Thief River Falls Guide 2011

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Thief River FallsAbout T.H.E. Bus...Ride one! Ride all! The Tri-Valley Heartland Express Bus is available for daily Thief River Falls city-wide services, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding national holidays.) T.H.E. Bus is handicapped accessible and available to everyone! Take advantage of this safe, friendly and economical public transportation! Please call 218-681-6760 to reserve your ride. See you on T.H.E. Bus!

WELCOME TO THIEF RIVER FALLS! Come explore our charming city and warm hospitality. You’ll soon discover why visitors and locals alike love our scenic parks, delightful attractions and safe, friendly neighborhoods. Enjoy!

Welcome To Thief River Falls ......4 & 5Area Events .............................................6Parks .......................................................12Area Map...............................................13Attractions & Entertainment .............14Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village .....18Accommodations & Camping ..........22Thief River Falls Riverwalk & Junior Ranger Badge ......................................234-Day Itinerary ........................ 25Dine-In & Take-Out ............... 26Shopping, Antiques & Collectibles ......................... 30The Great Outdoors ............... 35Area Birding ............................ 36Local Fishing ........................... 39Moving To Thief River Falls . 40Visitor Services ...................... 45Churches ................................. 46

Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau 2042 State Hwy. 1 N.E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218) 686-9785 E-mail: [email protected] www.visittrf.com

Published by: Northstar Visitor Guides, Inc. P.O. Box 1734, St. Cloud, MN 56302 Phone (320) 252-8871 • Fax (320) 252-0264 [email protected] • www.northstarvg.comPresident: Gary Webber • Editor & Publisher: Pat WebberDesign & Production: Tracy Zwilling & Cathy HennenCopy: Pat Webber • Advertising Sales Director: Gary Webber Proof Tracking: Penny Goetz

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Beth Iliff Photography Freelance Photographer 218-686-3827 Thief River Falls, MN

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County Fair

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Thief River Falls Welcomes You!

Take the bus with us!

Our Claim To FameThe birthplace of the Arctic Cat

snowmobile and one of the top wildlife

and birding areas in the country, Thief

River Falls is also the county seat for

Pennington County.

Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau: (218) 686-9785

Winter Road Information: 511

Statewide: 1-800-542-0220

Emergency: 911

Thief River Falls Regional Airport: 1-800-225-2525

Explore Minnesota Tourism: 1-800-657-3700

Sanford Clinic Thief River Falls: (218) 681-4747 • 800-550-4109

Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls: (218) 681-4240

Law Enforcement Center: (218) 681-6161

Fire Department: (218) 681-3943

U.S. Postal Service: (218) 681-3053

Travel Information Center: (218) 681-3720

Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

Kids Snowmobile Race

Thief River Falls Welcomes You!

Take the bus with us!

Avg. High Avg. LowSpring 52°F 29°FSummer 79°F 54°FFall 51°F 32°FWinter 17°F 0°F

Thief River Falls has great weather

year-round!

Average Rainfall: 24”/yearAverage Snowfall: 50”/year

The history of... Thief River Falls By Gretchen Beito Thief River Falls first developed as a lumber milling town. It also became a major agricultural service area because of the rich soil left by ancient, glacial Lake Agassiz.

The unusual name, “Thief River,” was given to the river by the Ojibwe and Dakota people. “Falls” was added to the name of the new city in 1896 because a series of rapids in the river had been converted to a waterfall by the construction of the dam. Until 1904, an Ojibwe village of 40 families was located where the Thief River and Red Lake Rivers meet.

The Great Northern and the Soo Line Railroads brought prosperity when Thief River Falls became a center for shipping wheat. Today, the city continues its entrepreneurial spirit, preserving and respecting the past, yet growing and moving toward the future, especially in the manufacturing and distribution industries.

Location300 miles NW of the Twin Cities on trunk highways 59, 32 and 1. Located at the junction of the Red Lake and Thief Rivers.Distance to:Minneapolis/St. Paul ........296 milesChicago, IL .........................650 milesSioux Falls, SD ..................300 milesGrand Forks, ND ..................55 milesDenver, CO .........................900 milesWinnipeg, Manitoba Canada .............159 miles

Pennington

County Fair

Seven Clans Casino Pow-Wow

Street Wizards Car Show


area eventsIn Thief River Falls you can choose from an endless list of events —

world-class snowmobile races, cultural festivals and entertainment, county fairs, Fourth of July fireworks, historical celebrations and professional bullriding contests. Check out our calendar below or go to www.visittrf.com

Bullriders take the bus for more than an 8-second ride!

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january January 7-9 PEE WEE A HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-689-8560.

January 14-16 I-500 REd lAkE NATIoN & uSCC SNoWMoBIlE RACE. USCC and Red Lake Nation team up for Red Lake Nation’s I-500 Snowmobile Race. 500 miles of uncharted land and trails, a grueling race between man and machine for a race prize of $10,000. For more information visit www.usracing.com.

January 14-16 BANTAM A HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-689-8560.

January 21-23 BANTAM B HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

January 22 PRoWlER WRESTlINg TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

January 25 PRoWlER gIRlS VS. l.o.W. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

february February 4-6 gIRlS 12u HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

February 5-6 gIRlS 10u HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

February 5-6 16TH ANNuAl THIEF RIVER FAllS guN SHoW. Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., National Guard Armory. Featuring guns, baseball cards and coins. Admission $3. Children under 12 not admitted unless accom-panied by an adult. For more information call 218-681-6553.

February 12-13 SquIRT A & SquIRT B HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-689-8560.

Holiday Lights

June 25 SPRINg To SuMMER STREET dANCE. Goodridge, MN. For more information contact Shannon Moen at 218-378-4113.

July 22-24 SuMMER FEST. Red Lake Falls, MN. Live music and lots of other activities. For more information call 218-253-2684.

July 27-31 MARSHAll CouNTy FAIR. Warren, MN. For more information visit www.marshallcountyfair.org.

August 26-28 FAll FESTIVAl. Grygla, MN. Street dances, parade, demolition derby, food stands. For more information, contact Rose Aune at 218-294-6292.

September 10-11 NEW FEST. Newfolden, MN. Downtown Newfolden. For more information contact Sharon Bring at 218-874-3717.

September 30-October 2 oCToBER gooSE FESTIVAl. Middle River, MN. Live music, parade, food stands. For more information contact Colleen at 218-222-3521.

Regional evenTs CalendaR


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February 13 THIEF RIVER FAllS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS “RIVER CITy SIx”. 3 p.m. Lincoln High School Auditorium. For more informa-tion contact Chuck Smith at 218-681-8000 ext. 1005.

February 19 SECTIoN 8A/8AA WRESTlINg TouR-NAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

February 24 SECTIoN 8A HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.



February 26 PENNINgToN CouNTy MASTER gARdENER SPRINg WoRkSHoP. For more information call 218-683-7030.


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March 2 SECTIoN 8AA HoCkEy FINAl (TENTATIVE). Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 3 SECTIoN 8A HoCkEy FINAl. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 5 REgIoN 8A gIRlS BASkETBAll EAST SuB-SECTIoN SEMI-FINAlS. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 5 REgIoN 8A gIRlS BASkETBAll WEST SuB-SECTIoN SEMI-FINAlS. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 8 REgIoN 8A gIRlS BASkETBAll EAST SuB-SECTIoN FINAl. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 8 REgIoN 8A gIRlS BASkETBAll WEST SuB-SECTIoN FINAl. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 11 REgIoN 8A gIRlS BASkETBAll SECTIoN FINAl. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 12 REgIoN 8A BoyS BASkETBAll EAST SuB-SECTIoN SEMI-FINAlS. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 12 REgIoN 8A BoyS BASkETBAll WEST SuB-SECTIoN SEMI-FINAlS. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 15 REgIN 8A BoyS BASkETBAll EAST SuB-SECTIoN FINAl. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 15 REgIoN 8A BoyS BASkETBAll EAST SuB-SECTIoN FINAl. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2519.

March 31 JoSE ColE CIRCuS. 9 a.m., Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. For more information call 218-681-3720.

april

April 1-3 looNS HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Ralph Engelstad Arena and Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. 218-681-2183.

April 1-30 THIEF RIVER FAllS quIlTERS guIld quIlT SHoW. Held the entire month of April at the Thief River Falls Public Library. For more information call 218-681-4469.

April 8-10 looNS HoCkEy TouRNAMENT. Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. 218-681-2183.

April 9 MEgA RAFFlE. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2183.

April 10 Boy SCouT ExPo. Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-2183.

April 12 THIEF RIVER FAllS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS “REdHAT ExPRESS”. 7:30 p.m., Lincoln High School Auditorium. Tickets area available at the Times and Kezar Music. Tickets $30/adult, $10/student or $70/family. Tickets are good for all entertainment series performances. For more infornation call 218-681-8000 ext 1005.

April 25 PENNINgToN CouNTy HISToRICAl SoCIETy ANNuAl MEETINg. 4 p.m., Soo Line Depot Council Chambers. For more information call 218-681-5767.

may

May 1 JAzz BANd ANd CHoIR. 2-4 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church. For more information contact Northland College at 218-681-0701.

May 5 NATIoNAl dAy oF PRAyER. 5:30 p.m., Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo. A cooperative ministry of area churches to pray for our leadership. For more information call 218-681-4388.

May 6 NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE SPRINg CoNCERT. 6 p.m., Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village.

May 7 RuMMAgE SAlE To BENEFIT NoRTHRoP PARk PRoJECT. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. Sponsored by the TRF Kiwanis Club. For more information call 218-681-4388.

May 11 NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE STudENT RECITAl. 1:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., NCTC Theatre.

May 12 NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE gRAduATIoN. 7 p.m., NCTC Gym.

Demolition Derby

Annual Mayor and Mailman Ride


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May 21 21ST ANNuAl Hugo’S kIdS TRIATHloN. 11:30 a.m., Franklin Middle School Pool. Cost: $18. 50-yard swim in pool, 2.4 mile bike and 1.2 mile run. Proceeds benefit the Thief River Falls Swim Club. For more informa-tion call 218-681-4747.

May 21 27TH ANNuAl THIEF RIVER FAllS MERIT-CARE TRIATHloN. 9 a.m., Franklin Middle School Pool. Cost: $35. 500-yard swim in pool, 12 mile bike, and 3 mile run. For more information call 218-681-4747.

May 27 lINColN HIgH SCHool gRAduATIoN. 7 p.m., Ralph Engelstad Arena.

May 27-30 6TH ANNuAl MEMoRIAl dAy PoW-WoW. Held at Seven Clans Casino. Everyone welcome. For more information call 218-681-4062 or visit www.sevenclanscasino.com.

May 30 PEdER ENgElSTAd PIoNEER VIllAgE oPENS FoR THE SEASoN. Open 1-5 p.m. daily. Cost: $5, children 12 and under FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. No cost for Pennington County Historical Society Members. For more information call 218-681-5767.

june

June 8-9 SAFETy CAMP. Ralph Engelstad Arena. For more information call 218-681-2519.

June 10-11 PENNINgToN CouNTy RElAy FoR lIFE. 5 p.m.-5 a.m. Multi Events Center. Open to the public. Event features the relay for life walk, silent auction, kids games, picnic, entertainment and drawings throughout the night. For more information call 218-681-6662.

Holiday Train


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June 16 gAzEBo ENTERTAINMENT–THE FugI-TIVES. 7 p.m., Floyd B. Olson Park. For more information call 218-681-2519.

June 21 ANNuAl PICNIC IN THE PARk. 5-7 p.m., Northrop City Park. Free will offering. Sponsored by the Thief River Falls Kiwanis Club. For more information call 218-681-4388.

June 23 gAzEBo ENTERTAINMENT-To BE ANNouNCEd. For more information call 218-681-2519.

June 30 gAzEBo ENTERTAINMENT–TRoCHMANN FAMIly. 7 p.m., Floyd B. Olson Park. For more information call 218-681-2519.

july

July 4 FIREWoRkS dISPlAy. Held at dusk at the Seven Clans Casino.

July 6 PARk ANd RECREATIoN PIoNEER dAy. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. Cost: $5. Open to children ages 7-12. Enjoy a day of learning about Pennington County’s heritage. Activities are planned to include learning from a telegrapher, pioneer and much more. Lunch is provided. For more information or to register call 218-681-2519.

July 7 gAzEBo ENTERTAINMENT-TRINITy TRIo. 7 p.m. Floyd B. Olson Park. For more information call 218-681-2519.

July 8-9 lINColN HIgH SCHool ClASS oF 1981 REuNIoN. For more information email [email protected].

July 18 11TH ANNuAl SWENSoN golF TouRNA-MENT. Shotgun start at noon. Thief River Golf Club. This tournament is a special event hosted by the Thief River Falls Education Foundation to raise and allocate funds for programs and equipment for ISD #564. For more informa-tion call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

July 20-24 PENNINgToN CouNTy FAIR. Grand stand acts, Thunder On Hooves P.B.R. Bullride, demo derby, fireworks display. Held at the Pennington County Fairgrounds in Thief River Falls. For more information call 218-681-3720. www.penncofair.com

July 22-23 THuNdER oN HooVES P.B.R. BullRIdE. 7 p.m. each night in the grandstands at the Pennington County Fairgrounds. For ticket and lodging information call 218-681-3720.

July 24 dEMolITIoN dERBy. 4:30 p.m. in the grand-stands at the Pennington County Fairgrounds. For ticket and lodging information call 218-681-3720.

July 27-31 MARSHAll CouNTy FAIR. Warren, MN. 218-745-5654. www.marshallcountyfair.org

July 28 gAzEBo ENTERTAINMENT-To BE dETER-MINEd. Floyd B. Olson Park. For more information call 218-681-2519.

July 31 MISS THIEF RIVER FAllS. Lincoln High School Auditorium. For more information call 218-681-5573.

august

August 2 NIgHT To uNITE. Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. For more information call 218-681-2519.

August 2 MINNAquA FISHINg ClINIC. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Red Robe Park. For more information call 218-681-2519.

August 2 NATIoNAl NIgHT ouT. Pioneer Village. For more information call 218-681-2519.

August 4 MoVIE IN THE PARk. Hartz Park at dusk. For more information call 218-681-2519.

Pennington County Fair

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August 5 STREET WIzARdS TRIVIA CRuISE. 6-9 p.m., Yose’s Bar & Grill. Local trivia scavenger hunt competition for door prizes. Fun for all ages. For more information call 218-681-5862.

August 6 ST. HIlAIRE ANNuAl SMASH & BASH dEMo dERBy. Held at St. Hilaire Island Park. Outstand-ing demo derby with huge participation and variety of heats. For more information call 218-964-5694.

August 6 MuSIC CoNCERT SPoNSoREd By THE CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE. For more information call 218-681-3720.

August 6 STREET WIzARdS 10TH ANNuAl CAR SHoW. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Floyd B. Olson Park. Cost: $10 per car entered. Spectators welcome. Spectators vote for People’s Choice Trophy. Door prizes for participants. Fun for the whole family. For more information call 218-686-2969.

August 6 3Rd ANNuAl BBq CookoFF. Downtown Thief River Falls. 218-681-3720.

August 13 RIVERFEST. Hartz Park. For more information call 218-688-1893.

August 20 lAST RIdE BluES FESTIVAl. Held at Seven Clans Casino. Everyone welcome. For more information call 218-681-4062 or visit www.sevenclanscasino.com

August 20 BouNTIFul HARVEST. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. No admis-sion charge. Vegetables, produce, baked goods, canned jel-lies and jams, hand work, loomed work, etc. Pie and coffee will be sold from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. For more information or to register call 218-681-5767.

september

September 5 PEdER ENgElSTAd PIoNEER VIllAgE CloSES FoR THE SEASoN.

September 11 EVERyBody’S MARkET. 8 a.m., downtown and Floyd B. Olson Park. Cost: $20/booth. Outdoor craft show and flea market. For more information call 218-681-3720.

September 18 THIEF RIVER FAllS Fly-IN/dRIVE-IN BREAkFAST. Breakfast served from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thief River Falls Regional Airport. For more information contact Joe C. at 218-681-5585.

September 24-25 THIEF RIVER FAllS ModEl RAIlRoAd CluB 18TH ANNuAl TRAIN ANd HoBBy SHoW. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., National Guard Armory. Cost: $3, children 12 and under free with paid adult. There will be several scale model train layouts on display; various hobbies represented; door prizes. For more information call 218-681-4251.

october

Please visit www.visittrf.com for updates on October events.

novemberNovember 12 HolIdAy CRAFT FAIR. Ralph Engelstad Arena. For more information call 218-681-2183.

decemberPlease visit www.visittrf.com for updates on December events.

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AgASSIz NATIoNAl WIldlIFE REFugE 22996 290th St. NE., Middle River, MN 56737 From Thief River Falls go 12 miles north on Hwy 32 then 11 miles east on 290th St. NE/Marshall Co. Rd. 7 218-449-4115 • [email protected] www.fws.gov/midwest/AgassizExplore the refuge’s 61,500 acres of diverse plant and animal life. Franklin’s Gull, Bitterns, 17 species of Eastern and Western Waterfowl, 5 Grebe species, Sandhill Cranes, Sharptailed and Le Conte’s Sparrows. Primitive camping allowed on state and wildlife land adjacent to Agassiz Refuge. Wildlife displays in office. Outdoor kiosks, firearm deer hunting. Agassiz bookshop sells refuge shirts, hats, books and wildlife-related items. Office open at 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., excluding federal holidays. For more information visit the refuge website or email us.

goodRIdgE: CITy PARk & lIoNS PARk 218-378-4113 Four units, electrical and water hookups, picnic shelter in Lions Park. Basketball area and horseshoe pits.

ST. HIlAIRE CITy PARk Call 218-964-5257 for reservations Located 6 miles south of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 32 • Ad pg. 11“A hidden gem for camping—the camping secret of Northwestern Minnesota.” 8 miles from casino. 30 full RV hookups, 12 with cable, 10 with 50 amp service. Restrooms/showers. Huge shelter on Park Island for special parties or family re-unions. Enjoy fishing, hiking, horseshoe, walking trails, playground.

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Parks & Recreation Facilities(218) 681-2519

Park FacilitiesAlan-A-Dale Park 4.96 Nightingale RoadAnnie Street Park 4.13 • • • Annie St./Markley Ave.Boy Scout Park 1.49 • • Boat 3rd St./Markley Ave. DockCentennial Park 9.20 • • • • • • Boat • • Centennial Dr./Hwy. 1 E. DockElk’s Park 1.74 • • 3rd St./Davis Ave.Engelstad Park 1.32 • • • • • • • 1st St./Crocker Ave.Finsbury Park 12.40 • Robinhood Dr.Floyd B. Olson Park 0.83 • • • • • • 3rd St./Knight Ave.Hartz Park 6.00 • • • • • • Riverside Ave.LaFave Park 4.13 • • • • • • • • • • • Taft St./Crocker Ave.Lions Park 2.7 • • • • • • • • • Nora St./Merriam Ave.Michelson Prp./Greenwood Trls. 48.50 • • Greenwood St. Millyard Park 3.80 • • Fishing • Pennington Ave. PierNorthrupPark • 9th St./LaBree Ave.Softball Complex 37.19 • • • • • • Highway 1 EastOakland Park 16.12 • • • • • • • • • • • • Baken St.Red Robe Park 3.31 • • • • • • • Fishing • 8th St./Reserve Ave. PierSouth Town Park 2.89 • • • • 500 E. Hickory Rd.Tourist Park 6.00 • • • • • • • • Oakland Pk. Rd./Hwy. 32 S.

other FacilitiesOldArena • • • • • 100 Blk. W. 2nd St. RalphEngelstadArena • • • • • 3rd St./Brooks Ave.HuckOlsonMem.CivicCtr. • • • • • 3rd St./ Brooks Ave.

Thief River Falls prides itself on its great city parks system— one of the best in northwestern Minnesota.


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Map legend Parks Snowmobile Trails

1 Travel Information Center2 City Hall3 Pennington County Courthouse4 Sanford Medical Center5 Ralph Engelstad Arena, Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center & Fairgrounds6 Multi-Level Events7 Thief River Falls Regional Airport8 Thief River Falls Public Library9 Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Thief River Falls area has terrific snowmobile trails! For a complete trail map, visit, contact or download:

Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau2042 Hwy. 1 West, Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-686-9785 • www.visittrf.com

www.dnr.state.mn/snowmobiling/maps


attractions & entertainmentEnjoy your visit to Thief River Falls! Any time of the year, indoors or out, discover outstanding recreational

opportunities, incredible wildlife areas, delightful attractions and convention facilities. This is where the Arctic Cat snowmobile was born, and you’ll find some of the state’s finest trails and support services in our area.

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NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE • L-6 1101 Hwy. 1 E, Thief River Falls 218-683-8800 • 1-800-959-6282 www.northlandcollege.edu Ad pg. 41Northland Community and Technical College and the Thief River Falls Community Arts Council present productions each year, ranging from one-act plays to musicals. Each production is shown at the NCTC Theater on the Thief River Falls campus.

THIEF RIVER FAllS CoMMuNITy ARTS CouNCIl • L-6 Northland College Theater, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 www.trfac.com • Ad pg. 21 Don’t miss some of the best theater around! Our 2011 schedule includes: June 1-3, “Blame It On The Walleye;” June 22-25 & June 27-29, “The Producers;” July 26-29 “The Foreigner.” The arts are alive and well in Thief River Falls.

THIEF RIVER FAllS CoNCERT ASSoCIATIoN P.O. Box 312, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 218-681-4450

bowlingFAMIly BoWl & louNgE • B-13 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-1270 Ad pg. 21Open daily. Glow N’ Bowl (music and special lighting). Pool tables and arcade games. Open bowling daily, call for times.

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casinosSHooTINg STAR CASINo, HoTEl ANd EVENT CENTERSM 777 Casino Rd, Mahnomen, MN 56557 (60 miles S. of Thief River Falls) • 1-800-453-7827 www.starcasino.com

SEVEN ClANS CASINo, THIEF RIVER FAllS 8 miles S. of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 59 218-681-4062 • 1-800-881-0712 Ad pg. 15So many ways to play! Great food. Exciting casino floor with over 700 slot machines, 4 blackjack tables and 2 Texas Hold’em poker tables. Join Players Club for awesome re-wards. 151 suite hotel with indoor water park. Water park has over 750 ft. of slides, a lazy river and more. Bring the whole family to enjoy a great getaway!

day tripsAgASSIz NATIoNAl WIldlIFE REFugE Middle River, MN 56737 See directions under “Area Parks” • 218-449-4115Early spring-Oct. during daylight hours. Take the “Lost Bay Habitat Drive”, a four-mile self guided auto tour route, open from May-Oct. and don’t miss climbing the 100 ft. fire tower at Headquarters during office hours. Spotting scopes are mounted on the Parker Deck, Office Deck, Farmes Pool Cairn and Rodahl Hiking Trail Deck. Three hiking trails are also located within the refuge. Group tours may be arranged well in advance by contacting the refuge office.

AgASSIz duNES Fertile, MN 56540 • 1 mi. S. and one mi. W. of Fertile 218-945-3129Preserved remnant of the sand dunes that northwest winds pushed up on the eastern beaches of glacial Lake Agassiz. Operated by the Nature Conservancy, hiking trails allow a close view of the area.

BERgESoN gARdENS Located on the grounds of Bergeson Nursery, three miles S. and five miles E. of Fertile MN • 218-945-6988Hours are Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gardens can be viewed anytime. The gardens feature five acres of flower beds containing nearly every type of annual flower compat-ible to Northern Minnesota. Visitors may pick up a printed guide to the gardens. The gardens should be at their best from late July through frost. Free admission.

BElTRAMI ISlANd STATE FoREST E. on Hwy. 1, 26 mi. N. on Cty. Rd. 28 which turns into Cty. Rd. 54, 15 mi. E. on Hwy. 89, 14 mi. N. on State Forest Rd., 4 mi. to Dick’s Parkway Forest Rd. A Beltrami Island State Forest map is advised to cover the 669,000 acres of forest. Great Gray Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Boreal Owl, Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Wood-pecker, Three-toed Woodpecker, Connecticut Warbler and 16 other breeding species of Warblers.

FERTIlE SANd HIllS/ WEST MIll RECREATIoN AREA One mile west of Fertile • 218-945-3129Self-guided nature trail highlighting the unique sand dune formations, oak savanna and native prairie of remnant gla-cial Lake Agassiz. Ten miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails along the Sand Hill River and through the Fertile Sand Hills. Trail maps available at the Fertile Community Center and on-site.

glACIAl RIdgE NATIoNAl WIldlIFE REFugE For directions and more information call the Rydell refuge at 218-687-2229 • [email protected] partnership of nearly 30 organizations, this is the largest tall grass prairie restoration project in the nation. The project is located along the Glacial Lake Agassiz beach ridge about 20 miles east of Crookston with a goal to protect remnant tracts of native prairie, as less than 1% of native prairie remains in Minnesota. Visitors can enjoy watching prairie chickens from blinds and viewing thousands of migrating sandhill cranes, a plethora of prairie flowers and a tranquil view of prairie vista. This refuge was just established in October 2004 and additional public use opportunities are being developed over the next few years.

HAyES lAkE STATE PARk Roseau, MN 56751 • 218-425-7504Hayes Lake is located in 3000 acres of Beltrami State For-est, 9 miles east of Wannaska. The park is open year-round. Summer activities include hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, and nature watching. Camp-ing at Hayes Lake is available Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. Hayes Lake has a diversity of wildlife. There are 200 different bird species that call Hayes Lake home along with wolves, deer, black bears, and bobcats.

old MIll STATE PARk Argyle, MN 56713 • 218-437-8174Open year-round. See Larson’s 1880s grist mill, which is

powered by a Case 359 steam engine. Historic 1940s WPA building site, on the National Historic Registry. Pioneer cabin, hiking, camping and swimming.

PEMBINA WIldlIFE MANAgEMENT AREA S. on Hwy. 32, 7 mi. W. on Cty. Rd. 3, 12 mi. to the Pembina Wildlife Management Area sign, N. on Pembina Wildlife Rd., 2 mi. to the S.E. entrance of Goose Lake Wildlife AreaYellow Rail, Le Conte’s Sparrow, Sandhill Crane, Greater Prairie Chicken, Sharp-tailed Grouse.

RoSEAu Bog oWl MANAgEMENT uNIT Roseau, MN 56751 • 218-463-1130 Almost 9,000 acres of peat bog covered with black spruce tamarack and cedar. Look for the Great Gray Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw Whet Owl, Great Horned Owl, Spruce Grouse and Gray Wolf.

RydEll NATIoNAl WIldlIFE REFugE For directions and more information call 218-687-2229 [email protected] seven miles of trails provide visitors access to ex-perience this bountiful natural treasure. Five miles have been paved to improve accessibility for all. Excellent bird-watching opportunities may be found along the trails and around the Visitor’s Center, which has several bird feeders and plantings to specifically attract birds. Deer hunting op-portunities are available annually for youth and people with disabilities. The refuge trail system is open daily from sun-rise to sunset and the visitors center is open during regular business hours and on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. with extended hours through the summer. Activities include hiking, biking, bird watching, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Inter-pretive programs are held on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer.

THIEF lAkE WIldlIFE MANAgEMENT AREA 42280 240th Ave. N.E., Middle River, MN 56737 218-222-3747Primitive camping in designated areas. 55,000 acres of wildlife habitat, including marshes, forests, brushlands, and prairie. Wildlife, present seasonally, include waterfowl and other marsh birds, deer, moose, bear, grouse, rab-bits, furbearers, songbirds, sandhill cranes, and raptors. Activities include hunting for waterfowl, big and small game, and nature viewing. A scenic overview of the lake with interpretive signing and picnic shelter are available. Contact the headquarters for maps and bird lists.

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tWETlANd PINES & PRAIRIE AuduBoN SANCTuARy 24 miles E. of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 1 218-745-5663Trails open year round during daylight hours. 440 acres of wildlife habitat and fields on the Ancient Lake Agassiz beach ridge.

eventsMARSHAll CouNTy FAIR P.O. Box 176, Warren, MN 56701 218-745-4445 • Ad pg. 21 www.marshallcountyfair.orgJuly 27-31, 2011. The free gate Marshall County Fair is what you think an old-time county fair should be–4H, car-nival and grandstand events. Family fun–one of the 10 best county fairs in Minnesota. Unique food concessions. Camp-ing, swimming, golfing and museum adjacent.

PENNINgToN CouNTy FAIR • A-8 See ad below • www.penncofair.comDon’t miss the Pennington County Fair. It’s bigger and better than ever and it’s 110 years old. The fair takes place July 20-24, 2011 in Thief River Falls. This event features exciting at-tractions including: Todd Armstrong shows on the midway, P.B.R. Bullride, exhibits, other grand stand acts, demo derby, parade, bingo, raffle and free bandshell entertainment. See you at the fair!

Thunder on hooves Bullride • A-8 Pennington County Fairgrounds, Thief River Falls 218-681-3720 • 1-800-827-1629 www.thunderonhooves.com • Ad pg. 17July 22-23, 2011. Discover why Thief River Falls is one of the favorite stops for the Professional Bull Riders. Last year, many of the top bull riders in the world competed in the P.B.R. sanctioned event. You’ll want to be in town for this event!

Thief River Falls Community Arts Council

Featuring:Kickoff Parade on Wednesday,Huge Midway, PBR Bullride, Exhibits, Grand Stand Acts,

Demo Derby, Free Bandshell Entertainment, Bingo, Huge Raffle, Fireworks and Chainsaw Sculpturing.

Featuring: the Top Bull Riders in the World

sanctioned by the PBRwww.thunderonhooves.com

The Fun Will Send You over The Top! ThrillS For The Whole FamilY!


convention events & facilitiesBesT WesTern inn • A-15 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-7555 • 1-800-569-8123 Ad back coverBig city style with small town atmosphere. From accommo-dations to dining, Best Western Inn cares for your needs. Clean, comfortable, newly remodeled rooms and delicious food. The Lounge and our spacious banquet facilities can provide you with the best entertainment and meetings in the area. Senior, government and corporate rates. Winter plug-ins. Off-site catering available.

MulTi-evenTs CenTer (MeC) • N-6 1-800-959-6282, Ext. 8611 • Ad pg. 21This recreational-athletic events complex includes Lowell T. Swenson Field (football field, stadium and track and field facilities), plus eight softball/baseball fields, two soccer fields, and a large capacity locker room and restroom fa-cility. The MEC is used primarily for events sponsored by Northland Community and Technical College, City of Thief River Falls Parks and Recreation Department, and School District #564. For more information or to schedule an event, call our number above.

naTional Guard arMory • D-12 250 Emil St. & Arnold Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-0924

RAlPH ENgElSTAd ARENA/HuCk olSoN MEMoRIAl CIVIC CENTER • A-8 Hwy. 59 N., Thief River Falls • P.O. Box 528 218-681-2183 • 218-681-2519 for rental information Ad inside front coverThe Ralph Engelstad Arena and Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center provide Thief River Falls over 140,000 sq. ft. for multi-sport activities, shows and events. The “Ralph” offers 3,550 theater-style seats for events. The non-smoking Impe-rial Room offers 5,000 sq. ft. for banquets, receptions and corporate meetings. Catering kitchen on site.

libraryTHIEF RIVER FAllS PuBlIC lIBRARy • D-10 102 First St. E., Thief River Falls 218-681-4325 • www.nwrlib.orgYour local public library is a great place to enjoy com-munity resources and entertainment. Wireless Internet is available. Library hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

lounges/clubsAMERICAN lEgIoN PoST 117 Thief river falls • A-8 324 Brooks Ave. N., Thief River Falls • 218-681-1341When in town, everyone is welcome to join us for your favorite drink or beverage plus a wide variety menu with great food. Mon-Fri. 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sat. 10-12:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Pull tabs everyday and bingo Monday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Sat. burgers 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jeff’s Kitchen open Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Lic #A00794-004.

FAMIly BoWl & louNgE • B-13 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-1270 Ad pg. 21Open daily. Glow N’ Bowl (music and special lighting). Open bowling daily, call for times.

fraser’s sporTs Cafe • K-10 1582 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls • 218-681-7589 Ad pg. 27New to Thief River Falls, we offer something for everyone! Casual fine dining, hand-cut steaks, ribs smoked in-house, seafood, pasta, burgers and sandwiches. Largest draft beer selection in town! Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Full bar.

THE lANTERN 1910 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8211 • Ad pg. 28Full bar and Sunday liquor.

Lincoln High School Spring Concert

peder engelstad pioneer village

The Pennington County Historical

Society, which was organized in the

1930s, is responsible for maintaining

the Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village.

Officially opened in 1976, the museum

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Thief River Falls. From its early years as

a rural community, to later years when

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regional economic hub, the city has

grown and prospered.

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after a local Norwegian immigrant,

consists of 19 buildings with over 25,000

individual items on display. Buildings

include seven late-1800s log houses; a

Swedish Lutheran church, built in 1916;

two railroad building depots and two

cabooses; a one-room schoolhouse

dating back to 1908; five original stores

(including a blacksmith shop, general

store, and beauty and barber shops); a

restored two-story home; a large farm

and auto machinery building; and a

museum.

The museum and buildings are open to

the public Memorial Day through Labor

Day with guided tours available. Check

our Events Calendar (beginning on page

6) for a schedule of special activities at

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tyoSE’S BAR & gRIll • A-15 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls (Located in the Best Western) • 218-681-7555 • Ad pg. 29Open Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m., full service dinner menu served from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

movie theatersFAllS CINEMA • O-15 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 24-hour information line: 218-681-9945Two movie screens.

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historical sitesBlACk CAT SPoRTS BAR & gRIll • A-15 1080 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8910 • Ad pg. 29Over 40 years of Arctic Cat® snowmobile memorabilia.

CARNEgIE PuBlIC lIBRARy • D-9 102 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls (MN Hwy. 32) A city historical site, dedicated in 1914.

EAST Polk HERITAgE CENTER Along Hwy. 2 in Fosston, MN 218-435-6136 • 218-435-1313 The center is full of early days memorabilia from northwest-ern Minnesota. Established in 1986, it is open for guided tours Fri.-Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Open upon request anytime.

HERITAgE CENTER Corner of 220 N. and 20th St., N.E. of Grand Forks next to Technical College • 701-740-2066Open year round by appointment. During the third weekend in August, there are various craft demonstrations, old-time wheat threshing demonstrations, concessions, antique tractor pull, a threshers breakfast, country dinner, general store and more.

Chief Red Robe Statue

Tubing • RiveR’s edge CampingFishing • ConCessions

home of Tubing’s

World Record 749 piece

Flotilla!

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old CRoSSINg TREATy MoNuMENT Red Lake Falls, MN 56750This monument is a bronze life-sized figure of a Chippewa Indian holding a peace pipe. The monument was erected in 1932 by the U.S. Government to commemorate the signing of a peace treaty with the Chippewa Indians in 1863.

PEdER ENgElSTAd PIoNEER VIllAgE • C-13 Located at 825 Oakland Park Road • 218-681-5767 Ad pg. 19The village has 19 buildings, including a museum, Victorian house, 2 railroad depots, schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop, machinery and automobile building, and 7 log houses. The Vil-

lage is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, every day from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person with children 12 and under accompanied by an adult admitted free.

PElAN PIoNEER PARk Located 9 mi. W. on Hwy. 11 in Greenbush, MNRestored Pioneer Village, wildflower gardens and berries.

Polk CouNTy MuSEuM Crookston, MN • 218-281-1038 The air-conditioned museum is filled with hundreds of items left by past generations. A tour of an 1890 school house is also available. It is also home of the world’s largest ox cart.

SoRENSoN gAllERy Fosston, MNLocal and regional art exhibits are changed each month in this intimate gallery located within the public library.

Soo lINE R.R. dEPoT & sTeaM loCoMoTive #1024 • L-4 405 3rd St. E., Thief River Falls • 218-681-2500The Historic Soo Line Railroad Depot, located on U.S. Highway 59 downtown, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From completion of construction in 1914 until 1967, when passenger train service was terminated, the Depot was a hub of community activity almost 24 hours a day. At the height of its use, the Depot saw 13 passenger trains arrive and depart each day. Following a successful “Save the Depot” fundraising campaign in 1994-95, the City decided to renovate and remodel the building for use as City Hall. The completed project retained most of the building’s significant interior features, including the terrazzo floor and wood trim and doors in the main passenger terminal area. Steam Locomotive No. 1024, a Soo Class L-4, 2-8-2 MIKA-DO, is on permanent display outside the Depot.

SETTlERS SquARE/MARSHAll CouNTy MuSEuM 808 E. Johnson Ave., Warren, MN • 218-745-4803May-Sept., Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Week-end tours by request. Featuring eight store fronts, the mu-seum depicts an 1880s street. On display–antique farm machinery and the UFO Sheriff’s car of Marshall County.

WAySIdE CHAPEl Next to the E. Polk Heritage Center in Fosston, MN Open daily. A miniature chapel complete with colored win-dows and traditional church pews.

parksSee page 12 for park information.

tours

AgASSIz WIldlIFE REFugE Middle River, MN 56737 • See directions under “Area Parks” • 218-449-4115Early spring-Oct. during daylight hours. Take the “Lost Bay Habitat Drive” a four-mile self-guided auto tour route open from May-Oct. and don’t miss the 14-ft-high Parker Pool observation deck. Spotting scopes are mounted on the Parker and Office Decks, Rodahl Hiking Trail Deck and at the Farmes Pool Cairn. Headquarters hiking trail is a one-half mile interpreted accessible trail with a wildlife observation blind. A wildlife observation blind is accessible on the east end of Rodahl Hiking Trail.Group tours may be arranged well in advance by contacting the refuge office.

arCTiC CaT inC. • A-12 601 Brooks Ave. S., in Thief River Falls 218-681-8558 • Ad pg. 37Arctic Cat Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and mar-kets snowmobiles and ATVs under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. Tours offered at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call ahead to arrange large group tours.

diGi-Key CorporaTion • A-13 701 Brooks Ave. S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-6674 www.digikey.com • Ad pg. 7 Shipping more than 2 million orders annually, Digi-Key uti-lizes state-of-the-art technologies to process its orders—from order entry to shipping—in as little as 15 minutes. Tours are offered weekdays by reservation between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. These tours are free of charge and approximately one hour in length.

goodRIdgE AREA HISToRICAl SoCIETy, INC. 218-378-4380 The Goodridge Area Historical Society, Inc. was formed in 1977 by a group of local citizens interested in the preserva-tion of buildings and history of the community. The society has restored nine buildings within the city of Goodridge and have displayed numerous historical items in each of the buildings.

Two Fools Vineyard

Historic Soo Line Railroad Depot

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906 Hwy. 32 S. 218-681-1270

Bowling • lounge • Pool • Open all year!

Air Conditioned

Bowl to Music & Light Show!Call for days & times.

Open Saturdays & SundaysJune through Mid-October

Noon-5 p.m.

A hidden treasure–worth the visit!

218-465-465512501 240th Ave. SEPlummer, MN 56748

Thanks for making us the leader in Northwest Minnesota!

Stop in and see us—we’re always happy to serve you.On the corner of Hwy. 59 & Atlantic Ave. in Thief River Falls • 218-681-1992

It’s all about servIce, people, and selectIon.

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good-VuE AyR FARMS Rural Goodridge, MN 56725 Contact Norma Hanson at 218-378-4380Dairy and small grain operations. Tours offered from June 15 to September 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only.

NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE • L-6 1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls • 218-683-8800 1-800-959-6282 • For tours call 218-683-8552 www.northlandcollege.edu • Ad pg. 41Northland Community and Technical College offers tours of their main campus and aviation campus to all high school students and their families, as well as alumni.

RAlPH ENgElSTAd ARENA/HuCk olSoN MEMoRIAl CIVIC CENTER • A-8 Hwy. 59 N., Thief River Falls • P.O. Box 528 218-681-2183 • 218-681-2519 for rental information See ad inside front coverThe Ralph Engelstad Arena and Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center provide Thief River Falls over 140,000 sq. ft. for multi-sport activities, shows and events. The “Ralph” offers 3,550 theater-style seats for events. The non-smoking Impe-rial Room offers 5,000 sq. ft. for banquets, receptions and corporate meetings. Catering kitchen on site.

wineriesTWo FoolS VINEyARd 12501 240th Ave. S.E., Plummer, MN 56748 7 mi. S. of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 59, 4 mi. E. (past 7 Clans Casino), and 2-1/2 mi. S. on 240th Ave. SE. 218-465-4655 • Ad this pg.Just 15 minutes from Thief River Falls. Tours, free tastings, gift shop. Open Saturdays and Sundays, June through mid-October. Noon-5 p.m. A hidden treasure worth the visit!

June 1-3 Blame It On The Walleye

June 22-25 & June 27-29 The Producers

July 26-29 The Foreigner

7 p.m. Performances at Northland College Theater

Thief River Falls Community Arts Council www.trfcac.com

July 27-31, 2011


accommodations & campingWhether you prefer stylish or economical, Thief River Falls has the perfect place for you to stay. You’ll be impressed with our

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campgroundsPETRo PuMPER • A-8 Hwy. 59 N. and Hwy. 1, Thief River Falls 218-681-3546 • Ad pg. 31New 33-site RV park. Full hook-ups with cable TV. All with 50 amp service, year round sites.

ST. HIlAIRE CITy PARk Located in town off of Hwy. 32 • 218-964-5257Surrounded by the Red Lake River. Campground offers 30 full RV hookups, 12 with cable, 10 with 50 amp service.

Thief river falls TourisT parK • C-13 Located on Hwy. 32 S. and Oakland Park Rd. Ad inside front coverOverlooking the lower Red Lake River and Hartz Park, Thief River Falls Tourist Park has 16 full hook-ups, 48 electrical sites, most with cable and unlimited camping areas. Handi-cap accessible bathhouse with free showers. Dump station located nearby.

VoyAgEuR’S VIEW CAMPgRouNd & TuBINg 1/2 mile North of Red Lake Falls on Co. Rd. 13 218-253-4329 • Ad pg. 19 www.voyageursview.com

car rentalThief river falls herTz • A-10 13766 Airport Dr., Thief River Falls 218-681-4111 • 1-800-654-3131 Ad pg. 24Area’s only car rental with daily, weekly or monthly rates.

hotels/motelsaMeriCas BesT value inn & suiTes • N-13 1915 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls 218-681-6205 Reservations 1-888-890-9568 • Ad pg. 24 www.AmericasBestValueInn.comA non-smoking hotel along with clean, comfortable rooms offer you a great stay at a reasonable price. Large, heated indoor pool and spa. Complimentary delicious hot break-fast. Free high-speed wireless internet.

aMeriCinn lodGe & suiTes • M-13 1920 Hwy. 59 SE., Thief River Falls • 218-681-4411 www.americinn.com • Ad pg. 23Area’s newest and finest lodging facility. Providing enjoyable amenities like an indoor pool, whirlpool, free hot breakfast, fitness room, free wireless internet, private business center, and most importantly, the quietest rooms in the business, with AmericInn soundguard construction. Stop in today and tour our variety of spacious rooms.

BEST WESTERN INN • A-15 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-7555 or 1-800-569-8123 • Ad back coverBig city style with small town atmosphere. From accommo-dations to dining, Best Western Inn cares for your needs. Clean comfortable rooms and delicious food. The Lounge and our spacious banquet facilities can provide you with the best entertainment and meetings in the area. Senior, government and corporate rates. Winter plug-ins.

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Like history? Like nature? Then take a stroll down our delightful Riverwalk! Fifteen pictographs (like the Ojibwe Village, Ice Harvesting and the Meehan Sawmill) are found along several miles of trail, showing what the view along the river was like many years ago. The Riverwalk travels through town along the Red Lake and Thief Rivers, passing by nine parks, three forest trails, the dam and historical sites such as the Soo Line Railroad Depot and the statue of Chief Meskokonaye (Red Robe). A riverwalk was installed along the Red Lake River in Hartz Park, becoming one of the longest and most beautiful of the Riverwalk segments. Brochures and maps are available at the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau and at area motels. Don’t miss this wonderful Thief River Falls attraction!

Whether you’re in the mood for a romantic getaway

or looking for a great way to spend time with the

kids, americInn has the amenities you want most.

our rooms are especially quiet and our hospitality

is always welcoming. enjoy your stay!

• Indoor pool and whirlpool

• FREE WI-FI

• Whirlpool/fireplace suites

• Free enhanced hot breakfast

• Fitness room

• Private business center

• large extended stay suites with full kitchens• extended stay and weekly rates• Coffeemakers, refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms • Close to restaurants and shopping• Park in front of room• Smoking and non-smoking rooms• Dogs welcome in smoking rooms only (charges apply)• Free wireless internet

1510 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Full kitchen extended stay suites

Hey, Kids-Get Your Junior Ranger Badge!Children of all ages can earn a Riverwalk Junior Ranger Badge by completing a packet full of fun activities as they walk along the Riverwalk in Thief River Falls. A visit to Thief River Falls wouldn’t be complete without a stroll along the historic Riverwalk, which passes through nine city parks, and three forest trails along the Red Lake and Thief Rivers. Pick up a FREE Riverwalk Junior Ranger activity booklet at any Thief RiverFalls hotel front desk, meander the Riverwalk, fully complete the required activites in the booklet and return it to a local hotel front desk to recite your Riverwalk Junior Rangerpledge and receive your FREE Badge! It’s fun for the whole family! Happy Trailing!

Girl Scout, Brianna Drevlow, creator of Junior Ranger Badge.


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• Smoke Free Property• Spa Suites• Meeting Room• Free Hot Breakfast• Free High-Speed wireless internet• All King & Queen Beds• All ground Floor Rooms

218-681-6205 or 888-890-95681915 Hwy. 59 S.e., Thief River Falls

(next to walMart Super Center)

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15% Off wITH THIS Ad!not valid with any

other offer.

Daily, Weekly or Monthly rates!

Courtesy pick-up or we’ll meet you at the airport.

218-681-4111 • 1-800-654-3131

“Your Full Service laundromat”

Large capacity Maytag washers & dryers • Drop-off laundry service • Dry-cleaning service available Tanning-13 hours a day • Walk-ins welcome • Friendly and helpful staff

1519 Hwy. 59 South, Thief River Falls • 218-681-8618Open

7 days a week!

• Large Indoor Pool with Jacuzzi

• All rooms have a microwave and fridge

• Senior/Corporate/Government Discounts

• King Size Beds with Recliners

• FREE High-Speed Internet Available

• Meeting Room

• Continental Breakfast

• Next to MeritCare Clinic

• 42” Plasma TV 1586 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701

218-681-3000 • 1-800-950-8111 • www.cmoninn.com • [email protected]

Fax 218-681-3060

C’Mon inn • L-12 1586 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls (next to the MeritCare Clinic) 218-681-3000 • 1-800-950-8111 • Ad this pg.Our spacious rooms are ideal for the business or pleasure traveler. Featuring a large indoor pool/jacuzzi, jacuzzi suites, 42” plasma TVs in all rooms, FREE: high-speed wireless in-ternet, continental breakfast and HBO. Meeting room holds up to 50. Close to great restaurants/shopping. You’ll soon discover why we say C’mon Inn.

T-59 MoTel & video • J-10 1510 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls 218-681-2720 • www.t59moteltrf.com • Ad pg. 23Located close to shops and restaurants. Owner operated to give that personal touch. We have reasonably priced rooms and Free Wireless Internet. Refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards accepted.

hotel/water parkSEVEN ClANS CASINo/HoTEl INdooR WATER PARk 8 miles S. of Thief River Falls 218-681-4062 • 1-800-881-0712 • Ad pg. 15Bring the whole family to enjoy a great getaway in our new 151 suite Hotel, expanded gaming floor and a 40,000 square foot Indoor Water Park with over 750 feet of slides, a Lazy River and more. Minnesota has never seen family fun like this.

laundromatlAuNdRylANd • K-10 1519 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8618 Ad this pg.Your full service laundromat. Open 7 days a week, offer-ing large capacity Maytag washers and dryers as well as drop-off laundry. Dry cleaning services available. Tanning 13 hours a day, with walk-ins welcome. Friendly, helpful staff.

shippingEz PACk-N-SHIP • K-10 1525 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls (Located next to Super One) 218-683-5112 • Ad pg. 29“Your Hometown Shipping Center.”

Thief RiveR falls ConvenTion & visiToRs BuReau2042 State Hwy. 1 N.E.

Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-686-9785 • [email protected]

www.visittrf.com


Day 1: Exploring Our Past and Envisioning Our Future!

8:00-9:30 Begin with a hearty breakfast at one of our great restaurants.

9:30-11:30 Browse Thief River Falls’ delightful downtown and grab a latte at a local coffee shop.

11:30-1:00 Take time for an leisurely lunch or grab a snack and meander along the Red Lake River.

1:00- 3:00 Venture to the Peder Engelstand Pioneer Village, 825 Oakland Park Road, to journey into the past. The Village has 19 buildings, including a museum, Victorian house, 2 railroad depots, schoolhouse, church and 7 log houses. Admission is $5 per person. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

3:00-4:00 Head across Hwy. 32 to Digi-Key Corporation, 701 Brooks Ave. for a free tour! Call ahead to reserve, 218-681-6674. Digi-Key is the 5th largest electronic component distributor in North America, 9th largest in the world. Digi-Key ships to 140 countries and utilizes state-of-the-art technologies to process its 2-million annual orders.

4:00-10:00 Relax at your hotel, then have dinner out on the town and check out Thief River Falls’ great night life!

Day 2: Our Great Outdoors– it’s For the Birds!

8:00-9:00 Breakfast at the hotel, pick up a bag lunch and board your vehicle or bus.

9:00-2:00 Travel 22 miles north to the largest wildlife refuge in Minnesota, Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, where you will find over 280 species of birds! Take the “Lost Bay Habitat Drive”, a four-mile, self guided tour route, open from May-October. Three hiking trails are also located within the refuge. Group tours should be arranged by contacting the refuge office at 218-449-4115.

2:00-4:00 Continue your nature-viewing at Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area, where you’ll find wildlife such as waterfowl and other marsh birds, deer, moose, bear, grouse, rabbits, songbirds, sandhill cranes and raptors. Take a walk around the lake or relax on a blanket before heading back into the city.

4:00-8:00 Return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner. Enjoy one of our terrific restaurants, meet the locals or take a walk – the evening is yours!

Day 3: Explore the Waters, Taste the Vine, and Take a Chance!

8:00 – 9:30 Have a muffin and juice at a local eatery.

9:30 – 11:30 Stroll our fascinating Riverwalk and stop at the nine parks along the route. Fifteen pictographs (like the Ojibwe Village, Ice Harvesting and the Meehan Sawmill), are found along several miles of trail, showing what the view along the river was like many years ago. The Riverwalk travels through town along the Red Lake and Thief Rivers, passing by three forest trails and dam and historical sites such as the Soo Line Railroad Depot and the statue of Chief Meskokonaye.

11:30-1:00 Take a break for a delicious lunch before heading out of town.

1:00-4:00 Explore Minnesota’s northern-most vineyard, 2 Fools Vineyard, 8 miles SE of Thief River Falls! Tours, Free Tasting and Gift Shop. Open Saturdays & Sundays through Mid-October, Noon – 5 p.m.

4:00-8:00 Stop at Seven Clans Casino & Waterpark for the evening. Exciting casino floor with slot machines, blackjack tables and Texas Hold’em poker tables. If you’re not a gambler, float around the lazy river or check out the 750 ft. of slides at the indoor waterpark before treating yourself to the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet!

Day 4: Ride On the Wild Side!

8:00-9:30 Breakfast at your hotel.

9:30-11:00 Learn everything there is to know about the design, manufacturing and marketing of Arctic Cat snowmobiles and ATVs on a free tour of Arctic Cat, Inc. Located at 600 Brooks Ave. Tours offered seasonally, M-F. Please call ahead for large groups 218-681-8558.

thief river falls 4-day itineraryThere’s so much to do in Thief River Falls, we’ve made it easy for you. Below is a great four-day itinerary for

you to use as is or add to and change. The Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to help, so

give us a call when visiting the area at 218-686-9785 .

Official 2011 Thief River Falls Visitors Guide • www.visittrf.com | page 25


dine-in & take-outTantalize your taste buds and treat yourself to Thief River Falls’ most famous hospitality. Whatever your choice,

from fine dining to family fare to terrific pizza, you’ll find it here!

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BlaCK CaT sporTs Bar & Grill • A-15 1080 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-8910 Ad pg. 29 • www.blackcattrf.comThe Black Cat is the first of its kind with a special theme featuring Arctic Cat® snowmobile memorabilia. The “Cat” has a legendary history and the items on dis-play tell much of the story of those memorable years in Thief River Falls. Back room available for meetings, parties, team dinners, etc. Call for take-out and catering available. Full menu delivery. See our website for full menu.

CAFé lABREE • E-8 315 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-7563 • Ad pg. 27A charming dining destination where you’ll experience real home-cooked meals in the heart of downtown. Daily specials, ice cream parlor, homemade pastries & pies, flavored coffee and much more. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Our stuffed French toast is “awesome!”

CuP@JoE’z CoFFEE SHoP & SMooTHIES • D-8 315 Duluth Ave. N., Thief River Falls (Located in Kezar Music) 218-681-2148 • www.kezarmusic.comCoffee of the day, espresso, capaccino, latte and snack bar.

dAIRy quEEN oF THIEF RIVER FAllS • C-12 Hwy. 32 W., Thief River Falls • 218-681-3007 • Ad pg. 29

dEE’S kITCHEN • F-6 811 Atlantic Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-9907 • Ad pg. 27Discover what “real home cookin’ is.” A local favorite, and newly remodeled, our family restaurant features a large menu including sandwiches and dinners, homemade pas-tries and pies made fresh daily. Breakfast served all day. Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-7p.m., Sat.-Sun. 5 a.m.-2 p.m. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

doMino’s pizza • B-9 Across from Ralph Engelstad Arena 218-681-6000 • Ad pg. 29Delivery, carryout, large group orders. Call ahead and we’ll have your pizza ready after the game or your event.

EVERgREEN EATINg EMPoRIuM • D-11 700 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-3138 Ad pg. 27 • www.Evergreeneating.comNorthwest Minnesota’s finest dining. Scrumptious food in an English tudor-style setting. The best choice for that spe-cial occasion or join us in our quaint pub. Banquets, private parties and off-premises catering. Wireless internet.

ERl’S gAS & gRoCERIES • E-6 103 E. 8th St., Thief River Falls • 218-681-4627 • Ad pg. 31The best homemade pizza and broasted chicken in town! Fast food area too!

FRASER’S SPoRTS CAFE • K-10 1582 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls 218-681-7589 • Ad pg. 27New to Thief River Falls, we offer something for everyone! Casual fine dining, hand-cut steaks, ribs smoked in-house, seafood, pasta, burgers and sandwiches. Largest draft beer selection in town! Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Full bar.

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A Charming Place in the Heart of Downtown!

• Home Cooked Meals & Daily Specials • Ice Cream Parlor• Homemade Pies & Pastries• Flavored Coffee & More• Breakfast & Lunch

218-681-7563315 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls

Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fajitas Enchiladas

Burritos Chimichangas

Tacos

218-681-0644 1849 Hwy. 59, Thief River Falls

Made from scratch!

218-681-9907811 Atlantic Ave. N, Thief River Falls

•CasualFineDining

•Hand-CutSteaks

•Seafood,Ribs &Pasta

•Burgers& Sandwiches

•HomemadeSoups, Sauces,Marinades andRubs

•Open7DaysAWeek forLunch&Dinner

•Fullbar

218-681-7589 • 1582Hwy.59S.E.,ThiefRiverFalls•Chef William Fraser, Owner

Steak • Chicken • Ribs • Seafood

Banquets and Private Parties!

WiReleSS inteRnet

700 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-3138 • www.Evergreeneating.com


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HACIENdA loS BRAVo • K-9 1849 Hwy. 59, Thief River Falls 218-681-0644 • Ad pg. 27You can enjoy the great taste of authentic fresh made Mexi-can food in a festive and colorful atmosphere. We have a full menu of traditional platters, desserts and margaritas at a great price. Come and enjoy a little piece of Mexico. Open seven days a week! Dine-in and carry-out. Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

MCdoNAld’S • L-11 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-6770 • Ad pg. 29Teams and buses welcome.

PENNINgToN MAIN • E-10 220 Main Ave. S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-8888 • Ad pg. 34Hot Stuff Pizza, sandwiches, breakfast menu, open 24 hours.

PENNINgToN SquARE • F-10 1st St. & Pennington Ave., Thief River Falls 218-681-4552 • Ad pg. 34Hot Stuff Pizza, sandwiches and breakfast menu. Open 6 a.m.-11p.m.

PETRo PuMPER • A-8 Hwy. 59 N. and Hwy. 1, Thief River Falls 218-681-3546 • Ad pg. 31All new Deli Max with daily specials. Eat in or take out. Great for picnics or teams. Lunch Buffet Mon.-Fri. Check out our new pet wash!

ST. HIlAIRE BAR & gRIll 215 Broadway (Hwy. 32), St. Hilaire, MN • 218-964-5220Only six miles south of Thief River Falls. Great burgers, au-thentic Mexican food and daily specials. Take out available. Children welcome.

TACo JoHN’S • D-9 Knight Ave. and 3rd St., Thief River Falls 218-681-5987 • Ad pg. 29For over 24 years specializing in Mexican food. Open seven days a week.

THE lANTERN 1910 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8211 • Ad this pg.A local favorite for lunch and dinner for 27 years. Great daily specials, seasonal potato dumplings and side pork on Wednesdays, prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays. Full bar. Breakfast every day! Special reservations and menus avail-able for sports teams.

TIME WEll SPENT • E-9 113 E. 2nd St., Thief River Falls 218-681-1257 • Ad pg. 33Time Well Spent offers specialty sandwiches, soups, des-serts and beverages. Dine-in or carry-out.

WAlMART SuPER CENTER • K-9 1755 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls 218-683-3643 • Ad pg. 31A full service deli!

coffeeWIREd BEAN • K-10 1525 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls (Located in Pack-N-Ship next to Super One) • 218-683-5112 • Ad pg. 29Where friends come to meet in Thief River Falls! Terrific locally-roasted coffees, lattés, mochas, teas, smoothies, Italian sodas, soup, sandwiches and pastries. Free Wi-Fi.

Black Cat Sports Bar & Grill

Hacienda Los Bravos

27 years of great dining!

Open 7 days a week

Breakfast, lunch, dinner (7 a.m.-11 p.m.)

Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with full salad bar

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday

The friendliest bar in town

Charitable gaming #A 00 358-003

Wireless internet, major credit cards, ATM218-681-8211

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located at the Best Western inn218-681-7555

Highway 32 South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Coffee • Lattés • Mochas • Teas • Smoothies Italian Sodas • Soups • Sandwiches • Pastries

Satisfy your taste in a relaxing enviornment!

Open Mon.-Sat.

Your Hometown Shipping Center!

1525 Hwy. 59. S.E., Thief River Falls218-683-5112

Dairy Queen


shopping, antiques & collectiblesSelection, simplicity, style—all in Thief River Falls! With our friendly service and convenient location,

you can find just what you’re looking for—at a great price, too!

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arCTiC CaT inC. • A-12 601 Brooks Ave. S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-8558 • Ad pg. 37Arctic Cat Inc., the proud manufacturer of Arctic Cat snowmo-biles and ATVs, offers public tours of the manufacturing facility weekdays at 1 p.m. A company store is also open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 1-4 p.m. Call ahead for group tours.

BeauTiful BeGinninGs • E-9 212 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-3100 • Ad pg. 33Unique casual clothing, beautiful bridal gowns, tuxes, brides-maids, promwear, jewelry, shoes, accessories. “Come visit us. We’d love to work with you.”

dIAMoNdS & dESIgNS • E-8 207 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-1490 • 1-888-834-2436 • Ad pg. 33Jewelry designers: Pat Lewis, Mark Michael, SA Gems, Janel Russell and more. Collectible figurines: LLadro, Nao by LLadro and Pipka. Mavado & ESQ Swiss watches, Seiko watches & clocks, Pulsar, Citizen watches. Giftwear by Peggy Karr, iit-tala, Crystal and much more.

ERl’S gAS & gRoCERIES • E-6 103 E. 8th St., Thief River Falls • 218-681-4627 • Ad pg. 31Your first stop north. The best homemade pizza and broasted chicken in town! Check-out our fast food area too! All your hunting, fishing and snowmobiling needs. Minnesota hunting and fishing licenses, fresh cut red meat and produce depart-ments. Pay at pump available.

falls liquor • F-8 At the corner of Hwy. 59 and Atlantic Ave., Thief River Falls • 218-681-1992 • Ad pg. 21Known throughout the area as the most complete full-service liquor store in northwestern Minnesota. We feature an out-standing wine section and the largest selection of cold beer. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready to serve you.

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hunTer’s ouTleT • D-9 206 Knight Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-3030 • Ad pg. 39Over 1,800 firearms (new and used), ammo, muzzle loading, optics, bows & archery accessories with pro-staff services, deer stands & blinds, gun safes & cabinets, huge inven-tory of hunting and shooting accessories including apparel. YOUR OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS!

kEzAR MuSIC Co. • D-8 315 Duluth Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-2148 www.kezarmusic.com Ad this pg.

lAuNdRylANd • K-10 1519 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8618 • Ad pg. 24Full-service laundromat.

River City Gifts

416 Atlantic Ave. N. Thief River Falls

218-681-2420

Unique Gifts • Home Decor Seasonal Yard • Birdseed & Feeders

Bulk Garden Seed Top Quality Pet Food & Treats

The Convenience Store With More!

Your First Stop In Thief River Falls!CheCk out our fast-food area!

Marinated meats • Fresh meat and produce department Ammo • Hunting & fishing licenses • Bait/Minnows

ATM machine/MoneyGram/Money OrdersOld fashioned ice cream cones

Snowmobile oil, maps, plugs and belts Snowmobile Trail Stamps

218-681-4627

Minnesota state Lottery Games!

Corner of Hwy. 1 & 59 or located at convenience corner, 8th & Main.

The Best Homemade Pizza & Broasted Chicken in Town!

218-681-3546 Junction Hwy. 59 n. & Hwy. 1 w.,

Thief River Falls, Mn 56701

Deli Max! Area’s best deli selection! Pizza • Subs • Hamburgers Chicken • Ice Cream

TRuck, RV ANd cARwASH PRoPANE

Breakfast SpecialsLunch Buffet Mon.-Fri.

Our new Pet wAsh is nOw OPen! new 33-site rV PArk nOw OPen!

Full hook-ups with cable tVAll sites with 50 amp service

Year-round sites

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sleGends sporTinG Goods • K-9 1845 U.S. Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-1006 • Ad pg. 37As the area’s only athletic sporting goods store, we special-ize in hockey, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling and more. Get your skates sharpened or trade your old equipment in for new or used items. With our skate leasing program, you can save yourself money or just rent a pair for the day or weekend. Call or stop in to see what we have or what we can get for you.

NoRTHERN lIgHTS Book SToRE • E-9 208 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-8242 • Ad pg. 33Northern Lights Book Store sells affordable used books, clothing, toys and treasures generously donated by Thief River Falls and the surrounding area. This is not your ordi-nary store! The Book Store was created to provide mean-ingful work opportunities for persons with mental disabili-ties. Come and experience the magic. Free Internet Cafe and Cappuccino!

NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE • L-6 1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls 218-683-8800 • 1-800-959-6282 www.northlandcollege.edu • Ad pg. 41The Bookstore at Northland Community and Technical College is loaded with school supplies, novelty items and much more. From sweatshirts and t-shirts to books, note-books, backpacks and caps, they have it all. The Bookstore is open weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

norThWesT BeveraGe, inC. • BB-14 1320 Greenwood St. W., Thief River Falls 218-681-1735 • Ad pg. 9Look for our Kandiyohi, Chippewa Spring, Anheuser-Busch and Pabst products at select local convenience stores and restaurants.

PENNINgToN MAIN • E-10 220 Main Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8888 • Ad pg. 34Centrally located. Thief River Falls’ #1 convenience store and touchless car wash. Featuring Hot Stuff Pizza, gas, gro-ceries, ATM and “pay at the pump”. We mean it when we say fast, friendly and clean! Open 24 hours. Locally owned.

PENNINgToN SquARE • F-10 1st St. & Pennington Ave., Thief River Falls 218-681-4552 • Ad pg. 34Open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Touchless car wash, ATM and “pay at the pump”.

PETRo PuMPER • A-8 Hwy. 59 N. and Hwy. 1, Thief River Falls 218-681-3546 • Ad pg. 31Open 24 hours. Gas, diesel and groceries. Check out our new pet wash!

purdy’s shoe sTore • E-9 209 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-2608 • 1-800-511-5759 [email protected] • Ad pg. 33Discover why people travel over 200 miles to visit Purdy’s. A must stop, you’ll find the largest selection of womens, mens and childrens shoes, boots and athletic footwear. You’ll also find an ever expanding line of casual clothing. Great selec-tion, great service and great prices are what you’ll find at Purdy’s Shoe Store. No sales tax on clothing or shoes!

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Shopping Downtown Thief River Falls

Bridal | Prom | Casual Wear | Tuxedo Rental | Accessories

Mon., Tues., Fri.: 10 am-6 pm Wed.: 10 am-5:30 pm

Thurs.: 10 am-7 pm Sat. 10 am-3 pm

218-681-3100 • 212 laBree Ave. n., thief River Falls

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

113 e. 2nd St. Thief River Falls

218-681-1257Home Decor • Tea Rooms

Gifts & Cards • Gourmet Foods

• Casual, work, dress, athletic footwear and apparel• All major brands: SmartWool, Nike, Red Wing, Rockport, Irish Setter, etc.• Special orders available

209 LaBree Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN [email protected]

You’d have to visit many different stores

to match our selection of footwear.

218-681-2608 • 1-800-511-5759

218-681-8242208 N. LaBree, Thief River Falls

201 N Horace AveDowntown, Thief River Falls

218-681-2932/1-800-570-3784• Thief River Falls’ only full service drug store, with decades of pharmaceutical care!

• 6,000 sq. ft. gift showroom!

• 1-hour photo, passports and instant digital printing!


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RIVER CITy gIFTS 416 N. Atlantic., Thief River Falls (in Northland Produce) 218-681-2420 • Ad pg. 31Flags, windsocks, wind spinners, wind chimes. Seasonal yard & home décor, unique gifts. Bird seed and feeders. Top quality pet food & treats. Bulk garden seed. Christmas trees & wreaths.

RV SPoRTS • AA-9 1412 3rd St. W., Thief River Falls • 218-681-1007 1-800-826-5403 • www.rvsports.com • Ad pg. 37A world-class Arctic Cat snowmobile and ATV dealer plus Honda motorcycles, ATVs and scooters. Side-by-sides, parts, clothing and accessories.

susie’s seWinG Corner • K-9 1845 U.S. Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-1006 • Ad pg. 37Thief River Falls’ only sewing and quilt shop with a wide variety of fabrics and accessories for quilters.

THRIFTy WHITE PHARMACy • E-9 201 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-2932 • 1-800-570-3784 • Ad pg. 33 1 hour digital photo, 6,000 ft. gift show room and decades of pharmaceutical care.

TIME WEll SPENT • E-9 113 E. 2nd St., Thief River Falls • 218-681-1257 • Ad pg. 33Looking for a place to shop for unique home decor, gifts and cards, books or gourmet foods? You will enjoy an unforget-table experience at Time Well Spent. Time Well Spent of-fers specialty sandwiches, soups, desserts and beverages. Dine-in or carry-out.

TWo FoolS VINEyARd 12501 240th Ave. S.E., Plummer, MN 56748 7 mi. S. of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 59, 4 mi. E. (past 7 Clans Casino), and 2-1/2 mi. S. on 240th Ave. S.E. 218-465-4655 • Ad pg. 21Just 15 minutes from Thief River Falls. Tours, free tastings, gift shop. Open Saturdays and Sundays, June through Mid-October. Noon-5 p.m. A hidden treasure worth the visit!

antiques

ANNIE’S ATTIC • D-8 321 Main Ave., Thief River Falls • 218-681-6648 • Ad pg. 33Eclectic shop featuring art glass, cast iron skillets, cof-fee grinders, Depression glass, hat pins, farm tools, Fostoria glassware, jewelry, kitchen collectibles, Native crafts, paintings and prints, pottery, radios, tobacco tins, tools, toys and dolls, vintage hand-crafted items, used furniture etc. Gift certificates available. Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; May-mid Dec.

Diamonds & Designs

Purdy’s Shoe Store

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bird watchingSee Day Trips pg. 16, Northwestern Minnesota is one of the best bird watching areas in the United States, with over 280 species of birds at the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge alone. Also, new for bird watchers, is the fabulous Pine to Prairie Birding Trail described on pg. 36 of this Guide. Get ready for some great sight-ings and don’t forget to bring your binoculars and birding check lists! Birding brochures and information on the Pine to Prairie Trail available at the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2042 Hwy. 1 West, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

thief river falls BMX/ skate parkThe Thief River Falls BMX/Skate Park, located at the south end of the Franklin Middle School grounds, is a supervised facility open to the public. All persons using the facility must sign an “Agreement for Use of the BMX/Skate Park” waiver. Students under 18 must have a parent and/or guardian present to sign the waiver before they will be allowed to use the facility. The park is open during the summer months of June, July, and August. Helmets and pads are available for use at the park. Please call the park at 681-6963 or the Community Education office at 218-681-8711, ext. 244 for specific dates and times dur-ing the summer or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the park. The park is also an “ABA” sanctioned bike race track. The dates and times of the races will be announced in the spring of the year.

the great outdoorsOne of our best attractions is the Great Outdoors! Pursue your favorite activity, such as snowmobiling, hunting, boating, golfing, tubing, fishing or bird watching. Pick your pastime and join us in Thief River Falls!

These ladies took the bus for a great day of golfing.

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Prowler Hockey


pine to prairie birding trail

cross-country skiing Located west of Newfolden, MN. Old Mill State Park offers six miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Skis and snowshoes are available for rent at the park. There is a shelter with a stove and fireplace for a quick warm up. Outdoor toilets are located in the campground, group camp and picnic area. Water is avail-able behind the park office. For more information contact Old Mill State Park at 218-437-8174.

curlingTHIEF RIVER FAllS CuRlINg CluB • A-8 Hwy. 59 W., Thief River Falls • 218-681-3202Restaurant, bonspiels, league curling.

fishing

You’ll find excellent fishing year-round (ice fishing, too!) on the rivers. Walleye, Northern Pike, Catfish, Small Mouth Bass and Pan Fish.

frisbee golf Located at the south half of Lion’s Park on Nora Street, our nine-hole Frisbee Golf Course is open to the public free of charge. The course offers concrete tee pads, permanent mounted disc baskets, and custom-made tee signage. Bring your own discs and come ready to enjoy a game of “disc golf”!

golf courses Golfing is a great way to enjoy a sunny summer day with the whole family. It is also excellent exercise. From the water hazards to the sand traps, Northwestern Minnesota golf courses provide plenty of challenging opportunities for everyone, so head to one of our golf courses.

FoSSToN golF CluB 218-435-6535Public course open April-October. Nine holes, par 36, grass greens. Lessons available. Riding and pull carts. Pro shop, clubhouse and driving range.

MINAkWA golF CluB Crookston, MN 56716 • 218-281-1773Nine holes of golf, par 34. Lessons available. Riding and pull carts. Rentals, pro shop, restaurant and driving range. Open to the public.

oAk kNollS golF CluB Hwy. 32 S., Red Lake Falls • 218-253-4423Nine hole, par 36. Grass greens located along the river. Club and cart rentals, on-site snacks.

SANd HIll RIVER golF CouRSE Fertile, MN 56540 • 218-945-3535Public course, nine holes, grass greens, driving range, put-ting & chipping green, riding and pull carts, pro shop and on-site snacks.

THIEF RIVER golF CluB • F-1 1 mile N. on Hwy. 32, Thief River Falls 218-681-2955 • Coupon pg. 37 www.thiefrivergolfclub.comThe golf gem of northwest Minnesota. Play our beautiful 18 hole bent grass greens. Full bar and restaurant. Conference meetings and corporate outings welcome. Tuesday is “La-dies’ Day” and Wednesday is “Men’s Day.” Enjoy a round of golf along the beautiful Thief River.

VAllEy golF CouRSE 2407 Riverroad N.W., East Grand Forks, MN 56721 218-773-1207Public course, 18 holes of golf, par 72. Open mid-April to mid-October. Riding and pull carts. On-site snacks, rentals, pro shop. Grass greens.

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Attention bird lovers! The Thief River Falls area is included in Minnesota’s FIRST

birding trail, a 223 mile route from Fergus Falls to the shores of Lake of the Woods.

With 45 separate sites and side trips along the way, bird watchers and lovers of

wildlife will find this a virtual paradise! Note: the trail is now connected to Manitoba’s

birding trail to form an international birding trail!

Situated at the juncture of 3 major ecosystems—tall

grass prairie, boreal forests and aspen parkland—

this Northwestern Minnesota trail provides a

unique collection of habitats which provide homes

for a tremendous variety of birds. Agassiz National

Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the

state of Minnesota, is an incredible birding treasure,

located just a short drive from Thief River Falls. The

Refuge is a haven for as many as 280 species of

birds. Look for a complete birding checklist and Pine

to Prairie booklet at the Thief River Falls Convention

and Visitors Bureau.


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A Local Race

• ArcticCatsnowmobiles, ATVs,side-by-sides,parts,clothing andaccessories • Alumasnowmobile

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Huge selection of quilt fabrics and accessories!

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These are the best greens around!Visitor Guide special!

Buy one green fee and cart for $59.00 and

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hunting With over 2 million acres of public hunting land to choose from, the Thief River Falls area offers hunters choices of moose, bear, deer, ducks, ruffed and sharptail grouse and woodcock. This is also a growing area for geese populations, making this area an untapped bonanza for waterfowlers.

To order a Northwest Minnesota Hunting Guide contact: Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau 218-686-9785 or log onto our website www.visittrf.com

For information regarding licensing and hunting regulations contact: Department of Natural Resources 612-296-6157. www.dnr.state.mn.us

For travel information contact: Explore Minnesota Tourism 651-296-5029 or 1-800-657-3700. www.exploreminnesota.com

ice skatingThief River Falls has two large indoor arenas: the Ralph En-gelstad Arena and the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. Both offer recreational ice skating. To receive the ice skating sched-ule call the Ralph Engelstad Arena office at 218-681-3545.

indoor recreation THIEF RIVER RACquETBAll CluB & FITNESS CENTER • I-8 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls • 218-681-6709

sleddingHartz Park, located on Riverside Avenue along the river, of-fers a huge hill for sledding. Sledders can enter the area through the National Guard Armory parking lot which is located on Highway 32.

snowmobiling the northwoods of Mn Thief River Falls has access to more than 500 miles of groomed trails that interconnect to over 1,500 miles of trails in northwest Minnesota. Thief River Falls is a snowmobile hub for northwest Minnesota with five different trails lead-ing out of the city. Snowmobilers can choose from countless daily loop rides ranging from 50-200 miles. Snowmobiling was born in this part of Minnesota and the many food and fuel stops along the trails welcome all riders, whatever their brand.

Trails to the west connect with the North Dakota trail system at the communities of Oslo and Hallock. Trails to the north connect to the community of Roseau and from there to the Canadian border and east to the Warroad and Baudette trail systems. To the south, riders take trails that connect with Bemidji and Detroit Lakes. Each trail is unique in offering a variety of terrain including river riding and picturesque wilder-ness trails.

Arctic Cat snowmobiles have been manufactured in Thief River Falls for over 35 years. The Arctic Cat plant is listed as having one of the top 250 plant tours in the nation in the book entitled “Watch It Made In The USA: A Visitors Guide To The Companies That Make Your Favorite Products.” Plant tours are free of charge and offered weekdays at 1 p.m. (See Tours on page 20). For trail maps contact the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 2042 State Hwy. 1 N.E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. You may also call 218-686-9785 or log onto our website at www.visittrf.com

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snowmobiling in pennington county The birthplace of the Arctic Cat snowmobile, this is some of the best snowmobiling in the country. Lots of snow and hun-dreds of miles of trail make this a true Winter Wonderland!

snowMoBile CluBsgoodRIdgE TRAIl BlAzERS Goodridge, MN 56725 • 218-378-4588

THIEF RIVER FAllS SNo dRIFTERS 1023 Atlantic Ave. N., P.O. Box 51, Thief River Falls 218-689-0280 • 218-681-7423

snowMoBile TRailsdoWNToWN See city map on pg. 13

goodRIdgE/4g SNoWMoBIlE TRAIlS Open: Trail, Clearwater, Gully, etc; Connects with the Wa-piti Trail system out of Thief River Falls, the Fourtown Trail system and the Riverland Trail System of Trail, Clearwater, Gully, etc.

RIVERlANd NoRTH TRAIlGroomed trail connecting Thief River Falls with Red Lake Falls.

WAPITI TRAIl Connects with Big Red Lake Bog and McTrail System Trails. Trail cuts through willow and poplar stands, frequent sight-ings of wildlife.

sporting goods HuNTER’S ouTlET • D-9 206 Knight Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-3030 • Ad this pg.Over 1,800 firearms (new and used), ammo, muzzle loading,

optics, bows & archery accessories with pro-staff services, deer stands & blinds, gun safes & cabinets, huge inven-tory of hunting and shooting accessories including apparel. YOUR OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS!

lEgENdS SPoRTINg goodS • K-9 1845 U.S. Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-1006 • Ad pg. 37Area’s only sporting goods store.

RV SPoRTS • AA-9 1412 3rd St. W., Thief River Falls 218-681-1007 • 1-800-826-5403 www.rvsports.com • Ad pg. 37A world-class Arctic Cat snowmobile and ATV dealer plus Honda motorcycles, ATVs and scooters. Side-by-sides, parts, clothing and accessories.

swimmingFRANklIN MIddlE SCHool INdooR Pool • J-4 300 Spruce Ave. S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-8065

PuBlIC BEACH AT lAFAVE PARk • H-7 Taft and Crocker Ave., Thief River Falls • 218-681-2519

tennis

ENgElSTAd PARk • H-10 1st St. and Crocker Ave., Thief River Falls

FRANklIN MIddlE SCHool • K-11 300 Spruce Ave. S., Thief River Falls

trap shootingTHIEF RIVER FAllS TRAP CluB 218-681-1848Offers three traps. Clubhouse with full kitchen. Private groups welcome. Shooting: Mon. 5 p.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. or by appointment. Also, Northwest Sporting Clays with 15 fields

including a 60’ tower. Shooting: Wed. 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. or by appointment. Mon. night 5 p.m. active league team participation.

tubing

VoyAgEuR’S VIEW CAMPgRouNd & TuBINg 1/2 mile North of Red Lake Falls on Co. Rd. 13 218-253-4329 • Ad pg. 19 www.voyageursview.com

walking & multi- purpose trails RIVERWAlk Thief River Falls, MN 56701 218-681-3720 • See page 23Many miles of walking and biking trails through town along the Red Lake and Thief Rivers. Passes by nine city parks, three forest trails, the dam, and historical sites such as the Soo Line Railroad Depot. Maps are available at the Travel Information Center and the Parks and Recreation Depart-ment.

AgASSIz RECREATIoN TRAIl (A.R.T.) 32 mi. trail from Ulen, MN through Syre, Twin Valley and Gary to Fertile • 218-584-5169The trail consists of two 10 foot wide treadways for snowmo-biling, hiking, biking, bird watching, horseback riding, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing and dog sledding. Also open to ATVs. Camping is available in Ulen and Twin Valley.

GreenWood parK & reCreaTion area • P-13 Thief River Falls • Located on the east side of the Red Lake River on Greenwood St. • 218-681-2519Natural trails, cross-country skiing and an environmental learning lab.

thief river falls area fishing

The Red Lake River, in the

Thief River Falls area, offers

excellent fishing. Whether

you’re in waders, a float tube,

canoe or just fishing from

the bank, the opportunity

for walleyes, northern pike,

smallmouth bass, crappies

and a host of other species is

good.

Accessing the river is not

a problem with two boat

landings within the city limits.

You can also get to the river

through both city parks and

below the dam.

Waterfowl and small game

hunters coming to the

Thief River Falls area should

remember to pack a fishing

rod. There is a fall run of

walleyes in the Red Lake River.

Walleyes will move upriver

and hold below the dam in

October—a jig and minnow

is all it takes. With parking lots

on both sides of the river and

a walkway on the east side,

access is easy.

Hunt in the morning, fish

the Red Lake River in the

afternoon. Visitors to the Thief

River Falls area can have the

best of both worlds! 206 Knight Ave. N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

218-681-3030


moving to thief river fallsIf you’ve chosen to move your home or business to Thief River Falls, you’ll find useful information here about the area. For more information, contact the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau at 218-686-9785, log onto our website at www.visittrf.com or contact the Community Development Director at 218-681-2500.

Families take the

bus to the beach at

LaFave Park.

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educationThief river falls sChool disTriCT • E-9 Administrative Offices: 230 LaBree Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8711 (P) • 218-681-3252 (F) www.trf.k12.mn.us See ad page 41 Independent School District 564 is committed to develop-ing individual abilities of all students and is focused on continuous improvement. Several opportunities for success in academics, technology, athletics and arts are available. We believe in all students reaching their highest potential!

THIEF RIVER FAllS EduCATIoN foundaTion • E-9 230 LaBree Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8711 ext. 228 www.trfeducationfoundation.com [email protected] Thief River Falls Education Foundation exists to promote innovative educational opportunities in School District #564 through partnerships involving alumni, parents, educators, businesses, and the greater community.

PuBliC sChoolsarea learninG CenTer • E-9 230 LaBree Ave. S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-8711Grades 9-12.

CHAllENgER ElEMENTARy SCHool • F-16 Pennington Ave. and Cty. Rd. 61, Thief River Falls 218-681-2345Pre-school, Kindergarten-Grade 5.

FRANklIN MIddlE SCHool • J-11 300 Spruce Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-8813Grades 6-8.

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NoRTHlANd CoMMuNITy & TECHNICAl CollEgE • L-6 1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls 218-683-8800 • 1-800-959-6282 www.northlandcollege.edu • Ad belowNorthland Community and Technical College has campuses located in Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks, MN. Northland is an accredited college that provides technical and liberal arts education in more than 80 different pro-grams and offers student life, fine arts, basketball, football, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

PRivaTe sChoolsST. BERNARd’S CATHolIC SCHool • D-9 117 Knight Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-15393 yr. old Pre-school, 4-5 yr. old Pre-Kindergarten and all day Kindergarten through the 5th grade.

ST. JoHN’S luTHERAN SCHool • P-15 Sortberg Dr., 15671 158th St. N.E., Thief River Falls 218-681-7753 Daycare, 3 year old Pre-school, 4-5 year old Pre-Kindergar-ten and all day Kindergarten through grade 12.

THE NoRTHERN ExPRESSIoNS SCHool oF THE ARTS • D-10 Contact Bill Stock at 218-681-8672The Northern School of the Arts is a tuition free Arts Mag-net school for Northwest Minnesota housed at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, allowing 11th and 12th grade students in-depth study in drama, creative writing, visual arts, media arts or music. Students spend a block of time in their individual art area and the rest of the day is spent taking general classes at Lincoln High School.

Thief RiveR falls Public schoolsIndependent School District 564“A Community Partnership Focused on Education”

www.trf.k12.mn.us

Phone 218-681-8711

fax 218-681-3252


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employersARCTIC CAT INC. • A-12 601 Brooks Ave. S., in Thief River Falls 218-681-8558 • Ad pg. 37

CENTRAl BoIlER • 35 mi. North of Thief River Falls 20502 160th St., Greenbush, MN 56726 1-800-248-4681 • Ad pg. 45 CentralBoiler.comCentral Boiler of Greenbush manufactures efficient outdoor wood, wood pellet and corn furnaces. Our fast growing company offers a competitive employment package. Call for details on our current employment opportunities. Visit our website to see our complete product lines.

dIgI-kEy CoRPoRATIoN • A-13 701 Brooks Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-6674 • www.digikey.com Ad pg. 7Digi-Key Corporation was founded in Thief River Falls in 1972. Today, the company is the fifth largest distributor of electronic components in North America and one of the fastest growing distributors in the world. Digi-Key stocks products from 440 manufacturers, shipping them to custom-ers in more than 170 countries.

JoBS, INC. • F-8 Offices in City Hall–the remodeled Soo Line Depot, 405 E. 3rd St., Thief River Falls [email protected] • Ad pg. 43Jobs, Inc. is the catalyst for economic development activi-ties in the Thief River Falls area. It provides a variety of ser-vices from site selection, labor analysis, utilities, housing to developing financial packages. Thief River Falls is known for its entrepreneurial spirit. Jobs, Inc. is ready to help you “Capture the Spirit.”

norThWesT BeveraGe, inC. • BB-14 1320 Greenwood St. W., Thief River Falls 218-681-1735 • Ad pg. 9Area distributor of Anheuser-Busch. Also distributor of Chip-pewa Spring and Kandiyohi bottled water. Water machines and 5-gallon bottles available for home or office delivery. Kandiyohi is available with fluoride in 5 gallon bottles and can be found at select local convenience stores and res-taurants.

quICk PRINT CENTER • D-8 320 Knight Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-1772 • Ad pg. 45 [email protected] one-stop print center in Thief River Falls. Consider us your office away from home. We provide a full range of ser-vices, including quality commercial printing, fax and copy service. Free in-town delivery to conferences and meetings, quick turn-around, high speed copies, full color copies and complete binding.

SJoBERg’S CABlE T.V. • D-8 315 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-3044 • 1-800-828-8808 Ad pg. 43

THE TIMES • E-8 324 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls • 218-681-4450 www.trftimes.com • Ad pg. 43

THIEF RIVER FAllS REgIoNAl AIRPoRT • South of F-19 2 mi. S. on County Hwy. 17 (Pennington Ave.), Thief River Falls Flight Reservations 1-800-221-1212 Flight Information 218-681-6688 Aircraft Maintenance & Charters 218-681-5585 Hertz Rentals 218-681-4111 www.citytrf.net • Ad inside front coverServiced by Delta Airlines’ 12 flights per week to Minne-apolis/St. Paul.

child careChild Care Resource and Referral is a division of the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Choosing quality child care is an important aspect to a happy, healthy child. The Child Care Resource and Referral office provides the necessary information parents need when choosing a child care pro-gram to fit their needs. Call 1-800-KidsEtc.

dISCoVERy PlACE EARly lEARNINg CENTER • F-12 305 E. Nora St., Thief River Falls 218-681-5202 We are a non-profit child care center that provides care and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

financialBoRdER STATE BANk • L-11 1528 Hwy 59 S.E., Thief River Falls • 218-681-8085 www.borderstatebank.com • Ad pg. 44As an independent community bank, Border State provides a full range of progressive financial products and services while keeping our lending decisions local. 24 hour ATM ser-vice available in Thief River Falls, Middle River, Greenbush, Roseau, and International Falls. Other locations include Badger and Baudette. Welcome to the Northland-Home of Border State Bank, Community Banking at Its Best!

Northland College Class with mannequin.

uTiliTiesfor the City of Thief River Falls

and the Surrounding AreaCable TV ServiceGarden Valley (serving St. Hilaire) .............1-800-488-8260

Sjoberg’s Cable (serving Thief River Falls) ............ 681-3044

Electric Companies Ottertail Power Co (serving St. Hilaire) .............. .281-3632

Red Lake Electric (serving rural St. Hilaire, Goodridge). .......................253-2168

Water/Sewer/Garbage Goodridge .............................................378-4689

St. Hilaire ...............................................964-5257

Thief River Falls ......................................681-4145

Gas Company MN Energy Resources .......................1-800-889-9508

Telephone Companies Garden Valley (serving St. Hilaire) .............1-800-448-8260Qwest (serving Thief River Falls) ............. 1-800-244-1111



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ToP Ten eMPloyeRs

Employer # Employed

Digi-Key Corp ...................2320

Arctic Cat, Inc. .................1400

Sanford Medical Center ....525

Thief River Falls School District ....................460

Walmart .............................250

Northern Pride, Inc. ...........200

Northland Community & Technical College ............195

Occupational Development Center, Inc. . .......................130

Pennington, County of ......125

Thief River Falls, City of ................................. 101

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NoRTHERN STATE BANk • Main Branch E-8, Walk-In Branch E-9, Hugo’s Branch F-10 Main Bank: 102 E. Third St. Walk-in Branch: 214 E. Third St. Hugo’s Market Branch: First St. & Pennington Ave. www.nsbtrf.com Ad pg. 43Northwestern Minnesota’s leading independent bank and insurance agency. Locally owned and operated since 1935, NSB’s “community first” philosophy provides full service banking and customer service at its best, with free U.S. cash machine network and three Thief River Falls banking locations. Member FDIC.

Wells farGo • E-9 208 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls 218-681-1930 Ad pg. 45Wells Fargo prides itself in being your one-stop local financial solutions store for personal, business or agricultural needs. Our experienced professional staff offers the outstanding personal service you deserve and expect. Wells Fargo has the products and services to meet your needs. Lobby Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drive-Up Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to Noon

health careSANFoRd WEllNESS CENTER THIEF RIVER FAllS 120 LaBree Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-683-4367 • www.sanfordhealth.org Ad inside back coverComprehensive fitness facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment. Day Pass $6 per day. Access 24/7. Must be 18 years or older or be accompanied by guardian. Member-ships available.

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visiToR seRviCesFor answers to your visitor needs,

please contact the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), located at 2042 State Hwy. 1 N. E.

[email protected] • www.visittrf.com

Travel Information Center ....................... 218-681-3720Pennington County Courthouse .............218-683-7000City Hall ................................................... 218-681-2943Community Development Director ........ 218-681-2500Parks & Recreation Department ............ 218-681-2519Tourist Information, Explore Minnesota Tourism ..............................1-800-657-3700Towing Service & AAA ........................... 218-681-2277HERTZ ...................................................... 218-681-4111 1-800-654-3131Taxi .......................................................... 218-681-6666Community Bus – T.H.E.Bus ..................218-681-6760(Handicapped Accessible) or 1-800-584-7020Super Highway Tours ...............................218-681-8115Royal Limousine Service ........................ 218-681-1222Bergan Travel ........................................... 218-681-4100Ralph Engelstad Arena ........................... 218-681-2183

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SANFoRd MEdICAl CENTER THIEF RIVER FAllS 120 LaBree Ave. S., Thief River Falls 218-681-4240 • www.sanfordhealth.org Ad inside back coverSanford Thief River Falls is your integrated health partner providing in both the clinic and hospital setting. Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls offers 24/7 Emergency Room services with doctors on site and provides full-service care for patients requiring medical stays.

SANFoRd ClINIC THIEF RIVER FAllS 1720 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls 218-681-4747 • www.sanfordhealth.org Ad inside back coverOur comprehensive clinic provides specialty and urgent care for people of all ages. An ambulatory surgery center makes same day surgery options possible and we understand your need for convenience with an on-site pharmacy. When hos-pitalization is needed, our caregivers admit patients to San-ford Medical Center Thief River Falls, or seamlessly connect you to the specialized care available within Sanford Health. Urgent care open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

insuranceTHuNE INSuRANCE NETWoRk • K-10 1511 Hwy. 59 S. (Northland Plaza), Thief River Falls 218-681-1714 • www.thuneinsurance.com • Ad pg. 44The largest agency in northwest Minnesota. We are your insurance and benefits partner for your commercial and personal needs. Operating in the TRF area for the past 80 years, we understand coverage unique to the region. As an independent agency with offices in TRF, Roseau, and Baudette, we represent over 25 companies to serve your specific insurance requirements.

groups/organizationsTHE PENNINgToN CouNTy HuMANE SoCIETy P.O. Box 64, Thief River Falls • 218-681-8045The Pennington County Humane Society is a non-profit or-ganization which exists to promote respect for animal life, works to prevent animal homelessness and abuse, and provides community education regarding the humane and ethical treatment of animals. It is the policy of the society to promote humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection; to seek to return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners.

real estateanderson realTy • D-7 601 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls • 218-681-4087 1-800-861-4960 • www.trfrealty.com • Ad pg. 44 Maryel Anderson, Broker.

Genereux realTy, inC. • D-11 304 Riverside S., Thief River Falls 218-681-4663 • 1-800-447-0382 www.genereuxrealty.com • Ad pg. 43

We’d like to welcome visitors and newcomers to join us for worship.

Enjoying winter.

ABuNdANT lIFE luTHERAN ChurCh (aflC) • F-18 1602 Pennington Ave. S. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-2300 Worship: Sunday 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Service broadcast on KKAQ 1460 am abundantlifechurchtrf.org

evanGeliCal CovenanT ChurCh • E-8 1425 E. 3rd St. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-4449 Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Descipleship Groups: Sun. 11 a.m. Wed. night kids & youth program 7 p.m. www.trfcovchurch.org

evanGeliCal free ChurCh • C-9 211 Arnold Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-3855 Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Wed. College Supper & Bible Study 6 p.m., AWANA 6:30 p.m., Youth Group 7 p.m. www.trfefc.org

ouR SAVIouR’S luTHERAN ChurCh (aflC) • N-13 2075 Hwy. 59 S.E. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-4643 Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m.

REdEEMER luTHERAN ChurCh (elCa) • J-12 1300 E. Nora St. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-3390 Services: Sat. 5 p.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. (Sept.-May) Sun. 10:00 a.m. (June-Aug.) Sunday School: Sun. 9:15 a.m. www.redeemertrf.com

river of life ChurCh • L-11 1563 Hwy. 59 S. (Next to McDonalds) Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-1469 Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Kid Church & Youth Group: Sunday 10 a.m.

ST. BERNARd’S CATHolIC CoMMuniTy • D-9 105 Knight Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-3571 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day 9 a.m.) stbernardtrf.org

TriniTy luTheran ChurCh (elCa) • F-8 325 Horace Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-1310 Sunday Holy Communion: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:25 a.m. www.trinitylutherantrf.com

uniTed MeThodisT ChurCh • F-9 116 Horace Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-4388 Worship: Sunday 10 a.m. (Seasonal on Wednesdays) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (Sept.-May) www.umctrf.org

zion luTheran ChurCh (elCa) • D-7 505 Main Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-3296 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Education Hour: 9:30 a.m. Summer Schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. www.ziontrf.org


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Thief River Falls Guide 2011