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
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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
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
Thief River Falls: Latest Pennington Citations Listed
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A new edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists recent traffic cases. TRF News pays for copies of this public record. The bulletin lists cases from the Minnesota State Patrol. It also lists cases from the sheriff’s office. It includes cases from Thief River Falls police, too. TRF News… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Latest Pennington Citations Listed
Thief River Falls: Crash at 1st & LaBree Reported
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of First Street and LaBree Avenue in Thief River Falls. The crash was reported at 8:15 p.m. on Jan. 3, according to the report. What the report says Police say Kenneth Yeager of Thief River Falls was driving a 2008 Chrysler… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Crash at 1st & LaBree Reported
Thief River Falls: Crash at 1st & LaBree, Citation
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of First Street and LaBree Avenue in Thief River Falls. The crash was reported at 4:44 p.m. on Jan. 2, according to the report. What the report says Police say Dacian Wolff of Thief River Falls was driving a 2000 Ford… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Crash at 1st & LaBree, Citation
Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported assault at a Subway restaurant in Thief River Falls. The call was reported at 8:19 p.m. on Jan. 3, according to a citation. Michael Caden Lansford, 23, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, has been cited for fifth-degree assault. Police say he punched an employee during a… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Subway Worker Punched, Police Say