Friday, December 30, 2016

Another 9th district Judge that has failed at keeping people safe

A Thief River Falls Man is free on $4,000 bail after allegedly putting a gun to the head of one family member and threatening another, in an incident very early Monday morning at a home on Washington Avenue in Thief River Falls. Zachary Daniels, 35, made his first appearance Tuesday in...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 12-29-2016

Thief River Falls Police Department cases Anthony Scott Olson, 30, Thief River Falls, second-degree driving while impaired, $1,115, one year in jail with 320 days stayed for six years, may serve 15 days in jail and the remaining 30 days on electronic home monitoring at his own expense,...
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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Jose Angel Trevino sentenced to 30 months in prison…..finally

A Crookston man was sentenced Monday, Dec. 12 in Pennington County District Court for a felony charge of domestic assault. Jose Angel Trevino, 27, was sentenced to 30 months in prison. He was ordered to supply a DNA sample. Trevino was ordered to not use or possess firearms or dangerous weapons....
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Sports Shorts 12.29.16

(Denver, CO) — The Nuggets nipped the Timberwolves 105-103 in Denver. Karl-Anthony Towns logged a triple-double with 15 points, 11 boards and 10 assists in defeat. Minnesota dropped to 10-and-22. The Wolves host the Bucks tomorrow.
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild open up a brief two-game homestand ton...
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Top 10 stories of the Thief River Falls Police Report in 2016

Thief River Falls National Guard member charged with murder (97,002 views) Thief River Falls Police Report 8-25-2016 (90,141 views) Drug dealer Rachel Jo Nelson in possession of morphine (79,573 views) Local drug dealer Brandon Steven Wasley arrested again (78,878 views) Update: Names released...
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Sports Shorts 12.28.16

(Nashville, TN) — The Wild ran their franchise-record win streak to 11 games with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Predators. Jared Spurgeon scored the deciding goal 2:46 into OT. Devan Dubnyk denied 28 shots for Minnesota, which hasn’t lost since December 2nd. The Wild begin a brief two-game hom...
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Number Nine News Story of 2016

Our News Room is taking a little time this week to take a look back as we step forward into the New Year, 2017; counting down the top 10 Local News Stories of the year gone by, as selected by our listeners according to views on the Thief River Falls news Web-page at thiefriverfallsonline.com
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Oliver “Skip” Swanson voted out After 32 Years

The American Legion in Thief River Falls was filled last week with constituents, government leaders, and others paid tribute to long-time District #5 County Commissioner Oliver “Skip” Swanson, who will leave the Pennington County Board January 2nd after more than three decades in office.
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Sandra Swanson

Sandra Swanson, 71, of Gatzke, MN, passed away on Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Sandra Inez was born on October 5, 1945, in Crookston, MN; to Andrew and Evelyn (Meinerts) Clausen. She grew up in...
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Gwendolyn Wikstrom

Gwendolyn Wikstrom, 70, of Karlstad, MN, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Sanford Health Palliative Care Center at Fargo, ND.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 2 PM in the Heritage Christian School at Karlstad, MN, with Pastor Curt Johnson, officiating.
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Kenneth Sanders

Kenneth Sanders, 79, of Goodridge, MN died peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with his loving family at his side.
 
Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church in...
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Leo LaCoursiere

Leo LaCoursiere of Brooks, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service, Oklee, MN with Larry Myhrer officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour ...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Gladys Larson

Gladys Larson of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 93.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Mark Helgeland...
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Thief River Falls Police Report 12-27-2016

Fourth-degree assault On Dec. 10 at 11:14 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an uncooperative inmate in the Pennington County Jail. Jose Angel Trevino, 27, Crookston, has charges pending for fourth-degree assault. He remained in custody. Trevino allegedly assaulted officers and c...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Sport Shorts 12.27.16

(Grand Forks, ND)  –  University of North Dakota men’s hockey returns to the ice this week.  The Fighting Hawks visit Union on Saturday.  UND went into the winter break with a 9-6-and-2 overall record. 
(Undated)  –  North Dakota and North Dakota State are both in action this week on the hardwoo...
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Viola Wikstrom

Viola Wikstrom, 95, of Thief River Falls formerly of Grygla died Thursday December 22, 2016 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Grygla, MN, with Rev. Vicki Worthington officiating.  I...
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Top 10 Stories 2016; #10 Nelson Altercations

Our News Room will take a little time this week to take a look back as we step forward into the New Year, 2017; to count down the top 10 Local News Stories of the year gone by, as selected by our listeners according to views on the Thief River Falls news Webpage at thiefriverfallsonline.com
The...
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Twistol Named to Legislative Salary Commission

A Thief River Falls man is among 3 people from Northern and Northwestern Minnesota, appointed to serve on the the newly developed, 16 member, Legislative Salary Council.
Republican, Randy Twistol, will serve a four year term representing the 7th District; as one of more than a dozen members...
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Top 10 Stories 2016; #10 Nelson Altercations

Our News Room will take a little time this week to take a look back as we step forward into the New Year, 2017; to count down the top 10 Local News Stories of the year gone by, as selected by our listeners according to views on the Thief River Falls Radio Webpage at trfradio.com.
The number 10...
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Monday, December 26, 2016

Viola Wikstrom

Viola Wikstrom, 95, of Thief River Falls formerly of Grygla died Thursday December 22, 2016 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.
 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Grygla, MN, with Rev. Vicki Worthington officiating.  In...
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Friday, December 23, 2016

Scumbag Chris Marvin Leeper sentenced for eight felonies

A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Pennington County District Court for eight felony offenses. The charges stemmed from five separate cases. Chris Marvin Leeper, 39, was sentenced for two felony charges of first degree controlled substance crime, and a felony charge of...
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Thursday, December 22, 2016

ND Man Charged in Death of Area Teen

Bail was set at $100,000 with conditions, $200,000 without, for a North Dakota man charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide in the death of an Ada High School Football standout.
Ethan Stensgard, 20, of Enderlin, made his first appearance yesterday before District Judge Eric Schieferdecker in...
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Voice Your Opinion on Splash Park Location

Location, location, location, and at the moment, it’s a shoot out, between Hartz Park Option B and Bill LaFave Park/Tindolph Beach, as thousands have already gone on line to cast a vote for their choice in the location of a proposed community Splash Park in Thief River Falls.
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My Christmas Memories


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Local Sports Podcast, Thursday, December 22, 2016


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Thief River Falls Police Report 12-22-2016

Uttering or possessing counterfeit currency On Dec. 6 at 1:13 p.m., police received reports of counterfeit money received at several businesses. Nicole Emiley Johnson, 35, Karlstad, has charges pending for uttering or possessing counterfeit currency. She allegedly passed counterfeit $20, $50 and...
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Sports Shorts 12.22.16

(Atlanta, GA) — Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double as the Timberwolves tamed the Hawks, 92-84, last night in Atlanta. Towns finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds for Minnesota, which has won two straight games and three of four. The Wolves host Sacramento tomorrow.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

2017 Budget and Property Tax Levy Adopted

Meeting in Regular Session last night, the Thief River Falls City Council adopted the 2017 Budget and Property Tax Levy.
The over-all budget will add another $66,000 to reserves and represents $32.5 million in expenditures on revenues of more than $33 million including a property tax levy of...
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Local Sports Podcast, Wednesday, December 21, 2016


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Michael Majeres

Michael Majeres of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home in Red Lake Falls surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob...
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Local News Podcast, Wednesday, December 21, 2016


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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 12-21-2016

Thief River Falls Police Department cases Robert Mark Savig, 29, Alexandria, third-degree driving while impaired, $790, supervised probation for four years, chemical assessment, mental health evaluation, agrees administratively to forfeit the vehicle to the Thief River Falls Police Department,...
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Sports Shorts 12.21.16

(St. Paul, MN) — Devan Dubnyk denied all 18 shots he faced to lead the Wild to a 2-0 win over the Avalanche in Minnesota. Dubnyk logged his fifth shutout of the season and 24th of his career. Charlie Coyle and Mikko Koivu had the goals for Minnesota, which has reeled off eight straight...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Local News Podcast, Tuesday, December 20, 2016


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Local Sports Podcast, Tuesday, December 20, 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.20.16

(Minneapolis, MN) — Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Timberwolves topped the Suns 115-108 at the Target Center. Andrew Wiggins added 26 points and Zach LaVine pitched in with 23 as Minnesota improved to 8-and-19. The T’wolves play the Hawks in Atlanta...
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One driver dies following a head-on with another vehicle near Thief River Falls

One person died Monday night in Pennington County after a truck that hit a deer crossed over into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. Alexander Schmidt, 21, of Thief River Falls, was westbound in a 2004 Ford truck on Minnesota Highway 1 about 2 miles east of Thief River...
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Court of Appeals Overturns District Court Case

Second chances don’t come along often but a second chance may be just what’s in store for a Grand Forks man convicted in a Crookston Court last year and now serving time in St. Cloud.
In an opinion filed Monday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of 34 year old...
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Gatzke Woman Killed in Monday Night Accident

A Gatzke Area woman died; a Thief River Falls man was injured – in a head-on collision last night on Highway #1 East.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol; 71 year old Sandra Swanson was killed when the 1995 Chevy Blazer she was driving collided with a Ford Truck, driven by 21 year old...
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Monday, December 19, 2016

Pennington County court calendar 12/19/2016 to 12/26/2016

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Local Sports Podcast, Monday, December 19, 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.19.16

(Minneapolis, MN) — Andrew Luck finished 21-of-28 for 250 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Colts crushed the Vikings 34-6 at US Bank Stadium. Sam Bradford was 32-of-42 for 291 yards, an interception and a fumble for the Vikings, who fell to 7-and-7. 
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1 Dead in Pre-Holiday Accident

A Redby area man died Sunday in a two vehicle accident on Highway #11 near Williams.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 46 year old Patrick Owens was killed when the Chevy truck he was driving collided head on with a second vehicle in Lake of the Woods County.
The driver of the second...
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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Friday, December 16, 2016

Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 12-15-2016

Thief River Falls Police Department cases Armando Gonzales, 49, Thief River Falls, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of terroristic threats and continued, $125, probation to the court for three years, no contact with victim, complete chemical assessment Tanner David Christian, 19,...
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Local Sports Podcast, Friday, December 16, 2016


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Local News Podcast, Friday, December 16, 2016


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SOMALI IMMIGRANT In US For Less Than 3 Months CHARGED With RAPE in Crookston

The organizations who are bringing these “refugees” to America need to also be held accountable for their criminal actions. Maybe they wouldn’t be so quick to cash in on the delivery of refugees to the US who haven’t been properly vetted, if there was some sort of shared accountability for their ...
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Sports Shorts 12.16.16

(Fargo, ND)  –  North Dakota State football continues its march towards a sixth straight FCS championship tonight when the Bison host James Madison in semifinal action at the Fargodome.  NDSU defeated South Dakota State 36-10 last Saturday to advance.  The Dukes drilled Sam Houston 65-7 to ...
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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Justice Center, Highway Projects & Housing Concerns

The 2017 Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing was held during the regular meeting of the Pennington County Board of Commissioners Tuesday with the budget and levy passing unanimously.
At the heart of the 2017 budget is the Pennington County Justice Center. Other major items included fluidity of...
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Fire Crews Called to Morning Blaze

No injuries are reported in a house fire yesterday in Pennington County.
According to a spokesman at the Fire Hall the call for assistance came in just before 11:30 Wednesday morning to the Steve Olson Property at 143rd Avenue Northwest in Norden Township.
Fire Fighters arrived to find attic...
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WOO Returns to River City Speedway

By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (December 2016) – For the 20th and 21st time in series history, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will return to the legendary bullring, River Cities Speedway.
The first date will come Friday, June 16th and will also feature the NLRA Late Mo...
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Rose Mandt

Rose Mandt, age 90, of Oklee, MN, died peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2016. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM in Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Reverend Margaret Jacobus Officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be...
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Donald Henrickson

Donald Henrickson, age 83, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
 Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Voelker officiating.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, T...
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Local Sports Podcast, Thursday, December 15, 2016


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Christmas is Here!


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Local News Podcast, Thursday, December 15, 2016


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Rape sympathizer Judge Jeffrey Scott Remick sets bail for scumbag

A Warren man has been charged in a brutal assault that authorities say lasted hours and left a female victim with multiple injuries, including broken ribs, hemorrhaged kidneys and a collapsed lung. Michael John Slusar, 37, has been charged with first-degree assault, third-degree assault and...
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Sports Shorts 12.15.16

(Eden Prairie, MN) — Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson is back on the practice field. The Vikings will designate him to return form injured reserve, and he is eligible to play as soon as this Sunday. Peterson has been recovering from knee surgery after suffering a torn meniscus in...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

County Approves Speed Limit Reduction

The issue of speed limits near Challenger Elementary was a subject at last night’s meeting of the Pennington County Board of Commissioners.
The Board approved County Engineer Mike Flaagan’s plan to lower the speed limit from 45 to 35 miles per hour for a half mile on 140th Avenue, which begins in...
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Charges Pending for Phoney Money Suspect

Thief River Falls Police have identified a suspect in a case of alleged counterfeiting, with bogus $20 and $100 bills passed at Thief River Falls Businesses earlier this month.
Charges are pending against a Karlstad Area Woman, 35, identified as a suspect after she allegedly attempted to pass a...
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Local News Podcast, Wednesday, December 14, 2016


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TRF Police Report 12-14-2016

Warrant apprehension and fifth-degree controlled substance crime On Nov. 26 at 10:38 a.m., police received a report of a suspicious person at Sanford Health. Frances Ellen Wynee Leader, 40, Thief River Falls, has been charged with fifth-degree controlled substance crime. She was arrested on that...
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Sports Shorts 12.14.16

(Chicago, IL) — The Timberwolves overcame a 16-point deficit after the first quarter to beat the Bulls 99-94 at the United Center. Zach LaVine scored 24 points and Andrew Wiggins added 23 for Minnesota, which made a winner of former Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau in his return to Chicago....
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Local News Podcast, Tuesday, December 13, 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.13.16

(Grand Forks, ND) — University of North Dakota hockey is holding steady in the latest national polls. UND is eighth in the USCHO.com and ninth in the “USA Today” poll. The 9-6-and-3 Fighting Hawks are off the ice until December 31st.
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild wrap up...
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Local Sports Podcast, Tuesday, December


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Pennington County court calendar 12/12/2016 to 12/16/2016

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Alan G. Rogalla states your life is only worth 8 and a half years

A birthday party, where shots were fired, could have ended in death. On Monday the man who pulled the trigger learned his fate. 24-year-old Trevor Brown was sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to assault. He shot Ryan Houle twice in the chest in August 2015. Brown had...
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Monday, December 12, 2016

Brown Sentenced in Houle Shooting

A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced to over 7 years in prison, after pleading guilty to critically wounding another man during an altercation at a family birthday celebration in August of last year.
25 year old Trevor Brown was sentenced today in Pennington County District Court, after...
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Local Sports Podcast, Monday, December 12, 2016


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Janice Schmitke

Janice Schmitke, 80, of Thief River Falls, MN, resident of Greenleaf Assisted Living in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 9, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran C...
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Local News Podcast, Monday, December 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.12.16

(Jacksonville, FL) — The Vikings put up 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull out a 25-16 win over the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Sam Bradford threw for 292 yards and a touchdown to Kyle Rudolph for Minnesota, which won for just the second time in eight games. The 7-and-6...
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Owner of 5 star overhead Garage Door charged with felony theft

LEROY WILLIAM SLININGER charged with felony theft
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Mike Slusar Arrested in Warren Area Assault Case

Mike Slusar is in custody as Polk County officials investigate an alleged weekend assault in rural Warren. Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested a 37 year old Polk County resident Friday night in connection with a domestic assault, reported by a female victim right around 6pm. The woman, who was t...
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Holiday Train Monday Plummer and TRF

Our holiday schedule kicks into high gear this week with the beautifully colored, brilliantly lit CP Rail Holiday Train making two appearances in the listening area Monday evening.
The Holiday Train is scheduled to arrive tonight in “prime time” at 6pm at the train stop in Plummer...
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Arrest in Warren Area Assault Case

One person is in custody as Polk County officials investigate an alleged weekend assault in rural Warren.
Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested a 37 year old Polk County resident Friday night in connection with a domestic assault, reported by a female victim right around 6pm. The woman, who...
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Sunday, December 11, 2016

TRF State Trooper Injured in Traffic Crash

A Minnesota State Trooper from Thief River Falls was injured late last week, in a traffic crash at the intersection of two rural roads in Polk County.
State Trooper Matthew Hitchen was treated at Essentia Hospital in Fosston following the incident Thursday afternoon. Officials say Officer...
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Middle River SCUMBAG charged with solicitation of a child

A Middle River man has been charged after he allegedly tried to solicit law enforcement officers who were posing as a 15-year-old girl. Lance Charles Woinarowicz, 31, has been charged with a felony offense of electronic solicitation of a child to engage in sexual conduct. Woinarowicz was...
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Friday, December 9, 2016

Local Sports Podcast, Friday, December 9, 2016


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Local News Podcast, Friday, December , 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.9.16

(Toronto, Ontario) — The Raptors outscored the Timberwolves 36-21 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 124-110 win in Toronto. Zach LaVine poured in 29 points for Minnesota, which dropped to 6-and-16. The Wolves are back home to play the Pistons tonight.
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild...
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Truck hits State Patrol squad car, then drives off in Polk County

A Minnesota State Patrol squad car was hit by a truck that tried to run away after the crash in Polk County. The State Patrol says one of its cars was heading west on Polk County Road 1 near Fosston, when a truck didn’t yield to the squad car around 12:30 Thursday afternoon. The truck
The...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 12-08-2016

Froseth, Hannah Grace F 20 12-08-2016 10:36 F – A & D HOLD – 152.025.2(1) Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4   Leeper, Christopher Marvin M 40 12-05-2016 17:29 F – A & D HOLD – 152.021.2(a)(1) Drugs – 1st Degree – Possess 50...
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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Officials Seek Public info on Hunting Homicide

They’re calling it a case of homicide and are asking for the help of the public in the search for a missing weapon.
Authorities in Little Falls now believe a hunter found dead last month during the Fire Arms Deer Season, was the victim of an intentional crime.
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Rural Reflections Dec. 7th


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Elvon Hamilton

Elvon Hamilton, age 89, of Goodridge, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his residence. Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen...
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Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson, age 92, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Oklee, MN died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Greenleaf Senior Living in Thief River Falls, MN.
 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Salem Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN, with Rev. ...
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Local News Podcast, Thursday, December 8, 2016


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Local Sports, Thursday, December 8, 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.8.16

(Eden Prairie, MN) — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is hoping to return this season for a playoff run. Peterson said Wednesday that he’s not ready to reveal which game he’s targeting for a return but added that he won’t come back if the Vikings are out of the...
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UPDATE: CAPTURED Donald Duane Armstrong Jr DOB 12/17/1986

CAPTURED: Donald Duane Armstrong- Felony Theft, Flee Peace Officer – Motor Vehicle or Subsequently by Other Means-Results in Substantial Bodily Harm, Dishonored Check, Drugs – 3rd Degree – Sale Wanted in Becker, Cass, Mahnomen, Beltrami and Pennington county Case# 03-CR-11-2274 ...
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Chamber Hosting Annual Shopping Event

Time to be Merry and Shop!
With fresh snow on the ground and Christmas in the air, the timing seems perfect for the Chamber’s 2nd Annual Shopping Event, Thursday from 10am to 8pm, at The Carnegie, on Library Corner, 1st and Main in Thief River Falls.
Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 12-07-2016

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases Raven Autumn Isham, 29, Lengby, third degree criminal damage to property, $410, supervised probation for two years, diagnostic assessment, complete an updated chemical dependency assessment, no contact with victim(s), not to enter victim’s residence, take ...
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Sports Shorts 12.7.16

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves 62-45 in the second half to pull away for a 105-91 win at the Target Center. Zach LaVine had 25 points for the Wolves, who fell to 6-and-15. The Wolves take on the Raptors tomorrow in Toronto.
(Toronto, Ontario) — The Wild wrap...
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Local Sports Podcast, Wednesday, December 7, 2016


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Ward #4 Race Goes to Brown

It was the slightest of marks on a ballot otherwise marked with dark ovals, but it delayed the outcome and remained contentious to the final moment, as the Thief River Falls City Council – acting as a Canvassing Board – decided the Council Race last night in Ward #4..
On a vote of 5...
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Local News Podcast, Wednesday, December 7, 2016


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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Area Man Injured in Single Vehicle Accident

A Roseau area man was injured in a one vehicle accident yesterday on Highway #11 in Koochiching County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Gary Wyer, 64, was the driver of a pickup injured as he tried to make a lane change in icy conditions.
Wyer was taken to Rainy Lake Medical Center in...
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Counterfeit Money Passed in North West Minnesota

A warning this week to the local business community, beware counterfeit money.
The alert came as an advisory from the Thief River Falls Police Department through the local Chamber of Commerce, concerning several cases of counterfeit money passed at Thief River Falls businesses.
Officers say the...
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Middle River Man Charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child

A Middle River area man is free on bond after pleading not guilty to charges of Electronic Solicitation of a Child.
Lance Woinarowicz, 31, entered the plea in a hearing last week before District Judge Tamara Yon in Pennington County District Court. Woinarowicz is accused of arranging a sexual...
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Tiffany Ann Kingbird sentenced for a felony charge

Tiffany Ann Kingbird, 31, was sentenced for a felony charge of aiding and abetting an offender. In that case, a felony charge of receiving stolen property was dismissed. For the aiding charge, Kingbird was granted a two-year stay of imposition. As a condition of that sentence, she was ordered to...
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Local Sports Podcast, Tuesday, December 6, 2016


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Local News Podcast, Tuesday, December 6, 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.6.16

(Eden Prairie, MN) — Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is back with the team. Zimmer resumed his coaching duties on Monday following emergency eye surgery last week to repair a detached retina. He is expected to travel with the team for Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. Zimmer missed last...
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Monday, December 5, 2016

Middle River Area Man Charged with Electronic Solicitation

A Middle River area man is free on bond after pleading not guilty to charges of Electronic Solicitation of a Child.
Lance Woinarowicz, 31, entered the plea in a hearing last week before District Judge Tamara Yon in Pennington County District Court. Woinarowicz is accused of arranging a sexual...
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TRF Police Report 12-5-2016

Third degree controlled substance crime and fourth degree driving while impaired On Nov. 23 at 12:28 a.m., police saw a vehicle parked in the parking lot of Centennial Park. Alexander Knight Okland, 26, Thief River Falls, has been charged with third degree controlled substance crime and fourth...
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Local Sports Podcast, Monday, December 5, 2016


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Sports Shorts 12.5.16

(Edmonton, Alberta) — Mikko Koivu’s goal 3:11 into overtime gave the Wild a 2-1 win over the Oilers in Edmonton. Charlie Coyle scored late in the first for Minnesota, which put the brakes on a three-game skid. Devan Dubnyk denied 28 shots in the victory. The Wild wrap up their...
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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Matthew Sorenson AKA Sorn Digler in jail again

Sometimes you’re the windshield…sometimes the bug Sorenson, Matthew Wade M 35 360 12-04-2016 09:56 M – COURT/PENDING – 169.797.3a Traffic Regulation-False Claim of Vehicle Ins M – COURT/PENDING – 171.24.2 Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocat
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 12-04-2016

Photo MNI Name Sex Age Booking # Intake Date Charges 26280 Abrahamson, Rodney Allen M 63 346 12-01-2016 15:13 F – SENTENCED – 152.01.1 Drugs, Controlled Substances – Words Terms an 18693 Bakke, Eric Christopher M 36 314 11-09-2016 15:09 A – SENTENCED – 169A.24.1...
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Pennington County court calendar 12/02/2016 to 12/09/2016

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WANTED Amy Lynn Cook DOB: 09/07/1988

Wanted Amy Lynn Cook – Failure to Appear – Felony Theft 57-CR-14-44 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161.
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UPDATE: CAPTURED Christopher Jeffrey Boseman DOB 1/25/1996

CAPTURED 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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Friday, December 2, 2016

UPDATE: CAPTURED 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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Sports Shorts 12.2.16

(Minneapolis, MN) — Sam Bradford overthrew Kyle Rudolph on a two-point conversion attempt with less than a minute left, and the Cowboys went on to beat the Vikings 17-15 at U.S. Bank Stadium on “Thursday Night Football.” Jerick McKinnon was on the receiving end of a Bradford TD...
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Summer Landmark Comes Down

After 77 years making history, it came down this week …
The historic Grand Stand on the Marshall County Fair Grounds in Warren, was demolished Wednesday, with Gowan Construction of Oslo partnering with the Marshall County Fair Board on a project that includes the rebirth of the iconic...
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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Lyle Archibald

Lyle Roger Archibald, 54, of Greybull, WY, formerly of Grygla, MN passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Midway Hospital in Greybull, WY.
 Memorial service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Reverend Vicki Saude-Worthington ...
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Fabian Appointed Assistant Majority Leader

Representative Dan Fabian has been appointed one of six Assistant Majority Leaders on the Republican Leadership Team in the upcoming session.
Fabian, from Roseau, was just re-elected to a fourth term and represents the listening area in the Minnesota House.
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DNR Asks Producers & Property Owners Check Buffer Updates

The issue is discrepancies and the State Department of Natural Resources is asking producers and property owners to check updates in earlier mapping, as the State prepares to enforce Buffer Zone Legislation in the listening area and across Minnesota.
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Sports Shorts 12.1.16

(Minneapolis, MN) — Carmelo Anthony nailed the winning jumper with 2.3 seconds left as the Knicks held off the Timberwolves 106-104 at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns had a career game, as he finished with 47 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks. Andrew Wiggins added 19 as the...
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