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
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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
“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation
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