Cody Logan Teie, 33, of rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1992, in Thief River Falls to Corey Lynn and Hillary Hope (Peterson) Teie. Cody was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. He grew up in Pennington County, attending… Continue reading Cody Teie October 20, 1992 – February 28, 2026
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Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
Chickie Peterson was born on March 16, 1961, the youngest of twelve children born to Harold and Gladys (Skallet) Walseth. From the very beginning, she carried with her an old soul, one that would grow into a life marked by love, resilience, creativity, and deep connection to others. She was married for 28 years to… Continue reading Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 4, 2026
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 3, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Michael Jacob Bendel-Paulson, 37 of Dilworth, for possession of a pistol/assault weapon with a previous felony conviction. Crookston Fire Calls Jimmy Allen Gray, Jr. 20 of Crookston, for felony domestic assault Sherry Lynn Wika, 50 of Grandin, for DUI
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 2, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following – Cecelia Beverly Midbo, 19, for fourth-degree DUI Crookston Fire Calls Sarah Rose Thoreson, 19 of Fertile, for giving a peace officer a false name/birthdate/or ID Adam Lee Puente, 32 of Crookston, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor.
Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Funeral service for Jeffery will be held at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, March 10,… Continue reading Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 27, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Thursday, February 26th, at 10:25 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 300th block of Minnesota Street for a general fire alarm activation. On the scene, there was no active fire or smoke, so they reset the panel and cleared the scene. On Thursday, February 26th, at 12:58 p.m., the… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 27, 2026
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 26, 2026
Crookston Fire Calls On Wednesday, February 25th, at 12:00 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the corner of West 6th and Birch for a two-vehicle accident. They aided in traffic control before clearing the scene. On Thursday, February 26th, at 12:33 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to 7th Ave S to assist EMS.… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 26, 2026