Obituary | Waldo Thompson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Waldo Ellard Thompson, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be 2PM Friday, January 20, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be from 1PM to 2PM at the funeral home. Lunch will follow the service… Continue reading Obituary | Waldo Thompson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Baseball player dies at 78

Denny Doyle was a second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Baseball career Doyle played baseball and basketball at Morehead University before his professional career. He signed with the Phillies in 1965 and made it to their major league team in 1970. He was traded to the Angels in 1973… Continue reading Baseball player dies at 78

Obituary | Albin “Cougar” Chaplinski of Middle River, Minnesota

Obituary | Albin "Cougar" Chaplinski of Middle River, Minnesota

Our darling “Cougar”, Albin Chaplinski, 83, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St.… Continue reading Obituary | Albin “Cougar” Chaplinski of Middle River, Minnesota

Obituary | Sherman Plante

Obituary | Sherman Plante

Sherman Plante, Red Lake Falls, MN passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN, with his loving family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner… Continue reading Obituary | Sherman Plante

“Klute” actress dies at 88

Dorothy Tristan was an actress and screenwriter known for performances in movies including “Klute” and “Scarecrow.” Acting career Tristan made her screen debut in the 1970 cult classic, “End of the Road.” She had a key role in the 1971 thriller “Klute” and in 1973 appeared in another cult classic, “Scarecrow.” Tristan’s other films included… Continue reading “Klute” actress dies at 88

BTO drummer dies at 69

Robbie Bachman was the drummer for Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), known for 1970s hits including “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.” Musical career Bachman and his brother, Randy Bachman, founded Brave Belt in 1971 in their home of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the heels of Randy’s departure from the Guess Who. After two albums, Brave Belt morphed into… Continue reading BTO drummer dies at 69

Barbara Bjorkman Peterson

Barbara Bjorkman Peterson

Peterson, Barbara Bjorkman age 87, of Bloomington, died peacefully on January 10, 2023, with family by her side. Barb was born in Thief River Falls, MN on May 19, 1935, to Lawrence and Thelma (Langlie) Bjorkman. She graduated from Lincoln High School and from St. Olaf College where she majored in English. At St. Olaf,… Continue reading Barbara Bjorkman Peterson