OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A pickup truck broke through the ice on Lake Lida near a pressure ridge close to the Icehole Bar. Tri-State Diving met the owner on January 8 to recover the vehicle using specialized equipment. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises individuals to check ice thickness and avoid… Continue reading Vehicle Submerged in Lake Lida Prompts Ice Safety Advisory
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Fargo Hotel Pool Incident Raises Chlorine Safety Concerns
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A family from Moorhead reported skin rashes after swimming at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 4711 19th Avenue South in Fargo. The mother, Lori Braun, noted that her three sons developed itchy rashes on their upper thighs shortly after using the hotel’s pool. Braun, who has experience working in hotel… Continue reading Fargo Hotel Pool Incident Raises Chlorine Safety Concerns
Toddler’s Methamphetamine Exposure in Hotel Room Raises Safety Concerns
WARROAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In December, the Bengtson family of Warroad, Minnesota, marked their son Blake’s third birthday, an event that was nearly overshadowed by a critical incident the previous year. During a visit to the boys’ state hockey tournament in St. Paul, Blake experienced a seizure lasting over three hours. Medical examinations revealed the… Continue reading Toddler’s Methamphetamine Exposure in Hotel Room Raises Safety Concerns
Grand Forks Apartment Building Catches Fire on Tuesday Evening; Resident Concerned for Dogs’ Safety
Tuesday Evening Grand Forks Apartment Building Fire, Resident Worried About Dogs GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in a Grand Forks apartment building on this Tuesday evening.
Scott James Krick Charged in Firearm Safety Case
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Scott James Krick, born on June 29, 1969, faces charges related to a firearm incident on December 5, 2024. Authorities allege that he discharged a dangerous weapon in a manner that endangered public safety. This action falls under the statutory provision 609.66.1a(a)(2), which addresses the discharge of firearms in a reckless… Continue reading Scott James Krick Charged in Firearm Safety Case
Cole Irene Buchanan Charged with 3rd Degree Drug Possession, Public Safety Violation
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 23, 2024, Cole Irene Buchanan was arrested and charged with third-degree drug possession. The charges specify possession of Schedule 1 or 2 narcotics, including LSD, MDA, or MDMA, within a school, park, or public housing zone. This incident falls under the legal statute {152.023.2(a)(4)}. Further details regarding the arrest… Continue reading Cole Irene Buchanan Charged with 3rd Degree Drug Possession, Public Safety Violation
High-Risk Sex Offender Registered in Grand Forks: Public Safety Measures
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Shawn Michael Johnston, 32, is currently registered as homeless within the city of Grand Forks. According to a press release issued by the Grand Forks Police Department on October 18, Johnston has been assigned a high-risk level by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee. Johnston’s two convictions for… Continue reading High-Risk Sex Offender Registered in Grand Forks: Public Safety Measures
Zero Deaths Conference in Minnesota: Striving for Safety and Progress
ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Toward Zero Deaths conference in St. Cloud is studying traffic safety.
Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety
WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A student at Cheney Middle School was arrested after making two threats against the school on social media, according to Principal Amber Rudolph. The student admitted to posting the threats on both Friday and Sunday and has since been charged with terrorizing. Although the student reportedly did not have the means… Continue reading Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety
Child Safety Incident: Alleged Sexual Assault of Boy in Warroad Public Restroom
CHILD SAFETY: Boy Allegedly Sexually Assaulted In Warroad Public Restroom WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It’s a story out of Warroad, Minnesota that will leaving you thinking twice about ever letting a child enter a public restroom alone.
Watercraft Safety Reminder After Family Rescued from Capsized Boat in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is stressing the importance of wearing life jackets after two adults and two children were rescued from a capsized boat on Bird Lake in Osakis Township. The incident occurred on Saturday when the group of hunters struggled to stay afloat after their waders filled with… Continue reading Watercraft Safety Reminder After Family Rescued from Capsized Boat in Douglas County
BREAKING NEWS: Truck Overturns in Northern Valley; Family Member Confirms Driver’s Safety
BREAKING NEWS: Truck Rollover In Northern Valley * Family Member Says Driver Is OK 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.
End Of Watch 2024-09-29 07:47:04 – Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez, Texas Department of Public Safety
Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle west of Odessa on September 17, 2024. He and a deputy with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office had responded to the crash on Route 302 and Marian Drive. Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez was standing outside of the deputy’s vehicle speaking… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-29 07:47:04 – Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez, Texas Department of Public Safety
Glencoe Man Arrested for Revving Engine and Child Safety Violation in Thief River Falls
A Glencoe area man was arrested in Thief River Falls on Sunday after a noise complaint led to police discovering multiple violations. Cole Howard Knochenmus was taken into custody after a caller reported that he had been sitting in his white and black Suburban for over an hour, continuously revving the engine at Countryside Trailer… Continue reading Glencoe Man Arrested for Revving Engine and Child Safety Violation in Thief River Falls
Duluth Proposes New Public Safety Ordinances to Curb Common Offenses
DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The City of Duluth, Minnesota, is considering a new series of public safety ordinances aimed at addressing the most frequent complaints from residents. The proposed regulations target behaviors such as public smoking, camping on public property, vandalism, and obstructing sidewalks and streets. One significant change allows police to charge offenders with… Continue reading Duluth Proposes New Public Safety Ordinances to Curb Common Offenses
Operation Dry Water: Boating Safety for the 4th of July
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Extra patrols on Minnesota lakes over the 4th for boaters, who are drining and driving.
Safety of Drinking Water in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Meetings this week regarding Minnesota drinking water safety.
End Of Watch 2024-06-03 16:29:16 – Agent Davis Geovanni Martinez, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Davis Geovanni Martinez Agent Davis Martinez was murdered while conducting a home visit on a convicted sex offender in the 2800 block of Terrace Drive in Chevy Chase. Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department went to check on Agent Martinez after he failed to return to his office. The officers discovered his body at… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-03 16:29:16 – Agent Davis Geovanni Martinez, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Updated Regulations for Gun Safety in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) New Minnesota gun safety legislation.
More Gun Safety Legislation Discussed at the Minnesota Legislature Today
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Proposed gun safety legislation will be discussed at the Minnesota State Legislature today.
Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eleven months following the tragic death of Steven Opdahl outside DigiKey, chilling details emerge from an omnibus hearing shedding light on the alleged perpetrator’s mindset. Assistant Special Agent Testifies: Ricky Wuori Jr., of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, recounted his initial interview with Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera. Wuori described Benitez-Estremera’s… Continue reading Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety