Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman from Thief River Falls has been charged with third-degree DWI in Pennington County. The charge followed a traffic stop early on March 24, 2026, according to a criminal complaint.
Traffic Stop on Highway 1
The complaint says a deputy saw a westbound vehicle cross the fog line and center line several times. The stop happened near State Highway 1 East and Oak Avenue North.
According to the complaint, the driver was identified as Alicia Noel Wikert, 39. The complaint says open Busch Light cans were seen inside the vehicle. It also says another beer can was found near her feet.
The complaint says Wikert told the deputy she had been drinking in Goodridge. It says she admitted she believed she was over the legal limit.
Field Tests and Evidence
The complaint says Wikert took field sobriety tests after leaving the vehicle. The report lists signs of impairment during those tests.
The complaint also says Wikert told the deputy she had serious past injuries. She said those injuries affected her balance.
A preliminary breath test showed 0.19, according to the complaint. Investigators also reported finding several empty beer cans inside the truck.
The vehicle was later moved from the turning lane to the Northland College parking lot. Wikert was then taken to the Pennington County Jail.
Breath Test at the Jail
At the jail, the complaint says Wikert agreed to a breath test. The reported result was 0.19.
She is charged with third-degree DWI, with an alcohol concentration of .16 or more. The complaint lists the charge as a gross misdemeanor.
Court Record and Law
Readers can learn more about Minnesota court access at Minnesota Court Records Online. The Pennington County court page is available here. Minnesota’s DWI law can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
As with all criminal cases, the charge is only an allegation. It has not been proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.