Final Defendant Enters Plea Following Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elders

A Texas man has pleaded guilty for his role in a multimillion dollar nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims.  According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Jeremy Wade Wilson, (42) of Fort Worth, Texas, owned and operated Publishers Elite, a company involved in fraudulent magazine sales. Officials say Wilson ran a […]

Unstable Weather Blamed For Slow Fishing

Wildlife officials say fishing continues to be a bit slow with the unstable weather. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Ben Huener in Roseau says he checked anglers on Lake of the Woods throughout the week and over the Memorial Holiday weekend. He says Fishing violations for the week included possessing an overlimit of […]

Red River Reaching Minor Flood Stage

Law Enforcement is advising people to be careful around water with recent rain activity.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that the Red River is forecasted to crest over minor flood stages during this week. Authorities say accesses, and the lower trails along the river may be impacted by flood water.  Sheriff’s officials […]

Classroom Saved!

Efforts that began soon after the Thief River Falls School District announced intended budget cuts last fall, have paid off in a big way for Challenger Elementary.   The loss of a classroom a the elementary school in Thief River Falls prompted a grass-roots effort to raise $70,000 to fund a teacher and supplies for one […]

Pennington County Board Meets In Regular Session Tuesday

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls.  On the agenda, Michelle Landsverk with Advance Thief River, County Sheriff Seth Vettleson, Human Services Director Julie Sjostrand, and County Engineer Mike Flaagan. Items are also expected from the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Coordinator, and County Attorney. Also on the agenda, Recognition of […]

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Suspicious Activity Reported Wednesday

Police responded to a Thief River Falls business following a report of suspicious activity Wednesday.  Police were called to Pediatric Partners around 7:30am after being notified that there were “campers parked outside” the business with extension cords running to the building, and “trash all over.”  No arrests were made.             […]

Donation Jar Reported Stolen From TRF Business

Police were called to a Thief River Falls business following a report of theft of a donation jar.  Officers responded to the Schooner Bar and Grill at around 8:30am Wednesday when it was reported that a donation jar had been taken with an unknown amount of money in it. No word on what the donation […]

DWI Arrest Wednesday Afternoon

One person was arrested for DWI following a complaint this week in Thief River Falls.  Police were called to Digi-Key around 1pm Wednesday.  Police say Miguel Angel Ramirezalvarez (54) was arrested Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test in the Third Degree, and Driving While Impaired in the Fourth Degree following a report there was “a […]

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