Viking – Linda Johnson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Brooks, to Eugene and Vivian (Lynch) Bruggeman, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls… Continue reading Linda Johnson, 79
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Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Allen Torkelson, 35, has been sentenced. The case includes a felony count and a misdemeanor trespassing count. Sentence and probation terms A judge imposed a 33-month prison term on the felony count. The prison time was stayed for five years. That means he avoids prison if he follows the rules.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo
Fisher Township Hwy. 2 Crash Sends 2 to Hospital
Fisher Township, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people from Grand Forks were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on westbound Highway 2 in Fisher Township on Sunday. The crash happened at about 12:10 p.m. on March 8, 2026. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both vehicles were traveling west on Highway 2 near 367th Avenue Southwest… Continue reading Fisher Township Hwy. 2 Crash Sends 2 to Hospital
King Township Rollover Sends Man to Hospital
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rollover crash in King Township sent an Apple Valley man to the hospital Friday morning after his vehicle left Highway 2 and rolled into a ditch in Polk County. Crash Report Details The crash happened at about 10:05 a.m. on March 6, 2026. The incident took place on the westbound… Continue reading King Township Rollover Sends Man to Hospital
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 9, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Mitchell Dale Coauette, 47 of Crookston, for third-degree drug possession of methamphetamine in a school/park/or public housing zone. Crookston Fire Calls Carlos Martinez, 39 of Crookston, for domestic abuse Faith Carmen Hanson, 25 of Grand Forks, for obstructing the legal process… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 9, 2026
Cass Lake Woman Charged After Family Fight
Cass Lake, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman faces three charges after a late February dispute. Shaelynn Kay Fisher, 26, is charged in Cass County District Court. Court documents allege domestic assault and assault. The complaint lists Court File No. 11-CR-26-307. Prosecutors list File No. 0110021452. What investigators allege Court records say deputies… Continue reading Cass Lake Woman Charged After Family Fight
Pennington County: Cody Thunder Charged
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Redby man now faces a gross misdemeanor charge in Pennington County after a traffic stop on November 1, 2025. According to a criminal complaint, Cody Aloysius Thunder, 36, is charged with driving after cancellation that was allegedly tied to public safety concerns. The complaint says the stop happened at about… Continue reading Pennington County: Cody Thunder Charged
Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces three felony charges, court records say. The charges follow two alleged assaults and alleged threats. Prosecutors charged Richard Lee Mace Jr., 38, of Bemidji. He faces two felony domestic assault counts. He also faces one count of terroristic threats. The case is filed in Beltrami County District… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault
Bemidji Stop: Driver Charged With Canceled License
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman faces a new driving charge after a traffic stop. What happened Court records say an officer stopped a pickup on Aug 21, 2025, at about 7:08 pm. The stop happened near America Avenue NW and 14th Street NW. The truck had dark stickers on the rear window.… Continue reading Bemidji Stop: Driver Charged With Canceled License
Bemidji: Woman Charged in Target Theft Spree
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony theft case has been filed in court. The defendant is Cheri Jo Kingbird, 38, of Red Lake, Minnesota. Court records list Prosecutor File No. 0040090970. The court file number is 04-CR-26-59. Key details Charge: Felony theft. Location named: Target in Bemidji. Alleged dates: Nov. 13, 2023, to May 10,… Continue reading Bemidji: Woman Charged in Target Theft Spree