Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits SUV at Petro Pumper

Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits SUV at Petro Pumper

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup backed into an SUV at Northdale Petro Pumper on January 26. Police received the report at about 1:43 pm. Samantha Holden, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram, according to the report. Holden was backing up when the pickup struck a 2011 GMC Acadia. Nora… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Pickup Hits SUV at Petro Pumper

Thief River Falls: Then & Now, 1926–2016 2/6/26

Thief River Falls: Then & Now, 1926–2016 2/6/26

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — This time capsule highlights local headlines from 1926 through 2016. 1926: Prices rise, and a winter trip Gasoline increased here to 24.1 cents per gallon. You can compare past prices using the BLS inflation calculator. More than 100 local men and women rode a special train to Crookston.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Then & Now, 1926–2016 2/6/26

Thief River Falls Roundabout Crash: No Injuries

Thief River Falls Roundabout Crash: No Injuries

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A two-vehicle crash was reported at a roundabout near Challenger Elementary School. The call came in at 2:32 p.m. on Jan. 27, according to the sheriff’s office. Robert Edwards, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. He was approaching the roundabout when he could not stop.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Roundabout Crash: No Injuries

Grand Forks: Masked Runnings Theft Turns Felony

Grand Forks: Masked Runnings Theft Turns Felony

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A man faces a felony theft charge after a shoplifting report. Court documents say the incident happened on February 3 at Runnings in Grand Forks. The records name the suspect as Thomas Risberg. What the police say happened Store alarms sounded as Risberg left with a backpack, according to the filing. The… Continue reading Grand Forks: Masked Runnings Theft Turns Felony

Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation

Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a gross misdemeanor driving charge. Police say Wallie Gene Lang drove despite a canceled status. The charge stems from a stop on Douglas Avenue. Traffic stop on Douglas Avenue. The complaint says police spotted a driver at about 2:30 pm on January 17. It lists… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Charged After Cancellation

Larimore: Pair Charged in Fentanyl Stop

Larimore: Pair Charged in Fentanyl Stop

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people face felony drug charges after a traffic stop tied to a rest area along U.S. Highway 2. What investigators say happened According to court documents, the incident happened on February 3 at the Larimore rest area. The rest area is west of Grand Forks. A state trooper reported… Continue reading Larimore: Pair Charged in Fentanyl Stop

Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice

Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice

Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) A hot air balloon hit a power line in rural Cass County on Wednesday. A deputy was sent out at about 11:30 a.m. The call came from the 4500 block of 135th Avenue SE. Cass County Electric Cooperative reported a snapped distribution line. No injuries were reported. What happened Deputies say… Continue reading Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice

Crookston Man Charged After Large Drug Seizure

Crookston Man Charged After Large Drug Seizure

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man faces major drug charges. Court records say an overdose call led to a search warrant. Overdose call and search According to the criminal complaint, deputies were called on Feb. 2 after a woman overdosed and survived. The complaint says the overdose involved cocaine. Investigators later executed a search… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After Large Drug Seizure

East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge

East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy M. Patridge, of Grand Forks, is facing a felony charge in East Grand Forks after a brief pursuit. What the police say happened Court documents say an East Grand Forks officer went to an apartment after a verbal dispute call. The complaint says the officer then tried to stop a… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge