The literary world mourns the loss of Shay Youngblood, an influential author and playwright, who passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 64. Youngblood, renowned for her powerful narratives that invigorated the lives and experiences of Black women, leaves behind a rich legacy of novels, short stories, and plays that continue to… Continue reading Celebrated Author and Playwright Shay Youngblood Passes Away at 64
Month: July 2024
Hollywood Mourns: Legendary Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies at 89
Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter renowned for his work on the iconic film “Chinatown,” passed away at the age of 89. Towne died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Monday, surrounded by family, according to his publicist Carri McClure. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Towne’s illustrious career began in the… Continue reading Hollywood Mourns: Legendary Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies at 89
Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
A U.S. parole commission has denied release for Leonard Peltier, a 79-year-old member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), convicted of murdering two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Peltier, who has consistently maintained his innocence throughout his 47 years in prison, attended a parole hearing last… Continue reading Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville
BARNESVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant drug bust on Tuesday, authorities seized approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills and 13 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-94 near Barnesville. The drugs, destined for the Fargo-Moorhead area, have an estimated street value of about $10,000, according to Moorhead police. Antonio Johnson, a 33-year-old from Rochester,… Continue reading Major Drug Bust on I-94: 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and Cocaine Seized Near Barnesville
Authorities Investigate Tire Slashing Incident at Thief River Falls Business
Baseball Legend Orlando Cepeda, Known as ‘The Baby Bull,’ Passes Away at 86
Orlando Cepeda, a Hall of Fame baseball player renowned for his powerful hitting and vibrant personality, has died at the age of 86. Cepeda, affectionately known as “The Baby Bull,” passed away on Friday, June 28, at his home. Cepeda’s illustrious 17-year Major League Baseball career left an indelible mark on the sport. He hit… Continue reading Baseball Legend Orlando Cepeda, Known as ‘The Baby Bull,’ Passes Away at 86
Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Conner Douglas Anderson, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, to 86 months in prison for committing a first-degree aggravated controlled substance crime in Polk County. Anderson sold three ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover deputy in May 2023, according to a probable cause statement filed in… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
Oak Ridge Boys’ Legacy Shaken: Rusty Golden Passes Away at 65
The country music world is mourning the loss of Rusty Golden, the son of The Oak Ridge Boys’ legendary member William Lee Golden. Rusty Golden, a talented musician and songwriter, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was 65 years old. According to a press release shared with… Continue reading Oak Ridge Boys’ Legacy Shaken: Rusty Golden Passes Away at 65
Marty Pavelich, Detroit Red Wings Legend, Passes Away at 96
Marty Pavelich, a pivotal member of the Detroit Red Wings during their Stanley Cup-winning era in the 1950s, has passed away at the age of 96. Pavelich, known for his exceptional skills as a forward, contributed to all four of the Red Wings’ championship victories. His death, attributed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), occurred peacefully… Continue reading Marty Pavelich, Detroit Red Wings Legend, Passes Away at 96
“Racing Star Gone Too Soon: ‘Street Outlaws’ Lizzy Musi Dies at 33”
The racing world is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars. Lizzy Musi, renowned for her appearances on the reality TV show “Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings,” passed away at the age of 33 after a courageous battle with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer. Lizzy, the daughter of legendary engine builder Pat Musi,… Continue reading “Racing Star Gone Too Soon: ‘Street Outlaws’ Lizzy Musi Dies at 33”