Grand Forks Man Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence In Chilling Tale Of Attempted Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison in a chilling tale of Attempted Murder.
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Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown woman will spend the next 100 months in federal prison for firearms trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The more than eight-year sentence against April Bergman was handed down Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Fargo. The case began with the burglary and theft of 35… Continue reading Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
Sentencing on Plea Deal: 20 Years in Prison and 10 Years Probation for Sex Crimes Involving Female Minors
PLEA DEAL SENTENCING: 20 Years Prison & 10 Years Probation, Sex Charges Involving Female Children DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota man is facing sex charges involving female children. Under a plea deal, Howard Studhorse has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years probation.
Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Julius Fineday Sr., a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for felony child neglect leading to the death of a child. Court documents revealed that Fineday, 42, deprived the child of essential food, healthcare, and other basic needs, resulting in malnutrition and… Continue reading Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death
Fugitive in Bemidji Shooting This Week Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident
Man On The Run For Bemidji Shooting This Week, Also Involved In Deadly Shooting Last Year BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man who’s wanted in connection to a shooting this week was also involved in a deadly shooting last year. Police are asking for your help if you have any information regarding the whereabouts… Continue reading Fugitive in Bemidji Shooting This Week Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident
BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Year Prison Sentence For Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a May 2022 murder in that town.
MN Man Who Advocated for Mass Shootings Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison
MN “Pro Mass Shootings” Man Get 6.5 Years Prison SAVAGE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man who said he was pro mass shootings has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 27.5 Years for Killing Two Boys
Grand Forks Man Gets 27.5-Years Prison For Murder Of 2 Boys EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison for killing 2 boys in an intentional car wreck in June of 2021.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Crookston Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Stabbing His Mother, Who Survived
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Crookston Man Sentenced To 20 Years Prison For Stabbing Mom, Who Survived CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Kevin Corona has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stabbing his mother multiple times in March of 2023.
BREAKING NEWS: Fishermen Rescued from Ice in Northern Minnesota on New Year’s Day… Again!
BREAKING NEWS: New Years Day Ice Rescue Of Fishermen In Northern Minnesota… AGAIN! LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another ice rescue of fishermen in Northern Minnesota on this New Years Day. This time on Lake of the Woods.
BREAKING NEWS: Eide to Close After 63 Years in Business in Grand Forks
BREAKING NEWS: Eide Closing After 63 Year Of Business In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me).Eide Hyundai, fomerly Eide Motors is closing its doors at the end of December. The family owned business has been in Grand Forks since 1957. Its 2 dealerships in Bismarck will remain open.
BREAKING NEWS: Northern Minnesota Fishermen Rescued from Ice on New Year’s Day… Once More!
BREAKING NEWS: New Years Day Ice Rescue Of Fishermen In Northern Minnesota… AGAIN! LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another ice rescue of fishermen in Northern Minnesota on this New Years Day. This time on Lake of the Woods.
Breaking News: Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for George Floyd Murder
BREAKING NEWS: Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5-Years In George Floyd Murder MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Former Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5-years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Commemorates 15 Years Since I-35W Bridge Collapse
15th Anniversary Of I-35W Bridge Collapse In Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Today marks the 15th anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
156 years ago this month, Minnesota witnessed the largest mass execution in U.S. history
156 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH: MN Has Largest Mass Execution In U.S. History MANKATO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It was 156 years ago this month that the largest mass execution in United States history took place in Mankato, Minnesota.
RETROSPECTIVE JOURNEY: February Marks 35 Years of the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas at the JFK Assassination Site
REWIND ROAD TRIP: February Is 35th Anniversary of 6th Floor Museum, Dallas, JFK Assassination Site DALLAS, TX (trfnews.i234.me) A look at the John F. Kennedy assassination site in Dallas, Texas.
Ted Kaczynski, The Unabomber: Reflections 25 Years On
Ted Kaczynski, The Unabomber, 25 Years Later WASHINGTON D.C. (FBI.gov) The FBI looks back at the Unabomber case, 25 years after the arrest of Ted Kaczynski.
Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Grand Forks
Thief River Falls Man Given 60 Year Prison Sentence In Grand Forks Child Sex Cases GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been given a prison sentence of 60 years in prison in connection to child sex cases in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Beau Abrahamson plead guilty to 3 counts… Continue reading Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Grand Forks
Remains of Minnesota Man Missing for Nearly 3 Years Identified
Remains Of Minnesota Man Missing Nearly 3 Years Identified CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County Sheriff’s Department has identified human remains found earlier this month in Blind Lake Township. The person has been identified as David Rickbeil of Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
A U.S. parole commission has denied release for Leonard Peltier, a 79-year-old member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), convicted of murdering two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Peltier, who has consistently maintained his innocence throughout his 47 years in prison, attended a parole hearing last… Continue reading Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Williston man, Nicholas Nesdahl, 29, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on nine counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos of child sexual exploitation. The charges, stemming from incidents in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, resulted in 30 years for North Dakota offenses and 20… Continue reading Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek
ROGERS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ten years have passed since Andrew Sadek, a 20-year-old confidential informant, was found dead in the Red River with a backpack full of rocks and a .22-caliber bullet in his head. Andrew disappeared on May 1, 2014, after being pressured by Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Weber to work as a… Continue reading Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek
Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey Needham of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder for distributing a controlled substance that led to a woman’s death in April 2023. According to court documents, on April 26 at 3:00 a.m., Bemidji police responded to 2520 Itasca Loop Northwest,… Continue reading Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $2 Million from Employer
HUTCHINSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jennifer Lee Rath, 53, has been sentenced to nearly 3½ years in prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. Rath, formerly the financial controller at R&R Excavating in Hutchinson, Minnesota, exploited her employer’s trust over a six-year period, embezzling $2 million. She used the… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $2 Million from Employer
Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Gandhi Alexis Shaw of Fort Totten, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of gross sexual imposition in Grand Forks County. Shaw, under a plea deal, received a 20-year sentence with 8 years suspended. According to court documents, in December 2022,… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes
32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathaniel Azure, a 21-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Azure was found guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His offenses include a shooting in Fort Totten in 2021, an… Continue reading 32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carlos Perez, 24, of Fargo, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of violent acts, including the abuse of his ex-girlfriend and the horrific killing of her kitten using a microwave. Cass County Judge Cherie Clark handed down the sentence on Monday, June 10, giving Perez five… Continue reading Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave
Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law
Last year, the Legislature decriminalized drug paraphernalia, even if it contains drug residue, marking a shift from punitive drug war tactics to a public health approach. However, an overlooked provision still treats bong water as a controlled substance, leading to severe charges for some. On May 8, Jessica Beske, 43, of Fargo, was pulled over… Continue reading Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law
Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial
MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The trial of Nichole Erin Rice, accused of killing her roommate nearly 20 years ago in Minot, will be relocated to another county. On Friday, June 7, Ward County Judge Richard Hagar granted the change of venue for the trial of 36-year-old Rice, meaning the proceedings will no longer be held… Continue reading Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial
Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, from Thief River Falls, faces significant legal jeopardy with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years following his arrest for a drug transaction involving methamphetamine. Shaugabay was formally charged with a third-degree controlled substance sale after his initial court appearance on Thursday, June 6. The charges… Continue reading Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal
Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Tyler Gene Berg, 33, of Minneapolis, made his initial appearance in three Grand Forks County felony cases on Wednesday, May 29. Berg, who has been in Hennepin County’s custody since January, faces 15 drug- and theft-related felony charges. His… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
Grand Forks Man Linked to Disgraced Senator Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Porn
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Morgan Derosier, a 36-year-old man from Grand Forks with connections to disgraced North Dakota State Senator Ray Holberg, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child pornography charges. In September of 2023, Derosier pled guilty to one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and six… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Linked to Disgraced Senator Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Porn
East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA TOUR title at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii, passed away Saturday
1 “We are devastated to learn and heartbroken to share that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn… Continue reading Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA TOUR title at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii, passed away Saturday
Repeat Offender Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A New Rockford man, Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaak, 31, was arrested in Grand Forks for allegedly fleeing police, marking his eighth such incident in the past six years. Maez-Schaak has been arrested more than 30 times in his adult life. On Thursday, May 23, at 4:03 a.m., a county deputy attempted… Continue reading Repeat Offender Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks
Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Douglas David Carr, 45, of rural Frazee, has been sentenced to two consecutive 12-year prison terms for two counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He faced six felony counts and was convicted on all counts in March by a Becker County jury. The charges stem from accusations that Carr had… Continue reading Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes
Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grafton man changed his plea and was sentenced Thursday, May 23, to two years in prison. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 30, pleaded guilty to two Class C felonies, reckless endangerment-extreme indifference and fleeing a police officer. He also pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and Class B… Continue reading Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
WALSH COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison Thursday afternoon, May 23, for causing a fatal 2023 rollover crash in Walsh County. “There are multiple things I could’ve done to change that day,” Dominic Michael Billmeier, 25, said during the hearing. “I am sorry.” On March 2, 2023, Billmeier… Continue reading Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
Identification of Missing Minnesota Man’s Remains Found in Arizona After Nearly 50 Years
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (trfnews.i234.me) – In a remarkable turn of events, authorities in Arizona have finally identified the remains of a Minnesota man who had been missing for almost half a century. The saga began when farmers, engaged in the pursuit of a runaway pig, stumbled upon skeletal remains in 1975 near Flagstaff, Arizona. The Identification… Continue reading Identification of Missing Minnesota Man’s Remains Found in Arizona After Nearly 50 Years
Crookston Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation for producing images and videos showing the sexual abuse of a minor girl. Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr., 52, was arrested after the victim reported his actions to school officials and law enforcement.… Continue reading Crookston Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Gusie’s Remains Returning Home After Nearly 83 Years
PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (trfnews.i234.me) – After nearly 83 years since he died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Gusie’s remains will finally return to his home state of Minnesota. Gusie, a graduate of White Bear Lake High School in 1939, served aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma during the devastating… Continue reading Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Gusie’s Remains Returning Home After Nearly 83 Years
Renewed Search Underway for Minnesota Woman Missing Since 1994
BLAINE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have reignited efforts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Tamara Bradley, a Minnesota woman who vanished nearly three decades ago. Acting on a recent tip, investigators commenced a search on Monday at a park in Blaine, aiming to shed light on Bradley’s mysterious fate. Tamara Bradley, then 30… Continue reading Renewed Search Underway for Minnesota Woman Missing Since 1994
Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son
SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son
Ogema Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Pine Point Cousin Killing
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama that shook the community, Michael Croud, 41, from Ogema, Minnesota, faced justice for the tragic death of his cousin, David Hanks, 35, last year in Pine Point. Croud received a severe sentence of 45 years in prison for the heinous act. Here’s a summary of the… Continue reading Ogema Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Pine Point Cousin Killing
Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Gothberg of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a harrowing incident in April 2023, where his 2-year-old daughter survived ingesting his drugs. Under a plea deal, Gothberg pleaded guilty to six felonies, including child endangerment and drug-related offenses. In April 2023, Gothberg’s daughter overdosed… Continue reading Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose
Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
Day Care Provider Sentenced to Two Decades for Baby’s Murder: A Heartbreaking Tale of Justice
CARRINGTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a poignant 2 1/2-hour sentencing hearing, the tragic tale of 5-month-old Reed Nelson’s death unfolded. Before victim impact statements, the medical examiner vividly described Reed’s demise, leaving his family shattered. “You have stolen the joy of us seeing Reed’s first steps, his first words,” lamented Brittany, Reed’s mother. Reed’s brother… Continue reading Day Care Provider Sentenced to Two Decades for Baby’s Murder: A Heartbreaking Tale of Justice
Council on American-Islamic Relations Reports Highest Number of Anti-Muslim Bias Incidents in 28 Years
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported a record high number of anti-Muslim bias incidents last year, with 8,061 complaints received. This marks the highest number of such cases since CAIR began tracking hate crimes in 1994. The data was released as part of their annual civil rights report which documents… Continue reading Council on American-Islamic Relations Reports Highest Number of Anti-Muslim Bias Incidents in 28 Years