Plummer – Gary Arlt of Plummer, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The funeral service for Gary will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Brooks Plummer Presbyterian Cemetery near Brooks. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30,… Continue reading Gary Arlt
Larry Kruse, 71
Larry Ross Kruse, 71, passed away on April 13, 2026, at CentraCare in St. Cloud, Minnesota, under Hospice Care. Larry was born on April 3, 1955, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Frank J. Kruse and Rachel (Pray) Kruse. He was raised in Red Lake Falls, where he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Lafayette… Continue reading Larry Kruse, 71
Vicki Grove, 61
Vicki Lynn Grove, a beloved daughter, partner, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She was born on April 28, 1964, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Sherlen and Evangeline (Hince) Grove, who lovingly shaped her early years. Vicki was baptized into the Catholic faith and grew… Continue reading Vicki Grove, 61
Recently Booked Felix R. Colon Baez Roseau County Jail
Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — Felix R. Colon Baez, 38, was booked on April 24, 2026, following action by the Warroad Police Department. Booking information lists Baez under a misdemeanor charge described as “Revocation of Stay.” The record shows no release date listed at the time of the booking entry. Booking Details The booking entry identifies Baez… Continue reading Recently Booked Felix R. Colon Baez Roseau County Jail
Gerald Wigness, 90
Gerald (Jerry) Arthur Wigness, a longtime resident of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN Sunday April 12th 2026 surrounded by family. He and his wife Marilyn have been living in Bemidji since September of 2020. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather/great grandfather and trusted friend… Continue reading Gerald Wigness, 90
Mable Anderson, 82
Thief River Falls – Mable Alvina Anderson, née Merrill, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center following a brief battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born October 1, 1943, in Goodridge, Mable lived a life marked by unwavering energy, a generous spirit, and an infectious smile… Continue reading Mable Anderson, 82
Duane Vatsaas, 92
Thief River Falls – Duane Vatsaas, of Thief River Falls, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Duane Vernon Vatsaas was born August 29, 1933 in Clay County, MN, the son of Bendick and Bernice (Olsen) Vatsaas. He was baptized in 1934 and confirmed in… Continue reading Duane Vatsaas, 92
John Feragen, 76
Fargo, ND – John Alan Feragen, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. John was born September 10, 1949 in Thief River Falls, to J. Orville and Elizabeth (Evenson) Feragen. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1967 and attended Northland Community College and… Continue reading John Feragen, 76
Dean Wegge, 66
Clarks Grove – Dean Walter Wegge, 66, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home. Born on September 25, 1959, in Pennington County, Minnesota, Dean was the son of the late George and Clara (Thoreson) Wegge. He attended school in Newfolden, before graduating in 1977. Following high school, Dean… Continue reading Dean Wegge, 66
Recently Booked Erin Romuld Pennington County Jail
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Erin Romuld is being held at the Pennington County Jail after a DWI-related charge was listed in District Court records. Jail information shows Romuld was taken into custody on April 24, 2026. The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00. No court date was listed in the information provided. The… Continue reading Recently Booked Erin Romuld Pennington County Jail