Fourtown – John Benson, 87, of Fourtown, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Warroad Care Center, Warroad. John Alfred Benson was born March 30, 1938, in Thief River Falls, the son of Alfred and Sylvia (Jokela) Benson. He attended rural school and then attended Goodridge High School in Goodridge. He was drafted into… Continue reading John Benson, 87
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County prosecutors charged Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes. She faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession count in Becker County District Court. The case follows a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 14, 2025. Why was the car stopped Officers stopped a vehicle after a towel covered… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found
Otter Tail: Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A 24-year-old man from Chisholm is facing a felony charge in Otter Tail County. Nathanial James Dally was charged Friday in Otter Tail County District Court. He is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge carries up to 15 years in prison. It also carries a $30,000 fine. What investigators… Continue reading Otter Tail: Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Litchfield man will serve prison time. A jury convicted him in a cocaine case, according to court records. Jury verdict Court records say Zachary Brian Oslund, 29, of Litchfield, was found guilty of two felonies. The counts were first-degree sale of a controlled substance and first-degree possession. Traffic stop… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 17, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Monday, February 16th, at 11:02 a.m., the Crookston Fire Department responded to an alarm activation on the 800 block of Marron. Upon arrival, they observed smoke coming from the building. After investigating, they determined that the smoke was not due to an active fire, but rather an equipment malfunction. They ventilated… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 17, 2026
Jamestown: Man Charged in Online Luring Sting
Jamestown, Stutsman County (trfnews.i234.me) A Jamestown man is facing felony charges after a police sting. Police say he tried to lure a 14-year-old girl he met online. The girl was an undercover officer. Charges Filed Joseph Scott Nelson, 23, is charged with luring minors by computer. He also faces a drug paraphernalia charge. Nelson pleaded… Continue reading Jamestown: Man Charged in Online Luring Sting
West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A man faces felony charges after police say he stole a car late Monday night. Report of a stolen car Police say the theft was reported at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9. The call came from the 3300 block of Sheyenne Street in West Fargo. The caller said the… Continue reading West Fargo: Man Arrested After Car Theft, DUI
Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gaylord man is headed to state prison. The case stems from a felony DWI stop in Detroit Lakes. Sentence in Becker County Eduardo Ramos Garcia Jr., 47, of Gaylord, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to felony DWI. The conviction also covered refusing chemical… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Richard Korpi, 74
Thief River Falls – Richard “Rick” Korpi of Thief River Falls passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls. Visitation will be… Continue reading Richard Korpi, 74
Donald Magner, 89
Donald Lloyd Magner, 89 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Karlstad Healthcare Center in Karlstad, MN with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Donald’s life at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Johnson… Continue reading Donald Magner, 89