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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pennington County Court Calendar 5-2-2014

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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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