Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man convicted of large-scale methamphetamine trafficking will serve a lengthy prison sentence, but not more than he already faces in a neighboring state. Robert Barrett Yahnke, 61, was sentenced on May 22 in Minnesota to 115 months in prison—nearly 10 years—after pleading guilty to two felonies: first-degree sale… Continue reading POLK COUNTY: Grand Forks Meth Dealer Sentenced for Major Drug Sales Across State Lines – trfnews.i234.me
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Roseau County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Major Drug Bust: Woman Arrested for 1st Degree Cocaine or Meth Sales!
Roseau County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Breaking news out of Roseau County, Minnesota, where 51-year-old Kristina M. Deedrick has been arrested on serious drug charges. According to authorities, Deedrick was booked on May 5, 2025, by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office. She faces a felony charge of Drugs – 1st Degree – Sale – 17 Grams… Continue reading Roseau County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Major Drug Bust: Woman Arrested for 1st Degree Cocaine or Meth Sales!
Becker County Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Meth and Fentanyl Sales
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Lonnie Ray Burrow Jr., 38, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison at St. Cloud for felony second-degree drug sale. On January 31, 2024, a confidential informant working with the West Central Drug Task Force arranged to purchase methamphetamine and fentanyl from Burrow at his residence… Continue reading Becker County Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Meth and Fentanyl Sales
Minnesota Push For Year Round Ethanol Sales – trfnews.i234.me
Minnesota Push For Year Round Ethanol Sales ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A legislative push for year round ethanol sales in Minnesota. congresswoman Angie Craig continues to push for permanent year- round sales of E15 nationwide the Minnesota Democrat is urging the Trump administration to give drivers in every state access to 15% ethanol in the… Continue reading Minnesota Push For Year Round Ethanol Sales – trfnews.i234.me
Clearwater County: Miranda Jones Arrested on Drug Sales, Three DWIs, No License, No Insurance & High-Speed Driving!
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking arrest on April 8, 2025, 30-year-old Miranda Jones was taken into custody and faces a staggering list of charges, including multiple DWIs, drug distribution, driving after revocation, and speeding. The arrest paints a picture of a dangerous mix of recklessness and criminal behavior behind the wheel. Charges Against… Continue reading Clearwater County: Miranda Jones Arrested on Drug Sales, Three DWIs, No License, No Insurance & High-Speed Driving!
MAJOR DRUG BUST: Sonja Robin Plantz Arrested for High-Volume Meth, Cocaine Sales in 90 Days
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 8, 2025, Sonja Robin Plantz, born May 19, 1982, was taken into custody for first-degree felony drug sale under Minnesota Statute 152.021.1(1). Plantz is accused of selling more than 10 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin within a 90-day window, a threshold that constitutes first-degree drug trafficking in Minnesota.… Continue reading MAJOR DRUG BUST: Sonja Robin Plantz Arrested for High-Volume Meth, Cocaine Sales in 90 Days
POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, of West Fargo, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale. A second felony charge of third-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court documents,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
Minnesota’s Controversial Move to Ban Pet Store Sales of Cats and Dogs
Anoka County (trfnews.i234.me)— Minnesota is at the center of a heated debate as lawmakers consider House File 2627 (HF2627), a bill that aims to prohibit pet stores from selling cats and dogs. This proposed legislation, introduced by Representative Matt Norris (DFL-Blaine), seeks to address concerns about animal welfare and consumer transparency. The bill would allow… Continue reading Minnesota’s Controversial Move to Ban Pet Store Sales of Cats and Dogs
MN Considers Banning Sales Of Dogs & Cats At Pet Stores
MN Considers Banning Sales Of Dogs & Cats At Pet Stores ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota legislators are considering a ban on the sales of dogs and cats at pet stores. a Minnesota House Bill looks to ban the sale of cats and dogs at pet stores dfl sale of cats and dogs at pet… Continue reading MN Considers Banning Sales Of Dogs & Cats At Pet Stores
Clay County — Man Busted for 1st Degree Narcotics Sales in Major Drug Sting
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A significant arrest has been made in Clay County. Adam James Paulus, age 51, was booked on March 28, 2025, at 7:12 p.m. by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on a serious charge of 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sales – Narcotic. This high-level felony charge indicates Paulus is accused of distributing… Continue reading Clay County — Man Busted for 1st Degree Narcotics Sales in Major Drug Sting
CLAY COUNTY ARREST: Man Busted for Meth & Marijuana Sales in Broad Daylight!
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a shocking daylight bust, Kenneth James Eagleman, 38, was arrested in Clay County on March 26, 2025, at 11:28 AM by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The charges? Nothing short of serious—2nd-degree possession of cocaine or meth and 5th-degree sale of marijuana. Authorities say the arrest was part of a larger surveillance… Continue reading CLAY COUNTY ARREST: Man Busted for Meth & Marijuana Sales in Broad Daylight!
Clay County — Woman Arrested for 5th Degree Drug Sales of Controlled Substances
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 44-year-old woman, Susan Kathleen Rommesmo, has been booked by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office following a March 27, 2025 arrest. She now faces serious legal trouble after being charged with 5th Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Schedule IV. Schedule IV drugs include commonly prescribed medications such as Xanax, Valium, and… Continue reading Clay County — Woman Arrested for 5th Degree Drug Sales of Controlled Substances
Becker County: Trisha Christine Mayoue Arrested for Major Drug Sales and DWI in School Zone Bust
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Trisha Christine Mayoue, age 40, has been arrested and booked into the Becker County Jail on a series of serious drug trafficking and DWI charges. According to court records, Mayoue was booked on March 17, 2025. Mayoue is facing five charges, including a felony second-degree drug sale under statute 152.022.1(6)(ii) for… Continue reading Becker County: Trisha Christine Mayoue Arrested for Major Drug Sales and DWI in School Zone Bust
Beltrami County: Amber Cloud Arrested on Felony Drug Sales Charge – No Bail Set
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Amber Cloud has been arrested and is currently being held at the Beltrami County Jail without bail. According to official records, Cloud was taken into custody on March 18, 2025, on a serious felony drug-related offense. Court documents reveal that Cloud is facing a felony charge for the third-degree sale of… Continue reading Beltrami County: Amber Cloud Arrested on Felony Drug Sales Charge – No Bail Set
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 🚨 Another major drug case unfolds in Minnesota!Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison after being caught selling methamphetamine in Pennington County. 📌 Key Details: Bergeron was convicted of felony first-degree controlled substance sales She cannot own or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives She was ordered… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Michael Michalek Arrested in Clearwater County for Drug Sales & Firearm Possession
CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN – Michael Michalek, 53, was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on February 24, 2025, on serious charges related to drug sales and firearm possession. According to official records, Michalek has been charged with: Possession of Ammunition or Firearm – Convicted Drug Offender (Case 624.713.1(4), Felony) Felon Ineligible to Receive, Ship, or… Continue reading Michael Michalek Arrested in Clearwater County for Drug Sales & Firearm Possession
Jessica Friebohle Arrested in Clearwater County for DWI, Drug Sales, and Firearm Possession
CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN – Jessica Friebohle, 36, was arrested and booked into the Clearwater County Jail on February 24, 2025, facing a series of serious charges, including DWI, drug sales, firearm possession, and motor vehicle violations. According to official records, Friebohle has been charged with: Third-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) – 1 Aggravating Factor (Case… Continue reading Jessica Friebohle Arrested in Clearwater County for DWI, Drug Sales, and Firearm Possession
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Warren (trfnews.i234.me)— A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance in Pennington County. Authorities say Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, sold approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine to an informant on two separate occasions. She was sentenced on March 3 to 48 months… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
New Laws Governing Minnesota Ticket Sales
New Laws Governing Minnesota Ticket Sales ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The new Taylor Swift bill goes into effect on January 1st. It governs the sale of sports and concert … in just a few days the state of Minnesota will usher in new laws to protect you the consumer one of them is to protect… Continue reading New Laws Governing Minnesota Ticket Sales
St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, Ethan Alexander Johnson, 26, of St. Hilaire, appeared in court facing charges of felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance and gross misdemeanor drug possession. The felony charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years; however, Minnesota state sentencing guidelines suggest a range of 21 to… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses Following Methamphetamine Sales
Man Charged with Drug Sales in Felony Case
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Elliot Benjamin Longie, born on March 29, 1988, is facing felony charges for second-degree drug sales. Authorities allege that Longie sold 10 grams or more of a narcotic substance, not including cocaine, within a 90-day period. The charge falls under statute {152.022.1(2)}, with the incident reportedly occurring on September 19, 2024.… Continue reading Man Charged with Drug Sales in Felony Case
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks woman, Tracy Ann Hangsleben, 49, made her initial court appearance on Thursday, Nov. 7, facing four felony drug charges. These include first-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit first-degree sale, which carry potential maximum sentences of 30 years. Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines recommend 56 to 150… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Alleged Fentanyl Sales
Sonja Robin Plantz Faces 30-Year Sentence for Methamphetamine Sales and DUI
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Sonja Robin Plantz, a 42-year-old woman from Minnesota, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine over 90 days. She also admitted to misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in… Continue reading Sonja Robin Plantz Faces 30-Year Sentence for Methamphetamine Sales and DUI
Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN. — A Fosston woman, Michelle Jean Laird, was sentenced to 107 months in prison on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for selling approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine to a Pennington County informant. Laird, 52, originally scheduled for an initial court appearance, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance. This is Laird’s… Continue reading Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man, Stephen Todd Pederson, 58, is facing serious drug charges after pleading not guilty to second-degree methamphetamine sales during his Thursday, Sept. 5 court appearance. Pederson, who was on pretrial release for previous criminal cases, is accused of failing to attend a required urine test on… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
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
Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
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
Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolle Renee Berg, a 41-year-old resident of Fertile, Minnesota, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree sale of a controlled substance. This plea deal led to the dismissal of four additional charges, including first-degree sale of a controlled substance, two counts… Continue reading Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
One-Year Anniversary of Marijuana Sales at NativeCare in Red Lake, MN
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Red Lake Nation’s NativeCare cannabis dispensary is celebrating its first anniversary this week. It was the first recreational cannabis retailer in Minnesota, opening its doors on August 1, 2023. This milestone marks a significant moment for the state, as Red Lake tribal leaders were the first to launch a dispensary… Continue reading One-Year Anniversary of Marijuana Sales at NativeCare in Red Lake, MN
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom twist, Thief River Falls resident Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, has pleaded guilty to third-degree controlled substance sales, shocking the local community. The plea comes after Dybedahl was implicated in a nefarious drug deal involving methamphetamine, as revealed by a probable cause statement filed in the case.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miranda Marie Slebodnik, 32, faced a pivotal moment in her legal battle as she pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including controlled substance sales, during a court appearance on Friday morning, April 12, in Polk County. Slebodnik, appearing remotely from the Pennington County Jail, entered guilty pleas in three separate cases,… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses
Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael John Slusar, a 45-year-old resident of Warren, Minnesota, admitted his guilt in court on Thursday, April 4, to charges of third-degree narcotics sales and gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. The severity of the drug sales charge carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years,… Continue reading Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired