POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 3, 2026

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following –  Michael Jacob Bendel-Paulson, 37 of Dilworth, for possession of a pistol/assault weapon with a previous felony conviction. Crookston Fire Calls Jimmy Allen Gray, Jr. 20 of Crookston, for felony domestic assault Sherry Lynn Wika, 50 of Grandin, for DUI

Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case

Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a Thief River Falls woman was cited and arrested after an alleged restraining order violation. The incident was reported on Feb. 18 at about 11:25 a.m. Police received a complaint of a harassment restraining order violation. What Police Allege Soudsakhone Chitmany, 43, of Thief River Falls, was cited… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman Arrested in HRO Case

Laurel Rae Hanson – TRF News-Obit

Laurel Hanson, 49, passed away on February 21, 2026, at her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Laurel was born on March 10th, 1976 at St. Michaels Hospital one day before we had a March blizzard. She lived and attended school in East Grand Forks, MN. In 1986, she started school in Thompson, ND and… Continue reading Laurel Rae Hanson – TRF News-Obit

Thief River Falls: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call

Thief River Falls: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a disturbance call at Park West Apartments in Thief River Falls. The call came in at about 4:21 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. The report said it sounded like a physical domestic assault in an apartment. What the police say happened Officers went to Park West Apartments at 1301… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Police Arrest Man After Disturbance Call

Franklin N. Tweet – TRF News-Obit

Franklin N. Tweet passed away on March 1, 2026, at Heather’s Hospice House in Fargo, ND. He is survived by his loving companion, Audrey Christinson of Fargo, ND. Frank was born February 17, 1933, in Grand Forks, ND. He spent much of his life in Los Angeles, CA, and his retirement years in Fargo. He… Continue reading Franklin N. Tweet – TRF News-Obit

Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance

Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a reported disturbance in Thief River Falls on Feb. 9. The call came in at 2:09 p.m. It was reported in the 500 block of Dewey Avenue. Charge and arrest Lyle Keith Benais, 37, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. He was also arrested, according to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Arrested After Dewey Ave Disturbance

Graydon Pladson – TRF News-Obit

Jan. 25, 1933 – Jan. 24, 2026 FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Graydon T. Pladson, 92, Wadena, Minn. died Saturday, Jan. 24. Memorial services celebrating the life of for Graydon T. Pladson of Wadena, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Joyful Spirit Methodist Church (61847 MN-29) Wadena, MN. Family… Continue reading Graydon Pladson – TRF News-Obit

Eugenia R. Dvorak – TRF News-Obit

Jul. 24, 1935 – Feb. 27, 2026 GRAFTON, N.D. – Eugenia R. Dvorak, 90, Grafton, N.D. died Friday, Feb. 27, in the Lutheran Sunset Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. Visitation will be for one hour prior… Continue reading Eugenia R. Dvorak – TRF News-Obit