Update: Fatality Reported in Semi Crash That Temporarily Closed I-94 Near Mapleton, ND, Video Released

UPDATE: 1 Died, Video From Scene Of Semi Crash That Temporarily Closed I-94 By Mapleton, ND MAPLETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have video from the scene of a crash that temporarily closed Interstate-94 by Mapleton Wednesday afternoon. One person has died.

Accident at Park West Apartments: Red Lake Falls Man Causes Crash That Sends Car Rolling Into Ditch

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A minor yet surprising accident took place at Park West Apartments on March 8, when a 2003 Chevy Silverado, driven by Hunter Lundeen from Red Lake Falls, backed into a parked 2019 Ford Fiesta belonging to Claire Mannen of Thief River Falls. The accident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. in… Continue reading Accident at Park West Apartments: Red Lake Falls Man Causes Crash That Sends Car Rolling Into Ditch

Jamestown Man Steals Running Truck to “Leave Town” – Admits to Using Meth Earlier That Day!

Brandon Lee Buchanan

Jamestown, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A bizarre vehicle theft incident unfolded on March 22nd at 7:38 p.m. when police were dispatched to Bob’s Plumbing after a Silverado pickup truck was reported stolen while left running. Surveillance footage quickly identified Brandon Lee Buchanan as the suspect. Within 20 minutes, officers had Buchanan pulled over still in… Continue reading Jamestown Man Steals Running Truck to “Leave Town” – Admits to Using Meth Earlier That Day!

UPDATE: Fargo Police now confirm that the deadly injury on Saturday night was self-inflicted.

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police responded to a report of a person with a cut throat on Saturday night. Police now say the individual died of self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder that Occurred 1 Year Ago Today

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man, Cazmere Haskins has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the March 7, 2024 stabbing death of Anfernee Economy in that town.

Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Court Hearing in Fatal Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen

Shane Roper

Rochester, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Former Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Shane Roper is set to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon for a contested omnibus hearing in connection with a fatal crash that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna. 📌 Incident Date: May 18, 2024📌 Location: Near Apache Mall, Rochester, MN📌 Victim: Olivia Flores, 18, Owatonna, MN📌 Charges:… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Court Hearing in Fatal Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen

Saint Paul Police Officer and Driver Injured in Crash That Sent Vehicle Into Apartment Building

📍 Saint Paul, MN – A Saint Paul police officer and another driver sustained injuries Tuesday night following a collision that sent one vehicle crashing into a nearby apartment building. Crash Details 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 13, 2025 Just before 8:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Intersection of Westminster Street & Maryland Avenue East 🚗Continue reading Saint Paul Police Officer and Driver Injured in Crash That Sent Vehicle Into Apartment Building

Son of U.S. Senator Pleads Guilty to Vehicle Theft and Fatal Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

📍 Bismarck, ND – The son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has pleaded guilty to stealing a vehicle and causing the death of a Mercer County deputy during a high-speed police chase. Defendant: Ian Matthew Cramer, 43 Charges & Potential Sentence: Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Reckless Endangerment Facing up to 25 additional years in… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Pleads Guilty to Vehicle Theft and Fatal Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Horace Teen McKenzie Moser Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Three Girls

McKenzie Moser

📍 Horace, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Three teenage girls who suffered serious injuries in a head-on DUI crash last summer were present in a North Dakota courtroom Monday as the woman responsible for the accident, 18-year-old McKenzie Moser, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular injury. Courtroom Plea & Sentencing Details 🔹 Moser entered an Alford plea, meaning she maintains… Continue reading Horace Teen McKenzie Moser Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Three Girls

Charges Filed Following Crash that Resulted in the Deaths of 2 Boys in EGF, Driver Allegedly Threatened Suicide Before Incident

Charges Filed, Allegedly Threatened Suicide Just Before Crash Killed 2 Boys In EGF EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed against a driver in a 2-vehicle head-on crash that killed 2 boys in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. An arrest warrant has been issued for Valentin Mendoza IV.

Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee

Anthony Curtis Leikas

Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in prison for setting fire to a tent, leaving a double-amputee with severe burns near Target Field. Officers responded to the scene near Glenwood Avenue and Twins Way on December 5, 2023, after receiving reports that a homeless man in a… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee

Minnesota Governor Walz believes that artificial intelligence will assist in detecting state fraud

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz say Artificial Intelligence will be used to combat fraud.

Grand Forks Man Arrested Following Multi-Vehicle Crash That Injured Several People

UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Arrested, After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injured Several People GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man was arrested, after allegedly leaving the scene of a multi-vehicle crash that injured several people.

Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life

Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Monticello man, 29-year-old Marquise Trevone Hammonds-Ford, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for his involvement in a deadly gunfight that resulted in the tragic death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. Hammonds-Ford received his sentence on Wednesday, October 9, after pleading guilty to prohibited possession of a firearm. While… Continue reading Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life

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

Ex-Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Owatonna Teen

Shane Roper

ROCHESTER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Minnesota State Trooper, Shane Roper, has been booked on manslaughter charges for a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna. The 32-year-old ex-officer was allegedly speeding at 83 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone near the Apache Mall in Rochester while attempting to… Continue reading Ex-Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Owatonna Teen

Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman

Chad Olson

WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Chad Olson, 53, of Wahpeton, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the tragic hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein. Olson pleaded guilty to charges of criminal vehicular homicide and duty in accident involving death. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence on each count, to be served concurrently,… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman

Man Charged with Crimes Following Crash Near Baudette That Injures Two

Man Facing Criminal Charges After Crash Near Baudette Injures 2 BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Williams, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, following a 2-vehicle crash near Baudette on Thursday.

Survivor Rescued from Explosion that Destroys Home in Red Lake, Minnesota

RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A person survived after their home was leveled by an explosion in in Red Lake, Minnesota this Friday morning.

Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor

ELKO NEW MARKET, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An Elko New Market man, 27-year-old Cesar Jeff Cervantes-Montoya, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a deadly altercation with his 68-year-old neighbor in January 2022. Cervantes-Montoya admitted to striking his neighbor with a hammer, causing severe head trauma that led to the victim’s death. The incident… Continue reading Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor

Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. — Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, plans to plead guilty in connection to a deadly high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Court documents reveal that Cramer is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing on Friday, September 18, just days before his… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, is set to stand trial later this month in connection to a fatal high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Cramer, who faces a slew of felony charges, may be negotiating a plea deal, according… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

One of two individuals sentenced in Red Lake child neglect case that resulted in death

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 2 people involved in a child neglect case at Red Lake, Minnesota that resulted in the death of a child has been sentenced.

UPDATE: Identities of Victims of Fatal Crash That Claimed Lives of 2 Children Near Jamestown, ND Revealed

JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Some of the victims of a crash that injured 6 people and killed 2 children near Jamestown on Monday have been identified.

Minneapolis shooting that killed police officer claims fourth victim

Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Officials say a man who suffered multiple gunshot wounds on May 30 in Minneapolis has died. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office says Mohamed Bashir Aden died Friday morning at Hennepin County Medical Center after being shot inside an apartment building at 2221 Blaisdell Ave. on the city’s south side. That’s… Continue reading Minneapolis shooting that killed police officer claims fourth victim

Three additional individuals face charges in the violent assault that occurred in downtown Fargo

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police say 3 more people have been charged in connection to the brutal beating of a man in downtown Fargo on April 6th. Four people have now been charged in connection to the case.

U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Cramer

WASHBURN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, 43, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, entered a not guilty plea to charges including homicide in connection with a December 6 crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Cramer, facing felony charges of homicide, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, along… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy