Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit
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Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have charged Joshua Steven Anderson, 39, of St. Hilaire. He faces one gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI. The complaint cites an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours. He also faces one misdemeanor count for transporting a loaded firearm while hunting. What investigators say happened According to the… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch
Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fire crews responded to a garage fire in Moorhead on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported at a home on Walnut Circle. The Moorhead Fire Department said crews knocked down the fire quickly. Officials said no people were hurt. Officials also said no pets were hurt. What happened Early reports… Continue reading Moorhead Garage Fire: What We Know So Far
New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home
New York Mills, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A New York Mills man is charged after a claimed meth sale at his home. Charges filed Joshua Steven Bernu, 34, of New York Mills, is charged in Minnesota state court. He faces felony second-degree drug sale of 10 grams or more. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.022.… Continue reading New York Mills Dad Charged After Meth Sale at Home
East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
East Grand Forks, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Blizzard conditions slowed crews responding to a garage fire northeast of East Grand Forks on Sunday. The East Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to 13926 410th Ave. SW. Firefighters found a detached garage that was about 20 feet by 40 feet. Heavy smoke was pushing from the eaves… Continue reading East Grand Forks Garage Fire Leaves $30K Damage
Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Ponsford, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A felony assault charge against Calvin Basswood of Ponsford has been dismissed. The case involved an alleged bat attack in rural Detroit Lakes last October. Prosecutors had accused Basswood of assaulting a man with a bat. The victim has not been publicly named in the information shared with TRF News. Details… Continue reading Ponsford: Felony Assault Charge Against Basswood Dismissed
Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is charged after a reported cash theft at a downtown bar. Cameron Larrabee Wheeler, 30, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft in Cass County District Court. What police allege Court documents say JL Beers reported a loss of $35,520. The loss covers cash deposits from May through… Continue reading Fargo: JL Beers Worker Charged in $35K Theft
Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews battled a Saturday morning fire at Knutson Printing on University Avenue. What happened The Grand Forks Fire Department received the call at 7:14 a.m. Crews were sent to 1323 University Avenue after a structure fire report. Firefighters found smoke and flames in a multi-story building. They began suppression… Continue reading Grand Forks Fire Hits Knutson Printing on University Ave