WASKISH, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup is reported to have gone through the ice on Upper Red Lake on Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported about three miles west of Waskish on Upper Red Lake. TRF News was told the driver got out safely. The report came from another person who was fishing in… Continue reading Waskish: Pickup Breaks Through Upper Red Lake Ice
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Moorhead: Winds Toss Dumpster During Blizzard
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Strong winds pushed through Moorhead on Thursday morning. A dumpster rolled across a lot in the gusts. Blizzard warning in effect The National Weather Service lists a Blizzard Warning for Moorhead. Blowing snow can cut visibility fast. Travel can turn dangerous in minutes. You can check the latest local warning and timing… Continue reading Moorhead: Winds Toss Dumpster During Blizzard
Thief River Falls: Red Lake Dispensary to Open
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Red Lake Nation says it plans to open two off-reservation cannabis dispensaries after signing an agreement with the State of Minnesota this week. Red Lake’s NativeCare dispensary announced it expects to open a location in Thief River Falls on Dec. 31. NativeCare also said it plans to open a second… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Red Lake Dispensary to Open
St. Paul: Funding Freeze Threatens Walleye Study
St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Some scientists say a cut to research funding could hurt Minnesota’s walleye recovery work. They warn it may slow a key study used to guide walleye decisions. Why the research matters Minnesota’s walleye fishery is a major draw for anglers. Walleye is also the state fish. The Minnesota Department of Natural… Continue reading St. Paul: Funding Freeze Threatens Walleye Study
Fireball In North Country Sky!
Eastern Iron Range (trfnews.i234.me) — Residents looked up Saturday night and saw a bright green streak. Many wondered if it was a meteor. Others thought it looked different. The American Meteor Society reported receiving 136 reports. People reported the sighting across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Reports also came from Ontario and Manitoba. Photo: photo by… Continue reading Fireball In North Country Sky!
CPKC Holiday Train to stop in DL, Plummer, TRF Today
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling into northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, December 16. The brightly lit train includes a live music stage and a short outdoor show at each stop. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Admission is free. Donations for local food shelves are encouraged. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Detroit Lakes stop CPKC lists a Detroit Lakes stop… Continue reading CPKC Holiday Train to stop in DL, Plummer, TRF Today
Fargo: Phone Ban Showing Gains, Schools Say
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — North Dakota’s new school phone ban is getting early praise in the Fargo area. The state law requires a “bell-to-bell” rule in K-12 public schools. That means devices must be put away and not used during the school day. What the state law requires Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1160 in… Continue reading Fargo: Phone Ban Showing Gains, Schools Say
Washington: ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Gets Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday honoring the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. The law awards three Congressional Gold Medals to the team. The medals recognize the “Miracle on Ice” upset over the Soviet Union. That game ended 4-3 at the Lake Placid Olympics. Team USA later beat Finland to win… Continue reading Washington: ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Gets Gold Medal
Wahpeton Man Dies by Suicide at Fryn’ Pan Restaurant
Wahpeton (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning at the Fryn’ Pan Family Restaurant in Wahpeton, where a man died by suicide, according to law enforcement. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 14. Upon arrival, officers found a man inside the restaurant who had… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Dies by Suicide at Fryn’ Pan Restaurant
Plummer, Thief River Falls: Holiday Train Dec. 16
Plummer and Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The CPKC Holiday Train will stop in Plummer and Thief River Falls on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The Holiday Train is traveling in Canada and the United States through Dec. 21. The tour raises money, food, and awareness for food banks. Each stop includes a free concert… Continue reading Plummer, Thief River Falls: Holiday Train Dec. 16