Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Debra Brothers, 66, of Thief River Falls, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. She died at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Her full obituary and service updates are posted by Johnson Funeral Service. Service details Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Open Arms… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Debra Brothers Dies at 66
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Thief River Falls: Janice A. Olson Dies at 85
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Janice A. Olson, 85, of Thief River Falls, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. She died after heart surgery in Arizona. Olson died at Banner Heart Hospital. Family said her death was sudden. Early life Janice Ann Armstrong was born Nov. 2, 1940, near Euclid, Minnesota. Her parents were… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Janice A. Olson Dies at 85
Thief River Falls: Clarice Sorteberg Passes Away
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Clarice Sorteberg of Thief River Falls died Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was 93 years old. Her date of birth was December 9, 1932. Family members were with her during her final hours. She died at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls. The care center is… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Clarice Sorteberg Passes Away
Thief River Falls: Cheryl Voecks Dies at 67
Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Cheryl Lynn Voecks died at her home on January 14, 2026. She was 67. Her husband, Terry Voecks, was by her side. Early life and family Voecks was born on July 26, 1958, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Her parents were Carroll Buck and Nancy Buck, who was born Nancy Mathisen. She… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Cheryl Voecks Dies at 67
Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
Kettle River, Carlton County (trfnews.i234.me) Fire crews were called out just before 5 p.m. for an RV on fire in Kettle River. Officials reported no one inside the RV. No injuries were reported.The call came in during the late afternoon. The RV was burning when crews arrived, based on initial reports. Firefighters worked to put… Continue reading Kettle River RV Fire: Crews Called, No Injuries
BREAKING NEWS: Camper Fire In Kettle River, Minnesota
Willow River: Gas Line Explosion Sparks Evacuations
Pine County (trfnews.i234.me) — A gas line explosion was reported Friday afternoon in rural Pine County, Minnesota. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said 911 calls began at about 1:43 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2026. The calls reported explosions in a rural area west of Willow River. Responders later said a large natural gas line was… Continue reading Willow River: Gas Line Explosion Sparks Evacuations
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged in Pennington County District Court. Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony count of electronic solicitation of a child. He was arrested after an online sting, according to a criminal complaint. What the complaint says Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy posed as a… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting
Willow River: Possible Gas Pipeline Explosion
Willow River, Pine County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are responding after an explosion was reported northwest of Willow River on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. What we know so far The Pine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there has been an explosion in the Willow River area. Officials are asking the public to avoid areas northwest of Willow… Continue reading Willow River: Possible Gas Pipeline Explosion
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge after a reported sex sting operation. Erick Sean Hartung of Thief River Falls has been charged with felony electronic solicitation of a minor. What court documents allege According to court documents, an investigator posed as a 15-year-old girl online. The… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Sex Sting