Jimmie Potucek, 78, of Radium, MN, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Born on August 14, 1948 to Bill and Minnie (Sorenson) Potucek, Jimmie Leigh was raised on the family farm north of Radium. He attended McGregor Country School and in the 7th Grade went to school in… Continue reading Jimmie Potucek, 78
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Hunter Paul Vatthauer, 27
Hunter Paul Vatthauer, 27, passed away October 17th at his home in Red Lake Falls after a life-long battle with kidney disease. From day one Hunter defied the odds and lived life by his own set of rules. When he was ready to talk for the first time he spoke in sentences. His mind was… Continue reading Hunter Paul Vatthauer, 27
Kermit Alton Mason Jr., 97
Charleston – Kermit Alton Mason Jr., 97, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at Brookdale Charleston Gardens. Kermit was born on January 7, 1929, in Carpio, ND, to Kermit Alton Mason Sr. and Lyla (Erikson) Mason. He was of Norwegian heritage and grew up in North Dakota, graduating from high school… Continue reading Kermit Alton Mason Jr., 97
Nancy Kaye Marinac, 81
Thief River Falls – Nancy Kaye Marinac, 81, passed away on October 18, 2026. Nancy Kaye Marinac was born on December 2, 1944, in Hanford, WA, to Hans and Nellie (Nordling) Stensgaard. She spent her early childhood in Washington before her family returned to Thief River Falls, where she grew up and graduated from high… Continue reading Nancy Kaye Marinac, 81
Darryl Ray Hanson, 79
Darryl Ray Hanson, age 79, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, Darryl will be remembered for his steady presence, kind heart, and deep devotion to those he loved. Darryl was born on… Continue reading Darryl Ray Hanson, 79
Thief River Falls to Build ARGO Vehicles at Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat will manufacture ARGO off-road vehicles in Thief River Falls starting in 2026, bringing new production to Minnesota as the brands join forces.
Gayle LuVerne Ulrich, 85
Gayle was born on October 2, 1941 in Red Lake Falls, MN. He resided with his wife Sharon in Henderson, Nevada, with their vacation home in Forest Lake, Minnesota. He loved fishing, camping, and playing softball in a couples’ league. One season, their team made it to the state tournaments in Minneapolis, where Gayle was… Continue reading Gayle LuVerne Ulrich, 85
Marilyn Ellen Wigness, 90
Marilyn Ellen Wigness, age 90, passed away peacefully at Trillium in Bemidji, MN on Friday, October 9, 2026 with family by her side. Marilyn was born on April 18, 1936 in Grafton, North Dakota to Ellen (Evans) Wralstad and Carl Manvil Wralstad. She grew up on a farm outside of Grafton with her beloved older… Continue reading Marilyn Ellen Wigness, 90
Nancy Elaine Dahl, 79
Nancy Elaine Dahl, 79, of Mentor, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Evangelical Free Church, 211 Arnold Avenue North, Thief River… Continue reading Nancy Elaine Dahl, 79
Shirley Marie Ehrenstrom, 96
Warroad – Shirley Marie Ehrenstrom passed away on September 25, 2026, at the Warroad Senior Living Center, surrounded by family. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Hallock to Clarence and Ida (Myers) Beck of Lancaster. She was baptized and confirmed at Sion Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Shirley attended North Star Country School and… Continue reading Shirley Marie Ehrenstrom, 96