https://trftimes.com/e-edition/28505/may-20-2026 2026-05-19T01:49:29Z ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28504/amendment-to-assumed-name-julia-marie-francis 2026-05-19T10:54:19Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28503/certificate-of-assumed-name-chickadee-lane 2026-05-19T10:52:09Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28502/pennington-county-board-meeting-april-28 2026-05-19T10:46:38Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28501/summons-quiet-title-trf-v-weir 2026-05-19T10:41:13Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28500/notice-of-foreclosure-sale-nelson 2026-05-19T10:36:47Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28499/advertisement-for-bids-wtp-pac-trf 2026-05-19T10:30:03Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28498/notice-public-hearing-nwrdc 2026-05-19T10:27:48Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28497/notice-of-postponement-mortgage-foreclosure-sale-munroe 2026-05-19T10:23:06Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/obituaries/28496/nancy-stoffel-79 2026-05-19T10:02:31Z Thief River Falls - Nancy Stoffel passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Nancy’s farewell will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, located at 105 Knight Avenue North in Thief River Falls, MN 56701. The visitation will begin at 11:15 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026. Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com. A00003B2026MY20 ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/news/28494/pennington-county-board-accepts-bid-for-csah-11-project 2026-05-17T07:37:39Z by April Scheinoha Editor Next month, the Pennington County State Aid Highway 11 project is expected to begin in Thief River Falls. At its meeting Tuesday, May 12, the Pennington County Board accepted the low bid for the project. Davidson Construction had the low bid of $3,619.100.35, according to County Engineer Mike Flaagan. The engineer’s estimate was $3,842,191.93. Other bidders included Spruce Valley Corporation, $3,914,163.98, and RJ Zavoral & Sons, $3,971,417.66. County Engineer Mike Flaagan expected that the project may begin sometime around Monday, June 1. The project is expected to be completed Oct. 15. However, the final lift will be placed on the roadway in June 2027. Davidson Construction will reconstruct CSAH 11 (formerly known as County Road 62) north of the Kendall Avenue curve to an area near Hanson Drive. The firm will also complete a rural reconstruction of 150th Avenue Northeast from CSAHs 8 to 11. As part of the project, CSAH 11 will be widened by two feet. A paved eight-foot multi-use trail will be constructed on the north side. The trail will be able to be used as a parking lane in addition to a pedestrian lane. The highway will be shifted slightly south and lowered. Commissioners approved an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Local Road Improvement Program. The agreement pertains to the LRIP grant for the 150th Avenue Northeast project. The amount was determined to be $721,398.10. Flaagan noted the remainder of the $1.5 million LRIP grant will be applied to CSAH 11. According to information provided at last year’s Five-Year Road and Bridge Plan Hearing, it is expected that the remainder of the project will be covered by state aid and local funding. ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/northern-watch/28489/may-16-2026 2026-05-15T06:00:57Z ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/obituaries/28492/glenyce-eskeli-85 2026-05-14T02:07:15Z Plummer - Glenyce Yvonne Eskeli, of Plummer, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Glenyce Yvonne Eskeli was born August 19, 1940, in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Woodrow and Laina (Kauppila) Eskeli. She was baptized in 1941 and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer. She attended school in Plummer, graduating in 1958. The summer of 1958 she started employment at Red Lake County State Bank in Red Lake Falls, where she was employed until her retirement 45 years later. While at the Red Lake County State Bank she was a bookkeeper, cashier and Vice President. Glenyce enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, taking five trips to Finland. She also attended Finn Fest all over the country. She was a founding member of the Tri-Rivers Pioneer Museum and past president. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she served on the church council, the Finnish Cemetery Committee serving as treasurer for many years, Plummer Community Home director, and the Red Lake County Fair Board. Glenyce is survived by her sister, Evelyn of Minneapolis; brother, Bruce of Plummer; along with many cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Laina; brother, Rodney (Jill); grandparents, Nick and Ilmi Eskeli and Jacob and Lempi Kauppila. The funeral for Glenyce will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will be held at Finnish Cemetery, rural Plummer. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Tri-Rivers Pioneer Museum. Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com. A00003B2026MY20 ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/sports/28487/bernier-strikes-out-13-batters-in-9-2-win-over-egf 2026-05-13T11:25:29Z by Scott DCamp Sports Editor Thief River Falls tallied three separate three-run innings in a 9-2 softball road win over Section 8AA rival East Grand Forks Thursday night. The Prowlers broke a scoreless tie with three runs without the aid of a hit in the top of the fourth inning. They added three runs on two hits to take a 6-1 lead in the top of the fifth inning; and they answered a score by the Green Wave in the bottom of the fifth with three more runs on two hits in the sixth inning. The Green Wave plated one more run in the bottom of the sixth to conclude the scoring with the Prowlers holding on for the 9-2 win. Piper Greene and Grace Gonzales scored two runs apiece, with Braylee Wienen, Mikaleena Berner and Betsy Geiser also scoring runs. Greene, Ellie McDermott and Gonzales each finished with two hits. RBI leaders for the Prowlers were Bree Poissant and Skye Peters with two each. Bernier went the distance in the pitching circle, allowing two runs, one earned, on five hitts with three walks and a career-high 13 strikeouts. Emmy Robles took the loss for the Green Wave, allowing nine runs, four of which were earned, on six hits over six innings of work. She walked four and struck out three Prowler hitters. Scoring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E TRF 0 0 0 3 3 3 0 - 9 6 1 EGF 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 - 2 5 5 Batting Thief River Falls AB R H RBI BB SO B. Wienen CF 4 1 2 1 0 0 P. Greene 3B 4 2 2 1 0 1 E. McDermott C 1 2 0 0 3 1 S. Tougas SS 4 0 0 1 0 0 G. Gonzales 2B 3 2 1 0 1 0 M. Bernier P 4 1 0 0 0 0 B. Poissant 1B 3 0 1 2 0 1 S. Peters RF 4 0 0 2 0 0 B. Geiser LF 3 1 0 0 0 1 Totals 30 9 6 7 4 4 Highlights - 2B: P. Greene; 3B: B. Poissant; HBP: B. Poissant; SB: P. Greene 3, G. Gonzales, E. McDermott; E: B. Poissant. East Grand Forks AB R H RBI BB SO E. Pieper SS 3 0 0 0 1 3 M. Dauksavage CF 3 0 1 0 1 1 A. Julien LF 4 0 1 0 0 2 P. Hartje C 3 1 1 0 0 2 E. Robles P 1 0 0 0 1 0 M. Welo P 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Dolan 2B 3 0 1 1 0 1 D. Scheving 3B 2 0 0 0 0 2 L. Isaks 3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 T. Votava 1B 2 0 0 0 0 1 K. Noyes 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 L. Pesch RF 3 1 1 0 0 0 Totals 26 2 5 1 3 13 Highlights - SB: M. Dolan, M. Dauksavage, P. Hartje, E. Pieper, A. Julien, L. Pesch 2; CS: M. Dauksavage; E: M. Dauksavage, P. Hartje 2, E. Pieper, D. Scheving. Pitching Thief River Falls IP H R ER BB SO M. Bernier - W 7.0 5 2 1 3 13 East Grand Forks IP H R ER BB SO E. Robles - L 6.0 6 9 4 4 3 M. Welo 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/e-edition/28484/may-13-2026 2026-05-12T11:50:14Z ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/legals/28483/pennington-co-call-for-bids 2026-05-12T09:56:52Z ]]> https://trftimes.com/obituaries/28481/henry-wieland-94 2026-05-12T09:48:12Z Red Lake Falls - Henry Wieland, 94, of Red Lake Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. Henry Philip Wieland was born June 24, 1931, at Fisher, the son of Walter and Edna (Wagner) Wieland. He attended country school in Wylie Township, Red Lake County, MN. He farmed with his two brothers, Ken and Alvis and later with his son Todd. He enlisted into the National Guard in 1948 and was called into active duty with the Army in December of 1950. He served in the Korean War as a Squad Leader. Henry recalls that when they were in combat in Korea, they would always thank God for protecting them as they crossed the valley called “No Man’s Land.” On November 25, 1961, Henry was united in marriage to the love of his life Marilyn F. Henke. Henry was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the church Council, Men’s Club and Choir. He served as a director on the Cenex Board and Red Lake County Co-op, director on Red Lake Electric Board and Square Butte Electric Board, served on the Louisville Town Board and then the Wylie Town Board, a member of the American Legion, VFW and Disabled Vets. Henry enjoyed playing fast pitch softball, hunting, fishing, singing and writing “Roses Are Red” poems. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. Henry was affectionately known as “Hank” to many of his friends and family. Henry is survived by his children: Debra (Jack) Sullivan, Todd (Jennifer) Wieland, Kristi (Jeffrey) Lytle and Casey Jo (Bob) Klipping; grandchildren, Katelyn (Kody) Matthews, Rachel (Colby) Wooten, Sarah, Jordan and Luke Wieland, Wil Walsh, Whitney (Shane) Donner, Haley (Ty) Newton, Elizabeth Lytle, Jaden (Zach) Boutain, Paige (special friend Drew Casavan), and Kylie Klipping; great-grandchildren, Blake and Braylin Donner, Hattie, Henry “Hank” and Ivey Newton, Isabella and Baby Wooten and Colt Boutain; stepgrandchildren, Sarah (Anthony) Shumick, Hannah (Mitch) Gosche, Josh (Grace) Lytle, Bekah (Gage) Lange and Leah Lytle; Step great-grandchildren, Conley and Hayden Shumick, June and Rose Gosche and Caroline Lange; brothers, Alvis, Don (Audrey) and Dean; sister-in-law, Linda Henke; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Lawrence “Blackie” Casavan; brother, and sister-in-law, Ken and Ellen Wieland; sister-in-law, Mae Wieland; and brother-in-law, Clarence “Bud” Henke. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Lake Falls, with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Wylie Township, Red Lake County. Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com. A00003B2026MY13 ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/obituaries/28479/raymond-troy-68 2026-05-12T09:45:59Z Thief River Falls - Raymond “Ray” Darwin Troy, 68, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Fargo, ND, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Ray was born on September 25, 1957, in Anoka to Darwin Melvin and Lorraine Doris (Hagen) Troy. He grew up in Northome, MN, and later attended ATI in Thief River Falls for construction. Ray was a man who was always on the move. He started his career at Hartz Trucking, beginning in the wash bay before earning his CDL and driving semi-trucks for several years. While trucking, he also kept busy with side construction contracts. For 27 ½ years, Ray was a fixture of the community as the manager of the VFW in Thief River Falls. Even after retirement, he couldn’t sit still, driving dirt trucks and working at the “59” Gas Station just to stay active and see familiar faces. To know Ray was to have a friend. His true legacy was his love for people; he possessed a rare “gift of gab” and could tell stories for hours. It wasn’t unusual for Ray to drive miles out of his way just to knock on a door and say hello. To Ray, worldly possessions meant nothing. Quality time was the only currency that mattered to him. A “wild and adventurous” young man by his own yearbook’s account, Ray never lost his spark. He loved his “Baby Blue” truck, camping, fishing, and a good caffeine beverage. He was a lifelong fan of Westerns and Johnny Cash, and most people in town had the pleasure of hearing him belt out a karaoke rendition of “Ring of Fire.” Though he “tried his hand at marriage a few times and failed,” his resilience and ability to start over were a testament to his positive spirit. He was a sensitive soul, never afraid to shed a tear or share a kind word, and he considered himself truly blessed by family and the friends he made along the way. Raymond is survived by his son, Robb (Jeanie) Troy of Detroit Lakes; his daughter, Sarah (Jeremy) Hughes of Fargo, ND; his stepson, Shannon (Dawn) Willett of Iowa; and his special friend, Candace Ness of Thief River Falls. He was a proud grandfather to Damian, Devon, Rylee, Brooklyn, Lincoln (Hattie), Holden, and Grayson; and a great-grandfather to Wryker. He is further survived by his siblings: Geri Walker, James Troy Sr., Sharon Olson, and Susan Jankowsky. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Darwin and Lorraine Troy; his nephew, James L. Troy Jr.; his brother-in-law, Brian Olson; and his grandparents, James Lowell and Avis Troy, and Arthur and Hattie Hagen. He also leaves behind his in-laws, nieces, nephews, and countless others who looked to him as a father figure and friend. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. A Luncheon will be held at the VFW Club in Thief River Falls following the service. Visitation will be held on Friday May 15, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Raymond’s memory will live on through his family and all who knew and loved him. A00003B2026MY13 ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/obituaries/28477/louise-brekke-85 2026-05-12T09:42:22Z Warren - Louise Lorraine Brekke, the best wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother a family could ask for, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on the late evening of May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 2, 1940, on the family farm near Greenbush, Louise lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and service to others. She lived in Germany, Strandquist, and later Warren, where she spent the remainder of her life. Louise graduated from Greenbush High School in 1958 and soon met a handsome young Swede named Dennis Brekke. The two were united in marriage on February 27, 1960, at Saint Columba Chapel, beginning a remarkable love story that would span more than 66 years. In 1967 Louise moved to Warren when Dennis accepted a job at the sheriff’s department. In 1973, Dennis and Louise owned Brekke’s Hartz Store and H&B Oil Company in Strandquist. In 1978, after Dennis was elected Sheriff of Marshall County, the family moved to Warren, where they built a home known for warmth, laughter, and hospitality. Louise believed there should always be enough food for everyone at gatherings, and she lived by the words, “Our door is always open,” and “Our home is your home.” She truly was the heart of the family. Louise worked as a clerk at the Warren Pharmacy from 1978 until her retirement in 2012. She cherished attending sporting events and especially loved cheering on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in volleyball and basketball. She was also a devoted fan of the Minnesota Timberwolves and enjoyed attending games at Target Center. A gifted family historian, Louise lovingly documented the lives and milestones of her family through countless scrapbooks that will be treasured for generations. Her Catholic faith was the foundation of her life. She religiously attended church, volunteered generously, and dedicated her time to charitable and community organizations, including The Dennis & Louise Brekke Family Foundation for WAO High School, serving as an officer on the church council, and participating in the Birthday Club. Education was very important to Louise and she was proud that all five of her children graduated from college. Above all else, Louise was devoted to her family. Her deep love and enduring friendship with her husband Dennis stood as a shining example of marriage rooted in faith and unconditional love. This same love extended to her children: Steve (Desilee), Kim (Cole), Mike (Susan), Scott (Joyce), and Chad (Cathy). She was a proud grandmother to Samantha (Dave), Jamison (Madisyn), Katrina (Ethan), Brandon, Danielle, Lindsy, Cody, Cole, Emily, Brooke (Austin), Madison (Mat), Levi, and Ella, and was further blessed with eight great-grandchildren; Lexi, Ellie, Jude, Boden, Aiden, Theodore, Sophia, and Nova. Her kindness, wisdom, feistiness, and treasured memories will forever remain a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Louise is survived by her siblings Alice Blawat, Kathy (Tim) Timm; John (Connie) Stanislawski and sister-in-law, Renee Stanislawski who will continue carrying forward the many wonderful memories they shared with her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Frances Stanislawski; sister, Georgine McMartin; and brother-in-law, John McMartin; brother, Gerald Stanislawski; and brother-in-law, Floyd Blawat. The Brekke family finds peace knowing Louise is now home with Jesus Christ, her Savior. Though she will be profoundly missed, her light and legacy will continue to shine through all whose lives she touched. May we honor her memory by praising God, loving and helping others, and cherishing every moment we are given. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Warren. Visitation was held after 5 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Warren and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Warren. An Online Register Book can be found at: www.duborefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church or WAO Education Foundation. Arrangements are with DuBore Funeral Home of Warren. A00003B2026MY13 ]]> ]]> https://trftimes.com/news/28470/trf-council-amends-resolution-regarding-venue-management 2026-05-11T10:43:42Z by April Scheinoha Editor Two weeks after approving a 30-day notice to terminate its relationship with Oak View Group 360, the Thief River Falls City Council has backtracked. At its meeting Tuesday, May 5, by a vote of 7 to 1, the council approved amending its prior resolution to simply note that the firm has 30 days to remedy four failures spanning from April 12, 2025, to March 28, 2026. The amended resolution also noted that the venue management firm will have up to 90 days if it cannot remedy those issues within 30 days. Oak View Group 360 manages the Ralph Engelstad Arena, the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center, the Multi-Event Center and the Thief River Falls Tourist Park. Council member J. Scott Pream voted in opposition. During the meeting, Pream didn’t indicate why he chose to vote in such a manner. Afterward, in an interview with the Northern Watch, he indicated that his opposition related to Item 6.3 in the city’s contract with the firm. The Northern Watch has since learned that item pertains to the city hiring individuals currently employed by the firm. According to the request for council action, the failures included the following: • An issue of facility access on April 12, 2025, when no staff were present to open the building and a council member had to open the building instead • An inappropriate contract template being sent to a prospective partner in January 2026, negatively impacting relationships • An unstaffed box office on March 13, 2026, resulting in an approximate wait time of one hour for tickets • Failing to meet operational expectations during events on or about March 27 and 28, 2026, including that concessions were inadequately prepared, advertised items were unavailable, and staff professionalism was inconsistent No one from Oak View Group 360 was present at the council meeting. The city provided no further information regarding the issues other than the request for council action included in the council agenda packet. Currently, the city pays Oak View Group 360 an annual management fee of $136,000. The city pays the deficit for operations and capital for the arenas, the MEC and the Tourist Park. In an interview with the Northern Watch in April, City Administrator Angie Philipp noted, for 2026, that amount totals $920,366. The total includes arenas, $691,658; MEC, $198,701; and Tourist Park, $30,007. The management fee is a part of the deficit. The current contract ends June 30, 2030. Either side has the opportunity to terminate the agreement with a 30-day notice. Oak View Group 360 has provided venue management services for the city since July 1, 2024. The firm also manages the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D. ]]> ]]>