Spirit Lake Reservation, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 14, 2025, Austin Ray Lester, 29, of Tokio, North Dakota, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges stemming from the 2022 death of a 3-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Lester admitted to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect in Indian country, and… Continue reading Spirit Lake Reservation Tragedy: Tokio Man Pleads Guilty in 3-Year-Old’s Death
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Scott County Tragedy: Two Women Perish, Man Seriously Injured in Jordan Mobile Home Fire
Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In the early hours of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, a devastating fire engulfed a mobile home at Valley Green Mobile Home Park, located at 300 Valley Green Park in Jordan. Emergency responders were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. after reports of a residential fire. Upon arrival, officers from the Jordan… Continue reading Scott County Tragedy: Two Women Perish, Man Seriously Injured in Jordan Mobile Home Fire
Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
Ransom County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Amber Patel, 38, of Oakes, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of a prominent community member. The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, at the intersection of State Highway 32 and County Road 8 near Lisbon. According… Continue reading Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
DEDICATION TO FALLEN HEROES: Burnsville Bridge Renamed After Officers & Paramedic Killed In Domestic Violence Tragedy
Burnsville, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A powerful tribute to three fallen Burnsville first responders has been made official. The Minnesota House voted unanimously on Thursday to rename a bridge over Interstate 35 as the Elmstrand Finseth Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge, honoring those who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. The newly named bridge,… Continue reading DEDICATION TO FALLEN HEROES: Burnsville Bridge Renamed After Officers & Paramedic Killed In Domestic Violence Tragedy
Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting
Benson County (trfnews.i234.me): In a devastating incident that has left the community in shock, 27-year-old Johnnie Jay Gaking from St. Michael has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. The charges stem from allegations that Gaking opened fire on four… Continue reading Tragedy in Benson County: Man Allegedly Kills Sister and Niece, Injures Mother in Shooting
Tragedy in Minnesota Fire Claims Lives of Three Generations
Man, Woman & Grandchild Die In Minnesota Fire AITKIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman, and their grandchild died in a trailer home fire south of Aitkiin, Minnesota.
Tragedy in Ramsey County: Drunk Driver Kills Elderly Woman in Hit-and-Run
White Bear Township (trfnews.i234.me)—In a devastating incident on Thursday, March 27, 2025, a 72-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection of White Bear Parkway and Birch Lake Boulevard North in White Bear Township. Witnesses reported that the driver, operating a Kia Telluride, failed to slow down and… Continue reading Tragedy in Ramsey County: Drunk Driver Kills Elderly Woman in Hit-and-Run
Tragedy Strikes in Hennepin County: Plane Crash Claims U.S. Bank Executive’s Life
Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a small aircraft tragically crashed into a residential home in Brooklyn Park, a suburb of Minneapolis, resulting in the death of U.S. Bank executive Terry Dolan. Incident Details The crash occurred around 12:20 p.m. near the intersection of 109th Avenue North and Noble Parkway. The aircraft,… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes in Hennepin County: Plane Crash Claims U.S. Bank Executive’s Life
Walker County Tragedy: Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Rollover Crash, Killing Young Woman
Walker County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a devastating incident on March 15th, a fatal rollover crash occurred near Walker, Minnesota, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Mikayla Butcher from Bemidji. The driver, 23-year-old Pernell J. Reese of Walker, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including felony criminal vehicular homicide involving alcohol, two counts of criminal vehicular operation… Continue reading Walker County Tragedy: Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Rollover Crash, Killing Young Woman
Champlin Tragedy: Unrestrained Driver Killed Instantly in High-Speed Crash on Hwy 169
Champlin, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A devastating single-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of March 23, 2025, has claimed the life of a 35-year-old Anoka man, after his vehicle careened off the roadway and smashed into a light pole on Highway 169 in Champlin, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred… Continue reading Champlin Tragedy: Unrestrained Driver Killed Instantly in High-Speed Crash on Hwy 169
Tragedy Strikes St. Louis County: 21-Year-Old Skier Dies at Giants Ridge Ski Resort
Biwabik, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old male tragically lost his life following a skiing accident at Giants Ridge Ski Resort in Biwabik, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Incident Details On Saturday afternoon, the Gilbert Police Department responded to reports of an injured skier at Giants Ridge Ski Resort. Ski patrol staff successfully extracted the… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes St. Louis County: 21-Year-Old Skier Dies at Giants Ridge Ski Resort
Tragedy at Crosswalk: 72-Year-Old Woman Killed by Drunk Driver in White Bear Lake Hit-and-Run
Ramsey County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A heartbreaking incident unfolded Thursday afternoon near White Bear Lake, where a 72-year-old woman was struck and killed by an SUV while crossing at a marked crosswalk. According to Ramsey County deputies, the 46-year-old male driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Witnesses confirmed that the victim was legally… Continue reading Tragedy at Crosswalk: 72-Year-Old Woman Killed by Drunk Driver in White Bear Lake Hit-and-Run
Grand Forks County Tragedy: Teen Driver Crashes into Hatton Man—One Dead in Rural Collision
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 66-year-old man from Hatton is dead following a fatal crash Wednesday morning north of Hatton, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident occurred at 9:30 AM at the intersection of Highway 18 and 4th Avenue NE, about five miles east of Northwood. Authorities report that the… Continue reading Grand Forks County Tragedy: Teen Driver Crashes into Hatton Man—One Dead in Rural Collision
FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park
FOREST LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — A Forest Lake man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a brutal hit-and-run at Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park that claimed the life of 17-year-old Darisha Bailey-Vath and left three others injured. Dylan Robert Simmons, 20 at the time of the crime, was found guilty by a jury of… Continue reading FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park
Ramsey Tragedy: 18-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot in Parked Car!
Ramsey (trfnews.i234.me)— Authorities in Ramsey are investigating a tragic homicide after an 18-year-old man was found fatally shot inside a parked vehicle early Sunday morning. Police responded to a call at 8:30 a.m. in the 14600 block of Snowy Owl Street NW, where they discovered Diamond Eddie Manly, 18, of Brooklyn Park, unresponsive in the… Continue reading Ramsey Tragedy: 18-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot in Parked Car!
Tragedy Strikes at Red Lake, Minnesota Jail as Death Occurs
Tragic Death At Red Lake, Minnesota Jail RED LAKE, MN (NativeNewsOnline.net) We have a detailed story regarding the tragic, recent death of a woman at the jail in Red Lake, Minnesota. Story by Darren Thompson of NativeNewsOnline.net.
Summer Tragedy: Ned Beatty, Beloved Resident of Karlstad, MN and Renowned Actor, Dies
Summer, Karlstad, MN Resident, Actor, Ned Beatty Passes KARLSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Actor, Ned Beatty has passed away. He was married to Karlstad, Minnesota native Sandra Johnson and the couple made Karlstad their summer home.
Tragedy Strikes as Individual Drowns in Red Lake River
Drowning On Red Lake River RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a drowning on the Red Lake River by Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. The body of the victim was recovered at 4:45 pm on this Saturday.
Duluth Family Tragedy: Five Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
DULUTH, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Five people, including two children, were found dead in Duluth in an incident police are investigating as a murder-suicide. Authorities have identified the deceased as Duluth residents: 47-year-old Erin Abramson and 15-year-old Jacob Nephew, both of whom were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds at a home in the 6000 block of… Continue reading Duluth Family Tragedy: Five Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Minneapolis Morning Tragedy: 13-Year Old Boy Fatally Shot by Accident
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 13-year old boy was accidently shot and killed by a 14-year old in Minneapolis this morning.
Ethel Kennedy, Matriarch of the Kennedy Legacy, Passes Away at 96 After a Lifetime of Triumph and Tragedy
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and a dedicated advocate for social justice, has passed away at 96. She died from complications related to a stroke suffered on October 3, 2024. Ethel, who raised their 11 children after her husband’s assassination in 1968, was a powerful force within the… Continue reading Ethel Kennedy, Matriarch of the Kennedy Legacy, Passes Away at 96 After a Lifetime of Triumph and Tragedy
Tragedy Strikes Grand Forks: Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl
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.
Weekend Tragedy: Drowning Incident at Devils Lake, North Dakota
Weekend Drowning On Devils Lake, North Dakota DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Oregon man died in a weekend drowning on Devils Lake, North Dakota.
The Incredible Legacy of Jay J. Armes: From Tragedy to Famous PI and Action Figure Icon
Jay J. Armes, born Julian Armas, rose from tragedy to fame as one of the most unique private investigators in history. At just 11 years old, a childhood accident with dynamite led to the loss of both his hands. Refusing to let the setback define him, Armes went on to graduate high school at 15,… Continue reading The Incredible Legacy of Jay J. Armes: From Tragedy to Famous PI and Action Figure Icon
Tragedy Strikes as Minneapolis Resident Loses Life in Big Sandy Lake Drowning
BIG SANDY LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Minneapolis man who drowned on Big Sandy Lake on Sunday.
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
Tragedy Strikes in Cass County, Minnesota: A Community Grieves the Loss of Lives to Drowning
PINE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County, Minnesota Sheriff says an adult male drowned in the Pine River Monday evening.
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
Brotherly Tragedy: Arthur James Jones Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Cass Lake Strangulation
CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking update to a tragic incident north of Cass Lake, Minnesota, Arthur James Jones has been charged with second-degree murder following the strangulation death of his brother early Saturday morning. According to the statement of probable cause, Beltrami County dispatch received an emergency call at 4:36 a.m., reporting… Continue reading Brotherly Tragedy: Arthur James Jones Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Cass Lake Strangulation
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
✈️ Tragedy in the Sky: The Nelons Lose Three Members in Devastating Plane Crash
In a heartbreaking incident, three members of the acclaimed gospel group The Nelons were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming. The crash, which occurred last Friday, claimed the lives of Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler, who were en route to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska.… Continue reading ✈️ Tragedy in the Sky: The Nelons Lose Three Members in Devastating Plane Crash
Moorhead Tragedy: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Details have emerged about the tragic shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Moorhead, Minnesota. Jamal Ahmed has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Franky Torres. The charge, which carries a potential maximum sentence of 40 years, is based on allegations that Ahmed intentionally shot Torres during an altercation.… Continue reading Moorhead Tragedy: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting
Tragedy in Moorhead: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting Death
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday morning, a tragic shooting occurred resulting in the death of Frankie Torres. Jamal Ahmed has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder with intent, a charge that could lead to a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. According to the criminal complaint, Moorhead police responded to a report of… Continue reading Tragedy in Moorhead: Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting Death
Tragedy on Long Lost Lake: Woman Drowns While Swimming After Pontoon
LONG LOST LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday morning, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office released a report regarding a tragic drowning incident that occurred on Saturday. According to the news release, a husband and wife were swimming on Long Lost Lake, approximately 45 miles southwest of Bemidji, when their pontoon began drifting away from the… Continue reading Tragedy on Long Lost Lake: Woman Drowns While Swimming After Pontoon
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, 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
July 4th Tragedy: Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Fargo Intersection
Updated: Name Released Incident: Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash Location: Intersection of 25th Street South & 13th Avenue South, Fargo Date & Time: July 4th, 2024 @ approximately 10:41 p.m. Conditions: Dry roads, cloudy, lighted Crash Details: A tragic accident occurred on the night of July 4th at the intersection of 25th Street South and 13th Avenue… Continue reading July 4th Tragedy: Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Fargo Intersection
Tragedy in Minneapolis: Officer Ambushed and Killed While Aiding Victim
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, as the gunman who killed Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell on Thursday, May 30. The 36-year-old officer was fatally shot while responding to a shooting report. Mohamed also died in the gunfire, with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner… Continue reading Tragedy in Minneapolis: Officer Ambushed and Killed While Aiding Victim
Tragedy Strikes as Young Boy Drowns in Minnesota River
MARSHALL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A young boy drown in the Redwood River at Marshall, Minnesota on Wednesday.