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
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Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61
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 ( 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
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 (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 (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 (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
Holt: Donnie Olson Dies; Life Celebration Jan. 17
Holt (trfnews.i234.me) — Donnie LeRoy Olson, 65, of Holt, died at home on Dec. 17, 2025. Family members were with him. Early life and marriage Olson was born on Aug. 30, 1960, in Thief River Falls. His parents were Keith Olson and Vivian Peterson Olson. He was baptized in the Lutheran church as a child.… Continue reading Holt: Donnie Olson Dies; Life Celebration Jan. 17
White Earth: Shots Fired Reported Near POW Grounds
White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of White Earth, Minnesota, on Saturday morning. Initial reports said shots were fired at about 8:04 a.m. The information came over emergency radio traffic. Callers described hearing multiple gunshots. One caller said they heard what sounded like about 10 shots. The caller added the shots sounded “fairly close.”… Continue reading White Earth: Shots Fired Reported Near POW Grounds
Minnesota Mayors Warn State on Economy, Spending
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A group of 98 Minnesota mayors signed a letter this week raising concerns about the state’s economic and financial direction, according to statements shared with media outlets. The letter was written by Jackson Purfeest, the mayor of Crosslake. Among the signers was Mike Lorenson, the mayor of Thief River Falls. The letter… Continue reading Minnesota Mayors Warn State on Economy, Spending