Larry Weber of Goodridge, MN passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home in Goodridge, MN. Funeral service for Larry will be held 11: 00 AM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Ekelund Lutheran Church near Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kris Snyder officiating. Burial will be held at Ekelund Church Cemetery. Visitation will… Continue reading Larry Weber, 67
Dean Philipp, 70
Dean Edward Philipp passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.. Funeral service for Dean will be held 1:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief river Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River… Continue reading Dean Philipp, 70
Mark Schaumburg, 69
Mark Schaumburg, born April 22, 1956, in Fosston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was surrounded by his loving family. A devoted and hardworking individual, Mark’s life was marked by dedication to his work and his family. Mark was a graduate of Mahnomen High School and he furthered… Continue reading Mark Schaumburg, 69
Billie Blankenfeld, 93
Joseph McMullen, 74
Thief River Falls – Joseph “Joe” McMullen, 74, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by his loving family. Joe McMullen was born on September 14, 1951, in St. James, the son of Donald and Anna (McMorrow) McMullen with his twin sister, Joann. Joe… Continue reading Joseph McMullen, 74
Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man charged in the death of his girlfriend will undergo two mental health evaluations before his case moves forward in court. Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, is accused of killing Isadora Wengel, 24, of West Fargo, in early January. A Cass County judge signed the orders on Monday, March 16. Court… Continue reading Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Former Cass County sheriff’s deputy Carson Theodore Quam has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The sentence follows his guilty plea to five counts involving child sex abuse material. Judge Daniel Narum handed down the sentence on Wednesday, March 18, in Cass County District Court. Quam, 27, of McHenry, North Dakota,… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence
Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo couple is facing felony child neglect charges after authorities said two young children were found living in filthy and unsafe conditions inside a Fargo home. Branden Alexander Brekkestran, 33, and Silas Marshall Eells, 28, were each charged Monday in Cass County District Court. Each faces one count of… Continue reading Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 20, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Jesse James Donarski, 33 of Climax, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Wednesday, March 18th, at 12 p.m., the Crookston Fire Department responded to the 400th block of Jackson Avenue to assist EMS. On scene,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 20, 2026
Beverly Martindale, 67
Beverly Martindale, 67, a cherished member of her Red Lake Falls community, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on November 1, 1958, in Mayville, Michigan, Beverly’s life was marked by resilience, dedication, and a vibrant spirit that touched those around her. Raised alongside her sister Deb by their loving… Continue reading Beverly Martindale, 67