Rochester Senior Citizen Defrauded in Online Scam

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a distressing turn of events, an 83-year-old woman from Rochester, Minnesota, was swindled out of $12,600 through a deceitful workers compensation benefits scheme. The scam unfolded on Facebook, where the victim was misled by someone she believed to be a close friend. This “friend” claimed to have received $10,000 from… Continue reading Rochester Senior Citizen Defrauded in Online Scam

Rochester Council Member Sues City for Alleged Discrimination

Rochester Council Member Sues City for Alleged Discrimination

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Rochester City Council member Molly Dennis has filed a lawsuit against the city, Mayor Kim Norton, and fellow council member Patrick Keane, alleging discrimination and violation of state and federal employment and human rights protections. Representing herself, Dennis claims her censure on March 6, 2023, along with subsequent actions, amounted to… Continue reading Rochester Council Member Sues City for Alleged Discrimination

Rochester Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Becker County Incident

Steven Michael Current

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Michael Current, 57, of Rochester, Minnesota, has been charged with several felonies in Becker County District Court. These include second-degree attempted burglary, criminal vehicular operation resulting in substantial bodily harm, and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. The incident began on the afternoon of January 1, 2024,… Continue reading Rochester Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Becker County Incident

Rochester Man Claims Dead Man Responsible for Moorhead Shooting

Rochester Man Claims Dead Man Responsible for Moorhead Shooting

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Abdillahi Haji-Mohamed, a 29-year-old Rochester, Minnesota man, is contesting murder charges, claiming a deceased individual was responsible for a 2021 shooting in Moorhead. In a twist to the case, Haji-Mohamed’s defense argues that Abdi Omar Abukar, now deceased, committed the murder of 32-year-old Abdi Mohamed Abdi on September 10, 2021,… Continue reading Rochester Man Claims Dead Man Responsible for Moorhead Shooting

Rochester Church Arson Case: Woman Charged with Causing Over $4 Million in Damages

ROCHESTER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Sesen Tesfay, a 22-year-old woman, faces multiple charges, including first-degree arson, first-degree damage to property, second-degree burglary of a religious building, and misdemeanor theft, for her alleged involvement in an April 2022 church fire in Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department and police responded to a fire alarm at a local church, extinguishing… Continue reading Rochester Church Arson Case: Woman Charged with Causing Over $4 Million in Damages

Minnesota’s Old State Flag: A Surprising Bestseller at Herold Flags

Minnesota's Old State Flag: A Surprising Bestseller at Herold Flags

ROCHESTER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In the heart of Rochester, Herold Flags, a store known for its extensive collection of flags, is witnessing an unexpected surge in sales. The old Minnesota state flag, a long-standing staple at the store, has suddenly become a bestseller. Lee Herold, the owner of Herold Flags, reports that the sales of the… Continue reading Minnesota’s Old State Flag: A Surprising Bestseller at Herold Flags

SB Hwy 52 at 2nd St, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-01-12 14:16:51

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24100194 Date/Time: 01/12/2024 12:14   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: SB Hwy 52 at 2nd St, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County   Description: Toyota was SB on Hwy 52 when it lost control and hit the median barrier. Rochester Fire and… Continue reading SB Hwy 52 at 2nd St, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-01-12 14:16:51

High-Speed Chase and Arrest in Becker County: Rochester Man Faces Multiple Felonies

Steven Current

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, a Rochester, Minnesota man, identified as Steven Current, 57, is now facing a series of felony charges following an attempted burglary and subsequent high-speed pursuit in Becker County. Court documents reveal that on New Year’s Day, authorities responded to a break-in at 50252 County… Continue reading High-Speed Chase and Arrest in Becker County: Rochester Man Faces Multiple Felonies

Collision on Highway 52 Results in Injuries, Rochester Police Report

ROCHESTER, Olmsted County (trfnews.i234.me) – A two-vehicle collision occurred on Thursday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 14:46 local time on Northbound Highway 52 at 37th St. The incident involved a 2006 Lexus GS driven by Fadil Abukar Jeylani, a 34-year-old resident of Rochester, MN, and a 2023 Freightliner Tractor operated by Trent Michael Meyer, a… Continue reading Collision on Highway 52 Results in Injuries, Rochester Police Report

NB Highway 52 at 37th St, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2023-12-29 21:17:49

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 23106072 Date/Time: 12/29/2023 14:46 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: NB Highway 52 at 37th St, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: The Lexus was traveling northbound on Highway 52. The semi was traveling northbound on Highway 52. The vehicles collided. Road Condition:… Continue reading NB Highway 52 at 37th St, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2023-12-29 21:17:49