Fosston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends in Polk County are remembering Ruth Marie “Ruthie” Rystad. She died on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Wadena in Wadena. Ruthie was 89. Ruth Marie “Ruthie” Rystad, longtime Fosston resident and beautician. Early Years and Faith in Fosston Ruth Marie (Hanson) Rystad was born July 28, 1936.… Continue reading Polk County Mourns Ruthie Rystad, 89
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POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 24, 2025
Correll Juoquin Wright, Bradly Joseph Hell, 37 of Moorhead, for third-degree drug possession of methamphetamine in a school, park, or public housing zone. Crookston Fire Calls On Friday, November 21st, at 9:30 am, the Crookston fire department responded to a call about a vehicle leaking fuel into a creek on Highway 75 near the boat… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 24, 2025
Pennington County Honors Matthew Paul Lewis
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Matthew Paul Lewis as a loyal worker, skilled tinkerer, and caring husband, stepfather, and grandfather. Matthew Paul Lewis, remembered by family across Minnesota, North Dakota, and beyond. Early Life and Family Matthew Paul Lewis was born on October 18, 1968, in Petoskey, Michigan. Friends and family called him… Continue reading Pennington County Honors Matthew Paul Lewis
Marshall County Mourns Douglas A. Anderson
Oslo, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Douglas A. Anderson of Oslo as a gentle husband, father, and grandfather. Doug entered eternal life peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was 81 years old and had just shared a Thanksgiving meal at the Feltman farm in rural Warsaw, North Dakota. Douglas A. Anderson, 81, of… Continue reading Marshall County Mourns Douglas A. Anderson
Pierce County Remembers Henrietta “Hank” Ness
River Falls, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Henrietta Mae “Hank” Ness as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She died peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at age 87. Her passing came at the Sycamore Memory Center in River Falls, Wisconsin. Henrietta Mae “Hank” Ness, remembered for her warmth, humor, and service to others.… Continue reading Pierce County Remembers Henrietta “Hank” Ness
Pennington County DWI Traffic Stop in Thief River
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A local woman has been cited for DWI after a late night traffic stop in Pennington County. According to the citation, 28-year-old Anne Marie Brack of Thief River Falls was stopped shortly after midnight. The traffic stop happened on November 12 at about 12:41 a.m., near Knight Avenue and Seventh… Continue reading Pennington County DWI Traffic Stop in Thief River
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 25, 2025
Fire Report Crookston Fire Calls At 6:26 pm, the Crookston fire department responded to an alarm activation on 100th Sergeant Street. On the scene, it was discovered to have been caused by steam from burnt food triggering it. So they reset the alarm and cleared the scene. The Crookston fire department responded to an elevator… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 25, 2025
Pennington County Woman Charged With First-Degree Sex Crime
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman now faces a first-degree sex crime charge in district court. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Denise Jeanette Wallace is accused of sexually abusing a child under 13. The criminal complaint says the alleged abuse happened between January 23, 2021, and January 22, 2022. Prosecutors say it happened at… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged With First-Degree Sex Crime
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT November 26, 2025
Pennington County Man Charged After Home Threats
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man is facing serious charges after an alleged late-night break-in at a woman’s home. According to a criminal complaint, 34-year-old Brian Allen Torkelson of Thief River Falls is charged with felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor trespassing at a dwelling. The incident was reported on November 18… Continue reading Pennington County Man Charged After Home Threats