Pennington County Commissioners this week heard from representatives of Enbridge Energy concerning a 2.6 billion dollar pipeline renovation project; the replacement of Line #3 – originally laid through Northwestern Minnesota by the former Lakehead Pipeline in the...
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Pipeline Adds Millions in Tax Revenue
Sports Headlines 1.30.15
(Calgary, Alberta) — Devan Dubnyk stopped 28 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Wild blanked the Flames 1-0 in Calgary. Zach Parise netted his 20th goal of the year for the games lone score. The win gives Minnesota its second straight coming off the All-Star break....
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Tough 3rd Quarter for Arctic Cat
“Bold actions are necessary to return to growth.”
That was the comment Wednesday from Arctic Cat President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Metz, as the company reported a 14 percent drop in third quarter sales on operating profit of 6 million compared to 18...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
City approves law enforcement agreement
The Thief River Falls City Council approved an estimated $1.2 million three-year lease and dispatch/records agreement with Pennington County at its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20. The council approved the agreement as part of its consent agenda.
As part of the lease and...
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Sports Headlines 1.28.15
(Edmonton, Alberta) — Charlie Coyle’s goal with less than five minutes to go in the third period lifted the Wild to a 2-1 win over the Oilers in Edmonton. Nino Niederreiter found the back of the net in the first for Minnesota, which stopped a two-game slide. Devan Dubnyk...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Two people injured after broadside accident
Theft under $500
On Jan. 25 at 5:17 p.m., police received a report of a theft at Walmart. Karley Shay Underdahl, 20, and Danielle Marie Weckwerth, 18, both of Thief River Falls, have been cited for theft. They allegedly stole less than $250 in merchandise.
Accident
On Jan. 23 at 9:20...
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Local Arctic Blast Football Roster
The Thief River Falls Chamber on Monday announced the line up for a friendly Charity Game of 9 “Man” Flag Football, pitting local talent against a team put together by none other than the Minnesota Vikings.
The Game of Flag Football is part of the Minnesota Vikings Arctic Blast Cha...
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Monday, January 26, 2015
2 Injured in Glare Ice Accident
Two people were injured in an accident in glare ice conditions last Friday in Pennington County.
According to a spokesperson for the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department, the drivers of both vehicles; 38 year old Mark Trochmann of Thief River Falls, and 25 year old Hana...
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I-500 Cancelled!
Is a statement released Monday, January 27 by USXC:
Due to changing weather conditions we are going to cancel this year’s Seven Clans I-500 race. Predicted snow does not materialize and temps are much warmer than forecasted. I rode from Winnipeg to the Seven Clans Casino on Friday. At ...
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Obit- Lillian Stewart
Lillian “Susie” Stewart, Thief River Falls, MN, 96, died Friday, January 16, 2015 with family by her side at the Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at United Methodist Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev...
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Mae Geer
Mae Geer of Middle River, MN, 88 years, 7 months and 25 days, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, Greenbush, MN.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with Pastor Ollie...
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
Obit-Mae Geer
Mae Geer of Middle River, MN, 88 years, 7 months and 25 days, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, Greenbush, MN.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with Pastor Ollie...
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Walker Welcomed to Fire Department
The Thief River Falls City Council this week hired a new, full time fire fighter and agreed to post for the position of Co-Fire Chief in the Thief River Falls Fire Department.
Fire Fighter Scott Walker was hired as the newest full time member of the Thief River Falls Fire Department....
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Pastor Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Bail has been set at $800,000 for a Shevlin area man and Lutheran Minister accused of criminal sexual conduct involving children.
42 year old Scott Morey was charged Friday in Clearwater County District Court in Bagley, with 16 felony counts, including 8 counts of criminal sexual...
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Obit – Gary L. Becklund
Gary L. Becklund, 84, of rural Stephen, MN., died unexpectedly at his home on Thur., Jan. 15, 2015.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Thur., Jan. 22, 2015, at the Collins Funeral Chapel in Karlstad with Pastor Mark Hanson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...
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Sports Headlines 1.21.15
(Lincoln, NE) – Andre Hollins had 21 points and 11 rebounds but it wasn’t enough as Minnesota lost 52-49 at Nebraska. Joey King was the only other player in double figures with 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who fell to 12-and-8 on the season and 1-and-6 in the Big Te...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Police receive a report of Check forgery
Check forgery under $2,500
After an investigation into a forgery reported at Petro Pumper on Dec. 14, two people have charges pending. Amy Leah Rabey, 24, and Austin Ray Mueller, 18, both of Thief River Falls, have charges pending for check forgery under $2,500. The investigation...
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William Bulger
William John Bulger of Thief River Falls, MN age 87 died peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with his loving family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in ...
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Saturday, January 17, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Darlene Kezar
Darlene Kezar of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls. Burial will...
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Eagle River Derby this Weekend!
(Eagle River, WI) – The biggest event in oval track snowmobile racing is underway through Sunday, January 18th in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
It’s the running of the 52nd Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby. Drivers from all over the country and world, from...
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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Greenbush High School Eliminates Book Fee
In some ways, it is the same complaint we all have about college text books – you buy the book, pass the class and now – you’re out the money and what to do with a text you’ll never use again?
While high school text books may see years-worth of use, college texts used by High Sch...
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Obit Darlene Kezar
Darlene Kezar of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls. Burial will...
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Sports Headlines 1.15.15
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild have acquired goaltender Devan Dubnyk from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2015 third-round draft pick. The 28-year-old Dubnyk went 9-5-and-2 with a 2.72 goals-against-average in 19 games with Arizona this season. The Wild also placed blueliners...
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I-500 Route Change
USXC Race Director Brian Nelson has made a decision to change the route of this year’s 2015 USXC Winnipeg to Willmar I-500. Because of the low snow fall the state has received, the conditions to run along the previously dictated route will not be possible, therefore, the route ...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Snowdrifters Meeting Thursday
With all the new snow and a break in bitter cold, a reminder that the Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club will host their January Membership Meeting Thursday (January 15th) at 7pm at the Elks Club in down town Thief River Falls.
Membership Chair Tom Wang says all snowmobilers are...
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Obit-Ann Stanina
Ann Cecilia Stanina of Thief River Falls, MN age 91 died peacefully on January 12, 2015 at Elim Rehab & Care Center in Fargo, ND.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church on with Father Rick Lambert presiding. B...
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Team USA U18 Women win Gold
BUFFALO, New York — U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team captain Jincy Dunne (O’Fallon, Mo./St. Louis Lady Blues U19) tallied two goals, including the gold-medal clinching goal, in an exciting 3-2 overtime victory against rival Canada in the 2015 International Ice Hockey Federatio...
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Sports Headlines 1.13.15
(Grand Forks, ND) — North Dakota goalie Zane McIntyre is the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Week for the third time in five weeks. McIntyre registered season-best save totals on consecutive nights as North Dakota battled conference rival Minnesota Duluth...
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Monday, January 12, 2015
Arlyne Silk
Arlyne Silk of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 96. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 16, 2015 at Ekelund Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN, with Rev. Bob...
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AnnaJane Foley
AnnaJane Foley (known as Annie and Granny Annie) peacefully passed away on January 8, 2015. She was under the care of Hospice and the Evergreens of Fargo during the final stages of her dementia process. She was a few days short of reaching her 69th birthday.
AnnaJane was born J...
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Obit-AnnaJane Foley
AnnaJane Foley (known as Annie and Granny Annie) peacefully passed away on January 8, 2015. She was under the care of Hospice and the Evergreens of Fargo during the final stages of her dementia process. She was a few days short of reaching her 69th birthday.
AnnaJane was born J...
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Oklee Man Charged With Kidnapping & Beating His Wife
A northwestern Minnesota man is in jail, after allegedly, brutally beating and kidnapping his wife.
Thirty-two year old Jason Ventura of Oklee faces charges of “Kidnapping”, “Domestic Assault by Strangulation” and “Domestic Assault”.
Oklee is 30 miles southeast of Thief River Falls.
T...
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Thursday, January 8, 2015
TRF Man Charged in Altercation with Police
A Thief River Falls Man is free after posting bail, following a chase and altercation with Police Officers Monday night.
24 year old Nicholas Lynn Olson made his first appearance Wednesday in Pennington County District Court before District Judge Jeffery Remick. Charges include...
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015
TRF man charged with assault
A Thief River Falls man has been charged after he allegedly kicked his father in the ribs, breaking two to three rib tips on New Year’s Day.
Jerod Erik Carlson, 30, has been charged with felony third degree assault and gross misdemeanor domestic assault, according to the co...
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Sports Headlines 1.7.15
(Minneapolis, MN) – The NFL Players Association’s lawsuit against the league on behalf of suspended Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is set to begin February 6th. Pro Football Talk reports Peterson and the NFLPA are hoping for a resolution by the time the new league ...
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
One Charged in Alleged Assault
A Thief River Falls man made his first appearance in Pennington County District Court Monday, following an altercation that injured another man late last week.
According to a Police Spokesperson, 30 year old Jerod Erik Carlson was taken into custody following an alleged assault that...
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G. Walter Wicklander
G. Walter Wicklander of Thief River Falls, MN, 86, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 Havenwood Care Center, Bemidji, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Voelker, officiating. Burial...
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Sports Headlines 1.5.15
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves continue their four-game homestand tonight against the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center. Minnesota has dropped 11 in-a-row following its 101-89 setback to Utah on Saturday. The T’wolves are just 5-and-27 overall. The Nuggets come in...
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Friday, January 2, 2015
Oklee man sentenced for a felony charge of terroristic threats
Dale Arvid Toren, 57, Oklee, was granted a five-year stay of imposition for a felony charge of terroristic t h r e a t s (threat to commit ).
Toren was given credit for two days served in jail. That sentence is concurrent with his Red Lake County court file. He was ordered to serve...
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Thursday, January 1, 2015
Red Lake man sentenced for a felony offense
Ira James Lussier, 24, Red Lake, was sentenced for a felony offense of fifth degree controlled substance crime. He was ordered to serve 15 months in prison concurrently with another case. Lussier was ordered to supply a DNA sample. He was ordered to not use or possess firearms or...
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Sports Headlines 1.1.15
(Orlando, FL) – The 25th-ranked Golden Gophers meet the 16th-ranked Missouri Tigers today in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The Gophers finished the regular season 8-and-4. Mizzou went 10-and-3.
(Bozeman, MT) – North Dakota men’s hoops is on the...
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