Speaking to media on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said a new Assistant Attorney General position within the Trump administration will have “nationwide jurisdiction” over issues of fraud – with efforts that will focus and start with Minnesota. A nomination is expected within the next few days, according to Vance.
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Minnesota Republicans are now eyeing the state’s lieutenant governor over discovered fraud
Apparent Deadly Argument Over Deer Hunting Land
Frazee: Death Threat Alleged Over Cat, Knife Pulled
Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Frazee man is facing criminal charges after an argument over a cat at a local trailer court. James A. Damon, of Frazee, is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault. Argument followed the report of a cat bite According to… Continue reading Frazee: Death Threat Alleged Over Cat, Knife Pulled
Stephen MN: Woman Charged Over Unreturned $16K Loader
Stephen (trfnews.i234.me) A Stephen, Minnesota woman is facing a felony theft charge tied to an unreturned piece of heavy equipment. Jana Lee Bopp, of Stephen, has been charged in Marshall County District Court. The charge stems from the rental of a Bobcat track loader valued at about $16,000. According to court documents, the equipment was… Continue reading Stephen MN: Woman Charged Over Unreturned $16K Loader
Fertile: Felony Charge Over $14K Adult Funds
FERTILE ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A Fertile, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge tied to the alleged misuse of a vulnerable adult’s money. Lee R. Carlton of Fertile has been charged with felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The charge is based on a criminal complaint filed in a Minnesota court. What court… Continue reading Fertile: Felony Charge Over $14K Adult Funds
Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Pennington County prosecutors filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde. Court records say the case stems from Snapchat messages sent on November 30, 2025. The alleged target is a Thief River Falls teen. A second teen also gave a statement, according to the complaint. What the complaint alleges… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
St. Paul: Menards Pays $4.25M Over 11% Rebate
St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Menards will pay $4.25 million to 10 states to resolve consumer claims. The multistate settlement targets how Menards advertised its well-known “11% Rebate Program.” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Minnesota will receive about $632,000 from the deal. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wisconsin’s share totals $750,000. What states say… Continue reading St. Paul: Menards Pays $4.25M Over 11% Rebate
Brainerd: Old National Sues Bell Bank Over Staff
BRAINERD-BAXTER, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Old National Bank has filed a federal lawsuit against Bell Bank and eight former employees. The lawsuit was filed Monday, Dec. 15, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Old National says Bell Bank helped plan a coordinated exit from its Brainerd and Baxter branches. Old… Continue reading Brainerd: Old National Sues Bell Bank Over Staff
Fargo: Bar Owner Criticized Over Disability Slur
FARGO, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo business owner is facing criticism after resharing social media posts that included a disability slur. The posts were reshared by Chad Klimek, who is identified as the owner of Southtown Pourhouse. The posts targeted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They included the disability slur often called the “R-word.” TRF… Continue reading Fargo: Bar Owner Criticized Over Disability Slur