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Sports - Page 1B EDNESDAY, W AUGUST 4, 2021 $ 00 1 Volume 110, Number 31 • www.trftimes.com Newsstand Price Protest expenses are trickling in through County Board on a beginning to trickle in. The visement. the new market value of the 9,000 square feet will be de- Counties to be semimonthly basis. county also doesn’t know “There’s an interest in property. After that time voted to commercial space. In an interview with The whether other enforcement this project, but we need to frame, the firm would pay The remainder will be used reimbursed by Times, County Coordinator agencies will be submitting do a little investigating our- the full amount. MAK Prop- for 93 apartment units and Kevin Erickson said out-of- bills to Pennington County selves,” said County Board erties believes it would pay an indoor parking garage. A Enbridge town law enforcement has or submitting them directly Chairperson Neil Peterson. an estimated $106,222 in separate daycare will be lo- needed about 50 hotel rooms to MPUC. MAK Properties is plan- annual taxes for years 6 cated on the north side of the through MPUC over the past week. Some County Board dis- ning to build The Angle, a through 10. That amount property. law enforcement officers are cussed instituting a no- $17 million residential/com- doesn’t include what it may MAK Properties would by April Scheinoha housed at Ralph Engelstad wake ordinance on the mercial project, near Valley pay for a separate daycare it like to start on the project as Reporter Arena, where the county has Thief River due to Assisted Living in Thief plans to build on the parcel. soon as this fall. Tenants also set up an emergency op- drought conditions and River Falls. The firm would Marc Kuhn, who ap- have already been secured The bills have been trick- erations center. the potential for blue- like the county to abate new peared virtually along with for the commercial proper- ling in for the out-of-town Enbridge has provided green algae. Three years taxes on the project for the Corey Hanson, told the com- ties. law enforcement presence payment to the ago, the county enacted a first five years. It would still missioners that the project County Board ac- needed at the Enbridge Line Public Utilities Commission similar ordinance. County pay the amount of taxes due wouldn’t be developed but cepted the low bid for 3 protest site south of Thief to reimburse counties that Board took the matter under for the vacant land. Cur- for this property tax incen- culvert replacements River Falls. At its meeting have incurred increased law advisement. rently, that amount is $250 tive. along a section of Pen- Tuesday, July 27, the Pen- enforcement expenses due to Commissioners heard for the vacant land valued at MAK Properties plans to nington County State Aid nington County Board ap- the protests. a request from MAK $10,300. construct a 130,000 square- Highway 6. Jeff Olson Con- proved allowing those bills At this point, Pennington Properties for a tax Starting in year six and foot building to house both struction had the low bid of to be paid on a weekly basis County doesn’t have a ball- abatement. County Board through year 10, taxes residential and commercial $28,172 to take out the 25 instead of needing to go park figure as bills are just took the matter under ad- would be abated on 50% of properties. Of that amount, (Continued on Page 11) RiverFest returns to TRF Reinbold is formally charged by April Scheinoha Reporter

Authorities continue to search for Eric James Rein- bold, 44, Oklee. He has now been formally charged with murdering his wife, Lissette. Reinbold has been charged with felony second degree murder – intentional murder and felony second degree murder. The com- plaint was signed Friday, July 30 in Pennington County District Court. According to the com- plaint, Lissette Reinbold “suffered multiple sharp force injuries to her neck, torso and upper extremi- ties.” The medical examiner provisionally determined that she had died from blood Lissette Reinbold loss as a result of multiple sharp force injuries due to an assault. The manner of death was determined to be homicide. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for informa- tion leading to his apprehen- It was a comfortably pleasant afternoon/evening for concert goers attending the RiverFest music festival in Thief River sion. To submit a tip, call 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877- Falls Saturday. Inside this edition of The Times are many pictures from that event and others held last weekend. 926-8332) or go to www.us- marshals.gov/tips. Authorities were alerted about Lissette Reinbold’s in- Superintendent explains levy juries at about 9:15 a.m. Fri- day, July 9. EMTs were dispatched to the Reinbold home, 10583 340th Ave. S.E. referendum request to School Board in Oklee. Upon arriving at the vember. (Bonds for capital im- land and buildings. There scene, EMTs encountered a It has been 17 On July 12, the Board of provement projects cannot will be no taxes paid for sea- boy leaving on a bicycle. He Eric James Reinbold Education approved a mo- be used for operating ex- sonal recreational residen- told them that his mom was years since tion to present an operating penses, and funds from oper- tial property, either. laying on the ground and he he told authorities that he voters were levy to taxpayers. The Dis- ating levies cannot be used If approved, the levy was going to get his stepdad, awoke to find his mom’s ve- trict proposes to renew an for building or construction would generate an addi- who was staying at a camper hicle outside even though presented a levy existing property tax refer- projects.) tional $2 million per year for down the road. Upon driving she was supposed to work at endum of $90.04 per pupil If the expiring levy is not the District. That amounts down the driveway, an EMT 8 a.m. that day in Thief unit that is scheduled to ex- renewed, the impact on a to only 8 percent of the total saw Lissette Reinbold, 34, River Falls. He saw his mom by David Hill pire, and increase the Dis- home valued at $200,000 budget. Roughly 80 percent laying on the ground near a laying on the ground and Editor trict’s general education would drop by $30.66. The of the District’s budget pays vehicle. Blood was visible her face and hands were revenue by $987.53 per impact of renewing the ex- for salaries and benefits. with a puncture wound seen bloody. One of the boys then Donita Stepan, superin- pupil, subject to an annual piring levy and additional The District has three on her neck near her jaw. called their grandfather, tendent of schools in School increase at the rate of infla- levy, as proposed, on prop- priorities for the levy: She was barefoot, and her who called 911. District 564, Thief River tion. erty valued at $200,000 1. Renew and improve 1:1 sandals were located a short Two of their siblings had Falls outlined for the Board Stepan pointed out that would be an increase of technology and the infra- distance from her body. spent the night at Eric Rein- of Education Monday how this would be the first oper- $437.67. structure. (1:1 technology Nearby, a cell phone was bold’s camper. However, they the District would use in- ating levy referendum re- For agricultural property refers to every student hav- wedged under a tire. Dirt allegedly said he was gone come that would be gener- quest presented to voters in (both Homestead and non- ing an electronic device in was on Lissette Reinbold’s when they awoke. One sib- ated by a levy that’s being 17 years, a wonderful testa- homestead), the taxes for order to access the internet face, and flies were on her ling recalled Reinbold wasn’t presented to voters in No- ment, she said, to the fact the proposed referendum for digital course materials, body. EMTs then requested at the camper when he had that the District has been will be based on the value of textbooks and other study law enforcement. used the bathroom at 6 or 7 very fiscally responsible. A the house, garage and one materials.) Computers are Another of Lissette Rein- a.m. The Reinbolds’ daugh- bonding referendum and a acre of land. There will be no renewed every three to four bold’s sons was outside of ter recalled last seeing her levy renewal were approved referendum taxes paid on years, and infrastructure the home. He didn’t know in 2011. the value of agricultural (Continued on Page 11) what had happened. Later, (Continued on Page 11)

DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM 2 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, August 4, 2021 TRF man charged with terroristic threats Felony terroristic the other man “pretty much allegedly observed a man valued at a total of Grand Forks, N.D., was with DWI. He was arrested. threats, felony first rapes” the woman, and her causing property damage at $2,180.67, according to the driving a 1985 Honda Property damage: On degree burglary and mis- kids are afraid of him. He the Enbridge Line 3 protest complaint. He exited the CH250 westbound on Third July 27 at 10:51 a.m., police demeanor fourth degree said he went to the woman’s site. James Shortbear, 26, store carrying bags of the Street. According to the received a report of property criminal damage to home because he had forgot- Chamberlain, S.D., has merchandise and wearing report, the motor scooter damage at 503 State Ave. N. property: On July 25 at ten his wallet. He then saw charges pending for felony some of it. He left his own struck a curb and Chavez Someone had intentionally 1:58 a.m., police received a the other man’s car and criminal damage to proper- shoes, socks and hat at the lost control of it. The motor cut a couple of window report that a man was kick- kicked in the door. However, ty and gross misdemeanor store. scooter then crashed. No screens. ing in a door at Sherwood he contradicted himself and trespassing. While riding Third degree refusal injuries were reported. Theft: On July 27 at Park Townhomes, 1601 said he didn’t know that the horseback, he allegedly to submit to a chemical Chavez has been cited for 11:26 a.m., police received a Greenwood St. E. #104. man was in the apartment damaged stakes and the test: On July 22 at 2:41 driving without valid vehi- report of an internal theft at Wayne Allen Hanson, 36, when he kicked in the door. barbed wire at the top of the a.m., police performed a cle class or type. Walmart. Deana Louise Thief River Falls, has been Hanson denied threatening fence. Shortbear also ripped traffic stop near the inter- DWI: On July 25 at 1:20 Arndt, 52, Goodridge, has charged with felony terror- to kill the other man. Police the silt fence out of the section of Third Street and a.m., police performed a been cited for theft. She istic threats, felony first observed text messages in ground along the chain-link LaBree Avenue. Jason Earl traffic stop near the inter- allegedly stole merchandise. degree burglary and two which Hanson noted the fence. While riding horse- Kjear, 46, Thief River Falls, section of 150th Avenue and If readers have any misdemeanor counts of other man was there and he back, he crossed back and has been charged with third 180th Street. Christopher information about the fourth degree criminal dam- demanded that the woman forth on Highway 32, caus- degree refusal to submit to James Sanders, 24, above crimes, they are age to property. He was open the door before he ing traffic to stop. a chemical test. He was Goodridge, has charges urged to contact the Law arrested. Hanson allegedly kicked it in. The door sus- Vandalism: On July 28 arrested. pending for DWI. He was Enforcement Center at kicked in a door at an apart- tained an estimated $200 in at 1:52 p.m., police received Vehicle theft: On July arrested. 681-6161. ment rented by a woman. damage. A tire on the man’s a report of vandalism out- 24 at 4:24 p.m., police Theft: On July 26 at 6:20 These reports include Another man, as well as the vehicle had been slashed. side of the Justice Center. received a report of a vehi- p.m., police received a names of those charged, woman’s kids, were in the Felony first degree Someone had vandalized cle theft in an alleyway report of theft at 118 Conley arrested or cited with apartment with her at the driving while impaired three personal vehicles between the 300 blocks of Ave. S. Cody Lee Wendell, various crimes and time. Hanson found out and driving after cancel- belonging to county employ- Main and Knight avenues 29, Thief River Falls, has offenses. Depending about the couple’s relation- lation – inimical to pub- ees. One writing stated, north. A Shiner, Texas, man been cited for theft. He upon the circumstances ship, telling the woman that lic safety: On July 22 at “You can’t drink oil.” had left the keys of his 2010 allegedly stole electricity. of a case, charges can be, he was going to kill the 1:32 a.m., police performed Another stated, “Stop Line Ford Expedition inside the Accident: On July 26 at and sometimes are, man. The man was able to a traffic stop near the inter- 3 with genocide and cli- parked vehicle. Someone 9:52 p.m., police received a changed or dropped by leave the home before section of Seventh Street mate.” The third vehicle then stole the vehicle. A Red report of an accident in the law enforcement or attor- Hanson arrived. The and State Avenue. Madeline was scratched with addi- Lake County sheriff’s parking lot of Rivers Bend neys even before the case woman, who said she was Kate Theodoridis, 35, Thief tional writing around it. deputy later located the Apartments. Katrina J. reaches court. sexually involved with both River Falls, has been Felony theft: On July vehicle on the side of a road Horton of Warren backed a Readers should also men, told police that she charged with felony first 21 at 6:27 p.m., police in the 16000 block of 210th 2014 Chevy into the side realize that under the wasn’t afraid of Hanson and degree DWI and driving received a report of a theft St. wall of a garage. No injuries American system of didn’t want him to be after cancellation – inimical at Ronnings. Ricardo Accident: On July 25 at were reported. jurisprudence, those charged. The man allegedly to public safety. She was Martinez, 30, Thief River 6:22 a.m., police received a DWI: On July 27 at 1:18 charged with crimes are said that Hanson had arrested. Falls, has been charged report of an accident near a.m., police performed a innocent until proven texted the woman, saying Felony criminal dam- with felony theft. He was the intersection of Third traffic stop in the 300 block guilty of those crimes in a he was going to assault the age to property and arrested in an alleyway out- Street and Maple Avenue. of Main Ave. N. Reynaldo court of law. man and kill him. Hanson gross misdemeanor tres- side the store. Martinez At the time of the accident, Martinez, 28, Mission, allegedly told police that passing: On July 28 at 7:52 allegedly stole merchandise Jesse Anthony Chavez of Texas, has been charged the woman told him that a.m., the sheriff’s office Nineteen people charged No injuries after two fires No injuries were report- Mike Zawchenuk. The after incidents at protest site ed after two separate fires cause of the fire remains Friday. under investigation. The first fire was report- Firefighters remained on by April Scheinoha structure, utility or of people were allegedly car- • Jessica Lynn Burton, ed at 8:39 a.m. Friday at the scene for about an hour. Reporter pipeline; and obstruction of rying ladders. She began 19, Northfield 313 First St. E., according Later that day, at 8:03 the legal process: recording the incident with • Karla Yesnia Colon- to the Thief River Falls p.m., Thief River Falls fire- Nineteen people have • Danny Bryan Leclaire, a sheriff’s office-issued Aponte, 25, Chicopee, Mass. Police Department. A sleep- fighters were dispatched to been charged in Pennington 28, Shoreline, Wash. video camera. Other law • Jennifer Marie ing woman awoke to find the parking lot of Kruse In County District Court after • Jennifer Guadalupe enforcement agencies hit Dylkowski, 26, Stacy her mattress burning, in St. Hilaire. A Peterbilt two incidents last week at Montano, 22, Burnsville several of the individuals • Adelaide Rose according to Thief River semi was on fire. Beier said the Enbridge Line 3 protest • Danikah Rumi Padilla, with less lethal ammunition Gaughran-Bedell, 21, St. Falls Co-Fire Chief Rick the flames had died down site south of Thief River 25, Whitesville, W.Va. after they climbed over the Paul Beier. She was able to by the time firefighters Falls. • Victor Enrique first fence. Others used lad- • Joshua Aaron escape without injury. arrived. It was unknown The following individuals Puertas, 45, Salt Lake City ders to climb to the top. A Hollamon, 31, Van Nuys, The home sustained who owned the Peterbilt were charged with felony They were charged after rug was then placed over Calif. about $10,000 in damage to semi, which was believed to theft – temporary control they tried to breach a fence the barbed wire. In addi- • Tara Marie Houska, 37, the bedroom. Barry be at least 13 years old. The manifesting an indifference with a vehicle Thursday, tion, they used the rug to Park Rapids Froiland owns the rental fire was determined to be to the rights of the owner; July 29. After the vehicle shield themselves from the • Sadie Marie Luetmer, home, which is rented to electrical in nature. gross misdemeanor tres- stopped, they allegedly less lethal rounds. They 32, Minneapolis passing on critical infra- attached themselves to the tried to breach the second • Nteboheng Miya vehicle, blocking the fence, but law enforcement Mokuena, 26, Miami entrance to the property. sprayed them with chemical • Joseph Donaldkoster One individual, Montano, agents. Some returned to Relich, 26, Eugene, Ore. was lying under the sport the “treaty camp” while oth- • Keegan Lowell utility vehicle while ers sat between the two Robinson, 26, Minneapolis attached to it. fences. A struggle then • Gingger Shankar, 41, A cut team extracted the ensued on a dirt pile Sherman Oaks, Calif. four of them. The area was between law enforcement • John Henry Shimek, blocked for about seven and those individuals. 38, Ogema hours, causing a loss of Arrested were the individu- • Charlotte Leigh Wolf, about $2,088.74. als who stayed between the 20, Minneapolis While a sheriff’s deputy two fences. • Ashley Stecher Wagner, assisted with that incident The following were 29, Berkeley, Calif. that apparently continued charged with trespassing on • Kelly Yvonne into the early morning critical infrastructure, utili- Zwolinski, 30, Scottsdale, hours of Friday, July 30, she ty or pipeline, and obstruc- Ariz. learned that a large group tion of the legal process: Court cases include Expires Expires 8-31-21 8-31-21 dismissed felony charges

A dismissed felony burglary probation to the court for two video call, $135; Megan Mae Diane charge is included in the latest edi- years, chemical assessment. Cullen, 29, Goodridge, 65/60, $125; tion of the Pennington County Michael Gene Holten, 65, Thief Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 21, 681-0644 1845 Hwy. 59 S., TRF Next to Anytime Fitness Citation Disposition Bulletin. The River Falls, charge of public nui- Thief River Falls, driving after sus- Times pays for copies of this public sance – storage or accumulation pension, $185, 90 days in jail information. If it appears in an continued for dismissal, unsuper- stayed for one year, expired regis- online forum other than The Times’ vised probation for three months, tration, $100, 90 days in jail stayed website (www.trftimes.com), it has charge of public nuisance – affect- for one year, charges of failure to been copied. ing peace and safety continued for obey a lawful order and failure to Pennington County dismissal, unsupervised probation mail/deliver certificate of title to Sheriff’s Office cases: Dylan for three months; Marcus James department within time frame Wayne Burkland, 24, Thief River Langevin, 26, Thief River Falls, specified dismissed. Falls, felony charge of first degree fourth degree DWI, $510, 30 days Brynn Ann Kristine Erickson, burglary and misdemeanor in jail stayed for one year, proba- 37, Kennedy, 75/60, $145; charges of domestic assault and tion to the court for one year, com- Jacquelyn Ruth Haller, 47, trespassing were dismissed; plete a chemical assessment within Moorhead, charge of a Move Over Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 24, Viking, 30 days of sentence, charge of third Law – failure to reduce speed until felony charge of fifth degree pos- degree refusal to submit to a chem- passed violation continued for dis- session of a controlled substance ical test dismissed. missal, unsupervised probation for and a gross misdemeanor charge of Christopher Todd Thompson, six months; Justice Rose introduction of contraband into a 24, Crookston, fourth degree DWI, Hannestad, 26, Northwood, N.D., jail facility were dismissed. $210, 90 days in jail considered to violation of Hands-Free Law – Thief River Falls Police be served, charge of third degree engage in cell phone or video call, Department cases: Travis Bruce refusal to submit to a chemical test $135; Tracy Ann Anderson, 42, Johnson, 32, Thief River Falls, dismissed; Jacob David East Grand Forks, violation of statutory stay of adjudication for a Samuelson, 18, Thief River Falls, Hands-Free Law – engage in cell gross misdemeanor charge of fifth expired registration, $115, driver phone or video call, $135; Patricia degree controlled substance crime who isn’t owner must later produce Ann Bren, 39, Oklee, charge of no – possession and continued, $50, proof of insurance if required, proof of insurance dismissed. supervised probation for two years, $200; Melanie Trapp Mathiason, Alexander Todd Brua, 24, Thief attend support groups, such as 75, Thief River Falls, failure to River Falls, no seat belt worn, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics yield, $135; Eric David Myhre, 43, $110; Brenden James Wilde, 55, Anonymous, on a regular basis as Thief River Falls, no insurance – Thief River Falls, window tint vio- directed by probation agent, obtain driver, $285, driving after revoca- lation, $135; Jeremy Aaron a sponsor with regular sponsor tion, $285 and another charge of no Tostrup, 24, Viking, charge of driv- contact maintained, participate in insurance – driver, $200; Kevin ing after revocation dismissed; mental health services as recom- Leonard Cherf, 45, Winger, charge Lakota Paige Whitefeather, 29, mended by providers, including of expired registration dismissed; Ponemah, instruction permit viola- medication management and indi- Sheree Lynn Cloud, 22, Redby, tion, $135, no insurance – driver, vidual therapy, introduction of con- theft, $135, 30 days in jail stayed $200; Hannah Belle Lindholm, 18, traband into a jail, $210, one year for one year. Newfolden, violation of Move Over in jail stayed for two years, super- Minnesota State Patrol Law – failure to reduce speed until vised probation for two years, con- cases: Benjamin James Haugen, passed, $135; Benedict James San ditions the same as controlled sub- 19, Thief River Falls, no seat belt Jose Malinao, 31, Thief River stance charge, felony charges of worn, $110; Eli Davenport Hewell, Falls, no registration, $185; Travis second degree burglary and motor 22, Gillsville, Ga., 75/60, $145; James Norris, 39, Thief River vehicle theft were dismissed. Morgan Paige Hviding, Falls, 70/60, $125; Benjamin Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 24, 27,Crookston, 65/60, $125; Chad Gerald Owen, 38, Thief River Viking, charge of no seat belt worn Erwin Lavalier, 48, Thief River Falls, charge of no proof of insur- dismissed; Kyle Lee Farland, 42, Falls, no seat belt worn, $110; ance dismissed. Thompson, Iowa, second degree Jerry Andrew Redden, 29, Thief Minnesota Department of driving while impaired, $1,115, one River Falls, 71/55, $145; Thomas Natural Resources cases: year in jail stayed for one year, pro- Kyle Robertson, 34, Pearland, Jeffrey Mark Adams, 58, Milton, bation to the court for one year, Texas, 80/60, $225; Savannah Ann Fla., fishing with an extra line, chemical assessment, charge of Peterson, 22, Plummer, window $135; Daren Alvin Asp, 39, Thief carrying a pistol while under the tint violation, $135, tires extending River Falls, failure to display all- influence of alcohol dismissed; beyond fenders, $50. terrain vehicle registration/decal Travis Lee Holden, 28, Thief River Bradley Jay Carlson, 66, Grand as required, $110; Alicia Rae Falls, fourth degree DWI, $510, 30 Forks, N.D., violation of Hands- Timm, 31, Plummer, game license days in jail stayed for two years, Free Law – engage in cell phone or required, $135. 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Viking man sentenced to prison for Telephone: (218) 681-4450 separate felony burglary and drug charges A Viking man received At the time, Tostrup trail camera footage. tions involving him, Tostrup Office since he was on pro- prison sentences Tuesday, lived east of the rural While in the process of and Olson discussing plans bation out of Red Lake Kathy Svidal July 27 in Pennington Plummer property and drafting a search warrant with others to sell meth and County. Publisher County District Court for about two miles away from for the camper, the investi- other controlled substances. The complaint indicated [email protected] separate felony burglary the hunting cabin. He was gator learned the Red Lake One conversation involved that Olberg has a criminal and drug cases. A co-defen- known to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office had Heaton and Olson dis- history that includes, but dant in the burglary case County sheriff’s investiga- located Tostrup and Daniel cussing a third person com- isn’t limited to, three counts was sentenced Monday, tor due to past drug investi- Sevigny, who possessed the ing to their home to buy of fifth degree possession of July 26. gations. stolen Massey Ferguson. drugs. The other conversa- drugs (all in 2017 and in Jeremy Aaron After the burglary at the Tostrup said he had driven tion involved Heaton saying Hubbard, Pennington and Dave Hill Tostrup, 24, was sentenced hunting cabin, the owner the tractor from Pennington he had received 3.5 grams of Red Lake counties) two Editor for a felony charge of second placed a trail camera on his to Red Lake counties. meth. Heaton separately driving while impaired [email protected] degree burglary. Two felony property. Footage showed a A search warrant was communicated with three offenses (in 2014 in offenses of possession of pickup truck registered to executed later that day for other people regarding Pennington County and stolen property were dis- Bobbie Jo Sevigny. The the camper and grain bins drugs. 2017 in Red Lake County), missed. investigator knew of on Tostrup’s property. Law enforcement was two fifth degree assault For the burglary charge, Sevigny and her husband, Outside of Tostrup’s later granted additional charges (both in Red Lake Tostrup was sentenced to 28 Daniel, from past investiga- home, Chief Red Lake warrants for Olson’s and County in 2014 and 2018), a months in prison to be tions. He also recalled see- County Deputy Brad Tostrup’s Facebook 2006 fifth degree assault served ing an Allis Chalmers trac- Johnson observed a accounts. They found sepa- charge in Pennington Scott DCamp Sports Editor concur- tor for sale on a Facebook Remington shotgun and rate drug-related messages County and a 2020 Polk [email protected] rently buy and sell page. Bobbie Jo Stihl chain saw. The lights between Olson and two County contempt of court with Sevigny had posted it. The were on inside the home. individuals. In one charge. another tractor was similar to one of Not knowing if anyone were instance, a man was seek- Benjamin Gerald case. He the stolen tractors, but it home, he entered the home ing drugs for others, includ- Owen, 38, Thief River was didn’t appear to be the same to ensure officer safety. No ing someone known to the Falls, was sentenced for ordered one. one was home, but the chief PTPDTF officer in prior felony fleeing a peace officer to not use The investigator spoke deputy allegedly saw a drug investigations. In in a motor vehicle. or pos- with the Sevignys’ proba- youth Remington 20-gauge another instance, a woman Misdemeanor charges of April Scheinoha sess tion agent, who had visited pump shotgun. was asking Olson if anyone obstruction of the legal Reporter Jeremy Aaron firearms, them a week earlier. She A search warrant was needed drugs. process and driving after [email protected] Tostrup ammuni- recalled that Daniel later drafted and executed PTPDTF also observed suspension were dismissed. tion or Sevigny had planned to for Tostrup’s home given separate drug-related mes- For the fleeing charge, explo- exchange a tractor for a what the chief deputy had sages between Tostrup and Owen was sentenced to 15 sives. Tostrup was also camper since he and his observed. Tostrup was pro- two individuals. months in prison stayed for ordered to pay $210 in fees wife had been asked to hibited from possessing On Oct. 9, 2019, law three years. Owen was and fines. leave their Warren home. firearms and ammunition enforcement executed a ordered to serve supervised For the same burglary He planned to exchange it per the conditions of his search warrant for the proba- DeDe Coltom case, Bobbie Jo Sevigny, with a Glyndon man. The release from jail at that home. Inside, they found a tion for Sales and 48, Warren, was sentenced probation agent returned to time. pill bottle and a rubber three Marketing 218-681-4450 for a felony charge of motor the Warren home after Inside the home, a hose, both containing years. He [email protected] vehicle theft. Two other hearing about the latest Pennington County sheriff’s methamphetamine residue, was felony charges of motor investigation involving the deputy recovered the youth in Olson’s bedroom. A scale ordered vehicle theft and a felony Sevignys. They weren’t Remington 20-gauge shot- and two large propane to follow charge of aiding and abet- there. gun. It had been stolen from torches were also found all rec- ting a motor vehicle theft The investigator learned the hunting cabin. A leather there. ommen- were dismissed. that a Pine to Prairie Drug gun case, which had also In a living room, 3.78 dations Tom Williams For the former offense, Task Force officer had been stolen from that prop- grams of meth were found of his Sales and Sevigny was granted a five- received a tip that Daniel erty, was found as well. It inside a box along with $300 Benjamin most Marketing year stay of imposition. As a Sevigny had been at contained a firearm at the in cash. Three marijuana recently 218-681-4450 condition of that sentence, Tostrup’s home, 21639 time of the theft, but the grinders and other drug Gerald Owen complet- [email protected] she was ordered to serve 140th St. S.E., Plummer. firearm wasn’t recovered. paraphernalia were also ed chem- supervised probation for Tostrup’s home was soon Law enforcement also found in the home. ical assessment, including five years. She was placed under sur- found a Remington 12- Olson and Heaton have treatment and aftercare. ordered to have no veillance. On Nov. gauge semiautomatic shot- since been sentenced for Owen was ordered to not contact with the vic- 26, the investiga- gun, a Mossberg 12-gauge their roles in the case. use or possess firearms, tim. Sevigny was tor and a Thief semiautomatic shotgun, a Brandeis Jayde ammunition or explosives. ordered to complete River Falls police Stihl chain saw, and three Olberg, 41, Newfolden, He was ordered to provide a all recommendations sergeant allegedly boxes of Winchester .22 cal- was sentenced for felony DNA sample. Owen was in the aftercare plan observed a vehicle iber ammunition. fifth degree possession of a also ordered to pay $210 in as outlined in the driving on proper- Tostrup was also sen- controlled substance. He fees and fines. Douglas Place dis- ty believed to be tenced for a felony charge of was sentenced to 15 months The charges stemmed charge summary owned by the third degree controlled sub- in prison stayed for five from a Dec. 21 incident that and any aftercare owner of the stance crime. Felony years. began after a police officer plan from RiverView Bobbie Jo hunting cabin. charges of fourth degree Olberg observed Owen driving on a Recovery. Given her Sevigny The vehicle was controlled substance crime was frontage road along the completed program- soon stopped. The and conspiracy to commit a ordered 1500 block of Hwy. 59 S. ming, it doesn’t driver said he and second degree controlled to serve According to the complaint, appear that a chemical Tostrup were looking for substance crime were dis- super- the officer followed Owen assessment is necessary at firewood to cut and would missed. vised until road conditions this time. Sevigny was ask permission before cut- For the former offense, proba- allowed him to attempt a ordered to have no contact ting any firewood. Tostrup was sentenced to 27 tion for traffic stop near the inter- with people associated with Afterward, law enforce- months in prison to be five section of Sorteberg Drive (USPS 627-360) alcohol or illegal drugs, ment learned the owner had served concurrently with years. He and Michael Street. (ISSN: 1057-6827) including anyone using earlier reported that some- another case. For his life- Brandeis was However, Owen failed to Published weekly every Wednesday drug paraphernalia. She one had stolen a tree and time, he is banned from Jayde Olberg ordered stop. He eventually stopped by MCM Media LLC, 324 Main was ordered to follow all dragged it to his neighbor’s using or possessing to com- his vehicle on Sorteberg Avenue North, Thief River Falls, mental health program- home in Red Lake County. firearms, ammunition or plete a Drive, admitted his identity MN 56701-1906. ming as recommended, The neighbor was Tostrup. explosives unless his civil chemical assessment and and refused to comply with including therapy, medica- Law enforcement ques- rights are restored. Tostrup comply with all recommen- multiple commands to show tion management and adult tioned the Glyndon man was also ordered to pay dations of his evaluation, his hands. SUBSCRIPTION RATES rehabilitative mental and his father. The man had $210 in fees and fines. including aftercare. Olberg Owen told the officer that Pennington, Red Lake, Marshall, health services. Sevigny posted a picture of a camper Those charges stemmed was ordered to attend his he had paperwork proving Roseau, Kittson and East Half was ordered to not use or that he wished to sell or from an ongoing drug inves- mental health appoint- that his driver’s license possess firearms, ammuni- trade. Bobbie Jo Sevigny tigation in April 2019 that ments as scheduled and fol- wasn’t suspended. He told of Polk Counties...... $44.00/Yr tion or explosives. She was contacted him, wanting to involved Tostrup, Brianna low all recommendations. the officer that he would ...... $30.00/6 Mo ordered to provide a DNA trade a pickup box trailer Lynn Olson and Mikelalen He was ordered to provide a drive away. Owen then left, All Other Addresses With sample. Sevigny was also for it. He declined, and she Heaton. At the time, the DNA sample. Olberg was traveling on 167th Avenue 567 Zip Code ...... $55.00/Yr ordered to pay $210 in fees later wanted to trade it for three of the them lived at also ordered to pay $210 in Northeast and 152nd Street and fines, and $300 in resti- an Allis Chalmers tractor. 711 Atlantic Ave. N. in Thief fees and fines. Northeast until he stopped ...... $38.00/6 Mo tution. The man also spoke with River Falls. The complaints The charge stemmed his vehicle in the 17200 Elsewhere in the U.S.A...... $77.00/Yr Daniel Adam Sevigny Daniel Sevigny to discuss indicated Tostrup and Olson from an Oct. 20 report to block of 152nd Street ...... $46.00/6 Mo has also been charged in details about the sale. were boyfriend and girl- the sheriff’s office that a Northeast. He then exited connection with the case. The man and his father friend. A child also lived at vehicle was parked in the his vehicle, yelling that the Periodicals Postage Paid At He is scheduled to be sen- agreed to trade the camper the home as evidenced by middle of 210th Avenue officer shouldn’t be pulling Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701 tenced Tuesday, Aug. 24. for the Allis Chalmers trac- diapers and a stroller. A Northeast, according to the him over. Given Owen’s The charges stemmed tor without the belly mower. Pine to Prairie Drug Task complaint. The caller said actions, the officer called for POSTMASTER: from a Nov. 23 report of a They agreed to purchase Force officer also observed the driver was asleep backup. Send Address Changes To: burglary at 20190 140th St. the other Allis Chalmers Olson carrying a small child behind the wheel. The sheriff’s investigator The Times S.E., Plummer, according to tractor with the belly out of the home while the Upon arriving, a sheriff’s and a PTPDTF officer PO Box 100 the complaints. Someone mower for $300. Facebook home was under surveil- deputy found Olberg arrived and took Owen Thief River Falls, MN had stolen a Massey Messenger conversations lance. slumped over. It appeared down to the ground. He 56701-0100 Ferguson 265 tractor with corroborated the man’s Law enforcement utilized he was asleep in the idling kicked and wouldn’t place an Allied front-end loader statement. confidential informants to vehicle, which had its head- his hands behind his back The Thief River Falls Times is published in conjunction with the Northern Watch, and three-point disk attach- They met the Sevignys at purchase meth from lights in operation and was as instructed. which is published weekly every Saturday. ment, and an Allis a home in Aaseby Trailer Tostrup and Heaton. On in the middle of the road- Officers found a glass Chalmers B tractor with an Court on Nov. 22 to obtain April 27, 2019, an inform- way. Olberg told the deputy marijuana pipe in Owen’s The Thief River Falls Times is the official newspaper for: Pennington County; Cities attached belly-type mower. the tractors. Daniel Sevigny ant purchased one gram of that he was tired. The pocket. It contained mari- of Thief River Falls, Goodridge and St. Both had been located in a spoke about another meth from Tostrup for $130. deputy noted that Olberg juana residue. After Owen Hilaire; School Districts of Thief River Falls 564, Newfolden 441, and Goodridge garage. The house was also Massey Ferguson loader On May 28, 2019, an had bloodshot, watery eyes. was transported to the Law 561. ransacked. Numerous food tractor, but no further informant purchased one At the time, his license was Enforcement Center, his The Thief River Falls Times shall not be items had been stolen out of specifics were provided. The gram of meth from Heaton revoked and he was on pro- probation officer requested liable for slight changes or typographical a freezer and coins were following day, the father for $120. bation. The deputy spoke that police obtain a urine errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Thief River Falls missing as well. Footprints and son dropped off the Five days later, police with Olberg’s probation sample from him. Owen Times' liability for other errors or and a partially smoked ciga- camper. received a call from a neigh- agent, who approved a pro- refused, saying he wanted omissions in connection with an rette were found in the Law enforcement recov- bor, who reported a “revolv- bationary search of Olberg’s to see a judge first. He was advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any garage. Two mismatched ered the Allis Chalmers ing door” at the home in vehicle. Inside, the deputy then told that he had two subsequent issue or the refund of any gloves were found at the with belly mower from the terms of the amount of peo- found two methampheta- hours to submit the urine monies paid for the advertisement. scene as well. Daniel father and son. They also ple coming and going from mine pipes containing meth sample otherwise he would Sevigny was wearing work photographed the other that location at night. Law residue. The probation offi- face a probation violation. boots at the time of his tractor. The father and son enforcement then obtained cer then approved an appre- Owen continued to refuse to THIEF RIVER FALLS arrest. The tread was simi- are seeking $300 in restitu- a search warrant for hend and detain hold, and comply with the request. lar to the tread pattern tion. Heaton’s Facebook account, he was remanded to the Red observed in the footprints. The Sevignys lived in the finding numerous conversa- Lake County Sheriff’s The sheriff’s office had camper on Tostrup’s proper- 324 Main Avenue North also received an Oct. 19 ty. The camper was placed THIEF RIVER FALLS P.O. Box 100 report of a burglary at a under surveillance. During SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM Thief River Falls, MN 56701 hunting cabin along 130th the early morning hours of Telephone: (218) 681-4450 Street in Wyandotte Dec. 2, a pickup truck and PENNINGTON, RED LAKE, MARSHALL, ROSEAU, KITTSON AND EAST HALF OF Fax: (218) 681-4455 Township. Firearms and trailer were observed there. POLK COUNTIES ...... $44.00 Stihl chain saws had been They matched the vehicle e-mail: [email protected] ALL OTHER ADDRESSES stolen there. and trailer visible on the Name WITH A 567 ZIP CODE...... $55.00 http://www.trftimes.com ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S.A...... $77.00 Address Business Hours: COVID-19 vaccine clinic set Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm City State Zip Inter-County Nursing This clinic will feature Friday 8 am - 3 pm Service of Thief River Falls the Pfizer vaccine for any- K K KKK will hold a COVID-19 vac- one ages 12 and older. Phone Cash Charge – 1 91 cine clinic Monday, Aug. 9. Parents or guardians of 1 d e K h s New i l The clinic will be held, from minors must be present. b a t

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Tourism Center have part- We also wish to recognize the grace and support provided by nered to better understand the Zion Lutheran Church Community, which was the bedrock Minnesota workers’ experi- of her faith. Memorials received on her behalf to Zion’s programs ence with telecommuting were very appropriate, as were other contributions designated before, during and after the to the TRF Community Fund, Sons of Norway, Lincoln High COVID-19 pandemic. School, Northland Community College and LifeCare Hospice. Surveys were developed to gather information from Our deep appreciation also extends to the entire staff both workers and employ- at Valley Home Assisted Living of 吀ief River Falls and LifeCare ers. The surveys take 10 to Manor Hospice of Greenbush for their professionalism and truly 15 minutes to complete, and compassionate care throughout her brief stay at each facility. contributions to the project THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL are vital. Individual responses will remain Cheryl Lee directs a participant in the Bike Zero Death information, bookmarks, and a anonymous. Once the proj- ect is completed, results Thief River Falls Bike, Walk and Read event bicycling handbook from Bike Minnesota. will be made available held Thursday during RiverFest to the path Bike Thief River Falls hosts 10- to 15-mile through a report posted on and the 23 stops along the path along training rides every Tuesday starting at 5:30 NOTICE the MnDOT and Tourism Greenwood Trail. Lee said she took a cue p.m. from the Greenwood Trails area. The To Our Valued Customers: Center websites. for the family-friendly event from a leader- next big event the club is planning to host The worker survey can ship training seminar. The book chosen for is the MEC (Multi-Events Center) 100 on We regret to inform you we will be closing our be found at https://z.umn. edu/teleworker. The this year’s event was “Oh, the Places You’ll Saturday, Sept. 18. Participants will ride a car and truck wash facility permanently as of employer survey can be Go!” by Dr. Seuss. Standing behind the 1.5-mile route anywhere from 1 to 100 September 1, 2021 due to circumstances found at https://z.umn.edu/ booth are Glen and Emelia Kajewski. miles. There will be a food truck and a bike beyond our control. We would like to thank teleemployer. Participants in the event received a grab rodeo at the event. bag that included snap bracelets, Toward you for your loyalty and patronage the last 21 years and appreciate your continued support at Petro Pumper. We look forward to serving Resources for drought-stricken farmers exist you for many years to come. Congresswoman ed as level “D3 Drought - not the plants or trees in all allow insurance companies Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) Extreme” according to the cases. For TAP, a program to accept delayed notices of Thanks again, announced a series of feder- U.S. Drought Monitor. For application must be filed loss in certain situations, Splash ’N Dash Car & Truck Wash al and state resources avail- ELAP, producers will need within 90 days. streamline paperwork and able to Minnesota farmers to file a notice of livestock FSA also offers a variety reduce the number of Thief River Falls, MN 56701 impacted by severe drought loss within 30 days and of direct and guaranteed required representative conditions. honeybee losses within 15 loans, including operating samples when damage is “With most of western days of the loss becoming and emergency loans, to consistent. Read more in and southern Minnesota apparent. producers unable to secure RMA’s July 13, 2021 news experiencing severe Livestock producers who commercial financing. release. drought conditions, there have suffered grazing losses Producers in counties with Conservation are reports that herd due to drought in 2021 may a primary or contiguous dis- FSA offers the culling is being done due to be eligible for the Livestock aster designation may be Emergency Conservation a lack of quality feed and Forage Disaster Program eligible for low-interest Program (ECP) and that farmers are making (LFP). A map of eligible emergency loans to help Emergency Forest Are you at risk other operational changes counties for LFP drought them recover from produc- Restoration Program to to mitigate future losses in may be found on the FSA tion and physical losses. assist landowners and for- for stroke or production,” said website. Loans can help producers est stewards with financial Fischbach. “There are Additionally, emergency replace essential property, and technical assistance to cardiovascular disease? resources available to farm- haying and grazing of CRP purchase inputs like live- restore fencing, damaged ers, ranchers, businesses, acres may be authorized stock, equipment, feed and farmland or forests. and communities impacted (outside of the primary seed, cover family living USDA’s Natural Screenings are easy, painless by this natural disaster. My nesting season) to provide expenses or refinance farm- Resources Conservation office stands ready to assist relief to livestock producers related debts and other Service (NRCS) also offers and non-invasive. constituents in navigating in areas affected by a severe needs. programs to help in the these programs.” drought or similar natural Risk Management recovery process. The A list of federal and state disaster. Emergency haying Producers who have risk Environmental Quality Call Life Line Screening at resources available can be and grazing status is protection through Federal Incentives Program (EQIP) found on Fischbach’s web- reviewed and authorized Crop Insurance or FSA’s can help producers plan and 877-881-3319 site. each Thursday using the NAP should report crop implement conservation Minnesota Disaster U.S. Drought Monitor. damage to their crop insur- practices on farms, ranches Recovery Loan Program Counties are approved for ance agent or FSA office, and working forests impact- Special Offer for Readers Zero-interest loans are emergency haying and graz- respectively. If they have ed by natural disasters. 5 $149 available to Minnesota ing due to drought condi- crop insurance, producers Practices include brush screening package for farmers whose operations tions on a county by county should report crop damage management, livestock are suffering due to extreme basis, when a county is des- to their agent within 72 watering facilities, pre- drought conditions under ignated as level “D2 hours of damage discovery scribed grazing, etc. the Minnesota Department Drought - Severe” according and follow up in writing Long-term damage from of Agriculture Disaster to the U.S. Drought within 15 days. For NAP drought includes forage pro- Recovery Loan Program. Monitor. covered crops, a Notice of duction loss in pastures and This loan is available to Eligible orchardists and Loss (CCC-576) must be fields and increased wind help cover lost revenue or nursery tree growers may filed within 15 days of the erosion on crop fields not expenses not covered by be eligible for cost-share loss becoming apparent, protected with soil health insurance. The funds can be assistance through the Tree except for hand-harvested practices. used to help clean up, Assistance Program (TAP) crops, which should be Michelle Fischbach rep- repair, or replace farm to replant or rehabilitate reported within 72 hours. resents Minnesota’s Seventh buildings, repair or replace eligible trees, bushes or Additionally, RMA District in the U.S. House of septic and water systems, vines lost during the authorized emergency pro- Representatives. Find replace seed, fertilizer (or drought. This complements cedures earlier this month updates from Fischbach’s other cropping inputs), feed, Noninsured Crop Disaster to help agricultural produc- congressional office on or livestock and poultry. Assistance Program (NAP) ers impacted by extreme Facebook, Twitter, and Applicants will work or crop insurance coverage, drought conditions. Instagram. through local lenders to which covers the crop but Emergency procedures apply for the Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Upon completion of an application, the lender will apply for RFA participation. Local care you need. (The RFA must have a com- pleted Master Participation Agreement with the lender Trusted providers on file). Eligible farmers must have received at least 50% of their annual gross you deserve. income from farming for the past three years. Interest rates on the Rural Finance Altru Clinic in Thief River Falls offers Authority portion of the loan are currently set at comprehensive care, including: 0.0%. USDA Disaster » Primary Care Assistance for Drought » Express Care Recovery Producers who experi- » Therapy Services ence livestock deaths and » Specialty services including neurology, cardiology, feed losses due to natural disasters may be eligible for OB/GYN and more the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, Direct scheduling available for all appointments. and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). This pro- Charlotte, Stella, Evelyn and Sarah were read pages from Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places Schedule your appointment today with MyChart. gram also provides eligible participants in the Bike Thief River Falls You Wil Go!” This group of participants had producers with compensa- Bike, Walk and Read event held during already completed the course, but it looked tion for expenses associated RiverFest in Greenwood Trails Park. like their dog Roxanne wanted to do it 218.681.7280 with transporting water to Participants either walked or biked between again. The entire family said they enjoyed altru.org/trf livestock physically located in a county that is designat- the 23 stations along the one mile route and the event. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 5 Diocese intends to purchase Mt. St. Benedict campus The Diocese of Crookston and the Sisters of Saint Benedict announce the Dio- cese of Crookston’s intent to purchase the Mount Saint Benedict Campus. The prop- erty will become a pastoral center and retreat facility for the Diocese of Crookston. The proceeds of the sale of the monastery will be allo- cated to the retirement sup- For all your Aerial Spraying Needs port of the Benedictine Sisters who have served the Sometimes it’s just as fun – if not more fun pated in the Goodridge Area Historical So- diocese for over 100 years. – to throw candy to other kids instead of ciety Parade on Saturday, July 31. Video of The arrangement provides a grabbing candy from passing parade partic- the parade is online at www.trftimes.com.º private section of the cur- ipants. This kid and his chaperones partici- rent monastery for the sisters to live out their mo- nastic lives. “As religious communities across the United States have become smaller, they OSE AIRSPRAY have been searching for Evan Ose, Owner/Operator ways to regroup in smaller residences while putting 330 Markley Ave. N. Office (218) 689-8098 their larger buildings to al- Thief River Falls, MN 56701 [email protected] ternate good uses. Some re- ligious communities are being left with empty, unus- able structures. We are among the fortunate com- munities whose buildings are relatively new, still in ex- cellent shape, and there is someone standing by, ready to use the building for a wor- thy, ministry-related pur- pose,” said Mount Saint Benedict Administrator, Sister Jane Becker, OSB. The Goodridge Class of 1981 gathered to- ciety Parade. Video of the parade is online Ministries in the Diocese gether to ride on a parade float Saturday, at www.trftimes.com. of Crookston will continue in July 31 in the Goodridge Area Historical So- a modern, accessible location that offers training rooms, offices, retreat facilities and private grounds within walking distance from the Cathedral of the Immacu- late Conception. “The timing of this project is providential for the Dio- cese of Crookston, as well as the Benedictine Sisters. It will offer tremendous sup- port to diocesan ministries. It is simply the perfect fit for all parties concerned,” said Be MOREE the Most Reverend Richard E. Pates, apostolic admin- istrator of the Diocese of Crookston. MINNESOTA The Diocese of Crookston announces the launch of “The Perfect Fit” Capital Our kids need extra support more Campaign to raise $15 mil- than ever. Give your time to help lion; $12 million for the pur- chase of Mount Saint them succeed. Benedict and a $3 million Sunday school kids from Ekelund Lutheran 31 in Goodridge. Video of the parade is on- endowment for the prop- Church participated in the Goodridge Area line at www.trftimes.com. erty’s maintenance. To date, $6.67 million in funds have Historical Society Parade on Saturday, July been generously pledged, so the Diocese of Crookston and Sisters of Saint Bene- dict can carry on their shared mission to grow and sustain the call to mission- ary discipleship in north- west Minnesota. All Diocese of Crookston faithful will have an opportunity to sup- port this endeavor finan- Learn more at cially and prayerfully in coming months. Join.ReadingandMath.org

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Ending of federal eviction moratorium does not affect Minnesotans The Centers for Disease from eviction until Sept. 12. helpline has dedicated mul- Control and Prevention Both the federal and tilingual staff available to eviction moratorium was state eviction moratoriums answer questions about slated to end on Saturday, were put in place to help RentHelpMN COVID-19 July 31, potentially affect- people stay in their homes Emergency Rental ing thousands of American during the historic threat to Assistance, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 renters behind on their rent the nation’s health due to p.m. Monday through – but not Minnesota the COVID-19 pandemic. Saturday. renters. “I want renters to under- To date, RentHelpMN With legislative action stand that the end of the has distributed more than last month, Minnesota has federal eviction moratorium $26.5 million to cover over- broader and longer renter does not affect due rent and utilities. A protections than the ending Minnesotans. Minnesota dashboard of the CDC eviction moratorium. has its own timeline,” said RentHelpMN program can Minnesota renters who are Minnesota Housing be found on Minnesota eligible for federal emer- Commissioner Jennifer Ho. Housing’s website. gency rental assistance are “We know many renters are Renters with questions protected from eviction for hurting, and property own- about their rights can visit nonpayment of rent while ers are too. We encourage LawHelpMN.org for addi- an application for assis- renters and property own- tional information and legal tance is pending. This pro- ers to go to RenthelpMN.org resources. Go to Minnesota tection is in place until June and work together to apply Housing for further eviction 1, 2022, in order to provide for emergency rental assis- moratorium information time for the federal tance. We have the funds to such as answers to fre- resources to be used to sat- help pay back rent and quently asked questions isfy outstanding rent three months of future and an infographic showing arrears. rent.” key dates. At this time, only renters Renters can apply for A variety of vendors sold their wares Saturday, July 31 at Freedom Fest in Goodridge. who have had a material rental assistance or learn violation of their lease or more about the application who are eligible for rental process by visiting assistance but refuse to RentHelpMN.org or calling August is National Breastfeeding Month apply may be evicted. Greater Twin Cities United Minnesota renters who are Way’s 211 Resource “We envision a world in breast-feed exclusively for born learn to latch? ly attitude while breastfeed- not eligible for emergency Helpline (Toll Free: which every family is sup- about 6 months and contin- What signs or cues tell ing. ‘Breastfeeding Welcome rental assistance and who 1.800.543.7709; Local: ported at every step along ue breast-feeding through me my baby is hungry and Here’ window clings are owe back rent are protected 651.291.0211). The 211 the infant feeding journey, the first year and beyond as needs to be fed? available for interested with warm and coordinated long as both mother and How often do I need to businesses. hand-offs and transitions so child choose. breastfeed? In Minnesota, it is a that the needs of lactating Low rates of breastfeed- How do I know my baby mother’s right to breastfeed Facility available to non-profit organizations and service groups free of charge. families and those who sup- ing add more than $3 billion is getting enough? where and when their baby WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 port them are anticipated a year to medical costs for How long should I breast- is hungry. The statute pro- and met, every step of the the mother and child in the feed? viding the law supporting HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. • BINGO 5 p.m. way.” U.S. Breastfeeding United States. What about pumping? mothers’ rights to feed their LADIES NIGHT 7 p.m. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM 7 p.m. Committee (USBC) Black infants are 15% What about returning to child in public states the fol- In recognition of National less likely to have ever been work? lowing: THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 Breastfeeding Month, the breastfed than White What is the Minnesota “A mother may breast- HAPPY HOUR Progressive BINGO Quin County CHS infants. law? feed in any location, public Breastfeeding Coalition Breastfeeding Is an Breastfeeding care can or private, where the moth- 4 - 6 p.m. 5 p.m. wishes to raise awareness Investment in Health, start prenatally with doctor er and child are otherwise and increase understanding Not Just a Lifestyle appointments, by attending authorized to be, irrespec- FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 regarding the benefits of Decision childbirth classes sponsored tive of whether the nipple of HAPPY HOUR Progressive BINGO 5 p.m. breastfeeding. The coalition Infants who are breastfed by a local hospital, local the mother’s breast is 4 - 6 p.m. KARAOKE 8 p.m.-12 a.m. serves the five counties of have reduced risks of: public health agency or uncovered during or inci- Kittson, Marshall, • Asthma pregnancy center. After the dental to the breastfeeding.” SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Pennington, Red Lake and • Obesity baby’s birth, hospital nurs- Minnesota Statute 145.905 Roseau with the purpose of • Type 1 diabetes ing staff is there to assist MN Law Amending BINGO 5 p.m improving health by con- • Severe lower respira- mothers throughout the Lactation Breaks and necting breastfeeding fami- tory disease hospital stay. After dis- Pregnancy MONDAY, AUGUST 9 lies with the local resources • Acute otitis media charge, follow-up is avail- Accommodations and community support (ear infections) able with a postpartum and Gov. has Support Group 3:30-5 p.m. HAPPY HOUR Post & Auxiliary needed to successfully • Sudden infant death newborn baby home visit by approved an amendment Cootie Scratch 4:30 p.m. 4 - 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m. breastfeed new infants and syndrome (SIDS) the county public health relating to pregnancy to continue breastfeeding • Gastrointestinal infec- nurse, subsequent clinic accommodations and bar- TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 for the length of time moth- tions (diarrhea/vomiting) appointments with the doc- ring reducing compensation HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. ers and their babies choose. • Necrotizing enterocol- tor for mother and baby, and for lactation breaks, among Why Breastfeeding itis (NEC) for preterm appointments with Women, other changes. The amend- Matters infants Infants, and Children (WIC) ment goes into effect on VFW VFW Only 1 in 4 infants is Benefits for Mothers program certifiers. In January 1, 2022. POST #2793 CAFE exclusively breastfed as rec- Breastfeeding can help Roseau, LifeCare Medical Here is the amendment THIEF RIVER FALLS Breakfast ommended by the time they lower a mother’s risk of: Center features “The Milk showing the changes from Monday - Saturday 7 - 11 a.m. Mon. - Fri. are 6 months old. • High blood pressure Bar.” Open from 10 a.m.to the current law: (a) An 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. 6 - 11 a.m. Sat. 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Back to school? Extracurricular activities can teach many important lessons School offers much more array of benefits such pur- and sports promotes greater can be exposed to a diverse regarded institutions, says view extracurriculars for the than a top-notch education. suits provide. Information character development, im- array of people and cultures. extracurriculars are a criti- academic advantages they Being an engaged student published in the Brandon proved academic success, Some activities also help cal part of a student's uni- provide, one often over- involves learning lessons in University Journal of Grad- good time-management students develop their men- versity application. looked benefit is the social the classroom but also par- uate Studies in Education techniques and leadership tal and physical strength. Involvement in clubs and benefits of these pursuits. ticipating in the myriad ac- indicates that participation skills, and greater interest The NCES notes that par- more provides a clearer pic- One of the best and easiest tivities that begin once the in extracurricular activities in community involvement. ticipation in extracurricular ture of who a student is out- ways to make friends is dismissal bell has rung. positively correlates with Every school offers some activities can foster a strong side of the classroom and through extracurricular ac- Participation in extracur- students' development both type of extracurricular activ- sense of connection between offers an opportunity to tivities. Fellow participants ricular activities should be a academically and personally. ity - from school bands to ac- students and their schools, showcase various skills and share the same interests consideration for every stu- Research shows being in- ademic clubs to volunteer which can reduce the likeli- interests. Furthermore, di- and that can lay a solid foun- dent because of the vast volved in afterschool clubs groups to sports. The Na- hood of school failures and versifying one's interests dation for lasting friend- tional Center for Education dropout rates. through extracurricular ac- ships. Statistics says these activ- Extracurricular activities tivities broadens a person's Students who view extra- Did you know? ities offer students opportu- also are the gifts that keep world view and improves curriculars as vital compo- nities to learn many on giving, particularly as self-esteem. These are bene- nents of their school Music can have a profound impact valuable lessons, including they relate to future aca- fits that can ultimately help experiences can reap the re- group responsibility and the demic success. Crimson, an students become well- wards of being active Music courses can have a the records of more than value of competition. Stu- admissions support com- rounded persons and suc- members of their campus profound impact on stu- 112,000 students in British dents who participate in ex- pany specializing in increas- cessful professionals. communities. dents, potentially helping Columbia. Among the stu- tracurricular activities also ing acceptance to highly While people are quick to them perform better in other dents whose records were subjects. A recent study from studied, 13 percent had par- the American Psychological ticipated in at least one Public Health Points … Association found that high music course in grade 10, 11 school students who take or 12. Researchers discov- music courses score signifi- ered that, on average, chil- Stress may turn your hair gray, but … cantly better on exams in dren who learned to play a Inter-County Nursing of Hair color is lost, and and their molecular struc- unteers who kept diaries to subjects like math and musical instrument for Pennington County shared strands turn gray as mela- ture is preserved and re- document the weekly levels science than their nonmusi- many years and ultimately some surprising results of a nin, a pigment found in the flected in their of stress they experienced. cal peers. The improved aca- played in a high school band study that shows that hair skin, eyes, and hair, de- pigmentation. The results were striking: As demic performance was or orchestra were the equiv- color can be regained as clines. Using high-resolution the volunteers experienced more pronounced among alent of roughly one aca- stress is relieved. Before hairs emerge from scanners, scientists can de- more stress, their hair lost students who learned to play demic year ahead of their Now, researchers say they the scalp, they grow under tect small color changes in pigment. But as the stress an instrument rather than peers in regard to their Eng- can measure what is hap- the skin in follicles that re- single strands of human eased, their hair regained vocal music. The researchers lish, mathematics and pening when hair grays, and ceive chemical and electrical hair. color, said Martin Picard, behind the study examined science skills. provide early evidence that signals, including stress hor- Researchers measured PhD, associate professor of it can sometimes be re- mones, from the body. Once color loss in single strands of behavioral medicine at Co- versed. they emerge, hairs harden, human hair from 14 vol- lumbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, Times for Toddlers … who led the research. Source: https://www.med- scape.com/viewarticle/95437 Navigating a 9?src=WNL_mdpls_210709_ mscpedit_nurs&uac=118550 DK&spon=24&impID=3495 child’s good 341&faf=1heir and bad moods Positive Thoughts … Preschoolers can some- books written for young chil- times be moody when things dren every year and many don’t go their way. A child’s are available for you to bor- The fun mood can change quickly row from a public library or from joy to anger, for exam- can be purchased from a ple, if someone doesn’t pay bookstore or online. Here are of kids in attention to her or if she a classic children’s book or can’t make a toy work the two that your family might way she wants. Often you enjoy: church may not even know why Broach, Elise. Seashore she’s upset. She may have Baby. Celebrate baby's ex- In this week's column, I some idea inside her head of citing day of fun in the sun-- want to talk about that time what she expects. When her with 7 sturdy lift-the-flaps! Many children took the opportunity to paint pictures Saturday. The activity was offered by during a church service in expectations aren’t met, she Fleming, Candace. the Thief River Falls Education Foundation during Crazy Day. Pictured looking up is Milo which a pastor asks the kids might pout or stomp about Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hesse, 8. Also pictured are (from left) Rylie Reierson, 7-1/2, and Breckin Dondelinger, 9, to come up front so he or she without ever letting you Splash! Fed up with the could have time to talk with know why. constant presence of rabbits them about the day's lesson, Try to put yourself in her in his house and yard, Mr. or as it's better known - the shoes. See if you can figure McGreely goes to the beach children's sermon. out the problem. “I’ll bet for some fun but the pesky Now most kids are happy you’re mad because you got pufftails will not give him a to be there. They get to be up tired of waiting for me to get break. front and see their mom and off the phone.” Be sympa- VIDEO VARIETY dad and all the folks in the thetic. even if you think her In addition to the books pews. Others … well, they reason for being in a bad that are available for your need help to go up because mood is not important. If she family, there are also many they see Mom and Dad and feels you understand, she’ll movies and documentaries all the folks in the pews and get over her moodiness more that may make you laugh get nervous. But when they quickly. and inspire you, as well. get up there, it is like they (Contributed by the Early Here is one classic choice: were in Sunday school and Childhood Family Education He’s a Bully, Charlie they make sure to say Department of School Dis- Brown. The compilation "Jesus" because three out of trict 564.) from Peanuts includes: It four questions are about SOMETHING TO TALK Was A Short Summer him. ABOUT Charlie Brown and other But some kids have their Try to put into words Peanuts favorites. own agenda when they come what you think your child is WONDERS OF THE up there and I want to share feeling or thinking. A young WEB one moment from Zion Lu- child needs your help to un- The internet has long theran Church with you. A derstand his or her own been available to supple- little boy brought up a book emotions. ment your parenting knowl- that he enjoyed reading (Contributed by the Early edge and skills. This is one about imaginary animals, Childhood Family Education web location that your and began to talk to our chil- Department of School Dis- family might enjoy: Tips for dren's minister, Madison trict 564.) taking your toddler to the Crane, about how God was ACTIVITIES beach. http://serendipi- so wonderful to create ani- Footprints in the Sand tyandspice.com/taking-a- mals like a octopus and ele- The next time you are at toddler-to-the-beach/ phant. Of course she let him the lake or beach with your Remember that you can speak about that because he child, go barefoot in wet also visit the website of your was given the gift of imagi- sand and discuss the follow- local public library to find nation, but it was taking ing: How does the sand feel? out more about local library time from the rest of the Does it feel different from services. Libraries in much worship service and Madi- bare feet on grass or ce- of northwest Minnesota are son finished her message by ment? What are the differ- listed on the Northwest Re- going into overtime. So, I ences? gional Library website: told Madison after church Make footprints, toe http://www.nwrlib.org/ that when I was that boy's prints, and heel prints. (With assistance from the Lots of families gathered at Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village on Saturday for a celebration of Thief River Falls’ 125th anniversary. There were lots of different activities, including min- age, I did a 10-minute rant What size are the prints? Thief River Falls Public Li- about how my parents took Make a left footprint and a brary.) now races, re-enactors, and music. me to Grand Forks to buy right footprint. Is there a dif- yucky clothes and see the ference between the left and Turning Back The Times … toy department at Kmart. right? Jump in the sand. The great thing about How deep are the prints? church is seeing all the kids How far is it between the Lars H. Larson buys the TRF Music Co. from the congregation. I footprints? think I am safe saying that The following is a finger 1921 - One Hundred nearly every department in Support Committee for the River Falls Archery Club all churches have this fasci- play to use when walking in Years Ago the 70th Pennington County National Guard from Thief will celebrate its first 50 nation with kids being in the sand. -When the awning on the Fair. River Falls and Crookston years at its annual 3-D tour- church, but some kids are In the sand I shovel and west side of the Oen Mercan- -Roy Langevin has retired visited Camp Ripley re- nament. just there to run. Now, the 2- dig. (pretend to dig) tile company broke loose in a as chief of the Thief River cently to watch a demonstra- 2011 - Ten Years Ago and 3-year-old kids have just I make two holes very big. windstorm, five large plate Falls Fire Department after tion of the Bradley Fighting -Michelle Stahlecker was learned they have muscles (show two fingers) glass display windows were serving with the department Vehicle. crowned Miss Thief River in their legs, so they are I make a tunnel between shattered. for almost 30 years. -Hail stones larger than Falls 2011 by Miss Thief going to use them. In my the two. (make an arch with -Miss Doris Halvorson, -The Ekelund Lutheran golf balls damaged crops River Falls 2010, Meghan opinion, the other kids go to arms) who recently completed a Church southeast of Good- about 10 miles west of St. Kuznia, at a ceremony Sun- Sunday school and hear the For my cars and trucks to course of study at Oberlin ridge is noting its 65th anni- Hilaire Tuesday night. day at Lincoln High School. good news of Christ rising travel through. Conservatory, presented a versary. -Rundell Electric won the -During the coming two from the dead to set them Varoom! (move hand swiftly) piano recital at the Lyceum 1981 - Forty Years Ago water fight contest for the weeks, the host of activities free. They are like the dis- SCAVENGER HUNT Theatre. -Edith Etter has been 14th year in a row at the in the Thief River Falls com- ciples, and didn't walk to tell For next week’s Activities -Lars H. Larson has pur- named to the board of the Jaycee Summerfest in Thief munity will include Night to everyone the good news - feature, you will need pop- chased the Thief River National Education Associa- River Falls Thursday. Unite, Movie in the Park they ran. Just make sure sicle or craft sticks, marker Music Company and plans tion. 2001 - Twenty Years Ago Night, Crazy Days, the 10th you don't have a full cup of pens, and a basin of water. to sell his interest in the -Laura Larson as “Big -The new Thief River Street Wizards Cruise-In coffee in your hand to spill (Contributed by Discov- Larson Furniture store to Bird” won first prize in the Falls Skate Park is ready to Car Show, and Riverfest when they zoom around. ery Place Early Learning his brother, Carl B. Larson. costume contest for Crazy go after much cooperation with many popular features. Well, I hope you have a Center.) -Dr. F.H. Gambell of Wil- Days. from community and busi- -A Squeeze-Box Jamboree wonderful day, and take JOKE OF THE WEEK lows, Calif., former local -Northwestern Hospital ness organizations. fundraiser for KSRQ Pio- time to attend church Sun- Q: What day is the best physician, gave a lecture at will hold a benefit auction -The fourth annual Na- neer 90.1 FM Radio, will day. When you do, I hope day to go to the beach? the Presbyterian Church this Thursday for the hospi- tional Night Out in Thief take place Thursday, featur- that you get that good feel- A: "Sun"day, of course! here recently. tal scholarship loan fund. River Falls will be held Aug. ing area accordion, concer- ing you had when you were BOOK OF THE WEEK 1971 - Fifty Years Ago 1991 - Thirty Years Ago 7. tina, and button-accordion young. And, as always, God There are thousands of -Exhibits were up in -Members of the Citizen -This weekend, the Thief musicians. bless. 8 ~ Thief River Falls Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Judy Taylor, 74 Leslie Renfroe, 43 Stuart Besserud Thief River Falls - Judy watching, and playing cards. Thief River Falls - ents are Wendy Merck and Thief River Falls - Station in Thief River Falls, Taylor, of Thief River Falls, Judy was a very loving Leslie Renfroe passed away Joe Merck of Thief River Stuart Besserud, Thief with Pastor Pete officiating. passed away on Monday, person and always had a July 28, 2021 at the age of Falls; brother, Brandon River Falls, passed away on Visitation will be held one August 2, 2021 at Oakland smile on her face. 43. Merck, Grand Forks, ND; July 29, 2021 on arrival at hour prior to the service on Park Communities in Thief Judy is survived by her Leslie is survived by two sisters, Kelly and Kris; Sanford Medical Center in Friday. River Falls husband, Joe of Thief River fiancé, Eric and many aunts, uncles, and Thief River Falls. Family condolences may at the age of Falls; brother, Raymond Nelson; dear cousins. A memorial service will be sent to www.johnsonfu- 74. (Janet) Berg of Thief River friend, There will be a be held on Friday, August 6, neralservice.com. Judith Falls; brother-in-law, Bruce Adam Dahl; Celebration of Life on 2021 at 12:00 at Epiphany Yvonne Berg Ford of Nashville, TN; and 4 children, August 7, 2021 at the Black was born many other relatives and Tyler Cat in Thief River Falls from March 11, friends. Renfroe of 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For all those 1947 in She was preceded in Fargo, ND, who would like to come and Norman VeVea, 90 Thief River death by her son, Madison celebrate her life with her Falls to Christopher Taylor; parents, Dahl of family and friends, please do Karlstad - Norman Processing field. He then Edward and Edward and Gertrude Berg; Thief River so. Let’s laugh, have a cou- VeVea, Karlstad, 90, worked for Onan Inc. and Gertrude sisters, Sharon Brahosky Falls, Owen ple drinks, and remember passed away on Wednesday, Lindsey Bros. Plumbing and Berg of and Alayne (Berg) Ford; Nelson of the good times because she July 28, 2021 at LifeCare Farm Equipment, all in St. Viking. She was baptized at niece, Rhonda Ford; great- Devils Lake, ND, and will be there with us in spir- Nursing Home, Roseau. Paul. He also was employed Zion Lutheran Church in nephew, Jason Miller; Phoenix Nelson of Devils it. Norman with Western Oil/Conoco, Viking. She attended a coun- grandparents, Thomas and Lake, ND. Surviving par- A00003B2021AG04 Francis Minneapolis. In 1968 it was try school and then attended Winifred Edgar and Nels VeVea was back to North Dakota for Lincoln High School in Thief and Sophia Berg. Rebekah Knapp, 41 bornNorman, where he worked River Falls. Mass of Christian Burial February 9, at the University of North On July 2, 1966 she was will take place at 10:30 a.m. Rebekah Joyce Knapp Mason, WI; siblings: Rachel 1931 at Dakota and United united in marriage to on Monday, August 9, 2021 was born in Robbinsdale on (Jordan) Dahl, Newfolden, Crookston, Hosptial. In 1978 he worked Joseph Taylor at the St. at St. Bernard’s Catholic November 9, 1979, and grew Phillip (Megan the son of at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Thomas Catholic Church in Church in Thief River Falls, up in Karlstad. She was Hendrickson, Lancaster) Clarence North Dakota. In 1975 he International Falls. with Father Rick Lambert called home to glory on July Knapp, Wasilla, AK, Peter Alfred and moved to Washington State Together they raised one officiating. Burial will fol- 27, 2021. Her name was a (Brianna) Knapp, Kennedy, Helga Marie and worked for the USPS son, Christopher. low at the St. Hilaire reflection of Ruth (Robert) Penegor, (Larson) Bulk Mail Center, Federal Early in life Judy started Community Cemetery in St. how she Mellen, WI, Paul (Tierney) VeVea. He Way and PCMB Pierce her working career at Hilaire. lived: Knapp, Donaldson and Rose was baptized into a County Medical Bureau, Honeywell in Minneapolis. Visitation will take place Joyfully (Tristan) Pankratz, Norwegian Lutheran Tacoma, and then Then she went to Arctic Cat from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. with (Joyce) Lancaster; and grandmoth- Congregation, August 21, Northwestern Drug/ in Thief River Falls where a 5 p.m. Prayer Service on Devoted er: Helen (Loucks) Knapp, 1931, and confirmed at Whitmire, Auburn. she worked as the telephone Sunday, August, 8, 2021 at (Rebekah). Willmar; special friends: United Lutheran Church, Norman enjoyed music, operator. In 1980 Judy start- St. Bernard’s Catholic Her first Nathanael Eisele, Williams, Grand Forks, ND, on April gardening, and reading. He ed work as a dispatcher for Church in Thief River Falls. devotion and Sara Waldorf, rural 14, 1946. He attended Knox was a member of Trinity St. Cloud Trucking in St. Visitation will also be held was to Warren. Also, several aunts, Elementary in Thief River Lutheran Church, Thief Cloud. When Joe and Judy one hour prior to the funeral Christ uncles, cousins, nieces, Falls and Lincoln Junior River Falls, and held mem- moved back to Thief River service on Monday at the Jesus, her nephews, and friends. High, Thief River Falls. He bership with the American Falls Judy went to work at church. Lord and She was preceded in graduated Central High Legion and VFW Clubs, both Valley Home Nursing Home. The family is asking in from that flowed her joyful death by infant brother, School, Grand Forks, in in Thief River Falls. From 1989 until her retire- lieu of flowers please make devotion to family, friends, Philemon Knapp; grandpar- 1949, then attended He is survived by chil- ment in 2015 Judy was donations in Judy's name to: and over 1,000 birth moms ents, Harry and Verna Moorhead State Teachers dren: Charlene Rene Byng, employed by Arctic Cat. St. Bernard’s Catholic and babies. Over her 23 (Johnson) Lindgren, and College from 1955-1956 and Puyallup, WA, Janine Paula Judy loved her four dogs Church of Thief River Falls. years of serving, Rebekah George Knapp; uncle, Carlos the University of North Davidson, Victor, ID, and and enjoyed taking them on Condolences may be sent travelled over 1,400,000 dos Santos; and cousin, Dakota from 1956-1957. His Anita Frances Anderson, daily walks. She enjoyed to Judy’s family at miles. She loved people, David Delfosse. early employment began in Elko; 6 grandchildren: watching sports of all kinds. www.johnsonfuneralser- nature, gardening, canning, The LORD gave, and the Grand Forks, ND, in the Benjamin Davidson, Some of Judy’s hobbies were vice.com. quilting, sewing, and serv- LORD hath taken away; warehouse of Coca-Cola Flagstaff, AZ, Jessica playing bingo, wildlife A00003B2021AG04 ing others. blessed be the name of the Bottling Co. and then Agsco Davidson, Victor, ID, Rebekah worked as a sec- LORD. Job 1:21 Steel Building, where he Lindsay Larsen, Puyallup, retary at Natural Way Mills Funeral Services will be labored on the cement crew. WA, Sean Larsen, Spokane Lenore Wold, 90 Trust (Middle River) for 15 held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Norman served his coun- Valley, WA, Kelsey try with the United States Anderson, Elko and Zachary Thief River Falls - friendships. Lenore was a years, while she became August 7, 2021 at New established as a midwife. Journey Church, 505 9th Navy from 1951-1955. He VeVea, Elko; 5 great-grand- Lenore Wold went to be with devoted wife, wonderful was with ZP-1 while sta- children: Jenna, Mason, her Lord and Savior Jesus mother and loved her life on Her dad was the foreman at Street, Fosston. The service the mill, and she enjoyed will be live streamed at tioned in Weeksville, NC, Vivian, Aribella and Tatum; Christ on Friday, July 30, the farm. She enjoyed work- and VP-28, stationed at brother: Robin Lee VeVea, 2021 with her loving family ing outside with the ani- “giving him orders.” She www.newjourneyfosston. moved to Fertile in 2008, com NAS Barbers Point, Oahu, Mesa, AZ; 2 sisters: Darlene by her side, mals, in her vegetable gar- HI, and NAS Kodiak Island, Marie Bibeau, Puyallup, WA at Sanford den, and was a wonderful and then to rural Bejou in Visitation will be held 2019. She was an EMT for from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, AK. At the time of his hon- and Bonne Kay VeVea- Medical baker. Her homemade orable discharge, his rank Smith, Redmond, WA. Center in bread, buns, cinnamon rolls the Karlstad and Fertile August 6, 2021, with an 8 Volunteer Ambulance p.m. prayer service, and was Aviation Electronics Norman was preceded in Thief River and lefse were the best. Tech (AT3). death by spouse: Betty on Falls. She lived her faith in Departments. She practiced 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, as a midwife in the area for August 7, 2021 at the On November 2, 1957 April 24, 2018; a son: Lenore Christ, had a joyful heart, Norman was united in mar- William Norman; daughter, Eldora Wold showing kindness and com- 23 years, and held an annu- church. al baby birthday party for Burial will be held at 3 riage to Betty Jane Kooyer. Linda Marie Wilharm; par- was born on passion. Lenore enjoyed vis- They were blessed with four ents; brother: Kenneth Lyle July 31, iting and having coffee with the families she served. p.m., Sunday, August 8, Left to mourn her passing 2021, at Hegland Lutheran daughters and one son. VeVea; and grandparents. 1930 at New whoever was available. After military service, The funeral service to cele- Solem Lenore is survived by her are her parents: Charles and Cemetery, rural Karlstad. Joyce (Lindgren) Knapp, A00003B2021AG04 Norman worked at Russell- brate Norm’s life will be 11 Township, children, Bob (Patti) Wold of Miller Milling, Grand Forks a.m. on Wednesday, August Marshall County, daughter Thief River Falls, Jan (Dr. Janelle Tvedt as a sweeper; IBM 4, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran of Olaf and Mayme David) Wilson of Lexington, Corporation, Madison, WI as Church, Thief River Falls, (Evenson) Hall. She was KY, and Rick Wold of Thief East Grand Forks - ating. Burial will be held at Customer Engineer; with Rev. Terri Cuppett offi- raised on the family farm River Falls; siblings, Carol Janelle Tvedt passed away 2 p.m., Friday, August 6, Emmitts Tire Supply, Grand ciating. Visitation will be and was baptized and con- (Harlan) Halvorson of Thief on July 23, 2021 at her home 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Forks as a bookkeeper; one hour prior to the service. firmed at Rindal Lutheran River Falls, and David (Dee) in East Grand Forks. Cemetery in Red Lake Falls. Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Burial will be at Greenwood Church. She attended school Hall of Pine Island. Mass of Christian burial Visitation will be held one Grand Forks in sales and Cemetery, Thief River Falls, at Busy Bee country school Lenore is preceded in will be held at 11 a.m. on hour prior to the service at service and then Bell & with military honors provid- through 8th grade and High death by her husband, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the church. Howell in sales and service. ed by the Ecklund- School in Newfolden, gradu- Rueben in 1993; daughter, St. Joseph Catholic Church Family condolences may In 1965, Norman had Holmstrom American ating in 1948. She worked as Lynette in 2006; son-in-law, in Red Lake Falls, with be sent at www.johnsonfu- back surgery which led to Legion Post 117 and a telephone operator for Lonnie Nyflot in 2004; par- Father Bob Schreiner offici- neralservice.com. rehab and a move to Veterans of Foreign Wars Northwestern Bell and at ents, Olaf and Mayme Hall; Minneapolis, MN. He Post 2793. the turkey plant. brother, Vernon (Doris) Hall; attended Brown Institute in Family condolences may On August 21, 1949 she sister, Janice (Irvin) the Business Programming be sent to www.johnsonfu- was united in marriage to Schmitke; along with many T.H.E. BUS ROUTES & SCHEDULES Tri-Valley Heartland Express Course, which led to a career neralservice.com. Rueben Wold at Rindal in-laws. in the Electronic Data A00003B2021AG04 Lutheran Church. To this Funeral service will be Please Read! All routes Tuesday, August 10: union 4 children were born: held at 1 p.m. at Our will arrive approximate- Thief River Falls Lynette, Robert, Janice and Saviour’s Lutheran Church ly between 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 11: Richard. They settled on the in Thief River Falls on All Routes Are Now Warren City Wide 9 a.m. - Intersections to be closed Wold family farm in Adger Friday, August 6, 2021 with Guaranteed! Please call 11:15 a.m., Hallock City Township, Marshall County, Reverend Terry Olson offici- by 3:00 p.m. the day Wide 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., where she continued to live ating. Burial will be held at before to reserve your Karlstad City Wide 2:45 near Marcoux Corner her entire life. She worked Rindal Church Cemetery, ride. p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Northland Foods in the rural Thief River Falls. The Polk County 10 All services will continue –––––––––– Sheriff’s Office has • Friday, Aug. 6 – LP bakery for many years. Visitation will be held on to be provided for the needs Polk, Red Lake and Following her retirement, Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at announced the following Station east of Mentor and of grocery, pharmacy, etc. Clearwater Counties intersections will be closed Highway 2 she began employment at Johnson Funeral Service in transportation. (800) 201-3432 Option 3 Green Funeral Home in Thief River Falls, and also related to the road con- • Monday, Aug. 9 – –––––––––– Thursday, August 5: No struction project on Highway 2 and 180th Thief River Falls where she one hour prior to the service Pennington, Marshall service continued part-time until on Friday at the church. Highway 2 between Mentor Avenue Southeast & Kittson Counties Friday, August 6: No and Marcoux Corner • Tuesday, Aug. 10 – 2009. Memorials are suggested (800) 201-4342 Option 3 service Lenore was very active in to the Our Saviour’s (Highway 32). Highway 2 and 190th Thursday, August 5: Monday, August 9: • On Wednesday, Aug. 4 Avenue Southeast Our Saviour’s Lutheran Lutheran Church Building Fargo/Moorhead Grand Forks Church as a Sunday School fund. – Highway 2 and Polk The intersections will be Friday, August 6: No Tuesday, August 10: County Road 45 Southeast closed for only the day list- teacher, choir member, and Condolences may be sent service Mahnomen held various positions in the at www.johnsonfuneralser- • Thursday, Aug. 5 – ed from 6:30 a.m. to about Monday, August 9: No Wednesday, August 11: Highway 2 and Polk County 6:30 p.m. WMF. She loved working in vice.com. service No service the church kitchen where A00003B2021AG04 she developed many lifelong A trip down memory lane ~ 1981 The Family of Bernice Sistad would like to thank everyone COLOR COPIES Available at for the Love, Thoughts and Prayers given to us after the passing of mom. 324 Main Avenue North A Special Thank you to Vicar Thief River Falls email: [email protected] Marilyn Graftstrom for the 681-4450 beautiful service that captured mom perfectly, to the Grace Lutheran Church Another gray hair Ladies for the delicious for the ’ole lunch, to Johnson Funeral Home for the caring and Gare Bear! professional help in planning the funeral and to Life Care 50 Greenbush Manor for taking 50 such good care of mom while she was a resident there. Mom was a sweet and caring lady who will be missed by all HOST TEAM for the 1981 Northwest League American left to right, Delray Ness, Steve Bengtson, Tim Bergland, who knew her. 50 Legion Sub District baseball tournament semifinals and Kerry Wollin, assistant coach Howard Dalager, head Old Fart, Young Heart! finals. Members of the team include, front row left to coach Nick Drees, assistant coach Harley Drees, Post The Family of Too fit, Too feisty, Too fabulous right, Rod Harder, Jeff Cwikla, Brent Walton. Jeff 117 youth activities director Sam Genereux and Post 117 To be...50! Milender, Rob Blankenfeld, Mark Lundin, Jim Hallamek, commander Greg Brekke. Bernice Sistad ~Love, Your “friends” Scott McKeever, Dave Kays and Greg Harder; back row Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 9

The 125th anniversary of Thief River Falls enjoyed cake as well as re-enactors, a jug- deserved at least a cake. Those who visited gler, music by the Cathy Erickson Band, and Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village Saturday more. Janaya and Vienna Albers pose for a picture Saturday. The Thief River Falls Education for their mother, Ammie Albers, during Crazy Foundation organized a number of activities, Day activities in downtown Thief River Falls including painting, for visitors.

Desi Giffen, dressed as a clown, displayed sary celebration for Thief River Falls at her juggling skills during the 125th anniver- Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village.

Ryan Barth of Thief River Falls operated a training at a ferrier’s college in Oklahoma. small blacksmith forge at Peder Engelstad He said it’s a nice sideline job to have. Sat- Pioneer Village in Thief River Falls on Sat- urday, he demonstrated how the forge works urday during the 125th anniversary celebra- to curious visitors. tion for the community. Barth received

The Cathy Erickson Band performed at Falls. Pictured from left are Mary Jo Sturman Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village during the and Cathy Erickson. 125th anniversary celebration for Thief River

Blayne Johnson, 4, takes aim in a game available to children during Crazy Days in downtown Thief River Falls on Sat- urday. LaBree Avenue between Second and Third streets was closed off to traffic and businesses and other organiza- tions set up booths. The weekly Farmer’s Market was also moved to Second Street. Several games and activities were Xpedition, a tribute band, performed chart topping music Fest in Thief River Falls Saturday. provided to children by the Thief River Falls Education Foun- from the great bands in rock and roll history during River- dation. 10 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Paycheck Protection Program direct forgiveness portal opens $101,000 in 2020) New portal will • 96% of loans went to streamline businesses with fewer than 20 employees (compared to applications for just 87% in 2020.) loans $150K or • 32% of loans went to businesses in LMI commu- less for over 6.5 nities (compared to just 24% in 2020) million businesses Direct Forgiveness Summary The U.S. Small Business Over 600 banks have Administration (SBA) is opted in to direct forgive- launching a streamlined ness, enabling over 2.17 application portal to allow million borrowers to apply borrowers with Paycheck through the portal (This Protection Program (PPP) represents 30% of loans loans $150,000 or less $150,000 or less that have through participating not yet submitted for for- lenders to apply for forgive- giveness) ness directly through the “As one of the leading SBA. PPP lenders in the nation, “The SBA’s new stream- Customers Bank is proud to lined application portal will partner with SBA to deliver simplify forgiveness for mil- responsive digital loan for- lions of our smallest busi- giveness service to the nesses - including many small business borrowers,” sole proprietors - who used said Sam Sidhu, president funds from our Paycheck and chief executive officer 100 Proof performed at RiverFest in Thief River Falls on classic rock. Protection Program loans to of the bank. “The stream- Saturday. The band performs country music blended with survive the pandemic,” said lined and efficient SBA PPP Administrator Isabel loan forgiveness portal will Casillas Guzman. “The vast help borrowers and lenders majority of businesses wait- move forward with econom- ing for forgiveness have ic growth and job creation loans under $150,000. following the pandemic. We These entrepreneurs are encourage other lenders to busy running their busi- join Customers Bank and nesses and are challenged opt-in to the SBA portal.” by an overly complicated Established by the forgiveness process. We CARES Act in 2020, the need to deliver forgiveness PPP was among the first more efficiently so they can COVID-19 small business get back to enlivening our economic aid programs and main streets, sustaining provided more than $798 our neighborhoods and fuel- billion in economic relief to ing our nation’s economy.” small businesses and non- This new change will profits across the nation, help rush relief to over 6.5 keeping employees work- million smallest of small ing, and helping businesses businesses which has been come back stronger than the administrator’s priority ever. since day one. The new for- Other programs include giveness platform will begin Economic Injury Disaster accepting applications from Loan (EIDL), EIDL borrowers on Aug. 4, 2021. Advance, Targeted EIDL Lenders are required to opt- Advance, Supplemental in to this program through EIDL Advance, Restaurant https://directforgiveness.sb Revitalization Fund, a.gov. In addition to the Shuttered Venue Operators technology platform, the Grant, and SBA Debt Relief SBA is standing up a PPP program. To learn more customer service team to about these programs, answer questions and please visit www.sba.gov/ directly assist borrowers relief. with their forgiveness Area students applications. Borrowers that need assistance or on dean’s list at have questions should call U of M Twin Cities (877) 552-2692, Monday – Lots of fresh, locally grown produce was available at the weekend, the Market was moved to Second Street for Crazy The following students Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. have been named to the Farmer’s Market in Thief River Falls on Saturday. Last Day in Thief River Falls. EST. 2021 spring semester “This initiative will allow dean’s list at the PPP borrowers to put their University of Minnesota Local student concerns of achieving full Twin Cities. forgiveness behind them To qualify for the dean’s graduates from and focus on operating and list, a student must com- growing their businesses UW-Eau Claire plete 12 or more letter- again,” said Patrick Kelley, graded credits while Aaron Berzinski of Thief associate administrator for attaining a 3.66 grade River Falls has graduated SBA’s Office of Capital point average. from the University of Access. “We are pleased to Students on the dean’s Wisconsin-Eau Claire. be able to assist financial list include: UW-Eau Claire awarded institutions across the U.S. Gatzke - Crystal Kolden, 1,462 degrees in May. Of in processing forgiveness senior, College of Liberal the degrees awarded, 1,433 applications for small busi- Arts; were received by students ness owners.” Oklee - Adrianne Jones, attending the Eau Claire Paycheck Protection sophomore, College of campus and 29 were Program Summary Education/Human Devel- received by students Overall, the SBA and opment; attending UW-Eau Claire - lenders have worked to Plummer - Calyssa Barron County. originate over 11.7 million Eskeli, junior, College of Berzinski received a loans totaling nearly $800 Education/Human Devel- Bachelor of Business billion in relief to over 8.5 opment; Administration in health million small businesses. Red Lake Falls - care administration. In 2021: Brandon Kolstoe, senior, • SBA approved over 6.5 College of Science and million loans totaling over Engineering; $275B Thief River Falls - • The average loan size YoungSi Li, junior, Carlson was ~ $42,000 (compared to School of Management. Glow putt? In the basement of the church at River Falls, children and adults were able to Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village in Thief play a game of putt-putt golf.

Luqis Moser, 12, who likes to read and ride 125th anniversary celebration for Thief Jenni Eriksen read “I Wonder” to young vis- where on Saturday they were celebrating a unicycle, visited with Desi Giffen, who River Falls at Peder Engelstad Pioneer itors of Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village the 125th anniversary of Thief River Falls. was displaying her juggling skills at the Village. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 11 Eric Reinbold is formally charged with murder/Continued (Continued from Page 1) wanted her to quit her job, in April 2020, according to a ferred to starting a second plays, training and dis- At a court hearing shortly dad around 9 or 10 p.m. a which she refused to do. She motion filed by his attorney. American Revolution. That guises. after the incident, a no con- night earlier. wrote that she cried on the However, his request wasn’t revolution was apparently Reinbold was arrested on tact order was lifted between It was unclear when the drive home and could not go granted at that time. the basis of a Hollywood a warrant Nov. 7, 2017, dur- Reinbold and his wife and girl had last seen her mom. inside the house until she The federal charge script that he had created, ing a traffic stop in Hutchin- children at Lissette Rein- However, she recalled her stopped crying, so the kids stemmed from the discovery according to court files. son, Kan. His vehicle bold’s request. mom was crying after her would not see her.” of a plastic tote containing During the execution of contained $2,500 in $100 For that case, Eric Rein- dad accused her mom of Eric Reinbold responded pipe bombs, jugs of gunpow- the search warrant at Rein- bills, his passport, an atlas bold received a five-year cheating on him. She said by asking his wife “if she der, fuses and other bomb bold’s home, law enforce- and camping gear. stay of adjudication for a fel- her dad was mad. called the police and he told making material as well as a ment found a notebook titled Prior domestic incident ony charge of second degree A search warrant was her to not threaten him with receipt for the fuses contain- “How One Person Can Make Reinbold had also been assault. He was also sen- soon executed for Eric Rein- probation.” He continued to ing Reinbold’s name and ad- a Difference: Instruction sentenced in Pennington tenced for gross misde- bold’s phone. Messages be- pressure her for sex. dress Oct. 22, 2017. The Booklet at the HCU (Home- County District Court for a meanor child endangerment tween the couple indicated There were no more text items were located on his made Commando Univer- June 11, 2015, incident in in that case. He was ordered tension and attempts to rec- messages between the two of family’s hunting property in sity).” Featuring Reinbold’s which he blocked his wife to serve a total of 60 days in oncile going back to March. them even though he had rural Red Lake County. name, the notebook referred and children’s exit from jail or on electronic home That month, Eric Reinbold gone to the house to take Eleven days later, au- to starting and winning the their property while he was monitoring. A charge of wit- had been released from fed- two of the children to the thorities executed a search second American Rev- armed with a handgun. The ness tampering was dis- eral prison. camper after those ex- warrant for his home. At Re- olution. In several locations, incident led to a 12-1/2 hour missed in which it was From June 25 to July 7, changes. inbold’s home, officers recov- he indicated that the notes standoff with law enforce- alleged Reinbold had tam- Reinbold allegedly accused A friend told law enforce- ered materials similar to were for a Hollywood movie ment from three counties. A pered with the mail carrier his wife of being unfaithful ment that Lissette Reinbold those found on the hunting script titled “The Revolt.” postal carrier witnessed Eric during three separate inci- and demanded sex from her. had sent her and the friend’s land as well as handwritten The notebook listed can- Reinbold ramming his wife’s dents. He allegedly blocked They also fought over fi- sister a video via Messenger notes related to manufactur- didates for martyrdom, ask- vehicle three to four times the mail carrier’s vehicle. nances. at 6:36 a.m. July 9. The ing pipe bombs, making ing whether anyone in those while she and two children During other incidents, he The day before Lissette friend sent a message to Lis- homemade explosives, how 12 categories would be will- were inside. He later saw wrote “homerecker” on his Reinbold was found dead, sette Reinbold at 7:26 a.m., to use pipe bombs, and dia- ing to start the revolution. It Lissette Reinbold drive out own mailbox and wore cam- Eric Reinbold allegedly but she never opened the grams of bombs that also listed reasons “why cops of the driveway with her ouflage while laying in a asked whether she was message. matched the bombs found in are garbage” and talked husband chasing her with ditch near the mailbox. being unfaithful to him. His Past criminal charges the tote. about “going Rambo” on the his pickup truck. At a cross- wife responded that it was In March, Eric Reinbold While investigating, law IRS when it says you owe ing, Eric Reinbold turned all in his head. He continued was released from a federal enforcement found a note- $10,000. The notebook around and Lissette Rein- to pressure her for sex and prison in Oxford, Wis. In book in which Reinbold re- further noted targets, allies, bold continued on her way. accused her of lying to him 2018, he was sentenced to “in various ways.” She de- five years in federal prison nied his accusations. During for illegally possessing un- this exchange, Lissette Rein- registered pipe bombs. He is County begins receiving bills/Continued bold allegedly “reminded the currently on parole related defendant that he punched to that case after a federal (Continued from Page 1) staff. The agreement in- advertising for her cur- expire Oct. 10. With this res- and choked her in 2015. The judge granted him a compas- culverts, install the new cul- cludes salary increases for rent position. Anderson is olution, he has been re- defendant continued to pres- sionate release in March. verts and backfill the area. Extension Educator Ashley currently employed as a dep- appointed to a five-year sure her about sex, including Reinbold requested the re- Other bidders were David- Nerhus. Her salary will in- uty auditor-treasurer. term. claiming ownership of a part lease, citing family medical son Construction, Wright crease 2.25% for 2022, 2.25% County Board ap- The next County of her body.” At one point, issues and COVID-19 con- Construction and R.J. Zavo- for 2023 and 2.5% for 2024. proved reappointing Ker- Board meeting is sched- Lissette Reinbold texted cerns. Reinbold had five ral & Sons. In separate motions, mit Genereux to the uled Tuesday, Aug. 10 at that she was waiting to hear months left in his sentence Commissioners ap- County Board approved board of the Northwest 10 a.m. at the Justice why he had punched and at that time. proved a three-year hiring Stacy Anderson as Minnesota Multi-County Center. choked her. “Later in the ex- Reinbold had initially agreement with the Uni- the fiscal supervisor in Housing and Redevel- change, the defendant sought a sentence reduction versity of Minnesota for the Human Services De- opment Authority. Gener- Extension programs and partment and approved eux’s current term is set to Crazy Day in TRF Drug bills would promote competition and lower costs

Senators with their own products, a (D-MN ) and Chuck Grass- tactic that delays patient ac- ley (R-IA) announced that cess to more affordable med- the Preserving Access to Af- ications. The bill would give fordable Generics and Bio- the Federal Trade Commis- similars Act and the Stop sion (FTC) enhanced au- Significant and Time-wast- thority to take action ing Abuse Limiting Legiti- against those who file sham mate Innovation of New petitions. Senators Richard Generics (Stop STALLING) Blumenthal (D-CT), Joni Act to reduce drug costs Ernst (R-IA), and Patrick have passed the Senate Ju- Leahy (D-VT) are cosponsors diciary Committee. of this bill. “The skyrocketing cost of As chairperson of the prescription drugs in our Senate Judiciary Subcom- country is an urgent prob- mittee on Competition Pol- lem impacting millions of icy, Antitrust, and Consumer Americans, and there are so- Rights, Klobuchar has lutions on the table to help championed efforts to pro- them access the medications tect consumers, promote they need at prices they can competition, and fight con- Downtown Thief River Falls was a busy place on Saturday as businesses and shoppers celebrated Crazy Day deals. afford. We must take action solidation in several indus- to put an end to industry tries. practices that undermine In March, she introduced Local Government Lobbying Services Report released competition in the pharma- the Empowering Medicare ceutical industry and delay Seniors to Negotiate Drug Minnesota operating remotely, they port include: 2019) reported that they di- the approval of more afford- Prices Act to allow Medicare Julie Blaha released the have the chance to impact • Local governments rectly employed staff or able drugs. Now that these to negotiate the best price of 2020 Local Government the cost of local govern- spent a total of $10 million hired contract lobbyists. bipartisan bills have passed prescription drugs for sen- Lobbying Services Report, ment’s public policy work,” on lobbying activities in These local governments the Judiciary Committee, we iors enrolled in Medicare which showed local govern- said Blaha. “We owe it to 2020. This represents an in- spent a total of $5.5 million are one step closer to doing Part D. Current law ex- ments and their associations those who struggled during crease of $311,252, or three on staff and contract lobby- just that,” Klobuchar said. pressly bans Medicare from spending over $10 million in the pandemic to learn all we percent, over the amount ists. This was $409,998, or “At almost every county negotiating for better prices. 2020 to advocate for their can from our responses to spent on lobbying services in eight percent, more than in meeting, I hear from Iowans By harnessing the bargain- communities. COVID-19. 2019. Of the $10 million 2019. who are concerned about the ing power of the nearly 46 “Over the past five years, “Part of local government spent on lobbying in 2020, • Ten of the 115 local rising cost of prescription million seniors enrolled in local government expendi- lobbying costs are driven by $5.5 million was attributa- governments that directly drugs. Our constituents the program, Medicare could tures have increased by 11 the logistics of engaging ble to local governments employed lobbying staff shouldn’t be worried about negotiate bigger discounts percent on staff and contract with the Legislature. Op- using their own staff or and/or hired contract lobby- buying their much-needed from pharmaceutical com- lobbyists,” said Blaha. tions to participate in hear- hired contract lobbyists, ists reported over $100,000 medication or putting food panies. This bill is co-spon- “When adjusted for infla- ings and committee while $4.5 million was at- in lobbying services expendi- on the table,” Grassley said. sored by 33 other senators. tion, the increase is approx- meetings remotely may re- tributable to the lobbying ac- tures, for a total of $2.2 mil- “These commonsense bills In February, Klobuchar imately 4 percent.” duce travel costs, particu- tivities of associations of lion. These 10 local will make it easier for pa- introduced the Competition “As the Minnesota Legis- larly for entities in Greater local governments. governments accounted for tients to access less costly and Antitrust Law Enforce- lature makes changes based Minnesota,” added Blaha. • In 2020, 115 local gov- 41 percent of the total generic prescription drugs. ment Reform Act – sweeping on what they learned from Highlights of the re- ernments (five more than in amount paid to contract and I’m glad my colleagues legislation to reinvigorate staff lobbyists in 2020. agreed with Senator Klobu- America’s antitrust laws and • From 2016 to 2020, char and me to pass these bi- restore competition to Amer- Levy request explained/Continued total expenditures on staff partisan proposals out of ican markets. This legisla- and contract lobbyists grew committee.” tion would give federal (Continued from Page 1) funds come from the state, fund balance would also 11 percent. The amount The Preserving Access to enforcers the resources they every eight years. 10 percent from the federal drop below 10 percent. spent by those using only Affordable Generics and Bio- need to do their jobs, 2. Implement the Dis- government, and 20 percent If the levy is approved, contract lobbyists grew five similars Act would limit an- strengthen prohibitions on trict’s strategic plan, which comes from local taxpayers. the District won’t see the percent; the amount spent ticompetitive “pay-for-delay anticompetitive conduct and identifies a path for district. In reality, Stepan noted that new funding until 2023. on those using only staff rose deals” that prevent or delay mergers, and make ad- The over-arching mission is state and federal govern- How does the District nine percent; and the the introduction of afford- ditional reforms to improve to address any goal, any op- ment aid hasn’t been keep- compare to other amount spent by those using able follow-on versions of enforcement. portunity, anytime, any- ing up with inflation. Districts in the region? both contract and staff lob- branded pharmaceuticals. She has led the fight where for anyone. It also Stepan said that for the Presently, the per pupil byists increased 20 percent. Pay-for-delay deals – the against anticompetitive con- focuses on the six “C’s” - cre- past several years, the Dis- levy is among the smallest • Local governments paid practice in which drug com- duct in the pharmaceutical ativity, character, citizen- trict has been making in the region. The request, if dues of $12.9 million in 2020 panies use pay-off agree- industry, sponsoring multi- ship, collaboration, budget cuts - over $500,000 approved, would put the Dis- to local government associa- ments to delay the ple pieces of legislation. Last communication and critical just last year alone. Its un- trict per pupil funding be- tions that also represented introduction of cheaper sub- year, Klobuchar’s Creating thinking. Some of the more assigned fund balance has tween what Stephen-Argyle their interests before legis- stitutes – increase the cost of and Restoring Equal Access concrete goals of the plan in- also dropped from a high of and Goodridge have. lative, administrative, or prescriptions and impose to Equivalent Samples clude providing real world about 17 percent to 11 per- Find out more infor- other governmental bodies. significant costs on our (CREATES) Act, which pre- authentic opportunities, cent. mation about the levy These associations spent health care system. The vents abusive tactics that voice and choice, equitable (The District, and most More information about $4.5 million on lobbyists and legislation covers pay-for- hinder affordable drugs from experiences, staff growth, school districts, have unas- the levy request can be lobbying in 2020, a decrease delay deals affecting biosim- entering the market, was and safety while providing signed fund balances. It pro- found on the District’s web- of two percent from 2019. ilar and interchangeable passed into law. strong fiscal management. vides important cash flow site. By going to the website, • Among the 25 local biologics in addition to ge- Additionally, Klobuchar Part of the strategic plan coverage, allows flexibility to an individual can use their government associations neric drugs. Senators Dick has called for strong anti- boils down to making sure cover unexpected costs and smart phone to scan in a QR that lobbied the Legislature Durbin (R-IL), Joni Ernst trust review and enforce- the District provides the opportunities, and impacts code, which connects to in- on behalf of their local gov- (R-IA), Patrick Leahy (D- ment to protect consumers education students need in bond ratings. School District formation, and/or they can ernment members, 12 asso- VT), Susan Collins (R-ME), from mergers that raise this world and the world of 564 has a goal of keeping its click on a quick link called ciations reported Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), prices or harm competition, work that they will enter, as unassigned fund balance at “2021 Referendum Presenta- expenditures on Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and including Comcast/Time well as making the school at- between 10 and 25 percent.) tion.” lobbying/lobbyists in excess Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Warner Cable, AT&T/Time tractive to other students. What will happen if Stepan also said she will of $100,000 in 2020. These are cosponsors of the bill. Warner Inc., Anheuser- (Government aid is largely the levy request isn’t ap- be visiting with groups and 12 associations accounted The Stop STALLING Act Busch/Miller-Coors, and T- dependent on the number of proved by voters? organizations in the com- for $3.9 million, or 86 per- would reduce the incentives Mobile/Sprint, and students attending the Stepan said the District munity to explain the levy cent, of the total lobbying ex- for branded pharmaceutical consolidation in the agricul- school. The more students, will have to make another request. A brochure has also penditures of associations in companies to file sham peti- tural and online travel in- the more aid they receive.) $500,000 in cuts. This time, been created. In the weeks 2020. tions with the Federal Drug dustries. Part of the District’s fund- however, it would look a lot leading up to the election in Administration (FDA) to in- ing relies on state and fed- different as cuts would im- November, more information terfere with the regulatory eral aid. In general, 70 pact programs, activities and presentations will be approval of generics and bio- percent of the District’s and staff. The unassigned shared with the public and similars that would compete 12 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Eagle Creek performed during RiverFest in Thief River Falls Saturday evening. Band members include: Randy Larson, Dayle Larson, Tony Nordby, Geoffrey Larson and Andy Dally on drums. Gabriel Jacobs, an internationally acclaimed vocalist, pro- vided lead vocals for Xpedition, a tribute band that per- formed Rock and Roll hits during RiverFest in Thief River Falls Saturday evening.

Marcus Padilla, Paige Peterson and their performed some of the biggest hits from Randy Larson and Geoffrey Larson perform The Larsons are members of the Eagle band, Street Talk, performed Friday, July 30 the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. for RiverFest attendees Saturday evening. Creek band. at RiverFest in Thief River Falls. The band

What does the Line 3 “It’s keeping our replacement mean for Minnesota? economy going.”

> Here are some of the ways Minnesota communities are benefitting from the Line 3 Replacement Project:

Local business boost During construction, Enbridge sources local businesses like hardware stores, supply stores and parts dealers for goods and services to support their operations.

Thousands of construction jobs Private investment in Minnesota for the Line 3 Replacement Project created 5,200 construction jobs this winter, $334 million in union wages is Anton expected with a total economic impact of more than $4 billion in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Chair, Thief River Falls Area Chamber More than $65 million in state taxes Currently, Enbridge pays more than $30 million in property taxes each “Talking with Chamber members, they’re busy. They’re busy as they year across Minnesota. In the first year of service, that will increase have even been. It’s great for us. It couldn’t have been better timing.” incrementally by more than $35 million, bringing our annual total to more than $65 million—that’s tax dollars that will be used to fund schools, “Our hotels are all full. Rental apartments, I mean they’re all full. infrastructure, recreation and more. It’s keeping our economy going. We’re busy right now, all the way across the board.”

To learn more about the benefits of our Line 3 Replacement Project, visit enbridge.com/line3us. THIEF RIVER FALLS TIMES Second Section

Inside . . . SCOTT DCAMP g Church Schedules . . .5B g Opinion ...... 6B Sports Editor g Menus ...... 12B WEDNESDAY, AU e-mail: [email protected] GUST 4, 2021 g Classifieds ...... 7B Volume 110, Number 31 • www.trftimes.com g Legals ...... 10B Mauch wins Run RiverFest 5K race

A mix of runners and walkers of all ages participated in the Run RiverFest 5K on to run or walk due to concerns over air quality from wildfires in Canada. Additional Thursday, July 29. The event had 70 pre-registered entries, but only 48 showed up photos from the Run RiverFest 1K and 5K appear on page 3. Soon-to-be high school sion: “To raise funds with the children as young as age 3, junior Isaac Mauch turned in intent to support charitable all the way through young the top overall time at the programs, projects and activ- adults. 2021 Run RiverFest 5K ities that facilitate mental The Max Foundation is a Thursday, July 29. The event wellness amongst our youth.” frequent partner of the Win- was orgainzed by Rehab Au- Max Foundation Board nipeg Jets and “Project 11,” a thority and Elite Athletix. member and Max’s relative foundation named in honor of Seventy participants pre- Conway Marvin spoke to Rick Rypien, a much loved reigistered for the event, runners and walkers prior to and valued member of the with 48 participating in the Thursday’s Run RiverFest Jets family who lost his bat- 1K and 5K races. Smoke 1K and 5k races. Conway tle with depression on Aug. from Canadian wildfires was was recruited to the founda- 15, 2011. cited as the cause for several tion by David and Kallie Designed as an engaging pre-registered runners and Marvin. cross-curricular prevention walkers withdrawing from “We came to the conclu- program, Project 11 delivers the event. sion that to do nothing weekly lessons and daily ac- Age group winners wasn’t an option,” Conway tivities that help students • Male 19 and undere - said of the formation of the and teachers develop a Isaac Mauch 18:12 foundation. “We didn’t know greater understanding and • Female 19 and under - where the journey was going awareness of mental health Josie Peterson 23:18 to bring us or where we going issues within their own lives, • Male 20-35 - Sean Sulli- to end up, but we stood solid as well as their peers’ lives, van 20:19 with to do nothing was not and teaches them positive • Female 20-35 - Angie an option.” coping skills. Anderson 26:37 The Max Foundation aims “We started it in Warroad • Male 36-49 - Luke to make it so that no other two years ago in September,” Stavos 22:45 family has to go through the Conway said. “We started it • Female 36-49 - Shan- what Max’s family had to go in kindergarten and it went non Nelson 25:45 through. through seventh grade. The • Male 50 and over - “Our job is outreach. Our curriculum is being built to Corey Herring 27:05 job is to break down those go all the way through grade • Female 50 and over - barriers,” Conway said. “Our 12 ... or if you are in Canada, Amelia Sedra 31:32. job is to have these conversa- grade 13. It’s a wonderful Max Foundation tions. Our job isn’t fun. Who system.” Each year, proceeds from wants to talk about mental Conway said the Jets have the Run RiverFest 5K benefit health? Who wants to talk been very unselfish in shar- a local non-profit. This year’s about suicide? But if we don’t ing the curriculum. proceeds will go to the Max talk about it and we don’t “We’ve seen the benefits of Foundation. work together, we can’t fix it,” Conway said. “We have The Max Foundation is it.” two more schools coming on- named in honor of Max Mar- The Max Foundation line this fall. We’d love to see vin, son of David and Kallie works with schools, sports more schools in more commu- Marvin, who died by suicide teams and any other area nities involved in the Project Conway Marvin, board member of the Max Foundation, gave a short presentation in December 2018. The Max where it can influence men- 11 initiative.” prior to the start of the 2021 Run RiverFest 1K and 5K races on Thursday, July 29. Foundation was founded in tal wellness with kids. The August 2019 with the mis- foundation has worked with Street Wizards hold 2021 car show Allen Aaseby, Ed Walseth, noted that “the car was to- Steven Mould, Lanny Moore tally rebuilt a few years back and Larry Hosaluk won Best and it is one of Lanny’s fa- in Show Awards, while Lewis vorites.” Levafold took home the Hosaluk of Roseau re- Mayor’s Choice Award at the ceived a Best in Show award 20th Annual Street Wizards for his 1937 Ford Pickup. Car Show held Saturday, The Street Wizards con- July 31 at Floyd B. Olson tinued the tradition of pre- Park in Thief River Falls. senting Wahoo Awards. Street Wizards President “The idea behind it is to Gary Tvedt presented give somebody a trophy that awards at the conclusion of might not get a trophy at a the show. car show, but we think they First up was the crushed deserve something,” Tvedt car award. Sheldon Braget of said. Cavailer, N.D., correctly As usual, the 2021 Wahoo guessed that the rusted and trophies were handmade by crushed pile of metal was a Tvedt. This year, they were 1963 Chevy Corvair Convert- color-coded so that cars were ible. For his efforts, Braget only eligible for the trophy received a tool kit. that corresponded with their Up next were the Best in primary paint color. Show Awards. Tvedt said the Winning the red Wahoo five cars are in no particular trophy was Rick Myrom for order. his 1935 Chevy Pickup. Aaseby entered won with The white Wahoo trophy a 1934 Dodge that featured a went to Georgette Philipp for brand new Hemi engine with her 1973 Plymouth Bar- numerous modifications. racuda. Walseth entered and won Sheldon Braget, who pre- with a 1954 Plymouth Con- viously came up with the cor- vertible. rect answer in the crushed Mould received a Best in car contest, received the yel- Show award for his 1965 low Wahoo trophy for his Cobra. 1956 Appache Pickup. Moore entered a 1956 The orange Wahoo trophy Pictured from left to right are Best in Show winners at the 2021 Street Wizards Car Show: Al Aaseby, 1934 Dodge; Buick that was selected as a went to Brian Fortier with a Ed Walseth, 1954 Plymouth Convertible; Steven Mould, 1965 Cobra; Lanny Moore, 1956 Buick; and Larry Hosaluk, Best in Show winner. Tvedt [Continued on page 2] 1937 Ford Pickup. 2B ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Copp, Olson, Aberle and

Weleski get GRP checkers by Keith Cumming Midwest Mods and Pure Graff[10]; 7. 64-Shane Wahl[16]; 8. Stocks, along with the 180-Scott Kaml[1]; 9. 88-Chad Puschinsky[5]; 10. 47W-Tony For the first time in nine Outlaw Mini Mods. Pit Wensloff[9]; 11. 54-Terry years, this announcer/writer Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Nelson[15]; 12. 21-Joel Olson[3]; 13. missed a race at the Grandstands open at 5:30, 5W-Jacob Wilde[14]; 14. 007-Alex Greenbush Race Park, as I cutoff for the draw is at 6 Johnson[12]; 15. 77-Ryan Anderson[13]; 16. 06-Chris was attending my postponed p.m., with the green flag Vargason[11]; 40-year high school reunion. dropping at 7 p.m. sharp. Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 46J-Taylor So, this will be short and For more info follow us on Jacobson[3]; 2. 15C-Chris sweet. Facebook at Official Edmonds[6]; 3. 88-Chad Puschinsky[1]; 4. 21-Joel Olson[5]; Brandon Copp made the Greenbush Race Park or on 5. 47W-Tony Wensloff[4]; 6. 06- tow all the way from Brule, the web at Chris Vargason[7]; 7. 77-Ryan Wis., and made his first ever http://www.greenbushra- Anderson[8]; 8. (DNF) 54-Terry visit to the Park pay off with cepark.com, and we hope to Nelson[2]; Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 5BA-Aaron a sweep in the Wissota see you at the Park. Blacklance[4]; 2. 40-Patrick Modifieds. Jordan Duray Sobolik[7]; 3. 180-Scott Kaml[1]; 4. finished second and Aaron Results 169-Justin Olson[3]; 5. 33G-Connor Holtan third. n Lightning Sprints (18 entries) Graff[2]; 6. 007-Alex Johnson[8]; 7. - A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 11- 5W-Jacob Wilde[5]; 8. (DNF) 64- The Wissota Midwest Dexter Dvergsten[3]; 2. 26-Chris Shane Wahl[6]. Mod feature came right Crowder[6]; 3. 10-Alex n Wissota Pure Stock (9 entries) down to the wire as Justin Truscinski[9]; 4. 19S-Travis - A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 39-Deryk Olson beat Aaron Surerus[12]; 5. 100-Jason Berg[5]; Weleski[4]; 2. 77E-Tra Ewalt[3]; 3. 6. 93-Kelsi Pederson[18]; 7. 13-Alan 66-Michael Roth[5]; 4. 74-Steve BlackLance. Taylor Truscinski[1]; 8. 5G-Garrison Nordhagen[6]; 5. 88-Macey Jacobson finished third. Miller[4]; 9. 60X-Patrick Anderson[2]; 6. (DNF) 5-Dusty Heat wins went to Jacobson Brejcha[11]; 10. 4-Dylan Caspers[9]; 7. (DNF) 88B-Brandon and BlackLance. Langevin[16]; 11. 72-Kate Taves[8]; Puschinsky[7]; 8. (DNF) 42-Jace 12. 16C-Kyle Cole[14]; 13. 2- Gust[1]; 9. (DNF) 17N-Faith Blake Biermaier signed a National Letter of Intent on March 10 to continue his ath- I heard the Wissota Michael Truscinski[13]; 14. (DNF) Novacek[8]; letic career as a member of the University of Jamestown football team. Pictured Street feature was another 1W-Mark Williams[2]; 15. (DNF) Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 88-Macey close race as Daniel Aberle 27-Weston Olson[10]; 16. (DNF) Anderson[2]; 2. 66-Michael Roth[4]; from left to right are Meleah, Blake, Ronda and Mike Biermaier. (Submitted) beat BlackLance and Tucker 7-Dan Wiskow[15]; 17. (DNF) 22- 3. 42-Jace Gust[9]; 4. 77E-Tra Bryce Haugeberg[7]; 18. (DNF) 24- Ewalt[5]; 5. 39-Deryk Weleski[7]; 6. Pederson. The heat wins Jake Haugeberg[17]; 74-Steve Nordhagen[1]; 7. 88B- went to Aberle and Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Chris Brandon Puschinsky[6]; 8. (DNF) BlackLance. Crowder[5]; 2. 13-Alan Truscin- 17N-Faith Novacek[3]; 9. (DNF) 5- The Wissota Pure Stock ski[1]; 3. 22-Bryce Haugeberg[3]; Dusty Caspers[8]. 4. 27-Weston Olson[4]; 5. 2- n Wissota Street Stock (12 feature win went to Deryk Michael Truscinski[2]; 6. (DNF) 93- entries) - A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. Weleski with Tra Ewalt fin- Kelsi Pederson[6]; 33-Daniel Aberle[8]; 2. 539-Aaron ishing second and Michael Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1W-Mark BlackLance[6]; 3. 27P-Tucker Roth third. Macey Anderson Williams[1]; 2. 100-Jason Berg[5]; Pederson[5]; 4. 87M-Dave Meyer[4]; 3. 72-Kate Taves[3]; 4. 60X-Patrick 5. 48-Chase Boen[3]; 6. 7-James got the lone heat win. Brejcha[2]; 5. 16C-Kyle Cole[6]; 6. Meagher[2]; 7. 29-Dan Dexter Dvergsten 4-Dylan Langevin[4]; McNamee[9]; 8. 25-Ryan remained undefeated at the Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Dexter Johnson[7]; 9. 21-Cadin Brekke- Park in the MinnKota Dvergsten[2]; 2. 5G-Garrison stran[1]; 10. 0-Chad Hagen[12]; Miller[1]; 3. 10-Alex Truscinski[5]; 11. 34-Bill Gustafson[10]; 12. POWRI Lightning Sprints. 4. 19S-Travis Surerus[4]; 5. 7-Dan (DNF) 87-Alan Lane[11]; Dvergsten is also the first- Wiskow[3]; 6. 24-Jake Hauge- Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 539-Aaron time winner of the Olson cup berg[6]. Blacklance[2]; 2. 25-Ryan named in honor of Chad & n Wissota Modifieds (8 entries) - Johnson[4]; 3. 48-Chase Boen[1]; 4. A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 22- 27P-Tucker Pederson[3]; 5. 29-Dan Corey Olson, former Brandon Copp[5]; 2. 81-Jordan McNamee[6]; 6. 87-Alan Lane[5]; Lightning Sprint drivers Duray[6]; 3. 2-Aaron Holtan[7]; 4. Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 33-Daniel that have passed away. 64-Shane Wahl[2]; 5. 74-Dustin Aberle[1]; 2. 87M-Dave Meyer[2]; 3. The 4 Cylinder feature Wahl[3]; 6. 22B-Josh Beaulieu[4]; 7. 21-Cadin Brekkestran[4]; 4. 7- 57-Michael Tiani[8]; 8. (DNF) 33- James Meagher[5]; 5. 34-Bill went to John Current, with Ryan Hagen[1]; Gustafson[6]; 6. (DNF) 0-Chad Kalin Honer finishing sec- Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 22-Brandon Hagen[3]. ond and Brandon Hunter Copp[2]; 2. 64-Shane Wahl[3]; 3. 74- n 4-Cylinders (5 entries) - A finishing third. Honer Dustin Wahl[8]; 4. 33-Ryan Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 28-John Hagen[4]; 5. 22B-Josh Beaulieu[6]; Current[4]; 2. 115-Kalin Honer[3]; picked up the lone heat win. 6. 81-Jordan Duray[7]; 7. 2-Aaron 3. 5-Brandon Hunter[1]; 4. 3-Justin Up next for the Holtan[5]; 8. (DNF) 57-Michael Honer[2]; 5. (DNS) 15-Gordon Greenbush Race Park, the Tiani[1]. Hunter; NLRA Late Models will n Wissota Midwest Mods (16 Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 115-Kalin entries) - A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. Honer[3]; 2. 28-John Current[5]; 3. make their last visit of the 169-Justin Olson[2]; 2. 5BA-Aaron 5-Brandon Hunter[2]; 4. 3-Justin season, and will be joined by BlackLance[8]; 3. 46J-Taylor Honer[1]; 5. (DNF) 15-Gordon Jonah Kalsnes committed to continuing his track and field, and cross country the regular Wissota classes Jacobson[7]; 4. 40-Patrick Hunter[4]. of Modifieds, Streets, Sobolik[6]; 5. 15C-Chris careers at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter during a ceremony on March 31. Edmonds[4]; 6. 33G-Connor Pictured from left to right are Roberta, Jonah and Jarrod Kalsnes. (Submitted) Street Wizards hold 19th Annual Car Show/Continued [Continued from page 1] was the Mayor’s Choice 1969 Ford pickup truck. Award, which is selected by The final Wahoo trophy, Mayor Brian Holmer. This made out of sheet metal, year’s recipient was Lewis went to Dale Foss for his Levafold for his 1970 1972 El Camino. Plymouth Roadrunner. Rounding out the awards

Members of the Thief River Falls Bombers amateur baseball team gathered for a photo prior to their region play-in game Tuesday, July 27. Pictured from left to right are: front row - Jake Huwe, Gibby Rodriguez, Steve Wiseth, Fred Landman, Aaron Bruggeman, Jarad Nelson, Izaak Keefe; back row - Chanc Keefe, Brandon Monroe, Dillon Lundin, Grant Hartmann, Zach Praska, Keaden Kempert and Jason Kempert. Not pictured are Brandon Bruggeman, Owen Ellefson and Adam Berg. The Bombers won the play-in game over the Warroad Muskies by a score of 7-2. Their time in the playoffs was short lived, however, after the team was unable to get the minimum of nine players needed to compete in the opening round of the region tournament on Saturday.

Sheldon Braget of Cavalier, N.D., correctly guessed the identity of the crushed car, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible, at the Street Wizards Car Show Saturday afternoon. His reward was this rachet set.

Top: Wahoo award winners and the Mayor’s Choice Award winner at the 19th Annual Street Wizards Car Show gathered for this photo at the conclusion of the show. Pictured from left to right are Wahoo winners Rick Myrom, Darren Philipp (who accepted on behalf of winner Georgette Philipp), Sheldon Braget, Brian Fortier and Dale Foss; and Mayor’s Choice Award winner Lewis Levafold.

Right: Here is a closer look at this year’s Wahoo trophies, which were designed by Street Wizards President Gary Tvedt. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 3B Fast feet, fast cars showcased at RiverFest

Race category winners at the 2021 Run RiverFest 5K include: top row from left to right - Camden Backer, kids 1K; Isaac Mauch, overall winner and Male age 19 and under; Sean Sullivan, Male 20-35; Luke Stavos, Male 36-49; Corey Herring, Male age 50 and over; Middle row - co-champions in the Female age 19 and under division Josie Peterson and Dru Harbott; Shannon Nelson, Female 36-49; Angie Anderson, Female 20-35; Amelia Sedra, Female age 50 and over. Bottom row left - Event organizer Kim Rosendahl of RehabAuthority and Elite Athletix gives ath- letes instructions prior to the start of the Run RiverFest 1K and 5K races. Bottom row right - Each entrant in the Run RiverFest 5K was entered into a drawing for an inflatable kayak. This year’s kayak winner was Spencer Skaar.

A trio of Dodge Vipers, a 1997 model owned by Peter Mosbeck of Red Lake Falls, and 2015 and 2016 models owned by Marna Kobe of Grand Forks, N.D., were on display at the 2021 Street Wizards Car Show.

Sheldon Braget of Cavalier, N.D., won a Wahoo Award for his 1956 Chevy Apache Pickup Truck during the 2021 Street Wizards Car Show.

This 1972 El Camino, owned by David Foss of Greenbush, won a Wahoo Award for Ed Walseth of Thief River Falls won a Best in Show award for his 1954 Plymouth top silver vehicle at the 2021 Street Wizards Car Show. Convertible at the 2021 Street Wizards Car Show. 4B ~ Thief River Falls Times SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2020-21 Thief River Falls SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Pictured from left to right are members of the Thief River Falls Girls Golf Team: - Coach Johnson, Sophia Vidal, Olivia Wojahn, Sophia Stavos, Coach Johnson. front row - Breanna Lee, Emma Christianson; middle row - Hayden Comstock, (Photo by Thoele Photography) Jordan Larson, Chloe Lundeen, Kassidy Fremling, Gretta Grzadzielewski; back row

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The Devon Worley Band performed Friday, July 30 at event, which returned after a one-year hiatus due to COVID- RiverFest in Thief River Falls. The band kicked off the 19.

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Puffe Kevin Hall, Pastor Mary Sieckert, Interim Worship Leader Sunday, August 8: 9 a.m. ­ Worship 101 Pine Ave. S., Thief River Falls 321 Minnesota Ave. E., Newfolden CHURCH Pete Lee, Discipleship Pastor mncable.net, or send a letter to P.O. at Ebenezer; 10:30 a.m. ­ Worship at Phone: (218) 681-4488 Phone: (218) 874-7925 Frank Ehling, Pastor 403 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls Box 269 in Thief River Falls. Sheila Michaels, Pastor Fridays: Bible study at 2 p.m. Web: westakerfreelutheran.360unite.com Web: www.epiphanystation.com Immanuel, Immanuel Church Sundays: Worship at 11:30 a.m. 15952 110th Street SW, Red Lake Falls Sundays: Worship at 10:45 a.m. Facebook: Westaker Free Lutheran E-Mail: [email protected] Council –––––––––– Sundays: Worship at 8:30 a.m Wednesdays: Prayer works at 6:30 –––––––––– Church –––––––––– REDEEMER LUTHERAN Email: [email protected] –––––––––– a.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN ST. PAULI LUTHERAN Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. and CHURCH – ELCA Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. ­ Kids’ CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD CHURCH ELCA CHURCH – ELCA 11 a.m., Evening at 6 p.m. Darrel Cory, Pastor Club, Youth and Colossians Bible Rev. Chris Rosebrough, Pastor 1300 Nora Street East, Thief River Falls Carl Hansen, Pastor Frank Ehling, Pastor Mondays: Prayer works at 6:30 Study Radium Phone: (218) 681-3390 P.O. Box 944, County Road 20 S. Sheila Michaels, Pastor a.m. Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-9992 or 745-5604 E-mail: [email protected] Sundays: Sunday School at 9:15 PO Box 8 Tuesdays: Celebrate recovery from Web: http://historicstpauli.org Sundays: Worship at 1 p.m., Bible Live streaming our worship serv­ a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.; 405 Water Street, St. Hilaire 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 8: Worship at Phone: (218) 964-5750 Study at 2:15 p.m. ices, people can go to our website at Trumpet of Truth at 7 p.m. on –––––––––– 10:30 a.m. Sundays: Worship at 10:30 a.m. –––––––––– redeemertrf.org, click the link to be KTRF. EVANGELICAL COVENANT –––––––––– under current precautions. NEWFOLDEN EVANGELICAL directed to our YouTube channel –––––––––– CHURCH FREE CHURCH THRIVING LIFE CHURCH –––––––––– Bryan Dickson, Interim Pastor (Sundays at 9:30 a.m.). Bulletins are ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH – Gary Barrett, Pastor Jim Binder, Pastor 1425 Third Street East, Thief River Falls CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES P.O. Box 86, Newfolden also available on our website. 22722 350th St. South, Erskine ELCA Phone: (218) 681-4449 OF BLESSED SACRAMENT, Phone: (218) 874-8785 In person worship ­ Wednesdays 218-556-1545 Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor Web: www.trfcovchurch.org Web: newfoldenefc.org 505 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls ST. EDWARD, ST. JOSEPH www.facebook.com/trfcovchurch at 6:30 p.m. (not live streamed) www.thrivinglifemn.org Father George Noel, Pastor E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (218) 681-3296 Office E-Mail: [email protected] –––––––––– Sundays: Worship service at 10 Phone: (218) 289-1735 Sundays: Sunday school at 9:15 Web: www.ziontrf.org Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. RINDAL LUTHERAN a.m. Email: [email protected] a.m., Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Staff available for phone calls only ­ Blessed Sacrament: Mass on –––––––––– –––––––––– CHURCH, NALC –––––––––– Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at EVANGELICAL FREE Rev. Timothy Lundeen, Pastor TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 9 a.m. ­3 p.m. weekdays, (9 a.m. ­ NEXUS CHURCH 23511 110th Ave. NW, Newfolden 12 p.m. on Saturday) Zion office ­ 5 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. and live CHURCH Luke Stavos, Pastor – ELCA Lead Pastor Kevin MacLean, Phone: (218) 689-0042 • (218) 378-4499 Linda Kaushagen, Lay Visitation 681 ­3296 Appointments with pastor streamed. 246 Kendall Ave. N., Thief River Falls E-mail: [email protected] Associate Pastor Kent Hudson Phone: (218) 681-4716 and Senior Outreach made by phone or email only St. Joseph’s: Mass on Thursdays at 211 Arnold Ave. N., Thief River Falls Sundays: In­person services at 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 9:45 a.m. Sundays: Services at 10:30 a.m. at 325 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls Pastor Ale 681­1866, 689­6021 or Phone: (218) 681-3855 the church and online at 10:30 a.m. Phone: (218) 681-1310 St. Edward’s: Mass on Fridays at Web: www.trfefc.org –––––––––– www.trinitylutherantrf.org [email protected] Sundays: Adult Sunday School at www.nexuschurchmn.com/mes­ 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 11:30 a.m. RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH Sundays: Summer Worship Wednesday, August 4: 5 p.m. ­ –––––––––– 8:15 a.m.,Worship at 9:30 a.m. sages VBS picnic lunch, 5:30­7:30 p.m. ­ –––––––––– Timothy Self, Pastor Schedule Memorial Day Weekend ­ COMMUNITY CHURCH –––––––––– 1563 Highway 59 SE (Next to McDonalds) VBS; Wednesday Worship: 5:30 OAK RIDGE Labor Day Weekend: Worship serv­ INTERNATIONAL FAITH LUTHERAN Thief River Falls p.m. ­ Meal, 6:15 p.m. ­ Worship LUTHERAN CHURCH Phone: (218) 681-1469 ice at 9 a.m. and is broadcasted on Chad & Jenn Manning, Pastors BRETHREN CHURCH KTRF Radio 1230 and Sjoberg’s Sunday, August 8: 9 a.m. ­ New Highway 1 East, Thief River Falls Tim Carlson, Interim Lay Pastor Thief River Falls www.riveroflifetrfmn.org Phone: (218) 681-2285 601 Dewey Ave. N., Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-1824 Sundays: Worship Service at 10 Cable Channel 3. 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Letter: Frustration and anger over County Fair photo To the Editor, spoke with several fair Later, the fair board posted southwestern Minnesota The Times staff should board members, including a disclaimer beneath the who said that their county have interviewed all parties Miranda Carlson, the presi- derogatory exhibit. It stated had a hay bale decorating involved in their story dent. The first board mem- they did not support the contest last fall and their regarding the photo that ber we spoke with said content or appropriateness. entry was banned because it DAVID HILL caused so much controversy there was actually a fair However, they also did not had stars and stripe painted Editor at the Fair before publish- rule that exhibits could not remove it. Perhaps we need on it and a slogan that read e-mail: [email protected] ing the story. be political in any way. to elect new fair board “4-H Keeps Kids Great.” On Thursday of the Later, we received a call members. That person also said that Editorial opinion published under this head ing is intended to stimulate thinking Pennington County Fair, a from Ashley Nerhus, the Freedom of expression Minnesota 4-H seems to be and discussion among our readers. Unless specified otherwise, the editorials are professional photographer leader of the 4-H program, works both ways. We making up rules as they go. written by Editor Dave Hill and do not represent opinion of other staff members. brought it to the attention who told us she had con- expressed our opinion and The derogatory 4-H Opinions in items from other publications may not coincide with the editor’s own of our Pennington County ferred with Karen Santl continue to express our exhibit in Pennington views but are offered for their general interest. Republicans organization from Roseau who is the opinion that the exhibit was County was a prime exam- that there was a 4-H pho- regional 4-H coordinator. disrespectful, derogatory ple of what is wrong with tography exhibit that they While they didn’t exactly and distasteful. It had no our country now. No longer felt was derogatory and dis- agree with the appropriate- place at a family event like are children taught respect, Summer hum respectful and had no place ness of the exhibit, they also a county fair or as a 4-H but they are certainly being at a family event like a said they were not going to exhibit. taught hate. I’ve always enjoyed watching nature, watch- county fair or as a 4-H do anything about it as they Response to our position As to the person who sent this time of year in ing cars and people go exhibit. claimed it was freedom of was almost overwhelmingly me the anonymous hate let- northwestern by. Everything seemed On Friday, our organiza- expression. positive. That included both ter - that was very childish. tion decided to file a com- On Saturday, our organi- fair attendees and visitors Greg Hallstrom Minnesota. The end of to have slowed down. plaint with the fair board as zation decided to urge fair to our booth. Red Lake Falls July and beginning of There’s a lot to we agreed with the photog- attendees to also file com- We recently received a August always has a dif- admire of northwestern rapher. That afternoon, we plaints with the fair board. note from a 4-H leader in ferent “feel” to it, a dif- Minnesota this time of ferent hum. It’s almost a year. It is, in my opin- murmur. ion, a great time to Rules in 4-H not being applied consistently? It’s definitely hard to invite relatives for a explain, but this time of visit. To the Editor, Based on the code of con- our club decorated a hay been allowed at the I am a co-leader of duct, Zaviska’s photography bale as an American flag Pennington County Fair. year nature just seems There are nice activi- Amiret Busy Bees, a 4-H project should not have and had a sign that said The University of to slow down and relax. ties to enjoy too. Club in Lyon County located even been allowed to be “Busy Bees 4-H – Keep Kids Minnesota and 4-H does not People too seem to relax. RiverFest in Thief River in southwestern Minnesota. exhibited at the Pennington Great.” We were asked by explain why creativity is They seem to settle into Falls, for example, I am writing in response to County Fair. Minnesota 4-H to take down allowed in one situation but the acceptance of warm seemed well suited, well the article “4-H photo courts I believe this is a classic our sign because it was too not the other. I have asked summer days like matched or in harmony controversy” in the example of how Minnesota similar to a political candi- for clarification so we, as Northern Watch on July 24. 4-H has not been fair in its date’s sign and “The leaders, have a clear path they’re settling into with the time of year. I was surprised that a treatment of political University of Minnesota going forward so all kids are their favorite chair - it’s It’s such a good time Pennington County 4-Her, issues. Every fall, our coun- prohibits the support of spe- allowed to express their cre- soft, worn, but comfort- of year to visit, your vis- Ms. Zaviska, earned a blue ty 4-H runs a competition to cific candidates.” They cen- ativity without censorship. able in a familiar way. I itors might decide to ribbon on a photography see which 4-H club puts sored the picture of our hay Sincerely, hope that explains what give up the hectic life of exhibit of a political sign together the best hay bale bale display online. Jeanne Knott being burned. I’m not con- display to promote 4-H. Zaviska’s photography Amiret I mean when I say this a big city and put down vinced that it was an inno- Last October, the kids in project should not have time of year has a differ- roots. We’ve been run- cent picture for Elements of ent hum about it. ning pages of help want- Photography since Zaviska I found myself sit- ed advertisements for was quoted as saying “It ting on my patio the weeks, so they’ll find a was meant to invoke a reac- Tolerance is a two-way street tion.” To the Editor: Harris sign, the photogra- that demanded respect other day. I had turned job. That’s not a prob- According to the 4-H off my computer, televi- lem. In addition to our The article “4-H photo pher would have been regardless of another’s Code of Conduct for youth courts controversy” has cer- labeled bigoted, racist and views. sion and radio. I was beautiful community, that is sent to each partici- tainly achieved the blue rib- intolerant. Lest we forget, Before it is too late, all just enjoying the and great amenities, pant of county fairs, 4-H bon recipient’s desired tolerance is a two-way Americans need to study warmth of being out- they might also just like members agree that “I will effect not only by burning a street! and practice with under- side, a cooling breeze off being needed. refrain from communication Trump sign, but also her As an individual who has standing and respect our that is negative, offensive, the river, and watching - statements: “I honestly spent time in a communist cconstitutional rights. destructive or hurtful to thought it looked cool,” and country where I was Unless we do, the erosion others. I will not engage in “It was meant to invoke a detained, I am aware of the and compromise of these tolerant slander, put-downs, reaction.” price of freedom. I have wit- rights will bring collapse. insults, taunting, name- Yes, Zaviska has freedom nessed intolerance in action Sincerely, calling, yelling, profane lan- of expression as do I; yet, and am grateful that I was Mary Ellen Bubolz New guidance guage…likely to offend, had the photo been a Biden- reared in an environment Thief River Falls hurt, or set a bad example.” “Is this ever going to tem, is at increased risk end?” for severe disease, or is Many of us, myself unvaccinated. If this Air quality included, were of a applies to you or your mindset that COVID-19 household, you might support was over. Recent news choose to wear a mask that the delta variant of regardless of the level of is needed COVID-19 is increasing transmission in your Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D- infections, hospitaliza- area. MN) sent a letter to the tions and deaths is defi- “You should continue U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighting nitely unwelcome. Life to wear a mask where the urgent need for assis- was returning to “nor- required by laws, rules, tance, noting that mal,” and many of us regulations, or local “Minnesota Pollution had settled back into a guidance.” Control Agency has indicat- routine that did not What is this new ed that unhealthy air quali- ty to very unhealthy condi- include any mention of guidance going to mean tions are expected to persist the pandemic. for schools and business- and continue to threaten This past week, the es? I have no idea. public health. CDC changed its guid- The recent increase Klobuchar wrote that ance regarding masks. in infections is due to while Air Resource Advisors are currently deployed According to the new the delta variant, and, across several western guidance, “if you are of course, people not states, the extraordinary fully vaccinated, you can heeding the advice of air quality conditions in participate in many of experts to get vaccinat- Minnesota require addi- the activities that you ed. The evidence that tional technical support. did before the pandemic. the vaccines work is “To maximize protec- very clear, so it’s hard to tion from the delta vari- not to jump on the band- POLICIES ant and prevent possibly wagon and say that this Letters To The Editor: The staff spreading it to others, is a “pandemic of the celebrates of The Times en cour ages written wear a mask indoors in unvaccinated.” I won’t responses to editorial comment or public if you are in an because I don’t believe bipartisan landmark ECO Act letters with original thoughts or area of substantial or it’s helpful. Expressing ideas of general interest. Letters high transmission. that kind of vitriol or should be intended for publication Believes the legislation will Program (CIP). 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Thief River Falls Public Schools ISD #564 is in need of “on-call” substitutes in thefollowing areas: Mechanic/Set Up TEACHERS Person PARAPROFESSIONALS FOOD SERVICE Stop in or Call 218-681-1997 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

CLEANERS Red Lake Falls Housing & Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications for the Executive Director position. Red Lake Falls Housing & Redevelopment 17270 US Highway 59 • Thief River Falls • www.nelsoneqp.com BUS DRIVERS Authority is accepting applications for the Executive Director position. This 35 hour position is responsible for the proper administration and management of the Online Application available on the School District RLF Housing Authority’s two properties. Position includes responsibility for staff, Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment procurement, overseeing maintenance, administering capital funds, developing Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. budgets, managing finances, and meeting all HUD and MHFA compliance and reporting requirements. Qualified candidates preferred to have experience with dba Thief River Care Center HUD and/or MHFA and will possess at least 2 years business or financial management experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR education and experience. Applicants must possess effective communication Pennington Health Services is accepting applications for the skills, strong office management skills, the ability to work with senior and disabled Social Services Director position. Pennington Health Services is a residents, be computer literate and possess a valid Driver’s license. 70-bed skilled nursing facility located in Thief River Falls, MN. We Please contact the HRA office at 218-253-2022 for an application. are deeply committed to our mission to provide care that expresses Christ’s love of all people. Starting salary will be dependent on Applications received until position is filled. Salary commensurate with experience. previous work experience. We offer a competitive benefit package. Equal opportunity employer. The Social Services Director’s primary purpose is to plan, develop, City Of Thief River Falls organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Social Service Department in accordance with current existing federal, state, and GIS/MAPPING TECHNICIAN POSITION local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, Work at the hub Northern Motors and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the The City of Thief River Falls, MN is accepting of an exciting is looking for a applications for a full-time GIS/Mapping business! medically related emotional and social needs of the individual Full-Time receiving services are met/maintained on an individual basis. Technician in the Public Works Department. Planning for pre-admissions, attending care conferences, Employee will assist in the City’s engineering, planning and counseling residents and their families, and serving as a linkage to BOOKKEEPER facility and community resources. zoning needs. Proficiencies in GIS and AutoCAD to create/update maps, drawings, and databases are required. ▪ Monday-Friday Health Insurance Education and Experience: Must have a BA degree from an Experience in drafting, civil engineering or closely related field is ▪ Vacation Pay Profit Sharing accredited school of Social Work or be licensed as a social worker Holiday Pay by the State of Minnesota and a minimum of two years supervisory preferred. Valid MN Class B Driver’s License may be required. ▪ experience in a health care center preferred. BOOKKEEPING EXPERIENCE OR ACCOUNTING DEGREE Additional information and application available at We support our employees with competitive pay and free health

PREFERRED. insurance, quality leadership and a positive team environment. www.citytrf.net or at the City Administrator’s Office. Applications accepted until 12:00 Noon on August 12, See or Call Tom at 218-681-4820 E/o/E 2021 at the City Administrator’s Office, PO Box 528, If interested, please complete the online application at Thief River Falls, MN 56701. www.phs.sfhs.org and behavioral assessment. This must be completed in order to advance to the interview process. Applicants The City of Thief River Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 1112 3rd St W, Thief River Falls who do not complete the assessment will not be considered for employment. 8B ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The Marshall County Highway Department is currently Goodridge Public School District accepting applications for the following full-time position: Position Open: Part-Time Custodian TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN/

beginning on August 9th PLOW TRUCK DRIVER & MAINTENANCE For information and application, contact Russ Bode, The Traffic Control Technician/Maintenance Worker is responsible Custodial Supervisor, Goodridge Public School, for the management of all traffic control devices and traffic signs within PO Box 195, Goodridge, MN 56725. the County Road and County State Aid Highway System, as well as providing services to City and Township Road authorities. Plow truck Phone: 218-378-4134 driving and general highway and bridge maintenance work is also email: [email protected] required to be performed under this position. A Class A CDL is Open until filled. required. Pay range is set by the County Board, depending on The Goodridge Public School is an equal opportunity employer. experience from $20.84 to $27.19 per hour. Applications and job description are available at the Marshall County Highway Department website The following positions are available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota: (http://www.highway.co.marshall.mn.us/) and at the Highway Department office, 447 So. Main, Warren, MN 56762. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS The closing date is Friday, August 6, at 4:30 p.m. Effective: Fall 2021 Marshall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hours: Variable – Student Days. Duties: Safely and efficiently transport students. Requirements: Candidates must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license with (or eligible to obtain) school bus and air brake SERVICE WRITER endorsement and a good driving record to be eligible. District will Chev-Buick dealership looking for person provide training assistance with endorsement requirements. Up to DBA Thief River Care Center to communicate with customers to full-time hours available for those willing to perform additional schedule service work, provide estimates duties. • $18.03 starting CNAs plus experience pay | $2,000 sign-on bonus and to process repair orders after repair Salary and benefits: Per negotiated contract. work is completed in the service Application Deadline: Open until filled. • $22.02 starting LPNs plus experience department. Our customer satisfaction is Online Application available on the School District pay | $3,000 Sign-on bonus our top priority. Keyboarding, phone skills Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment  FT/PT and auto repair knowledge preferred.  Nursing Scholarship Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. GREAT WAGE & FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE  Shift differential for PMs and NOC

 Flexible scheduling; work around school See or Call Tom at 218-681-4820 schedules The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, MN: • PT Activity Aide HEAD COOK • FT Housekeeping Effective: Fall 2021 Apply at www.phs.sfhs.org 1112 3rd St W, Thief River Falls Location: Challenger Elementary School Hours per day: 7.75 hours per day – student days Duties: Supervises main dish and coordinates tasks of other food The following positions are available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota: service staff preparing and serving meals according to MN Dept. of Health and National School Lunch Program standards. Keeps daily DEPENDABLE KITCHEN HELPERS production records, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Effective: Fall 2021 records, and performs other similar tasks of cooking – including cleaning, ordering, inventory, receiving food and supplies, supervising 4 - 4.5 hours/day – Student Days the meal accounting program and preparing meals for special events. Building to be determined. HELP WANTED Requirements: Minimum of High School Diploma, and must have DUTIES INCLUDE: Working On The Automatic Duties: Assist with food preparation, serving, clean-up and other successfully completed the Serve Safe Class. Strong management and duties as assigned. organizational skills. Experience in quantity cooking, ability to operate Inserter, Bagging, Mailing Newspapers and a computerized meal accounting system and good public relations skills Requirements: Must relate well with students and staff and adhere are a must. Must have a commitment to the highest possible customer Various Other Duties Around Busy Newspaper Shop. to Minnesota Department of Health Regulations. Position requires satisfaction. Employee will be standing and/or walking for most of the Opportunities for Advancement. standing and walking for most of the work shift and may involve heavy lifting. This is a fast-paced environment. work shift. Work involves heavy lifting. REQUIREMENTS: Ability To Lift 60 Lbs. Repetitively; Wage and Benefits: Per negotiated contract Salary and benefits: Per negotiated contract. Application Deadline: Open until filled Willingness to Learn. Must Be 18 Yrs. Or Older. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Online Application available on the School District Website: Criminal Background Check a Valid Driver’s License required. http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment Online Application available on the School District STOP IN AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AT Providing a community partnership focused on quality learning, Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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DBA Thief River Care Center The following positions are available in School District #564, FT RN Manager Thief River Falls, Minnesota: DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST with a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus! Thief River Falls Public Schools has an opening for a District Technology Specialist Pennington Health Services is seeking a highly motivated FT RN Manager. beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. This is a two year only position (2021-22 A successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication skills, ability and 2022-23 school years). Come join our team, where you will work with other to problem solve, and work well as a team. LTC & MDS knowledge helpful. talented faculty and staff. TRF Schools values employees who display a willingness Pennington Health Services is a 70-bed long term care center. We offer a competitive to grow professionally, to be active members of our learning community, and to build benefits package with employer paid health insurance. positive relationships. Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse Manager is to provide direct nursing The District Technology Specialist supports staff & students with their technology needs care to the residents and to monitor the day-to-day nursing activities performed by including coaching, integration, training, troubleshooting, and basic repair, while nursing assistants. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license in collaborating with the district technology team in planning and implementing the Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, and maintain current CPR certification. department and district goals. This position seeks out and shares innovative learning opportunities in the role of coach and integrationist, including an emphasis on first year We have great benefits: teacher support. A majority of time is spent at the elementary level. • 100% paid single health insurance premium • Employer paid life insurance • HSA with $150/mo employer contribution • Dental, Vision, Critical illness/Cancer Qualifications: • Accident, STD/LTD, Voluntary Life • 5% 401(a) retirement plan • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role • Experience delivering and integrating technology in instructional programs • Voluntary 403(b) and ROTH retirement plans • Flexible spending accounts preferred • Personal Leave Time • Nursing Scholarship Salary and benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Apply online at www.phs.sfhs.org or call Human Resources at 218-683-8103 Application Deadline: Open until filled

Online Application and other available opportunites can be found on the School District Website: DBA Thief River Care Center OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST – TRF CAMPUS http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment Providing a community partnership focused on quality learning, DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Pennington Health Services is accepting applications for the Director of Nursing unlimited Administrative Specialist to assist Northland’s National position. Pennington Health Services is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility located in Center for Autonomous Technologies staff and facutly in the daily Thief River Falls, MN. We are deeply committed to our mission to provide care that operations of NSF grant work. The Marshall County Highway Department is currently expresses Christ’s love of all people. Starting salary will be dependent on previous work experience. We offer a competitive benefit package. accepting applications for the following full-time position: • Job Title: Office & Administrative Specialist The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and • Location: Thief River Falls implementing nursing services in accordance with current federal, state, and local • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Administrative Assistant This position provides administrative and clerical support to the County regulations that govern the care center. The Director of Nursing oversees the department budget, personnel, scheduling, policies, and systems that ensure At Northland Community and Technical College, we have a Highway Department involving creating, inputting, and accessing effectiveness in care delivery. The Director of Nursing provides leadership and GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include sick information in the computer system to maintain complete and accurate general oversight to the nursing department to ensure resident wellbeing and that leave, personal leave, Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and records; also performs accounting tasks under the direction of the quality of care is maintained at all times. Candidates must have a current, dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, 457(b) and unencumbered RN license in MN. Ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, Highway Accountant. This position requires a high school diploma or long term care experience or other nursing administration background. E/o/E pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and equivalent (G.E.D.) and five years of related office experience. Work dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short- and experience in a County or other public sector environment is highly If interested, please complete the online application at long-term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition desirable. General responsibilities include phone, reception, scanning, www.phs.sfhs.org and behavioral assessment. waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote This must be completed in order to advance to the interview the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life and data entry/bookkeeping. Experience with MS Outlook, Word, and process. Applicants who do not complete the assessment balance seriously. Excel are required. Candidates should possess the ability to work will not be considered for employment. Application Procedure: Submit your cover letter and resume efficiently and accurately to meet deadlines. Excellent communication on-line at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers, as paper applicatoins will skills, both written and verbal, are required. not be accepted. Apply for this position on-line using the The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota: following Job ID 46371 Applications and job description are available at the Marshall County Highway Department website EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Application Deadline: Open until filled. PARAPROFESSIONAL Screening of applications begins 6/14/2021. (http://www.highway.co.marshall.mn.us/) and at the Location: Challenger Pre-school An Affirmative Action/ Highway Department office, 447 So. Main, Warren, MN 56762. Equal Opportunity Employer. Effective: Fall 2021 Women, minorities and individuals with The closing date is August 6, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Hours: approximately 25 hours per week (subject to change based on disabilities are encouraged to apply. Marshall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. enrollment) up to but not to exceed 900 hours/year. This position Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. requires evening hours with schedule to vary throughout year dependent on program needs. Duties: Assist in the classroom under the direction of the instructor(s) to provide educational instruction and supervision for the ECFE Love what you do. Program. Duties may range from classroom and/or individual student Love where you do it. and other duties as assigned. Requirements: Must enjoy working with and being with preschool children; must be able to work cooperatively with several early Are you ready to think childhood programs; must have ability to respond to students in a positive and consistent manner; must be able to receive direction and outside the box and buck follow through with minimal supervision; must maintain the highest the status quo? level of confidentiality; must have positive attitude and must be able to interact positively with students, staff, parents and community; bending and lifting required; early childhood experience preferred. Current First Are you ready to play Aid and CPR certification preferred. Position requires standing and/or a key role in enabling walking for most of the work shift. the world’s ideas? Application Deadline: Open until filled Pay and Benefits: Per negotiated contract Find Yourself Here. Online Application available on the School District Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment

Providing a community partnership focused on quality learning, DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ©2021 Digi-Key Electroncis. Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 CLASSIFIED Thief River Falls Times ~ 9B

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Hours: Variable - Student Days Pennington County offers an excellent wage and benefits package Full-time and Part-time Duties: Ride bus route to assist with students, assist including health insurance, life insurance, and a retirement Teachers and Aides pension. NOW HIRING driver with discipline and other duties as assigned. If you enjoy working with Cook, Requirements: Position requires lifting. Must Applications and a complete job description are available in children ages infant to Dishwashers & the Pennington County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, school age...We are hiring! submit to a criminal history background check. 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 or at: Servers/Bartenders http://co.pennington.mn.us. Must be able to pass a Salary & Benefits: Per negotiated contract. Part-time or full-time Application deadline: August 17, 2021, 4:30 p.m. background check. available Application Deadline: Open until filled. Will need to be certified PENNINGTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER in First Aid and CPR, AHT Come in and fill out an application. Online Application available on the School District and SUIDS. Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment If interested please call Thief River Falls Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Michele at 218-681-5202 1060 Hwy 32 S NO PHONE CALLS The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota: DBA Thief River Care Center 305 Nora St. East, TRF SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Now Hiring for DIRECTOR OF NURSING COORDINATOR Pennington Health Services is accepting applications for the Director of Nursing all positions with a position. Pennington Health Services is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility located in Location: Challenger Elementary starting pay of Effective: Fall 2021 Thief River Falls, MN. We are deeply committed to our mission to provide care that HELP WANTED Hours: Approximately 2:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - On school days expresses Christ’s love of all people. Starting salary will be dependent on previous work experience. We offer a competitive benefit package. Janitorial Cleaning Approximately 8 hours/day on non-school days & $14.00 per hour summer (June - mid August) The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and – Part-Time/Evenings Duties: Responsible for the overall School Age Child Care (Latchkey) Program implementing nursing services in accordance with current federal, state, and local Days, evenings and weekends - implementation. Plans daily and seasonal program activities, manage and – 3 Days/Week expand program resources, direct supervision of staff members, supervision of regulations that govern the care center. The Director of Nursing oversees the flexible schedule for students. department budget, personnel, scheduling, policies, and systems that ensure – Set Hours Competitive Starting Pay children, communication with parents, and other related duties. Requirements: Minimum of 21 years of age and current first aid/CPR effectiveness in care delivery. The Director of Nursing provides leadership and general oversight to the nursing department to ensure resident wellbeing and that – Competitive Wage All Positions Offer: certification preferred. Degree in Elementary Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education or related field preferred. Experience working quality of care is maintained at all times. Candidates must have a current, unencumbered RN license in MN. Ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, ALSO LOOKING TO HIRE • Free Uniforms with diverse groups of individuals and recreational program development • Free meals while on the job. beneficial. long term care experience or other nursing administration background. E/o/E Carpet Cleaning • 30% savings on meals off duty. Wage: $20.30/hr If interested, please complete the online application at Application Deadline: Open until filled Technician • Periodic wage reviews. www.phs.sfhs.org and behavioral assessment. Online Application available on the School District Website: This must be completed in order to advance to the interview – Full-Time/Part-Time • Opportunity for advancement. http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment process. Applicants who do not complete the assessment

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Probably working, 218- 57 seconds West 60.34 feet, more or northeast having a radius of 5679.47 FREE 686-2632. 4P16t68p less, to the point of beginning. feet, a central angle of 07 degrees 23 Said parcel above contains 0.11 minutes 42 seconds, and the chord of Office and acres, more or less, and is subject to said curve bears South 08 degrees 23 easements, restrictions, or reserva- minutes 00 seconds East a distance of Retail Space Available TELEHANDLER tions of record, if any. 214.99 feet to the point of beginning; TRACT “B” thence continuing southeasterly along Downtown Thief River Falls RENTALS A tract of land in Government Lot 4 said easterly right of way a distance of of Section 3, Township 153 North, 191.02 feet along last said curve being For more information call Kyle Range 43 West of the Fifth Principal concave to the northeast having a Meridian, Penning County, Minnesota; radius of 5679.47 feet, a central angle 218-523-3173 being a part of Parcel 2 as described in of 07 degrees 23 minutes 42 seconds, Warranty Deed Doc. No. 90941, on file and the chord of said curve bears and of record in the Office of the South 10 degrees 25 minutes 53 sec- County Recorder, in and for the County onds East a distance of 191.00 feet; LARGE 2 BEDROOM APART- Gehl DL-6H – 40' Booms, of Pennington, and the State of thence North 88 degrees 47 minutes MENT: Heat and Water Paid, No 6000 pound lift capacity, Minnesota, more particularly described 57 seconds East, non-tangential to last Pets/No Smoking, 1 Year Lease as follows: described curve, a distance of 60.34 Required. Corner of 4th and LaBree. Forks and Basket Avail- Commencing at a point which lies feet, more or less, to the east line of $750 Per Month. Call 928-299- able 33.00 feet South of the north line of said Parcel 2 described in Doc. No. 9695. P4t63p said Government Lot 4 and on the 90941; thence continuing northwester- Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Manitou MTL6301 easterly right of way line of the ly along said east line of Parcel 2 a dis- Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 20' Lift Height, 6600 Canadian Pacific Railway; thence tance of 191.08 feet along a non-tan- River Point, Pound Lift Capacity South 07 degrees 17 minutes 56 sec- gential curve being concave to the Sherwood Park, & onds East, assumed bearing, along northeast having a radius of 5619.47 802 3rd St. West • Thief River Falls • 681-0413 said easterly right of way, a distance of feet, a central angle of 02 degrees 03 Southwood Park 274.00 feet to the point of beginning; minutes 57 seconds, and the chord of thence continuing along said easterly said curve bears North 10 degrees 31 Townhomes right of way South 07 degrees 17 min- minutes 51 seconds West a distance of in Thief River Falls utes 56 seconds East, 45.87 feet; 191.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 17270 US Highway 59 thence continuing southeasterly along 47 minutes 57 seconds West, non-tan- Oakwood Homes said easterly right of way a distance of gential to last described curve, a dis- in Karlstad Thief River Falls 125.00 feet along a tangential curve tance of 60.34 feet, more or less, to the 218-681-1997 concave to the northeast having a point of beginning. Prairie Rose radius of 5679.47 feet, a central angle Said parcel above contains 0.26 acres, in Red Lake Falls www.nelsoneqp.com of 07 degrees 23 minutes 42 seconds more or less, and is subject to ease- Diedre Nordin Kate Anderson Mya Eidelbes Broker Sales Agent Sales Agent Have Immediate openings. and the chord of said curve bears ments, restrictions, or reservations of 218-689-2870 218-688-1997 218-684-5241 South 07 degrees 55 minutes 46 sec- record, if any. 201 Brooks Ave N. • Thief River Falls Certain restrictions apply onds East a distance of 124.99 feet; Notice is further given that the City Office 218-681-7789 • www.nordinrealtytrf.com Contact thence North 88 degrees 47 minutes Council will conduct a Hearing on the 57 seconds East, non-tangential to last street vacation at 5:30 P.M. on DW Jones Management LEGALS described curve, a distance of 60.34 Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in the City 218-547-3307 feet, more or less, to the east line of Council Chambers, City Hall, 405 Third August 4, 11, 2021 said Parcel 2 described in Doc. No. Street East, Thief River Falls, MN or our website NOTICE OF HEARING 90941; thence northwesterly along the 56701. All persons wishing to comment www.dwjonesmanagement.com PLANNING COMMISSION east line of said Parcel 2 a distance of on the Street Vacation will have the 131.42 feet along a non-tangential option to be heard at this time. Persons Equal Housing Opportunity CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to curve being concave to the northeast who wish to submit written comments

Minnesota Statute 412.851, that adja- having a radius of 5619.47 feet, a cen- prior to the Hearing or who have ques- CREATING cent property owners have submitted a tral angle of 01 degree 20 minutes 24 tions should address them to the office BETTER LIVING request to vacate street right-of-way seconds, and the chord of said curve of the Zoning Administrator, City Hall, along the east side of the Canadian bears North 07 degrees 58 minutes 08 P.O. Box 528, Thief River Falls, MN Pacific Railroad in Greendale seconds West a distance of 131.41 56701, or telephone 218-681-8506. Manufactured Home Park legally feet; thence continuing along said east If you have a disability and need an IN TRF: 3-BEDROOM Mobile described below. Said request will be line of Parcel 2, North 07 degrees 17 accommodation in order to attend this Home: Washer/Dryer • No Pets. Call submitted for review and approval by minutes 56 seconds West, tangent to Hearing, please contact the under- 218-686-8774. P4t62p the City of Thief River Falls. last described curve, a distance of signed as soon as possible or at least TRACT “A” 39.45 feet; thence South 88 degrees 3 working days in advance of the Real Estate A tract of land in Government Lot 4 47 minutes 57 seconds West, a dis- Hearing at the above telephone num- of Section 3, Township 153 North, tance of 60.34 feet, more or less, to the ber. Remodeled Home In Kennedy, MN: Range 43 West of the Fifth Principal point of beginning. Dated this 30th day of July 2021. 670 square feet plus partially fin- Meridian, Penning County, Minnesota; Said parcel above contains 0.23 CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS ished basement, everything new in being a part of Parcel 2 as described in acres, more or less, and is subject to /s/ Mark Borseth last 4-8 years including roof, gutters, Warranty Deed Doc. No. 90941, on file easements, restrictions, or reserva- –––––––––– siding, windows, furnace, central air, and of record in the Office of the tions of record, if any. July 28, August 4, 2021 kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, County Recorder, in and for the County TRACT “C” NOTICE OF HEARING insulated single-car attached of Pennington, and the State of A tract of land in Government Lot 4 Pursuant to Chapter 103D. 911 of garage. Hardwood floors and built- Minnesota, more particularly described of Section 3, Township 153 North, the Minnesota Statutes, notice is ins. Main floor bedroom and bath- as follows: Range 43 West of the Fifth Principal hereby given that the Board of room with extra bathroom in base- Commencing at a point which lies Meridian, Penning County, Minnesota; Managers ofthe Middle-Snake- ment. Large yard and gardens. 33.00 feet South of the north line of being a part of Parcel 2 as described in Tamarac Rivers Watershed will hold Perfect for retirement or remote said Government Lot 4 and on the Warranty Deed Doc. No. 90941, on file a public hearing on the proposed working. $55,000. Call 651-757- easterly right of way line of the and of record in the Office of the budget for 2022 at 10:00 A.M., 7567 for more information or a show- Canadian Pacific Railway; thence County Recorder, in and for the County August 16, 2021 at the District ing. 55tfc South 07 degrees 17 minutes 56 sec- of Pennington, and the State of office, 453 North McKinley Street in onds East, assumed bearing, along Minnesota, more particularly described Warren, Minnesota. Cory is a local guy and he’s ready to serve your real Vehicles/Accessories said easterly right of way, a distance of as follows: The following is a summary of the estate needs as sellers, buyers, or inquirers. 100.00 feet to the point of beginning; Commencing at a point which lies proposed budget for 2022: Two Used 800/70R38 Firestone thence continuing along said easterly 33.00 feet South of the north line of Building Maintenance 13,000 Cory’s knowledge of the construction industry and Deep Tread Tires: Very Good right of way South 07 degrees 17 min- said Government Lot 4 and on the Utilities 6,500 connections with many contractors will be Condition. Call 218-686-0159. utes 56 seconds East 85.00 feet; easterly right of way line of the Supplies/Equipment 20,000 Telephone 5,000 invaluable to his clients. He is looking forward to Trailers Publication & Printing 5,500 Postage 1,500 sharing the home buying and selling process with 2001 Wilson Hopper Bottom JacobsonJacobson ConcreteConcrete && SalesSales 419419 3rd3rd StreetStreet E,E, SuiteSuite FF •• ThiefThief RiverRiver Falls,Falls, MNMN 5670156701 Miscellanous 700 his clients. He’ll walk you home! Trailer. Asking $18,000. Call Tom At Insurance 26,000 Northern State Bank. 218-681-4020 Legal/Professional/ www.nordinrealtytrf.com 2t62p CurtCurt JacobsonJacobson Administrative Services 47,000 218-686-4669 Managers Per Diem 218-686-4669 & Expenses 30,000 Association Dues 6,500 InIn memorymemory ofof Employee Mileage TRUCKS & Expenses 4,000 2017 GMC 2500 Crew Cab SLT All Terrain Duramax, Blue, 127k.....$54,000 AdamAdam JacobsonJacobson Vehical Expenses 10,000 Employee Payroll 2018 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab LTZ White, 89k ...... $50,000 Shop Floors, Footings, Walls, Foundations, & Fringes 340,000 Project Construction 9,700 2019 Chevy Crew Cab LTZ Satin Steel, 40k...... $49,900 USGS Stream Gage Dirt Work & Snow Removal & Cost Share 9,000 2016 Chevy2500HD Crew Cab Midnight LT Black, 50k...... $46,500 Stream Maintenance 2,500 2019 Chevy Double Cab LT Sport Z71 Graphite, 16k...... $42,500 Property Taxes 54,000 590,900 2018 Chevy Crew Cab LT White, 30k ...... $42,500 Less Estimated Project Expenses 340,900 2019 Chevy Double Cab LT Midnight Black, 27k ...... $42,000 ONLINE AUCTION Net Administrative Fund Budget 250,000 2017 Chevy Crew Cab LTZ Gray, 59k ...... $41,500 In addition, an ad valorem tax of 2018 Chevy Crew Cab LT White, 48k ...... $40,000 165.34± Acres • Polk County, Minnesota 0.048360 percent of taxable market value for 2021, collectible in 2022, will 2016 Chevy Crew Cab LT White, 36k ...... $39,000 L-2100409 be levied on all taxable property within the district in accordance with provi- 2019 Chevy Double Cab LT Z71 Silver, 37k...... $38,500 sions Minnesota 1976 Session Law,Chapter 162,Sec 1; as amended 2017 GMC Double Cab SLE Red, 36k ...... $37,000 by laws of 1982, Chapter 474, sec 1; 2015 Chevy Crew Cab LT Orange, 89k ...... $30,000 laws of 1983,Chapter 338; and laws of 1989 First Special Session,Chapter 2015 Chevy Crew Cab High Country Black, 144k ...... $28,000 1, Article 5, Sec 45 and in accordance with said statute, one half of this levy 2016 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab LT White, 79k ...... $28,000 Belgium Township, Lots 1&2, will remain in the district for the devel- opment, construction and maintenance S1/2NE1/4 (aka NE1/4) of Section 5, T152 R46 of projects and programs of benefit to ONLINE BIDDING: Starts Monday, September 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM the District and the other half of the CARS levy will be sent to the Red River 2015 Chevy Camaro LT RS Maroon, 30k ...... $23,000 Closes Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Watershed Management Board for the development, construction and mainte- 2018 Chevy Malibu LT Black, 40k...... $20,000 To Register and Bid on this Auction, go to: www.FNCBid.com nance of projects and programs of 2018 Chevy Cruze LT Black, 55k ...... $16,500 For more information on property details, please contact: benefit to the Red River Basin. Andy Gudajtes, Agent • Grand Forks, North Dakota Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their 2014 Buick LaCrosse Leather, Gold, 126k ...... $12,000 Phone: (218) 779-7305 views. 2012 Ford Fusion Sport Blue, 140k...... $7,000 [email protected] • www.FarmersNational.com/AndyGudajtes /s/ Roger Mischel, SecretaryMark Borseth www.FarmersNational.com Zoning Administrator Real Estate Sales • Auctions • Farm and Ranch Management • Collateral Inspections SUVS / VANS Appraisals • Insurance • Consultation • Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy Management 2017 Chevy Tahoe LT Pepperdust, 86k...... $40,000 Forest Resource Management • National Hunting Leases • FNC Ag Stock 2018 GMC Acadia AWD SLT Black Cherry, 47k ...... $33,500 2016 Buick Enclave AWD Premium Blue, 33k...... $30,000 2019 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Gray, 31k ...... $27,000 PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2019 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Gray, 50k ...... $25,000 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Black, 30k ...... $25,000 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Silver, 27k ...... $25,000 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Gray, 39k ...... $24,500 2018 Chevy Equinox LT AWD Satin Steel, 37k...... $24,500 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Silver, 60k ...... $22,500 2017 Chevy Equinox LS Gray, 40k...... $20,000 2016 Ford Escape SE Silver, 66k...... $17,000 2014 Chevy Traverse AWD LT Maroon, 112k ...... $16,500 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Gray, 124k ...... $15,500 2015 Chevy Equinox AWD 2LT Black, 91k ...... $15,000 2012 Ford Edge AWD Sport Black, 147k...... $12,500 2014 Chevy Equinox AWD LS Silver, 98k ...... $12,500

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July 28, August 4, 2021 Lunak, Cleaner, effective July 1, The figures in the table below are letter of credit or certified check D. MSBA 514 Bullying Prohibition Committee regarding used oil and oil NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE 2021. based on taxes for the voter approved acceptable to the Clerk in an policy filter recycling in the County. There is OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF 4. Approve the employment of Andrea referendum levy only, and do not amount not less than $1,000 condi- E. MSBA 527 Student Use and no written contract or agreement with PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND Volk, Speech Language include taxes for other purposes: tioned on printing the ballots in con- Parking of Motor Vehicles; Rainy Lake Oil for the recycling servic- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pathologist, effective August 31, SEE TABLE BELOW formity with the Minnesota election Patrols, Inspections, and es they have been providing, and STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY 2021. The polling place and precincts law and the instructions delivered. Searches policy Commissioner Lawrence recommend- OF PENNINGTON, DISTRICT 5. Approve the leave of absence for served by the polling place for the spe- The Clerk shall set the amount of Adjournment: Board Chair ed that the County contract with Safety- COURT, PROBATE DIVISION, NINTH Owen Mission, Cleaner, effective cial election will be as follows: the bond, letter of credit or certified Nomeland adjourned the meeting at Kleen for used oil recycling for the JUDICIAL DISTRICT June 5, 2021 - July 16, 2021. Combined Polling Place: check in an amount equal to the 6:39 pm. three locations in the County. Safety- Court File No.: 57-PR-21-418 B. A motion was made by Craig Ralph Engelstad Area value of the purchase. /s/ Kleen has stated they may be able to Estate of Lyle Chesley Pederson, Mattson and seconded by Chris 525 Brooks Avenue North 8. The Clerk shall prepare and have Wayne Nomeland, Chair take used oil filters also but there would Decedent. Melbye to approve the 2021-23 Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701 ready for use absentee ballots at /s/ be a charge for that service. The Notice is given that an application Labor Agreements with the follow- Precincts: least forty-six (46) days before the Mike Spears, Clerk County will continue to research recy- for informal probate of the Decedents ing Teamster Units as negotiated. All School District precincts special election in accordance with –––––––––– cling options for the used oil filters. Will, dated May 30, 2018, (Will), has Motion carried. All qualified electors residing in the Minnesota Statutes, Section August 4, 2021 Motioned by Commissioner been filed with the Registrar. The appli- 1. Food Service School District may cast their ballots at 204B.35, Subdivision 4. STATE OF MINNESOTA Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner cation has been granted. 2. Mechanics the polling place designated above dur- 9. As required by Minnesota Statutes, COUNTY OF PENNINGTON Nelson, to no longer utilize the services Notice is also given that the 3. Paraprofessionals ing the polling hours specified above. Section 203B.121, the Board here- IN DISTRICT COURT of Rainy Lake Oil for the recycling of oil Registrar has informally appointed Strong Fiscal Management: A voter must be registered to vote by establishes a ballot board to NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT and oil filters at the three County loca- Michelle D. MacMillan, whose mailing A. A motion was made by Ryan to be eligible to vote in the special elec- process, accept and reject absen- Case Type: CHIPS tions. Motion carried. address is 9386 185th Ave. SE, Becker, Walseth and seconded by Mike tion. Unregistered individuals may reg- tee ballots at school district elec- Court File No. 57-JV-21-407 Motioned by Commissioner Minnesota 55308 as personal represen- Spears to approve the purchase ister to vote at the polling place on elec- tions not held on the day of a In the Matter of: Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner tative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any agreement with Abundant Life tion day. statewide election and generally to In the Matter of the Welfare of the Sorenson, to contract with Safety- heir, devisee or other interested person Lutheran Church for the sale and Dated: July 12, 2021 carry out the duties of a ballot Child(ren) of: Kleen for the recycling of used oil at all may be entitled to appointment as per- purchase of property as indicated BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL board as provided by Minnesota Lissette Reinbold and Eric Reinbold three locations in Pennington County. sonal representative or may object to the in the attached agreement BOARD Statutes, Section 203B.121 and Summons and Notice Discussion was held with appointment of the personal representa- (Appendix). Motion carried. /s/______, other applicable laws. The ballot Child In Need of Protection or Commissioner Tveitbakk questioning tives. Unless objections are filed with the B. A motion was made by Mike Spears Clerk board must consist of a sufficient Services Matter the financial implications of the change Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes and seconded by Michelle 5. The Clerk is authorized and direct- number of election judges trained NOTICE TO: Eric Reinbold in services, and it was noted that section 524.3-607) and the Court other- Westerman to approve the ed to acquire and distribute such in the handling of absentee ballots. 1. A Child In Need of Protection or Safety-Kleen will pick up the used oil at wise orders, the personal representative Resolution relating to the election materials as may be nec- The ballot board may include Services Petition has been filed in no charge. Hearing no further discus- has full power to administer the Estate, Referendum as follows. Upon a roll essary for the proper conduct of deputy county auditors and deputy the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile sion, the motion was carried. including, after 30 days from the date of call vote, the following voted in this special election. If an optical city clerks who have received train- Court located at 141 Main Avenue Commissioners Lawrence and issuance of letters, the power to sell, favor of: Mattson, Spears, scan voting system is being used, ing in the processing and counting South Thief River Falls MN 56701, Nelson stated that they toured the encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Westerman, Melbye, Nomeland, the Clerk shall comply with the laws of absentee ballots. The clerk or alleging that the child(ren) of the Goodridge oil and filter recycling loca- Any objections to the probate of the and Walseth. Absent: Hempel. and rules governing the procedures the clerk’s designee is hereby above-named parent(s) or legal tion and they recommended that a Will or appointment of the Personal Motion carried. and requirements for optical scan authorized and directed to appoint custodian(s) is/are in need of pro- canopy be installed over the oil tank to Representatives must be filed with this RESOLUTION RELATING TO voting systems. The Clerk is the members of the ballot board. tection or services. keep rain and other elements from Court and will be heard by the Court after DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF authorized and directed to acquire The clerk or the clerk’s designee 2. Notice is hereby given that the mat- entering the tank and the oil. Motioned the filing of an appropriate petition and RENEWING AN EXPIRING REFER- and distribute such election materi- shall establish, maintain and ter of said Child In Need of by Commissioner Lawrence, seconded proper notice of hearing. ENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION als and to take such other actions update a roster of members Protection or Services by Commissioner Nelson, to authorize Notice is also given that (subject to AND APPROVING A NEW AUTHORI- as may be necessary for the proper appointed to and currently serving Petition will be called for hearing before the installation of a canopy over the Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) ZATION AND CALLING A SPECIAL conduct of this special election and on the ballot board and shall report the Juvenile Court located at 141 used oil container at the Goodridge all creditors having claims against the ELECTION THEREON generally to cooperate with election to the Board from time to time as to Main Avenue South Thief River Falls recycling location. Motion carried. Estate are required to present the claims BE IT RESOLVED by the School authorities conducting any other its status. Each member of the bal- MN 56701, on August 24, 2021 at Commissioner Lawrence discussed to the personal representative or to the Board (the Board) of Independent elections on that date. The Clerk lot board shall be paid reasonable 3:00pm or as soon after as the administration of the County’s website. Court Administrator within four months School District No. 564 (Thief River and members of the administration compensation for services ren- Matter can be heard. Dispatch Supervisor Shadron Cooper after the date of this Notice or the claims Falls), Minnesota (the School District) are authorized and directed to take dered during an election at the 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear created the current website but is will be barred. as follows: such actions as may be necessary same rate as other election judges; before the Juvenile Court at the unable to maintain and update the –––––––––– It is hereby found, determined and to coordinate this election with provided, however, if a staff mem- scheduled time and date. website due to his Dispatch duties. Mr. August 4, 2021 declared as follows: other elections, including entering ber is already being compensated 4. You have a right to be represented Lawrence stated that he has REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1. The Board has investigated the into agreements with appropriate for regular duties, additional com- by counsel. approached Ag Services/Solid Waste INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT facts and does hereby find, deter- municipal and county officials pensation shall not be paid for bal- 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, Coordinator Kyle Jore regarding web- 564 – BOARD OF EDUCATION mine and declare that it is neces- regarding preparation and distribu- lot board duties performed during the Court may still conduct the hear- site administration due to his IT experi- JULY 12, 2021 sary and expedient to renew the tion of ballots or ballot cards, elec- that staff member’s duty day. ing and grant appropriate relief, ence, and Mr. Jore was willing to do so 6:00 P.M. existing property tax referendum tion administration, and cost shar- 10. The Board shall appoint election including taking permanent custody but would need additional work hours DSC BOARD ROOM authorization of $90.04 per pupil ing. judges and alternates in accor- of the child/ren named in the to do so. Motioned by Commissioner A Regular Meeting of Independent that is scheduled to expire after 6. The Clerk is authorized and direct- dance with Minnesota Statutes, Petition. Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner School District #564 Board of taxes payable in 2021, and ed to cause a printed ballot for the Section 204B.21. The appoint- WITNESS, the Honorable Tamara Yon Nelson, to assign the duties of web Education was held Monday, July 12, increase the School District’s gen- question to be prepared in accor- ments will be made at least twenty- Judge of District Court administration to Ag Services / Solid 2021, eral education revenue by $987.53 dance with Minnesota Statutes, five (25) days before the special BY: Kathy Narlock/ /s/Audra Walseth Waste Coordinator Kyle Jore and to beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the DSC per pupil, subject to an annual Section 205A.08, Subdivision 5 and election. Court Administrator/ Deputy increase his scheduled hours from 25 Board Room. The following board increase at the rate of inflation. The the rules of the secretary of state 11. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Dated: July 28, 2021 to 29 per week. Motion carried. members were present: Mike Spears, proposed referendum revenue for use at the special election. If an Section 206.83, the Clerk shall pro- –––––––––– Commissioner Tveitbakk noted that he Wayne Nomeland, Craig Mattson, authorization of $1,077.57 would optical scan voting system is being vide for testing of the optical scan August 4, 2021 recently represented Pennington Michelle Westerman, Ryan Walseth be first levied in 2021 for taxes used, the Clerk shall cause official voting system within the fourteen OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS County at the summer AMC virtual and Chris Melbye. Absent: Misty payable in 2022 and applicable for ballots to be printed according to (14) day period before the special PENNINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF meeting. He noted that Mary Jo Hempel. ten (10) years unless otherwise the format of ballots for optical scan election and shall cause notice of COMMISSIONERS McGuire from Minnesota was elected Staff members present were: revoked or reduced as provided by voting systems provided by the the time and place of the test to be TUESDAY, JULY 13TH, 2021, to the National Association of Counties Melissa Bushy, Donita Stepan, Jason law. laws and rules governing optical published in the School District’s 10:00 A.M. (NACO) Board as 2nd Vice President. Hruby, and Mary Fran Twistol. 2. The question on renewing the expir- scan voting systems. The Clerk is official newspaper at least two (2) Pursuant to adjournment, the Commissioner Tveitbakk stated Also present were: Gabbi Yoon, ing referendum revenue authoriza- further authorized and directed to days before the test. Pennington County Board of that AMC will be hosting a Zoom meet- Jillian Neibaur, Randy Twistol, Marlene tion and approving a new referen- cause a sample ballot to be posted 12. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Commissioners met in the Pennington ing with the MN Attorney General’s Anderson and Dave Hill. dum revenue authorization of the in the administrative offices of the Section 206.85, Subdivision 1(6), County Justice Center Board Room in office regarding a recent opiod drug The Pledge of Allegiance was recit- School District shall be submitted School District, for public inspec- the Clerk shall cause notice of the Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, July settlement and he would like to attend ed. to the qualified electors of the tion, at least four (4) days before location of the counting center or 13th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Members to see if / what settlement funds might Chairman Wayne Nomeland called School District at a special election, the date of the special election and the places where the ballots will be Present: Darryl Tveitbakk, Seth be available to Pennington County. the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and which is hereby called and directed to cause two sample ballots to be counted to be published in the Nelson, Bruce Lawrence, David The Board approved his attendance at Clerk Mike Spears confirmed that a to be held on Tuesday, November posted at each polling place on the School District’s official newspaper Sorenson, and Neil Peterson. the meeting. quorum was present. 2, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 date of the special election and to at least once within the week Members absent: None. Commissioner Tveitbakk informed A motion was made by Michelle a.m. and 8:00 p.m. cooperate with the proper election before the special election and in The meeting was called to order by the Board that the TRF Regional Westerman and seconded by Ryan 3. The School District’s combined officials to cause ballots or ballot the daily newspaper of widest cir- Chairman Peterson and the Pledge of Airport has requested $7.5M in funding Westerman to approve the July 12, polling place and the precincts cards to be prepared for use at said culation, if any, once on the day Allegiance was recited. for the hangar project and the request 2021 agenda as presented. Motion car- served by the polling place, as election. The ballot shall be in sub- before the special election. Chairman Peterson asked if there is in the subcommittee report. ried. established and designated by res- stantially the following form, with 13. The special election shall be held were any amendments to the agenda. County Auditor-Treasurer Items: A motion was made by Mike Spears olution of the Board pursuant to such changes in form and instruc- and the returns made and can- County Coordinator Kevin Erickson None and seconded by Craig Mattson to Minnesota Statutes, Section tions as may be necessary to vassed in the manner prescribed stated that Chief Deputy Sheriff Seth Chairman Peterson briefly dis- approve the minutes of the June 28, 205A.11, are hereby designated for accommodate the use of an optical by law and the Board shall meet on Vettleson will be in attendance for cussed the State decision to fund the 2021 Regular Board Meeting as pre- this special election. scan voting system: a date between the third day, Sheriff Kuznia and the County Enbridge tax settlement, noting that if sented. Motion carried. 4. The Clerk is hereby authorized and Special Election Ballot November 5, 2021, and the tenth Engineer will not be in attendance. the State had voted against such fund- A motion was made by Mike Spears directed to cause written notice of School District Ballot day, November 12, 2021, after the Motioned by Commissioner Tveitbakk, ing it would have resulted in a 10-12% and seconded by Chris Melbye to the special election to be: (a) pro- Independent School District No. 564 special election for the purpose of seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, increase to the Pennington County approve the bills as submitted and on vided to each County Auditor at (Thief River Falls), Minnesota canvassing the results thereof. to approve the Board agenda with the levy. It was noted there may be some file in the School District Business least seventy-four (74) days before November 2, 2021 14. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, changes requested. Motion carried. shortfalls in the settlement due to inter- Office. Motion carried. the date of the special election; (b) Instructions to Voters Section 126C.17, Subdivision 9(e) Motioned by Commissioner Nelson, est calculations and so forth. Public Comment: None. provided to the Commissioner of To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) and Section 205A.07, Subdivision seconded by Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Tveitbakk stated Superintendent’s Report: Exciting Education at least seventy-four (74) next to your choice(s) like this : l 3a, the Clerk is hereby instructed to to approve the County Board minutes that he recently attended an AMC dis- news - CES will be developing a STEM days before the date of the special To vote for a question, fill in the oval notify the Commissioner of of June 22nd, 2021 as written. Motion trict meeting and discussion included (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) election; (c) mailed to every taxpay- next to the word “Yes” for that question. Education of the results of the spe- carried. the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund- Center with an emphasis on er in the School District, at least fif- To vote against a question, fill in the cial election and to provide the cer- Motioned by Commissioner ing. It was noted that a calculated loss Space Exploration, led by two science teen (15) days but no more than oval next to the word “No” for that ques- tified vote totals for the ballot ques- Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner in county revenue can possibly remove teachers at CES, Sherry Miller and forty-five (45) days prior to the date tion. tion in written form within fifteen Sorenson, to approve the following most or all restrictions on usage of the Margaret Bartz. Developing more com- of the special election; (d) posted at School District Question (15) days after the results have Commissioner warrants. Motion car- funds. He said it would be worthwhile munity partnerships is also part of our the administrative offices of the Renewal of Expiring Referendum been certified by the Board. ried. to have our audit firm or another quali- Strategic Plan, therefore we will be School District, for public inspec- Revenue Authorization; 15. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, County Revenue $174,274.82 fied entity calculate our county revenue partnering with Digi-Key as we develop tion, at least ten (10) days before Approval of New Authorization Section 211A.02, Subdivision 6, Road & Bridge $173,795.14 loss. this program. FMS is looking to provide the date of the special election; and The board of Independent School the Clerk is hereby instructed to Ditch Funds $200.00 Commissioner Lawrence informed more hands-on, innovative courses for (e) published in the official newspa- District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), make any campaign finance Per diems and meal reimbursements in the Board that the fall AMC district students that align with our Strategic per of the School District once each Minnesota has proposed to renew the reports filed with the Clerk by cam- the amount of $4,006.96 were also meeting will be hosted by Pennington Plan. LHS is looking at some entrepre- week for at least two consecutive existing property tax referendum paign committees within seven (7) approved. County in October 2021. neurial experiences for our students - weeks, with the last publication authorization of $90.04 per pupil, that is days after the special election Constituent Dennis Seaverson met County Coordinator Items: finding partnerships to make this hap- being at least one week before the scheduled to expire after taxes payable available on the School District’s with the Board and questioned if the Motioned by Commissioner pen - perhaps something like “Shark date of the special election. The in 2021, and increase the School web site as soon as possible, but Board had initiated any investigations Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner Tank”. Notice of Special Election shall be District’s general education revenue by no later than thirty (30) days after into the issues he brought forth at the Tveitbakk, to approve the resignation As we talked last year about our prepared in substantially the follow- $987.53 per pupil, subject to an annual receipt of any such report. The June 22nd, 2021 County Board meet- of Sherri Melvie as Full-Time Deputy goal of bringing more consistency to ing form: increase at the rate of inflation. The Clerk is further instructed to pro- ing. Chairman Peterson stated they Assessor-Appraiser effective July 12th, the language we use across the district NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION proposed referendum revenue authori- vide the Campaign Finance and had not and noted that the County 2021. Motion carried. and ensuring that our processes are INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT zation of $1,077.57 would be first Public Disclosure Board with a link Board has no jurisdiction over the state Motioned by Commissioner solid in the event of an emergency, our NO. 564 levied in 2021 for taxes payable in to the section of the web site where court system. Mr. Seaverson dis- Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner safety team has decided to move for- (THIEF RIVER FALLS), MINNESOTA 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years such reports are made available. agreed and began to present a 2011 Sorenson, to approve advertising for ward with a program developed by the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a unless otherwise revoked or reduced Such reports must remain avail- article from The Times regarding an the position of Full-Time Deputy “i love you guys foundation”. In August special election has been called and as provided by law. able on the web site for four (4) incident where an individual was slan- Assessor-Appraiser. Motion carried. we will begin training our Administrative will be held in and for Independent l YES years from the date first posted. dering him. County Attorney Seamus County Attorney Items: team, as well as our area crisis team. School District No. 564 (Thief River Shall the renewal of the expiring Upon vote being taken thereon, the Duffy stated that Mr. Seaverson has no County Attorney Seamus Duffy pre- Supt. Stepan talked about one of Falls), Minnesota, on November 2, property tax referendum authoriza- following voted in favor thereof and pending files in his office and that in sented an update on the changes to the priorities we have is to find oppor- 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. tion and the increase in the general the following voted against the regard to a past case only Mr. the Minnesota Open Meeting Law that tunities to increase revenue to better and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following education revenue proposed by the same: Seaverson can request a hearing in were signed into law on May 6th, 2021 serve our students. One of the ways we question: Board of Independent School whereupon the resolution was that matter. Mr. Seaverson argued that and how they affect the County Board plan to do that, this school year, is to School District Question District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), declared duly passed and adopted. he had done so and the court refused meetings and Board member atten- ask the voters to approve an operating Renewal of Expiring Referendum Minnesota be approved? Other Items: to schedule a hearing. Mr. Seaverson dance. levy to help increase funding for our Revenue Authorization; l NO A. Policies: then made claims that the county was Commissioner Lawrence noted that schools. We have so many cool and Approval of New Authorization BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT 1. A motion was made by Craig protecting a pedophile and that a sex he met with a local amateur radio group innovative things we’d like to do, but The board of Independent School QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR Mattson and seconded by Ryan trafficker was working for the county regarding a lease of the radio tower need more money to do those things. District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Walseth to approve the renewal of but provided no substantiating informa- and related property in Smiley The school board will be voting on a Minnesota has proposed to renew the (Reverse side of ballot) MSBA 525 Violence Prevention tion regarding either claim. Chief Township. The Board requested that resolution tonight (July 12) to move for- existing property tax referendum OFFICIAL BALLOT policy with changes. Motion car- Deputy Seth Vettleson then informed the County Attorney draft a lease ward with an operating referendum. authorization of $90.04 per pupil that is November 2, 2021 ried. Mr. Seaverson that his concerns have agreement for the tower and property. This referendum will increase our rev- scheduled to expire after taxes payable ______2. MSBA 414 Mandated Reporting of been noted by the Board and he was Motioned by Commissioner Nelson, enue by $2M. This $2M is only 8% of in 2021, and increase the School Judge Child Neglect or Physical or then escorted out of the meeting. seconded by Commissioner Sorenson, our total budget, but will help us do District’s general education revenue by ______Sexual Abuse policy was Chief Deputy Sheriff Seth Vettleson to adjourn the Board meeting to July three things: maintain our 1:1 technolo- $987.53 per pupil, subject to an annual Judge reviewed. This policy will be pre- presented several personnel items for 27th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried. gy program and infrastructure, imple- increase at the rate of inflation. The (The ballot is to be initialed by two sented for approval with changes the Board’s consideration: ATTEST: ment our strategic plan, maintain and proposed referendum revenue authori- judges) at the July 26, 2021 board meet- Motioned by Commissioner Kevin Erickson, attract high quality staff. If the resolu- zation of $1,077.57 would be first ing. Tveitbakk, seconded by Commissioner County Coordinator tion is approved tonight, we’ll be levied in 2021 for taxes payable in 7. If the School District will be con- 3. A motion was made by Ryan Sorenson, to approve the resignation Neil Peterson, Chairman reviewing the full presentation at the 2022 and applicable for ten (10) years tracting to print the ballots for this Walseth and seconded by Mike of Full-Time Corrections Officer Julie Pennington County next school board meeting on July 26. unless otherwise revoked or reduced special election, the Clerk is hereby Spears to approve the following Bolduc effective July 9th, 2021. Motion Board of Commissioners In addition, we’ll start getting the word as provided by law. authorized and directed to prepare policies with no changes. Motion carried. PENNINGTON COUNTY’S out in a variety of ways over the next Shall the renewal of the expiring instructions to the printer for layout carried. Motioned by Commissioner WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION several months. property tax referendum and the of the ballot. Before a contract in A. MSBA 410 Family Medical Leave Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner Warrants approved on Committee Reports: Chris Melbye increase in the general education rev- excess of $1,000 is awarded for policy Nelson, to approve the resignation of July 13, 2021 for payment gave a recap from the June 30 enue proposed by the board of printing ballots, the printer shall, B. MSBA 413 Harassment and Full-Time Corrections Officer Theodore on July 16, 2021 Negotiations meeting. Independent School District No. 564 upon request, furnish in accor- Violence policy Rodridgo III effective July 2nd, 2021. Vendor ...... Amount Student Reports: (Thief River Falls) be approved? dance with Minnesota Statutes, C. MSBA 506 Student Discipline pol- Motion carried. Agassiz Asphalt, LLC...... $95,060.45 Recognitions: PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM Section 204D.04 a sufficient bond, icy Motioned by Commissioner American Solutions A. Congratulations to LHS student, WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner for Business ...... $5,584.53 Austin Tabatt, as he competes at YOUR PROPERTY TAXES. Homestead Residential, Apartments, and Commercial/Industrial Properties Sorenson, to approve the transfer and Avenu Insight & Analytics, the USA High School Clay Target For the ballot question, the proper- promotion of Sarah Kalash from Part- LLC ...... $6,224.20 Difference between League National Tournament in ty tax portion of the revenue authorized Expiring Levy New Levy Authority Time Corrections Officer to Full-Time Brodin Expiring Levy Mason, MI. will require an estimated referendum Market Value Authority Taxes Taxes Payable in Corrections Sergeant effective July Comfort Systems ...... $10,734.00 Authority and New Presentations: tax rate of 0.218837% for taxes Payable in 2021 2022 14th, 2021. Motion carried. Cragun’s...... $3,134.40 A. Jason Hruby, Buildings and payable in 2022 of the referendum Levy Authority Motioned by Commissioner Election Systems Grounds Manager, gave a presen- market value of all classes of taxable $ 50,000 -$7.67 $109.42 $101.75 Tveitbakk, seconded by Commissioner & Software ...... $3,850.00 tation on the proposed land pur- property in the School District, as Lawrence, to approve the transfer of H&L Mesabi ...... $3,941.60 chase near Challenger Elementary defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 75,000 -11.50 164.13 152.63 Tyler Scott Ellefson from Part-Time Hefty Seed Company...... $17,851.54 School. 126C.01, Subdivision 3, which 100,000 -15.33 218.84 203.51 Corrections Officer to Full-Time Houston Real World Authentic excludes certain agricultural property, Corrections Officer effective July 14th, Engineering, INC ...... $3,227.30 Opportunities: seasonal property and post-secondary 125,000 -19.16 273.55 254.38 2021. Motion carried. Inter County Nursing...... $13,100.25 Voice and Choice: student housing. 150,000 -23.00 328.26 305.26 Motioned by Commissioner Knife River Materials...... $68,858.32 Equitable Experiences: The projected annual dollar Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner Lee Plumbing & Heating...... $4,100.00 175,000 -26.83 382.96 356.14 Safety (Strategic Direction D): increases for typical residential home- Nelson, to approve the transfer of Part- Mend Correctional Staff Growth: steads, apartments, commercial-indus- 200,000 -30.66 437.67 407.01 Time Corrections Officer Cassidy Jaz Care, PLLC ...... $7,650.00 A. A motion was made by Mike Spears trial properties, and most other classes 225,000 -34.49 492.38 457.89 Vandehoven from Part-Time Minnesota State Treasurer ..$4,583.00 and seconded by Michelle of property within the School District Corrections Officer to Full-Time MN Bureau of Westerman to approve the are as shown in the table below, sub- 250,000 -38.33 547.09 508.77 Corrections Officer effective July 14th, Criminal Apprehension.....$2,175.00 Consent Agenda and as appropri- ject to an annual increase at the rate of 275,000 -42.16 601.80 559.64 2021. Motion carried. Northdale Oil, INC...... $17,429.31 ate, per negotiated contract, salary inflation. Chief Deputy Vettleson wished to ReadiTech IT Solutions...... $2,061.67 300,000 -45.99 656.51 610.52 and benefits and an acceptable For agricultural property (both thank the public for their assistance Sanford Patient background check. Motion carried. homestead and non-homestead), the 325,000 -49.83 711.22 661.40 and donations of items such as bug Financial Services...... $2,479.38 Personnel: taxes for the proposed referendum will 350,000 -53.66 765.93 712.27 spray to aid in the search for murder Summit Food Service 1. Accept the rescindment of resigna- be based on the value of the house, suspect Eric Reinbold. Mr. Vettleson Management, LLC ...... $10,636.82 tion from Waylon Tarvestad, garage and one acre of land. There will 375,000 -57.49 820.64 763.15 also wished to thank thank all of the The Times ...... $3,919.44 Cleaner, originally effective July 7, be no referendum taxes paid on the 400,000 -61.32 875.35 814.03 outside agencies that have aided in the True North Steel...... $37,570.26 2021. value of agricultural land and buildings. 425,000 -65.16 930.06 864.90 search for Mr. Reinbold. Tyler Technologies, INC...... $3,208.21 2. Approve the assignment of Jessica For seasonal recreational residential Committee Reports / 59 Payments Snoozy, Food Service Manager, property (e.g., cabins), there will be no 450,000 -68.99 984.77 915.78 Commissioner Updates: less than $2000 ...... $25,890.28 effective July 1, 2021. taxes paid for the proposed referen- 475,000 -72.82 1,039.48 966.66 Commissioner Lawrence presented Final Total: ...... $353,269.96 3. Approve the employment of Jesse dum. 500,000 -76.66 1,094.19 1,017.54 an update on behalf of the Solid Waste 12B ~ Thief River Falls Times LEGAL NOTICES & MENUS Wednesday, August 4, 2021

August 4, 11, 2021 e-mail: [email protected] NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT HEARING ON PETITION FOR –––––––––– Senior Meals TRF Summer Lunch FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND August 4, 11, 2021 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL NOTICE AND ORDER FOR REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO HEARING ON PETITION FOR Meals on Wheels Heritage Center Summer Meal Locations: through August 13 (closed July CREDITORS DESCENT OF PROPERTY Thief River Falls Thief River Falls Northrop Park ­ 11:15 to 11:45, 2­5), rain or shine. Adults can STATE OF MINNESOTA, STATE OF MINNESOTA, Meals on Wheels will deliver Monday: Roast beef, mashed Lion’s Park ­ 11:45 to 12:15, eat with their child for only COUNTY OF PENNINGTON, COUNTY OF PENNINGTON, meals Monday through Friday, potatoes, California blend veg­ Northwest Alternative Learning $4.35. NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT including holidays. For more etables, dessert PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Center ­ (Pick up only) 11:00 to For menus and updates fol­ Court File No.: 57-PR-21-472 Court File No.: 57-PR-21-475 information, call (218) 681­ Tuesday: Pasta salad with 11:25, Challenger Elementary ­ low Food Service District 564 Estate of Donovan D. Dyrdal, Estate of: Ronald L. Meekma, 6861. Low fat milk served with ham, creamy cukes, fresh fruit, (Pick up only) 12:00 to 12:30. on Facebook. Call 218­681­ Decedent. Decedent. all meals. dessert Free lunch for kids 18 and 6851 with questions. It is Ordered and Notice is given A Petition for Determination of Wednesday: Sloppy Joe on a that on the 31st day of August, 2021 at Descent has been filed with this Court. Monday: Cream of potato under. Available June 14 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this The Petition represents that the soup, saltine crackers, ham bun, broccoli salad, baked Court at the Pennington County Justice Decedent died more than three years salad on a bun, frosted bar beans, dessert Center, 141 Main Avenue South, Thief ago, leaving property in Minnesota and Tuesday: Kielbasa, boiled Thursday: Chicken fettucini Answers to last week’s puzzles River Falls, Minnesota, on a petition for requests the probate of Decedent’s last Alfredo, mixed vegetables, the formal probate of an instrument pur- Will dated N/A, if any, and the descent of potatoes, cooked cabage, wheat porting to be the Decedent's Will dated such property be determined and bread/margarine, frosted cake Mandarin oranges, dessert January 6, 2012 and for the appointment assigned by this Court to the persons Wednesday: Beef pot roast, Friday: Sub sandwich, pea of Gregory T. Dyrdal, whose address is entitled to the property. mashed potatoes, gravy, sea­ and cheese salad, fruit, dessert 12744 180th Street Northwest, Thief Any objections to the Petition must soned mixed vegetables, wheat –––––––– River Falls, MN 56701, as personal rep- be filed with the Court prior to or raised at resentative of the Decedent's estate in the hearing. If proper, and no objections bread/margarine, chocolate chip LSS Senior Meals an unsupervised administration. are filed or raised, the Petition may be cookie Viking and Holt Any objections to the petition must granted. Thursday: Tator tot casserole, Senior meals are served every be raised at the hearing or filed with the IT IS ORDERED and Notice is fur- peas, dinner roll/margarine, weekday. To make a Viking or Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is ther given, that the Petition will be heard Holt meal reservation or to proper and no objections are filed or on August 31, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., by this canned fruit, cookie bar with raised, the personal representative will Court at Thief River Falls, Minnesota. white frosting receive a menu, please call be appointed with the full power to 1. Notice shall be given to all interested Friday: Italian meat sauce, (218) 874­7137. Viking meals administer the Decedent’s estate, includ- persons (MINN. STAT. § 524.1-401) creamy pasta salad, corn, wheat available as home delivery only. ing the power to collect all assets; pay all and persons who have filed a –––––––– legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; demand for notice pursuant to bread/margarine, canned fruit, sell real and personal property; and do all Minnesota Statutes section 524.3- chocolate chip cookie necessary acts for the Decedent’s 204. estate. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing Notice is further given that, subject this Notice and Order as provided by to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors law and by: Discovery Place Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down having claims against the Decedent's Mailing a copy of this Notice and into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 estate are required to present the claims Order at least 14 days prior to the through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number to the personal representative or to the hearing date. Milk is served with all meals. crackers, cheese sandwich, can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can Court within four (4) months after the BY THE COURT Breakfast pears figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using date of this notice or the claims will be Dated: July 28, 2021 the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more Monday: Cheerios, whole Tuesday: Spaghetti hotdish, numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! barred. /s/Tamara Yon BY THE COURT Judge of District Court wheat toast, apple juice bread/butter, green beans, Dated: July 28, 2021 Dated: July 28, 2021 Tuesday: Crispex, whole peaches /s/Tamara Yon /s/Kathy Narlock /s/Mindy Piersol wheat toast, orange juice Wednesday: Scalloped pota­ Judge of District Court Court Administrator Wednesday: Cinnamon toes with ham, bread/butter, Dated: July 28, 2021 Attorney for Petitioner /s/Kathy Narlock Name: Donald Aandal French toast sticks, grape juice corn, fruit cocktail Court Administrator Firm: Rokke, Aandal and Thursday: Rice Krispies, Thursday: Creamed chicken SERKLAND LAW FIRM Associates whole wheat toast, orange juice gravy over a bun, carrots, Timothy G. Richard Street: 423 North Main Street, Friday: Oatmeal, whole pineapple MN# 028371X PO Box 159 10 Roberts Street City, State, ZIP: Warren, MN 56762- wheat toast, apple juice Friday: Tuna noodle hotdish, P.O. Box 6017 Attorney License No: 157272 Lunch bread/butter, peas, applesauce Fargo, ND 58108-6017 Telephone: 218-745-4321 Telephone: 701-232-8957 FAX: 218-745-4320 Monday: Veggie beef soup, Facsimile: 701-237-4049 Email: [email protected] Vax to School campaign begins Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz term health consequences Program site at the Mall of what vaccinations their announced Minnesota’s ‘Vax from virus exposure. America. children need. to School’ campaign “COVID-19 has taken so Now is also the perfect “These vaccines work — Thursday. The campaign much from us over the past time to ensure children are we’re preventing severe ill- encourages students and year and a half, but we have caught up on other recom- ness and reducing the families to get fully vacci- the power to help our chil- mended vaccinations they spread of the virus with nated by the beginning of dren and our schools get need to stay healthy. every vaccine we adminis- the school year. back in the classroom with Adolescents can get all the ter,” said Walz. “Our stu- Minnesotans 12 years of age vaccination,” said MDH shots they need on the same dents, educators, and school and older are authorized to Commissioner Jan day, including the COVID- staff deserve this level of receive the two-dose Pfizer Malcolm. “The COVID-19 19 vaccine. Minnesota par- protection as they head vaccine, which takes five vaccine is safe and effective ents should talk to their back to the classroom this weeks to go from first dose for those 12 and older. We health care provider about fall.” to fully vaccinated. know this disease can be “Our kids deserve to be severe even in younger peo- kids again,” said Walz. “In- ple. Even if it is mild, we person learning is critical to don’t want to see our kids a child’s well-being and aca- miss any more school or demic success. Getting vac- social activities due to a dis- cinated is the best way to ease that can be prevented.” keep our students healthy, “Throughout the pan- keep our educators and demic, we have prioritized families safe, and prevent safe in-person learning the virus from spreading in because we know that’s our communities.” what our students need,” “Our students deserve a said Minnesota Department worry-free and fun year of Education Commissioner back in the classroom, and Dr. Heather Mueller. we are doing everything we “Vaccines continue to be a can to make that a reality,” critical part of our strategy said Lt. Gov. Peggy to ensure our students have Flanagan. “We know our the kind of school year they kids do best when they’re in deserve, while keeping the classroom learning from everyone in our school com- their teachers, playing with munities healthy and safe.” their friends, and engaging Every Minnesotan 12 in sports and activities — years of age and older is eli- and getting them vaccinat- gible to receive the Pfizer ed is the best way to keep vaccine. All available them safe while they do so.” COVID-19 vaccines are safe Over the next month, the and effective — in campaign will highlight Minnesota 99.9 percent of voices from educators, pedi- people who have been fully atricians, and parents on vaccinated have not gotten the safety, efficacy, and crit- COVID-19. ical need to get students 12 Minnesotans 12 and years of age and older vacci- older can get vaccinated nated against this deadly wherever the Pfizer vaccine virus. is being administered. Jan Rabideaux (left), representing the Red, White and Blue Currently only one-third Minnesotans can visit of Minnesotans 12 to 15 Vaccines.gov to filter by vac- Quilters, presented a quilt to Dwight Bruggeman, U.S. years old and less than half cine type and find a Army veteran. Also pictured is Bruggeman’s sister Linda of Minnesotans 16 to 17 provider offering the Pfizer Johnson. (Submitted) years old are fully vaccinat- vaccine in their area, call ed against COVID-19. their pediatrician to make Unvaccinated kids remain an appointment, walk into a vulnerable to life-threaten- local pharmacy, or visit the ing symptoms and long- Community Vaccination

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