Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaiden Thomas Kruta faces four charges after a reported assault at a home in Thief River Falls. A criminal complaint says the case began on March 19, 2026. The charges include harassment, domestic assault, and two fifth-degree assault counts. Court records say the case started after a report of an assault… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Home Assault
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Dean Philipp, 70
Dean Edward Philipp passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.. Funeral service for Dean will be held 1:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief river Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River… Continue reading Dean Philipp, 70
Billie Blankenfeld, 93
Fourtown – Billie Dean Blankenfeld, age 93, of Fourtown, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A private family service and burial will be held at Lone Oak Cemetery, rural Fourtown, at a later date. Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
Joseph McMullen, 74
Thief River Falls – Joseph “Joe” McMullen, 74, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by his loving family. Joe McMullen was born on September 14, 1951, in St. James, the son of Donald and Anna (McMorrow) McMullen with his twin sister, Joann. Joe… Continue reading Joseph McMullen, 74
Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man charged in the death of his girlfriend will undergo two mental health evaluations before his case moves forward in court. Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, is accused of killing Isadora Wengel, 24, of West Fargo, in early January. A Cass County judge signed the orders on Monday, March 16. Court… Continue reading Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Former Cass County sheriff’s deputy Carson Theodore Quam has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The sentence follows his guilty plea to five counts involving child sex abuse material. Judge Daniel Narum handed down the sentence on Wednesday, March 18, in Cass County District Court. Quam, 27, of McHenry, North Dakota,… Continue reading Fargo: Ex-Deputy Gets 18-Month Sentence
Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo couple is facing felony child neglect charges after authorities said two young children were found living in filthy and unsafe conditions inside a Fargo home. Branden Alexander Brekkestran, 33, and Silas Marshall Eells, 28, were each charged Monday in Cass County District Court. Each faces one count of… Continue reading Fargo Couple Charged in Child Neglect Case
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 20, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Jesse James Donarski, 33 of Climax, for third-degree DUI with one aggravating factor. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report On Wednesday, March 18th, at 12 p.m., the Crookston Fire Department responded to the 400th block of Jackson Avenue to assist EMS. On scene,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT March 20, 2026
Detroit Lakes Driver Jailed in TikTok Death
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old rural Detroit Lakes woman has been sentenced after a deadly distracted driving crash that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian. Mariska Kay Nunn was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony count of criminal vehicular homicide. Court records said she drove in a grossly negligent manner when the crash… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Driver Jailed in TikTok Death
Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing several charges after police said he attacked a woman inside an apartment, threatened her with a knife, and fought officers during his arrest. George Roy, of Fargo, was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance call at a Fargo apartment. A woman inside the home had called… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats