Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Power Outage Thursday in TRF

The Thief River Falls City Electric Department has announced a planned power outage Thursday afternoon for residents in the 800, 900 and 1000 blocks of Main and Knight Avenues.








Electric Superintendent Dale Narlock says the outage will begin at 1:30pm. Narlock says crews...
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TRF Plans Meeting with Sky West

Even as Devils Lake sets new records flying Sky West, Thief River Falls is still trying to get off the ground – with Great Lakes Airlines now scheduled to resume passenger air service October 1st from the Regional Airport ..
Airport Manager, Joe Hedrick says Great Lakes will...
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Monday, August 25, 2014

Obit – Ione Tuura

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Tues. at First Lutheran Church in Middle River with Pastor Rena Peterson officiating. Visitation will be after 6 P. M. Mon. with a 7 P.M. prayer service at Collins Funeral Chapel in Middle River and at the church one hour prior to services...
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

County Regroups as City Pulls Back

Another blow to local law enforcement this week, after the Thief River Falls City Council declined full participation – at least for the time being – in a multi-agency crime fighting alliance.
Council members instead voted to join the Pine to Prairie Violent Crime Task...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

TRF Council Regular Session Tuesday

After an unsettling 3 weeks, the Thief River Falls City Council will try to get back on track, with another full plate at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
In addition to the regular agenda, the council will also hold a public hearing on the vacation of two small portions of City...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

3 Candidates File in TRF Ward #3

With just one hour to go, there are several new candidates today, on this final day of filings for local office and school board …
In Thief River Falls, all races this November will be contested ..
For City Council Ward #1, incumbent Alderman Glen Kajewski will face a challenge from Curtis Howe ....
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Monday, August 11, 2014

Food Assistance recipients on the rise.

A new study from the Center for Rural Affairs shows that more rural Minnesotans are participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. In addition, the Center’s Jon Bailey says the percentage of Rural SNAP recipients has grown over the past few years. Especially where e...
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Back to School Spending Costs up.

Retailers should get a bigger boost from back-to-school shoppers this year, as a longer list of school supplies and larger demand for electronics are expected to drive spending higher.  St. Thomas University marketing professor Dave Brennan agrees that families will be digging a little deeper ...
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