Menards collecting pet supplies for Circle of Friends Animal Shelter – Obituary

GRAND FORKS – The Menards home improvement store is collecting pet supplies for the Circle of Friends Animal Shelter through May 31. At the store, customers may purchase items they wish to donate and then place them in large collection boxes located near the check-out registers inside the exit doors at Menards, 3550 32nd Ave.… Continue reading Menards collecting pet supplies for Circle of Friends Animal Shelter – Obituary

Grand Forks Police Lift Shelter In Place After Unsuccessful Search for Suspect

UPDATE: Grand Forks Police Lift Shelter In Place, Suspect Not Found GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police have lifted a “Shelter in Place” alert for a Grand Forks neighborhood. The main suspect they were trying to locate wasn’t found.

GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Threatens to Stab Over $20 at Mission Shelter!

Man Threatens to Stab Over $20 at Mission Shelter!

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking incident unfolded on March 12th at 3:35 p.m. at the Grand Forks Mission shelter when police responded to a report of a weapons violation. According to court documents, Myron M. Demery of Dunseith allegedly got into a heated argument with another man who owed him $20. Things escalated… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Man Threatens to Stab Over $20 at Mission Shelter!

Wall Collapse at Bemidji Homeless Shelter – No Injuries Reported

Wall Collapse at Bemidji Homeless Shelter – No Injuries Reported

BEMIDJI, MN – A homeless shelter in Bemidji, located at 206 Minota Avenue Northwest, suffered a partial wall collapse overnight on March 14, 2025. According to reports, the plaster wall coating on the exterior of the building unexpectedly gave way, crashing onto nearby parked cars. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The building, formerly Dewy Furniture,… Continue reading Wall Collapse at Bemidji Homeless Shelter – No Injuries Reported

🚨 Brutal Assault at Fargo Homeless Shelter: Man Charged with Felony in Cass County 🚨

Isiah L. Jeanotte

FARGO, ND – A violent altercation at a downtown homeless shelter in Fargo has led to serious felony charges against a local man. According to court documents, Isiah L. Jeanotte has been charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a man at the Downtown Engagement Center on February 10. Fargo police officers were dispatched… Continue reading 🚨 Brutal Assault at Fargo Homeless Shelter: Man Charged with Felony in Cass County 🚨

Crookston Officer Nick Fladland Cleared in Care and Share Shelter Shooting

Christopher Ray Junkin

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Crookston Police Department officers responded to a reported altercation at the Care and Share Shelter, located at 220 East 3rd Street in Crookston, Polk County. Upon arrival, officers encountered 44-year-old Christopher Ray Junkin, who was reportedly damaging property and not complying with verbal… Continue reading Crookston Officer Nick Fladland Cleared in Care and Share Shelter Shooting

Grand Forks Shelter Stabbing Suspect Ordered to Undergo Mental Evaluation

Grand Forks Shelter Stabbing Suspect Ordered to Undergo Mental Evaluation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In November 2024, a 44-year-old man named Moses G. Ayom was arrested following an incident at the Northlands Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Ayom is accused of stabbing a 37-year-old man, identified as Travis Vigen, multiple times with a pocket knife. The attack was reportedly… Continue reading Grand Forks Shelter Stabbing Suspect Ordered to Undergo Mental Evaluation

Suspect in Custody After Gun Threat Prompts “Shelter in Place” in North Fargo on Sunday Morning

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An early Sunday morning gun threat sparked a “Shelter in Place” warning in Fargo between 7 and 8 a.m.. The suspect is now in custody.

UPDATE: Suspect in Custody After Gun Threat Prompts “Shelter In Place” Order in North Fargo from 7-8 AM on Sunday

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An early Sunday morning gun threat sparked a “Shelter in Place” warning in Fargo between 7 and 8 a.m.. The suspect is now in custody.

Stabbing at Homeless Shelter in Grand Forks: Man Faces Multiple Charges

Moses Ayom

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A man is facing several charges after a stabbing at a homeless shelter in Grand Forks. According to the police report, an argument led to the victim being stabbed on the 5th floor of Northlands Rescue Mission just before 7:45 Friday morning. The victim was taken to Altru Hospital with… Continue reading Stabbing at Homeless Shelter in Grand Forks: Man Faces Multiple Charges

UPDATED: Significant Financial Issues Prompt Major Changes at Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks

UPDATE: Major Financial Problems Behind Shake Up At Circle of Friends Animal Shelter In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A look at the partial financial statement of Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks shows the major problem behind the board of directors decision to close its animal adoption center and eliminate its… Continue reading UPDATED: Significant Financial Issues Prompt Major Changes at Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks

Devils Lake Preschool Organizes Fundraiser to Support Animal Shelter

Devils Lake Preschool Raises Money For Animal Shelter DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Discovery Preschool in Devils Lake had a successful Friday afternoon. Their lemonade stand raised $550 for the local animal shelter.

UPDATE: Major Fire in Wadena, Minnesota Under Control as Shelter Indoors Request Lifted

UPDATE: Multiple Crews Battling Major Fire In Wadena, Minnesota, Shelter Indoors Request Lifted WADENA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Multiple fire crews are battling a major fire at Minnesota Valley Irrigation in Wadena. And a shelter indoors request for Wadena residents has been lifted.

BREAKING NEWS: “Shelter In Place” Order Declared for Grand Forks Neighborhood

BREAKING NEWS: “Shelter In Place” Issued For Grand Forks Neighborhood GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A “Shelter in Place” alert has been issued for Grand Forks residents along North 39th Street.

Devils Lake Woman Faces Felony Charges for Terrorizing at Fargo Homeless Shelter

Devils Lake Woman Faces Felony Charges for Terrorizing at Fargo Homeless Shelter

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Devils Lake woman is facing serious legal trouble after an incident at a Fargo homeless shelter led to her being charged with felony terrorizing. Tammy L. Jones, a resident of Devils Lake, was charged following an altercation at the Downtown Engagement Center in Fargo. According to court documents, the incident… Continue reading Devils Lake Woman Faces Felony Charges for Terrorizing at Fargo Homeless Shelter

Crookston Shelter to Reopen Amid Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

Christopher Ray Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update on the aftermath of a deadly police shooting at the Crookston, Minnesota homeless shelter on June 30th. The shelter, closed since the incident, will reopen on July 18th following extensive cleanup and renovations. Residents have been temporarily relocated to other facilities funded by community support. Christopher Junkin,… Continue reading Crookston Shelter to Reopen Amid Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

📹 Shocking Bodycam Footage Released of Deadly Police Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Christopher Ray Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston Police have released the bodycam video of a tragic incident at the Care & Share homeless shelter on June 30. The footage shows Officer Nick Fladland responding to a reported fight and ultimately shooting and killing Chris Junkin. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is currently reviewing the incident… Continue reading 📹 Shocking Bodycam Footage Released of Deadly Police Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Body Cam Footage Released: Deadly Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Crookston Police have released body cam video of a deadly shooting that took place at the Care and Share homeless shelter on June 30, 2024. The footage captures the intense encounter between police and Christopher Junkin, the man fatally shot by Crookston Police Officer Nick Fladland. The video begins with Officer… Continue reading Body Cam Footage Released: Deadly Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Minnesota BCA Updates on Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Christopher Ray Junkin

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released new details regarding the fatal shooting of a man by Crookston police at the Care and Share Center on June 30th. According to the BCA, 44-year-old Christopher Ryan Junkin died of multiple gunshot wounds as confirmed by forensic pathology from the University… Continue reading Minnesota BCA Updates on Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter

Brewing Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting at Crookston Shelter: Officer’s Second Deadly Incident This Year

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit is brewing over the shooting death of a man at a Crookston, Minnesota homeless shelter on June 30th. It’s the second man shot and killed by the same Crookston Police Officer this year. Authorities have identified the man shot and killed by police at a northern Minnesota homeless shelter… Continue reading Brewing Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting at Crookston Shelter: Officer’s Second Deadly Incident This Year

Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – For the second time in six weeks, a Crookston police officer has fatally shot a man. On Sunday night, June 30, officers responded to a fight at the Care and Share homeless shelter around 11:45 p.m. Shortly after, distress calls and gunshots were reported from the second floor. Chief Darin Selzler… Continue reading Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Late on Sunday night, June 30, a tragic incident unfolded at the Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston, Minnesota. Responding to a reported fight, officers from the Crookston Police Department encountered a combative man inside the shelter who refused to comply with verbal commands. After deploying less-lethal measures, details unspecified,… Continue reading Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

Intense Manhunt in Dalton, Minnesota Leads to Arrest of Carjacking Suspect

Eliezer Rodriguez

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – New details have emerged about the arrest of 31-year-old Eliezer Rodriguez, whose actions triggered a shelter-in-place order during an extensive search in Dalton, Minnesota, Otter Tail County, on Saturday. Rodriguez, a resident of Hutchinson, Minnesota, was apprehended on foot in a wooded area near Hansel Lake Rest Stop along I-94,… Continue reading Intense Manhunt in Dalton, Minnesota Leads to Arrest of Carjacking Suspect