Local Veteran Talks About New Ken Burns Vietnam Documentary CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Local Vietnam Veteran D.J. Johnson talks about the new Ken Burns Vietnam documentary and his experiences in the war.
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Local Vietnam Veteran Chooses to Work 35 Years Instead of Taking Disability Benefits
This Local Vietnam Vet Could Have Taken Disability, Instead He Worked 35 Years RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) This week as the Ken Burns documentary about the Vietnam War is shown on TV, we’re talking to local Vietnam Vets to hear their stories.
REWIND: Unforgettable Story of a Local Vietnam Veteran – September 2017
REWIND: A Local Vietnam Veteran's Story You Will Never Forget, SEPT. 2017 FERTILE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a local, Vietnam veteran’s story you will never forget. Jon Hovde lost 2 limbs in Vietnam and was left for dead. He survived and vowed to make something of his life. He has. Hovde passed away on November… Continue reading REWIND: Unforgettable Story of a Local Vietnam Veteran – September 2017
Unusual Arrest of Roland Riemers, Veteran Grand Forks Political Hopeful
Bizarre Arrest Of Roland Riemers, Longtime Grand Forks Political Candidate GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had the bizarre arrest of a longtime Grand Forks political candidate Monday afternoon.
NFL Legend Donnell Thompson Dies at 65: From Colts Star to Community Leader
Donnell Thompson, a former defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts and later a successful business owner, passed away at 65. Born in Lumberton, North Carolina, Thompson excelled as a defensive tackle at North Carolina before being drafted in the first round by the Baltimore Colts in 1981. He made an immediate impact, earning All-Rookie honors… Continue reading NFL Legend Donnell Thompson Dies at 65: From Colts Star to Community Leader
Col. Vernon Huber, Korean War Veteran and POW, Passes Away at 96
MANDAN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Col. Vernon Huber, a Mandan native who dedicated 25 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 96. Known for his bravery during the Korean War, Huber became a prisoner of war in 1952 after his jet was struck by ground… Continue reading Col. Vernon Huber, Korean War Veteran and POW, Passes Away at 96
Farewell to a Mets Legend: Ed Kranepool, 1969 World Series Champion, Passes Away at 79
Ed Kranepool, a career New York Met and beloved member of the 1969 “Miracle Mets,” has passed away at the age of 79. Kranepool, who played his entire 18-year career with the Mets, became a symbol of perseverance and loyalty for the team and its fans. Debuting at just 17, Kranepool rose through the ranks… Continue reading Farewell to a Mets Legend: Ed Kranepool, 1969 World Series Champion, Passes Away at 79
NBA Veteran and Father of Warriors Star, Mitchell Wiggins, Passes Away at 64
The basketball world is mourning the loss of Mitchell Wiggins, a former NBA shooting guard for teams like the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls, and the father of Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins. Mitchell Wiggins passed away at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy both on and off the court. Wiggins had… Continue reading NBA Veteran and Father of Warriors Star, Mitchell Wiggins, Passes Away at 64
Remains of North Dakota WWII Hero Edward D. Johnson Identified After 79 Years
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The remains of Navy Fireman 1st Class Edward D. Johnson, a World War II veteran from North Dakota, have been identified nearly 80 years after he perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) confirmed that Johnson’s remains were officially accounted for in September 2020. Johnson,… Continue reading Remains of North Dakota WWII Hero Edward D. Johnson Identified After 79 Years
Paul Harrell, Beloved Gun Rights Educator and Veteran, Dies at 63: Remembering a YouTube Legend
Paul Harrell, a highly regarded U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran, and celebrated YouTube firearms educator, has passed away at the age of 63. Harrell, known for his impactful and educational content on firearms and gun rights, established a strong presence on YouTube with his channel, “Paul Harrell,” which he launched in 2012. Before gaining… Continue reading Paul Harrell, Beloved Gun Rights Educator and Veteran, Dies at 63: Remembering a YouTube Legend
Help Identify the Unknown Veteran: Baudette Woman Seeks to Reunite Photo with Family
BAUDTTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Baudette, Minnesota woman, K. Adams, is seeking help to identify an unknown veteran in a photograph she discovered while sorting through her late mother’s belongings. Adams, who found the photo among her mother’s old keepsakes, is determined not to discard it but instead hopes to reunite it with the veteran’s… Continue reading Help Identify the Unknown Veteran: Baudette Woman Seeks to Reunite Photo with Family
Veteran NPR Correspondent Ina Jaffe Passes Away at 75
292 Ina Jaffe, a respected NPR correspondent known for her insightful reporting and compassionate storytelling, has died at the age of 75. Jaffe, who battled metastatic breast cancer in recent years, passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Jaffe’s career spanned over three decades, during which she became a familiar voice… Continue reading Veteran NPR Correspondent Ina Jaffe Passes Away at 75
Beloved ‘Candid Camera’ Star Joan Benedict Dies at 96
Joan Benedict, an actress best known for her roles on “Candid Camera” and “General Hospital,” has died at the age of 96. She passed away on June 24 in Los Angeles due to complications from a stroke. Benedict, who was the widow of acclaimed actor Rod Steiger, had a rich career in television. She gained… Continue reading Beloved ‘Candid Camera’ Star Joan Benedict Dies at 96
Hockey World Mourns: Former NHL Star Sergei Berezin Dies at 52
The hockey community is mourning the loss of Sergei Berezin, a former NHL star, who passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday. Berezin, who played seven seasons in the NHL, was a dynamic winger known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Berezin was selected… Continue reading Hockey World Mourns: Former NHL Star Sergei Berezin Dies at 52