(Sacramento, CA) – Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 17 rebounds as the Timberwolves crowned the Kings 102-88 in Sacramento. Andrew Wiggins added 27 points for Minnesota, which outscored Sacramento 40-to-19 in the second quarter. The Wolves continue their four-game road trip...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Sports Shorts 2.28.17
TRF School Board Considers Budget Cuts
From Education Correspondent; Lee Richards, TRF Radio News ..
The public got a first look at the impact of a half million dollars in school budget cuts; as the Thief River Falls Board of Education met in Regular Session Monday night.
Business manager Tanya Monson-Ek gave an overview of the...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 02-28-2017
Pennington County Jail In Custody 02-28-2017 08:54 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 20160 Auginash, Kimberly Joyce F 32 525...
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Funding for Wetland Mitigation
With a companion measure being fast-tracked through the State Senate, the Minnesota House last week passed House File 434, allocating emergency funding to the State Board of Water and Soil Resources – know statewide as BWSR – to fulfill promises made to local government when it...
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Arctic Cat Cleared of BRP Patent Infringment
Arctic Cat Manufacturing has prevailed; found innocent of accusations of patent infringement brought by Bombardier Recreations Products of Canada.
The Trial Judgement, issued yesterday, ends seven years of legal wrangling and clears Arctic Cat of any wrongdoing in snowmobile design; which had...
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Monday, February 27, 2017
Corrine Swenson
Corrine Ann Swenson, of Middle River, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her residence in Middle River, MN, at the age of 75.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN, with Rev. Cathie Rhodes officiating. Interment...
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Pennington County court calendar 02/27/2017 to 03/06/2017
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Jerome Gerardy
Jerome “Jerry” Gerardy, age 78, of Plummer, MN passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his rural home in Plummer, MN. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:30 PM in St. Bernard’s Catholic Church with Father Rick Lambert Officiating. Burial will be held at...
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Bernelda “Bernie” Burger
Bernelda (Bernie) Burger, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away February 14, 2017 in Mesa, AZ.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Interment will follow at St....
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Sports Shorts 2.27.17
(Daytona, FL) — Kurt Busch is the winner of the 59th Daytona 500. Busch passed the pack on the final lap to win the “Great American Race” for the first time in his career. Ryan Blaney came in second. AJ Allmendinger, Aric Almirola and Paul Menard rounded out the top...
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All-State Honorable Mention for 2 Prowlers Girls
Post season honors for two members of the Thief River Falls Prowler Girl’s Hockey Team.
Seniors Kora Torkelson and Callie Fagerstrom both received All-State Honorable Mention awards at the Minnesota State High School Girl’s Hockey Tournament this past weekend.
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Sunday, February 26, 2017
Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 2-26-2017
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases Ismael Gonzales, 34, Thief River Falls, felony charge of first degree controlled substance crime dismissed Daniel Robert Wold, 25, Oklee, issuance of dishonored checks, $185, 180 days in jail stayed for two years, unsupervised probation for two years,...
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
Thief River Falls Police Report 2-25-2017
Felony second degree assault and domestic assault On Feb. 11 at 3:29 a.m., police received a report of a domestic assault in the 300 block of Atlantic Ave. N. Russell Lendell Thornton, 30, Thief River Falls, has charges pending for felony second degree assault and domestic assault. He was...
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Friday, February 24, 2017
Pennington County Jail In Custody 02-24-2017
Defoe, Tiffany Kay F — 521 02-23-2017 18:14 A – A & D HOLD – 152.025.2(a)(1) 57cr164541 Controlled Substance Crime in the 5th Degree Fairbanks, Cleon June F 47 522 02-23-2017 23:39 A – A & D HOLD – 169A.24.1 Traffic – DWI – First-Degree Driving...
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TRF Celebrates; State of the City
Dave Burns, News Associate, Thief River Falls Radio ….
The First Annual State of the City address took place on the Main Campus of Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls Thursday night.
Organizers described the event as an opportunity to highlight recent...
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Sports Shorts 2.24.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves are back in action tonight as they host the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Wolves come out of the All-Star break 22-and-35 on the season. That puts them 13th in the Western Conference, three games out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
Sports Shorts 2.23.17
(College Park, MD) — Dupree McBrayer led a balanced attack with 18 points off the bench to lead Minnesota to an 89-75 win at #24-ranked Maryland. The Gophers outscored the Terrapins 55-to-40 in the second half. Minnesota is now 21-and-7 overall. The Gophers host Penn State on...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
City Council Chooses Splash Park Location
“Bring back the beach!”
The comment this week from Alderman Josh Hagen as the Thief River Falls City Council approved Tindolph Beach at Bill LaFave Park as the location of a proposed Community Splash Park. Hagen says the new facility is an opportunity to return the long diminished park to its...
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Bill Easing Fireworks Limitations Clears Committee in MN House
A bill that would ease fireworks limitations in Minnesota cleared a key committee in the state House this week, although its chances remain uncertain.
State Fire Marshal Bruce West is opposed and cautioned lawmakers over rising injuries since sparklers and non-aerial fireworks were legalized in...
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Emergency Advisory from Electric Department
The heaviest flow and highest water volume in recent memory is prompting an emergency advisory from the Thief River Falls City Electric Department – get off the ice …
Electric Superintendent Dale Narlock issued the advisory at mid-morning, saying the spillway at the Thief River Falls...
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Sports Shorts 2.22.17
(St. Paul, MN) — Jonathan Toews tallied a hat trick as the Blackhawks beat the Wild 5-3 at Xcel Energy Center. Mikael Granlund scored twice and Zach Parise also lit the lamp for Minnesota, which leads the Central Division with 84 points. The Wild host the LA Kings on Monday.
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The Beach Final Splash Park Location
“Bring back the beach!”
The comment last night from Alderman Josh Hagen as the Thief River Falls City Council approved Tindolph Beach at Bill LaFave Park as the location of a proposed Community Splash Park to be financed through a combination of grant writing and fund raising – with more on the...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
“Everything You Want to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask”
Recent news coverage of the Dakota Access Pipeline, along with the fight to maintain the Fighting Sioux logo and the success of Indian Casinos across the state, have all raised the profile of the American Indian Community in Minnesota, with a presentation Wednesday night at The Carnegie from a...
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Detroit Lakes Authorities Investigating Train Death
Authorities in Detroit Lakes are investigating the death of a woman struck over the weekend by a BNSF Freight Train.
Emergency crews found Lynn Alexander, 56, dead on the tracks near the intersection of Washington Avenue and U-S Highway Ten Saturday night.
The area where the woman died is very...
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House Votes to Repeal Sunday Liquor Ban
Sunday liquor sales are a step closer to reality in Minnesota.
The state House voted 85-45 yesterday to repeal the ban that has stood since Minnesota became a state. The Senate will hold a hearing on the bill tomorrow, and if the measure is passed by both houses and signed by the Governor,...
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Sports Shorts 2.21.17
(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild are back on the ice tonight hosting the Chicago Blackhawks in the seventh of an eight-game homestand at The X. Minnesota is 4-1-and-1 on the stand so far after Saturday’s 5-2 victory over Nashville. The Wild continue to lead the Western Conference with 84...
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Monday, February 20, 2017
Rural Finance Authority Loaning $35 million to Farmers
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are applauding after Governor Mark Dayton this month signed a fast-track bill making $35 million in loans available to farmers through the Rural Finance Authority.
The Rural Finance Authority had been without funding since December 31st because the...
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Critical Injuries Reported in Single Vehicle Roll-Over
A Crookston area man was critically injured Friday, in a one vehicle rollover on Highway #9 in Polk County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Cameron Johnson, 25, suffered life threatening injuries after he was ejected from the pickup he was driving, after the vehicle left the highway...
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Climatologist’s say 2017 may have Warmest February Ever
This could be one of the warmest stretches of February weather, ever, in Minnesota History.
Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay, says warmer temperatures will “be here a while”, and that “temperatures will be running 15 degrees above normal, maybe even 20 degrees warmer...
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Betsy Thompson
Betsy Rose LeDoux was born October 9, 1924 the daughter of Alfred and Mary LeDoux in the Hallock, MN Hospital, where she was the first caesarian birth in Kittson County. She grew up on a farm east of Karlstad and graduated from Karlstad High School in 1942. She met the love of her life, Isaac...
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Sports Shorts 2.20.17
(Daytona Beach, FL) — For a second straight season, Chase Elliott is taking the pole for the Daytona 500. Elliott just beat out Dale Earnhardt Junior, who came in second and will join Elliott on the front row. Thursday will see the rest of the field set by two qualifying races. The Daytona...
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Sunday, February 19, 2017
Pennington County court calendar 02/17/2017 to 02/24/2017
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Alan G. Rogalla turns his back on the law enforcement community again
Christopher Alan Olmstead, 26, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for a felony charge of fourth degree assault. Dismissed were a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, and gross misdemeanor charges of fourth degree assault, fourth degree burglary and obstruction the legal process. For the...
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Drug Dealer Renee Cecilia Veselka gets another stay of imposition
Renee Cecilia Veselka AKA Renee Peralta, 37, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. She was granted a 10-year stay of imposition. As a condition of that sentence, Veselka was ordered to serve 90 days in jail. She was given credit for 13...
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Saturday, February 18, 2017
Anyone care to take a guess how this charge turned out for Austin Ray Mueller
Austin Ray Mueller, 20, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for a felony charge of receiving stolen property. A felony theft charge was dismissed. For the former charge, Mueller was ordered to serve 12 months and one day in prison stayed for five years. He was ordered to serve supervised probation...
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Another felony another stayed sentence for Ricardo Martinez
Ricardo Martinez, 25, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for felony escape from custody. A gross misdemeanor charge of escape from custody was dismissed. For the felony charge, Martinez was ordered to serve 13 months in prison stayed for five years. He was ordered to serve supervised probation for...
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Maybe Alan Rogalla will quit giving Joseph Edward Sabol stayed sentences after he kills her.
A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 26 in Pennington County District Court for a felony charge of a violation of a protection order. Another felony charge of a violation of a protection order was dismissed against Joseph Edward Sabol, 39. For the former charge, Sabol was ordered...
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Friday, February 17, 2017
Bobby Vinton Peralta was sentenced for felony failure to register as a predatory offender.
Bobby Vinton Peralta was sentenced Monday, Feb. 6 in Pennington County District Court for felony failure to register as a predatory offender. Bobby Vinton Peralta, 40, was sentenced to 16 months in prison. That sentence is to be served concurrently with another case. He was ordered to supply a...
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Teen that was involved in the accident that killed Mary Louise Reierson was cited a week before
A 62-year-old woman from Thief River Falls was fatally injured late Tuesday afternoon in a crash in northwestern Minnesota’s Pennington County, according to the State Patrol. Mary Louise Reierson, who was driving a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, was heading north on Hwy. 32 just north of...
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Phillip David Trontvet and Jensen Leigh Johnston charged in burglaries and thefts
Two people have been charged for a series of burglaries and thefts out of vehicles that occurred between Jan. 14 and Feb. 8 in Thief River Falls and rural Pennington County. Phillip David Trontvet, 25, Thief River Falls, has been charged with seven felony offenses – being a felon in possession...
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Court upholds meth-induced crash conviction that killed Barbara Olsen
A Minnesota Appeals Court upheld this week the conviction of a Kittson County man whom police said was on meth during a fatal car crash more than two years ago. Adam Blaine Davis, 40, is serving 6¼ years in prison after he pleaded guilty Oct. 27, 2015, in Marshall County District Court to felony...
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
One Injured in Single Vehicle Roll-Over
A Lancaster area woman was injured this week, after she was thrown from her vehicle in roll-over south of Humboldt.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Terney Knapp, 20, was the driver of a pick-up that rolled on an ice covered stretch of Highway #75 in St. Vincent Township Wednesday.
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Zaviska Going to State Math League Competition
A Lincoln High School Student has advanced to the State Math League Competition next month in South St. Paul.
Senior Peter Zaviska advanced after taking First in the Northern Lights Division this season. Zaviska was also given First Team All-Conference Honors.
Named Second Team All Conference,...
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Mary Reierson
Mary Reierson, 62 of Thief River Falls, MN died tragically in an automobile accident on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 20, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Burial will...
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Melvin Hagen
Melvin Edmund Hagen, 95, of Grygla, MN passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Thief River Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, Grygla with Pastor Vicki Saude-Worthington officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 to...
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Sports Shorts 2.16.17
(Denver, CO) — Andrew Wiggins went off for 40 points on 15-of-26 shooting as the Timberwolves topped the Nuggets 112-99 in Denver. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 19 rebounds for Minnesota, which is 22-and-35 at the All-Star break. The Wolves return next Friday at home against...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Section 8A Boy’s Hockey Tournament set!
(Thief River Falls) — The seeding for the 8A Boy’s Hockey Tournament is complete. The East Grand Forks Green Wave are the #1 seed for this year tournament.
Thief River Falls picked up the #2 seed int he coaches vote, followed by Warroad, Detroit Lakes, Crookston, Lake of the Woods,...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 02-15-2017
Aehlert, Kira Lesha F 28 501 02-14-2017 20:00 A – COURT/PENDING – 609.52.1(1) Theft – Theft of Property Brua, Alexander Todd M 20 504 02-15-2017 04:26 A – A & D HOLD – 609.2242.4 Domestic Assault-Felony Castillo, Ashley Marie F 23 477 02-03-2017 13:50 A...
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Missing TRF Man Confirmed Dead
Update:
With thanks to a community that “really came together to help,” the Thief River Falls Police Department this morning confirmed the death of an 80 year old resident, reported missing yesterday.
In a news release that also offered condolences to the family, officials say Orvin Sund was...
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Orin Russell Hunt
(February 17, 1929 – February 11, 2017) U.S. Veteran Orin Russell Hunt, the son of the late Harvey and Florence (Hoyme) Hunt, was born Feb. 17, 1929, in rural Rock Lake, ND. He was raised and attended Virginal Country School. He helped at home on the family farm until he was drafted into...
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Maryann Lessard
Maryann Louise Lessard, 86 of Oklee, MN passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving family at her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier, Oklee Friday, February 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Father Adam Hamness Officiating. ...
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Sports Shorts 2.15.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — A 41-point effort from Andrew Wiggins went for naught as the Timberwolves lost 116-108 to the Cavaliers at the Target Center. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving each had 25 for Cleveland. Minnesota is 21-and-35 and plays in Denver tonight in the final game before the...
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Mary Louise Reierson dies in crash on icy road
A 62-year-old woman from Thief River Falls was fatally injured late Tuesday afternoon in a crash in northwestern Minnesota’s Pennington County, according to the State Patrol. Mary Louise Reierson, who was driving a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, was heading north on Hwy. 32 just north of...
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TRF Woman Dies in Traffic Accident
Icy road conditions are being blamed for a tragic traffic accident that took the life of a Thief River Falls woman yesterday.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 62 year old Mary Louise Reierson died when the Chrysler Town and Country mini-van she was driving collided with a trailer hauling...
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Missing TRF Man “Located”
The search for a missing Thief River Falls man was called off late last night, after a Police Advisory saying 80 year old Orvin Sund had been “located …”
Speaking with the Police Department Tuesday night, Chief Dick Wittenberg told Thief River Falls Radio he needed time to...
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Update: Authorities have called off a search for 80-year-old Orvin Sund
Authorities have called off a search for 80-year-old Orvin Sund of Thief River Falls. Officers say they will be releasing more information Wednesday morning after an appropriate amount of time to notify family members.
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Thief River Falls Police asking for help locating Orvin Sund
Police in Thief River Falls are asking for help locating a missing man. He is 80-year-old Orvin Sund. He was last seen living his residence in the 400 Block of Conley Ave South at 11:00 am this morning. He left on foot. Sund wearing a black arctic cat jacket and glasses. If anyone sees Sund,...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Weekend Snowmobile Accident Claims One Life
Officials say one person was killed in a weekend snowmobile accident in Clearwater County.
Sheriff’s Deputies identify the victim as =Daniel Stock, 59, of Mahnomen, died at the scene of the accident, reported Sunday along McKenzie Lake Road.
Officers say the accident, which remains under...
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Vehicle Break-in Investigation Yields Two more Arrests
A Thief River Falls woman accused in a series of break-ins, is scheduled for a Rule #8 Hearing today in Pennington County District Court.
Jenson Johnston, 24, is scheduled to appear this afternoon before District Judge Kurt Marben, accused of five felony counts, including theft and burglary in a...
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Area Man Accused of Driving into a Bank Drunk
A Fertile area man has been charged after allegedly driving into a bank building in Winger.
Trent Vesledahl, 20, made his first appearance Friday in Polk County District Court in Crookston, after he was taken into custody just after midnight, accused of driving a car into the east side of the...
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Lower Court Decision Upheld in Vehicular Homicide
The decision, issued Monday, rejects the appeal of Adam Blaine Davis, 41, of Halma, convicted of Criminal Vehicular
Homicide. Davis was found guilty of driving under the influence of methamphetamine when his vehicle crossed the center line, crashing into the Olsen car just north of Thief River...
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William Arthur Kramer charged with child pornography
A Thief River Falls man faces child pornography charges after a doctor identified photos on his phone as “possibly” depicting children naked or involved in sexual activity. William Arthur Kramer, 37, was charged Jan. 27 in Pennington County District Court with two felony counts of...
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Sports Shorts 2.14.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves wrap up their six-game homestand tonight against LeBron James and the Cavaliers at the Target Center. Minnesota will then play the Nuggets tomorrow in Denver in the final game before the All-Star break. The Wolves have won two of three to move to...
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Monday, February 13, 2017
Titan Restructuring, Closing Dealership
A national restructuring effort will close the local dealership of Titan Machinery, part of a plan effecting 15 Titan Company sites in Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
The company, headquartered in West Fargo, made the announcement late last week saying the dealership at the intersection of...
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Gail Boice
Gail Boice, 72, of Thief River Falls, MN died suddenly on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.
Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father...
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Alvin F. Jensen
Alvin F. Jensen, of Oklee, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, February 09, 2017 at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN, at the age of 89.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church, Oklee, MN, with Reverend Margaret Jacobus and Pastor Troy...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 02-12-2017
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 2.13.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — Andrew Wiggins dropped in 27 points as the Timberwolves blasted the Bulls 117-89 at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony-Towns added 22 points for the Wolves, who have won two of three to improve to 21-and-34. The Wolves wrap up their six-game home-stand tomorrow against...
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Pennington County court calendar 02/10/2017 to 02/17/2017
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
Dawn Marie Larson faces charges for robbing Evergreen Implement
A Middle River woman faces 12 charges after she allegedly stole about $7,780 from her employer. Dawn Marie Larson, 45, has been charged in Pennington County District Court with two counts of felony theft, five counts of felony check forgery, one count of felony offering a forged check, one...
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Brian Allen Torkelson sentenced for three felony charges
A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Pennington County District Court for burglarizing McDonald’s in December 2015. He was also sentenced for two residential burglary charges. Brian Allen Torkelson, 26, was sentenced for three felony charges of first degree burglary and two...
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Sports Shorts 2.11.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Vikings are making changes along their offensive line. Guards Brandon Fusco and Mike Harris were released on Friday. Fusco was a sixth-round choice in 2011 and has started 64 of the 67 games he has played in. Harris started all 16 games at right guard in 2015, but...
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Friday, February 10, 2017
Cimmarusti Sentenced in Downwind Mudrer
The last defendant in the disappearance and murder of a Redby woman 15 months ago has been ordered to serve over three decades in prison.
As Marchello Cimmarusti, 41, was led from a courtroom to the Beltrami County jail in Bemidji Thursday, members of the victim’s family shouted after...
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Two in Custody in Connection with Recent Vehicle Break-ins
A string of thefts from motor vehicles in Thief River Falls over the past three weeks may have ended following several arrests Thursday.
A Law Enforcement Center spokesperson says shortly before 11:30am, Officers and Deputies from the Thief River Falls Police Department and the Pennington County...
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TRF Students Finish in top 25% in Competition
A trio of Lincoln High School Students finished in the top twenty five percent at the Regional Math Counts competition on Friday at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls.
Thief River Falls Radio would like to congratulate Sam Zaviska, who placed 3rd individually in...
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Sports Shorts 2.10.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves continue their six-game home-stand tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. Minnesota is 1-and-2 on the stand so far after Wednesday’s 112-109 win over Toronto. The Wolves sit at 20-and-33 on the season. The Pelicans are...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 2-10-2017
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases Austin Paul Hutchinson, 19, Thief River Falls, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of theft of a firearm and continued, $125, supervised probation for five years, 80 hours of community work service, write a letter of apology, obtain employment or...
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Sexual predator Bobby Vinton Peralta, gets a slap on the wrist
Three crimes -all felonies- committed, probation violated, warrants, capture, extradition. All three crimes sentencing running concurrent. Means all in one sentence, so if you’re going to commit crimes? Go on a spree. In a nutshell: 20 months prison, with 447 days credited. 20 months is...
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
TRF Day at the Capital Less Than One Month Away
Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Nerhus has announced Day at the Capitol.
In a recent interview with TRF Radio, Nerhus acknowledged Thief River Falls Annual Day at the Capitol is less than a month away. This one day trip to St. Paul will give citizens a chance to meet with...
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Teen Driver Charged After Hitting School Bus
One driver was charged but no injuries were reported in a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Thief River Falls.
A Police department spokesperson says shortly after 3pm. a 1998 Ford Windstar driven by Julie Rose Good, 18 of Thief River Falls was northbound in an alley between Duluth and...
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Thefts in TRF Spill Out Into Out of Town Areas
Apparently, a string of thefts from vehicles in Thief River Falls has moved out of town
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office reports they received a call at 916am Tuesday morning from a resident along State Highway 1 NW. A black bag with 8 fishing rods and a Vexilar FL-18 Genz Pack was...
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Criminals remain on the loose
The Thief River Falls Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office have received an additional 10 reports of vehicle breakins/people going through vehicles. The incidents were reported Feb. 3 and 4. They included: The theft of a checkbook and other items stolen out of a vehicle...
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Wadena leads Day #1 of the I-600
(Thief River Falls, MN) — Re Wadena leads Day #1 of the 42nd running of the I-600 cross country snowmobile race. Wadena, originally from Naytahwaush and from Dilwoth, completed Wednesday’s 200-mile run from Winnipeg, MB, to Thief River Falls in an elapsed time of 2:44:34.471.
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Sports Shorts 2.9.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — Andrew Wiggins hoisted up 31 points as the Timberwolves topped the Raptors 112-109 at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points and 14 rebounds as Minnesota snapped a four-game skid. The T’wolves are 20-and-33. They host the Pelicans tomorrow...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Fire Crew Fight Fire, Freezing Lines
Thief River Falls fire fighters were called to the scene of a fire Tuesday.
A department spokesperson says the fire was at the Logan Swenson residence at 140th Avenue NE. Apparently a propane heater in the garage started the fire. The 24×30 foot two car garage and a 2007 Suburban parked...
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Blowing Snow and Ice Causes Another Accident
Low visibility due to blowing snow and icy roads have caused another accident in Lake of the Woods County.
The State Patrol reports shortly after 9:30am Tuesday morning a 2000 Plymouth Voyager van driven by Susan Peltier, 52, of Baudette and a 2000 Chevy Malibu driven by Debra Murphy, 62, of...
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Area Roads are Seeing Speed Increases
Speed limits are increasing on some North-west Minnesota roads.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
– Highway 113, the Mahnomen / Norman County line to highway 32,
– Highway200, the Mahnomen / Norman County line to North Dakota,
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TRF Police Report 2-8-2017
Accident and failure to stop at a stop sign On Jan. 31 at 8:48 a.m., police received a report of an accident at the intersection of Pennington Avenue and Challenger Drive. At the time of the accident, Sandra M. Osbjornson of Thief River Falls was turning a 2010 GMC Terrain onto Pennington...
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Phyllis Wicklund
Phyllis Wicklund of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, with her loving family at her side, at the age of 96. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...
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Sports Shorts 2.8.17
(Winnipeg, Alberta) — Jason Pominville and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice as the Wild built a 3-0 lead and beat the Jets 4-2 in Winnipeg. Devan Dubnyk made 38 saves for Minnesota, which has won five-of-six. The Wild open up an eight-game homestand tonight against...
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I-500 Cross Country Race
The 42nd Annual running of the I-500 Cross Country Snowmobile Race departs this morning from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Day #1 of the event will see riders travel a 200 mile course from Winnipeg to Thief River Falls Falls.
Day #2 (Thursday, February 9) of the event will comprise of a 190 mile race...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 02-07-2017
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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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Yet Another Group of Vehicle Break-ins Reported
Thief River Falls Police are reporting a rash of vehicle break-ins and thefts.
Adding to a list of several thefts from last Friday, more reports have been coming in. A resident in the 700 block of Markley Avenue reports a Castle racing snowmobile jacket and matching pants, HJC helmet, a coin...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Possession Charge
A St. Hilaire man was taken into custody following a traffic stop early this morning in Thief River Falls.
While on patrol shortly after 2am along Gulf Street and Crocker Avenue, a police officer observed a vehicle parked with its lights in the on position. The officer checked on the vehicle...
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One Taken into Custody Following Accident
One person was taken into custody following a two vehicle accident Monday morning in Thief River Falls.
Shortly before 11:30am police reponded to the report of an accident. A 2016 Ford Expedition driven by Emma Otto, 68, of Thief River Falls was northbound on Horace Avenue and failed to stop at...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 2-7-2017
Thief River Falls Police Department cases Paul Ryan Harger, 53, Thief River Falls, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of terroristic threats and continued, $200, supervised probation for five years, not to use or possess firearms, dangerous weapons, ammunition or explosives, chemical...
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Sports Shorts 2.7.17
(Minneapolis, MN) — Goran Dragic hits a career-high seven threes en route to 33 points as the Heat trimmed the Timberwolves 115-113 at the Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 35 points for Minnesota, which lost its fourth straight. The Wolves continue their six-game home-stand...
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Monday, February 6, 2017
Onstar Notifies Authorities of Accident, DUI Arrest Made
Roseau County Sheriff Steve Gust has released information on a motor vehicle accident last week, with significant property damage in the area of Springsteel Resort.
At about 9:44 Wednesday night, the Sheriff’s Office was notified by “Onstar” concerning a motor vehicle that had...
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State Patrol Reports 2 Fatalities in Northern Minnesota
A deadly weekend on Minnesota Roads with the State Patrol reporting two fatalities in Northern Minnesota.
Names are being withheld in an accident yesterday near Deer Creek involving a 31 year old woman and her two year old passenger from Wadena and a 63 year old woman from Parkers Prairie, The...
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Pennington County court calendar 02/03/2017 to 02/10/2017
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Sports Shorts 2.6.17
(Houston, TX) — The New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions for the fifth time in franchise history. The Patriots knocked off the Atlanta Falcons in overtime, 34-28, in Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Pats scored the final 31 points of the game for the largest comeback...
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Friday, February 3, 2017
Thief River Falls Police Report 2-3-2017
Felony fleeing with a motor vehicle, felony first degree driving while impaired, felony fifth degree controlled substance crime, fleeing police by means other than a motor vehicle and driving after cancellation –inimical to public safety On Jan. 16 at 12:53 a.m., police observed a vehicle near...
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Sports Shorts 2.3.17
(Auburn Hills, MI) — The Timberwolves play the Pistons tonight at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Minnesota will then return home to take on Memphis tomorrow. The Wolves are coming off a 125-97 setback in Cleveland on Wednesday that has them at 19-and-30 on the season. The Pistons are...
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Laborers Union Calls for Replacement of Enbridge Energy Line #3
Officials with the Laborers International Union of America call the situation a “pressing need” urging the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this week to approve the replacement of Enbridge Energy Line #3, a $2.1 billion dollar project running though the listening area.
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Antiques Roadshow Alumni Making Area Appraisals
The Thief River Falls Public Library is hosting a unique, antique appraisal this month.
Author and Collections Expert Mark Moran will provide free appraisals next Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at the public library. Moran has appeared in television episodes of the popular PBS Series Antiques...
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Overseas Avian Influenza Making MN Poultry Producers Nervious
Minnesota poultry industry officials are nervously watching developments overseas as cases of avian influenza are showing up in Europe, Asia and Africa.
In 2015, an outbreak of H5N2 devastated turkey and chicken flocks in Minnesota, including producers with Northern Pride in Thief River...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 2-2-2017
Thief River Falls Police Department cases Brandon Steven Wasley, 35, Thief River Falls, fifth degree controlled substance crime, $410, one year in jail with 275 days stayed for two years, that sentence is to be served concurrently with another case, supervised probation for two years, work...
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Sports Shorts 2.2.17
(Cleveland, OH) — LeBron James flirted with a triple-double as the Cavaliers dropped Timberwolves 125-97 at Quicken Loans Arena. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 26 points and 12 rebounds for the T’wolves, who had won five of their previous six games. The Wolves play the Pistons tomorrow...
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting to be held about Jack Warren Nomeland a Level 3 sex offender
A community notification meeting will be held about a Level 3 sex offender, who has moved back to Thief River Falls. The meeting will be held about Jack Warren The meeting will be held about Jack Warren Nomeland, 63. It will be held Monday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Thief River Falls City
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Haugen Selected as Chamber Chair
The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce has announced its Board of Directors Chair for 2017.
Holly Haugen has been selected as Board Chair.
Haugen is a retired business owner and has been serving on the Board for four years. Haugen previously owned Model Laundry and has been an active member...
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TRFPD Announces Sex Offender Release
The State Department of Corrections is releasing information concerning a level three predatory sex offender, with plans to move to a new address in Thief River Falls.
According to Minnesota Statute 244.052, the TRFPD must release information regarding Jack Nomeland.
The notification meeting is...
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Senate Committee Passes REAL ID
A Minnesota Senate committee this week dodged one political roadblock by passing REAL ID but may face another over a controversial provision regarding undocumented immigrants and Minnesota drivers licenses.
That provision is included in corresponding legislation in the State House, but was not...
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Sterling Williams II sentenced for VFW theft
A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Monday, Jan. 23 in Pennington County District Court for stealing $18,908 from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793 in Thief River Falls. At the time, Sterling Williams II was employed as the post’s gaming manager. Williams, 40, was sentenced for felony theft....
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Sports Shorts 2.1.17
(Edmonton, Alberta) — Tyler Graovac scored a pair of goals as the Wild skated to a 5-2 win over the Oilers in Edmonton. Jason Zucker, Zach Parise and Chris Stewart also lit the lamp for Minnesota, which won its third in-a-row. The Wild continue their four-game Canadian road trip tonight in...
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