Thief River Falls: Robben “Chief” Rux Dies at 68

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Robben Lynn “Chief” Rux of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was 68. The family says a celebration of life service is being planned for the spring. More details are expected at a later date. Life and Background Robben Lynn “Chief”… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Robben “Chief” Rux Dies at 68

Thief River Falls Court Case Roundup

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Recent court records show a mix of DWI, traffic, theft, and hunting cases involving area residents and drivers. Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases Tanya Marie Klipping, 46, of St. Hilaire, was convicted of third-degree DWI. The court imposed a $690 fine. She received 364 days in jail, stayed for two… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Case Roundup

Thief River Falls 0.18 DWI After Street Spins

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau man faces a drunk driving charge after a pickup allegedly did “doughnuts” on a Thief River Falls street and hit mailboxes and power boxes. Report Of Doughnuts And Property Damage The incident was reported on December 5 on Birchlane Drive in Thief River Falls. Callers told dispatch a… Continue reading Thief River Falls 0.18 DWI After Street Spins

Thief River Falls Man Accused Of Fuel Theft

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man faces several charges after a reported gas drive-off at a local travel plaza. Report Of Theft At Cenex Travel Plaza On December 1 at about 10:45 a.m., police received a theft report from Cenex Travel Plaza in Thief River Falls. Staff told officers that a… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Accused Of Fuel Theft

Thief River Falls Teen Charged With DWI

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old Thief River Falls woman faces drunk driving and cannabis-related charges after a late-night traffic stop on Highway 59 Southeast. Traffic stop on Highway 59 The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office reports that a deputy stopped a vehicle in the 1900 block of Highway 59 Southeast at about 2:19 a.m.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged With DWI

Thief River Falls Woman Cited For False 911 Calls

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman was arrested after a series of 911 calls where no real emergency was found. Multiple 911 Calls From Stephen Street Dispatchers received several 911 calls on November 28 at about 9:10 a.m. The calls came from the 1000 block of Stephen Street in Thief River… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited For False 911 Calls

International Falls Boom Tied To Quarry Blast

International Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Residents in International Falls now know what caused a loud boom on Tuesday morning. People across the city reported a powerful blast around 9 a.m. Many said their homes and windows shook when the noise hit. Some wondered if it was an explosion or even an earthquake. Residents in International Falls… Continue reading International Falls Boom Tied To Quarry Blast

Fergus Falls Man Charged in Vehicle Break-In

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Tony Maruna of Fergus Falls is facing felony criminal charges after being accused of stealing electronics from a vehicle on November 29th. According to court documents, police were called to the 1600 block of Patterson Loop in Fergus Falls after receiving a report of a vehicle break-in. The victim reported that… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged in Vehicle Break-In

Obituary | Gerard “Gerry” DeHaan of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

  Gerard “Gerry” Anthony DeHaan, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Obituary | Gerard “Gerry” DeHaan of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Obituary | Richard Jorde of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

  Richard Jorde, born August 27, 1942, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old. Richard was the son of Clifford Thomas Jorde and Marzella (Rondorf) Jorde. He was raised in rural Excel… Continue reading Obituary | Richard Jorde of Thief River Falls, Minnesota