind… Continue reading Hail and Rainbows: Northern Valley’s Weather Drama on Wednesday Evening

Elderly Man’s Paranoia Turns Violent: Gunfire and Threats in Northern Minnesota

Robert J. Marvel

ROOSEVELT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In rural Roosevelt, located on the southern shores of Lake of the Woods, an alarming incident has shattered the peace. Seventy-year-old Robert John Marvel, known to have paranoid tendencies about his neighbors, is now facing serious criminal charges following a frightening series of events on June 5th. Sheriff deputies responded to… Continue reading Elderly Man’s Paranoia Turns Violent: Gunfire and Threats in Northern Minnesota

Trout Stocking Thrives: Minnesota DNR Revitalizes Northern Streams

BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Recent initiatives by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have invigorated trout streams across northern Minnesota. Partnering with the Northern Light region newspaper, the DNR restocked local streams with approximately 1,000 catchable size trout. These efforts aim to enhance angling experiences and preserve the region’s vibrant trout populations. In particular,… Continue reading Trout Stocking Thrives: Minnesota DNR Revitalizes Northern Streams

Paul Arveson, 45

Thief River Falls – Paul Eddie Arveson, 45, passed unexpectedly doing what he loved. He was full of life and wisdom, there was never a dull moment when Paul was around. He was loved by all, and meant so much to everyone in his life. When Paul was young his sense of adventure and thrills… Continue reading Paul Arveson, 45

Wilbert McGregor, 88

Radium – Wilbert “Willie” McGregor, 88, of Radium, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at North Star Manor in Warren. A complete obituary will be available soon. In lieu of flowers, “Save your money and bring a canned good for the food shelf.” -Phyllis McGregor Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at… Continue reading Wilbert McGregor, 88

Carolyn Grandstrand, 80

Maple Plain – Carolyn M. Grandstrand was born February 12, 1944, in Grand Forks, ND to Roy and Elizabeth (Johnson) Copeland. Carolyn married her high school sweetheart Rodney Grandstrand on April 8, 1961. They moved to Long Lake in 1964 and to Maple Plain in 1965 where they made their forever home raising five children.… Continue reading Carolyn Grandstrand, 80

Pickup-Tractor Collision on Highway 2 Near Emerado Prompts Emergency Response

EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a collision between a pickup and tractor on Highway 2 near Emerado, North Dakota, late Monday afternoon. The incident occurred about 12 miles west of Grand Forks. The pickup sustained severe damage, with deployed airbags visible, while details about the tractor’s condition remain unclear.… Continue reading Pickup-Tractor Collision on Highway 2 Near Emerado Prompts Emergency Response

Accident occurred at the main branch of Northern State Bank

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 19 at 3:06 p.m., an accident occurred at the main branch of Northern State Bank. Jeffery Sorenson of Thief River Falls backed his 2022 Dodge Ram into a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country owned by Tyler Holen of St. Hilaire. No injuries were reported. However, whether the… Continue reading Accident occurred at the main branch of Northern State Bank

We had a fatal ATV crash in northern Minnesota near the town of Roosevelt on Saturday afternoon

ROOSEVELT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal ATV crash occurred near the town of Roosevelt, Minnesota, southeast of Warroad, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services received a call just after 2 p.m. reporting an unresponsive male at the intersection of 280th Street and 670th Avenue. Despite initial dispatch of an ambulance and a medical helicopter, the helicopter… Continue reading We had a fatal ATV crash in northern Minnesota near the town of Roosevelt on Saturday afternoon

Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The 12th Annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service was held at Optimus Park in Grand Forks on Thursday afternoon. The event featured local and state law enforcement officers from North Dakota and Minnesota, along with federal law enforcement, the US Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The… Continue reading Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service in Grand Forks

Northern Minnesota Air Quality Forecast to Improve Amid Canadian Wildfires

ST. PAUL, (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for the entire state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Officials advise minimizing outdoor activities and heavy exertion until noon today. While smoke persists in southern Minnesota until midday, the northern region sees improvement. Air quality is expected to gradually enhance… Continue reading Northern Minnesota Air Quality Forecast to Improve Amid Canadian Wildfires

Lorna Larsen, 79

Aurora, CO – Lorna Gayle (Moe) Larsen, 79, of Aurora, CO, passed away April 27, 2024, at the Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center, with her daughter by her side. Lorna was born July 8, 1944, to Martha Adeline (Nabben) and Joseph Manvel Moe of rural Thief River Falls. The youngest of three children, Lorna attended… Continue reading Lorna Larsen, 79

Kelly Gutterud, 62

Bull Shoals, AR – Kelly Charles Gutterud passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Kelly was born October 13, 1961, in Thief River Falls, to Amy (Schmitke) and Elmer Gutterud. He attended Washington Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and Lincoln High School where he graduated with honors in… Continue reading Kelly Gutterud, 62

Lake of the Woods County Plans to Develop America’s Most Northern Park

ANGLE INLET, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lake of the Woods County is spearheading the development of a new public park in the Northwest Angle, located at Angle Inlet in Minnesota. This initiative aims to create a recreational space at Jim’s Corner, set to become America’s most northern park in the lower 48 states. Public Input: The… Continue reading Lake of the Woods County Plans to Develop America’s Most Northern Park

Dennis Paesler, 76

Detroit Lakes – Dennis Paesler, of Detroit Lakes, passed away on April 23, 2024 in the town of Perham. Dennis was born in Perham, to Albert and Marjorie Paesler on July 28, 1947. He graduated from Frazee High School and attended Moorhead State College. He married Karen Mattson of Detroit Lakes in 1968. One child,… Continue reading Dennis Paesler, 76

Joyce Taylor, 92

Middle River – Joyce Elizabeth (Osse) Beito Taylor was born in Cedar Township at home on September 13, 1931 to John Osse and Leora Suzanna (Taylor) Osse. She was the oldest of three children. Joyce attended grade school at both the Brandon School House and the Olson’s School House. Joyce attended high school in Middle… Continue reading Joyce Taylor, 92

Grand Forks SWAT Assists Sheriff’s Department in Response to Armed Individual Report

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – This Thursday morning, a significant law enforcement response unfolded in the northern Valley following reports of an armed individual near Thompson, North Dakota. Details remain scarce, but authorities received information about a man allegedly armed with a gun west of Thompson. The situation prompted a sizable police presence in the area,… Continue reading Grand Forks SWAT Assists Sheriff’s Department in Response to Armed Individual Report

Thief River Falls Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Legal Proceedings Unfold in Northern Minnesota

Thief River Falls Police Department cases Kristen Lee Johnson, 35, Oklee, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of second-degree assault and continued, $125, supervised probation for five years,  comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing, complete level of treatment and aftercare recommended, not to use or possess firearms,  ammunition or explosives, $700 in restitution,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Legal Proceedings Unfold in Northern Minnesota

Timothy Helt, 65

Thief River Falls – Timothy Helt, son of Lawrence and Adelaide Helt of Thief River Falls, passed away April 6, 2024 at the age of 65 with family at his side. Tim was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 28, 1959 and was baptized in the Catholic Church. He attended school in Thief River Falls… Continue reading Timothy Helt, 65

Abandoned Building Engulfed in Flames Near Thompson, North Dakota

Abandoned House Destroyed by Fire Near Thompson

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a sudden turn of events this Tuesday evening, first responders rushed to the scene of a structure fire near Thompson, North Dakota. Reports indicate that the fire broke out around 7:00 p.m., just west of the Thompson exit on Highway 15. The blaze has consumed an old abandoned building, sending… Continue reading Abandoned Building Engulfed in Flames Near Thompson, North Dakota

Allegations of Sexual Abuse Rock Northern Minnesota: Bemidji Man Charged

Jonathan Lee Johnson

ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing turn of events, 35-year-old Jonathan Johnson from Bemidji faces grave accusations of sexually abusing a young girl in Roseau County, northern Minnesota, spanning from 2016 to 2019. Serious Charges: Johnson stands accused of two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, sending shockwaves through the community. Brave Disclosure: The… Continue reading Allegations of Sexual Abuse Rock Northern Minnesota: Bemidji Man Charged

Eclipse Enthusiasts Undeterred: Cloudy Skies Can’t Dim Northern Minnesota’s Eclipse Watch

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Despite cloudy conditions, residents and visitors in Northern Minnesota eagerly gathered to witness the rare total solar eclipse that graced the skies today. Here’s a glimpse of the event from the land of lakes and forests: Optimistic Observers: Enthusiastic eclipse watchers in Northern Minnesota remained undeterred by the overcast skies. Nature’s… Continue reading Eclipse Enthusiasts Undeterred: Cloudy Skies Can’t Dim Northern Minnesota’s Eclipse Watch

Dust Storms Hit Northern Valley Amid Red Flag Warning

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Berg here with breaking news as isolated dust storms sweep across the northern Valley, just east of East Grand Forks. Dry conditions and high winds prompted a Red Flag Warning in effect until 7:00 p.m. this Saturday. Residents are urged to exercise caution as gusty winds, reaching up to… Continue reading Dust Storms Hit Northern Valley Amid Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning Sparks Multiple Fires Across the Region

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Berg here with an urgent update on this Red Flag Warning Saturday afternoon, as firefighters battle blazes across the region. Earlier today, a fire erupted in Crystal, near the Canadian border, engulfing a trailer home deck. Northeast of Warren, near the Luna elevator, firefighters tackled a grass fire. Meanwhile, a… Continue reading Red Flag Warning Sparks Multiple Fires Across the Region

Traffic Citations Issued in Northern Minnesota 4-6-2024

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -In a recent wave of traffic enforcement operations, various citations have been issued by both the Minnesota State Patrol and the Thief River Falls Police Department. Here’s a breakdown of the cases: Minnesota State Patrol Cases: Jody John Benedick, 59, Fargo, N.D. Violation of Hands-Free Law – hold wireless communications… Continue reading Traffic Citations Issued in Northern Minnesota 4-6-2024

22-Year-Old Ethan Larson Identified as Victim in Fargo Stabbing-Murder

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events, Fargo police have identified 22-year-old Ethan Larson from Newfolden, Minnesota, as the victim of a stabbing-murder that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to authorities, Larson was involved in an altercation outside a bar on South 45th Street in Fargo. After being… Continue reading 22-Year-Old Ethan Larson Identified as Victim in Fargo Stabbing-Murder

Tragic House Fire in Red Lake: 2 Children Deceased, Woman Arrested, Boy Found Safe

RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Neil Berg reporting from northern Minnesota, where a devastating incident has shaken the community. At the Circle Pines Housing Development, approximately 2 miles west of Red Lake, neighbors report a harrowing scene. Although officials have not confirmed details, residents claim that two children lost their lives in a house fire… Continue reading Tragic House Fire in Red Lake: 2 Children Deceased, Woman Arrested, Boy Found Safe

Northern Valley Hit Hard by Heavy Snowfall, Resulting in Dangerous Road Conditions and Multiple Crashes on Saturday Afternoon

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Heavy snow is causing slick roads and some crashes in the Northern Valley at 1 pm this Saturday. heavy snow falling at Grand Forks at 1 p.m on this uh Saturday weather servicing uh much as 2 in or more out to the west of it’s wind gust up to 50… Continue reading Northern Valley Hit Hard by Heavy Snowfall, Resulting in Dangerous Road Conditions and Multiple Crashes on Saturday Afternoon

Clearbrook Resident Loses Life in Northern Minnesota Collision

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Clearbrook, Minnesota man was killed in a head-on crash with a semi on Tuesday. a 30-year-old man from Clearbrook Minnesota was killed in a head-on crash with a semi at uh 230 Tuesday afternoon in northern Minnesota this happened north of or the Minnesota state patrol says a Chevy… Continue reading Clearbrook Resident Loses Life in Northern Minnesota Collision

Fargo Charges Alleged Northern Valley Laundry Room Bandits

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two alleged laundry room bandits from the Northern Valley are facing criminal charges in Fargo. that’s two alleged Northern Valley laundry room Bandits have been arrested and charged in Fargo Sean hel of Grand Forks and John Hagen of Grafton according to court documents on January 23rd police were dispatched to 4242… Continue reading Fargo Charges Alleged Northern Valley Laundry Room Bandits

Truck Overturns in Northern Valley: Driver Reported Safe, Says Family Member

OSLO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There’s been a sugar beet truck rollover on the Oslo exit of Interstate-29 in the Northern Valley. A family member says the driver is OK. and some breaking news coming in just after uh 300 p.m. on this Wednesday video here from I news viewer Rod Canen this is by the Oslo… Continue reading Truck Overturns in Northern Valley: Driver Reported Safe, Says Family Member

Special Response Team Mobilized for High-Risk Arrest in Northern Minnesota

WILLIAMS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Special Response Team was called in to make a dangerous Northern Minnesota arrest on Christmas Eve. the Borderland Special Response Team was called out for a dangerous arrest in rural Williams Minnesota on Christmas Eve 33-year-old Daniel W Baron of Williams is facing charges according to court documents he’ violated a… Continue reading Special Response Team Mobilized for High-Risk Arrest in Northern Minnesota

BREAKING NEWS: Fishermen Rescued from Ice in Northern Minnesota on New Year’s Day… Again!

LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another ice rescue of fishermen in Northern Minnesota on this New Years Day. This time on Lake of the Woods. ice rescue underway in northern Minnesota this time on Lake of the Woods earlier this week we told you about several ice rescues on upper Red Lake… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Fishermen Rescued from Ice in Northern Minnesota on New Year’s Day… Again!

Yet Another Ice Rescue of Fishermen on New Year’s Day in Northern Minnesota

LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another ice rescue of fishermen in Northern Minnesota on this New Years Day. This time on Lake of the Woods. no I’m not kidding it sounds like we have another ice rescue underway in northern Minnesota this time on Lake of the Woods earlier this week we… Continue reading Yet Another Ice Rescue of Fishermen on New Year’s Day in Northern Minnesota

Northern Valley Exclusive: Murder and Drug Trafficking Charges Uncovered

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two Crookston, Minnesota men are now facing a charge of 1st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, along with numerous drug trafficking charges. The presumed murdered man has not been found. we have a long running case of an alleged murder conspiracy in major drug trafficking in kooken Minnesota according to court documents… Continue reading Northern Valley Exclusive: Murder and Drug Trafficking Charges Uncovered

Murder and Drug Trafficking Charges Laid in the Northern Valley – Exclusive Coverage

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two Crookston, Minnesota men are now facing a charge of 1st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, along with numerous drug trafficking charges. The presumed murdered man has not been found. we have a long running case of an alleged murder conspiracy in major drug trafficking in kooken Minnesota according to court documents… Continue reading Murder and Drug Trafficking Charges Laid in the Northern Valley – Exclusive Coverage

Freezing Rain Expected to Hit Northern Valley

RED RIVER VALLEY (trfnews.i234.me) Freezing rain is rolling into the Northern Valley as road around the region become icy. well freezing rain is rolling into the northern Valley here’s a look at it coming down in crookton at 545 p.m. pull back here and show you the radar across the region uh National Weather Service… Continue reading Freezing Rain Expected to Hit Northern Valley

Three Fishermen Sink into Frozen Waters of Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of 3 fishermen falling through the ice on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota Thursday evening. Earlier this week and airplane fell through the ice and 35 fishermen had to be rescued when an ice sheet broke away from shore on Upper Red Lake. we had… Continue reading Three Fishermen Sink into Frozen Waters of Northern Minnesota

Aircraft Successfully Lands on Ice-Covered Lake in Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The pilot and passenger of a Cesna were not injured after landing on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota and breaking through the ice. this update now from the Beltrami County Minnesota Sheriff’s Office on a plane landing on the ice and breaking through it quote uh today uh December… Continue reading Aircraft Successfully Lands on Ice-Covered Lake in Northern Minnesota

Bumpy Arrival in Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had a plane touchdown hard on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota. on Sunday night we told you about ice fishermen being stranded on a sheet of ice that blew offshore on upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota now we’ve had a mishap with a plane uh this happened… Continue reading Bumpy Arrival in Northern Minnesota

UPDATE: 35 Ice Anglers Rescued From Icy Waters in Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a wrap up of an ice rescue on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota Sunday night. Thirty-five fisherman wound up being rescued. here’s a wrap up of that ice rescue on upper Red Lake uh Minnesota on Sunday evening 35 people uh wound up being rescued from an… Continue reading UPDATE: 35 Ice Anglers Rescued From Icy Waters in Northern Minnesota

Ice rescue in progress on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota on Sunday

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An ice rescue is underway at 6:30 pm on this Sunday on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota. Around 15 ice fishermen found themselves trapped on the ice, when water opened up between them and the resort. Neil Berg here with the breaking news update at 6:30 p.m. on a… Continue reading Ice rescue in progress on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota on Sunday

Ice Fishermen Trapped on Northern Minnesota Ice Rescue Mission at 5 PM on Sunday

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Rescue crews are arriving on Upper Red Lake in Northern Minnesota on this Sunday evening. Open water appeared between ice fishermen and the resort. some breaking news out of northern Minnesota on this Sunday evening we have a water rescue going on on upper Red Lake uh listening to radio… Continue reading Ice Fishermen Trapped on Northern Minnesota Ice Rescue Mission at 5 PM on Sunday

Three Individuals Accused of Committing Burglaries in Northern Minnesota

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three men from Williams and Warroad, Minnesota are facing Burglary and Theft charges in Lake of the Woods County. this Trio Nicholas Bergman of Williams Jace Nelson of Williams and Nathan Stone of Warroad are all facing burglary and theft charges they allegedly entered two cabins south of… Continue reading Three Individuals Accused of Committing Burglaries in Northern Minnesota

Northern Lights Express: All Aboard from Minneapolis to Duluth

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) The proposed $1-billion Northern Lights Express would provide roundtrip train service between Minneapolis and Duluth. uh menot has received a half million dollars from the federal government to move forward with planning on proposed the Northern Lights Express passenger rail service between Minneapolis and duth the project with a… Continue reading Northern Lights Express: All Aboard from Minneapolis to Duluth

Lawsuit Alleges Extensive Electricity Theft in Northern Minnesota for Bitcoin Mining Venture

BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A civil lawsuit filed by the North Star Electric Cooperative in Baudette, Minnesota claims massive theft of their electricity for a bitcoin mining operation. this from our news Partners at the uh Northern Light region newspaper in badet uh Northstar Electric Cooperative based in badet has filed a civil lawsuit alleging massive… Continue reading Lawsuit Alleges Extensive Electricity Theft in Northern Minnesota for Bitcoin Mining Venture

URGENT UPDATE: Plane Crash in Northern Valley, Exclusive On-Scene Footage

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a small plane crash northwest of Grand Forks, North Dakota on this Tuesday afternoon. We have some video near the scene. More details are expected later. Check back for those. we have some breaking news out of the northern Valley at 3 30 this afternoon we had a… Continue reading URGENT UPDATE: Plane Crash in Northern Valley, Exclusive On-Scene Footage

BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crash Reported in Northern Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a plane crash in the Northern Valley. We have a camera person on the way to scene. We should have more details and specific location at 4:30 pm. Neil Berg here with some breaking news out of the northern Valley it’s 3 45 p.m we have… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crash Reported in Northern Valley

Excessive Rainfall Shuts Down Interstate-29 in Northern Valley

DRAYTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Flooding has closed both lanes of Interstate-29 south of Drayton, North Dakota. here’s the result of all that rain we told you about up by Saint Thomas over nine inches a bit South by Drayton a photo from the North Dakota Highway Patrol here I-29 is closed south of Drayton at uh… Continue reading Excessive Rainfall Shuts Down Interstate-29 in Northern Valley

Rescue of Individuals in Need in Northern Minnesota

SALOL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Rescue crews are at work transporting apparent, illegal immigrants who are suffering from hypothermia in Northern Minnesota. Several agencies are staged near Salol, Minnesota. * Check back later for more on this developing story. with some breaking news out of northern Minnesota at 7 30 a.m on this Tuesday we have a… Continue reading Rescue of Individuals in Need in Northern Minnesota

Latest Update: Search Underway for Missing Man in Northern Minnesota

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding our Friday report of a missing man in Northern Minnesota. Law enforcement told his mother on this Saturday he was spotted and is safe. we have an update regarding our report of a missing man on Friday Joseph husbands was last seen his… Continue reading Latest Update: Search Underway for Missing Man in Northern Minnesota

Man Missing in Northern Minnesota

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother is asking your help in finding her son who went missing Wednesday. Joseph Husbands was last seen in Warroad, Minnesota. with some breaking news out of northern Minnesota on this Friday evening we have a report of a missing man now I just talked with Peggy husbands who says her… Continue reading Man Missing in Northern Minnesota

Body of Deceased Person Discovered in Vehicle in Northern Valley on Tuesday Evening

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a deceased person found in a vehicle in Crookston, Minnesota. some breaking news out of the northern Valley on this Tuesday evening we have a report of a deceased person found in their vehicle in the parking lot at the new flyer bus plant in Crookston uh… Continue reading Body of Deceased Person Discovered in Vehicle in Northern Valley on Tuesday Evening

UPDATE: DNR Relocates Bear From Roadside Ditch In Northern Minnesota

WANNASKA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a bear reported as stuck in the road ditch near Wannaska, Minnesota. The DNR has the bear out and was apparently going to relocate it. well here’s the latest on that bear situation up by wanaska Minnesota south of Roseau just talked with Nate Johnson uh the… Continue reading UPDATE: DNR Relocates Bear From Roadside Ditch In Northern Minnesota

Monday’s Update: Bear Rescue in Northern Minnesota

WANNASKA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest on a bear rescue underway in Northern Minnesota, including an interview with “The Bear Guy”, Nate Johnson. here’s the latest on that bear stuck in a road ditch by wanaska Minnesota in northern Minnesota south of Roseau and the recap all this this started late Sunday afternoon a… Continue reading Monday’s Update: Bear Rescue in Northern Minnesota

Sunday Update: Bear Rescuer Heads to Northern Minnesota

WANNASKA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a bear that’s been stuck in a road ditch for the past 3 days. A man who specializes in bear rescues in now enroute. well we have an update regarding this bear stuck in a ditch by wanaska Minnesota south of uh Roseau um talking to some… Continue reading Sunday Update: Bear Rescuer Heads to Northern Minnesota

Bear Trapped in Northern Minnesota Road Ditch for Three Days on Sunday

WANNASKA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An TRF News viewer says a Black Bear has been stuck in a Northern Minnesota road ditch for the past 3 days. I have kind of a sad Wildlife story going on in Northern Minnesota late on this Sunday afternoon photo here from an eye news viewer who says this Bear’s been… Continue reading Bear Trapped in Northern Minnesota Road Ditch for Three Days on Sunday

Urgent Update: Massive Ice Rescue Operation Underway for Over 100 Fishermen in Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The ice rescue of 100+ fishermen is underway on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota. some breaking news at a far Northern Minnesota a rescue is underway the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says an estimated 100 people fishing off a large chunk of ice has broken free on upper Red Lake they’re… Continue reading Urgent Update: Massive Ice Rescue Operation Underway for Over 100 Fishermen in Northern Minnesota

Unusual Celestial Phenomenon Spotted in Friday Night Sky above Northern Valley, Potentially Starlink Satellite

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A strange sight in the skies over the Northern Valley Friday night was likely Starlink Satellite. this was the scene over the northern valley last night it’s a ufo no uh after talking with some folks it sounds like it could be uh elon musk’s star starlink satellites uh this photo… Continue reading Unusual Celestial Phenomenon Spotted in Friday Night Sky above Northern Valley, Potentially Starlink Satellite

“Northern Thunder” Air Show Saturday At Grand Forks Air Force Base

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Air Force’s Thunderbirds arrived at the Grand Forks Air Force Base today. They’ll be the featured performance at the “Northern Thunder, Air & Space Expo” at the Grand Forks Air Force Base this Saturday, June 18, 2022. It’s free and open to the public. Gates open at… Continue reading “Northern Thunder” Air Show Saturday At Grand Forks Air Force Base

Horrifying Road Rage Incident Unfolds in Northern Minnesota

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman made it to the Sheriff’s Departmentt safely, following a terrifying road rage incident in northern Minnesota. we have a report of a terrifying road rage incident for a female victim in marshall county minnesota according to court documents on may 16th deputies responded to a road rage incident on… Continue reading Horrifying Road Rage Incident Unfolds in Northern Minnesota

Incidents of Mountain Lions Attacking Dogs in Northern Valley Reported

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’re getting reports of a Mountain Lion attacking dogs in the Northern Valley. we have a report of a mountain lion possibly attacking and killing dogs south of grand forks this would be about eight miles southeast of grand forks in the area around the thompson bridge i received a call… Continue reading Incidents of Mountain Lions Attacking Dogs in Northern Valley Reported

Wednesday’s Early Morning Northern Valley Road Report for North Dakota and Minnesota

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We still have ice covered roads across many parts of the Northern Valley at 4:30 am on this Wednesday. you’re going to have to be careful on your wednesday morning commute in northeast north dakota we have uh continuous ice from grand forks going north to the canadian border and uh… Continue reading Wednesday’s Early Morning Northern Valley Road Report for North Dakota and Minnesota

URGENT BLIZZARD ALERT: Travel Discouraged Throughout Northern Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) High winds have arrived in the Valley. No travel advised across Northern Valley. what a difference two hours make and no travel advised in much of the northern valley uh this is highway two at 6 30 a.m uh just leaving crookston let’s head out into the open area near whiteout… Continue reading URGENT BLIZZARD ALERT: Travel Discouraged Throughout Northern Valley

Dangerous Blizzard Conditions: Expect Crashes and Stay Off Roads in Most of Northern Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a crash on Highway 2 and no travel is being advised fore many areas of Northern Valley. the polk county sheriff’s department is advising no travel between crookston and grand forks visibility near zero uh just before 4 pm we had a crash out of the bypass just outside… Continue reading Dangerous Blizzard Conditions: Expect Crashes and Stay Off Roads in Most of Northern Valley

Four People Suffered Injuries in a Fire at a Fish House in Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Four people were injured when a propane tank exploded in their fish house on New Years Day on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota. we had four people injured in a fish house fire on upper red lake new year’s day this inn from beltrami county sheriff ernie beidel on new year’s… Continue reading Four People Suffered Injuries in a Fire at a Fish House in Northern Minnesota

The Grinch is causing chaos in Northern Minnesota

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Roseau County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a grinch on the loose around Warroad, Minnesota. we have a grinch on the loose in northern minnesota at war road this in from the roseau county sheriff’s office they’ve received a suspicious vehicle person call from the war road estates area about someone… Continue reading The Grinch is causing chaos in Northern Minnesota

Urgent: Semi-Truck Strikes Child on Bicycle in Northern Valley

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A child riding bicycle in downtown Crookston was hit by a semi in downtown Crookston, Minnesota at 5:30 pm Monday. [Music] breaking news out of the northern valley we’ve had a terrible accident in downtown crookston a little girl on a bicycle hit by a semi here’s the emergency call at 5… Continue reading Urgent: Semi-Truck Strikes Child on Bicycle in Northern Valley

Man Reported Missing in Northern Minnesota

NEWFOLDEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Marshall County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Department is asking for help in finding a man who was last seen in Newfolden on September 26, 2021. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Keith Donarski you’re asked to call: 218-745-5411. we have a missing man out of marshall county minnesota keith donarski… Continue reading Man Reported Missing in Northern Minnesota

Drug Overdoses and Deaths in Northern Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police say they’ve responded to multiple drug overdoses, including 1 death. we’ve had multiple overdoses and at least one death in grand forks and i believe i heard another overdose in a polk county on saturday this in from grand forks police who say they’ve responded to numerous narcotic… Continue reading Drug Overdoses and Deaths in Northern Valley

Another Famous Bar Shutters Its Doors in the Northern Valley

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another iconic bar in the Northern Valley closed its doors this Saturday afternoon. “Sickies”, formerly “Whitey’s” confirmed with TRF News that its East Grand Forks location is closed as of 4 pm Saturday. [Music] breaking news out of east grand forks sickies in downtown east grand forks has closed as… Continue reading Another Famous Bar Shutters Its Doors in the Northern Valley

Another Big Slump Hits Northern Valley as Mother Nature Shows her Strength

CLIMAX, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another incident of what geologists call “slumping” in the northern valley. Part of Wayne Erickson’s soybean field dropped over 20-feet toward the river. a mother nature is flexing her muscles again in the northern Valley with another incident of what geologists call slumping this is Wayne Erickson soybean field along… Continue reading Another Big Slump Hits Northern Valley as Mother Nature Shows her Strength

Narrow Escape in Remote Northern Minnesota

ELY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A very close call near Ely, Minnesota after a tanker truck loaded with gasoline caught fire. close call up in far northern minnesota photo here sent in by an eye news viewer all the way up in ely minnesota who says this happened saturday uh when the tractor uh pulling a loaded… Continue reading Narrow Escape in Remote Northern Minnesota

Breaking News: Reynolds, ND Faces Power Outage and Severe Storm Damage from Northern Valley Storm.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Some light, Northern Valley storm damage, after wind gusts of 63-miles per hour rolled through Greater Grand Forks this Friday morning. Neil Berg here uh just north of reynolds where we had a semi roll over in the ditch uh didn’t hear any report of injuries it sounds like we got… Continue reading Breaking News: Reynolds, ND Faces Power Outage and Severe Storm Damage from Northern Valley Storm.

Fatal Car Crash in Northern Beltrami County, Minnesota Reported

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a fatal car crash in Northern Beltrami County, Minnesota near Upper Red Lake. we have a report of a fatal car accident up in northern beltrami county uh this would be south of washington near upper red lake on a highway 72 by the intersection of… Continue reading Fatal Car Crash in Northern Beltrami County, Minnesota Reported

Police Make Surprise Arrest on I-29 in Northern Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota Troopers made a wild arrest of a man from New Folden, Minnesota on Interstate-29 south of Grand Forks today. a wild arrest by the north dakota highway patrol today on i-29 between grand forks and thompson this in from the patrol that says at 8 30 on this monday… Continue reading Police Make Surprise Arrest on I-29 in Northern Valley

High-Speed Chase in Northern Valley Reaches Fargo After 100 Miles

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A high speed pursuit that began north of Grand Forks Saturday morning ended in Fargo. we’ve had a long running pursuit in the northern valley this saturday morning it started it sounded like around walsh county crossed the red river into oslo into minnesota and then back into north dakota and wound… Continue reading High-Speed Chase in Northern Valley Reaches Fargo After 100 Miles

Five Survive House Fire in Northern Valley

ARCOCH, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Five people escaped a Northern Valley house fire in Ardoch early Thursday morning. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Neil Berg here with some breaking news out of the northern valley i’m at the scene of a house fire in ardock north dakota some 22 miles northwest of grand forks… Continue reading Five Survive House Fire in Northern Valley

Political Signs Spark Controversy in Northern Minnesota

BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There’s a controversy over political signs in Northern Minnesota. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff is refusing to enforce a city ordinance in Baudette that requires residents to take them down, after the election. we have a lingering political controversy in far northern minnesota lake of the woods county sheriff gary… Continue reading Political Signs Spark Controversy in Northern Minnesota

Ice Fishing Gridlock in Northern Minnesota

UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department is urging fishermen to use caution on the early ice. They’re already having a traffic jam on Upper Red Lake. this in from the beltrami county sheriff’s office quote there have been overwhelming a number of people heading to the upper red lake to go… Continue reading Ice Fishing Gridlock in Northern Minnesota

Capture Complete: Northern Valley Suspect Apprehended After Month-Long Search

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police captured a suspect wanted in a November pursuit that wound through East Grand Forks and into North Dakota. Reed Middleton is being held in the Grand Forks County Jail on this Thursday morning. the month-long search for 29 year old reed middleton of grand forks is over uh… Continue reading Capture Complete: Northern Valley Suspect Apprehended After Month-Long Search

Victim Identified in Fatal Northern Valley Blaze

CRYSTAL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of an early Thursday morning fire in Crystal, North Dakota has been identified. the victim of a fatal fire here in crystal north dakota has been identified i just talked with the pemina county sheriff terry meidinger who says the victim is 35 year old joshua schmitz the sheriff says… Continue reading Victim Identified in Fatal Northern Valley Blaze

Unusual Drug Bust in Fargo Involving Residents from the Northern Valley

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police responded to what turned out to be a strange drug bust, involving residents from the Northern Valley. we have a very strange Fargo drug bust a report that involves northern Valley residents according to court documents on October 14th at 2:40 a.m. a Fargo police officer was dispatched to a… Continue reading Unusual Drug Bust in Fargo Involving Residents from the Northern Valley

Investigation Launched into Suspicious Death in Northern Minnesota

MAKINEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspicious death investigation is underway in Makinen, Minnesota. police in northern Minnesota are investigating the suspicious death of a 47 year old man the body of Frank Maher was found at a home in makinen southeast of Eveleth at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday after being called to conduct a welfare check when… Continue reading Investigation Launched into Suspicious Death in Northern Minnesota

Controversy within the Catholic Church over the growing presence of “Church Militant” in the Northern Valley

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Word of a “Roman Catholic Revival” event in Crookston next month has sparked a response from the Bishop. the Catholic Church in the northern valley is butting heads with a group called roman catholic revival led by Michael Voris producer of church militant they’re scheduled to hold the gathering here in Crookston… Continue reading Controversy within the Catholic Church over the growing presence of “Church Militant” in the Northern Valley

Urgent Update: Power Outages Hit Northern Valley Amid Severe Cold Snap

FERTILE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Several communities in the Northern Valley are experiencing power outages as the temperature plummets. Neil Berg here with some breaking news out of the northern valley with wind chills around 60 below we have several communities experiencing a power outage now this is happening in the wild rice electric cooperative their last… Continue reading Urgent Update: Power Outages Hit Northern Valley Amid Severe Cold Snap

Storm Alert: Thursday Morning Northern Valley Road Conditions Update

FISHER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Thursday morning Northern Valley road report. everyone Neil Berg here the Thursday morning road report at 6:45 a.m. this is highway 2 out east of East Grand Forks I’m right by a Fisher Minnesota some folks uh just crawling along here other traffic still going pretty good we’re basically down to about… Continue reading Storm Alert: Thursday Morning Northern Valley Road Conditions Update

Moorhead Woman Apprehended in Northern Valley on Felony Drug Allegation

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead woman is facing a felony drug charge in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. a 23 year old Moorhead woman is facing a felony drug charge in Thief River Falls on March 15th the drug task force agent arrested Miranda Sumner at a Thief River residence on an outstanding warrant… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Apprehended in Northern Valley on Felony Drug Allegation

Traffic Stop for No Seatbelt in Northern Valley Results in 6 Felony Drug Charges for Two Men

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A traffic stop for not using a seatbelt lead to 6 felony drug charges against 2 men. a traffic stop for not wearing a seatbelt resulted in six felony charges against two men and a significant drug bust in Crookston it happened Sunday at 2:21 a.m. when a state patrol officer turned… Continue reading Traffic Stop for No Seatbelt in Northern Valley Results in 6 Felony Drug Charges for Two Men

Police Remove Lethal Drugs from Northern Valley Streets

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Six people have been arrested and 500 pills laced with a deadly drug have been recovered. Grand Forks and Polk County law enforcement agencies have made pretty quick work of getting a deadly batch of pills off the street this all started when police in New Jersey sent out a… Continue reading Police Remove Lethal Drugs from Northern Valley Streets

UPDATE: Hazardous, Icy Road Conditions Impact Northern Valley

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) UPDATE: Freezing rain and a trace of snow has created icy driving conditions in the northern Valley. One car has already hit the ditch between Crookston and Fisher, Minnesota. The driver and passenger of armored truck rolled over near Fisher at 9:23 a.m. Adam Bruce of Harriman, New York and Mark Anderson… Continue reading UPDATE: Hazardous, Icy Road Conditions Impact Northern Valley