Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a citation after damage at a local bird-viewing site. On November 25, a police investigator reviewed surveillance video from the bird-viewing area parking lot. The site is used by residents and visitors who come to watch wildlife and birds. The footage showed a vehicle… Continue reading Pennington County: Parking Lot Damage Case
Cass County: Fargo Hotel SWAT Standoff
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people are in custody after a tense SWAT standoff at a Fargo hotel on Wednesday evening. The incident began around 6:57 p.m. on the 1400 block of 35th Street South. Police were called for a report of a domestic disturbance inside a hotel room. When officers arrived, they found three people… Continue reading Cass County: Fargo Hotel SWAT Standoff
Cook County: Lutsen Lodge Owner Arson Charge
Lutsen (trfnews.i234.me) — The owner of the historic Lutsen Lodge is now charged with the fire that destroyed the North Shore landmark in 2024. A criminal complaint filed in State District Court in Grand Marais accuses Bryce James Campbell, 41, of setting the fire and seeking an insurance payout. Campbell was arrested on Tuesday evening,… Continue reading Cook County: Lutsen Lodge Owner Arson Charge
Obituary | Sandra “Sandy” Bragg of Grygla, Minnesota
Sandra “Sandy” Bragg Age 78 | Grygla, Minnesota Sandra “Sandy” Bragg, 78, of Grygla, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. Sandy was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Levang) McLean, and was the third of… Continue reading Obituary | Sandra “Sandy” Bragg of Grygla, Minnesota
Obituary | Mark Counter | Johnson Funeral Service
Mark James Counter passed away on November 24, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born on January 26, 1971, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to James Lenard Counter and Marilyn Rosella (Lodermeier) Counter. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Johnson… Continue reading Obituary | Mark Counter | Johnson Funeral Service
Obituary | Sonja Knaack | Johnson Funeral Service
Sonja Knaack, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home, at the age of 55. The family is planning for a celebration of life service in the Spring. Daughter of Philip Roy Torgerson and Sandra Kay (Skaaren) Cobb, Sonja was born on July 31, 1970.… Continue reading Obituary | Sonja Knaack | Johnson Funeral Service
Obituary | Carole Mae Glass of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Carole Mae Glass, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Monsignor Timothy McGee will preside. Visitation will be one hour… Continue reading Obituary | Carole Mae Glass of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Obituary | Marcie Moe of East Grand Forks formerly Grygla, Minnesota
Marcie Lee Moe age 65, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Grygla, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 10, 1959 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Marcie was the beloved daughter of Adrian Severance Johnson and Edna Irene (Christianson) Johnson. Marcie was baptized at St. Petri Lutheran Church in rural… Continue reading Obituary | Marcie Moe of East Grand Forks formerly Grygla, Minnesota
Obituary | Barbara Housey | Johnson Funeral Service
Barbara Jean Housey, 75, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. A celebration of life will follow… Continue reading Obituary | Barbara Housey | Johnson Funeral Service
Pennington County: Kittens Rescued From Garbage
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Staff at the Pennington County Humane Society are caring for several tiny kittens that were found in a load of garbage. The kittens were discovered at LES Sanitation. Workers there spotted the animals among the refuse and stepped in to help. Shelter staff say the kittens are now safe and… Continue reading Pennington County: Kittens Rescued From Garbage