Mysterious Lights Over Red Lake County: Sheriff’s Office Responds

Mysterious Lights Over Red Lake County: Sheriff's Office Responds

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me)—​On the evening of March 5, 2025, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports from residents in the Oklee area concerning unusual lights and objects illuminating the night sky. Responding promptly, a deputy was dispatched to investigate these sightings. Upon arrival, the deputy identified the aerial phenomena as large drones.… Continue reading Mysterious Lights Over Red Lake County: Sheriff’s Office Responds

Case of Suspected Bomb Maker from Oklee, MN Transferred to Federal Court

Alleged Oklee, MN Bomb Maker Case Moves Into Federal Court MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The case against an Oklee, Minnesota man charged with making pipe bombs has now moved into Federal Court. *Reinbold is currently listed on the roster of the Douglas County Jail in Superior, Wisconsin.

Oklee Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession & DWI

Tina Lou Klasen

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 🚨 An Oklee woman has been sentenced after being caught violating probation with meth in a public area.Tina Lou Klasen, 38, was sentenced for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge and a gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI involving a controlled substance. 📌 Key Sentencing Details: Felony drug charge: Five-year stay of… Continue reading Oklee Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession & DWI

Oklee Woman Involved in Parking Lot Accident in Pennington County

Oklee Woman Backs Into Parked Chevy in Pennington County Parking Lot

📍 Pennington County, MN – A minor parking lot accident occurred at a strip mall in Pennington County, involving a Dodge 1500 and a parked Chevy. No injuries were reported. Incident Details: 📅 Date: January 20, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:06 a.m. 📍 Location: Parking lot of the strip mall containing The Hive 🚗 Drivers Involved:… Continue reading Oklee Woman Involved in Parking Lot Accident in Pennington County

Obituary | Violet Cote of Oklee, Minnesota

Violet Cote, 91, of Oklee, MN passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side. The funeral service to celebrate Violet’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Eric Mickelson officiating.… Continue reading Obituary | Violet Cote of Oklee, Minnesota

Obituary | Ambrose Bergeron of Oklee, Minnesota

Ambrose Bergeron of Oklee, MN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, MN. Mass of Christian Burial for Ambrose will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis… Continue reading Obituary | Ambrose Bergeron of Oklee, Minnesota

Oklee Resident Injured in Mobile Home Fire

Red Lake County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 29, a mobile home fire occurred on Bourden Street in Oklee, Minnesota. The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received the report in the early morning hours. Emergency responders, including deputies, the Oklee Fire Department, and Oklee Ambulance, were dispatched to the scene. The occupant, Rodney Smith, aged 58, had… Continue reading Oklee Resident Injured in Mobile Home Fire

Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges

Zachariah John Howard

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, an Oklee resident, Zachariah John Howard, 22, waived his omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance sale. The maximum penalty for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment. However, according to Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines,… Continue reading Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges

Obituary | JoAnn Hamm of Oklee, Minnesota

JoAnn Hamm of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at McIntosh Senior Living. Service of the Word will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 14, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee with Father Bryan Kujawa presiding. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Bernard’s Catholic… Continue reading Obituary | JoAnn Hamm of Oklee, Minnesota

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 11/04/24

On the afternoon of 10/25/24, Anthony Charles Lundeen Jr. (34) of Oklee was cited for expired motor vehicle registration and no proof of current motor vehicle insurance on CR. #5 north of Oklee. On the afternoon of 10/25/24, Thomas David Straabe (20) of Gonvick was cited for speeding on CR. #5 in Oklee. On the… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 11/04/24

Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale

Rodney Arlan Smith

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from Oklee, Minnesota, has been charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance. Rodney Arlan Smith, 58, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. According to court documents, Smith was arrested in July after selling an ounce of cocaine to undercover Pennington County law enforcement for… Continue reading Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale

Polk County Man Identified as Suspect in Oklee, Minnesota Shooting Update

UPDATE: Polk County Man Suspect In Oklee, Minnesota Shooting OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Polk County man is a suspect in a Monday afternoon shooting in Oklee, Minnesota. Cody Landrus of Oklee was in critical condition at a Fargo hospital Monday night. Oliver Berhow is being held on an Assault charge.

Pipe Bomb Incident Near Oklee, MN Resolved Safely, No Injuries Reported

Pipe Bomb Situation Near Oklee, MN Secured, No One Injured OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bomb Squad responded to a situation involving pipe bombs at a hunting shack near Oklee, Minnesota Sunday night. As of 9:15 Sunday night the situation has been secured and no one injured, according to Sheriff Mitch Bernstein. No official word yet… Continue reading Pipe Bomb Incident Near Oklee, MN Resolved Safely, No Injuries Reported

Obituary | Annette LaCoursiere of Oklee, Minnesota

Annette LaCoursiere, 81 of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00… Continue reading Obituary | Annette LaCoursiere of Oklee, Minnesota

Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust

Zachariah John Howard

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday, Rodney Arlan Smith (57) and Zachariah Howard (21) were arrested in the Knight Avenue parking lot in Thief River Falls. Smith faces charges of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree – Sale, while Howard is charged with Aiding and Abetting Controlled Substance Crime in the First… Continue reading Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust

Obituary | Hilda Caroline Opdahl of Oklee, Minnesota

Hilda Caroline Opdahl, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, Bagley, MN. Services will be displayed next week. The interment will be at Vernes Lutheran Cemetery, rural McIntosh, MN. On August 19, 1937, Hilda was born to Knute and Ella (Olson) Torkelson at Oklee, MN.  She was baptized… Continue reading Obituary | Hilda Caroline Opdahl of Oklee, Minnesota

Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter

Red Lake County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An Oklee man has been charged in Red Lake County District Court after he allegedly spanked his 2-year-old daughter hard enough to leave visible handprints. Father Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Matthew Colin Singletary, 34, is facing a felony charge of malicious punishment of a child under age 4.… Continue reading Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter

Obituary | Carol Rae Roisland of Oklee, Minnesota

Carol Rae Roisland, 71, of Oklee, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her residence. Visitation will be on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 5-7PM with a prayer service at 6:30PM at Salem Lutheran Church, Oklee, MN. Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Salem Lutheran… Continue reading Obituary | Carol Rae Roisland of Oklee, Minnesota

Obituary | Clifton “Cliff” Melby of Oklee, Minnesota

Clifton “Cliff” Melby, 75 of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving wife by his side, from complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN. The… Continue reading Obituary | Clifton “Cliff” Melby of Oklee, Minnesota