What's in a Name? Jun 30, 2008
Crookston, Warroad, Thief River Falls: the dark romance of the forested northwest. Moorhead, Brainerd, Saint Cloud: the dull thud of the flat and unlovely middle and its Norwegian bachelor farmers. (Slate)
Buffalo seeks top amateur hockey tourney Jun 26, 2008
The last time the IIHF Under 20s was held in the U.S. was 2005 when it was run from Grand Forks, N.D., and Thief River Falls, Minn. It has also been held in Boston, Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Proposed feedlot would threaten family Jun 24, 2008
In Thief River Falls, Minn ... The most important factor: The smell that is associated with a feedlot, the manure can cause high levels of hydrogen sulfide which can make people very sick, like what happened in Thief River Falls. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A Guide to Minnesota's Casinos Jun 21, 2008
Seven Clans Casino, just southeast of Thief River Falls, is a family-type destination with attractions including an elaborate indoor waterpark feeaturing four waterslides, a 473-foot lazy river, rapids and waterfalls. Other Seven Clans Casinos are located at 1012 Lake Street in Warroad and 25 miles north of Bemidji on Highway 1. (Suite101.com)
Annie's Project, a farm business seminar designed just for farm women (15) Jun 19, 2008
Thief River Falls, Minn. Begins Monday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Northland Community ical College in rooms 601 and 603. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Golf teams finish season at subsections May 22, 2008
Thief River Falls 335 ... Thief River Falls 437. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
House vote on a measure to toughen the seat belt law May 9, 2008
Paul); Murphy, M. (Hermantown); Norton (Rochester); Olin (Thief River Falls); Paymar (St. Paul); Pelowski (Winona); Peterson, A. (Appleton); Peterson, S. (New Hope); Poppe (Austin); Ruud (Minnetonka); Sailer (Park Rapids); Simon (St. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Sobolik is new face in Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department May 6, 2008
She was an honor student at Minto High School and graduated from her training class at Northland Community College in Thief River Falls, Minn. with highest honors. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
List Continues Strong Play at Princeton Invitational Apr 15, 2008
Freshman (Madison, N.J.) and junior (Thief River Falls, Minn. each were tied for 65th place in the field with a total score of 233 (+20). (Villanova.com)
Arctic Cat: Poor ATV sales will hurt Q4 Apr 9, 2008
The company, which is based in Thief River Falls but is moving its headquarters to Plymouth, said net sales will likely be $167 million to $169 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended in March. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial had expected revenue of $198 million. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Obituaries for Thursday, April 3, 2008 Apr 3, 2008
Randy Jr. of Thief River Falls, Minn. and Andy (Willa) of Asheville, N.C.; brothers, Fred (Julie) of Modesto, Calif. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
BOBCATS: Looking ahead Mar 28, 2008
Johnson said the Jets were considering a couple of cities in Minnesota, including Thief River Falls and Owatonna. Earlier this week the Southern Minnesota Express, who have been in Owatonna the past three seasons, announced that franchise would be moving to Detroit next season. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Obits: Harmoning, Baker & Opp Mar 20, 2008
Barbara taught school in South Dakota for two years, before moving to Thief River Falls and taught for four years ... She continued to substitute teach in Red Lake Falls, Plummer, Thief River Falls and Fertile until recently ... Survivors include; her husband of Red Lake Falls, MN; three children, Ruth Larsen, Minnetonka, MN, Renae Harmoning, Thief River Falls, MN and Michael (Lesley) Harmoning, Red Lake Falls, MN; two grandchildren; her father, Orlando Stevens, Britton; brothers and sisters:... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
CLASS B: Grafton's title starting long time ago Mar 17, 2008
Kliniske, the 6-foot-6 senior who was a unanimous all-tournament selection, remembers the days of youth basketball playing in tournaments in Grand Forks, Thief River Falls and Crookston. "We can attribute a lot of our success to that," said Kliniske, who was asked what he learned from the youth program. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Corn market will respond to acreage information/weather Mar 15, 2008
The market is already leaning towards 7-8 million acres less corn in 2008 than in 2007, said Betsy Jensen, Northland Community ical College commodity marketing instructor, Thief River Falls, Minn. The futures market generally trades in a volatile fashion leading up to this report. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Market looks for plenty of soybean acres Mar 15, 2008
Whether the USDA report turns out to be bullish or bearish, I don't know, but it will set the direction for much of the spring, until we have significant weather news to talk about, said Betsy Jensen, Northland Community ical College commodity marketing instructor, Thief River Falls, Minn. On March 7, the soybeans futures contracts closed with May at 14. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Eighty Student-Athletes Named to Men's 2007-08 All-WCHA Academic Team Mar 15, 2008
Forward, Thief River Falls, MN); Chay Genoway (So ... Forward, Thief River Falls, MN); Shane Connelly (Jr. (Wcha.com)
The stories players can tell say season was a success Mar 5, 2008
But while the Thief River Falls, Minn. native may have been disappointed by the amount of playing time he received, he's still grateful for the opportunity. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Myers makes run at state Mar 4, 2008
Schunk, meanwhile, lost his preliminary match at 112 pounds to Jake Grisell of Mahtomedi, and Grisell then lost 8-2 to Kyle LeDuc of Thief River Falls in the quarterfinals eliminating Schunk. Myers, Jenniges and Ourada all were assured of finishing in the top six look for complete results from the weekend in Thursday's edition of the Gazette. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Coal-fired S. Dakota project awaits approval Mar 3, 2008
Otter Tail Power Co., of Fergus Falls, and the Northern Municipal Power Agency, of Thief River Falls, are part owners of another plant near Beulah, N.D., that produces 414 megawatts. At first, the Big Stone II project envisioned a new, 630-megawatt plant next door to the existing plant, which began producing electricity in 1975. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Memories from The Barn Feb 27, 2008
Other games of note for Kevin included "Michigan State, Judd Heathcoate's last game, I think he got a rocking chair or a stool, he always hated sitting up on the court in front of everyone," "Long Island, the Miles Tarver fight, enough said," and, "Iowa, "the Voshon Lenard days, I think it was a double or tripe overtime game and yes, we won, but all I remember is Vo or Townsend Orr laying down, spread out at the free throw line after the game exhausted".Kyle Sanden was a national top 40 or 50... (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tuesday's Basketbal Scores Feb 27, 2008
Moorhead 85, Thief River Falls 65 ... Thief River Falls 73, Rocori 68. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Minnesota Registered Nurses Promote Law to Improve Patient Care and Address Health Care Costs Feb 26, 2008
A young father in Thief River Falls gives particular poignancy to the statistics. Chris Bjerken described the dire circumstances surrounding his daughter's birth. (PR Newswire)
Full Story... Feb 24, 2008
That said, DeVries likes to ride Arctic Cat snowmobiles, which makes its home in Thief River Falls. He and his family live about 10 miles away from the state park and they have come to the state park five or six times this winter to ride. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Watch Video » Feb 16, 2008
A meeting will be held Feb. 27 at the Northland Community ical College at Thief River Falls. More details will be published soon. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Thursday's Basketball Scores Feb 8, 2008
Thief River Falls 81, Crookston 50. Tri-County 73, Roseau 69. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Airline would only benefit the few Feb 6, 2008
uncle_rico wrote on Feb 5, 2008 4:03 PM:" I don't understand why everyone thinks this is doomed to fail. The list of cities smaller in population than the Cache Valley that have commercial air service is extensive. Just to name a few: Pierre, SD Grand Forks, ND Mason City, IA Bemedji, MN Thief River Falls, ND Devils Lake, ND Glendive, MT Minot, ND Rhinelander, WI Hibbing, MN Miles City, MT the list goes on..... ". uncle_rico wrote on Feb 5, 2008 4:07 PM:" to friction man: So you don't have to... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Freeborn woman endures frostbite to win race Feb 3, 2008
There is a difference though between just competing and being successful and Bute is definitely successful at snowmobile racing where she just finished first at USCC s Red Lake International 500 held in Thief River Falls Jan. 18-20. We actually divide the 500 miles into three days, Bute said. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Thursday's Boy's Basketball Scores Jan 25, 2008
Crookston 98, Thief River Falls 45. Dawson-Boyd 56, MACCRAY 55. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Grow Minnesota!: The eyes and ears of our state’s economy Jan 10, 2008
Our success stories run the gamut from convincing Nestle Nutrition to keep the U.S. headquarters of one of its business units in the Twin Cities to connecting Forsbergs Inc., with Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls to address a need for qualified draftspeople. These stories span the state. (Winona Daily News, MN)
3 die in crashes on Minnesota roadways Jan 7, 2008
The State Patrol says 40-year-old James C. Dennis of Thief River Falls died after a crash Saturday on icy Highway 220 south of Alvarado, in northwestern Minnesota. Officials say Dennis was driving south when his vehicle began fishtailing and he crossed into opposing traffic and was struck by another vehicle. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
UPDATE 3-Arctic Cat sees wider loss, stock drops Jan 5, 2008
The Thief River Falls, Minnesota-based company plans to cut annual ATV production by about 10 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31 reflecting weaker demand. Arctic Cat, which expects to report results on Jan. 23, said ATV retail sales were in line with the market overall, which has seen sales slow in all segments except for modest gains on large-displacement engines. (Reuters)
Arctic Cat closure tops local news of 2007 Jan 5, 2008
The company plans to merge Madison operations with its facility in Thief River Falls, Minn. 2. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Arctic Cat picks Plymouth for new HQ Dec 29, 2007
Manufacturing operations will remain in Thief River Falls, Minn. Company officials had they'd move their leadership to the Twin Cities, though they hadn't named a site. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Twenty USA Hockey Officials Selected to Work IIHF Events Dec 29, 2007
Rick Looker*, Thief River Falls, Minn. - Referee German Elite League. (Wcha.com)
Hiring incentives in place for businesses hiring Arctic Cat workers Dec 28, 2007
At that time, company officials indicated plans to merge the Madison production lines with production currently taking place at Thief River Falls, Minn. Company officials indicated that employees would be dismissed in three phases, with the first phase on Nov. 25 and the second phase on Dec. 14. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Ina Sandland Dec 26, 2007
Ina moved to Thief River Falls, Minn ... After her children were grown, Ina again worked in Thief River Falls at the Valley Home for the Aged until she retired. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Arctic Cat to end welding operations at Madison plant Dec 11, 2007
The Madison employees were given the option of applying for jobs at the company's operations in Thief River Falls, Minn ... Arctic Cat currently employs about 1,500 workers at its Thief River Falls plant ... In September, the company's executives announced that Arctic Cat would hire 50 to 60 employees at its Thief River Falls plant to handle the additional workload transferred to that facility. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
State Patrol IDs man killed in ATV crash with bus Dec 8, 2007
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn ... The State Patrol said John M. Hamre, 42, of Thief River Falls, was driving his Chevrolet Suburban south on Highway 32 south of Thief River Falls. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Winona to be honorary capital for a day Dec 6, 2007
The other honorary capitals are Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, New Ulm and Thief River Falls. The honor will include a visit by dignitaries and attention in the Sesquicentennial Commission s campaign to promote the state s history. (Winona Daily News, MN)
2007 All-State Football Team Nov 27, 2007
LINEBACKERS Colin Bergeson, JR, Dawson-Boyd; Brandon Birr, SR, Mankato West; Chase Bratland, JR, Winona; John Crape, JR, Austin; Chris Ewanakia, SR, Lakeville South; Mike Flicek, SR, Montgomery-Lonsdale; Jarod Franzen, SR, Dover-Eyota; Chase Haviland, SR, Thief River Falls; Kyle Heronimus, SR, Luverne; Jarid Jackson, SR, Champlin Park; Tyler Kennedy, JR, Park of Cottage Grove; Ian Klemetsen, SR, Littlefork-Big Falls; David Kunz, SR, Triton; Jimmy Loonan, SR, Waseca; Sam Moenkedick, SR, Verndale;... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
'Brews 132 opens doors to young adults Nov 25, 2007
There s no pressure or judgment here, said Stenson, 20, a BHSU student from Thief River Falls, Minn. The ultimate goal for Brews 132 is to offer connections to young people as well as a place to meet and worship together in a genuine way. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wildcats extend streak with victory at home Nov 22, 2007
The North Dakota State College of Science men s basketball team remains undefeated this season with an 82-58 win over Northland Community and Technical College (Thief River Falls, Minn. Tuesday. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Snowmachine legend reflects on changes Nov 12, 2007
"Scott (Davis) had four airplanes this year,'' Zipay noted. A Soldotna businessman, Davis teamed with Scott Palin, husband of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, to put a pair of Arctic Cat snowmobiles in the Iron Dog winner's circle this year. Davis has a long relationship with Arctic Cat Inc., the Thief River Falls, Minn.-based snowmobile manufacturer that's one of the big four in snowmachine production. Over the years, Arctic Cat has not only helped equip Davis' teams, but once sent sled designer Kirk... (Anchorage Daily News)
Young Americans have high stress rate Nov 11, 2007
"It does cross my mind, but it's not a big worry," says Cory Walseth, 19, a construction worker in Thief River Falls, Minn. For Dancy, the high-school student from Memphis, it's simply counterproductive to think too much about things like the threat of terrorism. (AZCentral -- News)
Friday, Oct. 26 Oct 27, 2007
Thief River Falls, 25-22, 25-18, 25-22. Fergus Falls def. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Stadler Leads Wildcats at Georgetown Hoya Invitational Oct 24, 2007
and (Thief River Falls, Minn. placed in a tie for 61st and 63rd place, respectively, in the field of 65 golfers. (Villanova.com)
Mailbag: Who can Twins get for Santana? Oct 23, 2007
-- Myron P., Thief River Falls, Minn. Liriano recently completed his rehabilitation program at the Twins' complex in Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Wednesday's High School football scores Oct 18, 2007
Thief River Falls 26, Richfield 20. Totino-Grace 31, Robbinsdale Cooper 6. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wildcats Rally in Big Five Invitational but Place Three Strokes Behind Penn Oct 16, 2007
Junior (Thief River Falls, Minn. played his first tournament of the season and tied for 71st in the field with a two-day total of 168. (Villanova.com)
Wildcats Stand in Tie for Ninth Place after Opening Round of Big Five Invitational Oct 15, 2007
Junior (Thief River Falls, Minn. played his first tournament round of the season and scored an 83 to place in a tie for 69th place. (Villanova.com)
Badgers Open Season with 4-1 Win Over Notre Dame Oct 13, 2007
Sophomore Aaron Bendickson (Thief River Falls, Minn. earned his first career goal on a backhand shot from Drewiske and Cody Goloubef (Oakville, Ontario). (Wcha.com)
Saturday's scores Oct 7, 2007
Thief River Falls, 25-20, 25-17 ... Thief River Falls, 25-17, 22-25, 16-14 ... Thief River Falls def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Panel protests emissions tax Oct 5, 2007
operates the 414-megawatt Coyote station for itself and three partners, including the Northern Municipal Power Agency of Thief River Falls, Minn. Burning coal to generate electricity is a primary source of carbon dioxide, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to global warming. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Arctic Cat closing local plant Oct 3, 2007
The employees at the Madison plant were given the option of applying for jobs at Arctic Cat's other plants in Thief River Falls, Minn ... In its press release, Arctic Cat announced that the company would hire 50 to 60 employees at the Thief River Falls plant to handle the workload transferred to that facility ... The Thief River Falls plant has a staff of more than 1,500 workers, according to company officials. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Our community will help by hiring Arctic Cat workers Sep 28, 2007
Arctic Cat, Inc., headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn ... Although the company is offering its Madison employees jobs in other Arctic Cat plants in Thief River Falls, Rochester, Minn. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Arctic Cat To Sell S.D. Plant Sep 27, 2007
(AP) Thief River Falls, Minn ... The plant does painting, welding and subassembly work which will be absorbed into Arctic Cat's plant in Thief River Falls, Minn. (WCCO.com, MN)
Friday's scores Sep 15, 2007
Thief River Falls 40, Hibbing 0. Totino-Grace 41, Chisago Lakes 21. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Memories on the rails Aug 27, 2007
He worked the Bismarck-to-Wishek line from 1946 to 1949 before moving to Thief River Falls, Minn. He retired in 1986 and moved "home" to Bismarck. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UNI offense loaded up front Aug 26, 2007
"Behind that starting group are five more Panthers the coaches won't hesitate to include in the rotation: 6-3, 301-pound sophomore Jordan Limbaugh of Algona; 6-3, 325-pound junior Brett Bergman of Union; 6-2, 310-pound sophomore Jason Fiacco of Oconomowoc, Wis.; 6-4, 282-pound senior Adam Falk of Lodi, Wis.; and 6-3, 309-pound sophomore Austin Steichen of Remsen.And behind them stands yet another promising group: 6-4, 290-pound freshman Nate Stoffel of Dubuque; 6-4, 296-pound redshirt freshman... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Births and Nubs of the News Aug 18, 2007
Gregory L. Hasbrouck and Karolyn F. Fish-Hamilton, both of Thief River Falls, Minn. IMPOUNDED ANIMALS. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Developers bring wilderness living to North Dakota prairie Jul 30, 2007
I wanted to be a mountain man and trapper," he said. After his family moved to Thief River Falls, Minn., he learned to trap, selling animal hides to buy cattle."I had more cattle than my dad did," he said.Gary Nelson built his first log home about 30 years ago in Montana. "It was at the end of the trail right up against the Bob Marshall," said Mark Nelson, referring to the 1 million-acre wilderness area 75 miles west of Great Falls."We've got 18 ranchettes going in Colorado right now," Mark... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
St. Mary's Tescher gets his reward in Shrine Bowl Jul 21, 2007
Now 74 High 97 Low 71. LOADING Jul 21, 2007 - 04:04:13 CDT By MICHAELWEBER Bismarck Tribune Adam Tescher had a solid 2006 football season. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ambrose's good luck Jul 15, 2007
He got on in Thief River Falls, Minn. on Friday, but was bucked off. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Nine Falcons named academic all-conference Jun 21, 2007
(Jr, D, Oceanside, N.Y.), (Sr, G, Thief River Falls, Minn. and (Sr, F, Oslo, Norway). (Airforcesports.com)
