Plummer – Loretta Hesse passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Loretta May Schmelzer Hesse was born on January 3, 1933, to parents, John R. Schmelzer and Laura E. Blair Schmelzer in Kennewick, WA. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kennewick. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School for 7 years, and graduated… Continue reading Loretta Hesse, 93
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Bromley Carr Jr., 73
Thief River Falls – Bromley Oren Carr Jr. was born December 16, 1952 in Dickinson, ND to Bromley Oren Sr. and Sara Belle (Thompson) Carr. His family called him Oren. He passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to complications of diabetes, and other medical issues related to diabetes such as chronic congestive heart… Continue reading Bromley Carr Jr., 73
Mark Charlson, 72 Obit
San Antonio, TX – Mark (“Charlie”) Curtis Charlson died in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1953, to Curtis and Marilyn (Nesbitt) Charlson in Libertyville, Illinois while his father was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. The family moved to Thief River Falls in 1959 where… Continue reading Mark Charlson, 72 Obit
Fergus Falls doctor charged in hockey abuse case
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) A former Fergus Falls doctor is now facing felony sex charges. Zvi Levran, 69, of Fergus Falls, faces six felony counts of criminal sexual conduct in Otter Tail County. Court records say Levran served as a “hockey doctor” for youth players in Minnesota. Prosecutors say the case involves two high school… Continue reading Fergus Falls doctor charged in hockey abuse case
Grand Forks Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse Material
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 27-year-old Grand Forks man is facing two felony charges. Court records tie the case to a cloud account. Maynor Aldair Palacios Arita was arrested Feb. 5. He appeared in court Feb. 9 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse. What investigators say Court documents say the North Dakota Bureau of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged With Child Sexual Abuse Material
Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Priscilla Jo Bevins, 52, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in district court. She pleaded guilty to felony fifth-degree drug possession and a DWI count. Two other charges were dismissed in a plea agreement. What led to the case Court records say a tribal police officer stopped Bevins on February 1, 2025.… Continue reading Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case
Grand Forks stabbing: man arrested at apartments
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A 42-year-old man is jailed after a stabbing at an apartment complex, police said. Officers with the Grand Forks Police Department responded at 4:33 p.m. Saturday, February 14. The call reported a stabbing at Lagrave Place Apartments. The complex is at 812 4th Ave. S. What happened Police said they found… Continue reading Grand Forks stabbing: man arrested at apartments
Duluth: Shootout With Deputies Linked to Homicide
Duluth, St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — Investigators believe two deadly shootings in Duluth may be connected. The first killing happened in daylight. The second ended with a shootout during a traffic stop. Officials say more testing is needed before they confirm a link. Homicide reported on Piedmont Avenue Duluth police reported the homicide about 3:40… Continue reading Duluth: Shootout With Deputies Linked to Homicide
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor James Van Der Beek has died. He was 48. Van Der Beek died Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2026. His family confirmed the death in a statement. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the statement said. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, asked for privacy. TV star with a lasting fan… Continue reading Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Fertile: Mother, Son Charged in Coke Ring
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A cocaine overdose call in Crookston led to new felony drug charges. A mother and son from Fertile are now charged. A Crookston man is also charged. The overdose report starts the case Investigators say a woman overdosed on Feb. 2 at a Crookston residence. She was taken to RiverView Health… Continue reading Fertile: Mother, Son Charged in Coke Ring