Milner Area: Man Shot While Trapping, Sheriff Says

Milner Area: Man Shot While Trapping, Sheriff Says

NORTHEAST OF MILNER, N.D. — We now have confirmation on what appears to be an accidental shooting northeast of Milner, North Dakota, near the Hooerai Colony. Sargent County Sheriff tells TRF News a man was shot while trapping on a slough. The person who fired the shot was using a thermal scope on a rifle.… Continue reading Milner Area: Man Shot While Trapping, Sheriff Says

Washington: USDA Sets 2025 Farm Aid Rates

Washington: USDA Sets 2025 Farm Aid Rates

Washington, D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released per-acre payment rates for a new round of farm aid. The USDA says the funding is part of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. The agency says $11 billion is aimed at row-crop producers. Per-acre payment rates USDA lists these payment rates… Continue reading Washington: USDA Sets 2025 Farm Aid Rates

Watford City: Tank Battery Blast Closes ND-23

Watford City: Tank Battery Blast Closes ND-23

McKenzie County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A tank battery explosion and fire east of Watford City forced a temporary highway closure. The incident was reported late Monday night. Explosion reported near Watford City The explosion and fire were reported on Monday, Dec. 29, at about 11 p.m. The site is about 15 miles east of… Continue reading Watford City: Tank Battery Blast Closes ND-23

Baudette & Williams: 3 Holiday House Fires

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Three separate house fires over the holidays left one person dead. Two other families also lost homes. Officials have not released a single cause for the fires. Each fire happened on a different date and at a different address. Baudette Fire Claims Life A house fire in… Continue reading Baudette & Williams: 3 Holiday House Fires

East Grand Forks: Attic Fire Breaks Out at Midnight

East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A fire was reported in East Grand Forks just as the new year began. Firefighters responded around the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The call came in for a possible attic fire at 9:22 Second Avenue Northeast. Crews arrived and worked to put the fire out quickly. Initial… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Attic Fire Breaks Out at Midnight

Crow Wing County: 3 Vehicles Through Pelican Lake Ice

Crow Wing County: 3 Vehicles Through Pelican Lake Ice

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Three vehicles broke through the ice on Pelican Lake over a 24-hour period. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the calls. What happened on Pelican Lake The Sheriff’s Office said it handled three separate incidents on Pelican Lake. The calls came in over the past 24 hours. A Valley… Continue reading Crow Wing County: 3 Vehicles Through Pelican Lake Ice

Polk County: Snowmobile Crash Reported Near Gentilly

Polk County: Snowmobile Crash Reported Near Gentilly

POLK COUNTY ( trfnews.i234.me ) — Emergency crews were dispatched Saturday morning for a reported snowmobile crash east of Gentilly, Minnesota. Gentilly is east of Crookston. Emergency radio traffic described a passerby finding a person involved in a snowmobile accident. The call came in at about 9:30 a.m. The location given over the radio was… Continue reading Polk County: Snowmobile Crash Reported Near Gentilly

Tower: 6 Rescued After Snowmobiles Break Through Ice

Tower: 6 Rescued After Snowmobiles Break Through Ice

Tower, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Six people were rescued Sunday. Their snowmobiles went through the ice on Lake Vermilion. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the report came in at about 6:22 p.m. The call placed the scene near Tavern on the Bay. What happened on the lake Officials said several snowmobiles got into trouble… Continue reading Tower: 6 Rescued After Snowmobiles Break Through Ice

Grand Forks Man Seeks ‘Fighting Sioux’ Trademark

Grand Forks Man Seeks 'Fighting Sioux' Trademark

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is seeking rights to a former nickname tied to the University of North Dakota. Public records show Tyler Wilson filed a federal trademark application for “Fighting Sioux.” The filing was made in May. It lists clothing as the main category. What the filing covers The application describes… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Seeks ‘Fighting Sioux’ Trademark

Fargo: Chemical Ignites in NDSU Lab, Worker Hurt

Fargo: Chemical Ignites in NDSU Lab, Worker Hurt

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — One person was hurt after a chemical ignited in a lab at North Dakota State University. What happened The call came in around 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 22. Crews responded to Sugihara Hall on the NDSU campus in Fargo. Fargo is the county seat of Cass County. The building is at 1311… Continue reading Fargo: Chemical Ignites in NDSU Lab, Worker Hurt