Thief River Falls – Larry Douglas Johnson of Thief River Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center at the age of 86 years. Larry was born on March 7, 1939 to Lloyd and Emily (Jacobson) Johnson in Thief River Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran… Continue reading Larry Johnson, 86
Barbara Champ, 88
Grand Forks, ND – Barbara Champ passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. An online guestbook can be found at: www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
Lawrence Carriere, 90
Lawrence (Larry) Carriere, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Per Larry’s wishes, no service will be held. Larry loved nature and animals, therefore in lieu of memorials or flower arrangements, please consider donating to your local animal shelter or planting a tree or shrub in his name. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Hillside Chapel,… Continue reading Lawrence Carriere, 90
Stanley Panek Jr., 85
Thief River Falls – Stanley Panek Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. A funeral service for Stanley will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. A visitation will be held… Continue reading Stanley Panek Jr., 85
James Nelson, 88
Thief River Falls – James R. Nelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Thief River Falls, surrounded by family. Born on October 20, 1937, in St. Paul. He lived a full life marked by dedication to both his profession and his loved… Continue reading James Nelson, 88
White Earth man charged in Becker County assault case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Nathan Peter Brown, 39, of White Earth, is facing felony charges in Becker County District Court. Court records show Brown is charged with felony fourth-degree assault. He is also charged with felony violation of a restraining order. Those two charges are tied to alleged events on Nov. 21. Brown also faces a… Continue reading White Earth man charged in Becker County assault case
Ogema: Rural Mahnomen Man Faces Drug, DWI Charges
Ogema, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Percy Leonard French Jr., 31, of rural Mahnomen, faces new charges. The case stems from a traffic stop in Ogema. French is charged in Becker County District Court. He faces felony fifth-degree drug possession. He also faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge. A misdemeanor count alleges he drove after revocation. Traffic… Continue reading Ogema: Rural Mahnomen Man Faces Drug, DWI Charges
Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A 36-year-old man faces two felony charges. Court records say he did not update his required address registration. Charges filed in Becker County Duane Lawrence Fineday Jr., 36, address unknown, is charged in Becker County District Court. Prosecutors allege he violated Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law twice. The case includes… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Felony Charge for Not Registering
White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man has been sentenced for felony fleeing. Court records tie the case to a child custody call. Levi Roland Hansmeier, 34, of Minneapolis, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. A gross misdemeanor DWI charge… Continue reading White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenneth Quentin Brown Jr., 54, of rural Ogema, has been charged. The case is filed in Becker County District Court, according to court records. Brown is also known as “Crusher,” records say. Prosecutors filed two felony counts of fourth-degree assault on a peace officer. He is also charged with obstructing justice.… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered