Oklee – Carmen Rystad, 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence near Oklee, due to health-related issues. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be at… Continue reading Carmen Rystad, 46
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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
Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Yvonne Philipp, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. She lived in Thief River Falls and was formerly from rural Goodridge. She was under care at Oakland Park Nursing Home and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Life in the Thief River Falls area Yvonne Elizabeth Mead was born… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Red Lake Falls: Arrest, citations, school incident
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) This report covers calls from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, 2026. Online scam report On Feb. 6, a county resident reported an online scam. The case remains under investigation. If you have tips, save messages and payment records. You can report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Probation violation arrest in Red Lake Falls… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Arrest, citations, school incident
Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A “Years Ago” column tracks local life. The notes span 1926 through 2016. They show work, weather, and community milestones. 1926. Paul Engelstad was reelected in a Guernsey breeders group. Learn about Guernsey cattle. Marius Waldal of Plummer joined founders of a grain marketing firm in Minneapolis. Read… Continue reading Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls: Woman Cited After Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported disturbance on Feb 3 at 9:34 pm. The call was reported at 126 Snetting Dr, according to a police report. Cassie Irene Maurstad-Guerrero, 35, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. The incident summary released to the media listed no further details. What… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman Cited After Disturbance
Thief River Falls: Church Scraper Theft Cited
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office received a theft report on Feb. 2. The report came from Black River Lutheran Church. It involved a sidewalk scraper. The tool is used to clear ice and snow. Authorities say a citation was issued to Christopher Marvin Pickens, 49, of Thief River Falls. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Church Scraper Theft Cited
Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash at Scooter’s Coffee Lot
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a parking lot crash at Scooter’s Coffee on Sunday, Jan. 26. What happened The crash was reported at 7:26 p.m. in the Scooter’s Coffee parking lot. Police said Jersey Johnson of Thief River Falls was driving a 2012 Ford Escape. The report says Johnson backed out of a parking spot… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Two-Car Crash at Scooter’s Coffee Lot
Thief River Falls: Car Slides Into Ditch
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a single-vehicle crash near Greenwood Street and Nelson Drive on Jan. 27. What the police reported Police received the crash report at 5:39 p.m. Franklin Omeye, of Fargo, North Dakota, was driving east on Greenwood Street. He was driving a 2013 Hyundai Sonata, according to… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Car Slides Into Ditch
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Registry Case
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces a felony registration charge. Frailan Narvaiz III, 48, is charged in Pennington County. Court records say he had to report job changes. Prosecutors allege he did not report a change in employment. The charge is an accusation. Narvaiz is presumed innocent in court.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Registry Case