High Tech Theft Strikes the Region in Latest News!

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more information regarding a theft-fraud story we’ve been following since last Friday. Three suspects now charged in high tech theft cases.

Minnesota Deputy Fatally Strikes Pedestrian with Patrol Vehicle

Minnesota Deputy Strikes & Kills Pedestrian With Patrol Vehicle SAINT MICHAEL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating an accident where a Wright County Deputy enroute to a medical emergency struck and killed a pedestrian.

Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

Travis Dean Bell

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A devastating crash in Grand Forks, North Dakota has left a community reeling. Travis Dean Bell, 43, was charged with Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into another vehicle. The tragic incident occurred on June 3… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

Tragedy Strikes Safe Haven: Two Infants Lost, Legal Challenges Loom for Two Women

SAFE HAVEN FAIL: 2 Babies Dead, 2 Women Facing Possible Severe Consequences GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) In the past 3 weeks, two babies in our region have died and 2 women are facing possible, severe consequences. Safe Haven laws designed to protect those babies were never used.

URGENT UPDATE: Monday Morning Blaze Strikes Beltrami County, MN

BREAKING NEWS: Early Monday Morning Fire In Beltrami County, MN HINES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of an early Monday morning trailer home fire north of Hines, Minnesota.

Rampant Violence Strikes North-Central Minnesota on Thursday Evening

Violent Thursday Evening In North-Central Minnesota BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a couple of violent incidents to start off this Thursday evening in North-Central Minnesota.

Significant Storm Damage Strikes Golden Lake, North Dakota

Major Storm Damage At Golden Lake, North Dakota GOLDEN LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A look at some major storm damage around Golden Lake, North Dakota after thunderstorms rolled through the region Wednesday night.

URGENT UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian at 9 AM on Sunday in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle At 9 AM Sunday In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding our story of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Grand Forks Sunday morning.

Accused Bold Potato Chip Thief Strikes in Grand Forks

Alleged, Brazen, Potato Chip Bandit In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly stealing a bag of potato chips from a vehicle inside a Grand Forks homeowners garage.

Urgent Update: Train Strikes Pedestrian in Downtown Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Pedestrian Hit By Train In Downtown Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A pedestrian survived getting hit by a train in downtown Grand Forks early Thursday morning. He apparently got himself to a bar with an arm amputation and called for help.

Tragedy Strikes Hibbing: Campfire Explosion Kills 53-Year-Old Man, Injures Seven Others

Tragedy Strikes Hibbing: Campfire Explosion Kills 53-Year-Old Man, Injures Seven Others

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A holiday weekend celebration turned tragic when a campfire explosion near Hibbing, Minnesota, claimed the life of 53-year-old Marvin Theisen and left several others injured. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Friday in the 12000 block of Jaranson Road in French Township, approximately 20 miles north of Hibbing.… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Hibbing: Campfire Explosion Kills 53-Year-Old Man, Injures Seven Others

Tire Slashing Spree Strikes Bemidji: Vandalism Hits Ridgeway Court

Tire Slashing Spree Strikes Bemidji: Vandalism Hits Ridgeway Court

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A wave of vandalism has hit Bemidji, with multiple vehicles targeted in a tire-slashing spree. Reports indicate that over half a dozen cars had their tires slashed in the Ridgeway Court area on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Photos from the scene show vehicles being towed away for repairs. Authorities… Continue reading Tire Slashing Spree Strikes Bemidji: Vandalism Hits Ridgeway Court

Tragedy Strikes at Kitchi Lake: 30-Year-Old Man Dies After Diving into Shallow Water

Tragedy Strikes at Kitchi Lake: 30-Year-Old Man Dies After Diving into Shallow Water

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, August 20th, at Kitchi Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, when a 30-year-old man lost his life after diving into shallow water. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report that the man was unresponsive after jumping from a dock into the lake. Despite… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes at Kitchi Lake: 30-Year-Old Man Dies After Diving into Shallow Water

Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life

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

U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults

ST. LOUIS (trfnews.i234.me) – In a landmark decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous ruling in favor of Minnesota gun owners and Second Amendment advocates. The court ruled that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry for individuals under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, marking a significant… Continue reading U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults

Tragedy Strikes in Bagley: Child Found Unresponsive in Pool

Tragedy Strikes in Bagley: Child Found Unresponsive in Pool

BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Emergency responders were dispatched to rural Bagley, Minnesota, late Sunday afternoon following reports of a child drowning. According to emergency radio traffic at around 5:00 p.m., a child was found unresponsive in a pool. CPR was initiated as the child was being transported to Bagley. More details will be provided as… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes in Bagley: Child Found Unresponsive in Pool

Tragedy Strikes: Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Dies in Car Crash at 24

Khyree Jackson

Khyree Jackson, a promising rookie cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings, tragically passed away at the age of 24 following a devastating car accident in his home state of Maryland. The accident occurred early Saturday morning and claimed the lives of Jackson and two of his former high school teammates. According to police reports, the fatal… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes: Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Dies in Car Crash at 24

Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

(ATF photo) WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns. The decision marks a significant ruling on a device used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The high court, in a 6-3… Continue reading Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

Intersection Collision: Merrit Olson’s GMC Sierra Strikes Amanda McPherson’s Ford Fusion

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – At 5:42 p.m., authorities were alerted to a collision at the junction of Horace Avenue and First Street. Merrit Olson, a resident of Thief River Falls, was behind the wheel of his 2012 GMC Sierra, heading south on Horace Avenue. Initial reports suggest that Olson came to a halt… Continue reading Intersection Collision: Merrit Olson’s GMC Sierra Strikes Amanda McPherson’s Ford Fusion