Crookston Fire Calls On Thursday, February 19th, at 2:32 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to 1700 Widman to assist EMS in gaining entry into a building. They assisted in some lifting before clearing the scene.
Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
Port Hope Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal structure fire north of Bemidji destroyed a home Monday night. The Bemidji Fire Department got the call around 8:47 p.m. Fire crews went to the 12000 block of Peterson Lake Road NE. The area is about 15 miles north of Bemidji. What crews found Firefighters arrived to heavy… Continue reading Bemidji Area House Fire Leaves One Dead
White Earth Man Charged With Order Violation
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A White Earth man faces a felony charge. The case involves a reported restraining order violation. Charge filed Joseph Allen Porter Jr., 46, of White Earth, has been charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is felony violation of a restraining order, according to court records. The offense date listed… Continue reading White Earth Man Charged With Order Violation
Janice Carlson, 86
Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge
Granite Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A 57-year-old Isanti man faces two felony charges. Prosecutors charged Jack Leonard Williams after a reported incident on February 7, 2026. Court documents say the events happened in Granite Falls and along Highway 23. What happened Police were sent to Casey’s General Store at about 8:17 p.m., the complaint says. Williams told… Continue reading Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge
Larry Johnson, 86
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
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