Langdon, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – Kensi Ann Breyer, who previously managed the Cavalier County Water Resource Board office at the courthouse in Langdon, is now facing serious legal allegations. According to court documents, Breyer has been charged with two felony counts: misapplication of entrusted property and tampering with public records. Between January 2020 and August 2024, Breyer… Continue reading Langdon Official Accused of Embezzling Nearly $49K in Public Funds – Cavalier County, ND – trfnews.i234.me
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Arctic Cat Revs Back to Life in Pennington County: 2026 Snowmobile Lineup Unveiled Amid Workforce Revival
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a significant turn of events for the powersports industry, Arctic Cat has announced a comprehensive 2026 snowmobile lineup just two weeks after its acquisition by former executive Brad Darling and an investment group. This move not only showcases the company’s commitment to innovation but also marks a revival of… Continue reading Arctic Cat Revs Back to Life in Pennington County: 2026 Snowmobile Lineup Unveiled Amid Workforce Revival
Stolen Vehicle of Murder Suspect Located, No Official Update on Suspect
Murder Suspect's Stolen Vehicle Found, No Official Word On Suspect WELLS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A neighbor says a Sheyenne, North Dakota murder suspect’s stolen vehicle was found west of that town at a farmstead in Wells County. No officials word on suspect, Nicholas Poitra.
Ranae Knaffla, 66
Hernando, FL – Ranae Diane Knaffla (Rux) was born on February 10, 1959, in Thief River Falls. She grew up with her parents, Elaine and Wayne Kruse, and her siblings, Randy, Rick, Rob, Penny, and Jon. In May 1990 she married Michael “Mick” Knaffla, and they shared 32 years together until he passed in October… Continue reading Ranae Knaffla, 66
It’s Official: “HuHot” Closes Its Doors in Grand Forks
It's Official, “HuHot” Out Of Business In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A company spokesperson says HuHot Mongolian Grill is closed for good in Grand Forks. The company, which also operates 2 other “HuHot” restaurants in Fargo and Bismarck will remain open.
Kirby Dembiczak, 50
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kirby Allen Dembiczak, aged 50, on January 18th, 2025. Kirby was a devoted father and husband with an ever role as a provider who faced his life’s challenges with strong determination. His journey was not without complexities, but he always strived to care for his family in… Continue reading Kirby Dembiczak, 50
Kevin Bruggeman, 66
Albany – Kevin J. Bruggeman (Cowboy), 66, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2025. Kevin was born September 8, 1958 in Red Lake Falls to Donovan and Florence (Jesperson) Bruggeman. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1977. Kevin and Mary Brickweg were married in September that year and welcomed son Jason and… Continue reading Kevin Bruggeman, 66
Bald Eagle Designated as Official National Bird
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) The Bald Eagle is now the officials National Bird of the United States.
Phyllis McGregor, 89
Radium – Phyllis McGregor, 89, of Radium, entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at North Star Manor of Warren with her family by her side. Phyllis Mae Nelson was born on May 9, 1935, in Sanders Township, Pennington Co. One of seven children of Victor Sr. and Tilda (Brandrud) Nelson, Phyllis attended… Continue reading Phyllis McGregor, 89
Melba Lundeen, 90
Spicer – Melba G. Lundeen, age 90, of Spicer, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Melba Geraldine Lundeen was born on November 16, 1934, in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Gustaf and Marie (Peterson) Gustafson. She grew up in St. Hilaire and graduated from Thief River Falls… Continue reading Melba Lundeen, 90
Lakeshia Marie Drouillard Charged With Give Court Official Name/DOB of Another
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 24, 2024, Lakeshia Marie Drouillard, born on February 7, 1990, was listed in court records concerning statute 609.506.3. Give Court Official Name/DOB of Another. Additional details related to the case remain on file as per legal documentation standards. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Ruby Nygard, 99
Moorhead – Ruby Elaine Nygard left for heaven at the age of 99 on October 8, 2024, surrounded by her children, singing “Jesus Loves ‘Us’” (her own version). Ruby was born to John and Inga “Mabel” Otterson on February 4, 1925 in Scandinavia, WI. She was number seven of nine siblings. Mabel loved her country… Continue reading Ruby Nygard, 99
Patricia Johnson, 94
St. Cloud – Patricia (Pat) was born on May 27, 1930 in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Robert Guy and Esther (Gjertson) Lane. She went to school in Thief River Falls where, she graduated with the Class of 1948. She continued her education at Bemidji State Teachers College graduating with a Teachers Degree and… Continue reading Patricia Johnson, 94
Geneva Sturman, 84
Gonvick – Geneva Sturman, age 84, of Gonvick, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Geneva Winifred Bixel was born on August 30, 1940, in Bluffton, Ohio to parents Stanley and Edith Burkholder) Bixel. She went to school at Pandora-Gilboa High School, graduating in 1958. After high school,… Continue reading Geneva Sturman, 84
Digi-Key’s Official Response to Employee’s Tragic Murder
Digi-Key Statement Regarding Murder Of Employee THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Digi-Key in Thief River Falls, Minnesota has released a statement regarding the murder of one of its employees Tuesday night.
Anna (Klimpel) Tofstad, 85
Thief River Falls – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Marie Tofstad on September 16, 2024, at the age of 85. Anna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and recently a great-great-grandmother, who touched the lives of many with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. Anna was born… Continue reading Anna (Klimpel) Tofstad, 85
Rodney Lund, 71
Erskine – Rodney Lund, 71, of Erskine, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Rodney Dean Lund was born on June 4, 1953 in Park River, North Dakota, the son of Hugh Jerome Lund and Elaine (Parker) Lund Gartner. He was baptized September 29, 1953 at his parents’ home in Park River, ND. He was… Continue reading Rodney Lund, 71
Robert Forberg, 67
Savage – Robert S. Forberg, age 67, of Savage, formerly of New Prague, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home. Bob was born in Thief River Falls, on September 8, 1957, the son of Joseph and Eleanore (Klabo) Forberg. He met his future wife, Katie Smith, while he was a Security Sergeant… Continue reading Robert Forberg, 67
Curtis Vraa, 86
Proctor – Curtis Sydney Vraa, age 86, of Proctor, and formerly a longtime resident of Embarrass, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Proctor. He was born July 11, 1938, in Goodridge, the son of George E. and Dora J. (Tangen) Vraa. He was a graduate of Goodridge High School. Curtis was united… Continue reading Curtis Vraa, 86
Renee Lahtinen, 71
Minot, ND – Renee Lahtinen, 71, Minot, ND, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND. Renee was born July 22, 1953, the daughter of Bob and Patsy Reed. She was raised and educated in Thief River Falls. Renee married Ralph Wheeler in 1982. They made their… Continue reading Renee Lahtinen, 71
Susan Eck, 68
Bemidji – Susan Eck, 68, of Bemidji, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by family. Susan was born November 14, 1955, in Thief River Falls, to Herbert and Marion (Erickson) Vraa. She grew up and lived in Goodridge, where she was part of the rhythms of a dairy farm family. She was baptized and confirmed… Continue reading Susan Eck, 68
Melissa Hagman, 57
Thief River Falls – Melissa Hagman, age 57, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail. The interment will be in Sand Valley Lutheran… Continue reading Melissa Hagman, 57
Leone Leckron, 83
Grand Island, NE – Leone Carol Leckron passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, at the age of 83. Leone was born in Thief River Falls on July 2, 1941, daughter of Orris and Mollie (Iverson) Olson. She grew up on her parent’s dairy farm outside of Goodridge and graduated from Goodridge High School in… Continue reading Leone Leckron, 83
Karla King, 49
Karla King, 49 – Karla King, age 49, of Cohasset passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home. Karla Leigh King was born May 15, 1975 in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of Loren E. and Glenyce F. (Bakken) Lusignan. Karla grew up in Grygla, Minnesota attending school and graduating from Grygla High… Continue reading Karla King, 49
Harvey Riendeau, 78
Hallock – Harvey Riendeau, 78, of Hallock, formerly of the Brooks area, passed away late Thursday evening, August 15, 2024, at Kittson Healthcare Nursing Home in Hallock. Harvey was born on May 4, 1946, in Crookston, the son of Harvey Sr. and Mary (Walsh) Riendeau. He was raised in Brooks and he attended school in… Continue reading Harvey Riendeau, 78
Eugene Battleson, 85
Brainerd – Eugene (Gene) Duane Battleson, 85, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep Monday evening, August 12, 2024, at his home in Brainerd, with his wife, Dolores, by his side. Gene was born July 8, 1939, to Duane and Pearl (LaCoe) Battleson in Thief River Falls. Gene enlisted in the Navy in 1956… Continue reading Eugene Battleson, 85
Diane Shafer, 79
Strathcona – Diane Marie (Allison) Shafer, age 79, was welcomed to her eternal resting place on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in the comfort of her own home. Diane was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 24, 1944, to Flora (Zins) and Frank Allison. She was baptized in the Catholic Faith and later received her… Continue reading Diane Shafer, 79
Duane Manning, 86
Warner Robins, GA – Duane A. Manning, of Warner Robins, Georgia; formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away from complications of pneumonia on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Duane A. Manning was born to parents, Lawrence (Bud) and Thelma Manning on August 20, 1937, in Gary, Minnesota. Duane grew up and participated in driving racecars at… Continue reading Duane Manning, 86
Sharline Hess, 97
Park Rapids – Sharline Hess, 97, of Park Rapids, and a long-time resident of Thief River Falls, entered her heavenly home on Monday, August 5, 2024. Born on February 19, 1927, in Kimballton, Iowa, Sharline VerLee Rasmussen was the first child of George and Beulah (Miller) Rasmussen. She attended Melville #7 country school and graduated… Continue reading Sharline Hess, 97
Gary Klungness, 79
Beaverton, OR – Gary Richard Klungness, of Beaverton, OR, passed away rather suddenly on March 17, 2024. He was known as a good athlete in Thief River Falls throughout high school and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. Gary played football, baseball, and ran track all four years of high school. He played centerfield… Continue reading Gary Klungness, 79
Marilyn Erickson, 87
Alexandria – Marilyn Z. Erickson, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Friday, July 12, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Lake Florida Cemetery, New London. The visitation is 5–7 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at… Continue reading Marilyn Erickson, 87
Hilda Opdahl, 86
Bagley – Hilda Caroline Opdahl, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, Bagley. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Vernes Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh. Visitation will be one hour before the service. The interment will be at Vernes Lutheran… Continue reading Hilda Opdahl, 86
Scott Carlson, 67
Strandquist – Scott Allen Carlson was born in Thief River Falls, on January 26, 1957. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, in 1975. He spent many years working in construction. For the last few years, Scott did maintenance work for the city of Williams. As part of the job, he served the… Continue reading Scott Carlson, 67
David Fallon, 74
Alexandria – David Michael Fallon, 74, of Alexandria, died on July 1, 2024. David Michael Fallon was born to parents Joseph and Monica (Willett) Fallon in January of 1950 in Crookston. David and six siblings grew up on the Fallon Farm in Plummer. David graduated Pershing High School in 1968 and attended the University of… Continue reading David Fallon, 74
Paul Arveson, 45
Thief River Falls – Paul Eddie Arveson, 45, passed unexpectedly doing what he loved. He was full of life and wisdom, there was never a dull moment when Paul was around. He was loved by all, and meant so much to everyone in his life. When Paul was young his sense of adventure and thrills… Continue reading Paul Arveson, 45
Wilbert McGregor, 88
Radium – Wilbert “Willie” McGregor, 88, of Radium, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at North Star Manor in Warren. A complete obituary will be available soon. In lieu of flowers, “Save your money and bring a canned good for the food shelf.” -Phyllis McGregor Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at… Continue reading Wilbert McGregor, 88
Carolyn Grandstrand, 80
Maple Plain – Carolyn M. Grandstrand was born February 12, 1944, in Grand Forks, ND to Roy and Elizabeth (Johnson) Copeland. Carolyn married her high school sweetheart Rodney Grandstrand on April 8, 1961. They moved to Long Lake in 1964 and to Maple Plain in 1965 where they made their forever home raising five children.… Continue reading Carolyn Grandstrand, 80
Lorna Larsen, 79
Aurora, CO – Lorna Gayle (Moe) Larsen, 79, of Aurora, CO, passed away April 27, 2024, at the Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center, with her daughter by her side. Lorna was born July 8, 1944, to Martha Adeline (Nabben) and Joseph Manvel Moe of rural Thief River Falls. The youngest of three children, Lorna attended… Continue reading Lorna Larsen, 79
Kelly Gutterud, 62
Bull Shoals, AR – Kelly Charles Gutterud passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Kelly was born October 13, 1961, in Thief River Falls, to Amy (Schmitke) and Elmer Gutterud. He attended Washington Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and Lincoln High School where he graduated with honors in… Continue reading Kelly Gutterud, 62
Dennis Paesler, 76
Detroit Lakes – Dennis Paesler, of Detroit Lakes, passed away on April 23, 2024 in the town of Perham. Dennis was born in Perham, to Albert and Marjorie Paesler on July 28, 1947. He graduated from Frazee High School and attended Moorhead State College. He married Karen Mattson of Detroit Lakes in 1968. One child,… Continue reading Dennis Paesler, 76
Joyce Taylor, 92
Middle River – Joyce Elizabeth (Osse) Beito Taylor was born in Cedar Township at home on September 13, 1931 to John Osse and Leora Suzanna (Taylor) Osse. She was the oldest of three children. Joyce attended grade school at both the Brandon School House and the Olson’s School House. Joyce attended high school in Middle… Continue reading Joyce Taylor, 92
Timothy Helt, 65
Thief River Falls – Timothy Helt, son of Lawrence and Adelaide Helt of Thief River Falls, passed away April 6, 2024 at the age of 65 with family at his side. Tim was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 28, 1959 and was baptized in the Catholic Church. He attended school in Thief River Falls… Continue reading Timothy Helt, 65