Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls woman charged with attempted murder after trying to cut child’s throat

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Bond is set for a Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat on Sunday morning. When officers arrived at the home, they say all of the juveniles in question were safe in a vehicle. They encountered 34-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh standing outside in very little clothing. Bond was set at $500,000…

Thief River Falls, MN man stopped for welfare check, dies in head-on crash with semi near Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is dead after swerving into the path of an oncoming semi near Mahnomen. Norman County Sheriff’s deputies say 33-year-old Jerry Redden fled from them this afternoon after they stopped him for a welfare check on a suicidal male. The pursuit entered Mahnomen County on Highway 200 and then north…

Arctic Cat to Increase Production at Thief River Falls Plant Under New Owners

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – Arctic Cat has announced it’s Thief River Falls plant workers will not be laid off and production will be increased. Brad Darling is the new CEO and President of the company which manufactures snowmobiles, ATVs and side-by-sides. Darling was with Arctic Cat for 17 years before leaving in 2016 to become CEO and President…

Arctic Cat Production Ending in May Impacting Around 400 Employees

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Textron has set a date to shut down its manufacturing operations indefinitely at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls. It’ll happen on May 22. The company says the around 400 employees who work through their specific completion date will be eligible to receive severance benefits before they are laid-off. They will complete limited production…

New Coach in Thief River Falls Uplifts Players, Community

Everyone raves about the sparkling presence of eighth grader Oliver Sheehan.

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – In a town like Thief River Falls – everybody knows everybody.  So players on the Lincoln High School Prowlers hockey team were aware of and even friends with eighth grader Oliver Kezar. But there’s a difference between having someone hang around and making them an official part of your coaching staff. “He actually said…

Woman injured, horse dead after crash in Polk County

WINGER, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A woman was injured and a horse was killed in a crash in Polk County. The crash happened Wednesday shortly after 8:30 p.m. According to the State Patrol, 67-year-old Peggy Dammen of Thief River Falls was driving on Highway 59 about 4 miles north of Winger when she hit the horse with her SUV. Dammen suffered…

Two Crookston Men Join Three Others Arrested Last Month in Online Child Sex Sting

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Polk County Sheriff’s Office takes two more men into custody in an online child sex sting operation. They arrested 23-year-old Joseph Thompson and 34-year-old Trey Soder, both from Crookston. They join three other men arrested last month in a sting conducted by the sheriff’s office and Minnesota BCA. They included: 53-year-old Telesforo Ragrag from Thief…