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, 37-year-old Renae Martinez of Thief River Falls was stopped shortly after 1 a.m. The traffic stop happened on November 18 at about 1:11 a.m. in the 100 block of LaBree… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged With High-BAC DWI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 20, 2025
Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Wednesday, November 19th, at 3:30 pm, the Crookston fire department responded to an elevator activation in at the 2900th block of university. Staff at the university said someone must’ve bumped the alarm as there was nobody stuck inside the elevator, and it worked just fine. So, they cleared the… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 20, 2025
Pennington County Driver Cited for No Insurance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man faces new traffic charges after a nighttime stop. According to a criminal complaint, 55-year-old Brian Gregory Sandahl of Thief River Falls was stopped on November 17. The sheriff’s office reported the traffic stop at about 10:19 p.m. in the 100 block of Gabbi Court. Sandahl… Continue reading Pennington County Driver Cited for No Insurance
Polk County Mourns Ruthie Rystad, 89
Fosston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends in Polk County are remembering Ruth Marie “Ruthie” Rystad. She died on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Wadena in Wadena. Ruthie was 89. Ruth Marie “Ruthie” Rystad, longtime Fosston resident and beautician. Early Years and Faith in Fosston Ruth Marie (Hanson) Rystad was born July 28, 1936.… Continue reading Polk County Mourns Ruthie Rystad, 89
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 24, 2025
Correll Juoquin Wright, Bradly Joseph Hell, 37 of Moorhead, for third-degree drug possession of methamphetamine in a school, park, or public housing zone. Crookston Fire Calls On Friday, November 21st, at 9:30 am, the Crookston fire department responded to a call about a vehicle leaking fuel into a creek on Highway 75 near the boat… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 24, 2025
Pennington County Honors Matthew Paul Lewis
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Matthew Paul Lewis as a loyal worker, skilled tinkerer, and caring husband, stepfather, and grandfather. Matthew Paul Lewis, remembered by family across Minnesota, North Dakota, and beyond. Early Life and Family Matthew Paul Lewis was born on October 18, 1968, in Petoskey, Michigan. Friends and family called him… Continue reading Pennington County Honors Matthew Paul Lewis
Marshall County Mourns Douglas A. Anderson
Oslo, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Douglas A. Anderson of Oslo as a gentle husband, father, and grandfather. Doug entered eternal life peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was 81 years old and had just shared a Thanksgiving meal at the Feltman farm in rural Warsaw, North Dakota. Douglas A. Anderson, 81, of… Continue reading Marshall County Mourns Douglas A. Anderson
Pierce County Remembers Henrietta “Hank” Ness
River Falls, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Henrietta Mae “Hank” Ness as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She died peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at age 87. Her passing came at the Sycamore Memory Center in River Falls, Wisconsin. Henrietta Mae “Hank” Ness, remembered for her warmth, humor, and service to others.… Continue reading Pierce County Remembers Henrietta “Hank” Ness
Pennington County DWI Traffic Stop in Thief River
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A local woman has been cited for DWI after a late night traffic stop in Pennington County. According to the citation, 28-year-old Anne Marie Brack of Thief River Falls was stopped shortly after midnight. The traffic stop happened on November 12 at about 12:41 a.m., near Knight Avenue and Seventh… Continue reading Pennington County DWI Traffic Stop in Thief River
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 25, 2025
Fire Report Crookston Fire Calls At 6:26 pm, the Crookston fire department responded to an alarm activation on 100th Sergeant Street. On the scene, it was discovered to have been caused by steam from burnt food triggering it. So they reset the alarm and cleared the scene. The Crookston fire department responded to an elevator… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 25, 2025