Heat Advisory Issued for the Valley: High of 96 Degrees Expected on Friday

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a heat advisory for the entire Valley, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 96 degrees on Friday. Residents are advised to take precautions against the heat, including staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and checking… Continue reading Heat Advisory Issued for the Valley: High of 96 Degrees Expected on Friday

LATEST UPDATE: Hazardous Icy Driving Conditions Persist in Northern Valley

UPDATE: Dangerous, icy driving conditions in northern Valley CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) UPDATE: Freezing rain and a trace of snow has created icy driving conditions in the northern Valley. One car has already hit the ditch between Crookston and Fisher, Minnesota. The driver and passenger of armored truck rolled over near Fisher at 9:23 a.m. Adam… Continue reading LATEST UPDATE: Hazardous Icy Driving Conditions Persist in Northern Valley

National Weather Service: Valley to Be Spared Worst of Today’s Storm

National WX Service: Worst of Today's Weather Should Stay West of Valley GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says the worst of today’s weather should pass northwest of Devils Lake. However, we can still expect high winds and trace amounts of precipitation.

Urgent: Ice Storm Warning for Christmas Day in Red River Valley

Christmas Day Ice Storm Warning In Red River Valley GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued an Ice Storm Warning for much of the Red River Valley on this Christmas Day.

URGENT UPDATE: Two Northern Valley Rollovers Occur Within 15 Minutes

BREAKING NEWS: 2 Northern Valley Rollovers Within 15 Minutes GENTILLY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency crews were responding to rollover crashes in Grand Forks and Polk County during the Thursday noon hour.

UPDATE: Call For Help, But No Report Of Plane Down In Northern Valley

WALSH COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Law enforcement in Grafton, North Dakota, responded to a distress call for a missing plane on Friday night. As of Saturday morning, Walsh County Sheriff Ron Jerkins confirms no plane has been found in their jurisdiction, nor have reports surfaced elsewhere. The last known location, approximately 5 miles east of… Continue reading UPDATE: Call For Help, But No Report Of Plane Down In Northern Valley

BREAKING NEWS: Search For Plane In Northern Valley

GRAFTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Friday night, a search operation has been launched for a missing airplane in the Northern Valley, specifically near Grafton, North Dakota. The call for help was made after 10 p.m., with the plane last reported about 5 miles east of Grafton. Walsh County authorities have limited information at this time,… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Search For Plane In Northern Valley

Breaking News: Light Storm Strikes Northern Valley, Causes Power Outage in Reynolds, ND

BREAKING NEWS: Light, Northern Valley Storm Damage, Power Outage In Reynolds, ND GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Some light, Northern Valley storm damage, after wind gusts of 63-miles per hour rolled through Greater Grand Forks this Friday morning.

Urgent Update: Semi-Truck Collides With Child on Bicycle in Northern Valley

BREAKING NEWS: Child On Bicycle Hit By Semi In Northern Valley CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A child riding bicycle in downtown Crookston was hit by a semi in downtown Crookston, Minnesota at 5:30 pm Monday.

URGENT UPDATE: Truck Overturns in Northern Valley * Driver’s Relative Confirms Safety

BREAKING NEWS: Truck Rollover In Northern Valley * Family Member Says Driver Is OK OSLO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There’s been a sugar beet truck rollover on the Oslo exit of Interstate-29 in the Northern Valley. A family member says the driver is OK.

EXCLUSIVE: Northern Valley Rocked by Murder and Drug Trafficking Allegations

EXCLUSIVE: Murder & Drug Trafficking Charges In The Northern Valley CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two Crookston, Minnesota men are now facing a charge of 1st Degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, along with numerous drug trafficking charges. The presumed murdered man has not been found.

Growing Controversy in Northern Valley Over “Church Militant” Catholic Group

Catholic Controversy With “Church Militant” Growing In Northern Valley CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Word of a “Roman Catholic Revival” event in Crookston next month has sparked a response from the Bishop.

Frigid Roads Trigger Crashes Across the Valley on Thursday Evening

Icy Roads & Crashes Around The Valley, Thursday Evening RED RIVER VALLEY (trfnews.i234.me) We have icy roads and crashes all over the Valley. You’ll need to be aware of potentially icy roads on your Friday morning commute.

Dramatic Arrest Unfolds on Interstate-29 in Northern Valley

Wild Arrest On Interstate-29 In Northern Valley GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota Troopers made a wild arrest of a man from New Folden, Minnesota on Interstate-29 south of Grand Forks today.

Mother Nature Unleashes Her Power With Another Major “Big Slump” in Northern Valley

Mother Nature Flexes Her Muscles With Another “Big Slump” In Northern Valley CLIMAX, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another incident of what geologists call “slumping” in the northern valley. Part of Wayne Erickson’s soybean field dropped over 20-feet toward the river.

Heavy Snow Causes Slick Roads and Accidents in Northern Valley on Saturday Afternoon

Heavy Snow, Slick Roads & Crashes In Northern Valley Saturday Afternoon GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Heavy snow is causing slick roads and some crashes in the Northern Valley at 1 pm this Saturday.

BLIZZARD WARNING: Crashes and Travel Restrictions Across Northern Valley

BLIZZARD WARNING: Crash & No Travel Advised In Much Of Northern Valley GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a crash on Highway 2 and no travel is being advised fore many areas of Northern Valley.

BREAKING: Early Friday Morning Pursuit of Suspects in the Valley

BREAKING NEWS: Early Friday Morning Pursuit Of Suspects In Valley BLANCHARD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an early Friday morning pursuit of suspects in the Valley. It started in Fargo and is now in the Blanchard area.

Significant Multi-Vehicle Accident with Injuries on I-94 Near Valley City, ND

Major, Multi-Vehicle Injury Crash On Interstate-94 By Valley City, ND VALLEY CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol was on the scene of a major pileup near Valley City, North Dakota on this Frida UPDATE ON I-94 VALLEY CITY CRASH: I-94 MM 286 Multi-Vehicle Injury Crash – February 18th, 2022 At approximately 10:30 am… Continue reading Significant Multi-Vehicle Accident with Injuries on I-94 Near Valley City, ND

URGENT UPDATE: Another Beloved Bar Shutters Its Doors in the Northern Valley

BREAKING NEWS: Another Iconic Bar Closes In The Northern Valley EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another iconic bar in the Northern Valley closed its doors this Saturday afternoon. “Sickies”, formerly “Whitey’s” confirmed with TRF News that its East Grand Forks location is closed as of 4 pm Saturday.

UPDATE: Bomb and Drugs Seized, Three Charged in Twin Valley, Minnesota

UPDATE, BOMB & DRUGS SEIZED: 3 Charged In Twin Valley, Minnesota TWIN VALLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story we brought you earlier this week. Three people have now been charged, after a bomb and drugs were discovered in a Twin Valley, Minnesota home earlier this week.

Bizarre Drug Bust in Fargo Involving Residents from Northern Valley

Strange Fargo Drug Bust Involving Northern Valley Residents FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police responded to what turned out to be a strange drug bust, involving residents from the Northern Valley.

High-Speed 100-Mile Northern Valley Pursuit Concludes in Fargo

High Speed, 100 Mile Long, Northern Valley Chase Ends In Fargo FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A high speed pursuit that began north of Grand Forks Saturday morning ended in Fargo.

Jamestown Woman Injured in Westbound I-94 Crash Near Valley City

What: One vehicle injury crash Where: Westbound I-94 MM 289, one mile west of Valley City When: Monday, July 1st, at approximately 6:33 am Road Conditions: Dry Type of Crash: Vehicle left the roadway and struck the cable barrier Agencies Involved: NDHP, Barnes County SO, Barnes County Ambulance, Valley City FD Vehicle No. 1: 2016… Continue reading Jamestown Woman Injured in Westbound I-94 Crash Near Valley City

Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery Call in Valley City

BARNES CO., N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people are in custody after a reported armed robbery in Valley City. Law enforcement responded around 6:30 p.m. to the 200 block of College Street Northeast, where they met with two victims who identified the suspects. The suspects had fled the scene but were later tracked down to a… Continue reading Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery Call in Valley City

HWY 22 at 150th Street , HASSAN VALLEY TWP, Mcleod County Crash 2024-06-28 22:20:53

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24201245 Date/Time: 06/28/2024 18:28   District: 2200 Mankato Case Information Contact: 507-344-2750 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: HWY 22 at 150th Street , HASSAN VALLEY TWP, Mcleod County   Description: The Dodge Ram 3500 and the Ford Explorer were both Southbound on HWY 22 when they… Continue reading HWY 22 at 150th Street , HASSAN VALLEY TWP, Mcleod County
Crash 2024-06-28 22:20:53

🚨 Breaking News: Two-Vehicle Collision Near St. Thomas, ND

ST. THOMAS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle crash near St. Thomas, North Dakota, on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred just south of St. Thomas on Highway 81. According to a TRF News viewer, a white utility truck and an SUV were involved in the collision. An ambulance was… Continue reading 🚨 Breaking News: Two-Vehicle Collision Near St. Thomas, ND

Hail and Rainbows: Northern Valley’s Weather Drama on Wednesday Evening

KENNEDY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A little rough weather rolled through the Northern Valley on Wednesday evening, bringing a mix of challenges and beauty to Kennedy, Minnesota. Photos sent in by Brenda Nap reveal marble-sized hail that fell during the storm. Despite the rough weather, there was a silver lining as the storm cleared, leaving behind… Continue reading Hail and Rainbows: Northern Valley’s Weather Drama on Wednesday Evening

Valley City Woman Busted on I-94 with Major Drug Haul

Kaylee Jo Moon

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaylee Jo Moon of Valley City faces multiple felony charges after being pulled over for erratic driving on I-94 near Fargo. According to court documents, the incident occurred on May 26 at 9:45 p.m. when Moon was stopped for swerving all over the road. She was found in possession of methamphetamine,… Continue reading Valley City Woman Busted on I-94 with Major Drug Haul

Highway 53 North of Willow River RD , WILLOW VALLEY TWP, St. Louis County Crash 2024-05-26 21:25:59

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24310477 Date/Time: 05/26/2024 16:58   District: 3100 Virginia Case Information Contact: 218-735-3720 Media Contact:   Location: Highway 53 North of Willow River RD , WILLOW VALLEY TWP, St. Louis County   Description: Kia was driving Northbound on Highway 53 at about Willow River RD when it crashed into the ditch.… Continue reading Highway 53 North of Willow River RD , WILLOW VALLEY TWP, St. Louis County
Crash 2024-05-26 21:25:59

Pickup-Tractor Collision on Highway 2 Near Emerado Prompts Emergency Response

EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a collision between a pickup and tractor on Highway 2 near Emerado, North Dakota, late Monday afternoon. The incident occurred about 12 miles west of Grand Forks. The pickup sustained severe damage, with deployed airbags visible, while details about the tractor’s condition remain unclear.… Continue reading Pickup-Tractor Collision on Highway 2 Near Emerado Prompts Emergency Response

Highway 14 / Rupprechts Valley Road – Lewiston, UTICA TWP, Winona County Crash 2024-05-18 16:50:42

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24102206 Date/Time: 05/18/2024 12:52   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Highway 14 / Rupprechts Valley Road – Lewiston, UTICA TWP, Winona County   Description: Chevy Impala northbound on Rupprechts Road, Toyota Corolla westbound on Highway 14. Vehicles collided in… Continue reading Highway 14 / Rupprechts Valley Road – Lewiston, UTICA TWP, Winona County
Crash 2024-05-18 16:50:42

BREAKING NEWS: Severe Weather Moving into the Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news from Grand Forks: a severe thunderstorm was rolling through the area at 8:28 p.m. on Friday. Columbia Road experienced high winds followed by heavy downpours. The skies turned black, creating ominous conditions. A weather map indicates severe thunderstorm warnings up and down the valley on either side of… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Severe Weather Moving into the Valley

Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The 12th Annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service was held at Optimus Park in Grand Forks on Thursday afternoon. The event featured local and state law enforcement officers from North Dakota and Minnesota, along with federal law enforcement, the US Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The… Continue reading Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service in Grand Forks

Valley City Man Faces Life-Threatening Injuries After Motorcycle Accident

VALLEY CITY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Valley City man, aged 45, sustained life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle accident just north of the town around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man, whose name was not disclosed, was heading southbound towards Valley City when he lost control of his 1980 Harley-Davidson,… Continue reading Valley City Man Faces Life-Threatening Injuries After Motorcycle Accident

Man Faces Criminal Charges After Bonfire Terror in Twin Valley, Minnesota

Paul H. Buttner

TWIN VALLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a small town like Twin Valley, Minnesota, evenings around a bonfire usually evoke images of camaraderie and warmth. However, on May 4th, the tranquil atmosphere was shattered by a harrowing incident that left the community reeling. According to court documents, what started as a gathering around a bonfire quickly… Continue reading Man Faces Criminal Charges After Bonfire Terror in Twin Valley, Minnesota

Valley Fair Implements Chaperone Policy

SHAKOPEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Valley Fair amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota, has confirmed that its chaperone policy will continue during the 2024 season, starting on Sunday, Mother’s Day. The policy, initiated last year, stipulates that all guests aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old after… Continue reading Valley Fair Implements Chaperone Policy

Grand Forks SWAT Assists Sheriff’s Department in Response to Armed Individual Report

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – This Thursday morning, a significant law enforcement response unfolded in the northern Valley following reports of an armed individual near Thompson, North Dakota. Details remain scarce, but authorities received information about a man allegedly armed with a gun west of Thompson. The situation prompted a sizable police presence in the area,… Continue reading Grand Forks SWAT Assists Sheriff’s Department in Response to Armed Individual Report

Abandoned Building Engulfed in Flames Near Thompson, North Dakota

Abandoned House Destroyed by Fire Near Thompson

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a sudden turn of events this Tuesday evening, first responders rushed to the scene of a structure fire near Thompson, North Dakota. Reports indicate that the fire broke out around 7:00 p.m., just west of the Thompson exit on Highway 15. The blaze has consumed an old abandoned building, sending… Continue reading Abandoned Building Engulfed in Flames Near Thompson, North Dakota

Grand Forks-Fargo Duo Charged in Drug Sting Operation

Leslie Apple

GRAND FORKS-FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development in a February drug sting operation, Leslie Lynn Apple of Grand Forks and Richard Allen Rasmusson of Fargo have been charged, court documents reveal. The operation, orchestrated with the help of a confidential informant, led authorities to track the pair from Grand Forks to a Fargo… Continue reading Grand Forks-Fargo Duo Charged in Drug Sting Operation

Blaze in the Valley: Firefighters Battle House Fire in Cookston, Minnesota

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Berg here with urgent news from the northern Valley. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, chaos unfolded as flames engulfed a residence in Cookston, Minnesota. Fire Call: At precisely 3:14 a.m., emergency services received a distress call summoning them to 605 Holly Avenue, where a house fire raged. Intense… Continue reading Blaze in the Valley: Firefighters Battle House Fire in Cookston, Minnesota

Dust Storms Hit Northern Valley Amid Red Flag Warning

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Berg here with breaking news as isolated dust storms sweep across the northern Valley, just east of East Grand Forks. Dry conditions and high winds prompted a Red Flag Warning in effect until 7:00 p.m. this Saturday. Residents are urged to exercise caution as gusty winds, reaching up to… Continue reading Dust Storms Hit Northern Valley Amid Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning Sparks Multiple Fires Across the Region

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Berg here with an urgent update on this Red Flag Warning Saturday afternoon, as firefighters battle blazes across the region. Earlier today, a fire erupted in Crystal, near the Canadian border, engulfing a trailer home deck. Northeast of Warren, near the Luna elevator, firefighters tackled a grass fire. Meanwhile, a… Continue reading Red Flag Warning Sparks Multiple Fires Across the Region

Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Danger Alert for Western Red River Valley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas west of the Red River Valley, signaling critical fire danger for Friday, April 5th, from noon until 7 pm. This warning comes amidst dry conditions and gusty winds, which significantly elevate the risk of… Continue reading Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Danger Alert for Western Red River Valley

Highway 16 near Mower Fillmore Road, SPRING VALLEY TWP, Fillmore County Crash 2024-04-04 01:57:52

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24101547 Date/Time: 04/03/2024 22:18   District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050   Location: Highway 16 near Mower Fillmore Road, SPRING VALLEY TWP, Fillmore County   Description: The Chevy Impala was eastbound on highway 16 when it left the roadway near Mower Fillmore… Continue reading Highway 16 near Mower Fillmore Road, SPRING VALLEY TWP, Fillmore County
Crash 2024-04-04 01:57:52

Highway 8 and Valley View Lane, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County Crash 2024-03-31 22:32:36

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24402050 Date/Time: 03/30/2024 13:02   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact:   Location: Highway 8 and Valley View Lane, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County   Description: The Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on Highway 8. The Ford Taurus was traveling westbound on Highway 8. The Chevrolet crossed… Continue reading Highway 8 and Valley View Lane, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County
Crash 2024-03-31 22:32:36