Orren Joseph Cassavant, 67, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away on August 17, 2026. Orren was born on August 24, 1958, to Harry Cassavant and Angeline (Lefebvre) Cassavant. He was baptized at St. Dorothy Catholic Church in Dorothy, Minnesota, and attended St. Hilaire Elementary School and Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. Throughout… Continue reading Orren Joseph Cassavant, 67
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Douglas C. Erickson, 77
Douglas Clare Erickson, age 77, of Roseau, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus on August 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage IV stomach cancer. While we grieve this tremendous loss, we also rejoice that Douglas is now completely healed and in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Douglas was… Continue reading Douglas C. Erickson, 77
Yvonne Celeste Pederson, 84
Yvonne Celeste Pederson, born Yvonne Celeste Johnson, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. Yvonne was born on August 12, 1942, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Willard and Ingeborg (Larson) Johnson. Soon after… Continue reading Yvonne Celeste Pederson, 84
Rebecca Barry, 69
Thief River Falls – Rebecca Barry, age 69, passed away at her Thief River Falls home on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a courageous battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca Marie Barry was born on May 17, 1957, to Kenneth Joseph and Rita Marie (Huot) Hagl in Moorhead. She was… Continue reading Rebecca Barry, 69
David Oscar Qualey, 68
Goodridge – David Oscar Qualey, 68, of Goodridge, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. David was born on November 14, 1957, to Oscar Theodore Qualey and Inga Helen (Tinnesand) Qualey. He grew up in the Gully and Gonvick area, attending Gully Elementary School and later graduating from Gonvick High School, Class of 1976. In… Continue reading David Oscar Qualey, 68
Linda Kolseth, 84
Thief River Falls – Linda Kolseth, 84, of rural Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at her residence. Linda Lou Carolyn Iverson was born September 16, 1941, to Bertel and Louvina (Cook) Iverson at Mercy Hospital in Thief River Falls. She grew up on a farm northeast of Plummer, and… Continue reading Linda Kolseth, 84
Rally Tally Day 4: Sturgis Rally Crashes Injure Two Motorcyclists
Two motorcyclists suffered non-life-threatening injuries near Belle Fourche and Deadwood during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 11.
Rally Tally Day 5: Sturgis Rally Four Hurt in Three Motorcycle Crashes
Four motorcyclists were hurt in three crashes near the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, including wrecks in Custer State Park and Piedmont.
Rally Tally Day 6: Sturgis Rally Crashes Drop 37% Through Six Days
Sturgis rally crash investigations are down more than 37% through six days, while several riders suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Irene Sophia Hoff, 84
Crookston – Irene Sophia Hoff, 84, of Crookston, passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, just one week before her 85th birthday. Born on August 10, 1941, in Mayville, ND, Irene grew up on the family farm outside of Portland, ND, as the daughter of Joe and Olina Amb. She met the love… Continue reading Irene Sophia Hoff, 84