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
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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
Pine River: Anthony Blanchard Faces Sex Charge
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Everett Blanchard of Backus has been charged in Cass County with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records show the case is in the 9th Judicial District. According to the criminal complaint, the felony charge stems from allegations tied to Father’s Day… Continue reading Pine River: Anthony Blanchard Faces Sex Charge
Derek “Deke” Forsell, 84
Ada – Derek “Deke” or “The Duke” passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Ada. Derek Paul Forsell was born in Gary, MN, on November 15, 1941, to Edward and Bernice (Stundahl) Forsell. After a whirlwind romance and short engagement, he married JoAnn (“Jo” “JoZina” “JZ”) Herrmann on October 28, 1961, at Grace Lutheran… Continue reading Derek “Deke” Forsell, 84
John Pendelton, 62
John Fitzgerald Pendelton was born December 14, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles Ray and Colleen Faye (O’Dell) Pendelton. John was raised in several states while growing up with his most memorable states that he lived in being Michigan, Florida, and Colorado. During this time he attended several different schools, completing school through the 10th… Continue reading John Pendelton, 62
Barbara Banaszewski, 87
Barbara Banaszewski, 87, of Roseau, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, with her loving family by her side. Barbara Beatrice Blazejewski was born on April 23, 1938, in Wright Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski. She graduated from Strandquist High School… Continue reading Barbara Banaszewski, 87
Matt Olson, 37
Matt Olson, 37, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation… Continue reading Matt Olson, 37
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80 of Newfolden, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Butch’s life at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Burial… Continue reading Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
Randy Marcotte, 38
Randy Marcotte, 38, of Karlstad, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. Randy David was born on March 9, 1988, in Delta, CO, the son of Terry and Christine (Elvestad) Marcotte. He was raised in Minot, ND, where he graduated from Minot High School in 2007. Following graduation, Randy attended Northland Community &… Continue reading Randy Marcotte, 38
Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman from Thief River Falls has been charged with third-degree DWI in Pennington County. The charge followed a traffic stop early on March 24, 2026, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop on Highway 1 The complaint says a deputy saw a westbound vehicle cross the fog line and center… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Charged After .19 DWI Stop