Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Drug Dealer Shane Scott Stone sentenced for felony fleeing charge

A Halma man was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Pennington County District Court for a felony charge of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Shane Scott Stone, 44, was also sentenced for a petty misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. No sentences were pronounced for...
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Officials Release Name in Fatal Accident

The Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of the man killed in a car / pedestrian accident Sunday Night in Lake of the Woods County.
Nicholas Hoffman, 39, was struck while kneeling in the traffic lane of a county road in Wheeler Township. Officers say he died at the scene of the accident,...
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Officials Investigating Another Rash of Vehicle Break-ins

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the help of the public as they investigate a series of rural thefts and break-ins.
Sheriff Ray Kuznia says incidents include a break-in at Carpenter’s Corner and thefts from vehicles west of Thief River Falls, along with thefts from...
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Officials Investigating Accident Involving Teen Driver

Two people were injured in an accident that sent a Chevy SUV end over end Monday night on Highway #220 in Polk County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the vehicle, an unidentified 17 year old male, and his passenger, Angela Holt, 38,were injured when the 2002 Chevy Tahoe...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 01-31-2017

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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Sports Shorts 1.31.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — A trio of Timberwolves scored 20-plus points as they topped the Magic 111-105 in overtime at the Target Center. Andrew Wiggins dropped 27, Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 and Ricky Rubio finished with 22 in the winning effort. The T’wolves have won five-of-six and begin...
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Monday, January 30, 2017

Ronald L. Ellingson

Ronald L. Ellingson 86, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away at his rural Thief River Falls home on Friday, January 27, 2017. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Voelker officiating....
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Helen Kalinoski

Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Helen M. Kalinoski at 10:30 A.M. on Tues., Jan. 31, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush with Father Lou Buitron officiating. Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Mon. with a 7 P.M. prayer service at Blessed Sacrament Church and one hour...
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Sports Shorts 1.30.17

(Orlando, FL) — The AFC held on for a 20-13 win over the NFC in the Pro Bowl in Orlando. Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen had eight tackles and a game-high three sacks in the loss. Minnesota defensive tackle Linval Joseph had three tackles in defeat.
(Los Angeles, CA) — Wild...
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Sunday, January 29, 2017

TRF man charged with stalking two 13-year-old girls, released

Travis Gene Wendell, the man charged with stalking two 13-year-old girls and threatening to cut this girlfriend’s throat, released. Charge of stalking two 13-year-old girls A Thief River Falls man has been charged with felony stalking after he allegedly asked two 13-year-old girls if they...
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Friday, January 27, 2017

Is the Thief River Falls Amateur Hockey Association trying to withhold the hazing/rape info from other parents?

The Thief River Falls Amateur Hockey Association and School District 564 are investigating reports of incidents that took place in locker rooms among youth involved in Bantam A hockey in Thief River Falls. Players in Bantam A would be in the eighth and ninth grade. While there has been no...
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No Charges in Fellman Accident

No evidence that would support charges in the case.
That is the finding of Pennington County Attorney Alan Rogalla, following an investigation into the traffic accident that killed little Anthony Fellman at a school bus stop in the Thief River Falls School District last October.
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 1-27-2017

Minnesota State Patrol cases Dillon Gary Anderson, 21, Roseau, driving after suspension, $285 Alexander Todd Brua, 20, Thief River Falls, 40/30, $125 Jordan Adam Burstad, 27, Thief River Falls, texting/use of electronic device while driving, $135 Kimberly Marie Cullen, 38, Thief River Falls,...
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Sports Shorts 1.27.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Pacers held off the Timberwolves 109-103 last night at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns exploded for a 33-point, 10-rebound double-double in the loss. The T’wolves had won their previous three. The Wolves continue their three-game homestand tomorrow...
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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Board Adjusts in the Face of Deficit Spending

$500,000 in budget cuts and perhaps more. The Thief River Falls School Board this week approved an half million dollars as a target number for immediate budget adjustments in the face of deficit spending.
Business Manager Tanya Monson-Ek explained because of deficit spending over the past three...
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State Department says NWMN will Add Jobs

Another 9,000 jobs over the next seven years…
That is according to analysts with the State Department of Employment and Economic Development, who say Northwest Minnesota will continue to add jobs into the next decade.
The numbers released this week show a good news / bad news forecast, as...
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Personnel Changes in Pennington County

A number of personnel issues were before the Pennington County Board, meeting in Regular Session this week.
The County swore in longtime Veteran Services Officer Steve Stone.
The Board approved the resignation of maintenance staff member Larry Rux, effective March 1st, and the retirement of...
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For the 2nd time in a year Chelsey Kay Romero sentenced for felony drug offense

Chelsey Kay Romero, 21, Grand Forks, N.D., was sentenced Monday, Jan. 9 for a felony charge of fifth degree possession of a schedule substance. A five-year stay of imposition was granted. Romero was sentenced to 75 days in jail and placed on supervised probation for five years. The charge...
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Travel – Rural Reflections


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Sports Shorts 1.26.17

(Mobile, AL) — Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer needs a fourth surgery on his right eye. Zimmer tells Vikings.com writer Craig Peters that his eye is getting better but he still can’t see out of it. He says he hopes he will be able to see again following this fourth procedure, which...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Will Arctic Cat Sale Effect Tax Abatement Deal?

Will the sale of Arctic Cat effect a two year old deal to provide tax abatement for the manufacturing facility in Thief River Falls.
Mayor Brian Holmer says he’s already heard this morning from Senator Mark Johnson, concerning partnership in a state and local deal to retain the facility in...
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Poor management and profit decline force the sale of Arctic Cat

Long-struggling Minneapolis-based Arctic Cat is being purchased by Textron Inc. for $247 million in cash, a consolidation coming at a time when sales of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles have been under pressure, company officials announced Wednesday. The sale to Rhode Island-based...
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Poor management and profit declines force the sale of arctic cat

Long-struggling Minneapolis-based Arctic Cat is being purchased by Textron Inc. for $247 million in cash, a consolidation coming at a time when sales of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles have been under pressure, company officials announced Wednesday. The sale to Rhode Island-based...
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Arctic Cat Sold to Textron

Arctic Cat Incorporated, with local manufacturing facilities – has been sold.
Officials confirm the company that started in Thief River Falls in 1960 has been sold to aircraft manufacturer Textron Incorporated, the deal made public just this morning.
The sale price is reported at 247...
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Norman Adams

Norman Adams, 74, of Goodridge, MN lost his battle with lung cancer on January 22, 2017 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Goodridge, MN w...
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Sports Shorts 1.25.17

(Phoenix, AZ) — Andrew Wiggins knocked down a tough jumper at the buzzer as the Timberwolves clipped the Suns 112-111 at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Wiggins scored 31 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Minnesota has won three straight to improve to 17-and-28. The Wolves open up a...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

TRF Police Report 1-24-2017

Fifth-degree controlled substance crime and fourth-degree criminal damage to property On Jan. 18 at 10:57 a.m., police received a report of a burglary at 502 Davis Ave. N. Austin Ray Mueller, 20, Thief River Falls, has charges pending for fifth-degree controlled substance crime and fourth-degree...
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Sports Shorts 1.24.17

(Grand Forks, ND) — Following a winless weekend, North Dakota hockey is slipping in the top 25 rankings. The Fighting Hawks are 12th in the latest national college hockey polls. UND faces the Colorado College Tigers on Friday and Saturday in Colorado Springs.
(Phoenix, AZ) — The...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 01-24-2017

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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Governor Collapses During State of the State

It was a shocking and abrupt end to the State of the State Speech last night, as Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton collapsed as he made the address before a Joint Session of the State House and Senate, in House Chambers at the Capitol in St. Paul.
Shocked law makers looked on as aides caught the...
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Drevlow / Kalsnes Make Chanhassen Finals

Thief River Falls Speakers appear to be off to another great season with their first meet of the year this past Saturday at the huge Chanhassen Invitational in the Twin Cities.
The Prowlers were led by Varsity Speaker Elise Kalsnes and Novice Brynn Drevlow, both placing as Finalists in the...
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Monday, January 23, 2017

Kermit Magnuson

Kermit Magnuson, age 90, of Foley, MN, formerly of Middle River, passed away at Heritage of Foley Nursing Home in Foley, MN. on January 20, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN.
Visitation will be held from noon until...
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Sports Shorts 1.23.17

(Undated) — The Atlanta Falcons will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51. The Falcons torched the Packers 44-21 in the NFC Championship Game to advance. The Pats cruised past the Steelers 36-17 to win the AFC title. Super Bowl 51 is set for February 5th at NRG Stadium in...
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Mary Bernadette “Bernie” Swedenburg Swanson

Mary Bernadette “Bernie” Swedenburg Swanson was born on August 10, 1947 in Kenmare North Dakota, to her loving parents Donald and Dorothy “Dottie” (Rowe) Swedenburg.  This is where her story Begins.
 At the age of Nine, Bernie and her family moved to Thief River Falls, MN where she attended eleme...
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Biermaier recognized by USATF

MINNEAPOLIS – Three individuals with ties to the University of Minnesota women’s track & field program are among the 2016 USATF Minnesota award recipients. Freshman Meleah Biermaier, alumna Heather (Dorniden) Kampf, and former coach Gary Wilson will be honored at the ninth annual USATF ...
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Stolen in Thief River Falls this morning

STOLEN 7:30 am this morning in thief river falls MN….4 place trailer with ramps….95 Yamaha VMAX 500…..Otter portable ice House…..Just the way it sits on the trailer…..If anyone saw anything pertaining to the stolen property….Thanks for any info…he Got...
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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Race and Snowmobile Show Coming to Pennington County

The Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a youth snowmobile race next month.
Laura Stengrim with the T-R-F-C-V-B, on a recent edition of River Currents said this event, put on by DMC Motorsports, is no ordinary race, but also a snowmobile show and meet & greet....
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Two Vehicle Accident Reported in Polk County

One person was injured in a two vehicle accident yesterday in McIntosh.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Bailey Anderson, 22, of Bagley, was injured when the vehicle she was driving collided with a pickup at the intersection with Highway #2 and Polk County Road #8.
Anderson was taken to...
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Roger L. Heyn

Roger L. Heyn, 77, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family at his side. A Liturgy Of The Word will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in T...
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Sports Shorts 1.19.17

(Undated) — North Dakota and North Dakota State men’s basketball are back on the hardwood tonight. UND welcomes Weber State in Big Sky action. The Fighting Hawks are 9-and-7 overall. The Bison host Fort Wayne in Summit League play from Fargo. NDSU is 12-and-6 on the season.
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Rural Reflections


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No Injuries in Warren Fire

Officials say there were no injuries but report significant property loss in a fire at Nordic Fiberglass Wednesday night in Warren.
Marshall County Dispatch says the call for assistance came in just before 7pm, to the manufacturing facility Plant #9, on Highway #1, on Warren’s West Side....
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Business on west end of Warren is on fire

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Nearly a Dozen Vehicle Break-ins Reported

Thief River Falls Police are investigating a weekend crime spree involving garage and vehicle break-ins, with an advisory to the public to take inventory and lock up things.  
Officials made the announcement with a post to their Facebook page Sunday evening saying they received almost a dozen ...
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Housing Crisis Addressed at Council Meeting

They wanted action and action is what they got.
After years pushing the City Council to come up with answers to a local housing crisis, Business Leaders are finally seeing progress in options that will allow the local labor market in Thief River Falls to expand and invest.
Development Director...
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Thief River Falls Police Report 1-18-2017

Controlled substance On Jan. 11 at 1:19 p.m., police received a request for assistance from a probation officer. A subject was discovered to be in possession of drug paraphernalia with meth residue. Brandon Steven Wasley, 35, Thief River Falls was arrested. Charges of fifth-degree controlled...
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Mathilda Sund

Mathilda Sund 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 14, 2017 at Valley Elder Care Center in Grand Forks, ND with her loving grand-daughter, Andrea Dahlen and her husband, Tanner Dahlen at her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2016 at Johnson...
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Sports Shorts 1.18.17

(St. Paul, MN) — The Devils scored three times in the third period to pull out a 4-3 win over the Wild in St. Paul. Jared Spurgeon, Jason Zucker and Erik Haula had goals for Minnesota, which blew leads of 2-0 and 3-2. The Wild had their four-game winning streak snapped. They host the...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

U of M Researchers Launch Web-site Commemorating Sobiec Legacy

University of Minnesota researchers have launched a new website commemorating the legacy of a Zach Sobiech, the Minnesota Teenager who raised millions for University Research with his song, “Clouds”, released in 2012.
Zach died in 2013 of Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, that also...
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Sports Shorts 1.17.17

(Undated) — Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson and defensive back Marcus Sherels have been voted first-team All-NFC by the PFWA. Patterson was named for his work as a kick returner and Sherels as a punt returner. This is the second straight year Patterson was named All-NFC kick...
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Monday, January 16, 2017

Virgil Adam Stusynski

Virgil Adam Stusynski was called home on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Edgewood Vista, East Grand Forks, MN, surrounded by his family. Diagnosed at the age of 55, Virgil lost his struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 61 years.
Virgil Adam was born on February 27, 1955, the fourth child b...
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Black Spruce Bandit Enters Plea

A Northern Minnesota man has plead guilty to theft of government property after admitting he stole the tops of thousands of black spruce trees from the Chippewa National Forest.
Between October 2008 and October 2014, Joseph Edminster, 70, cut and stole nearly three-thousand black spruce tree...
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Minor Injuries Suffered in Evening Accident

Polk County Officials report minor injuries and a citation in a weekend snowmobile accident in Knute Township, near Erskine.
Officers say the accident was reported by a “passer-by” Sunday just before 9pm, on 350th Street South East. Arriving deputies found the machine, a 1999 Arctic...
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TRFFD Called to Roll-over Accident

Thief River Falls Fire Fighters were called out this weekend, to a one vehicle roll-over north of St. Hilaire.
The traffic accident was reported right around 10am Saturday Morning, at the intersection of Highway #32 and 110th Street Northwest.
Witnesses say the driver and two passengers were...
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Sports Shorts 1.16.17

(Chicago, IL) — The Wild scored three unanswered goals to edge the Blackhawks, 3-2, in Chicago. Nino Niederreiter and Chris Stewart lit the lamp in the second and Jason Pominville scored the decisive goal in the third. Devan Dubnyk denied 33 shots for Minnesota, which has won four straight...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 01-15-2017

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

Pennington County court calendar 01/17/2017 to 01/20/2017

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Mark Gorman Beito, a level three sex offender moves to new address in Thief River Falls

The Thief River Falls Police Department has announced Mark Gorman Beito, 30, a level three sex offender, is living in Thief River Falls in the 600 block of Knight Ave. N. His address changed on Jan. 3, 2017. The Police Department is required by state statute to inform the public of a level three...
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Saturday, January 14, 2017

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Sports Shorts 1.14.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 to go along with 17 rebounds as the Timberwolves held off the Thunder 96-86 in Minneapolis. Ricky Rubio also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 assists as Minnesota won its third-straight. Andrew Wiggins contributed 19 in the...
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Praska hits 1,000!

Kylea Praska is the latest member of the Lincoln High School 1,000 point club.  
The Junior point guard needed 26 points heading into Friday night’s game at Hibbing, and that is exactly what Praska produced to lead the Thief River Falls Prowlers to a 50 to 39 victory.
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Friday, January 13, 2017

Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 1-13-2017

 Minnesota State Patrol cases Bryce Anthony Corneliusen, 50, Warren, expired registration, $115 Thomas Dale Fitzgerald, Jr., 30, Muskegon, Mich., 65 in a 60 mph zone, $125 Nicole Lee Hanson, 28, Thief River Falls, 70 in a 60 mph zone, $125 Matt David Langevin, 30, Minneapolis, 65 in a 55 mph ...
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Sports Shorts 1.13.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Wild scored three goals apiece in the second and third periods to roll the Canadiens, 7-1, at the Xcel Energy Center. Nino Niederreiter had two tallies for Minnesota, which has won three-of-four. The Wild travel to Dallas tomorrow and Chicago on Sunday before...
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Adults Fish Free During Take a Kid Fishing Weekend

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is announcing another Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend.
Minnesotans age 16 or older can fish free, with kids this Saturday, Sunday, and on the Martin Luther King Junior Holiday Monday.
During the extended weekend, Minnesotans age can fish or...
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TRF Police Report 1-12-2017

 Accident On Dec. 29 at 2:17 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident near the intersection of Center Street Northeast and 110th Avenue Northeast. At the time of the accident, Shirley J. Lewis of Greenbush was driving a 2012 Chevy Silverado westbound on Center Street No...
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Dennis Erickson

Dennis Erickson, 74, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, with Larry Myhrer officiating. A private burial will be held in the Spring...
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Sports Shorts 1.12.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Andrew Wiggins led six Timberwolves in double-figures with 28 points as they beat the Rockets 119-105 at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 18 rebounds for Minnesota, which won its second straight game to improve to 13-and-26. The Wolves wrap up...
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cabin Fever


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Appellate Judge Sides with City

The City of Mentor is breathing a little easier this month, after the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling, in the case of a liability related accident at the City Tennis Courts in 2012.
Appellate Judges sided with a Polk County District Court decision, finding the City of...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 01-11-2017

KARMA BITCH Wasley, Brandon Steven M 35 423 01-11-2017 11:50 A – A & D HOLD – 152.025.4(b) Drugs – 5th Degree Controlled Substance – Sal   Pusakulich, Kristin Marie F 30 420 01-09-2017 20:55 A – A & D HOLD – 609.2231.1 Assault – 4th Degree...
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Committee Considers Tuesday Meeting a Success

Plenty of interest, but no clear choice when it comes to the location of a proposed Thief River Falls Community Splash Park, after a meeting this week to gauge options as the city begins a search for grant funding.
Nearly forty people attended the meeting showing overwhelming support for the...
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Sports Shorts 1.11.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves continue their four-game home-stand tonight against the Houston Rockets at the Target Center. Minnesota has split the first two games on the stand after Monday’s 101-92 victory over Dallas. The Wolves sit at 12-and-26 on the season.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Ice Fishing Season


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School Board Chair, Vice Chair Selected

The first meeting of a New Year for the Thief River Falls School Board Monday night.
Superintendent Bradley Bergstrom reviewed nominations and elections procedures and acting chairman Mike Spears called for nominations for various offices. Spears was re-elected chair, Misty Hempel, vice-chair,...
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Drug Dealer Lee Allen Redden convicted of third degree sale of narcotics

Lee Allen Redden, 23, Grygla, was convicted of third-degree sale of narcotics, a felony, on Jan. 3, 2017. Redden was placed on supervised probation for 10 years, but ordered to serve 60 days in jail, which could be served on work release. He was also ordered to pay a fine of $500, and fees...
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Sports Shorts 1.10.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 34 points and 11 rebounds as the Timberwolves trimmed the Mavericks 101-92 in Minnesota. Ricky Rubio pitched in with 13 points and a season-best 15 assists as the T’wolves snapped a four-game skid. Minnesota is 12-and-26 and hosts...
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Monday, January 9, 2017

TRF Splash Park Meeting Tuesday

LB Hartz Option B pulled ahead over the weekend but Tindolph Beach at Bill LaFave Park is really not that far behind, with the community invited Tuesday night to have their say when it comes to the location of a proposed Splash Park in Thief River Falls.
Thousands of residents have already...
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Heartbreaking Loss for Legendary Race Family

The racing community is in mourning today over the death of young Hunter Houle; who died during pre-race testing in a crash on Pine Lake, near Gonvick Friday.
Race organizers say Hunter, who raced with the Christian Brothers Team out of Fertile, was preparing for the USXC Race this past weekend...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 1-9-2016

 Thief River Falls Police Department cases Arnoldo Martinez Jr., 26, Thief River Falls, charge of theft dismissed Brady Ray Veselka, 30, Middle River, fifth degree controlled substance crime, $210, one year in jail, fifth degree assault, $50, 90 days in jail to be served concurrently with the ...
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Willia Prestegaard

Willia Mrytle Prestegaard, a life-long resident of the Thief River Falls area, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Oakland Park Communities at age 97. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 9, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. John...
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Shirley Potucek

Shirley Ann Potucek died peacefully on January 3, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Center in Warren, MN.
Shirley Ann Johnston was born on November 24, 1935, in Thief River Falls, MN to Mathilda (Wiebe) and Eldred Johnston. Shirley grew up in Thief River Falls and graduated from there in 1953.
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Sports Shorts 1.9.17

(Gonvick, MN) — Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Hunter Houle, 18, of Forest Lake. Houle suffered fatal injuries on Friday while testing and preparing to participate in the USXC Pine Lake 200 snowmobile race at Gonvick, Minnesota. Houle is the son of racing legend Steve Houle...
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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Monday, January 2, 2017

Sports Shorts 1.2.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Sam Bradford threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings blasted the Bears 38-10 in the season finale at US Bank Stadium. Jerick McKinnon had a rushing score and a TD catch while posting 110 total yards for the Vikings, who end the year 8-and-8 after a 5-and-0 s...
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Sunday, January 1, 2017