Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Oklee man was sentenced in district court on Feb. 17. Court records say he helped with a cocaine sale to an undercover investigator in 2024. Zachariah John Howard, 23, was sentenced for a felony drug sale case. The conviction involved aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Oklee Man Gets 42 Months
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Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man died Saturday, Feb. 28, after a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the crash at about 2 p.m. The operator was identified as Cody Teie, 33, of Thief River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash
Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Todd Joshua Sorenson. The entry places him in Pennington County. The record lists MNDOC Offender ID 242277. The record also lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the record says The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Todd Sorenson Sex Offender
Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections record lists Steven Bruyere. The entry places him in Pennington County. The entry lists his MNDOC Offender ID as 215440. It lists a registered address in Thief River Falls. What the DOC record shows The DOC record lists an offense under Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Steven Bruyere Sex Offender
Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Thief River Falls woman waived a pretrial omnibus hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 35, pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Charges filed Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. That charge is tied to Minn. Stat. § 609.19 and the attempt… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack
Lawrence Carriere, 90
Lawrence (Larry) Carriere, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Per Larry’s wishes, no service will be held. Larry loved nature and animals, therefore in lieu of memorials or flower arrangements, please consider donating to your local animal shelter or planting a tree or shrub in his name. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Hillside Chapel,… Continue reading Lawrence Carriere, 90
Stanley Panek Jr., 85
Thief River Falls – Stanley Panek Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. A funeral service for Stanley will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. A visitation will be held… Continue reading Stanley Panek Jr., 85
Carmen Rystad, 46
Oklee – Carmen Rystad, 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence near Oklee, due to health-related issues. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be at… Continue reading Carmen Rystad, 46
Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Yvonne Philipp, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. She lived in Thief River Falls and was formerly from rural Goodridge. She was under care at Oakland Park Nursing Home and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Life in the Thief River Falls area Yvonne Elizabeth Mead was born… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A “Years Ago” column tracks local life. The notes span 1926 through 2016. They show work, weather, and community milestones. 1926. Paul Engelstad was reelected in a Guernsey breeders group. Learn about Guernsey cattle. Marius Waldal of Plummer joined founders of a grain marketing firm in Minneapolis. Read… Continue reading Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes