Oglala Sioux tribal leaders say 4 members detained by ICE, 3 still missing

Four members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe were detained by ICE. One member has been released but three are still missing, according to tribal leaders. Chase Iron Eyes, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, emphasized unity and the challenges faced, stating, “We’re in this together. And the fact that we’re dealing with deliberate instigations… Continue reading Oglala Sioux tribal leaders say 4 members detained by ICE, 3 still missing

Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say

Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported assault at a Subway restaurant in Thief River Falls. The call was reported at 8:19 p.m. on Jan. 3, according to a citation. Michael Caden Lansford, 23, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, has been cited for fifth-degree assault. Police say he punched an employee during a… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say

Mankato: DHS Agents Operating in City, Police Say

Mankato: DHS Agents Operating in City, Police Say

Mankato (trfnews.i234.me) – Agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are operating in Mankato, according to a statement from Mankato Public Safety. Mankato Public Safety said it has been notified that DHS agents are working in the city. The city said the agents presented valid law enforcement credentials. Local Police Not Taking Part Mankato… Continue reading Mankato: DHS Agents Operating in City, Police Say

Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say

Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say

Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal investigators say suspected fraud in Minnesota Medicaid services could be massive. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Thursday the total could reach $9 billion or more. He spoke during a news conference in Minneapolis. Thompson pointed to 14 Medicaid services flagged as “high risk.” He said those programs totaled… Continue reading Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say

Fargo: Phone Ban Showing Gains, Schools Say

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — North Dakota’s new school phone ban is getting early praise in the Fargo area. The state law requires a “bell-to-bell” rule in K-12 public schools. That means devices must be put away and not used during the school day. What the state law requires Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1160 in… Continue reading Fargo: Phone Ban Showing Gains, Schools Say

Fargo: SWAT Arrest After Domestic Call, Police Say

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A 28-year-old Fargo man was arrested early Saturday after police say he refused to leave a home during a domestic violence investigation. Police said officers were called to the 2700 block of 10th Avenue North at about 1:20 a.m. Officers were responding to a reported domestic incident, police said. Police say probable… Continue reading Fargo: SWAT Arrest After Domestic Call, Police Say