NORTH DAKOTA — A Spirit Lake man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday, February 6, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a man over a $40 dispute. Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., 22, admitted to stabbing the victim in November 2023 in Fort Totten, North Dakota. The case… Continue reading Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
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Spirit Lake Tribe Offers $20,000 Rewards for Information on Missing Individuals
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Spirit Lake Tribe has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of two individuals who have been missing for nearly a year. Jemini Posey was last seen on January 7, 2024, and Isaac Hunt on March 8, 2024. Tribal Chairwoman Lonna Jackson-Street confirmed the reward is… Continue reading Spirit Lake Tribe Offers $20,000 Rewards for Information on Missing Individuals
Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old woman from Tokio, North Dakota, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after a fatal car crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Tierra Lynn Scott was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 16, following her initial appearance in federal court where she faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and… Continue reading Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old St. Michael man, Collin Delorme, has pleaded guilty to child abuse in the tragic death of a one-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Delorme’s co-defendant called 911 to report the child was unresponsive. The child was rushed to a hospital in Devils Lake… Continue reading St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
Shocking Discovery: Unattended Toddler Found on Isolated Road at Spirit Lake Nation
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A deeply unsettling incident unfolded Sunday night on the Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota when a passerby discovered a young child, estimated to be around two years old, alone on a remote gravel road near Fort Totten. The witness, who was driving through the area around 9:00 PM,… Continue reading Shocking Discovery: Unattended Toddler Found on Isolated Road at Spirit Lake Nation
Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life
SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Late Saturday night, a tragic incident occurred on the Spirit Lake Nation, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The fatal crash happened around 11:00 p.m. in the Rolling Hills neighborhood, located about six miles southeast of Fort Totten. According to reports, a male pedestrian was struck and killed by… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life
Grand Cities Celebration Brings Fun and Community Spirit to Downtown Square
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Cities Celebration is currently underway at the Downtown Square in Grand Forks and will continue until 8 PM this Tuesday evening. The event, which started at 5:30 PM, offers a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Highlights include live music by the Downtown Horns, food trucks,… Continue reading Grand Cities Celebration Brings Fun and Community Spirit to Downtown Square
🚨 Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kolby Jae McKay, a Fort Totten resident, is facing a second-degree murder charge following an incident that led to an April lockdown on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Authorities announced a search for McKay on April 4, and he surrendered by April 8, according to a statement from the Spirit Lake… Continue reading 🚨 Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown