Little Falls Man Charged in Meth DWI Refusal

Little Falls Man Charged in Meth DWI Refusal

Morrison County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man faces two DWI charges. A vehicle was found in a ditch north of town. Court records say Terry Edward Schmidt, 58, was in a vehicle off 203rd Street on February 19, 2026. A deputy responded after a report at about 7:34 a.m. The deputy arrived a short… Continue reading Little Falls Man Charged in Meth DWI Refusal

Red Lake Falls: Theft Probe, Juvenile Call, WIC Card

Red Lake Falls: Theft Probe, Juvenile Call, WIC Card

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a weekly call summary. The report was dated February 20, 2026. Juvenile transport and release On the evening of February 13, parents asked deputies for help with an unruly juvenile. A deputy transported the youth to the Red River Valley Juvenile Center in Crookston.… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Theft Probe, Juvenile Call, WIC Card

Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender

Todd Joshua Sorenson

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Todd Joshua Sorenson. The entry places him in Pennington County. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 242277. The record also lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender

Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender

Steven Glen Bruyere

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Steven Bruyere. The entry places him in Pennington County. The entry lists his MNDOC Offender ID as 215440. It lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the DOC record shows The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender

Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack

Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Thief River Falls woman waived a pretrial omnibus hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 35, pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Charges filed Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. That charge is tied to Minn. Stat. § 609.19 and the attempt… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack

Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Granite Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A 57-year-old Isanti man faces two felony charges. Prosecutors charged Jack Leonard Williams after a reported incident on February 7, 2026. Court documents say the events happened in Granite Falls and along Highway 23. What happened Police were sent to Casey’s General Store at about 8:17 p.m., the complaint says. Williams told… Continue reading Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Lawrence Carriere, 90

Lawrence (Larry) Carriere, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Per Larry’s wishes, no service will be held. Larry loved nature and animals, therefore in lieu of memorials or flower arrangements, please consider donating to your local animal shelter or planting a tree or shrub in his name. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Hillside Chapel,… Continue reading Lawrence Carriere, 90

Stanley Panek Jr., 85

Thief River Falls – Stanley Panek Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. A funeral service for Stanley will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. A visitation will be held… Continue reading Stanley Panek Jr., 85

Carmen Rystad, 46

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

Fergus Falls doctor charged in hockey abuse case

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