Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing new criminal charges. Police say a handgun and a Nintendo Switch were stolen. Investigators say both items were recovered. Tanner Lyle Peterson, 32, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. The complaint was filed on January 28. Court records list… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged in Gun, Switch Theft

Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI

Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged after police say they found him stuck in a snowbank and showing signs of impairment. Jeffrey Dean Feragen, 54, of Thief River Falls, is charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. What police say happened According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With .33 DWI

Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found

Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man faces new charges. They follow a search warrant on Crocker Avenue South. Kareem Abdullah Al-Thanon, 27, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County. Felony: Methamphetamine-Related Crime Involving Children (152.137.2(a)(4)). Gross misdemeanor: Child Endangerment, places a child at risk of harm (609.378.1(b)(1)).… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Kids Alone, Meth Found

Thief River Falls: Sharon Rose Nelson memorial Feb. 6

Thief River Falls: Sharon Rose Nelson memorial Feb. 6

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Sharon Rose Nelson, 72, of Red Lake Falls, died January 29, 2026. She died at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Family members were with her, according to her obituary. Life and work Nelson was born on February 12, 1953, in Red Lake Falls. Her parents were Wilfred… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Sharon Rose Nelson memorial Feb. 6

Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Martin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Daniel Harberts, 30, of Trimont, Minnesota, is charged with a felony count. The charge is listed as Terroristic Threats—Reckless Disregard Risk under Minn. Stat. § 609.713. What authorities allege According to the criminal complaint, deputies served an Extreme Risk Protection Order on January 23, 2026. Deputies also served a search… Continue reading Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Red Lake Falls: Warrants, Harassment, Laundromat Call

Red Lake Falls: Warrants, Harassment, Laundromat Call

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a new incident log. It is dated Jan 30, 2026. The log lists calls from Jan 24 through Jan 30. It includes harassment reports, two warrant arrests, and one disturbance. Harassing calls in Emardville Township On Jan 24, an Emardville Township resident reported… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Warrants, Harassment, Laundromat Call

Thief River Falls: 18-year-old charged in .18 DWI

Thief River Falls: 18-year-old charged in .18 DWI

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Police say a driver got stuck on the 1st Street bridge. Court records name the driver as Justin Jourdain. Justin Jourdain, 18, of Thief River Falls, is charged with three counts. The charges include third-degree DWI, no driver’s license, and an open bottle. What the police reported Police responded… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 18-year-old charged in .18 DWI

Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Allen Powell, 47, of Thief River Falls, faces two felony charges. The case is filed in Pennington County District Court. Charges filed Powell is charged with Failure to Register as a Predatory Offender. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 243.166. He is also charged with Third-Degree Drug Possession in… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Powell Faces Felony Charges

Thief River Falls: James R. Nelson Dies at 88

James R. Nelson

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — James R. Nelson of Thief River Falls died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was 88. Family members were with him at home, according to a published notice. Service details A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. It will be held at Johnson Funeral Service… Continue reading Thief River Falls: James R. Nelson Dies at 88

Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90

Gerald William Sanders

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me)  Gerald William Sanders, 90, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on January 26, 2026. He died at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls. Life in Thief River Falls Sanders was born on February 4, 1935. He spent his life in Thief River Falls. He attended country school and Lincoln High School. Family… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Gerald Sanders Dies at 90