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Thief River Falls Radio GM Describes Scene of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean, Local Legislators Speak Out

Weber ended up being held for safety in one of the hotel's theaters for hours waiting to get on a bus to be moved out of the active crime scene. Anchor Alison Voorhees contributed to this report.

October 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LAS VEGAS — The general manager of Thief River Falls Radio was covering the country music festival when the shots rang out. Jake Weber said at first, he had no idea this was an act of violence. He thought it was fireworks at the end of the party. Weber had just run back to his room in the Mandalay Bay…

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Thief River Falls Plane Crash

The report also says there was a fire and explosion

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — The NTSB has issued a preliminary report on a deadly airplane crash near Thief River Falls. The report does not mention a possible cause of the crash Saturday but it says a witness about a mile away told investigators the engine was “screaming” before the plane went down. The report also stated there was a…

Plane Crash Near Thief River Falls Kills Three People

The Cessna 182 went down just before 8:00a.m. on Saturday

September 23, 2017

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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — Authorities confirmed three people are dead after a small plane crash near Thief River Falls. Pennington County officials identified the victims as 69-year-old Moy Wing, 27-year-old Brian Duke and 26-year-old Zach Ostertag, all of Wyoming. There were no survivors. Officials said the Cessna 182 crashed just before 8:00 Saturday morning by the intersection of Center…

Prep Football Roundup: West Fargo Remains Undefeated, Downs Red River

Moorhead picks up win over Bemidji.

September 22, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Top ranked West Fargo remained undefeated after defeating Red River 35-12 on Friday night. Minnesota High School Football Scores: Hawley 48, LPGE 0. Pequot Lakes 35, DGF 7. Waubun 15, NCE-UH 14. Fergus Falls 33, EGF 3. Moorhead 41, Bemidji 21. Perham 65, Thief River Falls 20. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags:…

Fargo Judge on the Final Step to U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

All Judge Ralph Erickson needs now is a vote in the full U.S. Senate

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A Fargo based judge is closer to serving on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary unanimously approved Judge Ralph Erickson to serve on the court. It is the final step before Erickson’s nomination receives a vote in the full U.S. Senate. Judge Erickson currently serves on…

Local Broadcasting Icon, Don Dresser, Passes Away

His radio career began at KTRF in Thief River Falls in the 1950's

August 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man who entertained radio listeners for decades in the region has passed away. Don Dresser, 84, died Friday at Lilac Assisted Living in Moorhead. His radio career began at KTRF in Thief River Falls in the 1950’s. Don heard about an opening at 970 WDAY in Fargo and applied and eventually became part of a popular…

Thief River Falls Native Wins Miss Minnesota

Will Go On To Compete At Miss America In Atlantic City In The Fall

June 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A Thief River Falls native has been crowned Miss Minnesota. Brianna Drevlow won the title last night in Eden Prairie. She is the daughter of Joe and Jodi Drevlow of Thief River Falls and she is the oldest of eleven children. Brianna will represent Minnesota at the Miss America competition in Atlantic City in September. Brianna recently finished her first…

Seven Clans Casino Responds to Viral Bedbug Facebook Video

Hotel staff shut down the room and quarantined it for treatment

May 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — Management at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls is responding to the discovery of bed bugs in one of their hotel rooms. “There’s nothing like lying in bed and having bed bugs crawling around you,” said Blake Fitzgerald, who shot the video while in the room. “You know, I’ve stayed in hundreds and hundreds…

HS Softball Roundup: Davies, Sheyenne Pick up Home Wins

Davies downs North, Sheyenne splits with TRF

April 21, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The Davies Eagles (4-1) picked up a big 8-7 EDC victory over Fargo North (4-3) on Friday evening. Emma Bothum threw a complete game, also tallied a home run for the Eagles. Jamie Nelson charted 3 RBI, and Spenser Mohr hit the game-winning 2-RBI double. Sheyenne (5-3) split a double header with Thief River Falls Friday at Sheyenne High…

Middle River Man Dies in Crash Near Thief River Falls

The state patrol says 87-year-old Arvin Dahl of Middle River failed to yield and was struck by a semi

April 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — A man is dead after a crash in northwestern Minnesota on Tuesday morning. The state patrol says 87-year-old Arvin Dahl of Middle River failed to yield and was struck by a semi on Highway 59 north of Thief River Falls. Dahl was killed in the crash. His wife, 87-year old Marvel Dahl, had life-threatening…