Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal jury in Fergus Falls has found a Dilworth man guilty of a long-running stolen valor scheme that resulted in nearly $150,000 in fraudulent veteran benefits. The verdict was returned on Friday, November 21, following a weeklong trial and several hours of jury deliberation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office… Continue reading Dilworth Man Guilty in $150K Stolen Valor Case
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Veteran Statue Thieves WARNED By Chisago County Sheriff: “We Know Who You Are” | trfnews.i234.me
Chisago County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — We have an important update from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office following the outrageous theft of a cherished veteran statue known as “Handsome Jean” from the Rush Point Store in Stanchfield. Thanks to community tips and video evidence, the statue has been recovered and returned. One of the three suspects… Continue reading Veteran Statue Thieves WARNED By Chisago County Sheriff: “We Know Who You Are” | trfnews.i234.me
SHOCKING VANDALISM: Veteran Statue ‘Handsome Jean’ Stolen, Then RECOVERED In Isanti County! | trfnews.i234.me
Stanchfield, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A heartbreaking and infuriating act out of Isanti County shook the tight-knit town of Stanchfield this Independence Day when a cherished veteran statue was vandalized and stolen—and now, thankfully, recovered. The statue, affectionately known as “Handsome Jean,” stood proudly in front of the Rush Point Store, representing honor, service, and freedom.… Continue reading SHOCKING VANDALISM: Veteran Statue ‘Handsome Jean’ Stolen, Then RECOVERED In Isanti County! | trfnews.i234.me
VETERAN MEMORIAL VANDALIZED & STOLEN ON INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CHISAGO COUNTY! | trfnews.i234.me
Stanchfield, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A deeply disturbing and disrespectful act out of Chisago County has left a Minnesota community outraged this Independence Day. The beloved veteran statue known as “Handsome Jean,” which stood proudly in front of the Rush Point Store in Stanchfield, was stolen and vandalized on July 4th — a day meant to… Continue reading VETERAN MEMORIAL VANDALIZED & STOLEN ON INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CHISAGO COUNTY! | trfnews.i234.me
“Freez’n for a Reason” Event Raises Awareness for Veterans in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – As part of Frostival 2025, the Freez’n for a Reason event is set to raise awareness and funds for veterans in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This annual event, now in its fourth year, kicks off Friday, January 31 at the Moorhead American Legion. The highlight of the evening will be a live… Continue reading “Freez’n for a Reason” Event Raises Awareness for Veterans in Moorhead
NFL Legend Donnell Thompson Dies at 65: From Colts Star to Community Leader
Donnell Thompson, a former defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts and later a successful business owner, passed away at 65. Born in Lumberton, North Carolina, Thompson excelled as a defensive tackle at North Carolina before being drafted in the first round by the Baltimore Colts in 1981. He made an immediate impact, earning All-Rookie honors… Continue reading NFL Legend Donnell Thompson Dies at 65: From Colts Star to Community Leader
Col. Vernon Huber, Korean War Veteran and POW, Passes Away at 96
MANDAN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Col. Vernon Huber, a Mandan native who dedicated 25 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 96. Known for his bravery during the Korean War, Huber became a prisoner of war in 1952 after his jet was struck by ground… Continue reading Col. Vernon Huber, Korean War Veteran and POW, Passes Away at 96
Farewell to a Mets Legend: Ed Kranepool, 1969 World Series Champion, Passes Away at 79
Ed Kranepool, a career New York Met and beloved member of the 1969 “Miracle Mets,” has passed away at the age of 79. Kranepool, who played his entire 18-year career with the Mets, became a symbol of perseverance and loyalty for the team and its fans. Debuting at just 17, Kranepool rose through the ranks… Continue reading Farewell to a Mets Legend: Ed Kranepool, 1969 World Series Champion, Passes Away at 79
NBA Veteran and Father of Warriors Star, Mitchell Wiggins, Passes Away at 64
The basketball world is mourning the loss of Mitchell Wiggins, a former NBA shooting guard for teams like the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls, and the father of Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins. Mitchell Wiggins passed away at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy both on and off the court. Wiggins had… Continue reading NBA Veteran and Father of Warriors Star, Mitchell Wiggins, Passes Away at 64
Remains of North Dakota WWII Hero Edward D. Johnson Identified After 79 Years
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The remains of Navy Fireman 1st Class Edward D. Johnson, a World War II veteran from North Dakota, have been identified nearly 80 years after he perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) confirmed that Johnson’s remains were officially accounted for in September 2020. Johnson,… Continue reading Remains of North Dakota WWII Hero Edward D. Johnson Identified After 79 Years