Friday, March 31, 2017

CAPTURED 4TH Probation Violation for Amy Lynn Cook DOB: 09/07/1988

WANTED Amy Lynn Cook AGAIN Red Lake, MN 56671 4TH Probation Violation – Felony Theft Case No. 57-CR-14-44 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161. #1 – 04/30/2015 Amended Stay of Imposition Pursuant to M.S. 609.135 (Judicial Officer: Rasmusson, Anne...
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Sports Shorts 3.31.17

(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild scored five unanswered goals en route to a 5-1 win over the Senators at The X. Goaltender Alex Stalock, who was just recalled from the AHL, made 18 saves in his first game with Minnesota. The Wild face the Predators tomorrow in Nashville.
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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Edna D. Wald

Edna D. Wald, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.
 Funeral service will be held 1:30 PM Monday April 3, 2017 at St Bernard’s Catholic Church Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert...
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University Finds Farmers Operating at a Loss

An analysis of farm data by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and State Officials finds these are tough times for many in agriculture.
Records show more than 30% of the states farmers lost money last year, with a tightening of farm credit this spring. 
Producers were able to set...
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Fatality Reported in Accident East of Moorhead

One person has died following a two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon near Moorhead.
According to Sgt. Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol, a 1993 Acura driven by Duane Lamarr Johnson, 87, of Twin Valley was eastbound on 90th Avenue N and failed to yield at Highway 75.  His vehicle...
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Joseph Jagol

Joseph Jagol 75, of Goodridge, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00AM in Faith Lutheran in Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp Officiating. Burial will be held at a...
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Sports Shorts 3.30.17

(Grand Forks, ND) — University of North Dakota is cutting its women’s hockey program. The program dates back to 2002, and has made a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. UND has produced three Olympic medalists. The Fighting Hawks went 18-12-and-5 this past season. Fighting Hawk...
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Two Injured After ATV Breaks Through Ice

Two men were treated and released at a Detroit Lakes Hospital after their all-terrain vehicle plunged through the ice into a Becker County lake last night.
Norman Bradow, 77, of Fergus Falls and Jerome Genz, 82, had been fishing on Height of the Land lake, about 60 miles east of Fargo, and were...
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TRF Police Report 3-29-2017

Accident On March 16 at 3:41 p.m., police received a report of an accident at the intersection of Eighth Street and Davis Avenue. At the time of the accident, Kenneth J. Ulrich of Red Lake Falls was driving a 2009 Blue Bird school bus, and Margaret V. Ryan of Goodridge was driving a 2000 Chevy...
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Sports Shorts 3.29.17

(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild gave up a hat trick to Alex Ovechkin as the Capitals beat the Wild 5-4 in OT. T.J. Oshie tallied twice, including the game-winner for Washington. Eric Staal forced OT for Minnesota with 27 seconds left in regulation. The Wild have lost nine-of-10. They host Ottawa...
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Fabian Fighting Buffer Law

A Northwest Minnesota Legislator is at the heart of a battle brewing at the State Capitol over implementation of new Ag buffer laws requiring the uncompensated set aside of 30 and 50 foot strips along Minnesota Waterways.
Representative Dan Fabian, of Roseau, says the law is poor science and can...
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GMR School Board Meets in Special Session

The doors will stay open at the GMR School in Middle River, but with a much diminished student population, as the Greenbush Middle River School District this week abandoned their current Middle School Model voting Monday to incorporate next year’s 6th Grade and move 7th and 8th Grades from...
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Morning SUV / School Bus Accident

One person was injured, several students suffered bumps and bruises, after an SUV struck a Clearbrook/Gonvik School bus yesterday at an intersection in Polk County.
According to Information Officer, Sgt. Jesse Grabow, with the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the SUV, Scott Aune, 53, of...
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Alan Rogalla will be getting a extra Christmas card this year

Robert Leonhard Chute, 30, was sentenced for felony terroristic threats. He was ordered to serve 27 months in prison stayed for five years. As a condition of that sentence, he was ordered to serve 365 days in jail with credit for 136 days. Work release and Sentence to Serve privileges were...
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Sports Shorts 3.28.17

(Grand Forks, ND) — North Dakota men’s hockey led the nation in attendance for the sixth straight season. The Fighting Hawks drew over 241,000 fans for an average of 11,505 in their 21 home games this season. Wisconsin was a distant second on the list averaging 10,158 fans.
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Monday, March 27, 2017

Injuries Reported in Single Vehicle Accident

Thief River Falls Fire Fighters were called on Friday, to extricate a crash victim at the scene of a traffic accident on Highway #32, 2 miles north of St. Hilaire.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Brandon Neadeau, 30, of Minneapolis, was injured when his 2006 Buick Lucerne rolled near...
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School Board Wrestling with Staff Reductions

Pledging to create the least possible impact to students, The Thief River Falls Board of Education tonight will consider staff reductions as they continue to work to align expenses with revenue.
The Board will be asked to approve a recommendation to terminate the contracts of five probationary...
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Enbridge Seeks Tax Break on Pipeline

They’ve been appealing the valuation since 2012, but this week officials may resolve a high stakes numbers game between Enbridge Energy and the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Although they don’t set the value, local taxing entities are on the hook for the difference, if mediators...
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Jerry Hestekind

Jerry Hestekind, 73, of Newfolden, MN died peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his loving family by his side.
 Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Pastor Ollie Urdahl...
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Janice Noreen

Janice Noreen, Thief River Falls, age 78, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.
 Funeral service will be 2 PM, Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Black River Lutheran Church, rural St. Hilaire, MN.  Burial will be at Black River Church Cemetery.
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Donavon Berggren

Donavon Berggren, 69, of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his residence.
 Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until Noon on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery...
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Domestic terrorist Alexander Todd Brua, gets stayed sentence for the 2nd time

Alexander Todd Brua, 19, Thief River Falls, was sentenced for a felony charge of domestic assault. Felony charges of domestic assault by strangulation and violation of a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order were dismissed. For the assault charge, Brua was granted a five year stay of imposition. He...
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Rosella Keester

Rosella Keester, Thief River Falls, MN, age 84, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN
 Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday March 27, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Jim Robberstad officiating.  Burial will follow...
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Sports Shorts 3.27.17

(Detroit, MI) — Andreas Athanasiou scored the winning goal 1:52 into overtime as the Red Wings edged the Wild 3-2 at Joe Louis Arena. Eric Staal and Nate Prosser scored for Minnesota, which has dropped eight of nine. The Wild still sit second in the Central Division with 95 points. They...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 03-26-2017

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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Sunday, March 26, 2017

4TH Probation Violation for Amy Lynn Cook DOB: 09/07/1988

WANTED Amy Lynn Cook AGAIN Red Lake, MN 56671 4TH Probation Violation – Felony Theft Case No. 57-CR-14-44 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161. #1 – 04/30/2015 Amended Stay of Imposition Pursuant to M.S. 609.135 (Judicial Officer: Rasmusson, Anne...
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Single car accident sends one to the Thief River Falls Hospital

According to the Minnesota state patrol, at 6:06 P.M. yesterday, a 2006 Buick Lucerne was southbound on Hwy 32 when the driver crossed into the eastbound ditch, hit field approach, and rolled. 30-year-old Brandon Jeffrey Neadeau, Minneapolis, MN, suffered Non-life threatening injuries, according...
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Saturday, March 25, 2017

WANTED Leland Arnold Martin, DOB: 10/13/1976

WANTED Leland Arnold Martin, DOB: 10/13/1976 Redby, MN 56670 Minneapolis, Minnesota Probation Violation for Felony Offering a Forged Check Case No. 57-CR-16-452 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Middle River School Once Again on the Chopping Block?

The Greenbush Middle River School Board will meet in Special Session Monday Night to hear five or more plans to reconfigure district classes; including a plan that would close the school in Middle River.
Superintendent Tom Jerome confirmed school board members were advised this week that closing...
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Two charged after fleeing TRF Police

The Thief River Falls Police Department was involved in two separate pursuits in a six-hour period this week. One of the drivers ran out of gasoline, ending his pursuit. The pursuits involved Roy Joseph Lee Smith, 19, and Matthew Wade Sorenson, 35, both of Thief River Falls. Both were arrested....
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Friday, March 24, 2017

Predatory Offender CODY ALLEN FORSBERG

CODY ALLEN FORSBERG  DOB: 03/26/1985
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Sports Shorts 3.24.17

(St. Paul, MN) — Steve Mason stopped 24-of-25 shots sent his way to help lift the Flyers past the Wild 3-1 in Saint Paul. Zach Parise scored the lone Minnesota goal in defeat. The Wild have lost eight of their last 10 games. They wrap up their three-game home-stand tomorrow against...
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WANTED BOBBI JO GARFVE, DOB: 04/22/1974

WANTED BOBBI JO GARFVE Also Known As Bobbi JoMcAnnany, DOB: 04/22/1974 Halma, MN 56729 Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the 5th Degree Case No. 57-CR-16-438 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161
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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Single Vehicle Roll-Over in Bray Township

Two people were injured this week in a one vehicle roll-over in Bray Township.
According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department, the driver of the vehicle, Brandi Carlson, 32, of Salol, and a passenger, Eric Chandler, 24, of Warroad, were injured when their 200 Ford Crown Victoria...
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Mildred E. Carriere

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MILDRED E. CARRIERE, OF MIDDLE RIVER, MN WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 AT 1:00PM AT FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, MIDDLE RIVER.
VISITATION WILL BE HELD AFTER 6PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 WITH A 7PM PRAYER SERVICE AT COLLINS FUNERAL CHAPEL, MIDDLE RIVER AND ONE HOUR...
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Bill Introduced Taking Aim at Electric Vehicle Owners

Electric vehicle drivers might soon have to pay a fee to help make up for the money the state is losing in gasoline taxes.
Bills introduced at the State Capitol in St. Paul would charge electric vehicle owners between $75 and $85 per year, with gasoline-electric hybrids being exempt from the...
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Drevlow Duo Placest Highest in Prowler Speech History

They are the highest placing speakers in the long and prestigious history of Prowler Speech.
Brother and Sister Duo Partners, Brielle and Brigham Drevlow, taking 4th in National Speech and Debate Finals last Saturday in Brainerd. The event marks the only option state-wide for a National...
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WANTED Tiffany Kay Defoe, DOB: 07/22/1991

WANTED Tiffany Kay Defoe, DOB: 07/22/1991 Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the 5th Degree Case No. 57-CR-16-454 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161
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WANTED William Xavier Cook, DOB: 02/26/1992

WANTED William Xavier Cook, DOB: 02/26/1992 Red Lake, MN 56671 Probation Violation for Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle Case No. 57-CR-16-677 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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WANTED JACOB LEO BRIST, DOB: 06/05/1984

WANTED JACOB LEO BRIST, DOB: 06/05/1984 2 counts of Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the 5th Degree Case No. 57-CR-16-681 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Sports Shorts 3.23.17

(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild continue their three-game homestand tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at The X. Minnesota snapped its five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over San Jose on Tuesday. The Wild remain second in the Central Division with 94 points. The Flyers have 74...
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Wanted Robert Eugene Hostnick, DOB: 12/12/1966

Wanted Robert Eugene Hostnick, DOB: 12/12/1966 Van Couver, WA 98582 Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the 1st Degree Case No. 57-CR-17-157 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

WANTED Tiffany Ann Kingbird, DOB: 02/25/1985

WANTED Tiffany Ann Kingbird, DOB: 02/25/1985 Redby, MN 56670 Felony Failure to Appear Felony Aiding and Abetting Offender Case No. 57-CR-16-336 Case No. 57-CR-15-908 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161
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WANTED GLENN KENNETH MAGNER, 04/08/1980

WANTED GLENN KENNETH MAGNER, 04/08/1980 Grand Forks, ND 58203 Felony Offering a Forged Check Case No. 57-CR-16-1006 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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BCA Releases Name in Tabor Stand-Off

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The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released the name of the rural Polk County Man, killed during a stand-off with officers following a shooting Monday near Tabor.
Communications Officer, Bruce Gordon, says 73 year old Clarence Duane Huderle, of Warren, died of a gunshot wound, his...
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WANTED Verlin Dale Kingbird, Jr., DOB: 03/28/1984

WANTED Verlin Dale Kingbird, Jr., DOB: 03/28/1984 Redby, MN 56670 Probation Violation for Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer Felony Failure to Appear Case No. 57-CR-15-894 Case No. 57-CR-16-203 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Mark Nelson

Mark E.Nelson, 59, Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his home in Thief River Falls.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Father Rick Lambert officiating.  Burial will be held...
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Sports Shorts 3.22.17

(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild stopped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Martin Hanzal and Charlie Coyle scored 15 seconds apart in the second for Minnesota, which is six points behind Chicago for the top spot in the West. Devan Dubnyk made 21 saves in the win. The Wild...
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Lloyd Tanem

Lloyd Tanem of Goodridge, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Valley Regional Medical Center, near Los Fresnos, TX. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Ekelund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN. Burial will take place at the Czech National...
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City Approves Contracts to Relocate Lime Sludge Ponds

It is an improvement a half century in the making.

The City of Thief River Falls last night awarded nearly 3 and a half million in construction contracts to upgrade city water systems, ultimately moving unsightly and troublesome Residual Lime Sludge Treatment Ponds outside the city limits.
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Poster boy for Pennington county’s infamous catch and release, arrested again

Pennington county’s infamous catch and release bandit Matthew Wade Sorenson aka sorn digerler was re-arrested early this morning for what the third or fourth time just this month alone for driving after revocation..just amazes me the lack of accountability given to these guys over and over...
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WANTED Jennie Lynn Langaas, DOB 12/09/1972

WANTED Jennie Lynn Langaas, DOB 12/09/1972 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Probation Violation for Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle Case No. 57-CR-15-676 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161  
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

WANTED LLEWELLYN CHARLES THUNDER, DOB 08/25/1965

WANTED LLEWELLYN CHARLES THUNDER, DOB 08/25/1965 REDBY, MN 56670 Probation Violation for Felony FRAUD-INSUF FUNDS CHECK Case No. 57-CR-12-358 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Woman Charged Following Cavity Search

An Ontario woman has been charged in Roseau County, accused of attempting to cross the US Border carrying illicit narcotics.
The woman, 26,  was taken into custody Sunday, after 13 grams of what is believed to be marijuana was recovered from an “internal body cavity.”
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Record Amount of Meth and Pills Seized Last Year

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says an alarming amount of drugs are being seized in the State.
DPS Commissioner Mona Dohman says last year Violent Crime Enforcement Teams seized a record amounts of methamphetamine and prescription pills.   
Brian Marquart, head of the state’s...
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WANTED LINDA SUE WHITE, DOB 10/8/1986

WANTED LINDA SUE WHITE, DOB 10/8/1986 Probation Violation for Felony 5TH DEGREE DRUGS Case No. 57-CR-14-408 Please notify law enforcement if you know where she is. 218-681-6161
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WANTED Travis Lee Stromgren, DOB 9/23/1991

WANTED Travis Lee Stromgren, DOB 9/23/1991 Case # 57-CR-17-223 FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER – Felony Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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1 Death in Tabor Stand-Off

One person died as gun-fire was exchanged yesterday, in a deadly incident outside a rural home near Tabor in Polk County.
Polk County Sheriff Barb Erdman says the shooter died at the scene; a residence in Section #2 of Northland Township – after shots were fired at a rural mail carrier and...
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Sports Shorts 3.21.17

(St. Paul, MN) — The Wild open up a three-game home-stand tonight against the San Jose Sharks at The X. Philadelphia and Vancouver will also come town this week. The Wild have lost five in-a-row after Sunday’s 5-4 setback in Winnipeg. They are still second in the Central Division...
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Wanted Sam Alykubuku Daniel DOB 09/17/1987

Sam Daniel Wanted for Probation Violation Case No. 57-CR-13-459 – Probation Violation – 4th Degree Assault on a Police Officer Domestic Assault   If you have any information on this individual please contact law enforcement or if you see this individual please call (218)...
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Captured Sheena Dawn Kingbird

Original charge: Felony theft, felony fifth degree controlled substance crime and no driver’s license On Jan. 3 at 7:09 p.m., police received a report of a theft at Walmart. Sheena Dawn Kingbird, 25, Redby, has charges pending for felony theft and no driver’s license. Travis Gene Juarez, 33, Red...
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Monday, March 20, 2017

GMR School Configuration Back on the Table

The issue of school configuration is back on the table tonight as the Greenbush Middle River School District grapples with a projected $400,000 deficit.
Superintendent Tom Jerome says tonight’s agenda sets aside time for a discussion and review of options considered last month that would...
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Patricia “Pat” Ann Haire

Patricia “Pat” Ann Haire, 84, Fertile, MN, died Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.   Pat was born on November 18, 1932, to Rudolph and Jessie (Sturtevant) Converse at Laconia, NH.  She attended school in Meredith, NH, graduating from Inter-Lakes...
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Captured SKYLER BRIAN BURKEL, DOB: 04/15/1994

WANTED Captured SKYLER Brian BURKEL, DOB: 04/15/1994 Probation Violation for Felony Firearms-Serial Number-Obliterate/Remove/Change Case No. 68-CR-16-271 Please notify law enforcement if you know where he is. 218-681-6161
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Tractor Supply Company to Open in TRF

Even as employees were told the JCP Store in Thief River Falls was closing, the same workers were being recruited last week by a National Retailer with plans to open in Thief River Falls.
Tractor Supply Company this week confirmed plans to open a new retail outlet at the former site of the Super...
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Kittson County Commissioners Oppose State Buffer Law

Even as State Officials said last week three-quarters of Minnesota counties are making significant progress toward complying with new Buffer Laws there is a move at the state legislature to push back deadlines with Governor Mark Dayton determined not to budge.
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Tractor Supply to Open in TRF

Even as employees were told the JCP Store in Thief River Falls was closing, the same workers were being recruited last week by a National Retailer with plans to open in Thief River Falls.
Tractor Supply Company this week confirmed plans to open a new retail outlet at the former site of the Super...
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Captured Amy Lynn Cook DOB: 09/07/1988

Wanted Captured 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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Dennis Hanson

Dennis Hanson of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with his family at his side, at the age of 81. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at St. Pauli Lutheran Church in St. Hilaire, MN, with Rev....
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Sports Shorts 3.20.17

(Winnipeg, Manitoba) — Josh Morrissey scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Jets edged the Wild 5-4 in Winnipeg. Chris Stewart scored twice and Charlie Coyle and Mikael Granlund also lit the lamp in a four-goal second period for Minnesota, which has lost five...
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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Friday, March 17, 2017

TRF Man Injured in Friday Morning Accident

A Thief River Falls man was injured in a violent, one vehicle roll-over this morning on Highway #1, in Norden Township.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 35 year old Jeremy Ryan Hanson, was injured when the Chevy Suburban he was driving drifted off the road into the ditch. Hanson was...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 3-17-2017

Thief River Falls Police Department cases Trina Marie Fairbanks, 42 Red Lake, statutory stay of adjudication for a felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance crime and continued, $125, probation to the court for four years, chemical assessment Constant Flahn Jackson, 24, Thief River...
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Award Winning “Right to Bear Arms” Hotdish Recipe

It was 7th District Representative Collin Peterson took top honors this year the recent Minnesota Congressional Hotdisch Cook-Off, sponsored annual by Senator Al Franken.
Peterson took top honors in a blind taste test with his “Right To Bear Arms Hotdish,” featuring – you guessed it...
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Local News Podcast, Friday, March 17, 2017


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Sports Shorts 3.17.17

(Milwaukee, WI) — Minnesota is one and done at the NCAA Tournament. 12th-seeded Middle Tennessee took out the fifth-seeded Golden Gophers in a South Region match-up 81-72 from Milwaukee.  Freshman Amir Coffey netted 17 points to lead the Gophers, who finish their season 24-and-10.
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Thursday, March 16, 2017

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Sports Shorts 3.16.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Vikings are adding a new running back to the mix. Minnesota announced it has agreed to undisclosed terms with Latavius Murray. Murray ran for 788 yards and 12 touchdowns last season with the Raiders, who he spent his entire three-year career with. This most likely...
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Smoking Blamed on Fatal Fire

The Roseau County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the Badger Area Man, killed in a house fire earlier this week.
According to Sheriff Steve Gust, 51 year old Michael Downham – formerly of St. Paul – died in the fire reported to 911 Dispatch just before 4am Monday.
Sheriff Gust says...
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DigiKey Bill Makes Progress at the State Capitol

Even as the folks back home campaign to save a long time retailer, a delegation from Thief River Falls is working at the State Capitol in St. Paul to grow the community by another one thousand jobs.
City Leaders and Economic Development Officials are lobbying the State Legislature this week for...
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There has been no new information over the past twenty-four hours, with our calls to company officials un-returned yesterday, as experts from Wall Street to Main Street continue to speculate over a list of JC Penney Retail closings – as many as 140 nationwide.
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Planning of a crime for 7 years? you decide

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Pioneers at NJCAA Tournament

(Thief River Falls, MN) — The Northland Pioneers Women’s Basketball team has advanced to the 2017 NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament. Northland won the Region XIIIB Women’s Basketball Tournament with a 48-34 victory over 4th seed Hibbing Community College and a 76-31...
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Jennifer Redden tries to make money on the “victim” and attempts to sue her mother on Judge Judy

“this is a case that took me over 7 years to get our mother charged” “his case started my lies to him on his mother so why it is very important to have correct year n dates n spellin also” Jennifer Redden
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JCP Store Closing List Today

The end of a rich, retail legacy …
Employees with the JC Penney Store in down town Thief River Falls were told yesterday the store will be closing in June.
The news was unwelcome, but not unanticipated – after the company announced the closure of up to 1 hundred 40 stores nationwide...
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Kenneth “Kenny” F. Hennen

Kenneth F. Hennen, 76, Hallock, MN, passed away on March 9, 2017, at the Hallock hospital. Kenny was born on October 12, 1940, to Arnold and Florence Hennen, in Morris, Minnesota. He married Ruth Ann Nierenhausen, in Morris, on February 27, 1965. After graduating from Alberta High School, Kenny...
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Thief River Falls Police Report 3-15-2017

 Felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult Sharyl Peters, 71, Viking, has been charged with felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Peters allegedly transferred about $2,400 from her son’s Wells Fargo account to her own between October 2015 and May 2016. During that time...
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Sports Shorts 3.15.17

(Washington, DC) — The Wild fell behind 3-0 and weren’t able to recover in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals in D.C. Matt Dumba and Eric Staal had goals early in the third period to get Minnesota within one, but that was it. The Wild were just 1-of-7 on the power play. They’ve lost...
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Fatality in Gully Area Accident

A Gonvik area man died early yesterday morning in an accident on Highway #92 in Polk County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 31 year old Kyle Rouland – the driver of a 2006 Chrysler 300 – died in the crash, reported just before 12:30am Tuesday, east of Gully, in Gully Township.
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TRF School Board in Regular Session

Robotics and technology held center stage as the Thief River Falls Board of Education met in regular Monday night.
This post from our Education Correspondent; Lee Richards:

The Board extended congratulations to the Robotics team for placing 3rd at the Lake Superior Region Competition.  They...
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Save JCP/TRF Chamber Call to Action

If enough voices come together, can we shout loud enough to make a difference?
Well – the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce is hoping that we can, asking the public to call, write or comment against the potential closing of the down town JC Penney Store.
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TRF Police Report 3-14-2017

Fourth degree assault, disorderly conduct, domestic assault and obstruction of the legal process On March 1 at 6:11 p.m., police received a report of a domestic assault in the parking lot of the strip mall near Walmart. Hector Manuel Lopez III, 31, Goodridge, has charges pending for two counts...
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Sports Shorts 3.14.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 39 points and 13 rebounds as the T’wolves trounced the Wizards 119-104 at the Target Center. Ricky Rubio added 22 points and a franchise-record 19 assists as Minnesota improved to 28-and-38. The T’wolves begin a three-game road...
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Monday, March 13, 2017

Nina Halvorson

Nina Halvorson, 96, of Grand Forks, ND formerly of Thief River Falls, MN went to meet her Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND with her loving family at her side.
 Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at New Hope Lutheran Church,...
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Police Look for Assault Witnesses

Thief River Falls Police are asking for the help of the public as they investigate officer injuries in an incident nearly 2 weeks ago in a retail parking lot.
According to a Department Facebook Post, the case concerns a domestic incident March 1st – a Wednesday – that started in...
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Merle J. Jesme

Merle J. Jesme, 75 of Thief River Falls, MN died suddenly on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his residence with his loving family at his side.
 Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating.  Military...
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Prowler Speaker in Sweepstakes at Walker

Prowler Speakers found themselves in Sweepstakes Standings for the 4th Week in a Row – at the recent, 30 team Chuck Beckman Memorial Speech Tournament in Walker.
Thief River Falls was led by their Great Speeches contingent; crushing the competition with an 11 point spread, placing in...
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Row to Leave TRF Speech

A special recognition tonight to a long-time supporter of Prowler Athletics, the resignation of Coaching Standout Elise Row and technology in the classroom – all before the Thief River Falls Board of Education tonight.
Education Correspondent Lee Richards:
Among agenda items will be a...
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Esther A. Underberg

Esther Adell Underberg, the daughter of the late Edwin and Olive (Oaks) Lilja, was born on April 4, 1929, at Grygla, MN. As a child, she moved with her family to the Caribou community east of Lancaster, MN, where she attended school and grew to womanhood. She moved to Lancaster as a young girl...
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Sport Shorts 3.13.17

(Chicago, IL) — Artemi Panarin and Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist each as the Blackhawks doubled up the Wild 4-2 in Chicago. Eric Staal and Mikael Granlund scored for Minnesota, which now sits just one point ahead of Chicago for first in the West. Devan Dubnyk was pulled after...
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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Friday, March 10, 2017

Pennington County Jail In Custody 3-10-2017

Larson, Kathryne Lee F 24 545 03-08-2017 12:33 F – COURT/PENDING – 152.025.2(1) Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 Colden, Tyler Paul M 28 533 03-01-2017 02:31 G – COURT/PENDING – 171.24.5 Traffic-DL-Driving after cancellation-inimica F – A...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 3-10-2017

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases Dillon Gary Anderson, 21, Grand Forks, N.D., felony charge of fifth degree controlled substance crime dismissed Joseph James May III, 34, no city listed, charge of issuance of a dishonored check dismissed Tanya Ann Roulet, 40, Fosston, stay of...
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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Pending Relocation of Electric Department

They’re calling it “Project North Star” – outlining 10 million dollars worth of enhancements, pledging 2 and a half million in public infrastructure, support for another 50 million in airport expansion, along with millions in a nine year tax increment financing package...
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Drug Dealer Dillon Gary Anderson gets another stayed sentence for drug offense

A Grand Forks, N.D., man was sentenced Monday, Feb. 27 in Pennington County District Court for a felony offense of fourth-degree controlled substance crime. Dillon Gary Anderson, 21, was sentenced to 15 months in prison stayed for 10 years. As a condition of that sentence, he was sentenced to...
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Lavonne Connelly

Lavonne Connelly, age 96, of Greenbush, formerly of Strathcona, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at LifeCare Greenbush Manor in Greenbush.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church in Strathcona with Pastor Mark Mathews...
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Deer Through Windshield Injures Driver

One person was injured last night in a two vehicle accident involving a deer on Highway #32, north of Thief River Falls in Excel Township.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 45 year old Steven Ray Gross of Salol, suffered non-life threatening injuries when a deer struck by another vehicle...
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Sports Shorts 3.9.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 29 points and 14 rebounds as the Timberwolves beat the Clippers 107-91 at the Target Center. Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points, including 10-of-10 from the free throw line. Minnesota has won five-of-seven. The T’wolves host the Warriors...
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Closed Session Item Pulled from City Council Agenda

Even as the Council last night allowed agenda revisions to support the DigiKey expansion, city officials also quietly pulled a previously scheduled closed session to review the job performance of Thief River Falls Parks and Recreation Director, Joe Amundson.
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Closed Session Pulled from Tuesday Council Agenda

Even as the Council last night allowed agenda revisions to support the DigiKey expansion, city officials also quietly pulled a previously scheduled closed session to review the job performance of Thief River Falls Parks and Recreation Director, Joe Amundson.
The closed session was absent on last...
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Bennie Sys

Bennie J. Sys, 77, of rural Karlstad, MN, died on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 10 at 11 AM in the Karlstad Baptist Church of Karlstad, MN with Pastor Barry Durkee, officiating. Visitation will be after 9 AM on Friday in the...
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Cecelia Klipping

Cecelia Klipping, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN with her loving family by her side.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM  at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls with Father John...
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Critical Injury in Tuesday Night Accident

A Vesta area man was critically injured last night in an accident near Lake Bronson, in Kittson County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 43 year old Vernon Lee Walseth suffered life threatening injuries when the vehicle he was driving rolled on Highway #59 in Percy Township.
Walseth was...
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Sports Shorts 3.8.17

(St. Paul, MN) — Devan Dubnyk gave up goals to David Perron and Vladimir Tarasenko in a 2-1 loss to the Blues at Xcel Energy Center. Mikko Koivu broke up the shutout for Minnesota in the closing seconds. The Wild begin a five-game road trip tomorrow at Tampa Bay.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Vocational Enrollment Bill Moving Through Legislature

A High school/trades bill has moved ahead at Capitol.
The bill making its way through the state legislature would create a new pilot program with vocational post-secondary enrollment options for students as an alternative to college courses.
Bill author, Representative Jim Nash says the bill...
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Sports Shorts 3.7.17

(Eden Prairie, MN) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway is hanging up his cleats after 11 NFL seasons. He will make a formal retirement announcement today at a news conference.  Greenway, 34,  made two Pro Bowls and missed only four games in his entire career. Greenway registered a...
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Pennington County Jail In Custody 03-06-2017

Sorn Digler AKA Sorenson, Matthew Wade WINNING 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...
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Monday, March 6, 2017

TRF Police Report 3-6-2017

Warrant apprehension and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle On Feb. 26 at 11:40 p.m., the sheriff’s office was assisting police in watching for a suspicious vehicle occupied by someone who was possibly involved in a theft at Walmart. Wendi Lynn Fairbanks, 22, Red Lake, has charges...
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Digi-Key Planning Multi-million Dollar Expansion

Digi-Key is planning a one million square foot expansion.
According to a spokesman, the company is reviewing several options for the project with an estimated investment value of between $200-$300 million.  While the company reports multiple options are available, Thief River Falls would be the...
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Five Taken to Hospital Following Two Vehicle Accident

Five people were taken to a hospital following a two vehicle accident Sunday morning in Beltrami County.
Sergeant Jesse Grabow with the State Patrol says shortly before 9:30am a 2003 Chevy Impala driven by Bryan John Ohm, 34, of Watertown, Minnesota was westbound on Paul Bunyan Drive.
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Motorcycle Accident Sends Two to Hospital

Two people were taken to the hospital following a one vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Mahnomen County.
The State Patrol reports shortly before 2pm a 2003 Harley Davidson Roadster driven by Patrick Obryan, 58, of Bagley was westbound on Highway 200 in Clover Township.
Near milepost 66 a dog...
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Edna McEnelly

Edna Alice McEnelly, 103, died peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Warroad Senior Living Center in Warroad, MN.
 Funeral service to celebrate Edna’s life will be 10:30 AM on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Rev. Kristin Dahlen Ostercamp officiating. ...
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Pioneers qualify for National Tournament

The Northland Community and Technical College Women’s Basketball Team has qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NCJAA) National Division III Tournament, to be held March 16th-18th, 2017 at the Jorgensen Athletic & Events Center  in Utica, New York.
The...
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Sports Shorts 3.6.17

(Minneapolis, MN) — Eric Staal lit the lamp twice to help the Wild beat the Sharks, 3-1, at the Xcel Energy Center. Zach Parise had the other goal on the power play, while Devan Dubnyk made 20 saves. Minnesota is 42-15-and-6, giving them 90 points. They’re one-point ahead of the...
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Friday, March 3, 2017

Sigwald Melvin Remme Jr. pleads guilty for his role in a robbery at Pennington Square

An Emerado, N.D., man entered a guilty plea Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Pennington County District Court for his role in a 2015 convenience store robbery in Thief River Falls. Sigwald Melvin Remme Jr., 36, pled guilty to a substitute charge of felony aiding an offender. Remme was originally charged with...
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Sports Shorts 3.3.17

(Columbus, OH) — Brandon Saad scored the game’s lone goal 4:32 into the third period as the Blue Jackets blanked the Wild 1-0 in Columbus. Devan Dubnyk stopped 39 shots in defeat. Both teams were 0-for-4 on the power play. The Wild open a two-game homestand Sunday against San...
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Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin 3-3-2017

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases Hector M. Lopez III, 31, Goodridge, driving while impaired, $210, 90 days in jail to be served concurrently with another case, work release and Sentence to Serve privileges, another charge of DWI and charges of a driver’s license violation and...
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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Pat Panek

Pat Panek, 82 died peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN with her loving family at her side.
 Funeral service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Rev. Kristin Dahlen Ostercamp...
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State Science Competition Held Later this Month

Several Thief River Falls Students will advance to State Competition following the Regional Science Fair held last month at Bemidji State University.
Advancing to State, Franklin Students, Tryston Stark, Eleanor Brickson, Benjamin Van Schaick and Ethan Lunsetter.
Earning Recognition; Brooke...
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Arnold “Arne” Engelstad

Arnold “Arne” Engelstad, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Minnesota Greenleaf with his loving family at his side.
 The funeral service to celebrate Arne’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River...
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Hector M. Lopez III gets stay sentence, assaults Police officer yesterday…Thanks AL

Hector M. Lopez III, 31, Goodridge, was sentenced for a felony charge of third degree assault. A felony charge of aggravated robbery and misdemeanor fifth degree assault were dismissed. For the assault charge, Lopez was sentenced to 24 months in prison stayed for five years. As a condition of...
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Sports Shorts 3.2.17

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Timberwolves trounced the Jazz 107-80 in Salt Lake City. Andrew Wiggins added 20 points for Minnesota, which has won four of five to improve to 25-and-36. The Wolves finish their road trip Saturday in San...
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Arnold “Arnie” Engelstad

Arnold “Arne” Engelstad, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Minnesota Greenleaf with his loving family at his side.
 The funeral service to celebrate Arne’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River...
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Sheriff Seeking Public Help in Series of Snowmobile Thefts

The Roseau County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the help of the public as they investigate a series of snowmobile thefts.
Sheriff’s Deputies say the sleds have been taken in recent months from homes in the Roosevelt, Warroad and Salol areas, described as generally older model...
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Skyler Brian Burkel sentenced for robbing Hunters Outlet

A Greenbush man was sentenced Friday, Feb. 17 in Pennington County District Court for a felony charge of aiding and abetting the theft of a firearm. Skyler Brian Burkel, 21, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison. That sentence is to be served concurrently with another case. He was...
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Darryl Jarshaw

Darryl Jarshaw, 62, of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 26, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Darryl Wayne Jarshaw was born on January 29, 1955, in Thief River Falls, MN, to James and Genevieve (Olson) Jarshaw. He grew up working on the family Grade A...
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Sports Shorts 3.1.17

(Eden Prairie, MN) — The Vikings are declining their 2017 option on Adrian Peterson’s contract. The team announced the news on Tuesday, which will make “A.P.” an unrestricted free agent March 9th. General manager Rick Spielman said, “We will continue to have...
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No Injuries in TRF School Bus Incident

Superintendent Bradley Bergstrom confirms no injuries, but it was a wild ride for a handful of Franklin Students caught in a School District Cargo Trailer as their bus pulled away from Lincoln High School Monday afternoon.
According to Bergstrom and the students; the children were at Lincoln to...
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