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SEVENCLANSCASINO.COM Visit the Player’s Club for full details. Management reserves all rights. 800.881.0712 Grievances with VenuWorks aired VenuWorks users after numerous com- total $24,000. The parties opposition to VenuWorks Howe noted that a non-vot- couldn’t keep track of money, plaints were lodged after are working under a three- managing the four city- ing task force may pick sides referring to online media re- founder and VenuWorks took over man- year contract. owned properties. among the arena users. Pe- ports regarding at least one agement of Ralph Engelstad Peters’ announcement After a lengthy discussion ters replied that a task force former VenuWorks employee CEO apologizes Arena and the Huck Olson was made at a meeting at- regarding the complaints, would provide VenuWorks charged with theft. “How Memorial Civic Center. The tended by the Thief River council member Jason with feedback. can we trust you?” he asked. firm began managing the Falls City Council, city em- Aarestad suggested that the At some point later, Howe Holmer banged his gavel. by April Scheinoha arenas, the Multi-Events ployees and about 20 other council should create a task said if VenuWorks’ opera- Peters then cautioned Howe Reporter Center and Thief River Falls individuals. The meeting force to advise VenuWorks. tions manager knew any- that the media also reports Tourist Park on Jan. 1. Prior was called after council Mayor Brian Holmer said thing about managing online what Howe has said VenuWorks Founder and to that time, the parties member Curt Howe raised that Howe should serve on arenas, the groups wouldn’t at meetings. Chief Executive Officer were working under a tem- numerous complaints re- the task force if he were will- be sitting in this meeting. It In the end, no task force Steve Peters was on an apol- porary agreement. garding VenuWorks’ man- ing. Howe declined. Howe was unclear whether Howe was formed. Council mem- ogy tour at the Thief River “I’m sorry we disap- agement of the arenas. said he trusts department was referring to Acting Ex- ber Jerald Brown said Mi- Falls Committee of the pointed you,” Peters told Those complaints had been leaders to do their jobs and ecutive Director Brennan halick provided an update to Whole meeting Wednesday, council members. relayed to Howe by arena his job was to speak on be- Mihalick or former Execu- city leaders at a recent Ad- Feb. 19. To rectify the situation, users. Howe, who retired half of the public. He added tive Director Terry Torkild- ministrative Services Com- Peters apologized numer- Peters said he would waive from the city Parks and that certain council mem- son. He claimed that mittee meeting. Represen- ous times to the Thief River VenuWorks’ fees for the first Recreation Department in bers have run all of the past VenuWorks has misman- tatives of the Thief River Falls City Council and arena quarter of 2020. Those fees 2009, had earlier voted in managers out of the arena. aged other facilities and (Continued on Page 11) Frosty and warmer Somerset Park remains after vote Small 2.5-acre subsequent and related mo- tions to vacate a section of park will remain Cameo Drive and amend the Comprehensive Plan were a park scrapped. The split vote came after a lengthy discussion about by April Scheinoha rezoning the park in an ef- Reporter fort to potentially sell it in the future. It will remain green Somerset Park is a 2.5- space. That was, in effect, acre park along Somerset the decision after the Thief Drive. The city acquired the River Falls City Council was property after single-family evenly split about whether homes were platted in Oak- to hold a first reading of an land Park Second and Third ordinance to rezone Somer- Additions. City policy dic- set Park to General Residen- tates that developers pro- tial District (R-2). The park vide 5% of their is located near Black Cat on single-family housing devel- the south side of the city. opments to the city as public Voting in favor of the first land or donate money in lieu reading were council mem- of the dedication. In recent bers Jerald Brown, Curt years, the city has sought Howe, Steve Narverud and the latter. The money is then Don Sollom. Voting in oppo- placed in the Park Improve- sition were Mayor Brian ment Fund. If Somerset Park were sold, the money For late February, temperatures were above average over the Monday morning. Weather conditions Thursday into the Holmer and council members Jason Aarestad, Mike would have been placed in weekend and into the week. Conditions might even have weekend, according to the National Weather Service, are ex- Lorenson and Rachel Prud- that fund. been described as ideal for melting the snowpack and ice pected to continue without moisture, and highs in the upper homme. (Continued on Page 11) fishing. This picture was taken north of Thief River Falls teens to low 20s. Since that motion failed, Plans progress for highway and Frosty Tines Deer Expo in TRF Sunday trail projects in Thief River Falls The Frosty Tines Deer Molden. Expo, sponsored by the There will be many prod- Plans are moving forward Safe Routes to School grant, Third Street/Highway 59 Northwest Minnesota Qual- uct vendor booths at the for the City of Thief River Electric Department funds from Kinney Avenue to ity Deer Management Asso- show, information about Three round- Falls’ 2020 Street and Utili- and city funding are ex- Highway 59 North; ciation, will be from 11 a.m. quality deer management, ties Improvement Project. At pected to cover the project. • The construction of to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March and random raffles and abouts and two its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, The Minnesota Depart- three roundabouts (at the in- 1, at the Ralph Engelstad drawings held throughout the Thief River Falls City ment of Transportation tersections with Brooks and Arena Imperial Room in the day. multi-use trail Council approved ordering plans to improve Highways Barzen avenues as well as Thief River Falls. Visitors are encouraged to the improvements and call- 1 and 59, and the city is re- Highway 59 North); This year’s family- bring their mounts and be- plans proceed ing for plans and specifica- sponsible for an estimated • The extension of a friendly event will feature come eligible for prizes. An tions. $1,354,000 of the project, frontage road from Ruby Av- several presentations, in- official Boone & Crockett by April Scheinoha The project includes im- which is included in the enue to Westside Motors; cluding a question and an- scorer will score bucks Reporter provements to Highways 1 above total. The estimated • The resurfacing of the swer session with Minnesota brought to the event. North- and 59 as well as the con- $7 million MnDOT project is existing frontage road on the Department of Natural Re- ern Wild Taxidermy will also struction of a Franklin Mid- expected to completed in south side of Third Street; sources Conservation Officer showcase their work dle School Safe Routes to phases in the 2020 construc- and Jeremy Woinarowicz; a pres- throughout the show. School multi-use trail. Those tion season. • The construction of a entation on deer habitat by Other participants at the improvements are estimated The Highways 1/59 proj- multi-use trail on the north Habitat Pro Jake Blow; and show include the Minnesota to cost $1.5 million. Munici- ect includes: side of the roadway. a presentation on deer scent Deer Hunters Association, pal State Aid, federal aid, a • The resurfacing of (Continued on Page 8) by Big Buck Adventures Jon (Continued on Page 8)

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Upon look- month before speaking with material, which eventually recall past experiences for with his children and pos- Exploited Children. The ing at Roggenbuck’s law enforcement. He said he led him to access “child his sexual gratification. sessed four pornographic BCA classified the tip as a Facebook profile, they real- had taken photos of the inci- pornography and age-ques- images of his daughter. Level 1 as it was believed ized that he had a 3-year- dent and they would be in tionable material.” He said Some of the alleged the alleged victims old daughter who was his email and on his cell he used his Yahoo account contact dated back lived at Roggen- around the same age and to 2012. buck’s home. That looked similar to the girl in Benjamin Joseph information was the picture. The images Roggenbuck, 38, then forwarded to were uploaded on has been charged the Pine to Prairie Valentine’s Day at 3:38 a.m. TRF woman has charges with two felony Drug Task Force. The NCMEC also counts of first The CyberTip received a CyberTip from degree criminal sex- indicated that Yahoo, which reported that pending after separate incidents ual conduct and numerous images six photos had been Disorderly conduct Grand Forks, N.D., has Thief River Falls, has four felony counts of had been uploaded uploaded Nov. 19, 2012, of a and burning without a charges pending for third charges pending for DWI. possession of porno- and transmitted boy under the age of 5. The permit: On Feb. 21 at 12:17 degree DWI. He was arrest- He was arrested. graphic work through email. photos depicted a man anal- a.m., police received a ed. Theft: On Feb. 23 at 1:15 involving minors, Benjamin Many of the images ly penetrating a boy. The report that it appeared Domestic assault: On p.m., police received a according to online Joseph involved nue prepu- complaint noted that the someone was burning Feb. 16 at 9:55 p.m., police report of a theft outside of court records. He bescent girls. Some content may have been Roggenbuck garbage on a sidewalk out- received a report of a 421 Horace Ave. N. was arrested. of the photos newly produced content. side of 314 Fourth St. E. domestic assault in the 500 Someone had stolen license The charges showed a nude pre- Looking at Roggenbuck’s Jerika Ann Marie Haugen, block of Duluth Ave. S. plates off of a vehicle. The stemmed from a Feb. 19 pubescent girl with her gen- Facebook profile, law 31, Thief River Falls, has George Wade Iceman, 42, license plates are ASN-361. enforcement determined it been cited for disorderly Thief River Falls, has been If readers have any appeared he had a son. conduct and burning with- cited for domestic assault. information about the NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF Law enforcement linked PENNINGTON COUNTY TOWNSHIPS out a permit. She was He allegedly assaulted a above crimes, they are The Annual Meeting of all townships will be held on Tuesday, March 10, Roggenbuck to the crimes arrested. Haugen allegedly Warroad woman. Iceman urged to contact the Law 2020. Election of one (1) Supervisor for a three (3) year term and one (1) Clerk through emergency subpoe- became loud and unruly then left on foot. He was Enforcement Center at for a two (2) year term and any unexpired or vacant position will be held. Any nas issued to Yahoo, with the officers. She didn’t arrested three days later. 681-6161. and all business properly presented will be considered. Facebook and Sjoberg’s The following is a schedule of places and hours that polls and meetings will want to cooperate with their Shoplifting: On Feb. 19 Thief River Falls be held for each Township: Cable. demands. at 5:45 p.m., police received media receive these HOURS Roggenbuck allegedly TOWNSHIP MEETING PLACE MEETING ELECTION Fourth degree assault: a report of shoplifting at L reports from law enforce- Black River Steiger Farms 8:00 P.M. admitted that he engaged in On Feb. 21 at 6:32 a.m., the & M Fleet Supply. Two 17- ment officials. If these Bray Township Hall 8:00 P.M. anal penetration twice with sheriff’s office received a year-old Thief River Falls reports appear in online Cloverleaf Mavie Town Hall 8:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. his son in about 2012. The report of an assault in the males have charges pending forums other than those Deer Park Township Hall 8:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. boy was 1 or 2 years old at Pennington County Jail. for shoplifting. owned by Thief River Goodridge the time. He said he had –Polls Open After Mtg. Goodridge Sr. Center 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. Jerika Ann Marie Haugen, Giving a false name of Falls media outlets, the Hickory Township Hall 2:00 P.M. taken photos of those inci- 31, Thief River Falls, has another to a peace offi- information has been Highlanding dents and emailed those charges pending for assault. cer and driving after copied. –Polls Open After Mtg. Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. photos between his email She remained under arrest. revocation: On Feb. 22 at These reports include Kratka Township Hall 8:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. accounts. Haugen, who was incarcer- 2:25 a.m., police performed names of those charged, Mayfield Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. Norden ated at the time, allegedly a traffic stop near the inter- arrested or cited with punched a corrections offi- section of 150th Street various crimes and –Polls Open After Mtg. Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. North cer. Northeast and Highway 59. offenses. Depending –Polls Open After Mtg. Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. Vehicle tampering: On Angela Marie Violette, 30, upon the circumstances Numedal Township Hall 7:00 P.M. Feb. 14 at 3:36 p.m., police Thief River Falls, has of a case, charges can be, Polk Centre Township Hall 8:00 P.M. Reiner Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. received a report of vehicle charges pending for giving a and sometimes are, River Falls St. Hilaire City Hall 5:00 P.M. tampering outside of 1110 false name of another to a changed or dropped by Rocksbury Val Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. Meadow St. Someone had peace officer and driving law enforcement or attor- Sanders Township Hall 8:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. pried open the gasoline cap after revocation. She was neys even before the case Silverton on a vehicle, causing dam- arrested. Violette allegedly reaches court. –Polls Open After Mtg. Town Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. Smiley age. provided a false name and Readers should also –Polls Open After Mtg. Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. Third degree driving date of birth. realize that under the Star Zipper Repair Sale while impaired: On Feb. DWI: On Feb. 23 at 1:42 American system of –Polls Open After Mtg. Township Hall 4:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. now through February 28 15 at 2:49 a.m., police a.m., police performed a jurisprudence, those Wyandotte Township Hall 8:00 P.M. 5:00-8:00 P.M. received a report that a traffic stop near the inter- charged with crimes are ATTENTION: In case of inclement weather, the meetings will be held on the 524 Riverside Ave S following TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020, at the same polling places and times. Thief River Falls • 218-200-9029 vehicle was in a ditch in the section of Eastwood Drive innocent until proven Dated February 24, 2020 Pennington County Association of Townships Mon - Fri 10 - 6 1700 block of Hwy. 59 S. and Pennington Avenue. guilty of those crimes in David Erickson, Sec.-Treas. Sat 10 - 2 Nodin Julian Azure, 32, Stacy Alan Wiseth, 34, a court of law.

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St. Cloud man Telephone: (218) 681-4450 sentenced for felony Kathy Svidal A St. Cloud man was sen- A Minnesota State Patrol limited to, check forgery, Publisher tenced Tuesday, Feb. 18 in trooper assisted at the theft and possession of a [email protected] Pennington County District scene. He noticed that controlled substance. Court for a felony drug Lytton had bloodshot eyes, Lytton has since been charge. constricted pupils and sentenced for his role in the Corey Michael Reed, 49, slurred speech. Lytton crime. was sentenced for a felony failed three field sobriety A dismissed felony offense is charge of third degree pos- tests. A search warrant was included in the latest edition of the session of 10 grams or more obtained for his blood or Pennington County Citation Dave Hill of a narcotic urine; however, Lytton Disposition Bulletin. The Times Editor pays for copies of this public infor- [email protected] drug other refused either test. mation. If it appears in an online than heroin. K-9 Max also responded forum other than The Times’ web- Reed was to the scene. Upon walking site, it has been copied. sentenced to around the van, he alerted Pennington County 44 months his partner about the pres- Sheriff’s Office case: Corey Michael Reed, 49, St. Cloud, felony in prison to ence of narcotics. Inside the charge of failure to appear in court be served van, law enforcement found dismissed. concurrent- a total of 91.1 grams of Thief River Falls Police Scott DCamp ly with ano- meth in three baggies. The Department cases: David Sports Editor ther case. baggies were located under Michael Defever, 30, Thief River [email protected] He was a plastic floorboard panel Falls, unregistered vehicle, $185, ordered to on the passenger side of the 10 days in jail stayed for one year; Corey Solymar Isabel Hernandez, 22, not use or van. A digital scale was Thief River Falls, no insurance – p o s s e s s Michael Reed found under a dashboard owner, $285; Nicole Victoria f i r e a r m s , panel below the steering Wojciechowski, 32, Thief River ammunition or explosives. wheel. Under the hood, law Falls, charge of a calendar parking Reed was ordered to supply enforcement found two violation dismissed. a DNA sample. He was also Minnesota license plates Minnesota State Patrol April Scheinoha ordered to pay $210 in fees with different numbers and cases: Amy Jo Chanthavongsa, 34, Reporter Farmington, driving after revoca- [email protected] and fines. digits on them. Four cell tion, $285, vehicle registration vio- The charge stemmed phones were also found dur- lation, $100; Katrina Jo Dearth, from an arrangement made ing the course of the investi- 26, Thief River Falls, violation of K-9 Buffy has joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. She Hands-Free Law, $135; Mark by a confidential informant gation. The amounts of will work with K-9 handler Kyle Olson, a deputy who has to purchase methampheta- license plates and cell Christopher Dragich, 57, East Grand Forks, 60/55, $125; Nathan been with the agency since 2014. (Submitted) mine from Reed and phones are indicative of Joseph Martinson, 20, Viking, fail- Richard Ward Lytton. The drug trafficking. ure to change address/name within DeDe Coltom informant learned they Lytton denied being 30 days, $105, no seat belt worn, Sales and would be traveling to this under the influence or $25; David Wayne Erickson, 41, Marketing McIntosh, no seat belt worn, $110; K-9 Buffy area from the Twin Cities in knowing what was inside 218-681-4450 a Ford Econoline. On July the van. He said he and Joseph Lee Peralta, 19, Pearsall, [email protected] 13 at about 7:49 a.m., a Reed drove to the area to Texas, vehicle window tint violation, $135; Nathan Adolph Sletten, Pine to Prairie Drug Task look for one of Reed’s 27, Wannaska, 60/55, $125; Force officer observed the friends. Lytton said he Charles Earl Smith, 34, Red Lake, joins law vehicle traveling north- didn’t know the friend’s 65/55, $125; Robert Peter Carlson, bound on Highway 59 name, but he drove since 50, Argyle, no seat belt worn, $110; through Brooks. He then Reed doesn’t have a driver’s Chad Michael Carpenter, 49, Thief Tom Williams began conducting surveil- license. River Falls, no seat belt worn, enforcement Sales and $110. Marketing lance on the van. The complaint indicated Minnesota Department of A Thief River Falls police that both men have exten- 218-681-4450 Natural Resources case: Derek K-9 Buffy, a 3-year-old each served as K-9 handlers [email protected] sergeant soon observed the sive criminal histories. Ross Walseth, 36, East Grand Belgian Malinois/German from 1996-2001 for their van drifting back and forth Reed’s criminal history Forks, charge of knowingly direct- Shepherd mixed breed dog, respective agencies. within its lane. He then included, but wasn’t limited ing/allowing/permitting a minor to hunt illegally or violate fish and has joined the Polk County Olson and Buffy will conducted a traffic stop. to, assault, theft and pos- Sheriff’s Office. begin their training in a few Lytton was the driver and session of a controlled sub- game laws continued for dismissal, $50, probation to the court for 180 Buffy will work along- weeks after they have had Reed was the passenger in stance. Lytton’s criminal days. side Deputy Kyle Olson, the chance to get to know the vehicle. history included, but wasn’t who has been with the sher- one another. The sheriff’s iff’s office since 2014. Both office will post updates on Buffy and the K-9 handler its Facebook page as Buffy’s Man charged with assault training have been donated training progresses. The by Mark McDonough of sheriff’s K9 association is by April Scheinoha have a knife in his hand if some vodka to have Belland McDonough K9 of Anoka. still seeking funds and will Reporter he wanted one. He said that stop pestering him. Belland McDonough and Polk plan K-9 fundraisers in the he knew who owned the then proceeded to drink County Sheriff Jim Tadman near future. A Red Lake Falls man home, but it was none of the most of the vodka in about has been charged in Red deputy’s business since 45 minutes. The man said Lake County District Court nothing had happened. Belland became a different after he allegedly cut anoth- When the deputy asked if person upon exiting a bath- er man’s face with a knife Belland would talk to him, room later. They argued 4-Hers attend Saturday, Feb. 15. With his Belland said no. over who owned a cigarette gun drawn, a Red The charge roller. Lake County sher- stemmed from a Belland then grabbed his (USPS 627-360) iff’s deputy dis- 911 call at about knife and repeatedly leadership retreat (ISSN: 1057-6827) armed Shawn 7:05 p.m. Feb. 15. A stabbed a coffee table, a Published weekly every Wednesday Pierre Belland II, dispatcher couldn’t wall and a kitchen table. He Minnesota 4-H held the state. This year’s workshop by MCM Media LLC, 324 Main 30. understand what broke a shelf and threw a Northwest Building also included a service proj- Avenue North, Thief River Falls, Belland has been was being said and glass lantern across the liv- Leadership and ect to collect donations for MN 56701-1906. charged with felony then the phone line ing room, breaking it. The Understanding Retreat on foster care systems in our second degree went dead. The man was able to calm him Feb. 8-9 at the Castaway part of the state.” assault and gross phone number was down at that point. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Club in Detroit Lakes. Six Anna Knott, a Pennington, Red Lake, Marshall, misdemeanor inter- traced back to a Belland then said they Pennington County 4-Hers Pennington County 4-Her, ference with a 911 home in Oaks were friends and wanted a attended. said, “I had a blast at this Roseau, Kittson and East Half call. He was arrest- Shawn Trailer Court. Upon hug. They hugged. A short BLU is an annual leader- year’s camp. I had the of Polk Counties...... $44.00/Yr ed. Pierre arriving, a deputy time later, Belland said the ship retreat offered region- opportunity to be one of the The alleged vic- could see two peo- man wasn’t his friend and ...... $30.00/6 Mo Belland II ally across Minnesota. This first people to take part in tim suffered a cut to ple through a win- cut him in the arm and face year’s theme, Unmask Your the new program that was All Other Addresses With his left cheek and dow. Belland, who with the knife. The man Inner Leader, encouraged started this year called 567 Zip Code ...... $55.00/Yr arm, according to the com- was wielding a knife, then said he was trying to hold youth to discuss their TEEL. It was a separate ...... $38.00/6 Mo plaint. He also suffered allegedly opened the door. 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The throughout the event, been going to BLU for the scene. appeared “confused and back of the phone fell off, including small and large past six years, and every POSTMASTER: The man said Belland highly intoxicated.” and the battery fell out. group discussions, team- year, I have made new had a folding knife with a The man allegedly said Belland then moved toward building activities, personal friends and gotten to know Send Address Changes To: blade measuring about he was working on the latch the man again, but he con- awareness experiences, and important leaders that are The Times three inches. The sheriff’s of his screen door when vinced Belland to go outside informational sessions. The in our community. BLU pro- PO Box 100 office seized the knife as Belland walked into his and cool off. Belland was leadership retreat was facil- vides a great place to grow Thief River Falls, MN evidence. The man said he home uninvited. He said opening the door when the itated by youth leaders in leadership, confidence 56701-0100 believed Belland would Belland, an acquaintance, deputy arrived. from the Minnesota 4-H and social skills.” have killed him if the was intoxicated. He allowed Belland initially cooper- The Thief River Falls Times is published State Ambassador Program 4-H offers leadership and in conjunction with the Northern Watch, deputy hadn’t arrived when Belland to stay at his home ated with deputies. and supported by a team of civic engagement experi- which is published weekly every Saturday. he did. to roll a cigarette. Belland However, he allegedly adult chaperones. ences throughout the year. The Thief River Falls Times is the official Belland later allegedly later pestered him to drink became uncooperative when “The NW BLU To learn more, visit newspaper for: Pennington County; Cities told a deputy that nothing some vodka that Belland a deputy attempted to Leadership Retreat was one z.umn.edu/4HLeadership. of Thief River Falls, Goodridge and St. had occurred and he could possessed. The man drank empty Belland’s pockets. Hilaire; School Districts of Thief River of five 4-H events offered Falls 564, Newfolden 441, and Goodridge Once at Tri-County this winter to Minnesota 561. Community Corrections, he youth in grades 7 to 12,” The Thief River Falls Times shall not be refused to get out of a squad said Sutton Stewart, liable for slight changes or typographical vehicle and walk on his Hymn sing errors that do not lessen the value of an regional Extension educa- advertisement. The Thief River Falls own. Belland called a tor at the University of Times' liability for other errors or deputy and jail staff an epi- Minnesota Extension omissions in connection with an thet. Jail staff were eventu- scheduled advertisement is strictly limited to Center for Youth publication of the advertisement in any ally able to pull him out of The Thief River Falls subsequent issue or the refund of any Development. “4-H uses monies paid for the advertisement. the squad vehicle and drag these retreats to help youth Evangelical Free Church, him into a jail cell. Belland learn valuable leadership 211 Arnold Ave. N., will continued to be uncoopera- skills they can apply in hold a hymn sing Sunday, THIEF RIVER FALLS tive and kicked at them. their communities and March 1 at 4 p.m. A light Inside his backpack, a make connections with peo- lunch will be served. deputy found the cigarette ple from other parts of the Everyone is welcome. roller. 324 Main Avenue North THIEF RIVER FALLS P.O. 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Several speakers from the Thief River Falls Speech Team ended the day in medalist standings at the recent East Grand Forks Greenwave Invitational. Senior Brigham Drevlow led the team with his first gold medal of the season. He placed first in Extemporaneous Reading. Drevlow also added to sweepstakes points with a next-in finish in Prose. Silver medalists included Lia Hanson and Olivia Wojahn in Duo. Like Many Thief River Falls speakers ended the Amelie McCloud, Brigham Drevlow, Brynn Drevlow, Hanson also day in medalist standings at the recent East Drevlow, Kevin Wappula, Lia Hanson and added to sweepstakes points with a next-in finish Grand Forks Invitational. They included Amelie Heaton. (Submitted) in Speech to Inform. A (from left) Madelynn Dakken, Olivia Wojahn, bronze medal went to Kevin Wappula in Original Oratory. Other speakers earning Enbridge teams up with medals as finalists were Amelie McCloud and Brynn Drevlow, both in robotics conference Great Speeches; Amelie Heaton in Poetry and The Northern Minnesota workplace as well. schools or have large per- Madelynn Dakken in Robotics Conference Frost said Enbridge centages of Native Prose. (NMRC) has announced a Energy also sees this lack of American students in atten- Additional next-in fin- new partnership with involvement in STEM and dance near regional reser- ishes went to McCloud in Enbridge Energy. robotics with these groups vations. This generous part- Humor and Brynn Drevlow Jesse Frost, president of as a gap that must be nership is not limited to a and Olivia Schmidt in the Northern Minnesota closed. one-time donation, but will Speech to Inform. Robotics Conference, said, “These students are the likely continue well into the Franklin Middle School “As part of our ongoing future of our work force and future in a variety of ways. speakers who added to efforts to support our mem- will lead the world as we Frost said this specific team points with Superior ber teams, we continually tackle a variety of large round of funding is intended Finishes included work with them to meet scale problems our future to be used for raw materi- Bralynne Drevlow in whatever needs they may generations will face,” said als, parts, and equipment Varsity Humor and Audrey have. Some of these include Frost. “It is urgent that we for teams. The hope is that Schmidt in Varsity information sharing, parts reach these students and much of what is purchased Original Oratory. sharing, joint fundraising, provide them opportunities will be utilized by teams Prowler speakers are educational opportunities to explore their creativity over the next several build back in Section 8AA this for students/coaches, and and develop a passion for seasons. This will leave a season with Varsity Coach increased community STEM.” lasting impact and should Rachael Evenson pushing awareness to name a few.” In an effort to close this also help teams free up forward to the National He said one of the areas in gap and create more oppor- internal funds to cover Speech and Debate compe- which Minnesota struggles tunities for area students, other costs, such as competition next month, and the is getting and keeping stu- Enbridge Energy and the tition registration and trav- Minnesota State High dents involved with robotics NMRC are working togeth- el expenses. School Sub-Section/Section from underrepresented er on a new initiative to do To learn more about the Finals later this year. groups in STEM (Science, just that. Focussed on NMRC or its member Technology, Engineering, & reaching Native American teams, visit the Math). These groups students, Enbridge has NMRConference.org web- include students with spe- awarded the NMRC site and read about teams cial needs, women, and $23,500 to disperse to mem- under the “Members” tab. minorities. This is not only ber teams who either repre- T.H.E. BUS true in school but in the sent area reservation ROUTES & SCHEDULES Tri-Valley Heartland Express

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USXC Turtle River Rough Rider 100 recap Thank You to Krist Farm & Commercial Olson and the TRF Wiring by Emily Wicklund Improved class, Abe Olson ished the race. Being the class. The Sport class was Curling Club for was victorious with Cale lone entry in this class he filled with racing action Local Electricians The sun finally decided to Anseeuw in second and took the win. with riders changing posi- hosting and teaching Serving shine for a USXC event this Paul Brown in third, all on The next classes to take tions all throughout. Evan curling to the Thief River Falls and year. On Saturday, Feb. 22, Arctic Cat machines. the green flag were Semi- Peppel (Polaris) claimed his surrounding areas. teams made their way to In heat race two, the Pro, Sport 600 Improved, first Sport 600 win this Goodridge Public Manvel, N.D., for the Turtle Classic, Junior, and Vintage and Women. These riders weekend and took the School’s 9th and 10th Contact: River Rough Rider 100, the classes battled it out. These battled it out for 50 miles. points lead over Boe Bunke. grade P.E. classes on Tim Anttila fifth USXC event this sea- riders competed in three Semi-Pro points leader Eight points separate these 218-688-0084 son. This is our only one day laps (about 40 miles). By Marshall Busse was unable two Polaris riders in season several occasions this Joel Kubischta event of the 2019-2020 sea- heat race two, the Pros had to compete this weekend points. Neil Jakubowski winter. son, making the weekend made the ditches pretty after sustaining an injury took second in the Sport 600 701-789-0272 fly by. Racing started at 10 rough for these riders. They during testing on Friday. class on his Polaris and They thoroughly a.m. on Saturday with rid- had to ride smart in order to The first two sleds off the Cole Boyd came through enjoyed it! ers given the option to go on finish the race. Jesse line were Arctic Cat riders third (Arctic Cat). In the a parade lap at 8:45 a.m. Hallstrom took the lead Matt Feil and Abe Olson. Masters 50 class, Jim There was a total of five quickly in the Junior 14-17 For some of these riders, Sobeck took the win on his - Tom Loberg Superintendent Visit our website: heat races with riders tak- class and was unstoppable. this is their second time Ski-doo and Braden www.hopeelectric.com ing off in groups of two, 10 Hallstrom plowed through racing on the course after Sillerud (Arctic Cat) went seconds apart. This was a the rough course and took already running the Semi home with the win in the timed event, so all results the win in the Junior 14-17 Pro Improved class, so they Expert 600 Limited class. were based on total times class on his Arctic Cat. knew what to expect. After The last race of the day and not who crossed the line Maverick Broden came starting 19th, Cale was the Pro Stock final to Available at first. through second and Aaden Anseeuw came out on top of do battle for 10 laps. Dillan The first heat race of the Olson in third, both on the podium after showing Dohrn (Ski-doo) and Taylor day was made up of Pro Arctic Cats. In the Junior speed in the rough. Thomas Bunke (Polaris) were the Open, Semi-Pro Improved, 14-17 Girls class, it was a Junglen earned himself a first two sleds to leave the and Masters 40 classes. close battle. Mckenna second place but missed the line for the main event. COLOR 324 Main Avenue North These sleds ran four laps Cloose and Danika Diesen podium picture due to hav- Springer (Polaris) and Thief River Falls equaling 50 miles. Dustin swapped position on the ing to race back-to-back Herfindahl (Arctic Cat) email: [email protected] Dohrn (Ski-doo) and Aaron track the whole race. Cloose heats. Nick Roehl claimed started side by side in sev- 681-4450 Christensen (Polaris) were came out on top, 10 seconds the third place spot, getting enth and eighth and Tate in COPIES the first two sleds to take over Diesen, both on Arctic himself on the podium twice tenth. After one lap of 12.5 the green flag. Cats. Dawson Darco took in Manvel. In the Semi-Pro miles, Zach Herfindahl had Unfortunately, shortly into the victory in the Junior 10- points standings, Busse was already made his way to the the Pro Open final, Aaron 13 class on his Arctic Cat able to hang onto his points front of the pack and even Christensen noticed his and Reese Novacek won the lead, which is down to 10 started to separate himself back injury was still an Junior 10-13 Girls class on points. from the other riders on his issue and paced his sled her Polaris. The Classic and In the Women’s class, Arctic Cat. Polaris rider back to the pits to take a Vintage riders had an even Savannah Landrus Ryan Springer made his DNF. Christensen was cur- rougher ride with their min- (Polaris) earned herself way to second and tried to rently sitting second in the imal suspension. Ryan another win this weekend keep Herfindahl in sight. Pro Open points standings. Derrick showed speed on over Lydia Sobeck on her Justin Tate (Polaris) fin- Herfindahl (Arctic Cat) his Polaris winning the Ski-doo. ished lap one in third, bat- showed his speed and made Classic IFS class with a In the Sport 600 tling closely with Springer. his way up to the lead time of 52 minutes and 6 Improved class, Cole Boyd Laps two and three looked quickly. Zach ended up tak- seconds. Doug Ruter hung (Arctic Cat) was victorious similar in running order ing the Pro Open win with on for the win in the Classic with Evan Peppel (Polaris) with racers starting to take Justin Tate (Polaris) in sec- IFS 50+ class on his Arctic in second and Nicholas their mandatory fuel stop. ond and Taylor Bunke Cat. Ruter and second place Nyquist (Arctic Cat) in During lap four, Tate got by (Polaris) in third. Justin runner John Griep have third. Springer in a rough ditch Tate remains the Pro Open swapped first and second all Heat race four consisted section and ran with it. points leader after five season. In the Vintage class, of Masters 50+, Sport 600, Riders continued to cycle rounds. Nick Roehl took the Adam Leubner earned his and Expert 600 Limited. through for fuel and before win in the Masters 40 class first win of the season on After coming off the track in we knew it, Herfindahl had over Craig Ritzinger (Ski- his Arctic Cat. In the the Womens class, Lydia lapped a few riders and took doo) and Eric Christensen Vintage 50+ class, Dave Sobeck was the first sled off the white flag. After a flaw- (Polaris). In the Semi Pro Chambers hung on and fin- the line in the Sport 600 less run in Manvel,, Herfindahl swept the Pro classes in round five by taking the checkered flag and win in the Pro Stock class. Justin Tate came through in second and Ryan Springer in third, both on Polaris sleds. Christensen, Lian, and Langaas unfortu- 20TH ANNUAL nately ended with a DNF in FREEDMISSION the Pro Stock class. A RAND ORKS After five rounds of rac- G F ing, Justin Tate is now lead- AMPER HOW ing the Pro Stock points C S with Herfindahl in second, trailing by seven points. March 6, 7, & 8 Christensen manages to At the Alerus Center hang on to third, 11 points Hours: Fri 1-8 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. behind the leader. USXC will be heading to Warroad on Feb. 29 and Special Show Prices! March 1 for the sixth round Come out and see the 2020 models. From of racing. The Seven Clans lightweight travel trailers to fifth wheels, park Casino Warroad 100 is a highly talked about race of trailers and toy haulers. every season for both full- There will be something for everyone season competitors and at the 20th Annual Grand Forks Camper Show! local riders. Area students Let’s Go Camping! on dean’s list at Mankato The DTGCA Minnesota State www.budgetrvgf.com • 701-772-7233 GF Gun how University, Mankato has Sponsored By . $5 Admission March 7 9am - 5pm released its dean’s list for March 8 9am - 3 pm the past fall semester. A total of 915 students quali- BUDGET RV fied for the high honor list, achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,530 stu- PENNINGTON COUNTY dents earned a 3.5 to 3.99 2020 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION average to qualify for the honor list. POLLING LOCATIONS Area students on the list rd include Weston Bring of MARCH 3 , 2020. Standquist, and Samantha TOWNSHIPS POLLING LOCATION VOTING HOURS Buckley and Megan Gagner, Hickory Hickory Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. both of Thief River Falls, all Highlanding Highlanding Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the honor list, and Abbie Olson of Thief River Falls Norden Norden Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the high honor list. North North Town Hall 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Polk Centre Polk Centre Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Several students in the Native American project, students worked with Robert (Bob) Rocksbury East/West TRF Regional Airport 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Program at Lincoln High School in Thief Smith to create a large mural and then on Sanders Sanders Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. River Falls work on individual small can- individual smaller versions of the mural. Silverton Silverton Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. vases that tell a story. During the recent Smiley Smiley Town Hall 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Star Star Town Hall 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CITIES POLLING LOCATION VOTING HOURS City of TRF – All Wards Ralph Engelstad Arena 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registered voters in the following townships/cities will receive ballots by mail, as requested by the respective Township Boards/City Councils: Black River Goodridge Reiner Bray Kratka River Falls Cloverleaf Mayfield Wyandotte Deer Park Numedal City of St. Hilaire City of Goodridge Voters in mail ballot precincts that did not receive a ballot by mail may vote by absentee ballot by contacting the Pennington County Auditor Treasurer’s Office, Pennington County Government Center, 101 Main Ave N, Thief- River Falls, MN 56701, 218- 683- 7000, or [email protected]. Absentee voting is Casey Goss of Browning, Mont., a student at Northland allowed for mail ballot precincts until 8:00 p.m. on March 3rd, 2020. Community and Technical College, was one of the recipi- Tyrese Hicks of Orlando, Fla., received a $350 John Michael ents of a $1,000 East Grand Forks VFW Scholarship during The Pennington County Auditor Treasurer’s Office will be open Anderson Memorial Endowment Scholarship Feb. 6 during the NCTC Foundation Spring Scholarship Awards - the 2020 Northland Community and Technical College for Absentee Voting on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 from Ceremony on Feb. 6 on the Thief River Falls campus. Foundation Spring Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and also until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Nikkole Carver of Bagley was also a recipient, but was not NCTC’s Thief River Falls campus. Dr. Dennis Bona, presi- present. She is with NCTC President Dr. Dennis Bona. March 2nd, 2020. dent of NCTC, congratulated Hicks. 6 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Times for Toddlers … Teaching time to children A child learns about time your child, finding thing to begins hearing nothing but long before he/she can “tell measure. Point out the science verses that sound time” and long before he/she numbers on the measuring very much like some well- enters school. Learning tools. Use the measuring known poems. about time for the young tape to find out how tall VIDEO VARIETY child means knowing that your child is. If you wish, In addition to the books certain things should hap- keep a record of all the that are available for your pen in a certain order. 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Jade Defreece paints on a mural. Students in the Native American Program at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls were recently given the opportunity to work with Robert (Bob) Smith, an individual with experiential working knowledge and practice of the Anishinaabe culture. Basically, this means students were immersed in a learning by doing experience that promoted reflection on that experience to develop new skills, new attitudes or new ways of thinking. (Submitted) CHS Ag Services/Northland Grain Events Prowler Proud … ~March 3~ In support of our Native Thief River Falls Family Bowl Bowling Tournament – 3:00 pm We will have teams of 4 people, each paying $25 for the entry fee American programming by Sara Rogalla and animal created in woodland bration will be held with a ~March 5~ ~March 5~ Amber Neadeau, style art. Woodland style feast and unveiling when Oklee Fire Hall Crookston Eagles Club Native American Liasons art is a style of painting of the students have complet- Corn Hole Tournament– 1:00 pm Corn Hole Tournament – 2:00 pm for ISD 564 Native American artists ed the artwork. The story of $20 entrance fee per person $20 entrance fee per person from the Great Lakes area, the mural will be shared at Boozhoo! Greetings including northern Ontario that time with audience Oklee TJ’s Tavern Smear Tournament – 2:00 pm from the Thief River Falls and southwestern members. Smear Tournament – 4:00 pm $20 entrance fee per team Public School Native Manitoba. The painting stu- “Omaa, kikino’a- $20 entrance fee per team (Free-will offering pulled pork supper – 5:00 pm) American Program! The dents are currently working matigamiigong nimaami- (Free-will offering ham & scalloped potato lunch at Native American education on derives from inspiration gaachisamin gekina Oklee Community Center – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm) program offers a variety of of this art style. This style ashitaawad omaa ode- ~March 12~ services and programing to is also known as Legend naakoong i’iw wewini Roseau Sparetime Bowl & Arcade students and families in the Painting or Medicine widookodaadewaad apani- ~March 10~ Bowling Tournament – 10:00 am Thief River Falls school dis- Painting. The oral history of go. Ingiw sago kikino’a- Warren American Legion We will have teams of 4 people, trict. Some of the program- the Anishinabe coupled maawaaginag gewiichi- ming offered includes cul- with visions and dreams of dawaad, apichi minosamaa- Corn Hole Tournament – 1:00 pm each paying $25 for the entry fee tural events, academic sup- an artist has often provided gadinin anookadamowaad $20 entrance fee per person port, scholarship opportuni- subject matter for this gichi-maazinabi’igan. (Free-will offering spaghetti supper – ties, and Native American genre of painting. Onizhizhin ewi-gik- $5 Raffle Prizes family fun nights. Paintings, vivid in color endamawaad odizhidaway- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm) Prize 1: 55” Hisense Roku TV Prize 2: Meat Bundle with Cooler Recently, the district wel- that emphasize bold out- nawaa azhi- Prize 3: Set of Corn Hole Boards comed an individual with lines and x-rays of animals, Anishinabeyewaad.” experiential working knowl- plants and people, are As a district, we are very Prize 4: Home/Kitchen Basket valued at $180 Prize 5: Grilling Basket valued at $170 edge and practice of the depicted in this style. fortunate and appreciative Prize 6: $100 Scheels Gift Card Anishinaabe culture, Each student who partic- of the willingness of com- Drawing to be held March 21, 2020 Robert (Bob) Smith. Bob is ipated also made a smaller munity members to share Need not be present to win! a first language speaker of version of the image on a their knowledge with our Stop at your local CHS office to the Ojibwemowin canvas while taking turns students and staff. We look donate or to purchase a raffle ticket! Anishinaabe language. working on the larger forward to continue work- Students in the Native mural. The mural tells a ing with our Anishinaabe American Program at story and has many smaller communities, building con- Lincoln High School were images within the larger nections, understandings given the opportunity to image. By the completion of and supporting a strong cul- work under his tutelage on the project, all students will tural background in our creating a five-foot tall by have specific understanding students. four-foot wide mural. The about the piece, which they subject of the mural is an will be able to share. A cele- Wednesday, February 26, 2020 COLUMNISTS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7 Theology in the Trenches … Praying for those who are doing the prosecuting thought was my reading interpreted as a sign of his This problem was brought remember well, “Father, for- light to a world that would about St. Stephen, the first holiness (6:15)” (Elliott, to the attention of the 12 give them, they know not rather not hear, am I listen- martyr of the Christian Kathryn. “Bringing Heaven apostles and they appointed what they do.” (Luke 23:34) ing? faith. When he woke that to Earth.” The Word Among Stephen to help “fill-the- But most don’t remember In the end, may our day, little did he know it Us, Advent. 2019.) gap” so to speak. that Stephen prayed like- prayers be Christlike as we by Kathleen would be his last. “Stephen was unlike the His stoning took place wise, “Lord, do not hold this pray, “Forgive them Father Kjolhaug Those who may not other apostles, who were because of a courageous ser- sin against them.” (Acts for they know not what they know, Stephen was stoned Aramaic-speaking mon he gave about the pass- 7:60) do.” (Luke 23:34) to death. He was discussing Palestinian Jews. He was ing nature of the great So what would my part- And we are only able to his faith openly to those likely a Jew of the Jewish Temple (Acts. 7:48- ing words be to all who read pray as such because of As I normally write my who didn’t like what he had Diaspora—meaning that he 49). This sealed his fate. this if this were the final Galatians 2:20. “I am cruci- columns a month ahead, to say. That’s about it. What spoke Greek. This made When we think of column? My words would fied with Christ, and I no they do not necessarily line he said angered them and him a natural choice to help Stephen, what is it we focus come in the form of ques- longer live, but it is Christ up seasonally as to when thus, they did away with out the newly baptized Jews on? Do we focus on the great tions. who lives in me.” Amen. you read them. For exam- him because they could. who had come to Jerusalem divide between Stephen and Do I persecute? Am I able ple, by the time you read “Stephen was a persua- from Greek-speaking his accusers? Do we focus on to pray like Jesus for those this, it will be February. But sive preacher with an regions outside of Palestine. who was right or who was who persecute to be forgiv- On the the reality is, I’m writing impressive grasp on the In the earliest days of the wrong? In the end, Stephen, en? How am I called to pro- this the final day of the year Hebrew Scriptures (Acts 7). Church, the Greek-speak- like Jesus, focused on some- claim the Gospel, and in Other Hand … and thus my thoughts flow He had the faith to perform ing believers tended to lead thing else. They both chose what form has he gifted me randomly and randomly you miracles, the sensitivity to separate lives from the to focus on the persecutors to do that? Am I living sur- receive them. Today, as I care for poor widows, and Hebrew-speaking majori- by praying for them. Jesus rounded by community that My plans made my way downstairs, the talent to manage com- ty—mostly due to language and Stephen went a step will help spur me on while wondering how the final munity finances. But most and cultural barriers” further in prayer by asking reaching out? What stones day of the year would play important, he was highly (Elliott). that those who were doing have I thrown by way of for next out … a question began to regarded as a man ‘filled Because of this gap in the persecuting be forgiven. mere murmuring that takes form. with the Spirit and wisdom’ language, many Greek That was new to the away life? Am I, like Jesus, If it were the final day of (6:3). The Sanhedrin who speaking widows were left thought process in that day praying upon bended knee year? writing to you, what would did the condemning saw out of the Jerusalem … and perhaps just as rare within whatever garden he my words hold? light shining through him, church’s distribution of today. has placed me? Knowing What prompted this which the author of Acts alms at the end of the year. The words of Jesus we that his word brings life and Positive Thoughts … by Ava Cheating hearts Sturgeon

could hit any ball for a base On the Other Hand is hit or a home run. written by students by Dan Now, some folks have attending Lincoln High Bartsch said that stealing signs has School in Thief River always been a part of base- Falls. ball, from Little League to the majors, but you and I Well, with all this know that this is just plain As the third quarter of white stuff around here, I'm cheating. my senior year comes to an happy that the Boys of This applies to other end, the number of times I Summer -the Minnesota sports as well. Awhile back will get asked what my Twins - are in Fort Myers, in football, the New plans are for next year will Fla., getting ready to play England Patriots were double, if not triple. There baseball again. But this accused of videotaping the are 95 days left until gradu- week's column is about practices of the New York ation, and I still have yet to what has been going on in Jets, so they would know come up with an answer. the news - cheating in base- the plays when they played Living in the small town ball. together. Basketball players of Thief River Falls, what For those of you who have been known to make comes next is always a toss don't know, the Houston fewer points, or "shaved up. Some of us want to get Astros was an up and down points" in games in which as far away as possible and team in the National they would get kick backs see what bigger cities have League that got a chance in from gamblers. And of to offer. While others enjoy 2005 to win the World course, Wrestler Hulk the comfort of being close to Series, but were defeated by Hogan lost his title to Ric the things that they grew the Chicago White Sox. Flair because he used brass up with and know, I’m Then, the Astros had a knuckles, and the referee stuck between both. string of bad luck and had didn't see that he had As a kid, I always told many losing seasons, so cheated (Well, they always my family I was going far they decided to change their cheat in the WWE, but you away for school and would luck by playing in the get the idea). never look back, but as I got American League, but they This month is the 40th older, I learned to appreci- still kept losing. They draft- anniversary of the "Miracle ate that little things Thief ed and traded for good play- on Ice" when the U.S. River Falls has to offer. The ers, and in 2017, they Hockey Team beat the support of the community is played the Los Angeles Soviets 4-3. But imagine if never-ending, and holds no Dodgers in the World Series the Soviets had tried to boundaries for such things and they won. But, we just cheat to win. It would be a as our amazing sports facil- found out that Houston was different story. Thank good- ities like the Ralph stealing the signs from the ness those guys played Engelstad Arena, and the catcher of the Dodgers, so their hearts out and won best breakfast money can they knew what pitch was that game. So, don't cheat buy at Biff's. going to be thrown so they or I'm tellin'. God bless. College puts a lot of pressure on kids to not only Speaking of … decide where to go or what Turning Back The Times … to major in, but also whether a four-year degree Bonus checks arriving Women’s right to vote is the right path for you. I am thankful that living in Thief River Falls has for former servicemen and women were denied is true that many women taught me many things. I most legal rights according are unmarried and not have learned from some 1920 - One Hundred Pennington County for this to English common law and affected by any of the amazing teachers at Years Ago year. by social tradition. In other duties, complications and Lincoln High School to put -Ex-servicemen are -The Olympic torch will Sherry words, women could not incapacities arising out of forth the effort in my edu- being offered free dental be carried through Thief vote, own property, keep the married state, but these cation and from previous care by Dr. G.A. Penney. River Falls on June 6. LaCoursiere their own wages, or have are exceptions to the gener- hockey coaches to never get -State bonus checks for 2000 - Twenty Years Ago Pippin custody of their own chil- al rule. The paramount des- discouraged from a chal- former servicemen have -Jeremy Anderson and dren. Women and children tiny and mission of women lenge. begun to arrive in Thief Joel Swanson have were considered little more are to fill the noble and I think the one thing River Falls. advanced to the State Class On Aug. 18, 1920, after than cattle. benign offices of wife and that has impacted me the -Mrs. E.M. Stanton has AA after placing second in nearly 80 years of struggle, Needless to say, this did mother. This is the law of most growing up here, and been appointed Ninth the section 8A high school women were finally allowed not sit well with the fair the creator. And the rule of that will influence my District Democratic chair- wrestling tournament. to vote, and they have been sex. Public demand for civil society must be an answer, is all the different woman. -The Red Lake formidable forces ever rights for women really exceptional case.” activities I got to experi- 1970 - Fifty Years Ago Watershed District board since. began at the first Women’s And that was that! ence. Some may say that -Selected to reign as has signed an agreement In the 19th Amendment Right Convention in Seneca Few of the women who it’s a little boring here, but King Agassiz X over the with the Minnesota to the Constitution, it was Falls, N.H., in 1848. At the fought for the women’s right when I look back on all I 1970 Red River Valley Department of Natural stated, “The right of citizens meeting, many resolutions to vote were alive when the have done, from going to Winter Shows in Crookston Resources regarding the of the United States to vote on women’s rights were vote was finally given – hockey games, snowmobil- is Wallace Sparby of Thief cleaning of State Ditch 83. shall not be abridged by the adopted, but there was no although they had fought ing, and ice fishing in the River Falls, succeeding -The Thief River Falls United States nor by any way to enforce the resolu- tooth and nail, picketing, winter, to rodeo, golfing, Sheldon Erickson of Police Department has State on account of sex.” tions. Women began to petitioning, parading, and and maybe or maybe not a Badger. received $89,268 for the law This sentence gave women make their plight known in enduring verbal and physi- time or two bridge jumping, -The Goodridge High enforcement education the right to vote. other ways. cal abuse for their causes. I have experienced a lot and School will present the partnership, which will It is said that voting Susan B. Anthony, whom They altered their own pri- have found the things I love musical “In Grand Old allow the school liaison offi- rights for women began we know as a Quaker, vate lives to accommodate in life. Switzerland” Tuesday. cer program to continue for with a little joke between teacher, temperance and the fight for the right the I don’t have an answer to -The district winners in two more years. John and Abigail Adams. In abolition organizer, and government withheld even what my plans will be next the Minnesota Music 2010 - Ten Years Ago 1776, Abigail wrote to her civil rights leader, was the after the beginning of the year, but I know wherever I Teachers District Contest in - The MeritCare Sanford husband, who was one of first women to actually try Great War, even though end up, I will be able to suc- Crookston Feb. 21 were Health Northwest Medical the parties drafting the to vote. Citing citizenship women put their fight for ceed because of where I Patricia Bilek and Shelly Center in Thief River Falls Constitution of the United under the 14th Amendment the right to vote on hold to came from and the lessons Lund, both of Thief River has signed a purchase States, telling him “in the (one of several post-Civil take part in the war effort. I've learned. Falls. agreement for 230 acres, new code of laws, which I War Amendments intended It took another two years, 1980 - Forty Years Ago south of Thief River Falls suppose it will be necessary to secure the rights of for- until Aug. 18, 1920, before -Pennington County 4-H on Highway 32, to be used for you to make, I desire you mer slaves, but which only their dreams were realized. Foods Project members will for a new hospital and clin- would remember the ladies mentioned the voting rights When it came down to hold their annual favorite ic facility. and be more generous and of males), she went to the voting for the amendment, food show Saturday at the -A $12,000 donation from favorable to them than your polls and cast her ballot in a number of southern states Along with The Times & Northern Watch, City Auditorium. Digi-Key has made it possi- ancestors. Do not put such the presidential election of were still opposed. It was we carry a small supply of these area unlimited power into the 1872 in Rochester, N.Y. She said that the amendment newspapers for sale each week at our office! -Area beef producers are ble for local students to 324 Main Avenue North invited to a Cattlemen’s explore a new world of tech- hands of the husbands. was arrested, tried, convict- might fail by one vote in the Remember, all men would ed and fined $100, which final vote in the Tennessee Carnival here on March 11. nology called FIRST Crookston Daily Times -Approximately 50 appli- Robotics; FIRST stands for be tyrants if they could. If she refused to pay. I don’t House of Representatives, particular care and atten- suppose that her vote was but 24-year-old Harry Burn The Valley Shopper cations have been received For Inspiration and Erskine Echo for residency in the new Recognition of Science and tion is not paid to the ladies, counted, either. cast his vote for the amend- we are determined to In 1873, Myra Bradwell, ment. According to the leg- Fosston 13 Towns Thief River Falls high rise Technology. Grygla Eagle apartments. -The “Winterfest” golf foment a rebellion, and will a law student, challenged end, Burn had a letter in his Kittson County Enterprise 1990 - Thirty Years Ago tournament last Saturday not hold ourselves bound by the Illinois law that pocket from his mother that -The first female gradu- was sponsored by the any laws in which we have restricted membership in said, “Don’t forget to be a Clearbrook/Gonvick ate of the alternative educa- Eagles Club and raised no voice or representation.” the state bar to men. Her good boy. Vote for suffrage.” Leader Record tion program in Thief River funds for the Search and (History.com) challenge was brought to And he was a good boy and McIntosh Times Falls is Edna Johnson. Rescue Team, diabetes And so the fight began. the Supreme Court and plenty of women were Middle River Honker -Ed and Lauretta Stucy research, and the Michael The rights of the new denied by Justice Bradley, happy that Harry was a Oklee Herald have been selected as Holmer Foundation. Constitution were enjoyed who stated the following in good boy, and I believe his Roseau Times-Region Honor Dairymen for only by certain white males, his concurring opinion: “It mother was happy, too. Warren Sheaf 8 ~ Thief River Falls Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Doris A. Smeby, 89 Technology surcharge Roundabouts and Grygla - Doris Smeby, of ball games. They got the Grygla, passed away on camping bug when they refunds issued Sunday, February 23, 2020 bought their first camper, trails in TRF/Continued at the Thief River Care and enjoyed many weekends About 150,000 lected during the past five Center in Thief River Falls camping with the grandkids. Minnesotans will see a months. (Continued from Page 1) Safety Footwear and at the age of They were able to make a $2.25 check in their mail- Minnesota Management The 2020 Street and Temporary Employee 89. couple of major trips togeth- box from the Minnesota and Budget began issuing Utilities Improvement Safety Footwear The funeral er. Their first flight was to Department of Public refunds Wednesday, Feb. Project also includes the Program. The rescinded service will visit Nancy's family in Safety Driver and Vehicle 19, to anyone who was over- construction of an FMS Safe resolution had called for the be held at Sierra Leone. They were Services division in the charged. MMB will process Routes to School multi-use reimbursement of up to 10:30 a.m. also able to spend time with coming weeks. up to 5,000 refunds each trail. The majority of that $100 every two years for o n relatives in Norway and The refund is being sent day, Monday through $185,000 project will be cov- such footwear for eligible T h u r s d a y, around the United States. to Minnesotans who were Friday, until all of the ered by a Safe Routes to employees and up to $25 for F e b r u a r y After the death of Doris’ charged a registration tech- refunds have been mailed. School grant. eligible temporary employ- 27, 2020 at life-long sweetheart, she nology surcharge twice DPS-DVS updated the As part of that project, a ees. With the rescindment, G r a c e filled the void by becoming when they transferred their vehicle services system on 10-foot-wide multi-use trail the program now goes back L u t h e r a n an avid reader, spending title and renewed their Jan. 13, allowing deputy will be constructed in the to the original resolution Church in Grygla, with time with friends at Senior vehicle registration at the registrars to waive the sec- County Ditch 1 easement whereby there was no time Pastor Nathan Satchwill Meals, and had a special same time. They should ond $2.25 fee for all future from Greenwood Street to limit. officiating. Interment will relationship with each of her have only paid one sur- transactions and sent infor- Edgewood Drive. From In order for the employee take place in the spring at grand-kids and great grand- charge. mation to deputy registrars there, it will traverse to be reimbursed, a depart- Valle Cemetery, rural kids. She looked forward to “It’s important that we about the process, so more through a pedestrian easement leader needs to Grygla. spending time with Oliver return the fee to anyone Minnesotans are not over- ment to the east side of approve the request, the Visitation will take place after school each day. who paid more than they charged. FMS. A second trail will be footwear needs to comply from 5 until 7 p.m. with a 7 Doris was a devout should have,” said DPS-DVS will continue constructed from Edgewood with Occupational Safety p.m. prayer service on Christian and a long-time Minnesota Department of to track this issue in case Drive to Spruce Avenue and Health Administration Wednesday, February 26, member of the Community Public Safety Driver and anyone is overcharged in along the south side of Gulf requirements, and a receipt 2020 at Johnson Funeral Bible Church. She believed Vehicle Services Director the future and ensure they Street (near the baseball is needed. Service in Thief River Falls. that the reason she lived on Emma Corrie. “We are also receive a refund as soon as fields). In an earlier report The matter was brought Visitation will also take after John's death was to taking steps to make sure possible. to the council, Public Works forward after a grievance place one hour prior to the pray for her family. She no one else is overcharged The new vehicle title and Director Mark Borseth was filed by a member of funeral service on Thursday prayed for each one by name in the future. We will also registration services sys- noted that about 12% of the the Teamsters Union. at the church. every day. be tracking these types of tem, scheduled to launch in school’s 488 students walk Union and city representa- Doris Arlene (Teigland) Doris is survived by her transactions so that we can November 2020, will correct to school and pedestrian tives met several times Smeby was born on July 6, children: Jim (Eileen) of correct the situation as this situation by removing access is limited east and before this solution was 1930 in Waukegan, IL to Fertile, Lowell (Rochelle) of quickly as possible.” the additional fee from southeast of the school. reached. James and Signe (Hylland) Grygla, Paul (Marie) of The $2.25 title technolo- these types of transactions. At the meeting, council As part of its consent Teigland. They moved to Thief River Falls, Pam (Tim) gy surcharge and a $2.25 DPS-DVS set up a direct member Rachel agenda, the council their farm near Grygla when Mostrom of Grygla and registration technology sur- informational phone num- Prudhomme raised con- adopted the Northern Doris was a baby. Doris was JoAnn (John) Orpen of charge fee is set in ber for anyone receiving cerns about the trail tra- Minnesota (Duluth) meal the third of ten children. Battle Lake; son-in-law, Minnesota law. DPS-DVS these checks. The phone versing between two reimbursement schedule She attended the Perry Hubbard of Panama collected both fees when number, 651-296-0118, will Edgewood Drive properties. and the 2020 federal Sandsmark School through City; grandchildren: Shane customers transferred a be listed on the refund She noted snow would pile mileage rate. For travel the 8th grade. After that she (Erin), Kyle, Jay Smeby, vehicle title and renewed checks, and the following up at that location and outside of Pennington did a lot of the cooking, can- Nick (Lisa), Gretchen their registration in one message will play anytime additional lighting would be County, meals will now be ning, gardening, and child Smeby, Sarah and Kelly transaction. After review- someone calls: needed there. Prudhomme reimbursed at $18 for care for the family. Smeby, John (Val), Jeff ing the statutes, DPS-DVS “Driver and Vehicle advocated constructing the breakfast, $19 for lunch and On December 10th, 1950 (Heather), Jessica Hubbard, determined that only the Services issued refunds to trail across a nearby vacant $34 for dinner. Alcohol and Doris married John Smeby. Randi (Cole) Privette, David title technology surcharge vehicle owners who paid the lot. tips won’t be reimbursed. They lived with his parents, (Amber), Ben (Kallie) and should be collected when a $2.25 technology surcharge The city doesn’t own an Those reimbursement rates Even and Randi Smeby Laura Orpen; great-grand- registration is renewed at twice when they trans- easement there and has no also match the before building their house children: Athena, John, the same time. ferred their title and plans for additional lighting Minneapolis/St. Paul reim- in the same yard. After their Sam, Maddy, Violet, Oliver, DPS-DVS has identified renewed registration. Only in that area, Borseth bursement schedule. A stan- first 4 children had filled Jersey, Jazmyne, Jackson, approximately 150,000 peo- one technology surcharge replied. He added that the dard rate, according to the their home, they moved it Zane, Donovan, Tobias, ple who paid the additional should have been charged. plans may be discussed fur- U.S. General Services across the field to their own Maverick, Evan, Emmit and $2.25 fee, a total of approxi- If you received your refund, ther in the future as the Administration, is $13, $14 family farm, where 2 more baby girl Orpen; sisters: mately $337,500. The addi- please accept it with our project becomes closer to and $23, respectively. children were squeezed in. Marian Ostby of tional fees have been col- apology.” reality. The federal mileage rate Doris was a hard working Minneapolis, Mavis (Robert) The city has constructed is currently $0.575 cents farmer's wife, mother, Smeby of Grygla, Gloria trails in other parts of the per mile, which the city has housewife, gardener, and of (Richard) Ness of Viking, TRFACT hosts Fargo- city. Mayor Brian Holmer followed in the past. course - a great cook. In Carol (Andy) Wells of said that the city hasn’t Holmer signed a addition to keeping her fam- Bemidji; brother, Sheldon Moorhead Opera installed any additional proclamation for Nordic ily well fed, Doris worked for (Lucy) Teigland of Barrow, lighting along other city Fest: A Celebration of All many years as a cook/wait- Ak; She will also be missed trails. Things Scandinavian, ress at the Pool Hall. After by her dear friend Arlette For the second year, the include a variety of musical Thief River Falls Area selections, from opera to Mike Cerny owns a prop- which will be observed that she became a cook at Ruud and extended family erty adjacent to the pro- May 7-17. Nordic Fest was the Grygla School for many and friends Community Theater is set musical theater, with possi- to host the Fargo-Moorhead bly some pop tunes thrown posed location of the trail. previously known as years. Some of the foods Doris was preceded in Council member Steve Norwegian Heritage Week that she was best known for death by her husband, John; Young Performers Opera on in. This concert is an excel- Thursday, March 5 in Thief lent way to discover opera, Narverud has spoken to and includes Syttende Mai were her donuts, lefse, pota- her parents; daughter, Cerny. Narverud said Cerny or May 17, Norwegian to salad, buns, flatbread, Nancy; daughter-in-law, River Falls. The performers and is appropriate and will conduct workshops for enjoyable for the entire thought it was the best Independence Day. and potato dumplings. Patti; siblings and spouses: place for the trail and Cerny Sons of Norway Snorre John and Doris enjoyed Joyce, Wallace and Carole, area schoolchildren during family. the day. The Gate City Bank told him that he has waved Lodge 70 is planning a 56-years of marriage and Glenn and Donna, Carl people through that area as series of community events lived the life of dairy farm- Gene and Nancy, Evelyn At 7 p.m. that day, the Young Artist Program was performers will perform a founded in 2013. The goal of a shortcut. Narverud added to highlight the strong ers; staying close to home and Walt Reiger, Clayton that city leaders would like Scandinavian heritage of the majority of the time. Ostby and Albert Smeby. concert at St. Bernard’s the Young Artist Program is Catholic Church in Thief to enrich young artists to construct the trail at this this area. They enjoyed sharing lunch Doris lived to the age of specific location since it will in the field on the tailgate of 89 years, 7 months, and 17 River Falls. Admission is through training and stage $10 or free with a 2020 experience that will be close to the proposed site the pick-up, or a Sunday days. May her memory be of a future baseball field Frosty Tines drive to the Jackpines. blessed and her prayers and Thief River Falls Concert enhance their performing Series ticket. Admission is abilities from guest artists, that the school district may Many memories were made wishes for her family be hon- construct. during Sunday afternoon ored. also free of charge for all stage directors and FM Deer Expo youth ages 18 and under. Opera General Director The council held a picnics at Red Lake or A00003B2020FB26 first reading for an ordi- Hayes Park, and at family The evening concert will David Hamilton. /Continued Performers are selected by nance to amend city audition nationwide. code related to living (Continued from Page 1) Now in its seventh year, quarters in the General White Tail Properties, this program is the first of Business District (C-2). If Northwoods Mapping, and EMEMBER CLIPPING RECIPES OUT OF THE NEWSPAPER its kind in the region, bring- approved, “owner occupied others. The Thief River R ? ing groups of young profes- residential use with a maxi- Falls Archery Club will sionals to the area from mum of 330 square feet on offer a SAFE archery setup OW THOSE SAME RECIPES ARE mid-January through April the ground floor” would be for youth. N of each year. The Young allowed as a conditional use Since 1988, QDMA has Artists will also be featured in areas zoned C-2. Any worked to promote sustain- AVAILABLE IN A BOUND COOKBOOK in two Fargo Moorhead larger residential use would able, high-quality deer pop- ! be required to be above the Volume 1 Opera productions in the ulations, wildlife habitats Soupçon Holiday 2019-20 season: lead roles ground floor. and ethical hunting experi- in Michael Ching’s “Speed Borseth noted an uniden- ences through research, Cookbook Dating Tonight!” and roles tified business owner want- education, advocacy, and Vol 1 & 2 (Vol. 3) in Mascagni’s “Cavalleria ed to build a clinic with liv- hunter recruitment. QDMA Rusticana.” ing quarters in an area teaches deer hunters how to zoned C-2. Borseth added improve local deer popula- soop soN/ now available For more information / ˈ VoVo something. lum that C-2 zoning covers such A v e r y small quantity of e 2 $ EA about TRFACT, go to tions, habitat and hunting for purchase! www.trfact.org or check it locations as areas near experiences. 10 With recipes previously out on Facebook. McDonald’s as well as Locally, QDMA members published in the This activity is made pos- Northern Motors. also support their commu- Northern Watch col- sible, in part, by a grant The council is expected to nity through volunteer from the Northwest consider the ordinance at efforts. The Thief River umn “Soupçon” by an upcoming meeting. / Minnesota Arts Council Falls QDMA is a proud sup- A ve soop Sherry LaCoursiere- ryry sm ˈsoN all qu / City Council rescind- porter of the Thief River antityt with Legacy Amendment y ofof s omet Pippin, these cook- hing. funding through the vote of ed a Sept. 3 resolution Falls Area Food Shelf. books are filled with related to the city’s 3 VoVolume Minnesotans in 2008. recipes for every occa- Safety Footwear, Winter sion, from elegant din- ners to everyday family The Thief River Falls Times ipes A C o llection of Rec favorites. hives of the Reprinted f r o m ArIc DAY HHOHOLLIIDIOLDADAYAY Call or stop by the Is Now Accepting Booth Reservations for the PES Times to pick up your RREEECECICIIPPEPES copy or use the order form /s/soopˈsoN/N/ 28th Annual A v ery small below to have your books quantitityty ofo f somethining. shipped to your doorstep! 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Challenger Elementary Lincoln High School Friday: Poptart or granola bar cheese School Thief River Falls Lunch Wednesday: Corn dogs, mac Thief River Falls Milk is served with all meals. Monday: Brat on a bun, baked and cheese, vegetable Milk is served with all meals. Fruit choice and juice served for beans, chips, tropical fruit Thursday: Chicken nuggets, Fruit choice and juice served for breakfast. Breakfast prices: Stu- Tuesday: Chicken alfredo, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, breakfast. Salad Bar offered dents $1.65; reduced Free. Lunch noodles, peas, dinner roll, chocolate chip cracker daily. Alternate entrees: Pizza or prices: Students $2.80; reduced peaches Friday: Cheese pizza, lettuce build your own chef salad. Free. Grill line options available Wednesday: Sub sandwich, salad, cottage cheese, carrots and Breakfast prices: Students $1.50; as alternatives are: cheeseburger, lettuce, tomatoes, chips, apple celery reduced Free. Lunch prices: Stu- hamburger, chicken patty, spicy Thursday: Hot ham and –––––––––– dents $2.80; reduced Free. chicken patty, rib patty & pizza. cheese, broccoli, pears Lafayette High School Breakfast Breakfast Friday: Pizza, corn Red Lake Falls Mondays: Sausage or egg All items offered every day: –––––––––– All meals are served with fruit breakfast pizza Bacon/egg pizza, breakfast Viking Elementary and milk. All breakfasts are Tuesdays: French toast sticks sausage pizza, cream cheese School served with juice. All lunches are with sausage patty bagel, cini-minis, burritos, All breakfast and lunches served with fresh vegetables and Wednesdays: Breakfast sand- chocolate chip, maple and straw- served with juice, low fat/fat free fruit choice. wich berry pancakes. milk, and fruit. All bread prod- Breakfast Thursdays: Pancake wrap Tuesdays: Tornados ucts served are whole grains. An Monday: Toast, peanut butter, poppers Thursdays: Pancake dog on a alternative of cereal is available jelly, butter Fridays: Cinnamon roll stick at every breakfast. Tuesday: French toast sticks, Lunch Fridays: Cinnamon roll Breakfast syrup, hard boiled egg Monday: California burger on Lunch Monday: Toast Wednesday: Muffin, sausage a bun, seasoned potato wedges, Monday: French dip, sour Tuesday: Scones Thursday: Long john, yogurt lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mixed cream potato wedges Wednesday: Egg wrap or Greek yogurt up fruit salad Tuesday: Chicken quesadilla, Thursday: Granola bar Friday: Banana or pumpkin Tuesday: Cheese quesadilla, black bean fiesta Friday: Toast bread, hard boiled egg chuck wagon corn, tomatoes, Wednesday: Harvest pork Lunch Lunch cheese, onions, olives, apple- chop, mashed potatoes with but- Monday: Chicken noodle Monday: Chef salad (diced sauce ter, peas, dinner roll soup, turkey sandwich, fresh ham, diced chicken, boiled egg, Wednesday: Harvest pork Thursday: Salisbury steak in veggies cheese), garlic toast, croutons, chop, mashed potatoes with but- gravy over egg noodles, green Tuesday: Hot dog on a bun, ice cream treat ter, peas, dinner roll, apple slices beans, breadstick baked beans Tuesday: Taco in a bag Thursday: Spaghetti and meat Friday: Lasagna cheese Wednesday: BBQ chicken Wednesday: Pulled pork on a sauce, green beans, breadstick, rollups, Italian sauce, golden legs, mashed potatoes bun, baked beans pineapple tidbits corn Thursday: Spaghetti with meat Thursday: Popcorn chicken, Friday: Fish patty on a bun, –––––––––– sauce, carrots mashed potatoes with gravy, corn tarter sauce, baked beans, Sun Goodridge Schools Friday: Cheese quesadilla, Friday: Chicken or cheese Chips, apple slices Goodridge corn quesadilla, sour cream and salsa –––––––––– Milk is served with all meals. –––––––––– –––––––––– Franklin Middle School Fruit and juice is served with all Red Lake St. Bernard’s Thief River Falls breakfasts. 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Grievances with VenuWorks aired/Continued (Continued from Page 1) a Norskies game dubbed spoons, ladles or knives, Sollom later asked whether people weren’t so intoxicat- “Well, you did,” Mattson Falls Amateur Hockey Digi-Key Night at the said Mattson, who noted the city or the liquor license ed that they harmed them- responded. Association and Norskies. That particular she would have to go back to holder was responsible for selves or others. Prudhomme then noted VenuWorks, as well as game was the most well- her restaurant to get any- carding people. City Prudhomme’s comments she was aware there were Prowler boys hockey head attended game thus far for thing she forgot. Attorney Delray Sparby led Mattson to respond. also issues with alcohol coach Tim Bergland and the Norskies. Peters noted Past issues with the informed him that liquor Mattson drew offense to being serving after hours at Prowler boys hockey assis- that VenuWorks had also arena liquor license were license holders were respon- Prudhomme’s claim that REA. tant coach Scott Bergland, been shorted half of its also discussed. Council sible. liquor license holders con- That led to a response were invited to the next order of beer for that game, member Rachel Prudhomme later noted tinue to serve intoxicated from Holmer, who cautioned committee meeting. That but the city still retained a Prudhomme, who voted in the council had zero control individuals. Mattson noted Prudhomme that general- meeting is scheduled $2,000 net profit on conces- favor of VenuWorks, said over the alcohol being that liquor license holders izations wouldn’t be made Tuesday, March 10 at 4:30 sions. He indicated that people weren’t being carded served at REA in the past. watch everyone who buys and he was planning to hold p.m. at City Hall. VenuWorks doesn’t receive when buying alcohol at the Now, she said, the council alcohol from them to ensure his gavel tighter. Brown, who chairs the profits from concessions. arena in the past. had control over the alcohol they aren’t intoxicated. Administrative Services Throughout the meeting, Prudhomme was inter- being served there. She “I don’t mean to say Committee, said it was time Peters apologized to various rupted by Sollom, leading added that the council had a something negative,” for the screaming and blam- individuals for his compa- Holmer to pound his gavel. responsibility to make sure Prudhomme replied. ing to stop. ny’s failure to meet the Brown’s comments came city’s standards. toward the end of the 90- Peters’ apologies didn’t /Continued minute meeting about seem to satisfy at least one Somerset Park remains a park VenuWorks’ management of council member. “You can the arenas. Peters noted the apologize all you want, but (Continued from Page 1) Many of the neighbors Thief River Falls, said Lori potential sale, Aarestad complaints centered on you’re under contract with In 2007, Somerset Park weren’t thrilled with that Schroeder. said, “To me, it’s just impor- scheduling events, unclean us,” Howe told Peters. was listed as a lower-priori- prospect. They shared their Joyce Brekke lives adja- tant to have that green locker rooms, full trash Council member Don ty park in a city park sur- views at a public hearing cent to the park. Like the space. It really is.” cans, dirty floors, Zamboni Sollom also voted against vey. The 2040 held about a week before Schroeders, she listed vari- In 2012, D.W. Jones Inc. driving, and food and bever- VenuWorks’ proposal to Comprehensive Plan the council meeting. After ous activities for which the sought to build a 24-unit age issues. He said he manage the four city prop- removed Somerset Park apparently reading the park is used. Brekke townhome complex on believed VenuWorks was erties. “The transition, from the city’s list of parks minutes from that hearing, believed eliminating the vacant Florentine Park. making great strides, yeah, I expect there to be a in the future. Public Works Lorenson noted that about park would devalue nearby The 2012 City Council ini- adding that he hoped that few bumps, but, yeah, it’s Director Mark Borseth indi- 75% of the individuals did- properties. tially supported developing VenuWorks would be able to been real bumpy,” he said. cated that an R-2 zoning n’t want to lose the park Howe, who retired as a that park into townhomes bring its next executive Sollom also referred to designation would have and many don’t have kids member of the city Parks and later rescinded its sup- director candidate to Thief problems involving plans included the possibility of living with them. Lorenson and Recreation Department port after objections from River Falls in the next week for the Fully Charged single-family homes, twin represents Ward 3, where in 2009, responded that he neighbors, including or two weeks to meet the Foundation’s Boots & Bling homes or up to four Somerset Park is located. doesn’t recall seeing people Aarestad, who wasn’t on the council. event set for Thursday, May attached townhomes on the Merlin and Lori using the park when he council at the time. He Torkildson had served as 7 at REA. The foundation property. Schroeder live across the mowed it. He said his for- helped raise funds to install VenuWorks’ executive direc- provides college scholar- City leaders began con- street from Somerset Park. mer coworkers told him the playground equipment tor in Thief River Falls. He ships to area high school sidering the rezoning and They spoke at the council same thing. there. The playground started his new position graduates. A discussion sale of Somerset Park after meeting. “One of the rea- Brekke countered that equipment was installed in Oct. 28 while VenuWorks soon ensued about the num- a pickleball group sought sons we like to live there is people use the park and it 2019. Aarestad’s involve- was operating under a tem- ber of people allowed in the funding from the city. The a park across the street,” only takes the city 30 to 45 ment in that project led to a porary agreement with the Imperial Room since FCF group would like to build a said Merlin Schroeder, who minutes to mow Somerset disagreement between city. He resigned Jan. 22, planned to host about 400 pickleball court near added that the park gets Park every week and a half. Prudhomme and Holmer effective immediately. people. VenuWorks repre- Franklin Middle School. used more often than people She added that it doesn’t about who deserved more Through an online search, sentatives didn’t seem to Howe said all of the Park realize. cost the city a lot of money credit for the playground – The Times learned he had know how many people Improvement Fund money Rezoning and selling the to mow the property. Aarestad or the full council. been previously employed were allowed in the had been used to buy play- park would have conse- Rezoning and selling With regard to Somerset by SMG as the general Imperial Room. ground equipment for quences. “We don’t want Somerset Park may have Park, Sollom had the oppo- manager of the Denny If FCF needed more Florentine Park, which was anything across the street been like history repeating site mindset than Aarestad. Sanford PREMIER Center room, Peters said that formerly known as Annie from us other than the itself. Aarestad reminded Sollom said, “We need to in Sioux Falls and his VenuWorks was planning to Street Park. In order to pro- park,” said Merlin fellow council members sell the green space, so we employment there also rent the arena bowl to FCF vide a donation to the pick- Schroeder, who noted they about the battle for can get some finances abruptly ended. for the same fee it was being leball group, Howe said, the would move if the city Florentine Park, which was going.” Mihalick has been charged to rent the Imperial rezoning and sale of rezoned and then sold the formerly known as Annie named acting executive Room. Somerset Park was dis- park. Street Park. director in Thief River Additional staging was cussed. And not necessarily in Regarding this latest Falls. Prior to that appoint- also needed. Mihalick said ment, he had been working VenuWorks planned to as VenuWorks’ director of charge FCF $300 to rent the operations in Thief River Imperial Room even though Falls. it needed a larger stage Peters provided an than what was available. update on other remedies Mihalick’s comment his business has undertak- seemed to contradict a en at the arenas. He said statement later made by VenuWorks has accrued 51 FCF founder Patrick staff days working on the Hackley. He said he transition and the city was- believed the foundation n’t paying for those staff would pay $300 to rent the days. Imperial Room. Later, the Peters reported that per- foundation received a quote sonnel have been shifted in for more than $10,000. terms of custodial responsi- Hackley added that he bilities. VenuWorks has had spoken to at least three hired ServiceMaster on a different VenuWorks temporary basis. Peters employees in an effort to said he would be proud to obtain information. The have any council members Grygla resident noted he or VenuWorks managers hadn’t received straight walk through the arenas answers regarding the bars with him. and caterers who were able Those changes were to provide services at the made after complaints were arena. made about the cleanliness Hackley was expected to of the arenas. Scott meet with a VenuWorks Bergland, an assistant employee two days later to Prowler boys hockey coach, iron out details for the outlined various concerns event. he had regarding cleanli- Despite his dissatisfac- ness of the boys’ locker tion with how things have room. He said it had been apparently been handled by Derek Druse is the director of the Lincoln High School and which will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 2, in the Lincoln cleaned twice since the sea- VenuWorks, Hackley said, Franklin Middle School orchestras. He has been working High School auditorium. son started Nov. 1 and there “We’ve got to quit throwing with the students in preparation of the Mid-Winter Concert, hasn’t been a practice each other under the bus where someone hasn’t been and right the ship.” sick. Bergland noted that Alcohol is also served at the shower and urinals had other events at REA, and TRF school orchestras to perform recently been cleaned, but VenuWorks now operates gravel was still on the floor. under a liquor license previ- The Franklin Middle from Thailand” is another the movements are just as Lincoln High School Peters said he hadn’t ously awarded to the School and Lincoln High great piece which features amazing musically, and it is Orchestra: been able to enter the boys’ Norskies. VenuWorks is School orchestras will pres- style changes galore, as well a shame no one pays them First violin - Rebekah locker room prior to the honoring past signed agree- ent their Mid-Winter as different time signa- as much attention. This is Alemayehu, Macie Brekke, committee meeting since it ments regarding alcohol Concert at 7 p.m. on tures, tempos and everyone the year of Beethoven’s Morgan Hickerson, Jonah was in use. being served at other events Monday, March 2, in the gets to play the melody. 250th birthday, and many Kalsnes, Ashleigh Kruse, Bergland said he had a at REA. However, Lincoln High School audito- “The Legend of Duffy’s Cut” orchestras are celebrating Coral Mattison, Dylan lot of pride in the city and VenuWorks and city leaders rium. The cost is $5 per per- is a collection of Irish fiddle with performances of his Philipp, Anthony Profitt, the arena, but he was apparently failed to notify son with pre-kindergarten tunes to commemorate the music all over the world. Ben Van Schaick and Trista embarrassed. Further com- bars and caterers about children admitted free of death of Irish railroad Franklin Middle Spears; Second violin - plicating matters was that those changes at REA. charge. Proceeds benefit the workers under mysterious School Sixth Grade Hailee Eidelbes, Gweneth the team wasn’t on the prac- “We had no idea what orchestra program in Thief circumstances at a con- Orchestra: Ellingson, Danielle tice schedule as it prepared was going on, what was per- River Falls. struction site near Violin - Shelby German, Tucker Harding, for sections. “There is no ceived,” said Lisa Robson The Franklin Middle Philadelphia in the 1800s. Holthusen, Samantha Amelie Heaton, Aurora excuse for that,” said with Evergreen Catering. School Sixth Grade “Varians on a Well-Know Rodahl and Justin Hesby, Nolan Lubarski, Bergland, who noted that She added that her cus- Orchestra will perform Sea Chantey” by the noted Jourdain; Violin - Jude Abby Quick, Aeris Thistle the boys hockey team was tomers were ready to fire first. It will perform “Finale composer Richard Stephan Saustad, Xavier Browne and Addison Whitlow; able to obtain practice time her. from Symphony #1” by is another varied arrange- and Jayanna Nelson; Viola Viola - Ellie Delage, Cole that had been allotted for More changes may be on Johannes Brahms, which ment based on the - Hailey Leatherwood, Derosier, Jeanne Olson, the girls hockey team. The the horizon. Peters raised was selected from their “Drunken Sailer” sea Brenna Drevlow, Aiden Keagan Rux and Ivy Wiggs; latter team’s season is fin- the possibility of charging book. The orchestra will chantey, which is most often Sweigart and Aiyella Cello - Tage Grahn, ished. outside bars and caterers also perform fiddle tunes heard on old NFL highlight Hensrud; Cello - Aaron Abrianna Hanson, Shelby Despite outlining those that serve alcohol and/or “Liza Jane” and “The Jolly films. Collins and Dracen Hensrud, Richard Philipp, concerns, Bergland said food at other events at the Sailor.” The orchestra will The Lincoln High School Harding; Bass - Bethany Daniel Quick, Kylee Stroble those issues are easily cor- arenas. He said it wouldn’t also perform the American Orchestra will perform Crandall and Akilah Grahn. and Brandon Zuniga; Bass - rectable. be unreasonable for folk song “Cindy,” which Wolfgang Amadeus Seventh and Eighth Kaitlyn Blaskowski, TRFAHA has also VenuWorks to charge a 20% was arranged by Wisconsin Mozart’s “Divertimento III,” Grade Orchestra: Brooklyn Brouse, Brigham encountered problems with fee for caterers and bars composer Carrie Lane written when the composer First violin - Morgan Drevlow, Brynn Drevlow, VenuWorks’ management. there. Gruselle. The group will was 15. It is like a small Larson, Tiera Bugge, Olivia Larson and Yasmine TRFAHA Board Vice At least one former cater- close with “Dragonhunter,” symphony written for Jordan Larson, Lainey Vondal-Gayden; President Leif Spears said er voiced her opinion an original composition by strings because it is written Dicken, and Carlie Trombone - Sam Hibbing hockey parents regarding that possibility. composer Richard Meyer. in three movements. This Casavan; Second violin - Zaviska and Emma asked for garbage bags and Jane Mattson, who formerly The Franklin Middle orchestra will be perform- Javyn Eidelbes, Nevaeh Fagerstrom; Trumpet - cleaned REA while a operated a restaurant and School Seventh and Eighth ing this piece at the Messner, Lillian Tate, Jacob Leitch and Brigham VenuWorks employee spent catering service in Thief Grade Orchestra will per- Minnesota State High Danielle Yonke and Ryan Drevlow; French Horn - time on his cell phone. After River Falls, said that the form next. It will perform School League Large Group King; Cello - Ethan Lane, Chloe McKee; Oboe - a hockey player vomited in Imperial Room doesn’t have two pieces by Richard Contest on April 1 at Ayden Zinter, Sienna Shelby Hensrud; Flute - a locker room, an employee a real kitchen. She recalled Meyer. “Viola Country” is a Bemidji High School. The Gregerson, Alex Krein and Shayla Halvorson and handed a coach paper tow- cooking food at her facility piece reminiscent of the Lincoln High School Jack Krein; Viola - Marek Brynn Drevlow; Tuba - els to clean up the vomit. and then hauling food in many soundtracks from old Symphony will then per- Rux, Emily Hanson, Shawn Miller; Timpani - Other complaints were heavy totes in all sorts of westerns, especially the form Ludwig van Menkayla Kruah, and Olivia Larson; Bassoon - made about food and bever- weather to REA. Those theme to “The Magnificent Beethoven’s famous Kayleen Hoglo; Bass - Calvin Pederson and ages at REA. Peters admit- totes would then be hauled Seven.” Of course, the violas “Symphony #5.” While Bralynne Drevlow, Jayden Morgan Ouradnik. ted VenuWorks ran out of down a ramp and into the will get the melody. everyone knows the famous Whitlow and Ethan food and gluten-free beer at room. The facility has no “Variations on a Theme first movement, the rest of Eidelbes.

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Seven Thief River Falls most for Thief River Falls the finals before defeating both the semifinals and the mat that he is a tough out “Mason is another wrestlers will represent the since the program qualified Carter Schmidt of Dilworth- true second match. This year, right now for anyone.” wrestler who I am very program at the state nine wrestlers for state in Glyndon-Felton by 9-2 deci- Lundeen wasn’t going to be Kasprick is making his happy for, because of the wrestling tournament later 2013. sion in the 160-pound denied. Trailing 2-0 early in first trip to state following a time he has put in and the this week after earning top- “We opened up our offense championship match. the second period, the nor- runner-up finish at 138 year he’s had. Mason seemed two finishes at their respec- and scored points,” said Head “Cole’s physicality and ag- mally conservative Lundeen pounds. It was Kasprick’s very nervous, so it was good tive weight classes Saturday Coach Kenny Geiser. “This gression were on display gambled with a headlock and first time competing in the to see him get it done. His at Pequot Lakes High School. team is firing on all cylinders again,” Geiser said. “He’s pinned Alexandria’s AJ Sparr section tournament after in- dominance from the top posi- Griffin Lundeen, Cody and wrestling with a pur- working so hard to score to claim the title. juries and illness prevented tion got him to state.” Wienen, Jake Davis and Cole pose.” points and pin guys - it’s just “Griffin’s consistency and him from competing in previ- Rounding out the state Johnson won section titles The section championship a joy to watch and coach.” ability to score points and ous seasons. qualifiers is Kale Geiser, who for the Prowlers, and Kale was the second consecutive Davis got to his offense keep winning against tough Kasprick dropped a 4-2 came through the wrestle Geiser, Brady Kasprick and for senior Cole Johnson and early and often, racking up a competition has been fun to decision to Brody Ullyott of backs to earn a true second Mason Iverson were section second in three years from pair of bonus point wins in watch,” Geiser said. “Griffin Detroit Lakes in the champi- match against Owen Carlson runners-up. senior Jake Davis, who the preliminary rounds. In opened up in the finals with onship match, but kept his of Pequot Lakes/Pine River- Seven state qualifiers is earned his third career trip the championship, he bested a beautiful headlock and state tournament spot with a Backus. the most of any team in Sec- to state. Connor Tulenchik of Pequot earned his section title. 6-3 win over Perham’s Blake Carlson built a 14-3 lead tion 8AA this season and the Johnson pinned his way to Lakes/Pine River-Backus 11- We’ve been looking for Grif- Lorentz in the true second through two periods in the 6 to claim the title. Davis fin to open up his offense. He match. true second match, but he recorded his 200th win in the picked a great time to do it.” “I am just so thrilled that couldn’t seal the deal, with TRF SPORTS 145-pound championship For Wienen, the section Brady was able to compete Geiser winning by fall 31 sec- match. tournament was the continu- this weekend,” Geiser said. onds into the third period. Wednesday, Feb. 26 land College at NJCAA Region 13 “Jake continues his domi- ation of the best wrestling of “He wrestled a great finals “It hasn’t sunk in yet,” n Hockey - Dryden at Thief River Tournament 3 p.m. Falls 7 p.m. n Hockey - TRF Norskies at Fort nance,” Geiser said. “In a his high school career. match and lost a close one to Geiser said of his son’s win. Thursday, Feb. 27 Frances 7:30 p.m. tough finals match, he found Wienen entered the tourna- kid who had majored him the “A lot of people have come n Basketball - LHS Girls vs. n Wrestling - MSHSL State ways to get takedowns. It ment on an 18-match win- week before. Then, he came and asked if we’ve had some- TBD (Section 8AA preliminaries) 7 Tournament TBD. just shows the consistency ning streak, and after back in the true second thing like this happen before. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 and the time that Jake has defeating Ryan Borris of match against a tough kid No it hasn’t. To be down by n Hockey - Section 8A Champi- n Basketball - NCTC Women vs. put into this sport.” Alexandria Area by a 9-7 and got it done. Brady get- 11 and get a win is epic. I onship game - 7 p.m. Central Lakes 2 p.m. The section champi- score, the streak has been ting to the state tournament credit Kale for always fight- n Swimming - MSHSL State n Wrestling - MSHSL State onships were the first for pushed to 21 straight wins. was so rewarding because of ing. He’s never giving up and Tournament TBD Tournament TBD. Lundeen and Wienen. “What he’s doing is im- all the time he’s put in.” that can put you in a position n Wrestling - MSHSL State Monday, March 2 Tournament TBD n Basketball - LHS vs. TBD Sec- Lundeen came close to pressive,” Geiser said. “He’s Iverson punched his first to win.” Friday, Feb. 28 tion 8AA opening round 7 p.m. qualifying for state as a sev- willing himself to win. He’s ticket to state with a runner- Also placing for the n Basketball - LHS Boys at War- enth grader in 2019, but improved so much on his feet up finish at 195, after finish- road 7:30 p.m.; NCTC Men vs. River- dropped close matches in and he’s so dangerous on the ing third at 220 last season. [Continued on page 3] Prowlers’ season ends with loss to Green Wave

Thief River Falls battled Green Wave. all, our team played very but came up short in a 2-1 “We hadn’t had a lead on hard. It’s always tough to fin- Section 8A boys hockey semi- them this year. It would have ish those games and lose. We final loss to East Grand been nice to play with a lead worked hard, we just didn’t Forks Saturday at the Ralph on them.” finish our opportunities. Engelstad Arena. Bergland felt like his team “Noah Rupprecht played “We played them twice be- got a little more passive in another solid game for us in fore. They outplayed us and the second period as East the net. Hats off to all the outworked us in both Grand Forks established its seniors.” games,” said Thief River forecheck. Falls Head Coach Tim Berg- The Green Wave took a 2- Scoring land. “Going into the game, I 0 lead on a goal by Carson 123 T thought we were ready. We Schlenk with 11 minutes left Thief River Falls...... 0 0 1 1 East Grand Forks...... 1 1 0 2 had a good opening half of to play in the second period. First period - EGF, Logan the first period. We were The Prowlers picked up Spencer (Jaksen Panzer, Mason much more aggressive, up on the pace in the third period Poolman) 13:02. the play better, and support- and finally found the net on Second period - EGF, Carson Schlenk (Jaksen Panzer, Logan ing the puck better.” a Tucker Skime goal with Spencer) 6:00. Bergland felt his team had 1:10 left to play. Third period - TRF, Tucker two or three good chances to The Prowlers worked the Skime (Brockston Masseth, #10 score in the opening period, puck into the East Grand Blake Biermaier) 15:50. Shots - TRF 2-4-6 - 12; EGF 12- but they weren’t able to cap- Forks zone late in the third 14-13 - 39. italize and put a puck in the period but they weren’t able Power plays - TRF 0/2; EGF Thief River Falls senior Ayden Leake appeared to score a goal during the second pe- net. to get any decent shots off be- 0/1. With 3:58 left to play in fore the final buzzer. Penalties - TRF 1 (2 minutes); riod of Thursday’s Section 8A quarterfinal game against Red Lake Falls. The goal EGF 2 (4 minutes). was waved off due to the net being dislodged. Thief River Falls defeated Red Lake the first period, East Grand “They are a very good Goalie saves - TRF, Noah Rup- Forks’ Logan Spencer scored hockey team,” Bergland said precht 37; EGF, Austin Cooley 11. Falls 6-1 to advance to Saturday’s semifinal game against EGF. to make it 1-0 in favor of the of East Grand Forks. “Over- Northland finishes second at NJCAA North District Tournament

onship match. Austin Voss, before losing to race, 31 points behind Jackson, a sophomore Rochester's Seth Brossard in Rochester, with 74.5 points. from Detroit Lakes, battled the 165-pound championship and came up short in a 20-4 match. NJCAA North District Pioneers qualify school-record six Team Scores technical fall loss to Parker Also placing but not qual- 1. Rochester Community & Dobrocky of Rochester in the ifying for nationals were Isa- Technical College 115.5; 2. North- wrestlers Andre Baguma won for a Alsonational qualifying for nation- tournamentfall over Itasca's Cole Walsh 133-pound championship. iah Arredondo, Columbus, land Community & Technical Col- championship at heavy- als is Raul Chavarry, Miami, in the semifinals, before sur- At 149, Pierre, a freshman Ga., fourth place at 141; Ben lege 74.5; 3. Itasca Community College 66.0; 4. Minnesota West weight, and Austin Thomp- Fla., with a third place finish viving a 3-1 overtime win from Lawrenceville, Ga., Stevens, Grand Forks, N.D., Community & Technical College son, 125, Payton Jackson, at 157 pounds. Six national over Rochester's John Noll in pinned Chase Dorman of fourth at 174; and Shawn Ro- 53.0; 5. Ridgewater College 26.5. 133, Jerimiah Pierre, 149, qualifiers is a new record for the championship match. Minnesota West in the semi- driguez, Miami, third at 197. Northland results and Kaven Blazek, 165, the Northland wrestling pro- Thompson, a freshman finals, before losing by 16-0 The tournament doubles 125: Austin Thompson (1-1) placed 2nd and scored 9.5 team added runner-up finishes to gram that is in its seventh from Grafton, N.D., began technical fall to Rochester's as the MCAC individual points. Semifinal - Austin Thompson lead the Northland wrestling season after being estab- his day with an 18-3 techni- Brandon Kidd in the champi- tournament. Rochester Com- (Northland Community College) 1-1 team to a second place finish lished in fall 2013. cal fall victory over returning onship match. munity & Technical College won by tech fall over Chris Romero at the NJCAA North District Baguma, Fargo, N.D., won MCAC champion Chris Blazek, a sophomore from won its eighth consecutive (Minnesota West Community and Technical College) 1-1 (TF-1.5 6:22 National Qualifier Wrestling his second consecutive Romero of Minnesota West, Deerwood, effectively MCAC team title with eight (18-3); 1st Place Match - Francis Tournament Sunday at NJCAA North before falling to Rochester's punched his ticket to nation- individual champions and Fuenffinger (Rochester Community als with a win by fall in the 115.5 team points. Northland Itasca Community College in District/MCAC Tournament Francis Fuenffinger by 16-3 [Continued on page 3] Grand Rapids. championship with a win by major decision in the champi- semifinals over Itasca's finished second in the team 2B ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Prowler offense heats up

Two weeks after Thief Prowlers replicated the feat After the game, Bergland River Falls claimed a 5-2 with three goals in less than liked his team’s aggression. regular season win over Red four minutes to take a 3-0 “We were playing the sys- Lake Falls that was much lead. tem a lot more aggressively,” closer than the final score First period goals were Bergland said. “Our tenden- indicated, the Prowlers and scored by Tucker Skime, cy a lot of times this year Eagles met in the Section 8A Brady Skeim and Brendan was to sit back. We were boys hockey quarterfinals. Bottem, with a pair of more aggressive within our The rematch wasn’t close, assists by Evan Bushy and system. The guys were fired as Thief River Falls claimed an assist by Tylan Johnson. up and really got after it.” a 6-1 win to advance to the The Prowlers added to section semifinal round. their lead early in the sec- Scoring “We had just played them ond period, with Isaiah 123 T a week or two earlier and Villarreal scoring at the 4:50 Red Lake Falls...... 0 1 0 1 Thief River Falls...... 3 1 2 6 they gave us a scare,” said mark, with an assist by First period - TRF, Tucker Thief River Falls Head Bottem. Skime (even strength) (Evan Bushy) Coach Tim Bergland. “They It took just six seconds for 11:36; TRF, Brady Skeim (even have a nice team that can the Eagles to respond, as strength) (Evan Bushy) 13:16; TRF, Brendan Bottem (even strength) put some pucks in the net. Riley Pahlen took the puck (Tylan Johnson) 15:03. Going into the game, we after the ensuing faceoff and Second period - TRF, Isaiah knew that, and that was a scored an unassisted goal to Villarreal (Brendan Bottem) 4:50; benefit to us. We came out make it 4-1. RLF, Riley Pahlen 4:56. Third period - TRF, Tucker fast and I like the way we The Prowlers added a Skime (short handed) (Evan Bushy, controlled the puck.” pair of third period goals, Brockston Masseth) 3:44; TRF, Evan Thief River Falls closed scored by Skime and Bushy Bushy (Tucker Skime) 10:00. out the regular season meet- at 3:44 and 10:00, respec- Shots - Red Lake Falls 1-5-6 - Pictured from left to right are members of the Thief River Falls PeeWee A team that 12; Thief River Falls 23-17-10 - 50. finished third at last week’s district tournament: front row – Noah Gonzales; sec- ing with three goals in the tively, to round out the scor- Power plays - Red Lake Falls ond row – Parker Lundgren, AJ Rogalla, Gannon Gonsorowski, Paul Anderson, Joe final five minutes to break a ing. Bushy and Brock 0/4; TRF 0/0. Kelly, Rylan Leake, Jameson Hurst; third row – Owen Bushy, Bennett Borgen, 2-2 tie. Both teams were Masseth assisted on Skime’s Penalties - Red Lake Falls 3 (6 scoreless for the first 11:36 goal, and Skime was credit- minutes); TRF 7 (14 minutes). Jackson Boyer, Alec Dalager; on net – Jaxon Hams, Logan Kriel; background (sis- Goalie saves - RLF, Andrew ters) – Grace Gonzales and Addyson Hurst. (Submitted) in Thursday’s section quar- ed with an assist on Bushy’s Johnson 37, Brenden Larson 7; TRF, terfinal game, before the goal. Noah Rupprecht 11. TRF boys pick up wins

The Thief River Falls Lingen and Jack Scoring boys basketball team held Manning hit double figures, 12T serve on its home court last scoring 14 and 16 points, Northern Freeze ...... 25 30 55 week picking up wins over respectively, but the real Thief River Falls ...... 41 36 77 Northern Freeze - Jaacks Fosston 68-58 Thursday story was the play of senior Spilde 8, Jackson Spilde 3, Caleb night, and the Northern Storm Manning who Nelson 3, Jake Knutson 2, Braxton Freeze 77-55 Friday night. dropped in 36 points to lead Boe 5, Austin Kautzman 2, Keaton Thursday, the Prowlers all scorers. Klegstad 19, Gunnar Koland 13. TRF - Gunner Zutz 5, Brevyn got big nights from Gunnar Lingen 14, Gunnar Aune 6, Storm Aune and Jack Manning, Scoring Manning 36, Jack Manning 16. who each scored 16 points, 12T and Brevyn Lingen, who Fosston...... 26 32 58 Thief River Falls ...... 35 33 68 also hit double figures with Fosston - Logan Hemberger 2, 14 points. Max Staehnke 3, Treydon Boushee Chargers fall The next night, Thief 7, Cullen Norland 11, Ben Munter 4, River Falls came out strong Kyle Jacobson 10, Lance Balstad 6, Tony Carlin 3. to Eagles in with a 41-25 advantage after TRF - Dylan Hahn 2, Gunner 18 minutes were in the Zutz 4, Brevyn Lingen 14, Anthony regular sea- books. The Prowlers stayed Hyland 1, Zach Praska 6, Gunnar hot in the second half and Aune 16, Storm Manning 9, Jack son finale cruised to a 22-point win. Manning 16.

Red Lake Falls claimed a TRF ARCHERY LEAGUES 63-41 win over visiting Goodridge/Grygla Thursday Division I Narlock 194, Ricky Wisemen 300; night in Red Lake Falls. Streiff’s Sporting Goods ....15...... 5 Davidson Construction - Kevin It was Goodridge/ Thief River Falls Squirt B Blue team placed 4th out of 80 teams at the recent Squirt The Sloshed Shooters ...... 14...... 6 Erickson 300, Dawson Erickson Grygla’s final regular sea- B Internationals held Feb. 14-16 in Fargo, N.D. Squirt B Blue was placed in the top Davidson Construction ...... 12...... 8 279, Travis Torgerson 295, Tanner American Legion...... 12...... 8 Torgerson 284. son game. bracket after bracketing was completed Friday night. The team advanced through Hudson Electric ...... 11 ...... 9 n American Legion Post 117 def. “We started slow in the the bracket to fourth place after winning four of six games through the weekend. Ericco Archers ...... 10...... 10 Hudson Electric 3-1. American first half, but then we start- This was the farthest any Thief River Falls Squirt B Team has made it in Squirt Team Vogel ...... 10...... 10 Legion - Bryan Malone 287, Angela ed to pick it up,” said Internationals. Pictured from left to right are: front row - Easton Gonsorowski, Machinewell Drop Tines ...10...... 10 Malone 268, Mike Anderson 285, Goodridge/Grygla Head Brody Radniecki, Luke Brown, Anthony Larson; back row - Paul Gonsorowski The Deadly Dozen...... 7...... 13 Craig Mattson 283; Hudson Coach Elroy Johnsrud. “Red (coach), Michael Rowe, Brody Arlt, Beckem Johnson, Karsen Rybak, Logan Weets, Sorvig Oil ...... 7...... 13 Electric - Andy Hudson 264, Russell Lake Falls is really good at Leif Spears (coach). (Submitted) Narlock Skidsteer Service.7...... 13 Kapping 290, Allan Jesme 275, Thibert’s Chevrolet ...... 5...... 15 Jordan Osborne 235. making players feel uncom- n Sloshed Shooters tie Ericco fortable on court, and that Archers 2-2. Sloshed Shooters - got to us right away. Bryan Bolstad 300, Trenton Division II The Chargers trailed 35- Northland men clinch two-seed in region Bolstad 299, Dewey Kostrzewski Rage ...... 16.....4 12 at the break. They set- 300, Blaine Kostrzewski 300; Joe’s Floor & Tile ...... 15.....5 Ericco Archers - Robin Foster 300, Agassiz RGC Mama Bears 10.....10 tled down in the second half Good Luck...... 10.....10 and put up 29 points, but The Northland men's bas- MCAC Northern Division Tyrae Covington 2, Elijah Smith 2, Gracie Hannon 291, Cory Marquis ketball team defeated Lake and a berth in the NJCAA Isaac Petty 2. 300, Derek Neisen 298; Young’s General Store...... 5...... 15 weren’t able to gain much Northland - Neal Garcia 8, n Team Vogel def. Streiff’s Agassiz Rod & Gun Club...1...... 16 ground on the Eagles. Superior College 70-51 to Region 13 Tournament. The n improve to 17-10 overall and Pioneers will open tourna- Bakri Gubara 9, Ibrahim Nasir 6, Sporting Goods 4-0. Team Vogel - Joe’s Floor & Tile tie Agassiz “The girls were more Zack Meyer 7, Kenny Placide 14, Charlie Vogel 295, Sarah Vogel 295, Rod and Gun Club Mama Bears 2- aggressive on offense 11-5 in the MCAC Northern ment play Thursday, Feb. 28 Quincy Leday 2, Brenson Alteme 22, Rebecca Vogel 296, Lynda Knutsen 2. Joe’s Floor & Tile - Brock Division. The Pioneers took against Riverland (11-3 divi- Evan Lee 2. 247; Streiff’s Sporting Goods - Mike Borchardt 299, Brady Anderson tonight, and played good a 31-28 lead into the locker son, 23-4 overall), the num- Vertina 282, Chris Klamar 294, 291, Avery Malone 259, Noah defense,” Johnsrud said. room after a back and forth ber three team in the MCAC MCAC Northern Division Men Blaine Urtel 300, Robert St. Rupprecht 260; Agassiz Rod & Gun “Red Lake Falls had a few first half, before pulling Southern Divison. Division Overall Germaine 240. Club Mama Bears - Stephanie long possessions due to our WLWL n Machinewell Drop-Tines tie Wisemen 299, Stephanie Torgerson away in the second half for Central Lakes...... 16 0 23 4 defense playing well.” The Deadly Dozen 2-2. 235, Lizzie Vedbraaten 237, the 19-point win. Scoring Northland...... 11 5 17 10 Melissa Weleski 264. Rainy River ...... 10 6 15 12 Machinewell Drop Tines - Sawyer Brenson Alteme led all 12T Torgerson 300, Everett Nelson 224, n Agassiz Rod & Gun Club def. Scoring Lake Superior...... 28 23 51 Hibbing...... 10 6 12 12 12T scorers with 22 points off the Lake Superior ...... 9 7 13 12 Wyatt Nelson 295, Zach Nelson Rage 4-0. Agassiz Rod & Gun Club Northland...... 31 39 70 259; Deadly Dozen - Blake Kuznia - Logan Vedbraaten 252, Ayden Goodridge/Grygla ...... 12 29 41 bench for the Pioneers. Lake Superior - Jarves Hunt 12, Itasca ...... 7 9 13 14 Red Lake Falls ...... 35 28 63 The win gives Northland Mesabi Range...... 5 11 6 19 234, Alex Thibert 283, Hunter Davis 184, Junior Garthus 51, Jacob Easty 11, Matthew Hey 10, Pake Weleski 228; Rage - Troy Goodridge/Grygla - Amy the number two seed in the Branley Previl 6, Brandon Barbee 6, Vermilion ...... 4 12 6 16 Roller 289, Chance Irlbeck 282. Wiskow 4, Chloe Kuznia 3, Maloni Fond du Lac...... 0 16 0 21 n Sorvig Oil def. Thibert’s Edberg 222, Jaden Edberg 279, Henrickson 2, Trinity Walseth 7, Chevrolet 3-1. Sorvig Oil - Matt Keegan Benitt 268, Jake Knutsen Caitlyn Jacobson 15, Hannah MCAC Southern Division Men Sorvig 274, Scott Johnson 299, 281. Wilebski 4, Katelyn Larson 2. TRF BOWLING LEAGUES Division Overall Jeran Johnson 286, Jordan Bjerke n Good Luck def. Young’s Red Lake Falls - Hollie Knott 4, WLWL 289; Thibert’s Chevrolet - Ian Lund General Store 4-0. Good Luck - Sam Greta Phillip 4, Maisy Hoefer 7, Mya St. Cloud ...... 12 2 23 2 292, Matt Nelson 292, Jeremy Kenner 264, Kelly Stenvik 244, Seeger 6, Olivia Bulger 10, Clara Riverland...... 11 3 23 4 Commercial League Mandi Nelson 476, Millie Reierson 475. Kasprzak 280, Team Average 287. Avery Stenvik 233, Richard Philipp Girdler 17, Gabby Casavan 6, WL Rochester...... 11 3 22 5 237; Young’s General Store - Brooke Sienna Olson 9. Ridgewater...... 8 6 16 9 n Narlock Skidsteer Service def. R&G Ag Service ...... 179 ...... 77 Bumper Davidson Construction 4-0. Narlock Fredrickson 249, Rylie Fredrickson Farmers Insurance ...... 144 ...... 112 Princess and the frog ...... 6 ...... 2 Anoka-Ramsey .....5 9 12 15 Minnesota West ....4 10 11 12 Skidsteer Service - Dale Narlock 196, Cade Knutsen 240, Taylor Budget ...... 138 ...... 118 ET ...... 4 ...... 4 298, Branden Narlock 300, Bryce Knutsen 272. CSP Delivery ...... 129.5 ....126.5 The Golden Girls ...... 4 ...... 4 MS-Fergus Falls ...3 11 7 19 Western Tech...... 2 12 7 19 YOUTH HOCKEY Bray Construction...... 127.5 ....128.5 Byen ...... 0 ...... 4 TRFord/Universal ...... 119.5.....136.5 High Game - Daphney Kenner Sorter/Rude Const...... 110...... 146 99, Aleena Anderson 91, Dixie Hinden Squirt B Black Get-R-Donen Taxidermy...76.5 ...... 179.5 89. n Friday, Feb. 21 - Bagley 7, High Game - Roy Unbehaun 290, TRF 3. TRF goals - Wyatt Novak, Jasonn Olson 279, Mike Casteel 279. Bantam Jaden Bienek (2); TRF assists - High Series - Kent Wagner 732, Pokemon Gold...... 10 ...... 2 Samuel Rath; TRF goalie saves - Mike Casteel 726, Scott Muzzy 706. Bowling Ninjas...... 8 ...... 4 Austin Lawrence 27. Mermaid and Cyclops...... 3.5 ...... 8.5 n Saturday, Feb. 22 - TRF 16, Elks League Bowlingn Crushers ...... 2.5 ...... 9.5 Lake of the Woods 0. TRF goals - Horns ...... 18 ...... 2 High Game - Kaleb Gregory 98, Jaden Bienek (5), Gres Hruby (2), Antlers ...... 14 ...... 6 Kasenn Muzzy 95, Chase Anderson 94. Ryker Copp, Addison Bienek (4), Bean Counters...... 12 ...... 8 High Series - Kasen Muzzy 153, Samuel Rath, Connor Hart (2), Steam Rollers...... 11...... 9 Ramsey Kenner 148, Chase Anderson Henry Kahlhamer; TRF assists - Bulls...... 10 ...... 10 148, Kaleb Gregory 148. Luke Budish, Ryker Copp, Gres Elk-Oholics ...... 9 ...... 11 Hruby, Wyatt Novak, Samuel Rath Pocket Pounders ...... 6 ...... 14 Prep (2), Joshua Michalke; TRF goalie Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 Don’t Mess Up...... 12 ...... 4 saves - Austin Lawrence 4. High Game - Logan Kalinowski Fitness Team ...... 9 ...... 7 n Sunday, Feb. 23 - Bagley 9, TRF 5. TRF goals - Jaden Bienek 248,n Jim Barry 246, Dave Onkka 227. The Carebears...... 8 ...... 8 High Series - Logan Kalinowski Killer Unicorns ...... 8 ...... 8 (2), Joshua Michalke, Wyatt 634, Jim Barry 601, Robbie Blankenfeld ZMB ...... 4 ...... 12 Novak, Henry Kahlhamer; TRF assists - Samuel Rath, Gres Hruby, 593, Dave Onkka 593. Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 High Game Girls - Lilly Kenner Wyatt Novak, Connor Hart; TRF Service League 122, Maryana Aarestad 115, Zaranna goalie saves - Austin Lawrence 23. n Record: 12-8-1. WLAndersonn 98, Kayla Richards 98. Zutz Farms ...... 64 ...... 20 High Series Girls - Lilly Kenner Pee Wee B2 Demolition...... 55 ...... 29 334, Maryana Aarestad 286, Kayla n Friday, Feb. 21 - TRF 8, EGF 5. TRF goals - Cayden Cullen (3), TRF Times...... 51 ...... 33 Richardsn 285. Beito Repair...... 29 ...... 55 High Game Boys - Jarek Jace Maslowski (5); TRF assists - Mo Town ...... 27 ...... 57 Martinsen 169, Seth Deserly 121, Evan Cayden Cullen (3), Brody Olson, Jace Maslowski (2), Alex Hanson, Lordsn of Pinterfell ...... 26 ...... 56 Richardsn 104. High Game - Chad Eckstein 288, High Series Boys - Jarek Brooklyn Svendsgaard; TRF goalie saves - Carson Wappula 50. Darrenn Wagner 279, Jason Olson 276. Martinsen 402, Evan Richards 305, High Series - Jason Olson 743, Seth Deserly 273. Bantam A n Darren Wagner 708, Chad Eckstein Friday, Feb. 21 (VFW 666. . Junior/Senior Districts - Detroit Lakes) - Detroit Lone Wolf ...... 14 ...... 2 Lakes 4, TRF 1. TRF goals - Max Sunset League The Highlanders ...... 11...... 5 Arlt; TRF assists - N/A; TRF goalie WLLucky Strikes ...... 7 ...... 9 saves - Conner Roff 25. n Saturday, Feb. 22 - TRF 2, State Farm-The Winers ....26 ...... 10 Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 Digi-Key Fire & Ice ...... 24 ...... 12 High Game Girls - Jade Moorhead 0. TRF goals - Tysen Loeffler (2); TRF assists - Gabe TRF Mini Storage ...... 22.5 ...... 13.5 DeFreecen 123. CHS ...... 20 ...... 16 High Series Girls - Jade Winter, Jonah Lunsetter; TRF Five teammates from the Thief River Falls Squirt B Blue team participated in a tar- goalie saves - Conner Roff 20. Split Ends ...... 20 ...... 16 DeFreecen 318. n HPK Strikers...... 20 ...... 16 High Game Boys - Kevin get shoot out at the recent Squirt B Internationals held Feb. 14-16 in Fargo N.D. Sunday, Feb. 23 - Detroit Custom Spray Foam ...... 18 ...... 18 Wappula 173, Richard Philipp 164, After the first round, they were in first place out of nearly 40 teams to advance to Lakes 5, TRF 4 (OT). TRF goals - Jace Erickson (2), Braydin Lund Cocktails & Dreams...... 17 ...... 19 Brodyn Vennes 111. the final round. They ended up placing second in the final round. Pictured from left (2); TRF assists - Tysen Loeffler (3), Bordern State Bank ...... 11.5...... 24.5 High Series Boys - Kevin to right are: Brody Arlt, Logan Weets, Karsen Rybak, Beckem Johnson and Brody Braydin Lind, Brayden Spears; High Game - Cori Bregier 231, Wappula 464, Richard Philipp 419, Radniecki. (Submitted) TRF goalie saves - Conner Roff 22. Mandin Nelson 191, Millie Reierson 177. Brody Vennes 306. n Record: 15-14-3. High Series - Cori Bregier 508, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 3B Prowlers qualify seven for state wrestling tournament

[Continued from page 1] Kasprick (Thief River Falls) 36-6 /Continued182: Dakota Fellman (6-10) won by decision over Blake Lorentz placed 8th. Champ. Round 1 - Cody Prowlers were Brandon (Perham) 32-12 (Dec 6-3). Richardson (Alexandria Area) 20-17 Zuniga, third at 152; Aaron 145: Jake Davis (43-1) placed won by fall over Dakota Fellman Bruggeman, fourth at 170; 1st. Champ. Round 1 - Jake Davis (Thief River Falls) 6-10 (Fall 2:33); Jolson Sargent, fifth at 285; (Thief River Falls) 43-1 received a Cons. Round 1 - Dakota Fellman bye; Quarterfinal - Jake Davis (Thief River Falls) 6-10 received a and Kirby Kilen, sixth at (Thief River Falls) 43-1 won by tech bye; Cons. Round 2 - Dakota 220. fall over Gregory Weiers (Sauk Fellman (Thief River Falls) 6-10 Section 8AA Results Centre-Melrose) 8-16 (TF-1.5 2:56 won by decision over Nolan Mann 106: Kale Geiser (37-15) placed (25-9); Semifinal - Jake Davis (Detroit Lakes) 20-19 (Dec 13-6); 2nd. Champ. Round 1 - Kale Geiser (Thief River Falls) 43-1 won by fall Cons. Round 3 - Gordon Enyart (Thief River Falls) 37-15 received a over Bradly Swiers (Detroit Lakes) (Perham) 10-6 won by fall over bye; Quarterfinal - Kale Geiser 19-14 (Fall 4:36); 1st Place Match - Dakota Fellman (Thief River Falls) (Thief River Falls) 37-15 won by Jake Davis (Thief River Falls) 43-1 6-10 (Fall 0:36). tech fall over Mason Mcgrane won by decision over Connor 195: Mason Iverson (44-6) (Alexandria Area) 5-18 (TF-1.5 6:00 Tulenchik (Pequot Lks-Pine River- placed 2nd. Champ. Round 1 - (18-2); Semifinal - Aaron Lorentz Backus) 44-4 (Dec 11-6). Mason Iverson (Thief River Falls) (Perham) 30-8 won by decision over 152: Brandon Zuniga (21-11) 44-6 received a bye; Quarterfinal - Kale Geiser (Thief River Falls) 37- placed 4th and scored 0.0 team Mason Iverson (Thief River Falls) 15 (Dec 11-5); Cons. Semi - Kale points. Champ. Round 1 - Brandon 44-6 won by fall over Troy Hiemenz Thief River Falls qualified seven wrestlers for the 2020 MSHSL State Wrestling Geiser (Thief River Falls) 37-15 Zuniga (Thief River Falls) 21-11 (United Clay Becker Badgers) 13- Tournament during the Section 8AA Individual Tournament Friday and Saturday, won by fall over Kassten Hartwell received a bye; Quarterfinal - 19 (Fall 0:34); Semifinal - Mason (Fergus Falls) 8-14 (Fall 0:23); 3rd Jordan Summers (Dilworth- Iverson (Thief River Falls) 44-6 won Feb. 21-22. Pictured from left to right are: front row - Kenny Geiser, Mark Davis, Place Match - Kale Geiser (Thief Glyndon-Felton) 8-6 won in tie by decision over Andrew Annette Kale Geiser, Griffin Lundeen, Cody Wienen, Kevin Fynboh, Dale Rystad; back row - River Falls) 37-15 won by tech fall breaker - 1 over Brandon Zuniga (Detroit Lakes) 18-10 (Dec 3-0); 1st over Mason Mcgrane (Alexandria (Thief River Falls) 21-11 (TB-1 5-4); Place Match - Dawson Kellogg Andrew Youngblom, Brady Kasprick, Jake Davis, Cole Johnson, Mason Iverson, Area) 5-18 (TF-1.5 4:00 (17-2); 2nd Cons. Round 2 - Brandon Zuniga (Perham) 28-3 won by decision over Brian Kasprick and Josh Bernier. (Submitted) Place Match - Kale Geiser (Thief (Thief River Falls) 21-11 won by fall Mason Iverson (Thief River Falls) River Falls) 37-15 won by fall over over Delvin Roberts (Fergus Falls) 44-6 (Dec 7-0); 2nd Place Match - Owen Carlson (Pequot Lks-Pine 8-17 (Fall 2:48); Cons. Round 3 - Mason Iverson (Thief River Falls) River-Backus) 38-12 (Fall 4:31). Brandon Zuniga (Thief River Falls) 44-6 won by no contest over Andrew 126: Griffin Lundeen (45-6) 21-11 won by decision over Austin Annette (Detroit Lakes) 18-10 (NC). Northland finishes second at NJCAA placed 1st. Champ. Round 1 - Staricha (Pequot Lks-Pine River- 220: Kirby Kilen (21-23) placed Griffin Lundeen (Thief River Falls) Backus) 24-18 (Dec 6-4); Cons. Semi 6th. Champ. Round 1 - Kirby Kilen 45-6 received a bye; Quarterfinal - - Brandon Zuniga (Thief River (Thief River Falls) 21-23 received a North District Tournament Griffin Lundeen (Thief River Falls) Falls) 21-11 won by fall over Thad bye; Quarterfinal - Josh Pettit 45-6 won by fall over Josh Schlauderaff (Detroit Lakes) 16-30 (Pequot Lks-Pine River-Backus) 35- /Continued Brinkman (Sauk Centre-Melrose) Continued from page 1] 157: Raul Chavarry (1-2) placed Carston Toedter (Ridgewater (Fall 5:41); 3rd Place Match - Riley 12 won by fall over Kirby Kilen and Technical College) 2-0 won by 3rd and scored 7.0 team points. Community College) 2-1 won by 18-20 (Fall 3:02); Semifinal - Griffin Hoskins (Pierz) 26-16 won by major (Thief River Falls) 21-23 (Fall 1:44); Lundeen (Thief River Falls) 45-6 major decision over Austin Semifinal - Raul Chavarry major decision over Ben Stevens decision over Brandon Zuniga Cons. Round 2 - Kirby Kilen (Thief Thompson (Northland Community (Northland Community College) 1-2 (Northland Community College) 0-2 won by decision over Gareth (Thief River Falls) 21-11 (MD 14-3). River Falls) 21-23 received a bye; Covington (Perham) 21-18 (Dec 5- College) 1-1 (MD 16-3). won by forfeit over Alex Lloyd (MD 19-10). 160: Cole Johnson (39-2) placed Cons. Round 3 - Kirby Kilen (Thief 133: Payton Jackson (0-1) placed (Rochester Community and 184: Tyrese Hicks (0-2) placed 2); 1st Place Match - Griffin 1st. Champ. Round 1 - Cole River Falls) 21-23 won by fall over Lundeen (Thief River Falls) 45-6 2nd and scored 0.0 team points. 1st Technical College) 0-2 (For.); 1st 4th and scored 2.0 team points. Johnson (Thief River Falls) 39-2 Axle Dahl (Roseau) 9-26 (Fall 0:48); Place Match - Parker Dobrocky Place Match - Braydon Johnson Semifinal - Gavin Christofferson won by fall over AJ Sparr received a bye; Quarterfinal - Cole Cons. Semi - Hunter Fischer (Alexandria Area) 31-11 (Fall 3:09). (Rochester Community and (Minnesota West Community and (Rochester Community and Johnson (Thief River Falls) 39-2 (Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton) 29-11 Technical College) 1-0 won by tech Technical College) 2-0 won by major Technical College) 2-0 won by for- 132: Cody Wienen (36-12) placed won by fall over Wyatt Dingmann won by fall over Kirby Kilen (Thief 1st. Champ. Round 1 - Cody Wienen fall over Payton Jackson decision over Raul Chavarry feit over Tyrese Hicks (Northland (Pierz) 2-7 (Fall 0:16); Semifinal - River Falls) 21-23 (Fall 1:25); 5th (Northland Community College) 0-1 (Northland Community College) 1-2 Community College) 0-2 (For.); 3rd (Thief River Falls) 36-12 received a Cole Johnson (Thief River Falls) 39- Place Match - Dominic Gottwalt bye; Quarterfinal - Cody Wienen (TF-1.5 6:37 (20-4). (MD 8-0); 2nd Place Match - Davion Place Match - Shane McGraw 2 won by fall over Finnegan O`Dell (Perham) 16-22 won by fall over 141: Isaiah Arredondo (1-2) Barnes (Itasca Community College) (Minnesota West Community and (Thief River Falls) 36-12 won by fall (Pequot Lks-Pine River-Backus) 22- Kirby Kilen (Thief River Falls) 21- over Kaden Kroll (Pierz) 1-10 (Fall placed 4th and scored 10.0 team 10-10 won by fall over Raul Technical College) 1-1 won by for- 13 (Fall 2:23); 1st Place Match - 23 (Fall 2:50). points. Quarterfinal - Isaiah Chavarry (Northland Community feit over Tyrese Hicks (Northland 0:26); Semifinal - Cody Wienen Cole Johnson (Thief River Falls) 39- 285: Jolson Sargent (16-30) (Thief River Falls) 36-12 won by fall Arredondo (Northland Community College) 1-2 (Fall 3:42). Community College) 0-2 (For.). 2 won by decision over Carter placed 5th. Champ. Round 1 - College) 1-2 won by forfeit over 165: Kaven Blazek (1-1) placed 197: Shawn Rodriguez (1-1) over Blake Weber (Detroit Lakes) Schmidt (Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton) Jolson Sargent (Thief River Falls) 32-6 (Fall 3:04); 1st Place Match - Danny Eastman (Ridgewater 2nd and scored 10.0 team points. placed 3rd and scored 6.0 team 36-7 (Dec 9-2). 16-30 received a bye; Quarterfinal - Community College) 0-2 (For.); Semifinal - Kaven Blazek points. Semifinal - Chase Dressel Cody Wienen (Thief River Falls) 36- 170: Aaron Bruggeman (14-17) Rowdie Lindquist (Perham) 23-7 12 won by decision over Ryan Semifinal - Auston Hall (Rochester (Northland Community College) 1-1 (Itasca Community College) 11-7 placed 4th. Champ. Round 1 - won by fall over Jolson Sargent Community and Technical College) won by fall over Austin Voss (Itasca won by fall over Shawn Rodriguez Borris (Alexandria Area) 29-6 (Dec Aaron Bruggeman (Thief River (Thief River Falls) 16-30 (Fall 0:34); 9-7). 2-1 won by tech fall over Isaiah Community College) 9-8 (Fall 1:57); (Northland Community College) 1-1 Falls) 14-17 received a bye; Cons. Round 2 - Jolson Sargent Arredondo (Northland Community 1st Place Match - Seth Brossard (Fall 2:40); 3rd Place Match - 138: Brady Kasprick (36-6) Quarterfinal - Aaron Bruggeman (Thief River Falls) 16-30 received a placed 2nd. Champ. Round 1 - College) 1-2 (TF-1.5 2:33 (18-1); (Rochester Community and Shawn Rodriguez (Northland (Thief River Falls) 14-17 won by bye; Cons. Round 3 - Jolson Sargent Cons. Semi - Isaiah Arredondo Technical College) 2-0 won by fall Community College) 1-1 won by for- Brady Kasprick (Thief River Falls) decision over Mason Zajac (Pierz) 9- (Thief River Falls) 16-30 won by fall 36-6 received a bye; Quarterfinal - (Northland Community College) 1-2 over Kaven Blazek (Northland feit over Bryce Bickerstaff 26 (Dec 11-5); Semifinal - Brian over Will Sjogren (Sauk Centre- received a bye; 3rd Place Match - Community College) 1-1 (Fall 2:46); (Minnesota West Community and Brady Kasprick (Thief River Falls) Ramos (Perham) 32-5 won by tech Melrose) 10-23 (Fall 2:33); Cons. 36-6 won by fall over Colton Zutz Jamaal Baird (Itasca Community 2nd Place Match - Kaven Blazek Technical College) 0-2 (For.); 2nd fall over Aaron Bruggeman (Thief Semi - Carter Steen (Dilworth- College) 4-4 won by tech fall over (Northland Community College) 1-1 Place Match - Chase Dressel (Itasca (Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton) 4-22 River Falls) 14-17 (TF-1.5 3:17 (19- Glyndon-Felton) 14-7 won by major (Fall 1:47); Semifinal - Brady Isaiah Arredondo (Northland won by no contest over Austin Voss Community College) 11-7 won by no 3); Cons. Semi - Aaron Bruggeman decision over Jolson Sargent (Thief Community College) 1-2 (TF-1.5 (Itasca Community College) 9-8 contest over Shawn Rodriguez Kasprick (Thief River Falls) 36-6 (Thief River Falls) 14-17 won by River Falls) 16-30 (MD 15-5); 5th won by decision over Evan Koering 6:45 (19-2). (NC). (Northland Community College) 1-1 decision over Carston Hamre Place Match - Jolson Sargent (Thief 149: Jerimiah Pierre (1-1) 174: Ben Stevens (0-2) placed (NC). (Pequot Lks-Pine River-Backus) 30- (United Clay Becker Badgers) 14- River Falls) 16-30 won by fall over 15 (Dec 14-9); 1st Place Match - placed 2nd and scored 10.0 team 4th and scored 7.0 team points. 285: Andre Baguma (9-3) placed 20 (Dec 10-6); 3rd Place Match - Logan Carlson (Pequot Lks-Pine points. Semifinal - Jerimiah Pierre Quarterfinal - Ben Stevens 1st and scored 13.0 team points. Brody Ullyott (Detroit Lakes) 39-3 Cade Sogge (Dilworth-Glyndon- River-Backus) 9-12 (Fall 1:06). won by decision over Brady (Northland Community College) 1-1 (Northland Community College) 0-2 Semifinal - Andre Baguma Felton) 20-14 won by decision over won by fall over Chase Dorman received a bye; Semifinal - (Northland Community College) 9-3 Kasprick (Thief River Falls) 36-6 Aaron Bruggeman (Thief River (Dec 4-2); 2nd Place Match - Brady (Minnesota West Community and Jeremiah Colon (Rochester won by fall over Cole Walsh (Itasca Falls) 14-17 (Dec 7-2). Technical College) 0-1 (Fall 4:00); Community and Technical College) Community College) 2-9 (Fall 1:37); 1st Place Match - Brandon Kidd Jr. 3-0 won by tech fall over Ben 1st Place Match - Andre Baguma (Rochester Community and Stevens (Northland Community (Northland Community College) 9-3 Technical College) 1-0 won by tech College) 0-2 (TF-1.5 6:25 (18-2); won in overtime over John Noll Pioneers clinch home court fall over Jerimiah Pierre Cons. Semi - Ben Stevens (Rochester Community and (Northland Community College) 1-1 (Northland Community College) 0-2 Technical College) 1-1 (OT 3-1). for Region 13B tournanment (TF-1.5 4:26 (16-0). received a bye; 3rd Place Match -

The Northland women's MCAC Northern Division Women court for the Region 13B basketball team wrapped up Division Overall Tournament with the win Strong play on home ice regular season play with a WLWL Saturday. dominant 87-37 win over Northland ...... 13 1 18 5 Northland will face Rainy River ...... 13 1 17 9 Lake Superior College Hibbing...... 9 5 14 9 Central Lakes (7-7 division) Saturday in Thief River Central Lakes...... 7 7 9 15 in one semifinal match-up, TRF home win-streak reaches six games Falls. Lake Superior ...... 6 8 9 14 while Rainy River will face From SIJHL Stars, but saw Joshua Sophomore Carly Mekash Mesabi Range...... 6 8 6 12 third seeded Hibbing (9-5 at Dryden 7:30 p.m.; Fort Frances at Vermilion ...... 2 12 2 17 Seeley get the win while Wisconsin 7:45 p.m. recorded a double-double divison) in the other. Monday, March 2 - Fort Frances Itasca ...... 0 14 1 22 Isaac Baron produced a McKay suffered the loss. ■ with 24 points and 15 Semifinal games will be personal single-game-high at Red Lake 7 p.m. rebounds, and fellow sopho- MCAC Southern Division Women played Saturday, Feb. 29. five points to help lift the more Janie Wunderlich Division Overall The Region 13B Scoring WLWL Thief River Falls Norskies to 123 T added 23 points and seven Anoka-Ramsey .....9 0 19 6 Championship game will be a 6-4 victory over the Thunder Bay ...... 0 2 2 4 KCC claims assists for the high-powered Western Tech...... 7 2 20 6 held Sunday, March 1. Thunder Bay North Stars Thief River Falls...... 2 1 3 6 Northland offense. Minnesota West ....5 5 14 11 First period - 1, Thief River win over St. Cloud Tech ...... 4 6 10 10 Friday night in a Superior Falls, Johnson 20 (Baron, Ross), The Pioneers (13-1 divi- 5:10. 2, Thief River Falls, Michels 27 Ridgewater...... 3 7 9 12 Scoring International Junior Hockey Goodridge/ sion, 18-5 overall) entered Riverland...... 1 9 3 18 League encounter in front of (Collins, Kalthoff), 5:31. Penalties- the final weekend of MCAC 12 3 4T Schwartzmiller Trf (holding), 10:33; Lake Superior ...... 11 6911 37 nearly 800 fans at Ralph Campbell Tbn (slashing), 12:14. Grygla Northern Division play tied For the third consecutive Northland...... 32 17 17 21 87 year, a coin toss was used to Engelstad Arena. Second period - 3, Thunder with Rainy River for the top Lake Superior - Sierra Giffrow Bay, Brown 29 (Bruchkowski), 1:22. determine the tournament 11, Svetlana Stoen 5, Kate Stone 4, Thief River Falls started Kittson County Central spot in the division. The top strong as they skated out to 4, Thunder Bay, Bruchkowski 49 four teams in the MCAC host, and for the second time Bailey Wheeler 11, Miia Marple 6. (Brown, Belluz), 3:41. 5, Thief River defeated Goodridge/Grygla Northland - Holly Steer 12, a 2-0 lead after one period of Falls, Checco 5 (Baron, Kiley-Ram), 55-44 Friday night in Northern Division qualify in three years, Northland Janie Wunderlich 23, Emma Duden won the toss earlier in the play with tallies courtesy of 5:42. Penalties-Bozac Tbn (tripping), Grygla to sweep the season for the NJCAA Region 13B 6, Carly Mekash 24, Emma Waling 6:47; Carpenter Trf (slashing), 9:07; week and clinched home 9, Macy Skyberg 8, Alex Syverson 5. Bryce Johnson’s 20th of the series between the teams. Tournament. campaign and Jack Michels’ Kalthoff Trf (slashing), 14:46; Carpenter Trf (cross checking), Leading by four at the 27th. 18:11. start of the second half, the TRF Takedown Club hosts Rumble Thunder Bay came out Third period - 6, Thunder Bay, Bearcats pulled away down hard in the middle session to Foreshew 10 (Willan, Campbell), the stretch for the 11-point knot the affair beginning 1:45. 7, Thief River Falls, Kiley-Ram at the Ralph wrestling Duals 5 (Baron, Checco), 7:36. 8, Thief win. Jarrett Kujava scored with Jacob Brown’s 29th at River Falls, Baron 18 (Kalthoff, 22 points to lead the 1:22 while Cody n Johnson), 14:27 (PP). 9, Thunder Bearcats. Kaleb Whitlock Results - Bemidji 48, UNC 27; Grand Consolation bracket consola- Bruchkowksi notched his Bay, Foreshew 11 (Willan), 16:57. Saturday, Feb. 15 Rapids 39, Moorhead 36; tion matches - Fertile/Beltrami 40, was also in double figures n n SIJHL-leading 49th a couple 10, Thief River Falls, Baron 19 Opening round - Bemidji 68, Champions bracket TRF Blue 34; Park Rapids 48, (Johnson, Harder), 18:07 (PP). with 14 points. Roseau Black 12; Grand Rapids 67, Consolation matches - Frazee 37, Roseau Green 25. of shifts later. “We played the Bearcats n Penalties-Murray Trf (interference), BGMR 12; Frazee 54, Fertile- Roseau Black 36; Fosston/Bagley Consolation bracket seventh The Norskies came back 3:08; Fortin Tbn (holding), 8:11; for the third time this sea- Beltrami 15; Fosston/Bagley 54, 42, Frazee 28. place match - TRF Blue 44, Roseau n to regain the lead at 5:42 as Foreshew Tbn (slashing), 13:49; son, and for the third time, Mahnomen 24; United North Champions bracket Third Green 30. Belluz Tbn (holding), 17:16. Central 55, Park Rapids 21; place - UNC 43, Moorhead 30. n Consolation bracket fifth Cocy Checco stuffed in the we played them tough and n Shots - Thunder Bay 11-13-16- Moorhead 47, Thief River Falls Consolation bracket - first place match - Park Rapids Area 48, go ahead marker from close 40. Thief River Falls 17-6-9-32. came up just short,” said Gold 30; Roseau Green 57, East round - East Grand Forks 67, TRF Fertile/Beltrami 21. range to make it 3-2 TRF Power plays - Thunder Bay 0 / Goodridge/Grygla Head Grand Forks 22. Blue 9; Mahnomen/Waubun 53, n Consolation bracket third n after 40 minutes. 5; Thief River Falls 2 / 4. Coach Andrew Sundberg. Champions bracket quarterfi- Fertile-Beltrami 19; BGMR 40, place match - Mahnomen/Wauben Goalie saves - Thunder Bay, nals - United North Central 41, Park Rapids 39. def. BGMR. Another quick strike in “We played really hard and n n McKay 10-5-0-0 (32 shots-26 Fosston/Bagley 35; Moorhead 51, Consolation bracket semifi- Consolation bracket champi- the third saw the North saves). Thief River Falls, Seeley 8-5- defended the Bearcats well. Frazee 17; Grand Rapids 39, nals - East Grand Forks 42, onship - TRF Gold 45. East Grand Stars draw level once again 1-0 (40 shots-36 saves). We received a tough break Roseau Black 34. Mahnomen/Waubun 27; TRF Gold Forks 27. A-793. Referees-Sam Jerome, n Champions bracket semfinals 57, BGMR 24; with Hunter Foreshew doing when Riley (Manderud) some nice stick work at the Ron Laituri. Linesmen-Tyler Hagl, John Grossbauer. injured his ankle just prior top of the crease at 1:45. to halftime. He was creating Thief River Falls went SIJHL Standings some easy shots for team- back in front once more wlotl sol pts mates, and we missed that though when Tyler Kiley- Thunder Bay ...... 31 15 3065 in the second half.” Ram’s long range effort beat Red Lake ...... 30 15 3265 Thief River Falls..26 19 3055 Jordan Coan, 14 points, Thunder Bay netminder Dryden ...... 22 22 4048 and Ian Haugen, 12 points, Seth McKay seven and a Wisconsin ...... 19 26 4143 were the only Chargers in half minutes into the stanza. Fort Frances ...... 18 24 3241 double figures. Special teams saw Baron Results Sundberg was also click on the power play at Monday, Feb. 17 - Red Lake 7, pleased with the play of 14:27 only to see Foreshew Thief■ River Falls 1; Wisconsin 3, Fort Moses Jensen and Jordan go top shelf just after that to Frances 0; Dryden 5, Thunder Bay Haugen, who made a couple bring the guests back to 1. Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Fort big threes to keep the within one. Frances■ 5, Dryden 1. Chargers in the game. However, a late power Friday, Feb. 21 - Thief River ■ “They pulled away in the play helped seal the home Falls 6, Thunder Bay 4; Red Lake 5, last two minutes of the ice triumph for the Norskies Dryden 4; Fort Frances 5, Wisconsin 4. game, but I'm very proud of as Baron bagged his second Saturday, Feb. 22 - Dryden 2, the effort the kids put of the night by going Red■ Lake 1; Thunder Bay 7, forth,” Sundberg said. upstairs on McKay from a Wisconsin 3. sharp angle to round out the Sunday, Feb. 23 - Dryden 3, Fort■ Frances 2 (SO); Thunder Bay 5, Scoring night’s scoring. Wisconsin 4 (OT). 12T Connor Kalthoff and Kittson County Central ....28 27 55 Thief River Falls ...... 24 20 44 Thief River Falls Gold won the consolation championship at the Rumble at the Tyler Johnson chipped in Schedule with two assists apiece to Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Dryden at Kittson County Central - Evan Ralph wrestling dual tournament held Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Ralph Engelstad Thief■ River Falls 7 p.m. Austad 6, Jarrett Kujava 22, Tucker aid the winners’ cause while Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Dryden at Nelson 4, Kaleb Whitlock 14, Arena in Thief River Falls. Pictured from left to right are: row 1 - Bentley ■ Hermanson, Mason Kazmierczak, Kooper Geiser, Ian Jacobson, Graysen Metcalf; Joel Willan had a couple of Thief River Falls 7 p.m. Mitchell Docken 9. helpers for Thunder Bay. Friday, Feb. 28 - Thunder Bay at Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson row two - Damian Kazmierczak, Brody Traxler, Keaton Tillett, Eli Nelson, Brian ■ Shots on goal finished up Red Lake 7 p.m.; Thief River Falls at McMillin 2, Riley Manderud 2, Berg, Ian Hruby; row three - Landen Larson, Joey Bruggeman, Keigan Hermanson, Fort Frances 7:30 p.m. Jordan Coan 14, Jordan Horachek Tristan Hruby. (Submitted) 40-32 in favour of the North Saturday, Feb. 29 - Thunder Bay 3, Moses Jensen 8, Ian Haugen 12, at Red■ Lake 7 p.m.; Thief River Falls Matt Busse 3. 4B ~ Thief River Falls Times SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Wednesday, February 26, 2020 SENIOR2019-20 Thief River Falls SPOTLIGHT Have a Great Season Nolan Smith Good Luck Prowlers PROWLERS! Current Sport: Swimming Events: 50, 100 and 200 yard freestyle, and the 200 and Weʼre all behind you! 400 yard relays. PENNINGTON FAST LUBE Favorite Sports Team: I don’t really know enough & SERVICE CENTER about professional or college sports to pick one. 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Northland Community does not translate into auto- tion from the Commission the site visit and subse- into our success as a pro- options, I may have never and Technical College’s matic conferment of accred- on Dietetic Registration quently granted full accred- gram and institution of met my educational goals. Dietetic Technician A.A.S. itation. (CDR). Northland currently itation for the maximum higher learning. I am so Many students in the pro- program was granted full The first cohort of dietet- holds a 100% pass rate for term of seven years. proud of our dietetic techni- gram are returning to accreditation on Feb. 10, ic technician students was graduates sitting for the “I am so excited that our cian program, but most of school after being away for from the Accreditation accepted fall semester, CDR exam. hard work towards full all, our students!” some time. In addition to Council on Education in 2016. The program is a 67 In February 2019, the accreditation has paid off. It Online learning can be a this, most are working full- Nutrition and Dietetics credit track that trains pro- Dietetics Program under- is so rewarding to now help very important tool to help time jobs and managing a (ACEND). This fully online fessionals to work in a wide went a site visit from others meet their goals working adults pursue a household.” Brekken com- degree program was grant- variety of settings, includ- ACEND following an appli- through Northland’s fully degree. Brekken shares of pleted her master’s degree ed candidacy for accredita- ing health care, public cation process and self- online dietetic technician her own experience that online and is currently pur- tion in February of 2016. health, food service, and study report completed by program,” said Northland online learning was the only suing her PhD in the same Candidacy for accreditation research. Graduates of this Northland. The ACEND Dietetic Program Director viable option while pursu- manner. lasts for a period of four program are eligible to take board met in January 2020 Angela Brekken. “Our stu- ing her own dietetics career. years. Candidacy status the registration examina- to review the findings from dents’ success translates “Without online education

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Rt. 1, Box 156C, Oklee Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Web: www.umctrf.org Wednesday, February 26: Ash Phone: (218) 796-5130 a.m. Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. a.m.; Prayer at 10 a.m. Email: [email protected] Wednesday Communion at 7:30 Wednesday, February 26: evAngeliCAl FRee Wednesdays: Kids Service from 6 - –––––––––– Facebook: Thief River Falls p.m. Wednesday school and United Methodist Church ChuRCh 7:30 p.m., Youth Group from 6:30 - sT. josePh’s CATholiC Thursdays: Chit Chat Group at 10 Sunday, March 1: Worship with Confirmation from 5 - 6 p.m., soup Lead Pastor Kevin MacLean, 8 p.m. ChuRCh a.m., stop by for coffee and conver- Communion at 9:30 a.m., coffee fel- and sandwich at Nazareth from 6 - 7 Associate Pastor Kent Hudson Fr. Bob Schreiner, Priest 211 Arnold Ave. N., Thief River Falls –––––––––– lowship and Sunday school at 10:45 p.m., Ash Wednesday service with 112 Edward Ave. N., Red Lake Falls sation. Phone: (218) 681-3855 Phone: (218) 253-2685 Sundays: Worship at 9 a.m. a.m. Communion at Nazareth at 7 p.m. Web: www.trfefc.org oPen ARms ChRisTiAn Saturdays: St. Joseph (Brooks) –––––––––– Thursday, February 27: Mt. Olive Sundays: Worship at 10:30 a.m., FelloWshiP Mass at 5 p.m.; St. Joseph (Red Mondays: Bible studay at 10 a.m. Ash Wednesday service with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. A ministry of the Tuesdays: Bible study at 7:15 p.m. ABundAnT liFe seventh-day Adventist Church Lake Falls) Mass at 5:30 p.m. Communion at 5 p.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study at 7 p.m. –––––––––– luTheRAn ChuRCh David Jahn, Pastor Sundays: St. Joseph (Red Lake LeRoy Flickinger, Pastor Saturday, February 29: Mt. Olive –––––––––– 218-416-0178 Falls) Mass at 10 a.m. viking CovenAnT ChuRCh 1602 Pennington Ave., Worship at 9 a.m. FiRsT luTheRAn ChuRCh 401 St. Paul Ave. S., Thief River Falls –––––––––– Rev. Jim Robberstad, Pastor P.O. Box 522, Thief River Falls Sunday, March 1: St. Petri First Lutheran Church Church Phone: (218) 681-2790 Viking, MN Phone: (218) 681-2300 Worship at 8 a.m., Sunday school at 210 Park Ave., Middle River [email protected] sT. BeRnARd’s Phone: (218) 523-4735 Web: abundantlifetrf.com Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church Saturdays: Sabbath School classes Cell: (218) 201-0350 9:15 a.m.; Nazareth Brunch at 9 CATholiC ChuRCh Sundays: Service at 9:30 a.m.; Strathcona, MN for adults and children at 3 p.m.; Father Rick Lambert, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday at 9 Coffee & Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; a.m., Worship at 9:45 a.m., Sunday Phone: (218) 222-3622 105 Knight Avenue N., Thief River Falls a.m. Special events as announced. First Lutheran (Middle River): Worship Service at 4:15 p.m.; Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. school at 8 a.m.; Oak Park Worship Phone: (218) 681-3571 –––––––––– Worship service Sundays at 11 a.m; Fellowship Meal at 5:30 p.m. www.stbernardscc.org –––––––––– with Communion at 11 a.m., St. Bernard’s Mass: Saturdays at 5 Every 3rd Sunday Worship at 11:30 Wednesdays: Mid-week fellowship viking luTheRAn PARish Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. p.m., Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. BeThlehem And a.m. w/Brunch starting 10:30 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. zion luTheRAn ChuRCh Tuesday, March 3: St. Petri Lenten –––––––––– nAzAReTh luTheRAn –––––––––– Fridays: Vespers fellowship and Pulpit Supply: Marilyn Grandstrand, Barb service followed by Bible study at Price, Cindy Ellingson PARish – elCA 6:30 p.m. Bible study at 7 p.m. sT. john luTheRAn Cathie Rhodes, Pastor FiRsT PResByTeRiAn 218-523-4995 –––––––––– ChuRCh 202 Marshall Avenue, Holt –––––––––– ChuRCh missouri synod P.O. Box 37, Viking Box 39, Newfolden CommuniTy ChuRCh Red Lake Falls, MN ouR sAviouR’s luTheRAn Pastor: Thomas L. Puffe oAk Ridge Bethlehem Office: (218) 874-7115 Worship Services: Sundays at 10 101 Pine Ave. S., Thief River Falls Nazareth Office: (218) 449-3856 nondenominATionAl ChuRCh – AFlC luTheRAn ChuRCh Curtis Jacobson, Senior Pastor a.m.; Communion is the first Alex Amiot, Pastor Phone: (218) 681-4488 Thief River Falls Parsonage: (218) 449-3431 Highway 1 East, Thief River Falls Sunday of the month; Meeting of Sundays: Sunday School/Adult Wednesday, February 26: 2075 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-1824 Phone: (218) 681-2285 the session is the first Monday of Phone: (218) 681-4643 Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship Services at Zion: Bethlehem Bible study at 10 a.m., Saturdays: Saturday Morning the month at 7:30 p.m. Sundays: Morning Devotional Service at 10:45 a.m., Confirmation Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bethlehem office hours 10 a.m. to Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. –––––––––– Hour on KTRF 1230 at 8 a.m., Instruction at 6:30 p.m. Worship Services at Oak Ridge: noon and 1 - 3 p.m., Confirmation Sundays: Sunday Morning Worship Service at 9:30 a.m., Celebration Service and One Way goodRidge AReA Tuesdays: Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Ash Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., Prayer Kids Sunday School For Children luTheRAn PARish - elCA Fridays: Bible Study at 1:30 p.m. at Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday service at Bethlehem at Meeting at 7 p.m. the Hi Rise. 7 p.m. from 10 - 11 a.m.; Revolutionary FAiTh, ekelund, BeThAny –––––––––– Kristin Ostercamp, Pastor Tuesdays: Women’s Bible Study at –––––––––– Thursday, February 27: Senior Prayer and Prophetic Worship from WesTAkeR FRee luTheRAn P.O. Box 157, Goodridge 9 a.m., Quilting at 11 a.m. meal at Nazareth, Nazareth office 5- 6 p.m.; UPrising YOUTH Phone: (218) 378-4191 sT. PAuli luTheRAn ChuRCh AFlC Wednesdays: Lenten Season: Soup 321 Minnesota Ave. E., Newfolden hours from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Annual GROUP (7th grade - College Age) [email protected] ChuRCh elCA and sandwich supper at 5 p.m., Carl Hansen, Pastor Phone: (218) 874-7925 Conference meeting at Zion - TRF at 7 p.m.; Bookstore and coffee bar Wednesday, February 26: Ash Confirmation 5:30 p.m., Kids Klub P.O. Box 944, County Road 20 S. Web: westakerfreelutheran.360unite.com at 7 p.m. open before and after Sunday Wednesday Worship at Bethany at 7 Thief River Falls Facebook: Westaker Free Lutheran Sunday, March 1: Bethlehem Morning services p.m., 8th graders will be Psalm at 6 p.m., Lenten services at 7 p.m., Web: http://historicstpauli.org Church Worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school at Wednesdays: Discipleship & New readers. Choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26: Ash Email: [email protected] Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. each 10 a.m.; Nazareth Worship at 11 Believers Classes for all ages from Thursday, February 27: Fridays: Men’s Breakfast Bible Wednesday services at 7 p.m. a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. 6:15- 7:30 p.m.; Home Church - Conference gathering at Zion - TRF Study at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, March 1: Sunday school Sunday, Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. at 9:15 a.m., Worship service with Monday, March 2: Basement First Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. –––––––––– (Sept. - May). from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Communion at 10:30 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday of the angels with Bible study at Sunday, March 1: Bethany RedeemeR luTheRAn –––––––––– –––––––––– month. Bethlehem at 9 a.m. Worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday ChuRCh – elCA Tuesday, March 3: Noon text CoRneRsTone BAPTisT school at 9:30 a.m.; Ekelund Darrel Cory, Pastor ThRiving liFe ChuRCh Potluck dinner: 3rd Sunday of the study, afternoon parish visitation. ChuRCh Worship at 9:45 a.m., Sunday 1300 Nora Street East, Thief River Falls Jim Binder, Pastor month. (Sept. - May). Nathan Satchwill, Pastor Phone: (218) 681-3390 Erskine Community Center –––––––––– school at 8:30 a.m.; Faith Worship 218-556-1545 Trumpet of Truth: Sundays at 7 PO Box 816, Thief River Falls at 11 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 E-mail: [email protected] p.m. on KTRF. BlACk RiveR luTheRAn using the facilities of Wednesdays: Confirmation from www.thrivinglifemn.org Faith Lutheran Brethren Church at a.m. Worship Services: Sunday morn- –––––––––– ChuRCh 601 Dewey Avenue N, Thief River Falls Monday, March 2: Faith Quilting 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., BLAST at 5:45 ings at 10 a.m. at Erskine Frank Ehling, Pastor Phone: (218) 689-2937 p.m., Worship with Communion at zion luTheRAn ChuRCh – Sheila Michaels, Pastor for Missions at 9 a.m., Ekelund Community Center. All are wel- www.cornerstonetrf.org 6:30 p.m. elCA 15952 110th Street SW, Red Lake Falls facebook.com/cornerstonetrf WELCA at 1:30 p.m. come. John Golv, Senior Pastor Sundays: Worship at 8:30 a.m.; Sundays: Bible study at 4:15 p.m., –––––––––– Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. –––––––––– Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. –––––––––– 505 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls Worship Services at 2:30 p.m. with immAnuel And eBenezeR TRiniTy luTheRAn ChuRCh –––––––––– Children’s Church offered for kids Phone: (218) 681-3296 luTheRAn PARish – elCA RindAl luTheRAn – elCA Web: www.ziontrf.org ages 4-8 Jonathan Dodson, Pastor Rev. John Voelker, Ph.D., Pastor CAlvARy luTheRAn –––––––––– ChuRCh, nAlC Wednesday, February 26: Ash P.O. Box 98, Plummer Rev. Timothy Lundeen, Pastor Linda Kaushagen, Lay Visitation Wednesday, SAIL exercise at 9 a.m. ChuRCh – elCA Phone: (218) 465-4525 and Senior Outreach Frank Ehling, Pastor ePiPhAny sTATion 23511 110th Ave. NW, Newfolden Handbell choir at 4:45 p.m., Lenten Matty Towse, Lead Pastor Sunday, March 1: Immanuel 325 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls Sheila Michaels, Pastor Phone: (218) 689-0042 • (218) 378-4499 Phone: (218) 681-1310 Mary Sieckert, Interim Worship Leader E-mail: [email protected] supper at 5:30 p.m. with Anna PO Box 8 Worship with Communion at 9 a.m., www.trinitylutherantrf.org 405 Water Street, St. Hilaire Pete Lee, Discipleship Pastor Sundays: Worship service from Circle Serving, grades 10-12 clean- 403 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls Immanuel Sunday school at 10:15 Sundays: Worship at 8:30 and Phone: (218) 964-5750 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. up; God’s Joy choir at 6 p.m., Ash Sundays: Church services at 10:30 Web: www.epiphanystation.com a.m., Ebenezer Worship with 10:30 a.m., Sunday school from E-Mail: [email protected] –––––––––– 9:25 - 10:20 a.m., coffee fellowship Wednesday Worship at 6:30 p.m., a.m., Communion every Sunday. Sundays: Experiences at 9, 10:15 Communion at 10:30 a.m. Senior choir at 7:30 p.m. RiveR oF liFe ChuRCh at 9:30 a.m., service is broadcasted –––––––––– and 11:30 a.m. –––––––––– Thursday, February 27: SAIL –––––––––– Timothy Self, Pastor at 10:30 a.m. on KTRF Radio 1230 CATholiC CommuniTies immAnuel luTheRAn 1563 Highway 59 SE (Next to McDonalds) and Sjoberg’s Cable Channel 3. All exercise at 9 a.m., LSS respite care oF Blessed sACRAmenT, evAngeliCAl CovenAnT ChuRCh - missouRi synod Thief River Falls are welcome. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Prayer Shawl ChuRCh Rev. Chris Rosebrough, Pastor Phone: (218) 681-1469 ministry at 10 a.m., Conference sT. edWARd, sT. josePh Radium www.riveroflifetrfmn.org –––––––––– Father George Noel, Pastor Bert Foster, Senior Pastor Phone: (218) 681-9992 or 745-5604 Sundays: Service at 10 a.m., nurs- annual meeting at Zion at 7 p.m. Phone: (218) 289-1735 1425 Third Street East, Thief River Falls uniTed luTheRAn, gATzke [email protected] Phone: (218) 681-4449 Sundays: Worship at 1 p.m., Bible ery/pre school available as well as Friday, February 28: Men’s break- Web: www.trfcovchurch.org ouR sAvioR’s, ThieF lAke Weekend Masses: Blessed Study at 2:15 p.m. Tim Lundeen, Pastor fast at Biff’s at 7 a.m., SAIL exer- www.facebook.com/trfcovchurch ministry for children 1st - 6th grade. –––––––––– (218) 425-7878 Sacrament Mass on Saturdays at 5 Office E-Mail: [email protected] Wednesdays: Adult Prayer/Bible cise at 9 a.m., coffee with staff at p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m.; St. Our Savior’s, Thief Lake Sundays: Worship Service at 9:30 neWFolden evAngeliCAl Study at 7 p.m. Phone: (218) 222-3711 9:30 a.m. Edward Mass at 11:30 a.m. on a.m., Sunday School at 11 a.m., FRee ChuRCh –––––––––– United Lutheran, Gatzke Sunday, March 1: Worship with Sundays; St. Joseph Mass at 9:45 Prayer Group at 6:30 p.m. Gary Barrett, Pastor (218) 459-3351 Communion and Cable 3/KTRF Sundays: (KTRF 1230) a.m. on Sundays. Tuesdays: Mending the Soul 6 P.O. Box 86, Newfolden sevenTh-dAy AdvenTisT broadcasts at 8:30 a.m., Education Phone: (218) 874-8785 Communion on 1st and 3rd Weekday Masses: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Al-Anon at 7 p.m. ChuRCh hour with effective parenting class E-mail: [email protected] David Jahn, Pastor Sundays, Morning devotional hour p.m. at Blessed Sacrament, Wednesdays: Youth Group at Wednesday: Awana (4 yrs - 6th 1024 Tindolph Ave. South, Thief River Falls at 8 a.m., Worship service at 8:30 and coffee fellowship at 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at LifeCare Elevate NextGen Youth Center 6-8 grade) and Detour (7-12th grade) Phone: (218) 416-0178 a.m., Sunday School at 11 a.m., blood pressure screeenings at 9:30 Manor, Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. p.m. at 6:30 - 8 p.m.; Adult Bible study at Worship Services: Saturdays at 11 Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. a.m. in lounge, Silver Creek Joseph, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at Saturdays: Men’s Breakfast Bible 6:45 p.m. a.m.; Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Women’s Bible study at Worship at 10 a.m., New Traditions Karlstad Care Center. Study at 8:30 a.m. Saturday: Men’s prayer time 7 a.m. –––––––––– 9 a.m., Quilting at 11 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. –––––––––– –––––––––– Sunday: Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; silveR CReek luTheRAn Monday, March 2: SAIL exercise Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Confirmation at 5:30 eAgle’s vieW ChuRCh, FAiTh luTheRAn ChuRCh at 9 a.m., Parish Nurse hours from –––––––––– p.m., Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m., ouTReACh CenTeR BReThRen ChuRCh John Golv, Senior Pastor Kids Klub at 6:30 p.m., Youth Bible 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Roger Schmitz, Pastor Tim Carlson, Interim Lay Pastor ReineR luTheRAn Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor study at 6:30 p.m., Adult Bible Tuesday, March 3: Staff meeting at 111 Fourth Street East, Thief River Falls 601 Dewey Ave. N., Thief River Falls 22479 170th Ave. NE, Thief River Falls FRee ChuRCh – AFlC study at 6:40 p.m., Choir 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m., Coffee with staff at 10:30 Phone: (218) 686-5962 Church: (218) 681-7705 Highway 1, 7 miles east of Goodridge Phone: (218) 681-7079 Worship Services: Sundays at 10 Worship Services: Sundays at (218) 681-4643 Sundays: Worship services at 10 Fridays: Men’s Bible study and a.m., noon Pastors text study, Parish a.m.; Wednesdays: Prayer at 7 p.m 10:30 a.m. Sundays: Worship at 11:30 a.m. a.m. breakfast at 6:45 a.m. health board meetings at 4 p.m. This Church Directory Is Sponsored By The Following Businesses FARMERS Johnson Funeral Service Where the customer “Setting a New Standard for Caring” ® is the company UNION OIL CO. 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DAVID HILL Editor e-mail: [email protected] Editorial opinion published under this head ing is intended to stimulate thinking and discussion among our readers. Unless speci fied other wise, the editorials are written by Editor Dave Hill and do not represent opinion of other staff members. Opinions in items from other publications may not coincide with the editor’s own views but are offered for their general interest. Do we value everyone? Do we value every- communion, Doug one in our community? reminded him of his It’s an odd question, uniqueness and it led to I know. My brother something else. Doug passed away on Another word in Dec. 24. During his explanation: Doug had a funeral, I was trying to thing about burned out keep it together when I lights. If he saw a thought I heard Father burned out light bulb, Bill Zandri talking he would bother you about being an inclusive until you fixed it. community and accept- Apparently, he had seen ing people for where a light out in the church they are in life, and that needed a light bulb value to the community. replaced, and wanted Through the fog of emo- the matter addressed tions, I was wondering immediately. So, during where he was going with a communion, he pre- this. sented a light bulb to Support for Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Act My brother was Father Zandri just as what people today Father was saying, “The To the Editor: As someone who is living and service programs avail- describe as developmen- body of Christ ....” We Recently, the U.S. House with dementia, I under- able to older Americans. Thanks to tally and intellectually were as surprised and passed the Reauthorization stand the enormous burden The Younger-Onset of the Older Americans Act, dementia has on Minnesota Alzheimer’s Act would fix Curling Club delayed. Sometimes peo- just as unprepared for including key elements of families and the economy. this. Through the Act, indi- ple like Doug are mar- this as Father Zandri. the Younger-Onset Today, there are over five viduals under the age of 60 To the Editor: ginalized. I don’t see Sometimes we take Alzheimer’s Act of 2019 million Americans living living with the disease Thank you to Krist Olson that so much in this things for their literal (H.R. 1903/S.901), critical with Alzheimer’s, and every would have access to nutri- and the Thief River Falls community. I see the value, and sometimes legislation that will improve 65 seconds, a new person tional programs, respite Curling Club for hosting the health outcomes of peo- develops the disease. My services for family care- dedicated and profes- we believe events have and teaching curling to the ple living with dementia. grandmother was afflicted givers and other services to Goodridge Public School's sional staff in our greater value and deep- According to the with the disease and it was enhance the quality of life. ninth and tenth grade phys- schools, people in er meaning. Sometimes Alzheimer’s Association, an hard to watch her die slowly Please join me in thank- ical education classes on Special Olympics, Falls these events open our estimated 200,000 forgetting who her family ing Rep. Peterson for his several occasions this win- Diverse Abilities eyes to new opportuni- Americans under the age of was. Now, I also am in the support and in asking ter. They thoroughly Corporation, ties. Father Zandri saw 65 are living with the dis- early stage of dementia, Senators Amy Klobuchar enjoyed it! ease and I am one of them. I having been diagnosed at and Tina Smith to urge Thanks, Occupational the deeper meaning and want to thank Rep. Collin the age of 59. their Senate colleagues to Tom Loberg Development Center he said it changed his Peterson for supporting the Because of their young take action on this impor- Superintendent and supportive organi- life and focus. And, he House passage of this age, people living with tant legislation. Goodridge Public School zations like NorsKids, remembered it more important piece of legisla- Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Dale Rivard which is led by Tim and than 30 years after it tion. are not eligible for support East Grand Forks Michelle Benton. happened. Perhaps though, I see If you open your eyes them because my eyes to the value of those If FDA doesn’t know where to go were opened by my own who sit on the fringe of experiences. our society, you, too, Sometimes we have might be surprised by on fake dairy, we’ve got a map to have a personal expe- the contributions and by National Milk practices and ensures fair It even reaffirms circum- choice. It emphatically does rience to see. the opportunities. Producers Federation competition among dairy stances under which plant- not propose a blanket ban In any event, near Please discover these and plant-based products. based products could still on the use of dairy terms by the end of his speech, gifts. It will strengthen More than one year after Written as a citizen petition use dairy terms, and it plant-based products. Father Zandri reached our community and comments closed on the responding to the comments clearly does not ban the use Dairy farmers under- into his robes and pulled deepen relationships. Food and Drug FDA solicited, the map is of those dairy terms if used stand the FDA has a lot on out a light bulb, which Administration’s request for the National Milk in a way that fits with with its plate. But after more information on fake-milk Producers Federation’s pro- decades-old federal regula- than 40 years of non- confused most of the Take trash labeling; with health organ- posed solution to the fake- tions that are consistent enforcement – and a nearly people at the service. We izations warning against dairy labeling problem – with the First Amendment. two-year-old pledge to act – laughed and laughed. with you inappropriate consumption and it includes a few Words such as “alternative,” let’s get real. The path is A word or two in of plant-based beverages; nuggets that might surprise “imitation” and “substi- clear, the road map exists. explanation: My mom It’s that time of the with a rising number of law- consumers whose news tute,” properly adminis- All that’s left is action – by year when anglers … makers asking why nothing diets include too much tered, can give consumers FDA, Congress, or both – to insisted Doug be has been done; and with a plant-based misinforma- the information they need do what’s right for con- instructed on and and just about everyone new FDA commissioner who tion. For example: and maintain nutrition and sumers. We won’t be quiet receive communion. I else … can really enjoy seems to understand the The petition would clari- labeling integrity, while until it’s done. have to admit, and I being outside. It’s been problem, FDA still hasn’t fy that milk from animals allowing plant-based pur- think most of my family an especially difficult resolved the public-health other than cows, such as veyors the leeway to market would, too, that Father winter for ice fishing as issue of mislabeled plant- sheep, goats and water buf- their heavily processed, fla- ice conditions have been based products using dairy falo, are acceptable for dairy vored sugar waters largely Zandri was “persuaded” terms that imply nutrition- labeling because milk only how they’d like. to take on this challeng- less than ideal. Because al equivalence to con- comes from mammals. Finally, the road map POLICIES ing task. the weather was as close sumers. It explains why terms contains a detailed analysis Letters To The Editor: The staff Empathy helps us to ideal as possible for Why not? like “Peanut Butter” and of relevant case law to of The Times en cour ages written understand how others anglers this past week- That would be for FDA to “Milk of Magnesia” are com- address First Amendment re sponses to editorial comment or end, there were a lot of answer. But if the concern is patible with current FDA concerns over labeling letters with original thoughts or are feeling so we can that FDA’s beginning to rules, while calling an terms. It surveys the legal ideas of general interest. Letters respond appropriately to anglers on the ice in enforce its own longstand- almond-based beverage landscape to ensure that should be intended for publication situations. It shouldn’t Thief River Falls. Even ing rules may create confu- “milk” isn’t. (Short answer: solutions on disclosure in The Times exclusively; letters be hard for most of us. non-anglers could appre- sion, we have an answer for It has to do with a product’s requirements are narrowly sent to multiple publications will ciate why anglers would that: a road map that established use – these tailored to improving label- generally not be accepted. Right is We all face challenges in reserved to edit letters for length be out on the ice on days updates dairy-labeling products aren’t marketed as ing transparency and pro- our personal lives that rules, clarifies marketplace substitutes for dairy.) moting informed consumer and clarity and to reject letters many may know nothing like this. So it’s kind of deemed to be promotional in about. No one is sad that shelter removal nature, promote violence or in poor immune. deadlines are fast taste. Letters should not exceed Supporting veterans in workforce 650 words in length. Father Zandri suc- approaching. The DNR If individuals request their let- is also reminding ceeded in his mission to U.S. Senators Amy san legislation will not only in STEM Careers Act also ters printed “as is” they will be help Doug understand anglers to take their Klobuchar (D-MN) and help veterans to succeed, requires the Office of deemed a paid advertisement and and appreciate the trash with them. Marco Rubio (R-FL) but also enable employers Science and Technology must appear in a box. Remember, please pro- announced that their bill to to better meet their hiring Policy to establish an inter- Letters Must Be Signed: All let- meaning of communion. ters must be signed and contain an However, during one tect this valuable support veterans re-enter- needs and strengthen our agency working group to address or phone number of the resource. ing the workforce has been economy and our nation,” develop a strategic plan to writer so authenticity can be veri- signed into law. The biparti- Klobuchar said. address the barriers that fied. san Supporting Veterans in “I thank my colleagues in veterans face when reenter- Signatures must appear on let- STEM Careers Act will the Senate and House for ing the workforce and in ters published. The staff believes WE’RE ALL EARS assist veterans re-entering unanimously supporting pursuing STEM careers. that there is greater credibility in the workforce by directing this bipartisan effort to The bill is supported by The letters signed in print and will not the National Science ensure our nation’s veter- Manufacturing Institute, withhold names of writers from Foundation to encourage ans have the skills and Samsung, TechNet, Verizon, publication. veterans to pursue careers opportunities to succeed in and the Consumer Responses Invited: Letters crit- in Science, Technology, STEM careers, and I Technology Association. ical of individuals or other entities Engineering, and Math applaud President Trump may be shown to those individuals (STEM). for signing it into law,” State of the or representatives of those entities Questions? Your opinion is "Our servicemembers Rubio said. “Veterans who in advance of publication with an come from all different pro- are returning to civilian life State March 23 invitation by newspaper staff for Comments? something fessions to serve our nation are uniquely qualified to response in the same issue as the we always – and they bring with them excel in STEM roles, and original letter. Story Ideas? Gov. Tim Walz want to hear a wealth of experience when the 21st century workforce Corrections: If an error is made Let us know they return to civilian life. will be dominated by these announced he will deliver in news or advertising publication, his second State of the State how we're doing. Now that the Supporting jobs. This bipartisan bill the staff encourages readers to call Veterans in STEM Careers will ensure the skills our Address to a joint session of it to our immediate attention by Act has been signed into veterans attain during their the Minnesota State calling 681-4450. We will attempt law, we can provide veter- service to our nation are put Legislature on Monday, to correct the error or clarify the ans with the tools to secure to good use for decades to March 23, 2020, beginning misunderstanding in the next well-paying jobs in science, come as they successfully at 7 p.m. The address will issue. technology, engineering, transition back to civilian be delivered in the Deadline: The deadline for let- Minnesota State Capitol 218-681-4450 • [email protected] and math through STEM life.” ters to the editor is 10 a.m. on House Chamber. Mondays. 324 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 career training. Our biparti- The Supporting Veterans Wednesday, February 26, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7B

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February 19, 26, March 4, 2020 Stephen D. Larson the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on PREMISES ON OR BEFORE JULY easement symbol, said easement shall of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Attorneys for Plaintiffs September 17, 2020, or the next busi- 15, 2020. All advertising signs or cease on December 1, 2022, or on Township 154 North, Range 43 West, Notice is hereby given that sealed Bremer Bank Building ness day if September 17, 2020 falls on devices located on the property being such earlier date upon which the shown as Parcel 203H on Minnesota bids will be received at the office of the 201 North Broadway, Ste. 2 a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. acquired must be removed by July 15, Commissioner of Transportation deter- Department of Transportation Right of Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers PO Box 457 Mortgagor(s) released from finan- 2020. mines by formal order that it is no Way Numbered 57-13 as the same on Watershed District, at 453 North Crookston, MN 56716 cial obligation: NONE YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE longer needed for highway purposes. file and of record in the office of the McKinley Street, Warren, Minnesota (218) 281-4168 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party Names of parties interested in the County Recorder in and for Pennington 56762, until 1:00 p.m., March 13, 2020 MN Atty. ID No. 0392782 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING wishing to challenge the public use or above described land and nature of County, Minnesota; containing 3,318 for the rental of fully operated excava- [email protected] TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR- public purpose, necessity, or authority interest: square feet, more or less; together with tion equipment, for the 2020 construc- –––––––––– MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED for a taking must appear at the court Jeffrey Langlie and Mary Jo Langlie other rights as set forth below, forming tion season. Proposals are being February 19, 26, March 4, 2020 FOR THAT PURPOSE. hearing and state the objection or must - Fee and being part of said Parcel 203H: requested for tractors, mowers, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION appeal within 60 days of a court order; Northern State Bank of Thief River Temporary Easement: draglines, dozers, scrapers, blades and Sealed Bids for the construction of OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF and (2) a court order approving the Falls - Mortgage A temporary easement for highway crawler mounted draglines or back- the Thief River Falls Westside Flood THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN public use or public purpose, necessity, North West Mini Storage L.L.C. - purposes as shown on said as to said hoes. Damage Reduction Project will be THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS and authority for the taking is final Claimant of an Interest Parcel 203H by the temporary ease- Proposal Forms and Bidding received by the Red Lake Watershed NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. unless an appeal is brought within 60 Northwest Autobody, Inc. - ment symbol, said easement shall Requirements are available at the District at 1000 Pennington Ave. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW days after service of the order on the Claimant of an Interest cease on December 1, 2022, or on District Office, by calling 218-745-4741 South until 10:00 AM local time on FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORT- party. North West Mini Storage Inc. - such earlier date upon which the or on the District website: www.mstr- March 20, 2020, at which time the Bids GAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PER- Dated: 2/18/20 Claimant of an Interest Commissioner of Transportation deter- wd.org. received will be publicly opened and SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR KEITH ELLISON Cainan A. Langlie, also known as mines by formal order that it is no All quotes must be submitted in a read. The Project, located in and near ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO Attorney General Cainan Alan Langlie - Possible longer needed for highway purposes. sealed envelope marked "Quotes for the city of Thief River Falls, MN, con- FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER State of Minnesota Claimant of an Interest Names of parties interested in the Equipment Rental 2020". Current sists of constructing ditches, installing IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA /s/ William Young County of Pennington - Taxes and above described land and nature of Certificates of Workmens culverts, installing storm sewer pipes STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, WILLIAM YOUNG Special Assessments interest: Compensation and Liability and associated structures, installing a DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER Assistant Attorney General EASEMENT ACQUISITION Unknown heirs of Katherine B. Insurance are required. No faxed force main, grading, repairing road- THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED Atty. Reg. No. 0393502 Parcel 241O C.S. 5701 (1=33-24) Barzen - Fee proposals will be allowed. ways, and stabilizing soils with vegeta- PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 S.P. 5701-31RW Unknown heirs of Bernard R. Incomplete proposals will not be con- tion. RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 All of the following: Barzen - Fee sidered. Bids will be received for a single THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROP- (651) 757-1386 (Voice) That part of the North Half of the Unknown heirs of Roy M. Barzen - The Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump ERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL (651) 297-1235 (Fax) Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Fee Watershed District reserves the right to sum and unit price basis, with additive PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- [email protected] Township 154 North, Range 43 West, Unknown heirs of John C. Barzen - reject any and all quotes and to waive alternate bid items as indicated in the DONED. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER shown as Parcel 241O on Minnesota Fee irregularities therein. Bid Form. DATED: January 27, 2020 CONDEMNATION Department of Transportation Right of Pennington County Fair Dated this 3rd day of February, The Issuing Office for the Bidding ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: STATE OF MINNESOTA Way Numbered 57-11 and 57-12 as the Association - Possible Claimant of an 2020. Documents is: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC IN DISTRICT COURT same on file and of record in the office Interest /s/ Roger Mischel, Red Lake Watershed District Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. COUNTY OF PENNINGTON of the County Recorder in and for County of Pennington - Taxes and Secretary 1000 Pennington Avenue South, Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Pennington County, Minnesota; con- Special Assessments –––––––––– Thief River Falls, MN 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 State of Minnesota, by its taining 4.50 acres, more or less; EASEMENT ACQUISITION February 19, 26, March 4, 2020 218-681-5800 Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 Commissioner of Transportation, together with other rights as set forth Parcel 204 C.S. 5701 (1=33) 901 STATE OF MINNESOTA [email protected] (651) 209-3300 Petitioner, below, forming and being part of said S.P. 5701-31RW COUNTY OF PENNINGTON Prospective Bidders may examine File Number: 043334F01 vs. Parcel 241O: All of the following: DISTRICT COURT the Bidding Documents at the Issuing –––––––––– BT Property, LLC, doing business as Access: That part of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Office on Mondays through Fridays February 12, 19, 26, 2020 BT-WWF Property, LLC, United Parcel All right of access as shown on said Block 43, Townsite of Thief River Falls, Court File No. 57-CV-20-85 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN Service, Inc., doing business as UPS, by the access control symbol. shown as Parcel 204 on Minnesota Case Type: Other/Quiet Title Action PM. ROUNDABOUT, GRADING BASE, County of Pennington, Jeffrey Langlie, Names of parties interested in the Department of Transportation Right of SUMMONS Bidding Documents may be viewed BITUMINOUS PAVING Mary Jo Langlie, Northern State Bank above described land and nature of Way Numbered 57-14 as the same on Florence Gjerstad, Harold Arneson, and obtained online through the Quest LIGHTING AND DRAINAGE of Thief River Falls, North West Mini interest: file and of record in the office of the Joyce Arneson, Ruth Hed, also known as Construction Data Network CLOSING DATE Storage L.L.C., Northwest Autobody, Unknown heirs of V.C. Noper, County Recorder in and for Pennington Ruth Had, Keith Hed, Ralph Lian, Virginia (QuestCDN.com) with the QuestCDN 11:00 AM, MARCH 9, 2020 Inc., North West Mini Storage Inc., deceased - Record Fee County, Minnesota; together with other Lian, Lowell Gjerstad, Lance Gjerstad, eBidDoc number 6462115. Complete THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701 Cainan A. Langlie, also known as Estelle Elder Holt, Rudd Holt - rights as set forth below, forming and Barbara Gjerstad, sets of Bidding Documents may be NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Cainan Alan Langlie, Unknown heirs of Possible Claimant of an Interest being part of said Parcel 204: Plaintiffs, downloaded from the QuestCDN web- Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 V.C. Noper, deceased, Estelle Elder Gail Harding, Linda Harding, Karen Access: vs. site portable document format (PDF) AM Monday, March 9, 2020 by the Holt, Rudd Holt, Gail Harding, Linda A. Trentzsch and Paul Trentzsch, John All right of access as shown on said Bonita Arneson, Robert Arneson, files. Pennington County Auditor at the Harding, Karen A. Trentzsch, Paul McEnelly and Alexis McEnelly, Pam by the access control symbol. Thomas Anderson, Marty Anderson, A pre-bid conference and site visit Courthouse in Thief River Falls, MN on Trentzsch, John McEnelly, Alexis Kludt and Rollie Kludt. Temporary Easement: Mike Nordgren, Richard Lian, Ross Lian, will be held at 2:00 PM local time on behalf of the Pennington County Board McEnelly, Pam Kludt, Rollie Kludt, Unknown heirs of Ruby Noper, A temporary easement for highway Rebecca Lian, Robert Anderson, Randall February 26, 2020 at the Red Lake of Commissioners for the following: Unknown heirs of Ruby Noper, deceased - Possible Claimant of an purposes as shown on said as to said Lian also known as Randy Lian, Chad Watershed District Office located at The major items of work are: deceased, Unknown heirs of James Interest Parcel 204 by the temporary easement Lian, Charity Nelson, Margaret Lian, 1000 Pennington Avenue South, Thief SAP 057-608-010 Olson, deceased, AgriBank, FCB, suc- Unknown heirs of James Olson, symbol, said easement shall cease on Liesel Gjerstad, their spouses, if any, and River Falls, MN. Attendance at the pre- Common Excavation cessor in interest by corporate merger, deceased - Possible Claimant of an December 1, 2022, or on such earlier the unknown heirs, and assigns of the bid conference is highly encouraged Aggregate Base consolidation, amendment, or conver- Interest date upon which the Commissioner of above-named defendants if deceased, but is not mandatory. Concrete Pavement sion to The Federal Land Bank of St. AgriBank, FCB, successor in inter- Transportation determines by formal and all other persons unknown claiming The Owner reserves the right to Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (3,C) Paul, Justin Holter, Mark S. Holter, est by corporate merger, consolidation, order that it is no longer needed for any right, title, estate, interest, encum- reject any or all Proposals or to waive RC Pipe Sewer Design Michelle Holter, Barbara K. Holter, amendment, or conversion to The highway purposes. brance, or lien in the real estate any informality or technicality in any Concrete Curb and Gutter Border State Bank, Unknown heirs of Federal Land Bank of St. Paul - Names of parties interested in the described in the Complaint herein, Proposal in the interest of the Owner. Lighting Bernard R. Barzen, Unknown heirs of Possible Claimant of an Interest above described land and nature of Defendants. The Owner reserves the right to hold all Turf Establishment Roy M. Barzen, Unknown heirs of County of Pennington - Taxes interest: THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE bids for a period of ninety (90) days Plans and Specifications can be Katherine B. Barzen, Unknown heirs of EASEMENT ACQUISITION PropertyOne Holdings, Inc., the ABOVE DEFENDANTS after the date of opening thereof. The viewed and obtained through Quest John C. Barzen, Pennington County Parcel 203 C.S. 5701 (1=33) 901 true and correct name of Property One 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The right to adjourn the letting of the con- eBidDocs (Quest Project #6831571). Fair Association, PropertyOne S.P. 5701-31RW Holdings, Inc. - Fee Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against tract to a time and place other than They may also be examined and Holdings, Inc., the true and correct All of the following: Gate City Bank - Mortgage you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you noted herein, or to reject any and all obtained at the Office of the County name of Property One Holdings, Inc., That part of Lot 1, Block 1, T & S County of Pennington - Taxes and is attached to this summons. Do not throw bids, is reserved. Highway Engineer, 250 125th Avenue Gate City Bank, also all other persons Addition to Thief River Falls, Special Assessments these papers away. They are official The Project is made possible in part NE (behind Westside Motors) or by unknown claiming any right, title, Pennington County, Minnesota, shown WHEREFORE, Your petitioner papers that affect your rights. You must by a grant provided by the Minnesota mail 250 125th Avenue NE, Thief River estate, interest or lien in the real estate as Parcel 203 on Minnesota prays that commissioners be appointed respond to this lawsuit even though it may Department of Natural Resources, Falls, MN 56701. described in the Petition herein, Department of Transportation Right of to appraise the damages which may be not yet be filed with the Court and there through an appropriation by the The Counter price for a complete Respondents. Way Numbered 57-13 as the same on occasioned by such taking, and that may be no court file number on this sum- Minnesota State Legislature. Funding set of all required contract documents IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEM- file and of record in the office of the such proceedings may be had herein mons. is also being provided by the Red River is $70.00 (non-refundable). Add NATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR County Recorder in and for Pennington as are provided by law. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 Watershed Management Board, the $10.00 for shipping and handling, if TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES County, Minnesota; together with other Dated: 2-13-2020 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. Red Lake Watershed District, City of requested to be mailed. PETITION rights as set forth below, forming and KEITH ELLISON You must give or mail to the person who Thief River Falls, Pennington County, All bids must be accompanied by a To the District Court above named being part of said Parcel 203: Attorney General signed this summons a written response Minnesota Department of certified check or bidders bond made the State of Minnesota brings this Temporary Easement: State of Minnesota called an Answer within 20 days of the Transportation, and the Water payable to the Pennington County Petition and respectfully states and A temporary easement for highway /s/ William Young date on which you received this Management District. Treasurer for not less than five percent alleges: purposes as shown on said as to said WILLIAM YOUNG Summons. You must send a copy of your Representatives from HDR are (5%) of the amount of the proposal. I. That Trunk Highway numbered 1, Parcel 203 by the temporary easement Assistant Attorney General Answer to the person who signed this available to address questions con- ALL BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED being Route numbered 33, has been symbol, said easement shall cease on Atty. Reg. No. 0393502 summons located at: Stephen D. cerning the project design. They can be TO THE PENNINGTON COUNTY located according to law and passes December 1, 2022, or on such earlier 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 Larson, Reynolds, Harbott, Knutson & reached at (218) 681-6100 (213 AUDITOR AT THE COURTHOUSE. over the lands herein described. date upon which the Commissioner of St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 Larson, P.L.L.P., 201 North Broadway, LaBree Ave N, Suite 203, Thief River The right is reserved to accept or That it is duly covered by Right of Transportation determines by formal (651) 757-1386 (Voice) Ste. 2, P.O. Box 457, Crookston, MN Falls, MN). reject any or all bids and to waive any Way Plat Orders numbered 98116, order that it is no longer needed for (651) 297-1235 (Fax) 56716. Bid security shall be furnished in defects. 98117, 98118 and 98229. highway purposes; excepting there- [email protected] 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO accordance with the Instructions to Kenneth Olson II. That the Commissioner of from the existing building situate there- ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written Bidders. County Auditor Transportation deems it necessary that on. 100716 response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In Owner: Red Lake Watershed District –––––––––– the State of Minnesota for trunk high- Names of parties interested in the MINN. STAT. § 549.211 your Answer you must state whether you By: Myron Jesme February 26, March 4, 11, 2020 way purposes obtain an easement in above described land and nature of ACKNOWLEDGMENT agree or disagree with each paragraph of Title: Administrator EQUIPMENT RENTAL the lands herein described, together interest: The party or parties on whose the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs Date: February 17, 2020 BIDS CLOSE with the following rights: to acquire all Justin Holter - Fee behalf the attached document is served should not be given everything asked for –––––––––– 11:00 AM, March 24, 2020 trees, shrubs, grass and herbage with- Mark S. Holter acknowledge through their under- in the Complaint, you must say so in your January 29, Februrary 5, 12, 19, 26, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 in the right of way herein to be taken, Michelle Holter - Spouse signed counsel that sanctions may be Answer. March 4, 2020 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: and to keep and have the exclusive Barbara K. Holter imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 control of the same, to acquire from the Border State Bank - Mortgage § 549.211. IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN FORECLOSURE SALE AM, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 by the owners whose lands front thereon any County of Pennington - Taxes and Dated: 2-13-2020 RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pennington County Auditor at the existing right of access to said highway Special Assessments KEITH ELLISON THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS default has occurred in the conditions Courthouse in Thief River Falls, MN on in those cases which are herein partic- EASEMENT ACQUISITION Attorney General SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within of the following described mortgage: behalf of the Pennington County Board ularly mentioned, and to acquire a tem- Parcel 203G C.S. 5701 (1=33) 901 State of Minnesota 20 days, you will lose this case. You will DATE OF MORTGAGE: September of Commissioners for the following: porary easement in those cases which S.P. 5701-31RW /s/ William Young not get to tell your side of the story, and 21, 2016 Rental for the following equipment: are herein particularly mentioned. All of the following: WILLIAM YOUNG the Court may decide against you and ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 1. Heavy Duty 3/4 yard dragline It is the intention of the above- That part of the Northeast Quarter Assistant Attorney General award the Plaintiffs everything asked for OF MORTGAGE: $281,730.00 with a 1 yard bucket. named petitioner to move the court for of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Atty. Reg. No. 0393502 in the complaint. If you do not want to con- MORTGAGOR(S): Zachary D Lee, 2. Dozer of approximately 80-149 an order authorizing the Court Township 154 North, Range 43 West, –––––––––– test the claims stated in the complaint, and Tina M Lee, Husband and Wife H.P Administrator to accept and deposit in shown as Parcel 203G on Minnesota February 26, March 4, 11, 2020 you do not need to respond. A default MORTGAGEE: Mortgage 3. Dozer of approximately 149-199 an interest bearing account payments Department of Transportation Right of CORRUGATED METAL CULVERTS judgment can then be entered against Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., H.P. from the petitioner to the court pursuant Way Numbered 57-14 as the same on BIDS CLOSE you for the relief requested in the com- as mortgagee, as nominee for 4. Dozer of approximately 200 H.P. to Minnesota statutes. file and of record in the office of the 11:00 AM, March 24, 2020 plaint. Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba and over. Further, it is the intention of the County Recorder in and for Pennington Thief River Falls, MN 56701 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may Veterans United Home Loans, its suc- 5. Crawler type tractor with scraper. above-named petitioner to move the County, Minnesota; containing 421 Sealed bids will be received until wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cessors and assigns 6. 4-wheel drive tractor with scraper. court for an order transferring title and acres, more or less; together with other 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2020 by do not have a lawyer, the Court DATE AND PLACE OF RECORD- 7. Tracked hydraulic backhoe with possession of the parcels herein rights as set forth below, forming and the Pennington County Auditor at the Administrator may have information about ING: 2/3 - 1 2/3 yard bucket. described, prior to the filing of an award being part of said Parcel 203G: Courthouse in Thief River Falls, MN on places where you can get legal assis- Recorded: September 28, 2016 8. Tractor and mower. by the court appointed commissioners, Access: behalf of the Pennington County Board tance. Even if you cannot get legal Pennington County Recorder 9. Various front end wheel loaders, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes All right of access as shown on said of Commissioners to supply help, you must still provide a written Document Number: 208764 see proposal. §117.042. by the access control symbol. Pennington County for a one-year peri- Answer to protect your rights or you ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: 10. Various wheel backhoe loaders, The petitioner reserves its right to Names of parties interested in the od with may lose the case. And assigned to: PennyMac Loan see proposal. recover costs of clean up and testing above described land and nature of various diameters of corrugated metal 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RES- Services, LLC 11. Various truck types, see propos- and all other damages arising from the interest: pipes. OLUTION. The parties may agree to or Dated: February 22, 2018 al. presence of pollutants, contaminants, Unknown heirs of Bernard R. The various diameters and gauge be ordered to participate in an alternative Recorded: March 19, 2018 Proposals may be obtained at the or hazardous materials on the property Barzen - Fee of pipe are noted on the bid proposal. dispute resolution process under Rule Pennington County Recorder Office of the County Engineer at 250 described herein, from all potential Unknown heirs of Roy M. Barzen - The bid price provided will be for a 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Document Number: 212268 125th Avenue NE (behind Westside responsible parties, including respon- Fee period of one (1) year extending from Practice. You must still send your written Transaction Agent: Mortgage Motors), Thief River Falls, MN or by dents herein where appropriate, in a Unknown heirs of Katherine B. April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. response to the Complaint even if you Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. mail by calling 218-683-7017. separate legal action to the extent per- Barzen - Fee Bidders may obtain bid sheets from expect to use alternative means of resolv- Transaction Agent Mortgage The County Board reserves the mitted by law. Unknown heirs of John C. Barzen - the County Highway Engineer at 250 ing this dispute. Identification Number: 1003502- right to accept or reject any or all bids III. That the following described Fee 125th Avenue NE (behind Westside 7. This lawsuit may affect or bring 9100636181-9 and to waive any defects. lands in these proceedings taken are County of Pennington - Taxes and Motors), Thief River Falls, MN or by into questions title to real property located Lender or Broker: Mortgage Ken Olson situated in Pennington County, Special Assessments mail by calling (218) 683-7017. in Pennington County, State of Research Center, LLC dba Veterans County Auditor Minnesota; that the names of all per- EASEMENT ACQUISITION The County Board reserves the Minnesota, legally described as follows: United Home Loans –––––––––– sons appearing of record or known to Parcel 203H C.S. 5701 (1=33) 901 right to reject any or all bids and to ---The North Half of the Northwest Residential Mortgage Servicer: February 26, March 4, 11, 2020 your petitioner to be the owners of said S.P. 5701-31RW waive any defects. Quarter (N ½ NW ¼), Section Thirty-two PennyMac Loan Services, LLC CONDEMNATION lands or interested therein, including all All of the following: Ken Olson (32), Township One Hundred Fifty-three Mortgage Originator: Not STATE OF MINNESOTA whom your petitioner has been able by That part of the Northwest Quarter County Auditor (153), North of Range Forty-two (42), Applicable IN DISTRICT COURT investigation and inquiry to discover, West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY COUNTY OF PENNINGTON together with the nature of the owner- AND IS LOCATED: Pennington NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ship of each, as nearly as can be A tract of land situated in the Property Address: 2007 COURT FILE NO. 57-CV-20-88 ascertained, are as follows: 2018 FORD ECO SPORT SE 4WD Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Washington Ave, Thief River Falls, MN The Honorable Tamara Yon Parcel 241G C.S. 5701 (1=33-24) Quarter (SW ¼ NW ¼) of Section Thirty- 56701-4009 State of Minnesota, by its S.P. 5701-31RW two (32), Township One Hundred Fifty- Tax Parcel ID Number: 25.11003550 Commissioner of Transportation, All of the following: three (153), Range Forty-two (42), LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- Petitioner, A temporary easement for highway described as follows: Commencing at the ERTY: Lot 8, Block 5, in Elementary vs. purposes in that part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Northwest corner of the Southwest First Addition to the City of Thief River BT Property, LLC, dba BT-WWF Block 3, Noper's Second Addition to Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW ¼ Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota, Property, LLC, et al. Thief River Falls, Minnesota, shown as NW ¼) of said Section Thirty-two (32), according to the Plat thereof on file in Respondents. Parcel 241G on Minnesota Department thence south a distance of two (2) rods; the office of the County Recorder with- IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEM- of Transportation Right of Way thence east and parallel with the bound- in and for Pennington County, MN, and NATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR Numbered 57-12 as the same on file ary line between the Southwest Quarter recorded as Document No. 185382 TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES and of record in the office of the County of the Northwest Quarter (SW ¼ NW ¼) AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO NOTICE Recorder in and for Pennington and the Northwest Quarter of the BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: To the Respondents hereinabove County, Minnesota, by the temporary Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ NW ¼) of $280,917.28 named: easement symbol, said easement shall Section Thirty-two (32) to the west bound- THAT all pre-foreclosure require- You, and each of you, are hereby cease on December 1, 2022, or on ary line of the Southeast Quarter of the ments have been complied with; that notified that on June 10, 2020, at 1:00 such earlier date upon which the Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ NW ¼) of no action or proceeding has been insti- o’clock pm., or as soon thereafter as Commissioner of Transportation deter- Section Thirty-two (32); thence north tuted at law or otherwise to recover the counsel can be heard, before Judge mines by formal order that it is no T18212 along said boundary line a distance of two debt secured by said mortgage, or any Tamara Yon, in the Justice Center at longer needed for highway purposes. (2) rods to the boundary line between the part thereof; Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Names of parties interested in the 2018 Ford Eco Sport SE 4WD 2.0L TI-VCT GDI I-4 Southwest Quarter of the Northwest PURSUANT to the power of sale Minnesota, the above named petitioner above described land and nature of Quarter (SW ¼ NW ¼) and the Northwest contained in said mortgage, the above- will present to the above named Court interest: Engine, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission With Select Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ described property will be sold by the a petition now on file herein for the con- BT Property, LLC, doing business NW ¼) of Section Thirty-two (32); thence Sheriff of said county as follows: demnation of certain lands for trunk as BT-WWF Property, LLC - Fee Shift, Smart Charging USB Port, Button Start, SYNC 3, west along said boundary line to the place DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March highway purposes. A copy of said peti- United Parcel Service, Inc., doing Power Moonroof, Rear View Camera, Navigation With 8” of beginning.--- 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM tion is attached hereto and incorporat- business as UPS - Claimant of an The object of this action is to deter- PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main ed herein. Interest Touchscreen, Cold Weather Package, Remote Start. mine the Plaintiffs’ title and all their Office, Law Enforcement Center, 104 YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE County of Pennington - Taxes and adverse claims to the above-described West 1st Street, Thief River Falls, FURTHER NOTIFIED, That at the Special Assessments real property; adjudging that the Plaintiffs Minnesota above time and place the above- Parcel 241I C.S. 5701 (1=33-24) MSRP $28,180 own said real property subject to no other to pay the debt secured by said named petitioner will also move the S.P. 5701-31RW interest; adjudging that Plaintiffs are enti- mortgage and taxes, if any, on said court for an order transferring title and All of the following: ONLY TR Ford Discount -5,191 tled to exclusive possession of said real premises and the costs and disburse- possession to petitioner of the parcels A temporary easement for highway 1 property; and adjudging that each of the ments, including attorney fees allowed described in the petition in accordance purposes in that part of Lots 6 and 7, LEFT $ Defendants in said action have no right, by law, subject to redemption within six with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of July Block 3, Noper's Second Addition to title, estate, interest, or lien in the real (6) months from the date of said sale 15, 2020. Thief River Falls, Minnesota, shown as Your Price 22,989 property. The Plaintiff asserts no person- by the mortgagor(s), their personal rep- YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE Parcel 241I on Minnesota Department EXTENDED (800) 295-3673 al claims. resentatives or assigns. FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons of Transportation Right of Way SALES HOURS (218) 681-2660 Dated: February 11, 2020. If the Mortgage is not reinstated occupying the property described in the Numbered 57-12 as the same on file Mon - Thurs ...8 a.m. - 7 p.m.Thief River 802 Highway 1 West REYNOLDS, HARBOTT, KNUTSON under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the prop- petition must VACATE THE PREMIS- and of record in the office of the County Friday ...... 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thief River Falls & LARSON, P.L.L.P. erty is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. ES AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PER- Recorder in and for Pennington Saturday...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.thiefriverfordinc.com By: /s/ Stephen D. Larson §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate SONAL PROPERTY FROM SAID County, Minnesota, by the temporary 10B ~ Thief River Falls Times LEGAL NOTICES Wednesday, February 26, 2020

February 26, March 4, 11, 2020 FUEL SUPPLY More counties designated natural disaster areas BIDS CLOSE 11:00 AM, March 24, 2020 Gov. Tim Walz drought, producers in “We saw firsthand how these events by including 11 the primary counties) in Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Sealed bids will be received until announced that the U.S. Cottonwood, Grant, extreme weather dramati- more counties in their des- Minnesota, Iowa, North 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2020 by Department of Agriculture Jackson, Kittson, cally impacted the liveli- ignation. These primary Dakota, and South Dakota the Pennington County Auditor at the (USDA) has designated 11 Koochiching, Lake of the hood of Minnesota’s agricul- disaster declarations will are also part of this disaster Courthouse in Thief River Falls, MN, more Minnesota counties as Woods, Nobles, Norman, tural producers this last provide much-needed sup- declaration. on behalf of the Pennington County Board of Commissioners to supply primary natural disaster Roseau, Stevens, and year,” said Walz. “I am port to our farmers as they Farmers should contact Pennington County Highway Dept. for areas in addition to those Traverse Counties will be encouraged to see that the recover in the wake of dev- their local Farm Service a one year period with Unleaded announced on Feb. 5, 2020. eligible to apply for assis- USDA has stepped up their astation.” Agency office for more infor- Regular Gasoline and/or Gasohol, and Due to multiple disasters in tance from the USDA Farm response to the severity of Contiguous counties (to mation. No.1 Low Sulphur, No. 2 Low Sulphur, Premium Fuel with Diesel Additive; 2019, including high winds, Service Agency. This assis- Low Sulphur. hail, excessive rain and tance includes FSA emer- All grades are to be delivered to snow, flash flooding, and gency loans. the five maintenance depots in Pennington County and also be available at the dealer’s pumps. The bid price may be firm or other- COUNTY PROJECT - BIDS CLOSE wise for a supply period of April 1, Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 2020 to March 31, 2021. RED LAKE COUNTY Bidders may obtain bid sheets from the County Highway Engineer, 250 RED LAKE FALLS, MN 56750 125th Avenue NE (behind Westside NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Bids will be received until 10:00 AM, Motors), Thief River Falls, MN or by Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, by Robert Schmitz, County Auditor, at the mail by calling (218) 683-7017. Auditor’s Office in the Red Lake County Court House, 124 Langevin Ave, The County Board reserves the Red Lake Falls, MN 56750, for the construction of the project listed below. right to reject any or all bids and to Bids will be opened publicly by Erik Hove, County Engineer, or a waive any defects. designated representative, on behalf of the Red Lake County Board of Ken Olson Commissioners. County Auditor S.A.P. 06 3-614-0 07 –––––––––– Stabilized Aggregate Base Area students The Major quantities of work include AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 1 MOD.- TON 41,700; CALCIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION – GALLON 27,400; TRAFFIC CONTROL – LS 1.0 on dean’s list Plans and proposals may be procured by purchase from the Red Lake County Highway Department, 204 7th Street Southeast, Red Lake Falls, at U of M MN 56750. Complete Plans, Bid Proposals and Specifications: Twin Cities Counter Price: $50.00 (includes tax) Mailed: $58.00 (includes tax) Several area students Bids must be accompanied by a cashier’s check or bidder’s bond made payable to the Red Lake County Treasurer in the amount of at least 5% have been named to the of the total bid. 2019 fall semester dean's The Red Lake County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to list at the University of accept any bid or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and award the Minnesota Twin Cities. To contract in the best interest of Red Lake County. qualify for the dean's list, a Robert Schmitz student must complete 12 Red Lake County Auditor or more letter-graded cred- its while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. COUNTY PROJECT - BIDS CLOSE th Students on the dean’s Tuesday, March 10 , 2020 list included: RED LAKE COUNTY Gatzke - Crystal D. RED LAKE FALLS, MN 56750 Kolden, junior, College of NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Bids will be received until 10:00 AM, Liberal arts; Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, by Robert Schmitz, County Auditor, at the Auditor’s Red Lake Falls - Office in the Red Lake County Court House, 124 Langevin Ave, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750, for the construction of the project listed below. Bids will be opened Brandon C. Kolstoe, senior, publicly by Erik Hove, County Engineer, or a designated representative, on College of Science and behalf of the Red Lake County Board of Commissioners. Engineering; S.A.P. 063-603-011 & 063-618-010 Thief River Falls - Paved Shoulder Widening, Bituminous Overlay, Bridge Guardrail, Milled Rumble Strips and Aggregate Shouldering Kathryn Kruta, sophomore, The Major quantities of work include TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE College of Science and MIXTURE (2,B) TON 43,750; MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (1.5” DEPTH) Engineering; Michael B. S.Y. 6,400; AGGRIGATE SURFACING CL. 1 TON 4,670; TRAFFIC BARRIER Magnusson, senior, College DESIGN SPECIAL L.F. 100; TRAFFIC BARRIER DESIGN B8338 L.F. 200; END OF TREATMENT-TANGENT TERMINAL EACH 4; MILLED RUMBLE of Liberal Arts; Juliet J. STRIPS L.F. 169,642. Tunberg, senior, College of Plans and proposals may be procured by purchase from the Red Lake Education and Human County Highway Department, 204 7th Street Southeast, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750. Development; Jenna Von Complete Plans, Bid Proposals and Specifications: Holtum, sophomore, Counter Price: $50.00 (includes tax) College of Liberal Arts. Mailed: $58.00 (includes tax) Bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check or bidder's bond made payable to the Red Lake County Treasurer in the amount of at least 5% of the total bid. The Red Lake County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and award the contract in the best interest of Red Lake County. 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