Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Obit – Michael Kraemer
Michael Kraemer of Thief River Falls, MN, 65, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at his residence in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in T...
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Clifford Sumner
Clifford E. SumnerThief River Falls, MN age 74 died peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2014 the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family at his side.
Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 2, 2015 at Johnson...
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Obit-Sharon Davidson
Sharon Davidson of Holt, MN, age 66, died peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving family at her side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev....
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Sports Headlines 12.29.14
(Minneapolis, MN) — Teddy Bridgewater threw for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Vikings in a 13-9 win over the Bears from TCF Bank Stadium. Matt Asiata rushed for 91 yards for Minnesota, which ends the season 7-and-9. Adam Thielen had 68 yards receiving...
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Felony offense featured in the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin
Minnesota State Patrol cases
Leah Mishaun Perkins, 22, Ponemah, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance crime and continued, 15 days in jail, supervised probation for three years, credit for five days served, can complete community work service...
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Friday, December 26, 2014
XBox and Playstation latest to be hacked
A hacker group is taking credit for causing the Playstation and Xbox Live gaming systems to crash on Christmas. Thousands of people reported problems with the networks, which allow gamers to play video games with a wider online community. A hacker group called “Lizard S...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Funding tobacco prevention efforts has Minnesota ranked as 11th best in the nation
The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention efforts has Minnesota ranked as 11th best in the nation. According to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Minnesota will take in one-point-four billion dollars in tobacco revenue this year, while spending about...
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Bail has been set for a TRF Man accused in drive-by pellet gun shooting
A Thief River Falls man is in jail after allegedly shooting a pellet gun at an occupied vehicle during a car chase Sunday.
According to a criminal complaint, Ronald William Cheeney, 21, faces felony counts of drive-by shooting, second-degree assault and second-degree criminal...
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Audrey Heieren
Audrey Ann Kelley Heieren, 85, of Thief River Falls, MN died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home, surrounded by family and her dog Betsy, following a short battle with cancer.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December, 30, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
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TRF man has charges pending for drive-by shooting
Felony second degree assault, criminal damage to property and drive-by shooting
On Dec. 21 at 1 p.m., police received a report of a drive-by shooting. Ronald William Cheeney, 21, Thief River Falls, has charges pending for felony second degree assault, criminal damage to property and...
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Jerome Lund
Jerome Lund, 71, of Holt, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Greg Schram Officiating. Burial w...
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Obit-Harry Kling
Harry Kling of Thief River Falls, MN, 75, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Troy Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood...
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Pine Lake 200 Winners
The United states X-Country Snowmobile Racing (USXC) opened it’s 2014/2015 season over the weekend with their running of the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 on Pine Lake near Gonvick, Minnesota.
The next race in the USXC schedule will be January 3, 2015 with the running of...
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Obit-Erwin Melvie
Erwin Melvie of Viking, MN, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 72.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 22, 2014 at New Hope Lutheran Church, Newfolden, MN with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Burial will follow...
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
Victim in Thief River Falls rape trial testifies for 8 hours
The victim of an alleged sexual assault by a Thief River Falls soccer coach gave testimony for more than eight hours in all, taking the stand for most of the day Thursday, the second day of trial.
The 19-year-old woman told jurors Thursday that Senen Guerrero, Sr., 45, formerly a...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Is it Fair? Disparity in TRF Employee Contracts
Disparity in pay increases between salaried and non-salaried workers was at the heart of discussion, as the Thief River Falls City Council last night approved remaining 3 year contracts covering City Workers.
Alderman Jerald Brown protested the difference in negotiated contracts with...
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Pine Lake 200 this Weekend
The United States X-Country Snowmobile Racing will kick-off it’s 2014-2015 racing season with the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 on Saturday, December 20th; and Sunday, December 21st on Pine Lake, near Gonvick, Minnesota.
Racing will start at 9am both days. Admission is...
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Hahn Not Backing Down
A Thief River Falls City Councilman says he is not going to back down from a City Council Professional Conduct Policy vetted in some committee sessions last week.
In an email to the Thief River Falls Radio News Room late Monday night, Alderman Edwin Dale Hahn said he is...
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Police receive reports of peeping Tom
Suspicious incident
On Dec. 6 at 6:26 a.m., police received a report that a woman had just seen a man looking into a window at 626 Parnham St. E. The man was gone upon officer arrival.
Suspicious incident
On Dec. 6 at 9:50 p.m., police received a report that someone was looking into...
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Ida Nelson
Ida Nelson, 80, of Warren, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Warren.
Ida Jo Demeyere was born on February 13, 1934, to Albert Emil and Martha (Schwiewe) on their farm north of Alvarado, MN. Ida graduated from Alvarado High School in ...
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Doris Runger
Doris Runger of Thief River Falls, MN, age 95, died peacefully Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Tri County Hospital, Wadena, MN.
Funeral service will be Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Ale Tulu and Reverend John Golv...
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Sports Headlines 12.16.14
(Grand Forks, ND) — After a weekend split with conference rival Denver, UND is slipping in the latest national polls. North Dakota fell from the top spot to second in both the USCHO.com and “USA Today/ USA Hockey Magazine” rankings. UND returns to the ice to host the...
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Monday, December 15, 2014
Obit-Betty Ranum
Betty Elaine Ranum, 83, died on Thursday, December 11, 2014 in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, December 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service, 420 LaBree Ave N. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. ...
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Obit- Keith Pearson
Keith Pearson, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Gary Graff Officiating....
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Two TRF men Lead Highway Patrol on Pursuit Friday Morning
Two people from Thief River Falls are facing felony and misdemeanor charges after leading North Dakota Highway Patrol on a chase Friday morning.
Officers tried to stop a suspicious vehicle on Highway 200 and Interstate 29 near Kelso, North Dakota. The vehicle fled officers and...
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Sports Headlines 12.12.14
San Diego, CA) — The Twins are adding veteran right-hander Ervin Santana. Yahoo! Sports reports the Twins and Santana have agreed to a four-year, $55-million deal. The contract would include a fifth-year option based on innings pitched. The 32-year-old went 14-and-10 with a 3.95...
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Sports Headlines 12.11.14
(Minneapolis, MN) — Andrew Wiggins posted 23 points and 10 rebounds to guide the Timberwolves to a 90-82 win over the Trail Blazers from the Target Center. Corey Brewer added 19 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota, which snapped a six-game skid. The T’wolves continue...
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
J. Duane Nelson
St. Cloud, MN formerly of Goodridge, MN age 80 died peacefully on Wednesday, December 03, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Stephen, MN with Father George Noel...
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Friday, December 5, 2014
Obit-Marvel Carlson
Marvel Carlson, 88, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls with Rev. Mark Helgeland officiating. Visitation...
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Sports Headlines 12.5.14
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild continue their four-game homestand tonight against the Anaheim Ducks at The X. Minnesota has alternated wins and losses over its last seven games following Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Montreal. The Wild sit at 14-9-and-1. The Ducks lead the...
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Sports Headlines 12.4.14
(Minneapolis, MN) — Torii Hunter is officially back with the Twins. The 39-year-old finalized a one-year, 10.5-million-dollar contract Wednesday to return to his original team. Hunter was drafted by the Twins in the first round in 1993 and spent his first 11 seasons in...
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Jagged Ice Advisory on Red Lake River
Jagged ice on the Red Lake River, in the area of Thief River Falls’ Finsbury Park, is posing a danger for snowmobiles – and prompting an advisory from Sheriff Ray Kuznia.
Sheriff Kuznia says the smooth surface has cracked open, pushing up and refreezing into a jagged forest ...
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Sports Headlines 12.2.14
(Grand Forks, ND) — North Dakota men’s hockey is the top team in the nation. Both USCHO.com and “USA Today/ USA Hockey Magazine” polls ranked UND first. It is the first time UND has been atop either poll since 2011. Up next, North Dakota host Lake Superior...
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Elk River man sentenced for felony assault
An Elk River man was sentenced Monday, Nov. 17 in Pennington County District Court for a 2012 assault in Thief River Falls.
Chad Joseph Sumner, 33, was sentenced for a felony charge of third degree assault. A felony charge of motor vehicle theft and a misdemeanor charge of domestic...
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Friday, November 28, 2014
Central Boiler Distributes Profit Sharing
It was the 21st year of profit sharing, with a $1,500,ooo bonus to be split among employees of Central Boiler in Greenbush …
The manufacturer made the announcement this month with the bonus to be shared by 240 employees, including a match of 15% to employee 401 K...
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Apology / Explanation from CP Rail
An apology and an explanation from CP Rail following an incident last week that blocked intersections in Thief River Falls for a full hour …
CP Spokesman, Andy Cummings, says “On the evening of November 19th, a train encountered a mechanical issue while passing through...
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Monday, November 24, 2014
Frances Opdahl
Frances Opdahl of Thief River Falls, MN age 97, passed away on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial...
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Sports Headlines 11.24.14
(Minneapolis, MN) – Eddie Lacy rumbled for 125 yards and a touchdown as the Packers held off the Vikings 24-21 at TCF Bank Stadium. Teddy Bridgewater threw for 210 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for the Vikings, who slipped to 4-and-7. Charles Johnson and Greg Jen...
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Obit – Frances Opdahl
Frances Opdahl of Thief River Falls, MN age 97, passed away on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial...
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TRF woman charged with terroristic threats
Felony first degree attempted criminal damage to property, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct
On Nov. 15 at 2:45 a.m., police received a report of a theft. Kelly Jean Asp, 35, Thief River Falls, reported that her husband stole personal items from her. She then allegedly...
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Prudhomme / Hagen After Recount
No change in the Election Night Count ..
With candidates looking on, Pennington County’s Chief Election Officer, Auditor / Treasurer Ken Olson, broke the seals on precinct results in Wards #3 and #5 – sorted the ballots and recounted the results in both City Council Rac...
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Recount Today in Wards #3/#5
The recount is “on ..”
With candidates in contested races and the Thief River Falls City Council receiving official notice by mail Tuesday, a recount is scheduled in Wards #3 and #5 – beginning this afternoon at 1pm at City Hall – the Historic Soo Line Depot...
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Recount Today
The recount is “on ..”
With candidates in contested races and the Thief River Falls City Council receiving official notice by mail Tuesday, a recount is scheduled in Wards #3 and #5 – beginning this afternoon at 1pm at City Hall – the Historic Soo Line Depot...
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
TRF woman charged with felony theft
A Thief River Falls woman was charged last week after she allegedly stole money from a Thief River Falls business. It is the fourth time that she has been charged with a crime involving Fraser’s Sports Cafe.
Jennifer Rose Millons, 26, has been charged with felony theft, according to t...
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Obit-Angeline Lubitz Larson
Angeline Lubitz Larson of Thief River Falls, MN age 92 died peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Silver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls,...
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Theresa Alberg
Theresa Alberg of Thief River Falls, MN, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Lifecare Roseau Manor in Roseau, MN. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Golv and Rev....
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Adjustments to Great Northern Transmission Project
Following a series of public information sessions, a Minnesota Power Company is requesting an amendment in proposed routes for the Great Northern Transmission Line: a plan to deliver Manitoba Hydro-Electric Power through the listening area to customers in Northeast and Central...
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Monday, November 17, 2014
Obit – Theresa Alberg
Theresa Alberg of Thief River Falls, MN, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Lifecare Roseau Manor in Roseau, MN. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Golv and Rev....
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Nielsville Hunter Dies in Accident
Norman County Officials have identified a Nielsville man who died in an apparent hunting accident over the weekend …
Sheriff’s Deputies say 25 year old Blake Larson died of a gunshot wound to the chest, the fatal injury suffered while he was hunting Saturday in Section #13 of Shelly To...
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Friday, November 14, 2014
Prowlers sign Letters of Intent
Three Lincoln High School Senior Student/Athletes signed letters ‘National Letters of Intent’ to play sports at the collegiate level next year.
Emily Bergland and Sylvia Marolt will play hockey for the Bemidji State University Beavers, and Madison Brekke will ...
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Changes to this weeks HS Football Semi-finals
The Minnesota State High School League has revamped its football play-off schedule this week due to the early winter storm that struck parts of Minnesota this past week.
The changes do not affect the 9-man semi-final game between the Kittson County Central Bearcats and Grand Meadow...
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Winger man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct
A Winger man was sentenced Monday, Oct. 27 in Polk County District Court for sexually assaulting a woman who was passed out in Erskine in 2012.
Faron Wayne Ruel, now 39, was sentenced to 180 months in prison for a felony charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct, according to...
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
Four people injured in accident
Four people were injured Friday afternoon after an accident in rural Goodridge.
The injured included: • Kember E. Anderson,20, Goodridge; • Sara L. Panek, 37, Thief River Falls; • Preston D. Panek, 13, Thief River Falls; and • Lincoln J. Panek, 7,Thief River Falls
All four went to San...
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
Sports Headlines 11.8.14
24/7 NEWS Source
(Orlando, FL) – Evan Fournier led a balanced attack with 20 points as the Magic outlasted the Timberwolves in overtime, 112-103, in Orlando. Kevin Martin netted 21 points for Minnesota, which dropped to 2-and-3 on the season. The Wolves are right back in act...
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Bearcats ground Cardinals in Quarterfinals
(Bemidji, MN) – – A cold, wet and windy night greeted Kittson County Central and Cromwell as they met in a State Football Quarterfinal on Friday night at Bemidji State University.
Conditions dictated that taking care of the football would probably be a key to the game, and...
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Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
TRF Election Results
Thief River Falls Election Results / Final
City Council Ward #5; Incumbent Rachel Prudhomme 346 / Kevin Brown 344 / Jennifer Myers 87
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Sports Headlines 11.4.14
24/7 NEWS Source
(Minneapolis, MN) – Hall of Famer Paul Molitor is the new manager of the Minnesota Twins. The two sides have agreed to a three-year contract through 2017. Molitor will be formally introduced today. He becomes just the third Twins manager since 1986, foll...
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Monday, November 3, 2014
Plummer man injured after accident
A Plummer man was injured Friday night after his vehicle rolled south of Plummer.
The Plummer Fire Department extricated Laverne Eugene Kappedal, 69, from his vehicle. Kappedal suffered non-life threatening injuries, according to Sheriff Mitch Bernstein. Oklee Ambulance Service...
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4 Injured in Friday Accident
4 people were injured in a 2 vehicle accident last Friday in Pennington County ..
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the drivers of both vehicles; 20 year old Kember Anderson of Goodridge and 37 year old Sara Panek of Thief River Falls, along with 2 passengers in the Panek...
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Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Sports Headlines 10.30.14
24/7 News Source
(Kansas City, MO) – The Giants are World Series champions for the third time in five years. San Francisco defeated Kansas City 3-2 in Game Seven. Madison Bumgarner picked up the save and grabbed the MVP.
(Memphis, TN) – Marc Gasol exploded for 32 poi...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Milton Erickson
Milton Erickson Newfolden, MN, 74, died Sunday October 26, 2014 at his residence in Newfolden, MN surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Reverend Cathie Rhodes Officiating. Burial...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
Sports Headlines 10/24/14
24/7 News Source 10/24/2014
(St. Paul, MN) — Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves for his third shutout in four starts this season as the Wild blanked the Coyotes 2-0 at Xcel Energy Center. Charlie Coyle and Jason Pominville scored 2:34 apart in the second period for Minnesota, which...
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Hazel Rystad
Hazel Rystad of Oklee, MN age 92 died on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN with Pastor Tim Lundeen officiating. Burial will be at...
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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Obit – Hazel Rystad
Hazel Rystad of Oklee, MN age 92 died on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN with Pastor Tim Lundeen officiating. Burial will be at...
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Friday, October 17, 2014
Chief Interviews in November
And then there were 10 …
Of 18 initial applicants for Thief River Falls Chief of Police, 10 remain – now scheduled to complete telephone surveys with Consultant Springsted Incorporated next week; with 3 to 5 recommended for interviews as early as November 12th to the...
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Child Injured at Knight & Backe
A Thief River Falls Child was injured Sunday as she was trying to cross a complicated intersection in a residential area just off of Highway #32.
According to Thief River Falls Police, 9 year old Olivia Mooney was on her bicycle, south bound on the Knight Avenue Sidewalk attempting to...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Obit – Carroll J. Lindstrom
Carroll grew up and lived on the farm his grandparents homesteaded in 1882. It was located in Wanger Township of Marshall Co., MN.
Carroll’s parents, Axel and Mae, lived here from 1928 until 1958 when Carroll and Beverly were married and made this their home. They lived on the ...
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Obit – Jeremy Dale Olson
Jeremy Olson, 21, of Roseau, Mn., and formerly of Warroad, died Thur. morning, Oct. 9, 2014, as a result of an auto accident near Roseau.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. Wed. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River with Father Luis Buitron...
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Property Dispute Boils Over
A rural Thief River Falls man has plead not guilty in a property dispute that has resulted in felony charges.
A long standing dispute boiled over last week, with 78 year old LeRoy Dusek taken into custody after allegedly using a field cultivator to tear up an old road in Norden...
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Pickup truck, ATV reported stolen
Theft
On Oct. 4 at 9:20 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of a theft at 702 Dawn Ave. N. A man reported that someone had stolen a 1998 green Chevy S10 (license plate 108-HLK), Beartrack aluminum trailer (license plate 175XL), 2007 lime green Arctic Cat 500 with 25-gallon s...
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Friday, October 10, 2014
Great Rates but Already Cancellations
Well, they’ve been in the air just over a week and already Airport Manager Joe Hedrick has had to talk with Great Lakes Officials about unanticipated flight cancellations over the weekend ..
Hedrick says there were some weekend cancellations after a pilot called in sick, but...
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Dewayne S. Banaszewski
Dewayne S. Banaszewski Sr.,79, Roseau, MN, died on Monday, October 6, 2014, near his home, after suffering a heart attack.
Dewayne was born on March 22, 1935, in Alma Township, Marshall County, MN, to Frank and Florence (Nowacki) Banaszewski. He was raised in Nelson Park Township and ...
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Football to return to NCTC!
From: Anne Temte, President of Northland Community and Technical College.
BACKGROUNDNorthland’s head coach resigned in mid-December, 2013. This created a situation within which a decision about the football program had to be made. The decision to suspend the program was made...
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
NCTC Announces Restoration of Football Program
Full restoration of the Northland Football Program effective in the Fall of 2015 …
That was announcement this afternoon from NCTC President Dr. Anne Temte.
The Football Program will be restored after months of consideration from a Project Action Team of Community, Faculty, Staff...
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Friday, October 3, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Great Lakes Returns
It is October First and they say they are ready to fly ..
The return of Great Lakes Aviation Passenger Service to Thief River Falls today, with the first flight scheduled for departure this morning – the next flight due to arrive and depart from the Regional Airport just after...
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Carol L. Johnson
Carol L. Johnson of Thief River Falls died on Tuesday, September 30 at home, with her family by her side after battling cancer for two and a half years.
The funeral to celebrate the life of Carol Johnson will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church...
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Menford Blilie
Menford Blilie of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of the Grygla, MN area, died on Friday, September 26, 2014 at his home in Minneapolis.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.
Visitation will be held from 5...
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Monday, September 29, 2014
TRF Man Faces Pornography Charges
A Thief River Falls man is free on bond following his arrest last week on felony pornography charges …
26 year old Chad Dietrich made his first appearance Monday, September 22nd, in District Court in Thief River Falls, accused of having pornographic photos of very young girls on...
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Obit – Clayton A. Moran
Clayton A. Moran, 91, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 at Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls with Father...
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Friday, September 26, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
TRF Avoids Law Suit with Ordinance Change
A year and a half after the fact, the Thief River Falls City Council quietly righted a wrong last week – moving for a change in ordinance that would allow churches in C-2 Commercial Zones.
For Pastor Jeff Gauss, with Epiphany Station in Thief River Falls – it was a...
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Court cases include dismissed felony offense
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension case
Amanda Nicole Williams, 30, Thief River Falls, felony charge of first degree controlled substance crime dismissed.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources cases
Lucas David Dingman, 34, St. Hilaire, driving while impaired –operating an...
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Obit – Maurice LaCoursiere
Maurice LaCoursiere 90, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bill...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Food Shelf Renews Search for Permanent Location
They’re calling it a step “sideways ..”
The Board of Directors for the Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf has decided not to pursue the former D and J Radio Building – on Atlantic Avenue – as a permanent headquarters and distribution site.
Interim –...
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Friday, September 19, 2014
Viking woman dies in head-on crash near Thief River Falls
A Viking, Minn., woman was killed Thursday night in a head-on vehicle crash north of Thief River Falls.
Minnesota State Patrol has identified the woman as Barbara Olsen, 61.
According to the report, a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am operated by Adam Davis, 38, Halma, Minn., was traveling...
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
TRF Police Chief Application Deadline Extended
12 applicants as of last Thursday with an extension of the application deadline to the 26th …
That is according to Thief River Falls Human Resources Specialist, LeAnn Engelstad, who says consultant Springstead Incorporated is extending the search process as the city seeks a...
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Sanford Open House / Ribbon Cutting
A promise fulfilled …
Sanford Thief River Falls is taking off the wrapping – opening the door to a new hospital and a new age of health care in the Region – fulfilling a promise made to the Northwest Medical Center Board of Directors when the hospital was purchased...
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Local News Podcast, Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Middle River man sentenced to 13 years in prison
A Middle River man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 28 in Pennington County District Court for a felony drug offense.
Quentin Laurel Rasmussen, 36, was sentenced to 158 months in prison. He was ordered to supply a DNA sample and pay $135 in fees and fines. Earlier, Judge Anne Rasmusson...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
City Wants Workforce Housing Cost Split
The City of Thief River Falls is asking Pennington County and the Thief River Falls School District to add some money to the pot in hope of creating more workforce housing in the community.
In Special Session last week, the Thief River Falls City Council met with School Superintendent...
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Obit – Richard Melby
Richard Melby of Thief River Falls, MN, 69, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN with his wife by his side.
Funeral service will be on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverends John...
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Richard Dale Halvorson (Dickie)
Grave Site Services for Richard Dale Halverson (Dickie) will be held Saturday, September 6th, at 1:00 pm at the Holt Cemetery in Holt, Minnesota.
Dickie, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away May 23, 2014 at Kingman Hospital in Kingman, Arizona after a long batt...
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Tressie Noreen
Tressie Noreen of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Tuesday September 2, 2014 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 72. Funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Greg Schram o...
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
O’Neil N Larson
O’Neil Norman Larson, the son of the late Hjalmer and Lucille (Flint) Larson, was born on May 3, 1925, in the Klondike area of Kittson Co., near Lake Bronson, MN. He attended country school near his home and at Halma and later, at Karlstad. He was baptized and confirmed at the E...
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Power Outage Thursday in TRF
The Thief River Falls City Electric Department has announced a planned power outage Thursday afternoon for residents in the 800, 900 and 1000 blocks of Main and Knight Avenues.
Electric Superintendent Dale Narlock says the outage will begin at 1:30pm. Narlock says crews...
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TRF Plans Meeting with Sky West
Even as Devils Lake sets new records flying Sky West, Thief River Falls is still trying to get off the ground – with Great Lakes Airlines now scheduled to resume passenger air service October 1st from the Regional Airport ..
Airport Manager, Joe Hedrick says Great Lakes will...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Obit – Ione Tuura
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Tues. at First Lutheran Church in Middle River with Pastor Rena Peterson officiating. Visitation will be after 6 P. M. Mon. with a 7 P.M. prayer service at Collins Funeral Chapel in Middle River and at the church one hour prior to services...
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
County Regroups as City Pulls Back
Another blow to local law enforcement this week, after the Thief River Falls City Council declined full participation – at least for the time being – in a multi-agency crime fighting alliance.
Council members instead voted to join the Pine to Prairie Violent Crime Task...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
TRF Council Regular Session Tuesday
After an unsettling 3 weeks, the Thief River Falls City Council will try to get back on track, with another full plate at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
In addition to the regular agenda, the council will also hold a public hearing on the vacation of two small portions of City...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
3 Candidates File in TRF Ward #3
With just one hour to go, there are several new candidates today, on this final day of filings for local office and school board …
In Thief River Falls, all races this November will be contested ..
For City Council Ward #1, incumbent Alderman Glen Kajewski will face a challenge from Curtis Howe ....
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Monday, August 11, 2014
Food Assistance recipients on the rise.
A new study from the Center for Rural Affairs shows that more rural Minnesotans are participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. In addition, the Center’s Jon Bailey says the percentage of Rural SNAP recipients has grown over the past few years. Especially where e...
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Back to School Spending Costs up.
Retailers should get a bigger boost from back-to-school shoppers this year, as a longer list of school supplies and larger demand for electronics are expected to drive spending higher. St. Thomas University marketing professor Dave Brennan agrees that families will be digging a little deeper ...
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Monday, July 28, 2014
S.t. Hilaire R.R. Crossing Detour starts Monday.
Motorists on County Highway 3 adjacent to Highway 32 will experience a detour at the St. Hilaire railroad crossing when it closes Monday.
Crews will be replacing old rubber crossing with a concrete surface for improved safety. The detour from west of St. Hilaire on County Highway 3...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Obit – Augusta “Gustie” Thorson
Augusta “Gustie” Thorson of Thief River Falls, MN, 102, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Troy Bates off...
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Monday, July 21, 2014
A Lake of the Woods County man is dead after being struck by a train west of Roosevelt
A Lake of the Woods County man is dead after being struck by a train west of Roosevelt late last week …
Roseau County Sheriff Steve Gust says the fatality was reported just after 11pm Thursday to Roseau County Dispatch.
Sheriff Gust says a Canadian National Railroad Train struck and k...
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Notice: Sex Offender Address
A level three sex offender, previously registered as “homeless” now has a permanent address in Thief River Falls …
Jack Warren Nomeland is currently residing at a rural address in the 1400 block of Basswood Circle.
Nomeland has a history of sexual contact with female victims under the age of 12 ...
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Obit – Ernest Swanson
Ernest Swanson, age 96, died on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN, following a brief struggle with cancer.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Reverend Bob Dahlen...
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
3 Injured in NW Minnesota Accident
3 people were injured after their vehicle went into a water-filled ditch on Highway #89 in Northwestern Minnesota …
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver; 20 year old Megan Anderson, and 2 passengers in her Chevy Trailblazer, 26 year old Jonathan Johnson and 11 year old Caya A...
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Redd Resumes Practice in TRF
A familiar face is returning to Sanford Thief River Falls …
Dr. Brook Redd, will resume his practice locally after working on staff at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Dr. Redd served with the surgical team in Thief River Falls from 2003 to 2010.
Chief Medical Off...
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Sunday, June 29, 2014
Craig Mattson For Sheriff FAIL
How can we trust a guy to run the Pennington County sheriff’s Department, when he can’t stop his own cop from breaking the law?
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Craig Mattson for pennington county Sheriff FAIL
Craig mattson can’t even keep watch on level 3 sex offenders, it takes 17 days for him to find out that Jack Warren Nomeland moved. Now he wants to run for Pennington county sheriff, With so much turmoil in the Thief River Falls police department how can he even think he could ...
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Roosevelt Woman Killed in Accident
One person died – a second was injured in an accident yesterday involving a motorcycle and a farm implement ..
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 36 year old Karlyn Hawks, of Roosevelt, died when the 1988 Yamaha Road Star she was a passenger on collided with a Case IH Farm S...
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Obit- Hazel Anderson
Hazel Anderson, 94, of Karlstad, MN, died Fri. morning, June 20, 2014, at the Karlstad Healthcare Center in Karlstad.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Mon. at the Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle with Pastor Mark Hanson officiating. Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Sun. with a 7 P.M. prayer...
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TRF Healthy 2013 Fiscal Audit
Assets that exceeded liabilities by more than 51 million, an increase in net position of more than 3 and a half million – a fund balance of nearly 7 million and an unassigned fund balance that was 34 percent more than general fund expenditures ..
How are things looking financially in Thief River ...
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
Obit-Merlyn Nelson
Merlyn Nelson
SEPTEMBER 25, 1933 – JUNE 6, 2014
Merlyn Nelson of Karlstad, MN, 80, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at his residence near Karlstad, MN surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Bethesda Lutheran Church at Strandquist, ...
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Stays of adjudication granted in two felony cases
Stays of adjudication were granted for two felony cases in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.
Thief River Falls Police Department cases
Mickaila Lea Finch, 24, Thief River Falls, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance...
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Obit – Mary Grundhaus
Thief River Falls, MN, 95, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM Friday, June 13, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with MSGR Roger Grundhaus Officiating and Father Rick Lambert C...
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Obit – Albert Spilde
Albert Spilde, Resident of the Prairie Community Services Lanewood Home in Badger, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, age 63, died on Monday, June 09, 2014 at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, MN.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday June 13, 2014 at Johnson Funeral...
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Obit-Lorraine Sandberg
Lorraine Sandberg, 88, of Karlstad, MN, died Sunday evening, June 8, 2014, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Fri., June 13, 2014, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Karlstad with Pastor Mitch Tolpingrud officiating. Visitation will be after 6...
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TRF man charged with terroristic threats
Felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor violation of a protection order
On June 3 at 11 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of terroristic threats. Dennis John Pederson, 72, Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor violation of a p...
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Anita L. Westling, 69
Karlstad – Anita Louise Westling, 69, Karlstad, MN, passed away June 4, 2014, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by her family.
Anita was born June 19, 1944 in Thief River Falls, MN to George and Amy (Brekke) Wollin. She grew to womanhood in Karlstad graduating...
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
OBIT-Steven Lee Josephson
Steven Lee Josephson, 60, of Fertile, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls and Warroad, MN, died at his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, after a long struggle with cancer. He was born on June 29, 1953, to Lynn and Diana (Ellingson) at Superior, WI. His family moved to California in 1955, and, as a...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Teen found safe after Code Red alert
Attempt to locate
During the evening hours of May 21, police activated Code Red in an attempt to locate Kylie Marie Zblewski, 16. She had last been seen the morning of May 20. Police indicated that Zblewski had medical concerns. Within an hour or two hours of the initial alert, police indicated...
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Olga Engevik, 102
Thief River Falls – With her loving family by her side, Olga Engevik, age 102, passed away at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, on Sunday, May 25, 2014.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, with R...
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Audrey Johnson, 95
Audrey Johnson, age 95, passed away at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN, on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, Grygla, MN with Reverend Vicki Saude-Worthington officiating. Interment...
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Memorial Day Services Monday
Retired Army Colonel James Williamson will give the address with Memorial Day Services at 10:30am at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls.
The event is sponsored by the VFW and American Legion with music provided by the Northland Community Band with Lee Richards, broadcasting live from...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Man has charges pending for terroristic threats
Terroristic threats and criminal damage to property
After an investigation into a report of vandalism outside of 711 State Ave. N., a man has charges pending. Daniel James Fairbanks, 31, unknown address, has charges pending for terroristic threats and criminal damage to property. He allegedly...
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Court cases include traffic offenses
Numerous traffic offenses are included in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.
Minnesota State Patrol cases
Senen Guerrero, 23, Thief River Falls, driving after suspension, $285, no insurance, $200, possession of drug paraphernalia, $50, marijuana...
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Shed destroyed in fire Saturday
Fire destroyed a shed Saturday night in rural Thief River Falls. No injuries were reported.
The fire was reported at 8:27 p.m. Saturday at the Audrey Heieren residence, 10510 Hwy. 32 N.E. According to the Thief River Falls Fire Department, grass was being burned nearby and the shed...
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Girl found hiding in refrigerator
A 4-year-old girl was found safe Friday evening after she was reported missing in rural Thief River Falls.
At 7:23 p.m. Friday, law enforcement was dispatched to 17362 120th Ave. N.E., according to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after law enforcement were dispatched to the home, ...
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Kuznia / Mattson File for Sheriff
A race for Sheriff in Pennington County as candidates declared their election plans Tuesday – the first day to file for the Primary and General Election Ballots ..
Incumbent, Sheriff Ray Kuznia, filed for re-election Tuesday morning at the Pennington County Court House, as well as c...
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Monday, May 19, 2014
4 Injured in ATV Accidents
4 people – including 2 children – were injured in separate and unrelated accidents involving All-Terrain Vehicles Sunday in the area ..
According to Sgt. Jesse Grabow, with the Minnesota State Patrol, 40 year old Ryan Mosher of Thief River Falls and a 2 year old passenger on his ATV,...
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Artic Cat Faces “Headwind” in Year to Come
An improved 4th Quarter Loss on a Net Sales Increase in 2014 ..
Arctic Cat released fiscal results for the year late last week showing an improved profit margin on increased sales in all business segments, but the company officials say they took a hit in earnings due to an ...
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Mercedes Rowley
Mercedes Rowley, 23, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Adam Hamness officiating. Burial will be held in St....
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Teja Beyer
Teja Beyer, 21, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Adam Hamness officiating. Burial will be held in St. Dorothy...
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Obit – Dolores Kujava
Dolores Kujava
Newfolden, MN age 86 died on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Karlstad Health Care Center in Karlstad, MN.
The Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Dolores Kujava will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Assumption Catholic Church in Florian, MN with Father George...
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Friday, May 16, 2014
Greenwood Underpass Closed Monday
Thief River Falls City Officials plan to close the Greenwood Street Railroad underpass for several weeks beginning Monday …
Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route as the underpass is closed to complete construction, including; the North side sidewalk, bituminous work, the S...
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Consistancy in Ordinance Enforcement
Police Chief Kim Murphy is promising consistency in a 2 Phase Ordinance Enforcement Effort focused on cleaning up debris and derelict vehicles on private property throughout Thief River Falls.
70 households received letters in late April, advising them they were out of compliance ...
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Thief River Falls honors police officer slain in 1962
At the age of 32, Sgt. Donald Myers took his last breath as a husband, a father and an officer of the Thief River Falls Police Department.
Myers died on Feb. 17, 1962, after a suspect shot him in the chest with a rifle following a car chase on U.S. Highway 59 through rural...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 5-14-2014
Numerous traffic offenses are included in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.
Thief River Falls Police Department cases
Adam Wade Johnson, 29, Thief River Falls, second degree driving while impaired, $1,815, 90 days in jail, supervised probation...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
TRF man sentenced for felony charge
A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Monday, May 5 in Pennington County District Court for a felony charge of receiving stolen property.
Robert Leonhard Chute, 27, was sentenced to 19 months in prison. That sentence is to be served concurrently with another case. He was ordered to...
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Meyers Memorial Dedication Wednesday
The Memorial Plaque will be installed this week at the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center, with a special dedication Wednesday afternoon at at City Hall …
A permanent tribute to fallen Thief River Falls Police Officer, Sgt. Donald Meyers, killed in the line of duty, May 17th 1...
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Monday, May 12, 2014
City Leaders Stumped on Status of Pool Study
They don’t know but they are promising to find out …
Mayor Jim Dagg and City Administrator Larry Kruse on River Currents last week, concerning the status of a $30,000 feasibility study, requested by TRF Forward and funded by the City in 2012 – to pin down the specifics in financing and maint...
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Timothy R. Swanson 53
Timothy R. Swanson
Grygla, MN, 53, died Thursday May 8, 2014 at Lifecare Medical Center, Roseau, MN.
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Timothy Swanson will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Rev. Vicki...
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
LEC “Study Group” – No Recommendation
There was no recommendation Tuesday following a meeting of select Thief River Falls, Pennington County and Local Law Enforcement Officials, to discuss a potential study to, “look at ways to expand cooperation and collaboration to continue to deliver excellent Law Enforcement services a...
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Obit-DOROTHY SWANSON
Dorothy Swanson of Thief River Falls, MN, age 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home in Thief River Falls, MN.
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Dorothy Swanson will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Thief...
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Temte Announces Her Retirement
NCTC President – Dr. Anne Temte – has announced her retirement affective June 30th of next year ..
In an email to the college community yesterday, Dr. Temte says she has been considering the next phase of her life for some time and is looking forward to her final year at Northland. Tem...
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Hope for Pioneer Football Program
The suspended Northland Football Program is back in the news. Dr. Anne Temte, President of NCTC has released a letter outlining the College’s plan for the future. The contents of the letter are below:
I wanted to share with the Thief River Falls community the progress we are making on r...
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Lyle Lund, 80
Trail – Lyle Lund, age 80, of Trail, passed away on Friday, May 2, at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail with Dawn Hanson LLC officiating. Interment will be held at St. Charles...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 5-6-2014
Numerous traffic offenses and other misdemeanors are included in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.
Thief River Falls Police Department cases
Jerod Erik Carlson, 29, Thief River Falls, second degree refusal to submit to a chemical test, $890...
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Bemidji man sentenced for drug offense
A Bemidji man was sentenced Tuesday, April 29 in Pennington County District Court for a felony drug offense.
Gerald Raymond Gustafson, 52, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for a charge of fourth degree controlled substance crime. That sentence is to be served concurrently with...
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Law Makers Allow Expanded Psychiatric Care
After hearings in multiple committees in the State House and Senate, a measure to increase access to mental health care in Northwestern Minnesota is about to become law ..
The measure – sponsored by Representative Dan Fabian of Roseau – will allow the inpatient psychiatric facility at ...
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Jamie Lea Harmer
Jamie L. Harmer 32, of Thief River Falls, MN died unexpectedly while spending the winter in California.
Jamie Lea Harmer was born April 21, 1982 at Fridley, MN daughter of Kent Harmer and Linda Tollefson. She was baptized at United Church of Christ in Plato, MN. She was raised at...
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Obit – Harlen Almen
Harlen Almen of Thief River Falls, MN, age 77, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 9, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Interment will follow at St....
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Former Ramona Resident Found Dead in Riverside
A mug shot of Jamie Lea Harmer as well as a picture of a tattoo she is believed to have had.
Police have ruled the death of a former Ramona woman who was found dead in Riverside a homicide.
Jamie Lea Harmer was found along railroad tracks near Panorama Road on Sunday....
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
City and County; Joining “Forces?”
With the pending retirement of Police Chief Kim Murphy, it appears the city of Thief River Falls and Pennington County have opened a dialogue to explore what the future of law enforcement could look like – including a combined county / city law enforcement effort.
Pennington County D...
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Thief River Falls man injured in ATV accident
Accident
On April 25 at 9 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident near the intersection of 170th Avenue Northeast and 152nd Street Northeast. At the time of the accident, Ryan Arik Olson, 34, Thief River Falls, was driving a 1986 Honda 250cc. According to the r...
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Court cases include misdemeanor offenses
Numerous traffic offenses are included in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.
Minnesota State Patrol cases
Isabella Marie Yoder, 16, St. Hilaire, 74/55, $145
Raymond Charles Rathsack, 35, Oklee, no seat belt worn, $110
Kathryn Ann Renwick, 50,...
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Monday, April 28, 2014
Edna Omlid
Edna Omlid of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly Goodridge, MN age 92, died peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2014 at Greenleaf Senior Living Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Ekelund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN...
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Edna Omlid
Edna Omlid of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly Goodridge, MN age 92, died peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2014 at Greenleaf Senior Living Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Ekelund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN...
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Obit-Clifford Vincent Davis
Clifford Vincent Davis
February 15, 1925 – April 24, 2014
Clifford Davis, 89, a lifelong Halma, Minnesota resident, passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock, Minnesota on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Clifford Vincent Davis was born at Halma February 15, 1925, the son o...
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3 Injured in Second #59 Accident
3 people were injured in a head on collision Saturday Morning on Highway 59 in Red Lake County ..
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the drivers of both vehicles – 57 year old George Eby of St. Louis Park, and 57 year old Chyrle LaDuke of Cass Lake – were injured along with a passenger in ...
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Commercial Service to Return in June
Commercial flights are expected to resume from the Regional Airport – South of Thief River Falls in Rocksbury Township – this June, after the federal government approved an Essential Air Service contract with Great Lakes Airlines, out of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Great Lakes is the same air...
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Olson Remembered on Arbor Day
The memory of a Thief River Falls City Official will be honored today – during the National Recognition of Arbor Day, observed by tradition on the last Friday in April ..
First Grade Classes at Challenger Elementary School will plant a tree in honor of long time City Forester, Myles Ol...
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Judge Says He will Accept Reprimand
A Northwestern Minnesota Judicial Officer says he will not appeal a reprimand from the State Board of Judicial Standards.
The reprimand was issued this week against District Court Judge Steven Cahill with chambers in Moorhead. The reprimand follows a 9 month investigation and...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 4-23-2014
Pennington County Sheriff’s office cases
Amanda Lea Drury,20, St. Hilaire, disorderly conduct, $135, 10 days in jail to be served as work release or STS, fifth degree assault, $50, 10 days in jail to be served as work release or STS, that sentence is to be served concurrently with the ...
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Red Lake woman sentenced for felony theft
A Red Lake woman was sentenced Monday, April 14 in Pennington County District Court for a charge of felony theft.
Amy Lynn Cook, 25, Red Lake, received a five-year stay of imposition. A misdemeanor charge of giving a false name to a peace officer was dismissed. As a condition of the...
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Marc Chaput
Marc Chaput of Red Lake Falls, MN died at his home near Red Lake Falls, on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10:30 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN with Father Robert Schreiner and Deacon Denny Bivens Officiating....
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2 Injured in Motorcycle Accidents
Two area motorcycle accidents – both resulting in injuries – were reported by local law enforcement over the long holiday weekend.
38 year old Shannon Scott of Thief River Falls was injured after the motorcycle she was driving struck the right side curb while negotiating a turn left on...
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GMR Business Mgr Accused of Misconduct
A former business manager for the Greenbush Middle River School District is facing legal troubles.
Officials in Roseau County say 59 year old Arlys Strandberg allegedly paid herself and other staff members too much overtime. She is also accused of falsifying financial records in 2012 and 2013 ...
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Still No Plea in Solicitation Case
An Omnibus Hearing has been scheduled in June for a Thief River Falls man accused in a Kittson County Under-Cover Operation …
51 year old Marty Johnson remains free after posting $5000 cash bond, after he was charged in Kittson County District Court with 3 counts of Electronic S...
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Sylvia T. Gregerson, 84
Spokane, Wash. – Sylvia T. Gregerson, 84, formerly of Thief River Falls, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 after a brief struggle with cancer.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Heritage Funeral Home in Spokane, Wash.
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Eugene P. Malone, 74
Bluegrass – Eugene Patrick Malone, 74, father of Thief River Falls resident Bryan Malone, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, April 16, at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Bluegrass, with Father Arlie ...
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Ryker Klinke, 6 months
Thief River Falls – Ryker Klinke, six month old son of Brittney Klinke and Brandon Busse of Thief River Falls and formerly Fosston, passed away on Wednesday, April 16 at Sanford Hospital Pediatric ICU in Fargo, N.D.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at...
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Monday, April 21, 2014
Karen Bauer
Karen Bauer, age 57 of Thief River Falls, MN, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2014, peacefully at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Mark Helgeland and Rev. Ben Carlsen...
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
Gothberg NCAA Player of the Month!
University of North Dakota sophomore goaltender, and Thief River Falls native, Zane Gothberg has been named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Player of the Month.
Gothberg, backstopped North Dakota to a NCAA Midwest Regional championship and a Frozen Four appearance. He a...
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Thief River Falls man faces charges in Marshall County high-speed chase
A Thief River Falls man led Marshall County deputies on a chase at more than 120 mph in a stolen car Monday, authorities said.
According to a news release from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Christian B. Potucek, 20, appeared Wednesday in district court in Warren on...
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Nominations Open for Hall of Fame
Nominations are currently being solicited for the 2014 Prowler Hall of Fame. The 2014 Prowler Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored in conjunction with the 2014 Homecoming weekend, September 26th & 27th.
Philosophy: That membership is reserved for those who have distinguished ...
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More Post Season Honors for Pioneer Women’s Basketball
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The NJCAA national office announced the 2013-14 Spalding® NJCAA Women’s Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year Tuesday. Trinity Valley (Texas) sophomore forward Adut Bulgak, Mesa (Ariz.) sophomore guard Peace Amukamara and Northland (Minn.) sophomore cen...
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Hoffner returning to Minnesota State-Mankato
(Mankato, MN) – Minnesota State University-Mankato is apologizing to fired football coach Todd Hoffner and bringing him back to the job today.
An arbitrator ruled last week that he was fired unfairly over allegations of having pornographic photos of his kids on his university-issued ...
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Suspects identified in shooting of Norman County Deputy
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the suspect in an officer involved shooting which took place this morning in Norman County in northwestern Minnesota.19-year-old Steven Anthony Henderson is being held in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in...
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St. Hilaire man has charges pending for escape from custody
Escape from custody and fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle
On April 11 at 10:07 p.m., the sheriff’s office questioned Jordan Jeffrey Juneau, 27, St. Hilaire, regarding an alleged assault in Red Lake County. Juneau’s bond was then revoked for a Marshall County o...
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Court cases include misdemeanor offenses
Numerous traffic offenses and other misdemeanors are included in the latest edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin.
Thief River Falls Police Department cases
Alexander Gene Johnson, 21, Grand Forks, N.D., second degree driving while impaired, $1,215, one year...
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Veronica J. Besmehn, 60
Brainerd – Veronica Jane Besmehn, age 60, Brainerd area resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2014.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 12 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Brainerd.
She was born in Terrebonne, on Oct. 26, 1953 to George and J...
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Josephine Teggatz, 91
Red Lake Falls – Josephine Teggatz, 91, of Red Lake Falls, died on Monday, April 14, 2014 in Sleepy Eye.
Funeral arrangements being made with Johnson Funeral Service of Red Lake Falls.
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Peterson hosts UAS Meeting in TRF
Minnesota’s 7th District Congressman Collin Peterson and Senator Al Franken were in Thief River Falls on Tuesday, April 15th, to herald the emerging Unmanned Aerial Systems program.
The meeting, which was held in Northland Community and Technical College’s Aerospace facility at the Re...
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Suspect apprehended in Norman County Deputy shooting
UPDATE: The suspect was apprehended 2 miles north of crime scene. Earlier story follows.
PERLEY, Minn. – A Norman County sheriff’s deputy was shot and wounded this morning near Perley and authorities are searching for the shooter.
Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist said his d...
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Norman County deputy shot
A Norman County deputy has been shot near Perley, Minn. at around 8:30 Tuesday morning and is currently en route to a Fargo hospital. The suspect remains at large. We will have more information as it becomes available.
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Monday, April 14, 2014
Verna Kaisler,95
Verna Kaisler
Thief River Falls, MN age 95, died on Sunday evening, April 13, 2014 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN with her loving son at her side.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River...
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Obit-Betty Nicholls
Betty Nicholls, age 87 of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully April 11, 2014 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with...
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Obit-Dale LeRoy Grandstrand
Dale LeRoy Grandstrand
(August 4, 1934 – April 11, 2014)
Dale LeRoy Grandstrand was born August 4, 1934 in Augsburg Township, to Albert & Edith (Blomquist) Grandstrand. Dale was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the rural Salem Church near Stephen. He was an active m...
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
TRF Police Presentation Today
“Cons and Scams” is the title of a presentation today in Thief River Falls – an educational focus to give local seniors the information they need to protect themselves from the growing number of clever telephone scams designed to rob them of their money and their financial ident...
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Frank. L. Donarski, 73
Grand Forks, N.D. – Frank L. Donarski, 73, Grand Forks, N.D., formerly of Thief River Falls, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 8, at Sharon Lutheran Church of Grand Forks.
Interment was held at...
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Maury T. Byron, 58
Fargo, N.D. – Maury T. Byron, 58, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, with...
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Elaine Kayser, 94
Thief River Falls – Elaine Kayser, 94, Thief River Falls, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls.
Arrangements are being made with Johnson Funeral Service of Thief River Falls.
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Mike Larson, 41
Fosston – Mike Larson, 41, of Fosston, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Bagley, due to a work related accident.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 7 at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston, with the Rev. Paul Magelssen officiating. Michael Ross Larson was born on...
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Monday, April 7, 2014
House, Senate agree on minimum wage increase
Legislative leaders agreed to raise the Minnesota minimum wage to $9.50 an hour in 2016, with lower wages for small businesses, those undergoing training, teens and some foreign workers.
The deal announced today includes a provision that beginning in 2018 all wages would increase each...
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Dayton Appoints Schieferdecker
Marshall County has a new District Court Judge, and it is a name listeners will recognize …
Governor Mark Dayton has appointed Assistant States Attorney, Eric Schieferdecker, to the post, replacing Judge Donald Aandal, who resigned earlier this year to join the law firm of Marshall C...
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Greenwood Underpass Temporarily Closed
An advisory to motorists this morning that the Greenwood Street Underpass is temporarily closed due to flooding …
Pennington County Dispatch used the Code Red Messaging System to send out an advisory overnight.
Flooding had been anticipated after contractors were unable to complete t...
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Benefit For Thief River Falls Teen With Cancer Starts Today
A restaurant in Thief River Falls is kicking off a week-long fundraiser tomorrow night to help a local teenager who is battling cancer.
Fifteen-year-old Gracie Woods was diagnosed with bone cancer three years ago.
Last month, she learned the cancer has spread to her lungs and chemo is no...
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Plane and horse thief again a wanted man
A northwest Minnesota man convicted in recent months of stealing a plane in Roseau County, a horse trailer in Clearwater County and a horse in Marshall County, is wanted again – and his mother says she has filed a complaint against him with police.
Geoffrey Marshall Biteman, who t...
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Friday, April 4, 2014
Obit- Jerome Skjerping
Jerome Skjerping 79, of Thief River Falls, MN died on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 1:30 PM at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN w...
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Obit – Kathryn Olson
Kathryn Olson
Thief River Falls, MN age 59 died peacefully of natural causes at her residence on Thursday, April 3, 2014.
A Celebration Of Life Service for Kathryn Olson will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will...
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Obit – Mark Lindholm
Mark Lindholm of Thief River Falls, MN age 48 died on Sunday, March 30, 2014 as the result of a house fire.
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Mark Lindholm will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Robert Dahlen...
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
“First Lady of City Finance”
For 18 years she has been part of County Government. This week Angela Philipp became the second “First Lady” of City Finance ..
On a unanimous vote, the Thief River Falls City Council Tuesday night hired Philipp, the former Pennington County Deputy Auditor/Treasurer, to replace long ...
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Fosston Man Killed in Accident at BHP
Funeral Services will be held next Monday for a Fosston man who died this week following an industrial accident in Bagley ..
Mike Larson – an employee of Bagley Hardwood Products – died at the scene of the accident, after the jacket he was wearing became entangled in the pulley of an ...
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