Month: February 2023

Disney animator dies at 87

Burny Mattinson was a Disney animator and the company’s longest serving employee, having worked there since 1953. A lifetime at Disney Mattinson was fresh out of high school when he applied for a job at Disney, having grown up loving animated features like “Pinocchio.” Already a talented artist, he brought his portfolio to Disney and… Continue reading Disney animator dies at 87

Olympic champion dies at 97

Bob Richards was an Olympic gold medalist in pole vaulting who became the first athlete featured on the front of Wheaties cereal boxes. The Vaulting Vicar Richards was ordained as a minister in the Church of the Brethren in 1946. When he first came to prominence as he competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in… Continue reading Olympic champion dies at 97

From The MN State Patrol Don’t get caught off guard. The roads are slick. Slow down, wear your seat belt,…

Don’t get caught off guard. The roads are slick. Slow down, wear your seat belt, put distractions away, and increase your following distance! Please slow down today! The roads have many icy spots. Some areas are good then suddenly they are not. Most of the gravel roads are glare ice!  

From The MN State Patrol What a game! We had a great time at the Gopher hockey game this weekend. Not onl…

What a game! We had a great time at the Gopher hockey game this weekend. Not only did they win, but we got to meet a lot of great fans. Thanks to all of those who stopped by our booth to learn about the State Patrol and how to become a trooper through our Law… Continue reading From The MN State Patrol What a game! We had a great time at the Gopher hockey game this weekend. Not onl…

Clare Bruggeman, 81

Thief River Falls – Clare Bruggeman, 81, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, with her loving family by her side. Clare Marcella Reopelle was born January 31, 1942 in Terrebonne Township, Red Lake County, the daughter of Ildage and Alma (Derosier)… Continue reading Clare Bruggeman, 81

Arleen Fredericksen, 86

Owatonna – Arleen V. Fredericksen, age 86, of Owatonna and formerly of Thief River Falls and Forest Lake, died on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living, Owatonna. Arleen Virginia, the daughter of Vernon and Georgia (Muzzy) Malberg was born on August 30, 1936, in Thief River Falls. She married Ronald Fredericksen on… Continue reading Arleen Fredericksen, 86

James Hjelle

James Hjelle, 89, of Newfolden, MN. passed away on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral Service for James Hjelle will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2023 at 10:30am at Westaker Lutheran Church, Newfolden, MN. with Military Honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to the… Continue reading James Hjelle

Southbound I-35 at Crystal Lake Road, BURNSVILLE, Dakota County Crash

Incident type: Injury ICR: 23401597 Date/Time: 02/27/2023 20:01 District: 2400 East Metro Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Gordon Shank (651) 343-4680 Location: Southbound I-35 at Crystal Lake Road, BURNSVILLE, Dakota County Description: The BMW 530 was traveling southbound on I-35 when colliding with the guardrail and ended up in the middle lane. the occupants got out… Continue reading Southbound I-35 at Crystal Lake Road, BURNSVILLE, Dakota County Crash

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPOND TO UNPOROVOKED ATTACK ON GROUP STAYING IN HILL RIVER TOWNSHIP CABIN

Daniel Mengedoth

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at approximately 11:59 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Esssentia Hospital in Fosston for the report of an individual with stab wounds. Polk County Deputies spoke with the victim, 35-year-old Zachary Papke from Altoona, Iowa. Zachary Papke was with a group of people staying at a cabin… Continue reading POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPOND TO UNPOROVOKED ATTACK ON GROUP STAYING IN HILL RIVER TOWNSHIP CABIN