The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston announced the arrest of the following – Willis Ray Ihrke, 73 of Lengby, for domestic abuse, violation of a no contact order. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
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Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
Breezy Point, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop led to drug and DWI charges. Amber Marie Howard, 39, of Pequot Lakes, was the driver, court records say. Howard is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with misdemeanor DWI, according to the complaint. Traffic stop on County Road 11… Continue reading Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Nevis woman is facing two DWI charges after a traffic stop in Hubbard County. Laureen Aileen Gitchel, 70, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired. She also faces a charge for an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours. Traffic stop details According to the criminal complaint, the stop… Continue reading Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Marilyn Hudson, 95
Thief River Falls – “Bold power and glorious majesty are wrapped around her as she laughs with joy over the latter days. Her teachings are filled with wisdom and kindness as loving instruction pours from her lips. She watches over the ways of her household and meets every need they have. Her sons and daughters… Continue reading Marilyn Hudson, 95
Michael Misson, 76
Plummer – Michael “Mike” Misson passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the visitation on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, followed by a prayer service at 6 p.m. A visitation will… Continue reading Michael Misson, 76
Emil Magnuson, 92
Andover – Emil Victor Magnuson, of Andover, joined his beloved Joan in heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a short battle with COVID and pneumonia. He was born to Anna (Hanson) and John Magnuson on the family farm in Thief River Falls, on May 25, 1933. Emil graduated from high school in 1951 and… Continue reading Emil Magnuson, 92
Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 210 in Cass County. Initial information says the crash happened at an intersection on Hwy. 210. Investigators say one vehicle was traveling east. It struck a westbound vehicle as it turned left. Injuries reported Authorities said three people were riding in the… Continue reading Cass County: Two Killed in Hwy 210 Crash
Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
Twin Valley, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) A Twin Valley man faces felony charges after a reported domestic assault. Court records name the suspect as James Eugene Rolland Covey, 41, of Twin Valley. The alleged offense date was February 6, 2026. The case was filed in Norman County District Court on February 9, 2026. What authorities allege… Continue reading Twin Valley: Man Charged After Strangulation Threats
Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Defendants in a federal lawsuit over a jail death filed an answer in court. They deny all claims of wrongdoing. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Cassandra McDonald. McDonald was 37. She died after time in custody at the Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake. Answer filed in… Continue reading Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge
Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces a felony charge after a reported hammer attack this month. Mitchell Albert Spitzmiller, 39, was charged Tuesday in Clay County District Court. The charge is second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Court records say he has no permanent address. He remains in custody at the Clay… Continue reading Moorhead: Hammer Attack Leads to Felony Charge