Richard Kjensrud, 85

Richard Kjensrud, 85

Thief River Falls – Richard Allan Kjensrud, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on August 22, 1940, in Mayville, ND, to Ellert Norton Kjensrud and Julia (Groven) Kjensrud. He was baptized at home in Portland, ND, and later… Continue reading Richard Kjensrud, 85

Ruth Mosbeck, 87

Ruth Mosbeck, 87

Red Lake Falls – Ruth Avon Mosbeck, of rural Red Lake Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls. Ruth, affectionately known as Ruthie, was born at home in Star Township, Goodridge, on September 14, 1938, the youngest of six children to Gust and Jennie Iverson.… Continue reading Ruth Mosbeck, 87

Orris Flermoen, 84

Winger – Orris “Orrie” Flermoen, age 84, of Winger, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Winger. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service from 1–3 p.m. at the church. Burial with Military Honors will take… Continue reading Orris Flermoen, 84

Genevieve Knott, 80

Genevieve Knott, 80

Red Lake Falls – Genevieve Knott, of Red Lake Falls, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loving family singing “Amazing Grace.” Genevieve Louise Hoefer was born January 1, 1946, at St. Francis Hospital, Crookston, the daughter of Leo and Veronica (Schindler) Hoefer. She… Continue reading Genevieve Knott, 80

Thief River Falls HelloFresh Package Theft

Thief River Falls HelloFresh Package Theft

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police are investigating a reported package theft at Park West Apartments in Thief River Falls. Late-Night Theft Report According to the report, officers were called at 10:45 p.m. on April 2. The call came from Park West Apartments, 1301 First St. W. Authorities said someone stole a HelloFresh package from… Continue reading Thief River Falls HelloFresh Package Theft

Thief River Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop

Thief River Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing serious charges after an early morning traffic stop on April 11, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop on Highway 1 Police said the stop happened at about 2:03 a.m. on Highway 1. Court documents say the vehicle was traveling 52 mph in… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — An 18-year-old Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge after a report claimed he sent explicit images and messages to a 15-year-old girl. Charge Filed After April 6 Report According to the complaint, the sheriff’s office received the report on April 6. Jarrett James McKay, 18, of Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case

Thief River Falls School Van, Semi Crash Leaves No Injuries

Thief River Falls School Van, Semi Crash Leaves No Injuries

Plummer (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls School District van collided with a semi on Monday afternoon in Plummer. No injuries were reported after the crash. Some students were expected to get checked at a hospital as a precaution. The crash happened on Highway 59. Authorities said Amber Lynn Severson, 40, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls School Van, Semi Crash Leaves No Injuries

Thief River Falls Court Report: DWI Tops Cases

Thief River Falls Court Report: DWI Tops Cases

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Recent court records list several cases handled by the Minnesota State Patrol and the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The cases include DWI, speeding, insurance, and other traffic-related offenses. Minnesota State Patrol Cases One of the most serious cases involved Edith Stefania Mera, 30, of Minneapolis. Court records show she was sentenced for… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Report: DWI Tops Cases

Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal

Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing several charges after police said he drove erratically on Highway 59 and later refused a breath test. Harold James Sayers, 46, has been charged with second-degree DWI test refusal and driving after revocation. He was also arrested on a Beltrami County warrant. Report… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal