At one time, many families considered it their annual Christmas kick-off…
The Christmas Tree Walk for Hospice continues to make a come-back, to be held again this Saturday with beautifully decorated trees and a variety of activities at the Eagles Hall on the corner of Red Lake Boulevard...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Santa, Christmas Trees, Saturday at the Eagles
South American Plane Crash has Ties to TRF
The airliner that crashed this week in South America once belonged to a company in Minnesota, with ties to a Thief River Falls family.
According to planespotters.net, the British Aerospace 146 Regional Jet Airliner that crashed Monday in Columbia was originally part of the fleet that belonged to...
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Donald Luverne Bentley
Donald Luverne Bentley, 90, died on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Fosston, MN, at the Essentia Hospital.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor David Jahn officiating. Burial will be held at the Nyed ...
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Sports Shorts 11.30.16
(Vancouver, BC) — Sven Baertschi late goal in the third period gave the Canucks a 5-4 win over the Wild at the Rogers Arena. Minnesota battled back with goals from Jason Zucker and Erik Haula in the deciding period. Minnesota fell to 11-8-and-3. The Wild continue their five-game road trip...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 11-30-2016
Thief River Falls Police Department cases Jessica Jean Carlson, 34, Grygla, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of theft and continued, $125, supervised probation for five years, $8,352.65 in restitution, not to enter or do business with Border State Bank, 40 hours of community work...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Water Department Announces Service Disruption
From the City of Thief River Falls Water Department…
Due to a water leak and emergency repairs, water service will be discontinued for a portion of the city beginning at 9am tomorrow.
The area effected will include homes and businesses south of Highway #59 to the Countryside Mobile Home...
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Kruse Among Candidates for Moorhead City Administrator
The latest in the search for a new City Administrator in Moorhead includes a somewhat surprising twist and some very familiar names …
Former Thief River Falls City Administrator, Larry Kruse is among four finalists selected from across the nation to be interviewed.
Consultants from Waters...
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Red River Trails School Bus Driver Abandons Students
A Moorhead School Bus Driver has been discharged after ordering students off his bus last week and leaving them on the side of the road.
Provider Red River Trails says they fired the unidentified driver, accused in the incident last Tuesday. They say the driver had been working for the company...
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Huot Player of the Week!
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Monday that Thief River Falls Norskies forward Keaton Huot has been named its Play It Again Sports player of the week for the period ending Nov. 27.
In two games this past week the 20-year-old who hails from Thief Ri...
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Alvin Lee Fitzgerald Jr. sentenced for felony offense
An Ellenboro, N.C., man was sentenced Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Pennington County District Court for two 2014 felony offenses. Alvin Lee Fitzgerald Jr., 51, was sentenced for a felony offense of third degree burglary, a felony offense of motor vehicle theft and a gross misdemeanor offense of theft....
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Sports Shorts 11.29.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Zach LaVine scored 28 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Timberwolves lost 112-103 to the Jazz at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota, which fell to 5-and-12. The Wolves host the Knicks tomorrow in the first of a...
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WANTED HALEY JO HAUGEN DOB: 01/06/1982
HALEY JO HAUGEN, Now Known As Haley Jo Torkelson Probation Violation for Felony 5th Degree Controlled Substance Case No. 57-CR-15-1010 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161.
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WANTED Christopher Jeffrey Boseman DOB 1/25/1996
WANTED Christopher Jeffrey Boseman DOB 1/25/1996 Probation Violation for Felony DAMAGE PROP-PRIVATE Case No. 57-CR-16-51 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
John Roseland
John Roseland, 87, of Newfolden, MN, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He died peacefully, with his loving wife and eldest daughter by his side. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:30 AM in the Evangelical Free Church in Newfolden with...
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Sharon Hvidsten
Sharon Hvidsten, 70, of Hillsboro, ND, passed away Fri., Nov 25, 2016, at Sanford Hillsboro Care Center in Hillsboro. Funeral Services will be held at 10 A.M. Fri., Dec. 2, at the Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle in Karlstad with Pastor Mark Hanson and Pastors Craig and Sonja Anderson officiating....
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Court of Appeals Date for Kittson County Man
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has scheduled a conference date in the case of a Kittson County man, now serving time for Criminal Vehicular Homicide.
Adam Davis, 40, of Halma, was convicted late last year in the death a Viking area woman in September of 2014. Barbra Olsen, 61, died at the scene ...
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2016 Glacial Ridge Tree Cutting
For many families in the listening area, it has become a Christmas Tradition.
The Annual Tree Cutting, formerly on the Rydell Refuge, this year at the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, formerly Lee Nursery, on Highway #32, south of Marcoux Corner.
In years past, the Christmas Tree Harvest...
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TRF Ward #4 Race Before the Canvassing Board December 6th
The Thief River Falls City Council, acting as an Election Canvasing Board, will receive instructions Tuesday, December 6th, as they attempt a final outcome in the race for Thief River Falls City Council in Ward #4.
The action follows a coin toss and an official recount in an effort to break the...
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Shane Michael Drury sentenced for a felony offense
Shane Michael Drury, 35, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for a felony offense of obstructing an investigation. He entered an Alford plea for that offense. In an Alford plea, a person enters a guilty plea but doesn’t admit guilt. However, he admits a reasonable jury may find him guilty and he w...
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Sports Shorts 11.28.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves are back on the hardwood tonight taking on the Utah Jazz at Target Center. The Wolves will then host the Knicks in first end of a home-and-home set on Wednesday. Minnesota is 5-and-11 on the season after Saturday’s 115-102 loss at Golden State....
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Brooke Duray
Brooke Ann Duray, 26, of McGregor, ND formerly of Holdingford, MN and Plummer, MN died peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Warsaw, ND...
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Laura Klamar
Laura Donelda Klamar went to the Lord on November 21 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her family at the age of 75 years, and 11 days.The memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief ...
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Sports Shorts 11.24.16
(New Orleans, LA) — The Timberwolves third quarter problems continued in their 117-96 loss to the Pelicans in New Orleans. Minnesota was only down by three at halftime and then was outscored 36-to-18 over the next 12 minutes. They couldn’t slow down Anthony Davis, who went off for 45...
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Pennington County court calendar 11/25/2016 to 12/02/2016
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TRF Ward #4 Race Before the Canvassing Board Tuesday
The Thief River Falls City Council, acting as an Election Canvasing Board, will receive instructions Tuesday night as they attempt a final outcome in the race for Thief River Falls City Council in Ward #4.
The action follows a coin toss and an official recount in an effort to break the tie...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 11-27-2016
Busse, Preston James M 21 11-23-2016 14:22 A – A & D HOLD – 152.025.2(1) Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 Hunt, Sammy Ray M 28 11-27-2016 13:20 F – A & D HOLD – 609.535.2 Issue Dishonored Check-Offense A – A & D HOLD...
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
2 Injured in Thanksgiving Day Accident
Two people were injured in a Thanksgiving Day Traffic Accident on Highway #1 in Marshall County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the car – 22 year old Jaden Larson of Warren, and a passenger in the vehicle – 18 year old Amanda Hoff of Oslo, were injured when...
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Sports Shorts 11.25.16
(Detroit, MI) — Matt Prater hit a 40-yard field goal on the final play of regulation to send the Detroit Lions past the Minnesota Vikings 16-13 in a Thanksgiving contest at Ford Field. Sam Bradford completed 31-of-37 passes for 224 yards and a late crucial interception. Matt Asiata scored...
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Thief River Falls Police Report 11-23-2016
Burglaries On Nov. 15 at 8:59 p.m., police received a report of burglaries at TRF Mini Storage. Someone had broken into multiple storage units. Giving a peace officer a false name and date of birth of another and possession of a small amount of marijuana On Oct. 4 at 1:44 p.m., police performed...
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Deer Causes Rollover Fatality
An East Grand Forks man died Sunday in a one vehicle rollover in Polk County.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department in Crookston, Jason Kent Johnston, 42, died at the scene of the accident, after the vehicle he was driving struck a deer on County Road #23 in Brandt...
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Electric and Sanitation Rates will Increase
Electric and Sanitation Rates in Thief River Falls will increase with the first of the year, following City Council action this month.
Mayor Brian Holmer says the rate increases are necessary to keep pace with costs.
City electric rates will increase three and a half percent to cover the...
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Jean Wold
Jean Wold, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN died Friday, November 18, 2016 at her residence with her loving family at her side.
Funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Ollie (one of ...
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Harley Knutson
Harley Knutson, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN died suddenly on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his residence. Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Ale Tulu & Rev. John Golv...
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Marjorie Panek
Marjorie Panek, 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN with her loving husband at her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN...
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Sports Shorts 11.21.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Cordarrelle Patterson had a 104-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and Xavier Rhodes returned an interception 100 yards for a score, as the Vikings held off the Cardinals 30-24 at US Bank Stadium. Sam Bradford was 20-of-28 for 169 yards and a TD for the Vikings, who...
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Saturday, November 19, 2016
Different Thief River Falls Police chief same corrupt antics?
An incident report from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, which aided in the investigation. It details how officers assisted the Police Department in investigating crash. In a supplemental report filed Oct. 18, Sheriff’s Deputy Brady Meunier wrote he spoke that day with County...
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Sports Shorts 11.19.16
(Memphis, TN) — The T-Wolves look to get a win streak going as they visit the Grizzlies in Memphis. Minnesota is 4-and-7 on the year and beat the 76ers 110-86 their last time out on Thursday. Memphis is 7-and-5 after beating Dallas last night. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
(St. Paul, MN) —...
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No Indictment in Teen Death
A Pennington County Grand Jury has returned no indictment in the case of a Thief River Falls child killed in a bicycle / vehicle accident this past summer.
The decision effectively ends any question of criminal charges in the death of 14 year old Gannon Hejlik, the Franklin Middle School student...
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Friday, November 18, 2016
Sports Shorts 11.18.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns each had excellent shooting nights as the Timberwolves buried the 76ers, 110-86, in Minneapolis. The duo combined to shoot 26-of-48 from the field and had 60 points and 20 rebounds between them. The T-Wolves led by 28 points at...
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Chat Room Threat Causes Code Yellow Alert
Security infrastructure funded through the recent Levy Referendum in the Thief River Falls School District provided everything administrators needed to respond to a vague cyber threat that affected schools in the listening area and across Northern Minnesota yesterday.
That is according to...
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Sore loser Justen Lee demands recount after losing coin flip
Well, they thought they had it resolved with a flip of a coin Tuesday night, but our News Room received notice late yesterday that there will be a recount in the Ward #4 City Council Race in Thief River Falls. City Finance Director, Angela Philipp says the recount was requested by candidate...
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Coin Toss Leads to Recount
Well, they thought they had it resolved with a flip of a coin Tuesday night, but our News Room received notice late yesterday that there will be a recount in the Ward #4 City Council Race in Thief River Falls.
City Finance Director, Angela Philipp says the recount was requested by candidate...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 11-17-2016
Minnesota State Patrol cases Jason Andrew Schindler, 25, Thief River Falls, driving while impaired, $685, 30 days in jail stayed for two years, probation to the court for two years, chemical assessment, felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance crime and gross misdemeanor charge of...
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Boutique Ticket Vouchers Now Available
Plan ahead for the best rates.
The advice from Regional Airport Manager, Joe Hedrich, as Boutique Airlines continues to fill three flights daily from Thief River Falls. The load factor last month averaged 7 passengers per flight out of a possible 8, linking the Main Terminal at Minneapolis/St....
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Warren Syverson
Warren Syverson of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at Sanford Hosptial in Fargo, ND, on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Friday, November 18, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be...
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Sports Shorts 11.17.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves wrap up their four-game home-stand tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Target Center. The Wolves are 1-and-2 so far following Tuesday’s 115-108 setback to Charlotte. Minnesota is 3-and-7 overall. Gophers bury Mount St. Mary’s....
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Fosston Area Man Charged with Burglary
A Fosston area man is charged with Burglary and being a Felon in Possession of Firearms Ammunition after an incident this past weekend in Polk County.
Joseph Michael Johnson, 28, is accused of taking a jacket from the home after leaving a Fosston area bar early Saturday morning. According to ...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 11-16-2016
Edgar, Kyle Travis M 32 11-15-2016 18:42 F – BOND/BAIL SET – 152.024.1(1) 57-CR-16-775-1 Drugs – 4th Degree – Sale – Schedule 1, 2, 3 M – COURT/PENDING – 152.027.3 Drugs – Possess Over 1.4 Grams Marijuana In M G – COURT/PENDING –...
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Introductory Prices Coming to an End
Plan ahead for the best rates.
The advice from Regional Airport Manager, Joe Hedrich, as Boutique Airlines continues to fill three flights daily from Thief River Falls. The load factor last month averaged 7 passengers per flight out of a possible 8, linking the Main Terminal at Minneapolis/St....
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Presentation of Early Splash Park Plans
Something that is feasible, works well with the current park system, and – like the recently enhanced trail system – attracts residents interested in outdoor living and quality of life.
Those are the siting goals voiced by Councilman Josh Hagen and City Administrator Rodney Otterness...
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TRF Police Report 11-16-2016
Felony first degree failure to submit to a chemical test, driving after cancellation –inimical to public safety and fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle On Nov. 7 at 2:16 a.m., police received two calls about a driver in the 1000 block of Arnold Ave. N. Michael Allen H...
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Sports Shorts 11.16.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Hornets rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit for a 115-108 win over the Timberwolves at the Target Center. Andrew Wiggins scored 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 21 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota. The Wolves are 3-and-7 and wrap up their...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Two 13 Year Olds Caught with Marijuana
Two persons have charges pending after an incident in Thief River Falls early Sunday morning.
Police received a report from a resident indicating a couple of kids were in Hartz Park and were acting suspiciously. Upon investigation 2-13 year old males have charges pending for possession of a ...
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AAA Projects Higher Travel Numbers
Triple “A” Minnesota is projecting that nearly 49 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared to last year.
This year’s increase if spurred by improvements in the economy during the second half of...
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No Injuries in Careless Driving Accident
One person was cited following a two vehicle accident Friday in Thief River Falls.
A Police Department spokesperson reports at 2:30pm a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Brendan Ryan Braunschweig, 17, of Thief River Falls ran into the rear of a 2010 Buick Enclave owned by Melissa Azure, also of...
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Sports Shorts 11.15.16
(Grand Forks, ND) — University of North Dakota men’s hockey continues to drop in the rankings. The Fighting Hawks are down two spots to eighth in the latest “USA Today/ USA Hockey Magazine” Polls. UND is 0-4-and-2 in its last six games. The team faces Saint Cloud State...
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Raymond Drotts
Raymond Drotts, 102, of Viking, MN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Greenleaf Senior Living Center, Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Viking Covenant Church, Viking, MN, with Pastor Jim Robberstad ...
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Elmer Dahl
Elmer Dahl, 88 of Argyle, MN formerly of Gatzke, MN died peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN with his family at his side.
Funeral service to celebrate his life will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at United Lutheran Church in Gatzke, ...
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Lucy Irene Swenson
Lucy Irene Swenson of Viking, MN, died peacefully at Oakland Park nursing home on Sunday, November 13th at the age of 88 years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Father Rick Lambert p...
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Patricia “Pat” Ueland
Patricia “Pat” Ueland, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the age of 67. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Interment will foll...
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Sports Shorts 11.14.16
(Landover, MD) — The Vikings were shut out in the second half of a 26-20 loss at the Redskins. Sam Bradford finished 31-of-40 for 307 yards, two TDs and an interception for the Vikings, who have lost four in-a-row after starting the season 5-and-0. Stefon Diggs had 13 catches for 164 yards...
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
Pennington County Jail In Custody 11-12-2016
Saula, Daniel Adeogo M 22 319 11-10-2016 18:29 F – COURT/PENDING – 609.352.2a(2) Electronic solicitation of children. A – COURT/PENDING – 617.247.3(a) Disseminate Pornographic Work Bakke, Eric Christopher M 36 11-09-2016 15:09 A – SENTENCED – 169A.24.1...
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Friday, November 11, 2016
Sports Shorts 11.11.16
(Pittsburgh, PA) — Eric Staal snapped a 2-all tie early in the third period and the Wild went on to beat the Penguins 4-2 in Pittsburgh. Jason Pominville sealed the win with 30 seconds to play as Minnesota handed Pittsburgh its first regulation home loss of the season. Charlie Coyle and...
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
TRF Police Report 11-9-2016
Second degree driving while impaired On Nov. 2 at 1:47 a.m., the sheriff’s office performed a traffic stop near the intersection of First Street and LaBree Avenue. Ryon John Clow, 34, Thief River Falls, has charges pending for second degree DWI. He was arrested. Vandalism On Oct. 31 at 5:27 p...
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NW MN Players on All State Volleyball Team
Class A All-State 1st TeamPayton Nutter, Bethlehem AcademyMary Campbell, Bethlehem AcademyGabbie Gervais, Tracy-Milroy-BalatonShania Glenz, VerndaleNatalie Herigon, MinneotaMaddy Hucky, Mayer LutheranSydney Lanoue, Tracy-Milroy-BalatonBella Lien, Heritage ChristianKate Masberg, ...
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Sharon “Dowie” Kilen
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M Fri., Nov 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Thief Lake, near Middle River, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Thur. with a 7 P.M. prayer at Collins Funeral Chapel, Middle River, and at the church one hour prior to s...
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Sports Shorts 11.10.16
(Orlando, FL) — Zach LaVine exploded for seven threes and 37 points as the Timberwolves handled the Magic 123-107 at the Amway Center. Andrew Wiggins scored 29 with six assists and four rebounds for Minnesota, which is 2-and-5. The Wolves begin a four-game homestand on Saturday against the...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Election Day Poachers Caught
Two people were criminally charged this week after a shooting incident Tuesday in Woodside Township, Polk County.
Officials say Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department heard multiple rifle shots from private property in close proximity to 170th Avenue and 380th Street Southeast...
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Lynette Nelson
Lynette Nelson passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Burial will f...
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Sharon J. “Dowie” Kilen
Sharon J. “Dowie” Kilen, 75, of Middle River, MN, died unexpectedly on Sun. afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M Fri., Nov 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Thief Lake, near Middle River, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl of...
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Franklin Math League Scores High Marks
Congratulations to the Franklin Middle School Math League, with a second place finish at their home meet in Thief River Falls this week.
The showing moves the Franklin team into second place overall in their division, with Rhiannon Kennedy posting the highest team score.
The next action for the...
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Sports Shorts 11.9.16
(Brooklyn, NY) — The Nets knocked off the Timberwolves, 119-110, last night in Brooklyn. Andrew Wiggins scored a career-high 36 points for Minnesota, which is 0-and-4 on the road and just 1-and-5 overall. The Wolves wrap up their three-game road trip tonight in Orlando.
(St. Paul, MN)...
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Election Results from Across the Listening Area
2016 Election Results from Across the Listening Area:
City of Thief River Falls:
Council Ward #2: Incumbent Don Sollom 342 / Challenger Dian Wilde 303
Council Ward #4: Incumbent Jerald Brown 301 / Challenger Justin Lee 301
Alderman at Large: Challenger Jason Aarestad 1675 / Incumbent James...
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Election Results as We Have Them
Check this site throughout the evening for final results as they come in;
City of Thief River Falls:
Council Ward #2
Council Ward #4
Alderman at Large
City Council Goodridge:
Mayor Goodridge:
Pennington County Commissioner District #5:
Alvarado City Council;
Stephen City Council;
Warren...
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Every Seat in House and Senate up for Election
Every seat in the Minnesota House and Senate is up for election as voters go to the polls and the early vote is counted today.
Republicans are vying for control of the State Senate, where Democrats now hold the majority, but Hamline University political analyst David Schultz says that would take...
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Minnesota Election Options
Besides the US Presidential Race voters in the State of Minnesota are considering one constitutional question.
With three contested state races here in the listening area, for the State Senate in District #1, and for the State House in Districts #1A and 1B.
We are also watching School Board...
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T.H.E. Bus Providing Free Rides to Senoirs
The Tri-Valley Bus will be providing free, in-town transportation for Seniors to and from the polls today in Thief River Falls.
The number to call is 681-6760, listen to the menu options then press “2″ for Thief River Falls to talk to a “real person” who will schedule the...
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Sports Shorts 11.8.16
(Brooklyn, NY) — The Timberwolves continue their three-game road trip tonight in Brooklyn against the Nets. The Wolves began the trek with a 112-92 loss to the Thunder on Saturday in Oklahoma City. Minnesota sits at 1-and-4 on the year. The Nets are 2-and-4.
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild...
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Monday, November 7, 2016
Gloria Rybakowski
Gloria Rybakowski, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Life Care Roseau Manor in Roseau, MN surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River with Reverend Mark Mathews and Reverend Amber...
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Sports Shorts 11.7.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Matthew Stafford threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate midway through overtime to lift the Lions past the Vikings 22-16 at US Bank Stadium. Sam Bradford was 31-of-40 for 273 yards and a TD for the Vikings, who have lost three straight after starting the season...
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Arrest in TRF Car Theft Case
Sunday, November 6th 2016
Grand Forks Police have made an arrest in a Thief River Falls case involving a car stolen from a local auto lot …
29 year old Joseph Rodriguez-Vondal, was taken into custody Sunday morning, after an officer on patrol spotted the red, 2010 Chrysler 300 –...
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Sunday, November 6, 2016
Fundraising Underway for TRF K-9 Unit
Even as Marshall County’s Canine Unit comes on line, months of discussion are coming to fruition in Thief River Falls as fundraising begins to also acquire a canine officer for the local Police Department.
Chief Dick Wittenberg says the timing is right, with the recent addition of Officer...
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2016 Local Election Notes
Some Election Notes in this final 24 hours before the polls open November 8th.
For listeners living in precincts that vote by mail who have not yet returned their ballot – please do not mail your ballot today – it may not arrive in time to be counted. Instead – hand deliver your ballot to y...
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Funding Underway for TRF K-9 Unit
Even as Marshall County’s Canine Unit comes on line, months of discussion are coming to fruition in Thief River Falls as fundraising begins to also acquire a canine officer for the local Police Department.
Chief Dick Wittenberg says the timing is right, with the recent addition of Officer...
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Joseph Vondal arrested in grand forks for stealing car from TRF
One man was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle Saturday night. The Grand Forks Police Department reports that they spotted a vehicle matching the description of a stolen vehicle from Thief River Falls in the 300 block of University Avenue at 11:44 p.m. Saturday. The driver attempted to elude...
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Woman that assaulted local law enforcement gets a stayed sentence not once, not twice, but three times
When Kip Fontaine and Alan G. Rogalla start picking and choosing which convictions to enforce….They are not part of the soution….They are the problem….TRFPR First charge Date filed 07/24/2015 Third degree assault, fourth degree assault, third degree criminal damage to property...
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Saturday, November 5, 2016
Key West police make arrest on a former TRF doctor for assault on another former TRF doctor
A 64-year-old Key West doctor who runs a medical boards test prep company was jailed Halloween after police say he punched his doctor wife in the face during a 2 a.m. argument at their home. Wendell Alan Wall faces a misdemeanor count of battery for allegedly giving his wife a bloody lip inside...
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Wanted woman injured in car crash near Plummer
Two people were injured Thursday night after a two-vehicle collision in Red Lake County. Walter Kronschnable, 72, of Brainerd, Minn., was traveling west at 11:10 p.m. on County Road 1 near Plummer when the 2008 Toyota Sienna he was driving was struck on the passenger side by a 2001 Ford Crown...
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WANTED SKYLER BRIAN BURKEL, DOB: 04/15/1994
WANTED SKYLER Brian BURKEL, DOB: 04/15/1994 Probation Violation for Felony Firearms-Serial Number-Obliterate/Remove/Change Case No. 68-CR-16-271 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 11-04-2016
William Xavier Cook Cook, William Xavier M 24 10-29-2016 12:45 F – A & D HOLD – 609.52.2(a)(17) 57-cr-16-677-2 Theft-Take/Drive Motor Vehicle-No Owner Conse Hailey Ann Czapiewski Czapiewski, Hailey Ann F 21 10-31-2016 15:12 F – A & D HOLD – 152.025.2 Drugs...
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Friday, November 4, 2016
2010 Chrysler 300 was reported stolen Thursday from McMullen Auto Sales
According to the Thief River Falls Police Department, this red 2010 Chrysler 300 was reported stolen Thursday from McMullen Auto Sales in Thief River Falls. It was stolen sometime between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday. The car has a spoiler, which is uncommon for this type of vehicle. The...
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TRF Police Look for Stolen Gun / Car
The Thief River Falls Police Department is asking for the help of the public as they investigate a theft this week from a local auto lot.
Investigator Marissa Adam says police are looking for a 2010 Red Chrysler 300, with a back spoiler, taken from McMullen Auto Sales between the hours of 7pm...
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Thief River Falls Police Report 11-4-2016
Felony fifth degree controlled substance crime On Oct. 22 at 2:47 a.m., police performed a traffic stop near the intersection of Third Street and Kendall Avenue. Stetson Cody Ewalt, 27, and Matthew George Lalonde, 29, both of Thief River Falls, have been charged with felony fifth degree...
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Sports Shorts 11.4.16
(St. Paul, MN) — Firearm deer hunting begins tomorrow across most of Minnesota. The season opens in regions 1A, 2A and 3A, and opens in 3B on November 19th. The Department of Natural Resources expects most of the state’s 500,000 hunters to be out on opening day.
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
Another Pedestrian / Vehicle Accident
Another vehicle/pedestrian accident in the listening area, after a Grand Forks man was struck by a stray tire from a Semi Tractor/Trailer Rig yesterday.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol; 30 year old Joseph Dalzell, was injured while he was working in the area of Highway #2 and Ash Street...
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Thanks to Kip Fontaine and Alan G. Rogalla assualts on local law enforcement have triple in the last year
Felony terroristic threats, fourth degree assault and obstruction of the legal process On Oct. 22 at 3:49 a.m., dispatch received a call from a man at Walmart, who allegedly said he was going to “drop” some bodies in the city and was waiting for a police officer. The man, who identified himself a...
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Eva Arrives in Marshall County
Her name is Eva, she is a two and a half year old Belgian Malinois, bred in Bulgaria, with a clear understanding of German, Romanian and Czechoslovakian. She’s getting to know the ropes here in Northwestern Minnesota, with a visit to our studios in Thief River Falls this week.
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Srnsky Sentenced in Kasprowicz Death
A Thief River Falls man will serve more than 5 years in prison, convicted on charges he intentionally killed his friend and room-mate, playing a deadly game of “chicken.”
Monday Scott Srnsky, 46, was turned over to the Minnesota Commissioner of Corrections to serve 68 months at the...
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Sports Shorts 11.2.16
(Minneapolis, MN) — Zach LaVine dropped a game-high 31 points with five threes in the Timberwolves’ 116-80 victory against the Grizzlies at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds for the T’wolves, who picked up their first win of the season...
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Cemetery Improvements on Tonight’s Agenda
Improvements at Greenwood Cemetery are on the agenda tonight, as the Thief River Falls City Council meets in regular session.
With an injection of new funding from the sale of lots on Eastwood Drive, the council tonight is expected to approve removal of the abandoned on-site cold storage...
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Nelson Case Scheduled for PreTrial
Pre-Trial Hearings have been scheduled for a Thief River Falls man accused of arson and strangulation in unrelated assault cases now being heard in Pennington County District Court.
Michael Nelson, 46, of Thief River Falls, is charged in separate cases, including; Attempted Arson, Assault and...
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Downtown Development Association Fashion Show
It’s the latest dynamic idea from the Downtown Development Association and it’s all about the Fashion.
They’re calling it Project Runway Thief River Falls, The “Holiday” Fashion being premiered this month in a special runway presentation featuring apparel available...
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Scott Wayne Srnsky gets only 5 years for killing Jacob James Kasprowicz thanks to Kip Fontaine
A Thief River Falls man was sentenced to serve more than five years in state prison for his role in a May 2015 crash that killed a Warren, Minn., man. Scott Wayne Srnsky, 42, was convicted of criminal vehicular manslaughter, a felony, in August for the death of Jacob James Kasprowicz, 29, in...
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Sports Shorts 11.1.16
(Chicago, IL) — The Bears stunned the Vikings 20-10 on “Monday Night Football” at Solider Field. Minnesota’s offense was quiet until Sam Bradford connected with Stefon Diggs for a 25-yard TD late in the fourth quarter. The Vikings have lost two straight since a 5-and-0...
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