Thief River Falls: Ardis Foster Dies at 97

Ardis Lorraine Foster

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Ardis Lorraine Foster of Thief River Falls died Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 97 years, 4 months, and 13 days old. She died at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls. Her daughter was with her. Early life Foster was born on August 10, 1928, in Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Ardis Foster Dies at 97

Thief River Falls: George Sodon Dies at 84

George Sodon

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — George Sodon died on December 24, 2025. He was 84. He died at his home in Thief River Falls. Family members were with him. Early life and military service Sodon was born on February 22, 1941, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. His parents were Edward and Lavinia “Violet” Sodon. He served… Continue reading Thief River Falls: George Sodon Dies at 84

Newfolden: Joyce Kron Dies Christmas Eve, 102

Joyce Kron

Newfolden (trfnews.i234.me) — Joyce Kron, 102, of rural Newfolden, Minnesota, died on Christmas Eve. She passed away on December 24, 2025. She was at Eventide in Moorhead. Her daughters were with her. At this time, the family plans a Celebration of Life in the spring of 2026. No date has been announced yet. More details… Continue reading Newfolden: Joyce Kron Dies Christmas Eve, 102

Thief River Falls: Bernie Stoulil Jr. Dies at 63

Bernie Kenneth Stoulil Jr.

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Bernie Kenneth Stoulil Jr., 63, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on December 28, 2025. Early life Stoulil was born on November 20, 1962, in Newton, Iowa. He was the son of Bernie and Patricia (Schrull) Stoulil. He grew up in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1981.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Bernie Stoulil Jr. Dies at 63

Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61

Mark Alan Delage

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Mark Alan Delage, 61, died on December 31, 2025. His family said he died at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center. Delage was born on March 4, 1964, in Thief River Falls. He was the son of Harvey Delage and Rose (Sorenson) Delage. Life and work Delage attended Knox… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61

Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm

Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm

MINNESOTA ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A series of alleged fraud schemes has shaped Minnesota’s largest fraud crisis in recent history, with cases stretching back nearly a decade. The allegations date to 2015. That year, some daycare centers were accused of overbilling Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Investigators later expanded their focus to other programs. More… Continue reading Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm

Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car

Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car

Becker County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Sartell woman is facing criminal charges in a stolen vehicle case. The stop happened in Detroit Lakes on Christmas Eve morning. Julie Ann Blood of Sartell is charged with felony receiving stolen property. She also faces misdemeanor charges for giving a false name and driving after cancellation. Traffic stop… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Sartell Woman Charged in Stolen Car

Mankato: DHS Agents Operating in City, Police Say

Mankato: DHS Agents Operating in City, Police Say

Mankato (trfnews.i234.me) – Agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are operating in Mankato, according to a statement from Mankato Public Safety. Mankato Public Safety said it has been notified that DHS agents are working in the city. The city said the agents presented valid law enforcement credentials. Local Police Not Taking Part Mankato… Continue reading Mankato: DHS Agents Operating in City, Police Say

Thief River Falls: Woman in Snowbank Report Cleared

Thief River Falls: Woman in Snowbank Report Cleared

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Police in Thief River Falls say a reported incident involving a woman in a snowbank has been checked and cleared. Earlier Sunday afternoon, a medical call reported a woman lying in a snowbank near a laundromat. The caller said the woman had blood on her hands. Police Say Woman Was… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman in Snowbank Report Cleared

Grand Rapids: $24K Paid for Spruce Tip Theft

Grand Rapids: $24K Paid for Spruce Tip Theft

Grand Rapids (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Rapids man who wanted to build a small holiday business ended up in federal court instead. Authorities said Joseph Leon Edminster cut the tops off black spruce trees inside the Chippewa National Forest. Investigators said the cutting started in 2008 and continued for about six years. What investigators say… Continue reading Grand Rapids: $24K Paid for Spruce Tip Theft