Osage, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A woman died in a house fire early Wednesday in Osage. The fire happened in the Becker County community about 30 miles east of Detroit Lakes. Authorities were called shortly before sunrise. The fire was reported around 4:24 a.m. on February 18. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received the 911 call.… Continue reading Osage House Fire Kills Woman; Man Hurt
Moorhead I-94 Gun-Pointing: Fargo Man Charged
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — An 18-year-old Fargo man faces felony charges after a gun report on I-94. Prosecutors charged Alek Noah Torres with four felonies in Clay County Court. The counts include second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. They also include two counts tied to illegal gun and ammo possession. Torres is also charged with… Continue reading Moorhead I-94 Gun-Pointing: Fargo Man Charged
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 20, 2026
Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
Breezy Point, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop led to drug and DWI charges. Amber Marie Howard, 39, of Pequot Lakes, was the driver, court records say. Howard is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with misdemeanor DWI, according to the complaint. Traffic stop on County Road 11… Continue reading Breezy Point Stop Leads to Meth, DWI Charge
Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Nevis woman is facing two DWI charges after a traffic stop in Hubbard County. Laureen Aileen Gitchel, 70, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired. She also faces a charge for an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours. Traffic stop details According to the criminal complaint, the stop… Continue reading Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Barbara Jean Tollefson – TRF News-Obit
May. 18, 1940 – Feb. 14, 2026 FARGO, N.D. – Barbara Jean Tollefson, 85, Fargo, N.D. died Saturday, Feb. 14, in Elim Care Center. Visitation will be Friday February 27, 2026 from 5pm -7pm at Resurrection Free Lutheran Church in Beltrami, MN. Funeral service will be Saturday February 28, 2026 at Resurrection Free Lutheran Church… Continue reading Barbara Jean Tollefson – TRF News-Obit
Robert Stover – TRF News-Obit
Feb. 20, 1953 – Feb. 18, 2026 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Robert Stover, 72, Larimore, N.D. died Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Altru Hospital. FUNERAL SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Larimore. VISITATION: Friday, February 27 from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service held in the Bakke… Continue reading Robert Stover – TRF News-Obit
Marilyn Hudson, 95
Thief River Falls – “Bold power and glorious majesty are wrapped around her as she laughs with joy over the latter days. Her teachings are filled with wisdom and kindness as loving instruction pours from her lips. She watches over the ways of her household and meets every need they have. Her sons and daughters… Continue reading Marilyn Hudson, 95
Michael Misson, 76
Plummer – Michael “Mike” Misson passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the visitation on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, followed by a prayer service at 6 p.m. A visitation will… Continue reading Michael Misson, 76
Emil Magnuson, 92
Andover – Emil Victor Magnuson, of Andover, joined his beloved Joan in heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a short battle with COVID and pneumonia. He was born to Anna (Hanson) and John Magnuson on the family farm in Thief River Falls, on May 25, 1933. Emil graduated from high school in 1951 and… Continue reading Emil Magnuson, 92