Strandquist, Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — Janice Laura (Larson) Carlson, 86, of rural Strandquist, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Family said she passed away peacefully. Carlson was born April 24, 1939, in Winger, Minnesota. Her parents were Edwin and Laura Larson. She grew up in Winger with her brother, Lyle Larson. The family said two infant… Continue reading Strandquist: Janice Laura Carlson dies at 86
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Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested a 23-year-old man after a traffic stop on Jan. 9. Traffic stop on Main Avenue South Police stopped the vehicle at about 4:26 p.m. in the 200 block of Main Avenue South. Officers identified the passenger as Jacob Ryan Lasin Brummitt, 23, of Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Arrest Over No-Contact Order
Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop in Thief River Falls ended with an arrest. Traffic stop near Main Avenue The stop happened at 12:37 a.m. on Jan. 10. It was reported near Main Avenue and Sixth Street. The sheriff’s office identified the driver as Gerrek Joseph Neadeau, 22. Neadeau is from Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Late-Night Stop
Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police were called to the Thief River Falls Public Library on January 10. Officers got the call at about 4:07 p.m., according to a citation. Police say a patron reported being threatened inside the library. What the police say happened Llewellyn James Benais, 38, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat
Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Found at Oak Lodge
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two women face felony drug charges after a search in Thief River Falls. Investigators say the case centers on an apartment at Oak Lodge Senior Housing on Ninth Street West. Court records say officers recovered about 107 grams of methamphetamine in the unit. Search warrant at senior housing The investigation began… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Found at Oak Lodge
Thief River Falls meth sale: man gets 56 months
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Cloud man will serve prison time after a meth sale in Thief River Falls. Sentence handed down Christopher Ryan Abrahamsen, 41, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 8, in Pennington County District Court. He was convicted of first-degree controlled substance crime, a felony. A separate felony count was dismissed, court records… Continue reading Thief River Falls meth sale: man gets 56 months
Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Seized, Woman Charged
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman faces three felony drug charges. The case follows a search on January 13, 2026. Charges Filed Debra Robin Fields, 60, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. Prosecutors allege first-degree intent to sell meth under Minnesota Statute 152.021. They also allege… Continue reading Thief River Falls: 107g Meth Seized, Woman Charged
Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, according to federal officials. The program gives deportation relief and work permits to eligible people already in the United States. A federal notice says the Somalia TPS designation will end at 11:59 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. The notice estimates 1,082… Continue reading Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
Impeachment articles against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota House Republicans say they plan to introduce four impeachment articles against Gov. Tim Walz. News reports say the draft resolution is dated Jan. 12, 2026. It accuses Walz of “corrupt conduct in office,” according to the draft language. It also claims he failed to faithfully carry out state laws. Several outlets… Continue reading Impeachment articles against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Thief River Falls: Debra Brothers Dies at 66
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