Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Russel Wayne Christianson as a veteran, leader, and loving family man. He died peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025. Russel was 81 and was surrounded by his family. Russel Wayne Christianson, a longtime Thief River Falls resident and community volunteer. Early Years On A North Dakota… Continue reading Pennington County Remembers Russel Christianson, 81
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Pennington County Doctor Charged in Walmart Theft
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo, North Dakota, man is accused of a multi-date theft scheme at the Thief River Falls Walmart. According to a criminal complaint, 68-year-old Ronald Maurice Smith has been charged with felony theft in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors allege that Smith stole items worth a total of $1,160.94 over three… Continue reading Pennington County Doctor Charged in Walmart Theft
Polk County Mourns Gamer Josh Russ Miller
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Josh Russ Miller as a kind son, loyal friend, and devoted Vikings fan. Josh, 48, of Crookston, died Thursday, November 6, 2025. He passed away after a hemophilia medical emergency at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, with his mother at his side. Early Life and School Years Josh was… Continue reading Polk County Mourns Gamer Josh Russ Miller
Marshall County Remembers Banker Edward Turn
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends in Marshall County are remembering Edward “Ed” Turn. He was 79 and died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, November 20, 2025. His passing came at Encompass Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Edward Charles “Ed” Turn, longtime banker and community volunteer. Early Life and Education Edward Charles Turn was… Continue reading Marshall County Remembers Banker Edward Turn
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Pennington County Woman Charged With 2nd Degree DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman is facing a second-degree DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop in Pennington County. According to a criminal complaint, 37-year-old Renae Martinez of Thief River Falls was stopped in the early morning hours of November 23. The traffic stop happened at about 1:32 a.m. in… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged With 2nd Degree DWI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 17, 2025
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Damuel Alejondro Torrez, 42 of Warren, for a witness hold. Crookston Fire Calls Chase Donald Nomeland, 29 of Thief River Falls, for domestic abuse, violation of a no-contact order within 10 years of a previous conviction. Fire Report On Monday, November… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 17, 2025
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Pennington County Woman Charged in High-BAC DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman faces a high-test DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop. According to a criminal complaint, 65-year-old Lori Ann Severson of Thief River Falls was stopped on November 22. The traffic stop happened at about 10:37 p.m. near Highway 32 and Sanford Parkway in Pennington County.… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged in High-BAC DWI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 19, 2025
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Roni Lynn Sperle, 53 arrested in Mentor, for second degree DUI with two or more aggravating factors. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Tuesday, November 18th, at 11:30 am, the Crookston fire department responded to a call about a grass pile… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 19, 2025