No injuries are reported in a fire that destroyed a garage Saturday in Smiley Township.
According to a spokesman at the Thief River Falls Fire Hall, the call for assistance came in just before 8:30pm to the Brian Bruggeman home at 140th Street Northeast.
Crews arrived to find the 16 by 22,...
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Monday, October 31, 2016
No Injuries in Rural Fire
Shop Local Back on the Streets!
A hint of Holiday Shopping was in the air with the staff of Thief River Falls Radio hitting the streets last week – with the return of the Shop Local and Everybody Wins Promotion.
Our staff was back for another year – once again running down unsuspecting shoppers with envelopes...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 10-31-2016
Shelly Rae Hlucny, 45, Wannaska, stay of adjudication for a charge of issuance of a worthless check and continued, $50, probation to the court for one year, $69.04 in restitution Jason Michael Nelson, 44, Grand Forks, N.D., 75/55, $225. Thief River Falls Police Department cases Noelle Brianne...
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Louis Lallier
Louis Lallier, 71, of Plummer, MN died peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. Burial will be at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery ...
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Sports Shorts 10.31.16
(Eden Prairie, MN) — The Vikings battle the Bears on “Monday Night Football” tonight in Chicago. The Vikes are 5-and-1 after falling to the Eagles 21-10 in Philadelphia. Chicago enters at 1-and-6. The Vikings have won three straight in the series and are 57-50-and-2 in the...
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
Pennington County court calendar 10/28/2016 to 11/04/2016
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Saturday, October 29, 2016
Pennington County Jail In Custody 10-28-2016
Chute, Robert Leonhard M 30 282 10-22-2016 08:15 M – COURT/PENDING – 609.72.1(3) Disorderly Conduct-Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Ob G – COURT/PENDING – 609.2231.1(b) Assault – 4th Degree – Peace Officer – Physic Kaya, Gavriil Stafan M 26 266 10-13-2016...
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Sports Shorts 10.29.16
(Champaign, IL) — The Golden Gophers seek their third straight win as they visit Illinois today in Big Ten action. The Gophers are 5-and-2 on the year and 2-and-2 in conference play. The Illini enter at 2-and-5 and 1-and-3. Kick-off is at 11 a.m.
(Undated) — The North Dakota State...
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Norskies drop home debut!
SIJHL MEDIA UPDATE
Release Date: Friday, Oct. 28, 2016
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. – An early four-goal splurge sent the English River Miners to their franchise record eighth Superior International Junior Hockey League victory in succession Friday as they spoiled the Thief River Falls home debut wi...
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Pro wrestling event to honor Anthony Fellman killed in car crash near Thief River Falls
A pro wrestling company from northern Minnesota will host a fundraising event in honor of a 7-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash earlier this month while waiting for a bus to take him to school. Northern Star Entertainment Pro Wrestling will sponsor the Anthony Fellman Memorial All-Star...
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Sports Shorts 10.28.16
(Buffalo, NY) — Devan Dubnyk logged his second straight shutout, leading the Wild to a 4-0 win over the Sabres. Dubnyk stopped 38 shots en route to his 21st career shutout. Ryan Suter, Joel Ericsson Ek, Jason Zucker and Mikko Koivu all scored to help Minnesota improve to 5-2-and-1. The...
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
No Change in County Health Insurance Costs
Is group coverage the key when it comes to managing policies and expenses in the Obama Care Age of Health Care Coverage?
That is what many agents are telling their customers, after the State of Minnesota allowed insurance providers to to more than double premiums next year on independent...
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Sports Shorts 10.27.16
(Memphis, TN) — The Timberwolves led by as many as 17 but couldn’t hold on during an opening-night, 102-98, loss to the Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 of his 21 points in the first quarter. Andrew Wiggins had a team-high 25. The T’wolves will now...
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Pioneer Women #1 in Pre-Season Rankings
(Thief River Falls, MN) — The Northland Community and Technical College Women’s Basketball Team sits atop a recent NCJAA Pre-Season Division III Poll.
Northland returns three players from the 2016 National Runner-Up team. The Pioneer women were the 2014 NJCAA Division III Na...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Argyle Woman Missing for Two Decades
It is a case with .many clues and .few answers.
Why a 41 year old mother of 4 and successful business woman would walk away from her friends, leaving her coat and purse behind, never to be seen again.
It is 20 years ago today, October 26th, 1996, that Veronica “Voni” Lenhart...
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TRF Police Report 10-26-2016
Felony stalking and felony violation of a protection order On Oct. 17 at 6:47 p.m., police received a report of stalking along Highway 59. Carlos Martinez, 30, Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony stalking and felony violation of a protection order. He was arrested. Martinez allegedly...
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Roger Rivera Sr.
Roger Anthony Rivera Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, October 22nd 2016. He was born April 14, 1943, son of Alice and Tony Rivera. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday October 29, at the VFW Post 2793(Horace Ave N) in Thief River Falls 12:30pm – 4:00pm....
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Everett Johnson
Everett Johnson, formerly of Goodridge, MN passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at his daughter Becky’s home in St. Cloud, MN; he was 77 years old. Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge. He is survived by his da...
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Lyle Haagenson
Lyle Haagenson, 78 of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family at his side.
Funeral service to celebrate Lyle’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Ho...
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Sports Shorts 10.26.16
(Boston, MA) — The Wild scored four times in the second period en route to a 5-0 win over the Bruins in Boston. Charlie Coyle, Chris Stewart, Ryan Suter and Jason Zucker all lit the lamp in the big period. Devan Dubnyk stopped all 27 shots he faced to log his 20th career shutout. Minnesota...
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McIntyre makes NHL debut!
Zane McIntyre made his National Hockey League debut last night in a relief role for the Boston Bruins. The former Thief River Falls Prowler and UND goalie was called up late last week after injuries depleted the Boston goalie corps.
McIntyre stopped 15 of 17 shots he faces in the final 30...
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Sunday Halloween Event at the C’mon Inn
Consider it Halloween Trick or Treating for the 21st Century.
The Third Annual Great Halloween Event, sponsored by ACE Rent-All this Sunday; at the C’mon Inn, on Highway #59 east in Thief River Falls ..
Organizer Tom Kalinowski says it is for one and all, all inclusive and all...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Minnesotans Drowning in Health Care Premiums
He says State Budget Reserves are intended for “Rainy Days” and – right now – the Governor says it is “pouring” on some Minnesotans.
In an open letter to the Media, Governor Mark Dayton this week called on leadership in both parties of the State House and...
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October the Start of the Influenza Season
October is the start of the influenza season and health officials are reminding Minnesotans, especially the elderly, to get their flu shots.
Pennington and Red Lake County Nurse Anita Cardinal on a recent edition of River Currents said hand washing is key to keep from spreading the flu and the...
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Drug dealer Sasha Lee Carriere gets a stay of adjudication for a felony charge
Sasha Lee Carriere, 21, Crookston, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance crime and continued, $125, supervised probation for five years, provide a DNA sample, not to use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, chemical assessment, take medications ...
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Sports Shorts 10.25.16
(Boston, MA) — The Wild resume their four-game road trip tonight in Boston against the Bruins. Minnesota has lost the first two on the trek after Sunday’s 6-3 setback to the Islanders in New York. The Wild are 3-2-and-1 overall. The B’s are 3-and-2.
(Memphis, TN) — The...
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Norma Hutchinson
Norma Hutchinson of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM, on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp...
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Richard John Rud sentenced for a felony charge of fleeing in a motor vehicle
Richard John Rud, 46, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for a felony charge of fleeing in a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana. A gross misdemeanor charge of driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety and a misdemeanor charge of r...
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Clifton D. Shumway
Clifton D. Shumway was born on September 30, 1955, and passed away on September 04, 2016. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 4:00pm at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls, MN for those who wish to attend.
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Marjorie Steinhauer
Marjorie Steinhauer, 83, of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Holt with Rev. Cathie Rhodes officiating. Burial will...
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Sports Shorts 10.24.16
(Philadelphia, PA) — Philadelphia’s defense pressured former teammate Sam Bradford all game long, as the Eagles handed the Vikings their first loss of the season, 21-10. The Eagles recovered two of Bradford’s four fumbles on the day, while adding an interception, six sacks and...
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Sunday, October 23, 2016
UPDATE: WANTED Joel Lynn Blazek DOB 11/28/1973
WANTED: Joel Blazek— Warrant for Probation Violation, for check forgery. Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161 Case No. 57-CR-15-154 Probation Violation – Check Forgery
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Brown Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge
Claiming he has no memory of exact events, a Thief River Falls man Friday plead guilty to an amended plea, in a shooting that critically injured a man last year in Pennington County.
24 year old Trevor Lee Brown plead guilty to First Degree Assault during a hearing Friday before District Judge...
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Pennington County court calendar 10/21/2016 to 10/28/2016
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Trevor Lee Brown pleads guilty to shooting Ryan Houle
A Thief River Falls man has pleaded guilty to shooting another man during a birthday party in rural Pennington County, Minn. Three days after his trial started, Trevor Lee Brown, 24, ended more than a year of court filings and delays by pleading guilty Friday in Pennington County District Court...
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Local sex offender Jesus Octavio Peralta sentenced for felony offenses
Jesus Octavio Peralta, 39, was sentenced for felony offenses of felon in possession of ammunition and fifth degree controlled substance crime. A jury convicted him of the two offenses after a trial. Before jury deliberations, another felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance crime was...
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Sports Shorts 10.21.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Los Angeles Sparks are WNBA champions. Nneka Ogwumike’s putback with less than four seconds left pushed the Sparks past the Lynx 77-76 in the deciding Game Five of the WNBA Finals in Minnesota. Minnesota had a final shot to win, but Lindsay Whalen’s...
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Orville Joppru
Orville Joppru of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Thief River Care Center, with his family by his side at the age of 91.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN...
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Minnesota State Patrol investigating Fatal Accident East of Warren
The Minnesota State Patrol was at the scene of a fatal traffic accident with 2 males involved, reported just after 7am this morning on Highway #1, at milepost 28, east of Warren in Marshall County. At mid-morning, traffic continued to be detoured around the accident scene. Little information is...
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Victim in Fatal Accident Identified
The Minnesota State Patrol reports a fatal accident this morning, at milepost 28, east of Warren in Marshall County.
State Troopers say 24 year old David Knutson of Warren was killed when the east bound 1997 Chevy Blazer he was driving crossed the center line of Highway #1, striking a west bound...
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Name released in fatal accident
David S Knutson,24, of Warren, died this morning on Highway #1, east of Warren in Marshall County. According to the State Patrol a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer driven by David S Knutson was Eastbound on Hwy 1 and crossed the center line and struck the drivers side of a Peterbuilt semi driven by Mark...
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Fatal Accident East of Warren
The Minnesota State Patrol was at the scene of a fatal traffic accident, reported just after 7am this morning on Highway #1, at milepost 28, east of Warren in Marshall County.
At mid-morning, traffic continued to be detoured around the accident scene. Little information is available at this time...
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Sports Shorts 10.20.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 101-94 preseason win over the Grizzlies at Target Center. Gorgui Dieng added 19 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which is 4-and-2. The T’wolves close out the preseason tomorrow against...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
State Patrol Revises Norman County Accident Report
Story Update: October 19th 2016
The Minnesota State Patrol has revised an earlier report, concerning a fatal crash that took the life of an Ada High School Student Sunday.
According to Sgt. Jesse Grabow, investigators now believe the Dodge Avenger, driven by 16 year old Carter Peterson of Ada,...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 10-19-1016
Thief River Falls Police Department cases Douglas James Suronen, 50, Thief River Falls, two offenses of third degree DWI, for each offense: $915, one year in jail with 275 days stayed for four years, that sentence is to be served concurrently with another case, supervised probation for four...
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Epiphany Station Under Construction
Construction is officially underway in down town Thief River Falls, as Epiphany Station replaces their themed “gas station” worship center with a new church facility.
Pastor Matty Towse says their plan is to move far beyond Sunday Morning Worship.
The congregation has long pursued a...
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Two Thief River Falls Police Officers to receive Life Saving awards
Officers Ryan Bassett and Ben Tureson will receive their latest award at Tuesday’s Thief River Falls City Council meeting. Last month, Officers Ryan Bassett and Ben Tureson responded to the call of an unresponsive man at a local Thief River motel. They started CPR and man was transported...
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Body of Missing Hunter Located
Searchers in Marshall County have recovered the body of a lone hunter, missing since Monday in Thief Lake Township, northeast of Middle River.
Marshall County Sheriff, Jason Boman, identifies the victim as Richard Sheik, 65, of Pequot Lakes, the body found yesterday afternoon, 100 yards from his...
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Council Approves K9 Unit Addition
With Chief Dick Wittenberg, Pennington County Sheriff, Ray Kuznia and School Superintendent Bradley Bergstrom present, the Thief River Falls City Council this week gave their approval to a proposal to seek private funding to initiate a K9 Unit within the Thief River Falls Police Department.
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TRF Police Report 10-19-2016
Accident On Oct. 13 at 8:46 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident near the intersection of 180th Street Northeast and 110th Avenue Northeast. At the time of the accident, Leah Kainz of Thief River Falls was driving a 2006 Chevy Silverado eastbound on 180th Street Northeast. ...
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Dorothy E. Olson
Dorothy E. Olson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Thief River Care Center at the age of 86.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Ale Tulu and Rev. John Golv officiating. Burial ...
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Sports Shorts 10.19.16
(St. Paul, MN) — Six different players lit the lamp as the Wild overwhelmed the Kings, 6-3, at The X. Erik Haula and Jason Pominville had a goal and an assist apiece for Minnesota, which improved to 2-1-and-0. Darcy Kuemper denied 27 shots in the win. The Wild host Toronto...
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
One Teen Injured One Killed in Accident
A tragic two vehicle accident Sunday injured one person and took the life of a Northwest Minnesota High School Athlete.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Carter Peterson 16, of Ada, died after the Dodge Avenger he was driving crossed into the path of a Dodge Ram Pickup Sunday night in...
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October a Deadly Month on Minnesota Roads
October has been a deadly month on Minnesota Roads, with advisories this week from the State Department of Transportation and The State Patrol.
10 people have been killed in traffic accidents since Thursday and officials are urging motorists to buckle up, watch their speed, stay alert, and ...
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Brown Shooting Trial Underway This Week
A long delayed trial is expected to get underway this week with Jury Selection scheduled to begin tomorrow in the case of Trevor Lee Brown, 24.
Brown is the Thief River Falls man charged in the August 2015 shooting of Ryan Houle during a birthday party at a rural Pennington County Home. Houle...
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Northland Pioneers football team disrespects the national anthem
LETTER FROM VFW Post 2793 all members Privilege and thankfulness are two words that come to mind after our recent experience with presenting the colors at the Northland Pioneers Homecoming football game this past Saturday. We were extremely disappointed with what we witnessed that day. As we...
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Sports Shorts 10.18.16
(Grand Forks, ND) — University of North Dakota is unanimously the top-ranked team in college hockey. The Fighting Hawks are #1 in both the USCHO.com and “USA Today” USA Hockey magazine polls. UND is 3-0-and-0 this season and hosts Bemidji State this weekend.
(St. Paul, MN)...
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Bail/Bond Set in Nelson Case
A Thief River Falls man made his first appearance in Pennington County District Court Monday, following a domestic disturbance and stand-off in the 500 block of North Main late Friday and early Saturday.
46 year old Micheal Roy Nelson is charged with 3 counts of Felony and Misdemeanor Domestic...
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Monday, October 17, 2016
John “Jack” Ellison, Jr.
John “Jack” Ellison, Jr., 86 of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his residence.
Service to Celebrate John’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 21, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Rev. John Golv will officiate. Burial at...
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Marjorie “Marge” Polansky
Marjorie “Marge” Polansky, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. ...
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Janice Anderson
Janice Anderson, 96 of Thief River Falls, MN died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN with her loving daughter at her side.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the River Of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN with ...
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Roger Swanson
Roger Swanson of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his rural Thief River Falls home.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Calvery Lutheran Church in St. Hilaire, MN with Reverend Frank Ehling officiating. Burial will be held ...
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Vernon Jorgenson
Vernon Jorgenson passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Crispin Seminary Home in Red Wing, MN. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Vicki Saude-Worthington Officiating. Burial will be held at...
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Pennington County court calendar 10/14/2016 to 10/21/2016
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Sports Shorts 10.17.16
(Los Angeles, CA) — The WNBA Finals is going to a decisive fifth game. Maya Moore dropped in 31 points as the Lynx staved off elimination with an 85-79 win over the Sparks in Game Four in Los Angeles. The best-of-five series is now tied at two games apiece. The Lynx will host Game Five on...
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Pennington County Recent arrests 10-17-2016
Name Sex Age Intake Date Charges Buschette, Christopher Thomas M 34 0-07-2016 14:47 F – A & D HOLD – 609.52.2(a)(1) Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Conse Hamre, Jack Leighton M 26 10-09-2016 23:50 M – COURT/PENDING – 609.72.1(3) Disorderly...
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Sunday, October 16, 2016
Roseau Teenager Injured in Accident
A Roseau area teenager was injured in a weekend accident on Highway #11 in Roseau County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol; 16 year old Haley Omdahl was the driver of a Pontiac Grand Am struck broadside after the car failed to yield for a frontage road stop sign.
Haley was taken to a...
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TRF man that tried to start his kid on fire arrested following a stand off
Police say they have one arrest in a near six hour standoff in Thief River Falls, that ended without incident early this morning. According to Police Chief Dick Wittenberg, Law Enforcement Center Dispatch received a call of an assault around 9:00pm Friday night at a residence in the 500 Block of...
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Saturday, October 15, 2016
Nelson in Custody / No Injuries in Overnight Stand-Off
A Thief River Falls man is in custody after an incident late Friday and early Saturday that locked down a neighborhood on North Main.
According to Thief River Falls Police; 46 year old Micheal Roy Nelson was arrested just before 11am Saturday morning, accused of assault in a stand-off that began...
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Nelson Arrested Following Overnight Stand-Off
10-15-2016Incident; Barricades Suspect
From the Thief River Falls Police Department
At approximately 1055 hours, Thief River Falls Police apprehended Michael Roy Nelson, a subject of interest in an alleged assault.
Police officers from numerous agencies assisted Thief River Falls Police in...
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One Arrest in TRF Domestic – Code Red Cancelled
Police say they have one arrest in a near six hour standoff in Thief River Falls, that ended without incident early this morning.
According to Police Chief Dick Wittenberg, Law Enforcement Center Dispatch received a call of an assault around 9:00pm Friday night at a residence in the 500 Block of...
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Friday, October 14, 2016
Flags Lowered to Honor Minnesota Veteran
Governor Mark Dayton is ordering flags to half staff tomorrow across the State and Listening Area, in honor of a soldier and Minnesota Native killed in action last week.
Staff Sgt. Adam Thomas died October 4th in a bomb explosion in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Thomas was a Green Beret who...
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One Injured in Morning Accident
One person was injured in a two vehicle accident this morning on Highway #2 in Polk County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Edward Finch, 30, of Mekinock North Dakota, was injured when the SUV he was driving drifted into the left westbound highway lane, striking the tire of a Mack...
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Township Weighs in on Liquor Application
Is it the end of the road for the Kruse In’s Off Sale Liquor application?
On a divided vote, business owner Larry Kruse yesterday was denied approval of an application for an off sale liquor license at an early morning meeting of the Rocksbury Township Board of Supervisors.
The Board took into c...
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Sports Shorts 10.14.16
(St. Louis, MO) — The Wild are off to a losing start after dropping a 3-2 decision to the Blues in the season opener in St. Louis. Ryan Suter and Charlie Coyle had goals for Minnesota. Devan Dubnyk made 31 saves in defeat. The Wild host the Jets in their home opener tomorrow.
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
TRF Police Report 10-13-2016
Terroristic threats On Oct. 9 at 9:59 p.m., police received a report of terroristic threats at the Rusty Nail. Paul Ryan Harger, 53, Thief River Falls, has charges pending for terroristic threats. He was arrested. Harger allegedly threatened to bring a shotgun into the bar after his drink was...
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George J. Poole
George J. Poole, 91, of Greenbush, MN, passed away Tues. evening, Oct. 11, 2016, at Life Care Greenbush Manor in Greenbush. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Sat., Oct. 15, at United Free Lutheran Church in Greenbush with Pastor LeRoy Peterson and Pastor Philip Rokke officiating....
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Sports Shorts 10.13.16
(St. Louis, MO) — The Wild open up the regular season tonight in St. Louis against the Blues. Their home opener is Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. The Wild look to improve on last year’s 38-33-and-11 record that saw them reach the playoffs for the fourth straight season. They...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Man dies after trench collapse
A 28-year-old Mayville, N., man was killed this weekend in Marshall County in northwest Minnesota when a trench he was working in collapsed. Benjamin Bartle, who is survived by his wife, Brandy, and a 6-month-old daughter, Bella, , was working in a trench Saturday near Alvarado, Minn., when one...
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Rocksbury to Consider Off-Sale License
Preserving public revenue faced off against free enterprise Tuesday, as Pennington County Commissioners heard from those for and against a proposed county issued, off-sale liquor license requested by the Kruse In on Highway #32, just north of the St. Hilaire City Limits.
According to County...
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Irene Svir
Funeral services for Irene Svir of Badger, MN will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 AM at Faith Lutheran Church south of Badger, MN. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 5-7 PM with a 7:00 prayer service at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau. Interment will be at the Barnett National...
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Sports Shorts 10.12.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Maya Moore tallied 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Lynx cruise past the Sparks, 79-60, in Game Two of the WNBA Finals. The victory evened the best-of-five series at one. LA hosts Game Three on Friday.
(St. Louis, MO) — The Wild open up the regular season...
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Third Street Sign; Free Speech, Bigotry or Both?
The Thief River Falls Radio News Room has received a number of calls in recent days concerning a certain campaign yard sign on Third Street in Thief River Falls, not so much for the message – which is actually so poorly worded it could be taken either one of two ways – but for the...
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Third Street Sign; Free Speech or Bigotry?
The Thief River Falls Radio News Room has received a number of calls in recent days concerning a certain campaign yard sign on Third Street in Thief River Falls, not so much for the message – which is actually so poorly worded it could be taken either one of two ways – but for the...
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TRF; Train Speeds to Increase Next Week
Be advised; Trains speeds will increase next week in Thief River Falls.
The notice this week from CP Rail; that the current 20 mile per hour speed cap will increase to 30 miles per hour beginning next Thursday.
Spokesman Andy Cummings says not all trains will be traveling at that speed, but CP...
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Explaning East Side Crossing in Fellman Accident
Although the investigation is on-going, we have learned why a Thief River Falls School Child was on the wrong side of Highway #59 when he was struck by a north bound vehicle while waiting for his school bus last Thursday morning.
According to the family of 7 year old Anthony Fellman, the school...
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Thief River Falls Police Report 10-11-2016
Felony terroristic threats, obstruction of the legal process and trespassing On Sept. 25 at 3:07 a.m., police received a report that a man was passed out in a living room at 1308 Main Ave. N. Christian Blaine Potucek, 23, Thief River Falls, has been charged with terroristic threats, obstruction...
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Sports Shorts 10.11.16
(Grand Forks, ND) — After opening the season with a pair of wins, University of North Dakota is holding onto its top ranking. The Fighting Hawks are the #1 team in the USCHO.com Division One Men’s Poll. UND continues its five-game homestand on Saturday night against Rensselaer in the...
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Monday, October 10, 2016
Another mother of the year award recipient
Fifth degree controlled substance crime and endangerment of a child On Sept. 28 at 11:23 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a report that a woman was using methamphetamine in a room while her daughter was present at Seven Clans Casino, Hotel and Water Park. Samantha Erin Hutchinson, 25, E...
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Many Important Offices Decided this Year
With one month to go before Election Day, a reminder this morning that there is so much more to this election than just the Presidential Race.
Important State, County, School and Local offices are also being decided, with more Minnesotan’s than ever before casting what we have...
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Jaws of Life Used to Extract Teen Driver
A teenage driver and a passenger in their vehicle were injured last week in a rollover south east of Warroad.
According to Roseau County Sheriff, Steve Gust, Warroad Fire Fighters used hydraulic equipment, “The Jaws of Life,” to extract the “high school aged driver” and...
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Three Injured in Polk County Accident
A Warren area man and two others were injured in an accident late last week on Highway #75 in Polk County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 61 year old Roger Kostrzewski was injured when the pickup he was driving was struck by a second vehicle that failed to yield at the intersection...
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Sports Shorts 10.10.16
(Minneapolis, MN) – The Vikings built an early 24-0 lead and never looked back as they rattled the Texans 31-13 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sam Bradford was 22-of-30 for 271 yards and two scores as Minnesota moved to 5-and-0. Adam Thielen caught seven passes for 127 yards and a touchdown whi...
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Stacy Dunham
Mass of Christian Burial for Stacy Marie Dunham, 44, of Roseau, Mn., who died Sat. morning, Oct. 1, 2016, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, will be held at 11 A.M. Sat., Oct. 8, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church. S...
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Sunday, October 9, 2016
Pennington County court calendar 10/07/2016 to 10/14/2016
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LeeVila Wallsten
LeeVila Wallsten was born to David and Lillian (Johnson) Hultgren on November 12, 1922 and grew up on the family farm near Kennedy, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Jupiter Mission Church. After graduating from Kennedy High School, she went on to complete the NYA Program at North Star ...
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Friday, October 7, 2016
Update: Authorities Look for Answers as Help Emerges for Funeral Expenses
Accident reconstruction and witness statements may yet reveal some answers, but officials with the Minnesota State Patrol say they do not know today why a Thief River Falls Elementary School Child was on the wrong side of the highway as his school bus pulled up Thursday morning.
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Remembering; Anthony Fellman
He is being remembered as a little boy with a personality that was “larger than life” ..
Anthony Fellman died Thursday near his home in rural Thief River Falls, struck by a vehicle while catching the school bus in the Thief River Falls School District.
A young man who had a turn for...
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Adam John Horachek sentenced for possession of pornographic work involving minors.
A Goodridge man was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 27 for felony possession of pornographic work involving minors. Adam John Horachek, 24, was granted a five-year stay of imposition. He was ordered to serve 80 hours of community work service. Horachek was ordered to serve supervised probation for five...
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Sports Shorts 10.7.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The unbeaten Vikings take on the Texans at home on Sunday. At 4-and-0, Minnesota gets a home game before going on a bye in Week Six. The Vikes hope to reach 5-and-0 for the first time since 2009. The Texans are 3-and-1 after beating the Titans last week.
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5th Candidate Emerges for GMR School Board
Even as mail-in ballots go out in many precincts this week, a 5th candidate is emerging in the race for school board in the Greenbush Middle River School District.
Verna Flaten, of Middle River, has announced her campaign as a rare “Write In Candidate” one of 5 people now seeking...
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Update: Authorities Confirm, Child Struck on East Side of Highway
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating an accident Thursday morning that took the life of a Challenger Elementary Student, during a school bus stop on Highway #59, South of Thief River Falls..
Officers say 7 year old Anthony Fellman was one of three children waiting to catch the school bus...
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Thursday, October 6, 2016
Update: Child / Driver in Morning Accident Identified
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating an accident this morning that took the life of a Challenger Elementary Student, during a school bus stop on Highway #59, South of Thief River Falls..
Officers say 7 year old Anthony Fellman was one of three children waiting to catch the school bus just...
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Sylvester “Syl” Narlock
Sylvester “Syl” Narlock, 87, of Warren, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016, in North Valley Health Center, Warren, surrounded by his loving family.
Sylvester Bernard was born on December 3, 1928, in rural Oslo, ND, to Harry and Mary (Rapacz) Narlock. He grew up on the family farm with his 11 ...
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Authorities have released the name of a 7-year-old boy who was killed
Authorities have released the name of a 7-year-old boy who was killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 59 at his school bus stop. Officials with the Minnesota State Patrol say Anthony Fellman, a 2nd grader at Challenger Elementary School, was killed in that accident....
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Update: Child in Morning Accident Identified
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating an accident this morning that took the life of a Challenger Elementary Student, during a school bus stop on Highway #59, South of Thief River Falls..
Officers say 7 year old Anthony Fellman was one of three children waiting for the daily school bus...
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Update: Child Killed in Accident this Morning
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a traffic accident early this morning that took the life of a child in the Thief River Falls School District.
Officers say the name of the boy – a student at Challenger Elementary School – is being withheld pending notification of...
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Child Killed in a Bus Stop Accident this Morning
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a traffic accident early this morning that took the life of a child in the Thief River Falls School District.
Officers say the name of the boy – a student at Challenger Elementary School – is being withheld pending notification of...
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Sports Shorts 10.6.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx are preparing for the WNBA Finals. They will host the Los Angeles Sparks in Game One on Sunday at Target Center. The Lynx swept Phoenix to advance, while LA knocked off Chicago in four games to move on. Minnesota is seeking its second straight WNBA...
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Local Sports Podcast, Wednesday, October 5, 2016
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TRFPD sees Squard Vehicle Upgrade
A new squad vehicle for the Thief River Falls Police Department, this one from a local vendor.
Thief River Ford was awarded the low bid last night, at $26,721, on a 2017 Ford Interceptor Utility All Wheel Drive as part of a budgeted fleet update, replacing one vehicle per year.
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Area Women to be Honored for Saving a Life
Two area women will be honored tonight, for saving the life of a young girl following a near drowning earlier this year.
Nicole Johnson and Pamela Walk will receive the Thief River Falls Area Ambulance Service Citizens Lifesaving Award, in ceremonies at Sanford Medical Center in Bagley.
Johnson...
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City to ask County to Reject Liquor License
With Alderman Josh Hagen opposed, the Thief River Falls City Council last night passed a resolution asking Pennington County Commissioners to reject a proposed Off-Sale Liquor License requested by the Kruse In on Highway #32, just outside the St. Hilaire City Limits.
City Officials said last...
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Clara Olson
Clara Evelyn Olson passed away at the age of 92 on October 3rd at the Pioneer Care Center in Erskine, MN surrounded by her loving family.
Celebration of Life for Clara Olson will start with a supper at 5:30pm followed by the Funeral Service on Saturday, October 8th at 7pm at Trinity...
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Norman Roppe
Norman Roppe of Strathcona, MN, passed away at his home while actively farming on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the age of 85.
Norman’s funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 1:00 PM at the Roppe Family Farm, 10519 430th St. NW, Strathcona, MN, with Rev. Mark Matthews o...
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Theresa Dougherty
Theresa Dougherty, 90, of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Valley Home in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert pr...
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Clarence Amiot
Clarence Amiot, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his home at the age of 88. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. John Golv and Rev. Ale Tulu officiating. Interment will...
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Man that cost taxpayers thousands of dollars gets stay sentence
An Oklee man was sentenced Friday, Sept. 30 in Pennington County District Court for his involvement in a domestic disturbance that later led to a 12-1/2 hour standoff last year. Eric James Reinbold, 40, was sentenced for a felony charge of second degree assault and a gross misdemeanor charge of...
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Sports Shorts 10.5.16
(Grand Forks, ND) — University of North Dakota drops the puck on the college hockey season this Friday. The top-ranked Fighting Hawks begin defense of their NCAA championship at home against Canisius for a two-game set. UND defeated Manitoba in an exhibition game 5-1 over the...
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Fatal Accident Reported in Marshall County
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Friday accident that took the life of one man and injured another.
According to Sheriff Jason Boman, Richard Erickson, 58, of rural Warren, died in the accident Friday night near the driveway of his home in Foldahl Township. A...
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TRFFD Awarded Hundreds of Thousands in Federal Funds
The Thief River Falls Fire Department has been awarded $126,000 in Federal Funds to upgrade emergency equipment.
Funding is provided through a grant from the Departments of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Meanwhile, renovation of the former ITS Building across from the Fire Hall...
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Senator Recognized by Minnesota School Boards Association
Senator LeRoy Stumpf, of Plummer, has been recognized by the Minnesota School Boards Association with their prestigious Outstanding Legislator, Lifetime Achievement Award.
The presentation was made by former State Representative Denise Dittrich, late last month during the MSBA Advocacy Tour,...
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Pennington County inmates 10-04-2016
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Sports Shorts 10.4.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are off to their best start since 2009. Sam Bradford threw for 262 yards and a touchdown as the Vikings knocked off the New York Giants 24-10 on “Monday Night Football.” Minnesota is 4-and-0 for only the ninth time in franchise history....
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Monday, October 3, 2016
Elgin Loeffler
Elgin Loeffler, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. MSGR Roger Grundhaus will preside. Visitation will be held from 5:...
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District #564 Approves 5.6% Levy Increase
The Thief River Falls Board of Education met in regular session last week to set their preliminary property tax levy, along with a number of financial items and also hear the latest on Strategic Planning.
According to Education Correspondent Lee Richards, “The district has entered into a...
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Pennington County Approves 18% Levy Increase
A double digit property tax increase for Pennington County Taxpayers next year …
That was the resolution before County Commissioners last week, who approved a preliminary 18% increase, driven by debt service on a new jail and judicial center.
The County will levy 9 and a half million in...
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Clinton Holm
Clinton Holm, Thief River Falls, MN, age 53, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.
Clinton Vance Holm was born M...
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TRF Expects Tax Capacity to Absorb 6% Increase
The Thief River Falls City Council says they are counting on tax capacity to wash out a proposed property tax increase in 2017.
Meeting in Special Session last week, Mayor Brian Holmer and City Aldermen approved the preliminary 2017 property tax levy at nearly 2 million dollars.
That is a 6% ...
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Faye Sund
Faye Sund of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Frank Ehling...
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Sports Shorts
(Chaska, MN) — For the first time in eight years, the United States defeated Europe to win the Ryder Cup 17-11 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. Ryan Moore took home a 1-up victory over Lee Westwood, and the celebration was on. This was the United States’ first Ryder Cup...
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Saturday, October 1, 2016
Sports Shorts 10.1.16
(Undated) — The #1 North Dakota State Bison are going to face the #19 Illinois State Redbirds for homecoming. The Bison had last week off after beating another F-B-S opponent two weeks ago, downing the Iowa Hawkeyes, 23-to-21. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. today in Fargo. Meanwhile, the...
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