Hennepin County Scandal: Richfield Middle School Staffer Arrested for Alleged Student Relationship – trfnews.i234.me

Joshua James Moton

Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A staff member at Richfield Middle School has been arrested following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. On the morning of May 13, 2025, school officials contacted the Richfield Police Department to report concerns about a potential sexual relationship between an employee and a student. Officers responded promptly and… Continue reading Hennepin County Scandal: Richfield Middle School Staffer Arrested for Alleged Student Relationship – trfnews.i234.me

SCHOOL SCANDAL: Detroit Lakes Activities Assistant Charged with Stealing Thousands from Student Funds – trfnews.i234.me

Abby Lynn Pettit

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A trusted staff member of the Detroit Lakes School District is now at the center of a criminal investigation that has rocked the local education and athletics community. Abby Lynn Pettit, 44, of Detroit Lakes, is facing multiple theft charges after being accused of embezzling over $10,000 in funds meant for school… Continue reading SCHOOL SCANDAL: Detroit Lakes Activities Assistant Charged with Stealing Thousands from Student Funds – trfnews.i234.me

Today in History: May 13, 1967 – N.D. Gov. William L. Guy replies to student queries – Obituary

Today in History revisits the May 13, 1967 edition of the Obituary and highlights a story on Governor William L. Guy addressing UND students on Governor’s Day, supporting a bill to lower the voting age to 19 and discussing Eric Sevareid’s potential Senate candidacy. UNVEILING OF a bronze bust of Gov. William L. Guy featured… Continue reading Today in History: May 13, 1967 – N.D. Gov. William L. Guy replies to student queries – Obituary

Blackduck, Beltrami County: Student Arrested After Alleged Prom Night Shooting Threat

Blackduck, Beltrami County: Student Arrested After Alleged Prom Night Shooting Threat

Blackduck, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Blackduck, Minnesota, say they may have narrowly averted a tragedy at the town’s high school prom late Saturday night. At approximately 11:00 p.m., an emergency call was made requesting Blackduck ambulance personnel to respond to Summit and Main Streets, near Blackduck High School. Officers on the scene were… Continue reading Blackduck, Beltrami County: Student Arrested After Alleged Prom Night Shooting Threat

Breaking News: Student Arrested Amid Threats at Blackduck, Minnesota Prom

BLACKDUCK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officials now tell TRF News a student was arrested for Terroristic Threats during the school prom in Blackduck, Minnesota Saturday night.

Student Removed from Marshall County Central High School After Threatening Statement

Student Removed from Marshall County Central High School After Threatening Statement

Newfolden, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Marshall County Central High School officials have responded to a reported threatening statement made by a student. Superintendent Jeffrey Lund informed parents via email that the student involved will not be attending school for an indefinite period. Due to legal requirements, the district cannot provide further details but assures there is… Continue reading Student Removed from Marshall County Central High School After Threatening Statement

Richland County Teacher Scandal: Hankinson Educator Resigns Amid Shocking Student Message Allegations

Hankinson, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me)​ – In a startling development from Richland County, Zach Nelson, a science teacher at Hankinson High School, has resigned following allegations of inappropriate messaging with a student. The Hankinson School Board accepted his resignation during a special meeting on Monday.​ Superintendent Chad Benson stated, “To avoid harming that investigation, I am unable… Continue reading Richland County Teacher Scandal: Hankinson Educator Resigns Amid Shocking Student Message Allegations

Wahpeton Teens Arrested in Fargo After Allegedly Threatening Student with Handgun

James Michael Johnson and Tyler Cassidy Ryan

Wahpeton, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Two Wahpeton teenagers, James Michael Johnson and Tyler Cassidy Ryan, both 18, were arrested in Fargo on Thursday, April 10, 2025, following allegations of threatening a student with a handgun near Wahpeton High School. According to the Wahpeton Police Department, officers responded to two separate reports around 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday,… Continue reading Wahpeton Teens Arrested in Fargo After Allegedly Threatening Student with Handgun

Pine County Student Arrested After BB Gun Incident at Hinckley-Finlayson High School

Pine County Student Arrested After BB Gun Incident at Hinckley-Finlayson High School

Hinckley, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On the morning of Thursday, April 10, 2025, Pine County Sheriff’s deputies responded swiftly to a report of a possible firearm at Hinckley-Finlayson High School in Hinckley, Minnesota. Thanks to the prompt actions of school staff adhering to safety protocols, the situation was quickly reported and contained. Upon arrival, law enforcement… Continue reading Pine County Student Arrested After BB Gun Incident at Hinckley-Finlayson High School

Shocking Incident in Washington County: Woodbury High School Student Faces Charges for Displaying Replica Firearm

Shocking Incident in Washington County: Woodbury High School Student Faces Charges for Displaying Replica Firearm

WOODBURY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — An 18-year-old student from Woodbury High School, Ber’tavion Anton Boyd, is facing serious charges after allegedly displaying a replica firearm on school grounds, leading to a significant police response and temporary lockdowns of two schools. On Monday, March 31, 2025, a fellow student reported seeing Boyd showing what appeared to be… Continue reading Shocking Incident in Washington County: Woodbury High School Student Faces Charges for Displaying Replica Firearm

Shocking Allegation in Otter Tail County: 350-Pound Teacher Accused of Standing on Student’s Back

Jason Rogers

Underwood, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A sixth-grade teacher in Otter Tail County is facing serious charges after a disturbing incident during a school lockdown drill. According to court documents, Jason Rogers, a 350-pound teacher at Underwood School, allegedly stepped on the back of a sixth-grade student with both feet for about 10 seconds during a drill… Continue reading Shocking Allegation in Otter Tail County: 350-Pound Teacher Accused of Standing on Student’s Back

Urgent Update: Student Struck by Vehicle Near School in Fergus Falls

BREAKING NEWS: Student Hit By Vehicle Near Fergus Falls School FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a student being struck by a vehicle near a Fergus Falls elementary school. *Minor injuries reported. Student is expected to be fine.

TWO MEN WANTED FOR HORRIFIC DORM ROOM SEXUAL ASSAULT IN STEARNS COUNTY

St. Cloud (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have issued nationwide arrest warrants for two men accused of brutally sexually assaulting a St. Cloud State University student in her dorm room in the early hours of November 1. 🚨 SUSPECTS ON THE RUN:🔴 Dipak Phayal, 20 – Charged with first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct and aiding and… Continue reading TWO MEN WANTED FOR HORRIFIC DORM ROOM SEXUAL ASSAULT IN STEARNS COUNTY

Student Brings Knife to Moorhead School After Social Media Threat—District Responds!

Moorhead, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A student at Horizon West Middle School in Moorhead, MN, was found with a paring knife in their locker after allegedly responding to a social media dispute with threats. According to a letter from the school district, officials were alerted to the situation on Tuesday and immediately investigated. Staff secured the small… Continue reading Student Brings Knife to Moorhead School After Social Media Threat—District Responds!

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Aggravated Assault at Northland Student Housing

Aaron Garnell Wilson

📍 Thief River Falls, Pennington County, MN – A Thief River Falls man was arrested and charged after an alleged aggravated assault involving violent threats and weapons at Northland Student Housing. Incident Details: 📅 Date: February 2, 2025 🕦 Time: 11:35 p.m. 📍 Location: Northland Student Housing, 2003 Longren Ave, Apt. #203 🚔 Suspect: Aaron… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Aggravated Assault at Northland Student Housing

Minnesota School Bus Driver Charged with Raping Juvenile Student in CASS COUNTY

Chris Joel Stoppelman

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In CASS COUNTY, Minnesota, school bus driver Chris Joel Stoppelman faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping a juvenile female student. According to court documents, the incidents occurred in 2024 and involved both digital penetration and sexual intercourse while the victim was babysitting at his home.… Continue reading Minnesota School Bus Driver Charged with Raping Juvenile Student in CASS COUNTY

School Bus Driver in Minnesota Accused of Raping Student

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A school bus driver from Remer, Minnesota is charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for allegedly raping one of his students.

UND Aviation Student Identified in Fatal Crash; Latest Updates on Investigation

UND Aviation Student Killed In Crash Identified & Latest On Crash Investigation GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) University of North Dakota officials have released the name of an aviation student killed in a plane crash Monday night. And we have the latest on the investigation into the crash.

6 Arrested After Minnesota Student is Attacked with Pipe During Basketball Game

NEW HOPE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Six peple were arrested after a student was attacked with a pipe during a Tuesday night basketball game in New Hope, Minnesota.

Former School Staff Member Faces Trial Over Alleged Misconduct with Student

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Fargo Public Schools staff member appeared in court on Tuesday for a trial concerning criminal charges. Ashley Peterson is accused of sending explicit photos and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student. She was terminated from her position as a Behavior Technician at Davies High School in… Continue reading Former School Staff Member Faces Trial Over Alleged Misconduct with Student

Minnesota Teaching Assistant Charged with Felony for Inappropriate Communications with Student

Bridget E. Lindell

HUBBARD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Bridget Elizabeth Lindell, a 30-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, appeared in Hubbard County District Court on Friday morning. She faces felony charges for engaging in electronic communication describing sexual conduct with a child and distributing material that describes sexual conduct to a child. Minnesota Public Access Court Records According to… Continue reading Minnesota Teaching Assistant Charged with Felony for Inappropriate Communications with Student

Weapon Confiscated at Fosston Elementary School; 11-Year-Old Student Detained

Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Thursday, January 2, 2025, authorities responded to a report of a weapon at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston, Minnesota. Upon arrival, police detained an 11-year-old male student and seized the weapon. The specific type of weapon involved has not been disclosed by officials. The Fosston Police Department is leading the investigation… Continue reading Weapon Confiscated at Fosston Elementary School; 11-Year-Old Student Detained

11-Year-Old Male Elementary Student Detained with Gun in Fosston, Minnesota

FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Superintendent of Fosston, Minnesota Schools says a gun was found in the backpack of a student at an elementary school in that town and the student has been detained. Officials now say an 11-year old male was detained.

Fargo Man, Fidele Ndaruhutse Charged with Robbery of High School Student

Fidele Ndaruhutse

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old Fargo resident, Fidele Ndaruhutse, has been charged with robbery following an incident involving a Fargo South High School student. According to the criminal complaint, in October, Ndaruhutse approached the student as they were walking home from school, demanded the student’s cell phone under the pretense of making a call,… Continue reading Fargo Man, Fidele Ndaruhutse Charged with Robbery of High School Student

Minnesota school required to pay student $65,000 for permitting racial harassment

PINE CITY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Pine City, Minnesota School District has been ordered to pay a student $65,000 for allowing the racial harassment of a student.

Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy

Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Monday, Nov. 25, a 17-year-old student was taken into custody at Moorhead High School Career Academy after being found with a firearm. The incident began earlier that morning when Moorhead Police responded to a report of a stolen handgun from an apartment in south Moorhead. The 25-year-old resident of the… Continue reading Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy

Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex

Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks teenager, Cazmere Haskins, 18, is expected to plead guilty to murder in December following a fatal stabbing incident earlier this year. Originally scheduled for a court appearance on Nov. 27, the case has been postponed. Haskins, who was 17 at the time and a senior at Central… Continue reading Teenager to Plead Guilty in Fatal Stabbing at Grand Forks Apartment Complex

MSUM Student Found Unresponsive in Residence Hall

MSUM Student Found Unresponsive in Residence Hall

MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A student at Minnesota State University Moorhead was found unresponsive in a residence hall on Wednesday night. According to a letter addressed to students, the university confirmed it was an unattended death. Moorhead Police reported that no foul play is suspected, and there is no evidence of a threat to the… Continue reading MSUM Student Found Unresponsive in Residence Hall

College Campus Violence: Student Stabbed in Hand at Anoka Technical College

ANOKA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A student was stabbed in the hand with a screwdriver during an incident on Tuesday afternoon at Anoka Technical College. Authorities were dispatched early in the day and took an adult male into custody. According to reports from the college’s spokesperson, officers responded quickly after being notified of the stabbing. The… Continue reading College Campus Violence: Student Stabbed in Hand at Anoka Technical College

Betrayal of Trust: Former Daycare Teacher Charged with Groping 9-Year-Old Student

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case of child abuse has emerged in Maple Grove, where a former daycare teacher is accused of groping a 9-year-old student. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Ryan Vaughan, has been criminally charged and fired from his job at Tutor Time. According to the charging document, officers were initially… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Former Daycare Teacher Charged with Groping 9-Year-Old Student

Deputy Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Student Appears in Court

Deputy Charged With Student Sex Appears In Court BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Clearwater County Deputy charged with having sex with a student, while working as a Bagley School Resource Officer made his first court appearance Friday. Neil Dolan is now being held in the Beltrami County Jail, according to the BCA.

UPDATE: COVID-19 Forces Erskine Foreign Exchange Student to Return to Germany, Despite Heartfelt Appeal

UPDATE: COVID-19 Sends Erskine Foreign Exchange Student Back To Germany, Despite Impassioned Plea ERSKINE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) German has cancelled visas and a student exchange program. It means a German foreign exchange student in Erskine, Minnesota will be on her way home this week, despite her impassioned plea on facebook.

Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A student at Cheney Middle School was arrested after making two threats against the school on social media, according to Principal Amber Rudolph. The student admitted to posting the threats on both Friday and Sunday and has since been charged with terrorizing. Although the student reportedly did not have the means… Continue reading Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

Minnesota National Guard Recruiter Charged with Sexual Offenses Involving High School Student

Minnesota National Guard Recruiter Facing Sex Charges Involving High School Student ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing sex charges while he worked as a recruiter for the Minnesota National Guard at the Roseau High School.

Breaking News: Two School Buses Collide in Moorhead, Minnesota; One Student Sustains Minor Injuries

BREAKING NEWS: 2 School Buses Collide In Moorhead, Minnesota *1 Student Minor Injuries MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two school buses were involved in a crash in Moorhead, Minndaota on this Thursday afternoon. One student suffered minor injuries.

Full Report: Bagley School Resource Officer Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Student

COMPLETE DETAILS: Bagley School Resource Officer Charged With Student Sex BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Clearwater County Deputy, who was working as a Resource Officer at Bagley High School has been charged with 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct. According to court documents, Clearwater County Deputy, Neil Dolan had sex with a student at the school.

Park Center High School Student Arrested After Gun Discovered in Backpack

BROOKLYN PARK, MN — A student at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park was arrested on Wednesday after school staff discovered a handgun in a backpack. Following the discovery, the school resource officer quickly identified a student as a “person of interest.” The student was arrested without incident, according to Brooklyn Park police. Authorities… Continue reading Park Center High School Student Arrested After Gun Discovered in Backpack

West Fargo, North Dakota Student Arrested for Making After-School Threat

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo, North Dakota man has been arrested, following a threat to a staff member at an elementary school in that town.

14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

ATLANTA – Tragedy struck Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday when 14-year-old Colt Gray opened fire, killing two students and two teachers while injuring nine others. The suspect, who had been previously interviewed by law enforcement over online threats, was quickly apprehended by deputies after the attack. Gray will be tried as an… Continue reading 14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

Intoxicated Student Arrested at Goodridge School Before Graduation Ceremony

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 17 at 1 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report about an intoxicated student at Goodridge School. Although school wasn’t in session, a graduation ceremony was scheduled to start two hours later. Dominic Scott Wilson, 18, from Oklee, has been charged with fourth-degree DWI (alcohol) and third-degree DWI… Continue reading Intoxicated Student Arrested at Goodridge School Before Graduation Ceremony

Detroit Lakes Crime Report 5-25-2024

6:29 a.m., Suspicious activity was reported along Anderson Road, Detroit Lakes, when a person wrapped in a blanket was observed. Deputies located the person, who was an adult male who stated they were from Virginia, but traveling on foot around the nation. 9:36 a.m., Property damage to a window was reported at a residence along… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Crime Report 5-25-2024

Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Levi Tande

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction: Levi Tande, a former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy last summer. He changed his plea to guilty during a January hearing.… Continue reading Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction