Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — This time capsule highlights local headlines from 1926 through 2016. 1926: Prices rise, and a winter trip Gasoline increased here to 24.1 cents per gallon. You can compare past prices using the BLS inflation calculator. More than 100 local men and women rode a special train to Crookston.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Then & Now, 1926–2016 2/6/26
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Thief River Falls: Larry Johnson Dies at 86
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Larry Douglas Johnson, 86, of Thief River Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. He died at the Thief River Care Center. Life and education Johnson was born on March 7, 1939, in Thief River Falls. His parents were Lloyd and Emily (Jacobson) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Larry Johnson Dies at 86
Thief River Falls: Cheryl Voecks Dies at 67
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Cheryl Lynn Voecks died at her home on January 14, 2026. She was 67. Her husband, Terry Voecks, was by her side. Early life and family Voecks was born on July 26, 1958, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Her parents were Carroll Buck and Nancy Buck, who was born Nancy Mathisen. She… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Cheryl Voecks Dies at 67
Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Lincoln High School entered secure mode Monday after staff learned of a possible threat. What prompted the response School leaders said a student reported a concerning message. The message talked about bringing a weapon to school. How the school responded The student tied to the message was marked absent that… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS
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