Jim Scheef, 46

Jim Scheef, 46

Jim Scheef, 46, of Fisher, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home from natural causes. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River… Continue reading Jim Scheef, 46

Gary Brantl, 77

Gary Brantl, 77

Thief River Falls – Gary Lee Brantl, 77, of Thief River Falls, formerly of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary Lee Brantl was born May 12, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, son of Elmer and Fern (Christian) Brantl. The family lived on a… Continue reading Gary Brantl, 77

Joanne Schultz, 78

Joanne Schultz, 78

Red Lake Falls – Joanne Schultz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. Born on June 5, 1947, in Crookston to Lester and Mabel (Walker) Gutheridge, Joanne lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and an… Continue reading Joanne Schultz, 78

Austin: Thief River Falls Man Faces 10 CSAM Counts

Austin (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing serious felony charges in Mower County. Cody Scott Adams, 25, appeared in court Thursday morning. He was charged with 10 felony counts tied to child sexual abuse material, or CSAM. According to the court complaint, the charges involve alleged possession of pornographic material involving children under… Continue reading Austin: Thief River Falls Man Faces 10 CSAM Counts

Thief River Falls Court Cases This Week

Thief River Falls Court Cases This Week

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Several recent cases were reported by local and state agencies in and around Thief River Falls. The list includes court outcomes, traffic citations, and ordinance violations. The cases involve residents from Thief River Falls, Newfolden, Goodridge, and Strandquist. Thief River Falls Police Cases Joseph Hillstad, 19, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases This Week

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Interlock Case

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Interlock Case

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a new charge after a traffic stop on March 29. According to a criminal complaint, the stop happened at about 3:20 p.m. The complaint did not list the exact location. Police stopped the vehicle because the driver’s license had expired. Charge Filed After Traffic… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Interlock Case

Thief River Falls Parking Lot Crash Reported

Thief River Falls Parking Lot Crash Reported

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a parking lot crash in Thief River Falls on March 26. The call came in at 5:12 p.m. The crash was reported at SouthTown Lanes, Pizza and Pub. What Happened According to the report, Michael Hemmestvedt of Goodridge was leaving a parking space in a 2011 Jeep… Continue reading Thief River Falls Parking Lot Crash Reported

Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance

Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A March 24 disturbance at a multi-family home led to the arrest of a local man, according to police. Disturbance Reported Police said the call came in at 8:12 a.m. on March 24. Officers were sent to 303 St. Paul Ave. S. after a report of a disturbance. Authorities said… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance

Thief River Falls Woman Faces DWI Charge

Thief River Falls Woman Faces DWI Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls woman is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 24 near Highway 1 and Oak Avenue North. Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest According to the complaint, the stop happened at about 12:08 a.m. Alicia Noel Wikert, 39, was later arrested and charged with… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Faces DWI Charge

Thief River Falls Woman Cited After Traffic Stop

Thief River Falls Woman Cited After Traffic Stop

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman was cited after police investigated a reported cell phone theft on March 23. Investigation Leads To Vehicle Contact According to the report, police went to 1204 Stephen St. at 3:53 p.m. The call involved a reported theft of a cell phone. While at the address,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited After Traffic Stop