UMN Crookston celebrates largest gift in history from dedicated donor
The University of Minnesota Crookston celebrates its largest gift in history after receiving a $6.2 million donation from alumnus Les Nielsen. An upcoming naming...
Sjostrand announces plans to retire
Another Pennington County leader is retiring. Julie Sjostrand, longtime human services director, is retiring effective Friday, June 5. Sjostrand began working as the county’s...
Lil’ Chompers opens bid for childcare project
Lil’ Chompers Child Care in Greenbush took a major step forward in its long-term construction plans with a public bid opening Thursday, Feb. 5.
The...
DigiKey hosts robotics competition
DigiKey hosted the inaugural 2026 DigiKey Warehouse VEX V5 Robotics Competition on Friday, Feb. 6 at its Thief River Falls headquarters. The tournament brought...
Tadman announces plans to retire
Dear Citizens of Polk County,
It has been the greatest honor of my professional career to serve as your sheriff for the past seven years....
Extension provides various services in Pennington County
by April Scheinoha
Editor
The University of Minnesota Extension office in Thief River Falls continues to offer a variety of services. At its meeting Tuesday, Jan....
Commission opens application process for judicial vacancies
On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the elevation...
TRF Council overhauls Planning Commission
by April Scheinoha
Editor
Some changes are afoot at the Thief River Falls Planning Commission. At its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Thief River Falls City...
FPHL officially unveils name, logo of new TRF hockey team
The Federal Prospects Hockey League has officially announced the new Thief River Falls team will be called the Minnesota Northern Lights. Team colors will...
School Board hears enrollment update, reorganizes for 2026
by April Scheinoha
Editor
It may be eight months away, but the Thief River Falls School District is already starting conversations about the budget for the...