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
Cynthia L. Pic – TRF News-Obit
Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Pic, age 62, of Niagara, ND, peacefully departed this life on February 13, 2026, in Fargo, ND, with her husband, Allan, by her side. Cindy was born on December 13, 1963, in Grand Forks, ND, to Richard and Elaine West and was raised on the family farm near Niagara — a place… Continue reading Cynthia L. Pic – TRF News-Obit
Louis Joseph Hamel – TRF News-Obit
On February 17th, 2026, Louis (Louie) Joseph Hamel passed away peacefully at Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, North Dakota with family by his side. Louis was born on June 26, 1930, near Eckman, North Dakota. After graduating high school, Louis worked as a farm hand for Chris Zurcher Farms. He met Theresa (Stroh) in Minot,… Continue reading Louis Joseph Hamel – TRF News-Obit
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
Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have charged a rural Waubun man after an SUV theft report in Detroit Lakes. Dominic Lewis Kroulik, 26, of rural Waubun, faces a felony theft charge. The case is filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the case involves a white 2011 Dodge Journey SUV. What court records… Continue reading Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Detroit Lakes: Ogema Man Faces Felony DWI
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Ogema man is facing new felony DWI charges in district court. Jonathan Joseph Fossen, 36, is charged with two counts of felony DWI in Becker County District Court. Traffic Stop Court records say a deputy stopped Fossen around 6 p.m. on Jan. 10. The stop happened at County Highway… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Ogema Man Faces Felony DWI