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COVID-19 Good and Parking lot bad news by David Hill adjacent to Editor

Newly reported confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Min- nesota have been climbing. park is safe Wednesday, the state re- ported 1,660 new cases, It has been a difficult along with 12 newly re- by April Scheinoha and 65 public parking ported deaths. year for many reasons. Reporter spaces. That comes on a testing May this Easter Sunday The council previously volume of just over 19,000, The request has been de- discussed potentially selling which is relatively low in inspire you to new hope, nied. That is the message the parking lot by public bid. terms of a comparison of the that the Thief River Falls If that were the case, the past several weeks of data. happiness, prosperity, City Council is giving to an council may have asked for a The good news is that and abundance. unidentified developer who minimum bid of $100,000. In many more people are get- wanted to buy the city- that case, it wouldn’t have ting vaccinated against the Photo taken is of the owned parking lot adjacent necessarily meant that the virus. cross outside Redeemer to Floyd B. interested Last week, officials began Olson Park in developer touting the release of many Lutheran Church in downtown “I think would have more vaccines. The governor Thief River had the Thief River Falls. Falls. The highest bid. then announced plans to we need to open up vaccines to all Min- council came The council nesotans age 16 and over on to that con- isn’t legally March 30. Tuesday, the gov- sensus while drop it” required to ernor, along with former meeting as seek bids for governor Tim Pawlenty, and the Committee of the Whole the parking lot. It may sell former Vikings linebacker on Tuesday, March 30. the property as part of a pri- EJ Henderson received the “I think we need to drop vate sale. However, the single-shot Johnson & John- it,” said council member council would need to indi- son vaccine at the Vikings’ Curt Howe. cate that it doesn’t need the Twin Cities Orthopedics Earlier this year, an parking lot for public use Performance Center in unidentified developer ap- anymore. Eagan. proached city leaders, won- The council heard about In spite of increasing dering if the city would be the proposal three times be- numbers of individuals get- interested in selling the mu- fore the Committee of the ting vaccinated, there are nicipal parking lot. City Whole meeting Tuesday. The concerns. leaders didn’t seek out this council met in two closed Several accepted dial- possibility, but they are obli- sessions for a total of about back indicators are showing gated to explore it. 90 minutes in February to –––––––––– The proposal discuss the possibility of Page 9 The developer, represent- selling the parking lot. In ing an out-of-town unidenti- early March, the proposal fied retail business, sought was presented to the public. property along a state high- The council then asked the NOW SHOWING way in downtown Thief public for its thoughts. River Falls. The developer Council members wanted to purchase the discuss proposal parking lot and wouldn’t At the Committee of the purchase any portion of the Whole meeting Tuesday, NEWLY REMODELED adjacent park. The unidenti- Howe said, “I think there’s & LUXURY LOUNGER/ fied business isn’t Thrifty plenty of locations in this STADIUM SEATING White Drug, which had town where they can locate.” Be sure to download and reserve sought to purchase a portion Other council members your seats on our mobile app! of the parking lot and a were also quick to point out LIMITED RESERVED SEATING ONLY small adjacent segment of that the council wasn’t the park in 2019. against new businesses mov- – OPENED APRIL 3 – As part of the current ing into the city or existing Godzilla plan, the developer wanted businesses moving else- S vs to construct the retail busi- where in the city limits. I Kong Bring your boots and ness along Knight Avenue. Many residents voiced D Rated: PG-13 Diagonal parking would their opinions to council E 1 hr 53 mins have been located along the members either in person or Mon. - Fri. west side of Knight Avenue via email after hearing that 7 p.m. in the vicinity of the retail the council was considering 1 Sat. & Sun. grab your reins 1, 4 & 7 business. Second Street, the sale. from Duluth to Knight av- Council members An- Download our app or It’s a busy time of ing and foaling season on Z (zoo managers), and every- enues, would have closed. A thony Bolduc, Michele Mc- check website for show times campus, and Animal and thing between,” said Brad- public parking lot would Craw, Steve Narverud and – OPENED MARCH 26 – year for UMC’s Equine Science faculty, staff ford. At UMN Crookston, have instead been located Rachel Prudhomme heard and students are busy pro- students get to work with there. Restrooms and a pic- mixed opinions from the Animal and Equine viding support for both the cattle, goats, sheep, swine S nic shelter would have been public. Bolduc initially said, Nobody Science program lambs, kids, calves, foals and and horses located right on built north of the vacated “I’m guess I’m up in the air I Rated: R mothers. campus. D 1 hr 32 mins Second Street. A private with it right now.” “Our animal science ma- This month, several parking lot would have been Of those communicating E Mon. - Fri. 7 p.m. by Michelle jors really enjoy our class- mares are on campus to foal. constructed on the northeast with McCraw, she reported Sat. & Sun. Christopherson rooms. We call them the The mares can be heard side of the parking lot. The half of the individuals 2 1, 4 & 7 U of M Crookston barns, labs, paddocks, and whinnying as someone en- project wouldn’t have re- wanted to sell the parking stables. There’s nothing ters the University Teaching moved any green space from lot and half wanted to keep Thursday Date Night Hands-on learning is typ- quite like it as our students and Outreach Center sta- the park. it. ical at the University of Min- are hands-on from day one,” bles. UTOC, built in the Food at 6:30, Movie at 7 The parking lot currently Both Mayor Brian nesota Crookston, more so in said Animal Science instruc- early 1990s, accommodated $ 00/person features 96 parking spaces. Holmer and council member 25 March as students majoring tor Terrill Bradford. 25 horses for the equine Under this plan, there would Jason Aarestad reported Includes: movie ticket, food, popcorn, pop in animal and equine science Careers range from A-Z, management degree and an- have been more parking hearing from many resi- Hwy 59 South, Thief River Falls are in the heart of caring for including large and small other 20 stalls were added spaces available. There dents who were opposed to Box Office Hotline 681-9945 newborns in several barns. animals. “We are talking –––––––––– would be 48 private parking –––––––––– www.fallscinema.com It's lambing, kidding, calv- about A (animal nutrition) to Page 9 spaces for the retail business Page 9 Page 2 NORTHERN WATCH Saturday, April 3, 2021

Small Community, BIG Service Bagley Knowledge Bowl Team placed third at the Region 1 The Crookston Knowledge Bowl Team placed fourth at the and 2 competition. Region 1 and 2 Knowledge Bowl teams Region 1 and 2 Knowledge Bowl competition on March 10. Oklee, MN • 218-796-5157 competed virtually at the regional competition on March 10. Teams from throughout the region competed virtually at the Pictured from left are: Coach Maria Bjorkland, Boysen regional event. Pictured from left are: Coach Katelyn Steg- See us for your insurance needs! Olson, Alec Norum, Liam Hagen, Andrew Agnes, and Gavin man, Tatum Lubinski, Anke Wiersma, Ella Weber and Ainsley Agents: Halverson. (Submitted) Boucher. Thor Harbott isn’t pictured. (Submitted)

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A letter was sent last year with the hope of having concerts resume this spring of 2021. However, circumstances have not changed and the upcoming March and April concerts had to be postponed. The Greenbush Middle River Knowledge Bowl Team placed We are hoping to start our season this fall. first at the Region 1 and 2 competition. Region 1 and 2 The Bemidji Knowledge Bowl Team placed second at the Re- Knowledge Bowl teams competed virtually at the regional We are looking for some new concert board members, if you are gion 1 and 2 competition on March 10. Knowledge Bowl competition March 10. Pictured from left are: Chance Chris- interested, or have any questions, contact Edie at 688-0017. teams from throughout the region competed virtually at the tian, Olivia Brazier, Mariah Christian, Christian Wahl and regional event. Pictured from left are: Annika Knudson, Aval- Ryan Hlucny. Not pictured is Coach Mara Gust. (Submitted) Edie Brandli damar Arguellea, Spencer Tolkinen, Alex Neusban and Char- Concert Association president lie Maus. Not pictured is Coach Jason Koester. (Submitted) Knowledge Bowl™ teams Preschool Ages 3 & 4 Half Day & Full Day advance to state competition Mon, Wed, Fri ____ Region 1 and 2 Knowl- Region 1 and 2 All Region (AC) Thief River Falls - Annika Kindergarten edge Bowl teams competed Academic Conference team East Grand Forks - Jaren Christensen (AC), Kylee Sto- at the regional competition and Honorable Mention rec- Sandbeck (AC), Carter Ma- ble (HM) through 8th Grade on March 10 virtually. Con- ognizes Knowledge Bowl lone (HM) Warroad - Simon Ander- ____ gratulations to regional students for their perform- Fertile-Beltrami - Brand son (AC), Lukas Hruby (HM) champions advancing to the ance during the season. It Van Den Einde (HM) Waubun-White Earth- Christian Family virtual state competition on reflects their ability and at- Fosston - Emma Olson Ogema - Noah Schneck Atmosphere April 9: First place – Green- titudes as individuals and (AC), Dane Schoenborn (AC), Marvin Bellecourt

____ bush Middle River (77 team members. Receiving (HM) (HM) APRIL 7 & 8 points); second place – Be- medals at the regional com- Greenbush-Middle River - Win-E-Mac - Alex Jacob- Low Teacher to midji (73.5 points); third petition, the 2021 All Region Olivia Brazier (AC), Mariah sen (AC) 4:00-7:00 PM Student Ratio place – Bagley (70 points Academic Conference team Christian (AC) Junior High All School plus 7 from tie breaker and Honorable Mention no- Kittson Central - Rylee Meet Results: First place: ____ round); Crookston took minees include: Bergeron (AC), Ryan Ca- Kittson County Central-Red fourth place (70 points plus Ada-Borup - Alissa Hu- dieux (HM) (91 points); second place: OPEN HOUSE Register by May 7th 2 from tie breaker round). shagen (AC), Tony Roesch Lancaster - Cora Vagle Warroad (74 points); third for half off your Now accepting Preschool registration Additional schools com- (HM) (AC), Rachel Schmiedeberg place: Bemidji (69.5 points); and K-8th grade applications for registration fee peting in the regional com- Badger - Avdyl Jasiqi (HM) fourth place: Roseau White 2021/2022 School Year. petition included – Badger (AC), Talon Hilligas (HM) Mahnomen - Miah (66 points); fifth place: (63.5), Red Lake Falls (63), Bagley - Boysen Olson Kettner (HM) Kittson County Central- We strive to provide an education environment that allows ST. JOHN Kittson Central (58.5), Thief (AC), Gavin Halverson (AC) Norman County East - Black (65 points); sixth children to excel while building a relationship with Christ. LUTHERAN SCHOOL

River Falls (57), Warroad Bemidji - Spencer Tol- Theodore Booth (HM) place: Greenbush Middle 15671 158th St NE (57), Stephen Argyle Central kinen (AC), Annika Knudson Red Lake Falls - Mariah River-Black (63.5 points). Thief River Falls, MN (55.5), Fosston (53), Roseau (AC) Peterson (AC), Chase Nelson Knowledge Bowl is spon- 218-681-7753 (53), Ada Borup (49), East Cass Lake/Bena - Dee- (HM) sored by nine service cooper-

www.stjohntrf.com Grand Forks (46), Win-E- naya Reams (AC), Eddie Roseau - Tristan Ander- atives across the state of Mac (44), Lancaster (43), Williams (HM) son (AC), Autumn Gross Minnesota, with Region 1 [email protected] Waubun (27), Cass Lake- Crookston - Ainsley (HM) and 2 sponsored by the Bena (26). Boucher (AC), Ella Weber Stephen Argyle Central - Northwest Service Cooper- James Pederson (AC), Tyler ative in Thief River Falls. Tonkin (HM)

after the Minnesota Legis-

● Pinecreek lature convened in a de- Warroad ● ● Ross ● Salol ● Hallock ● ● Lancaster Roseau layed session in October to 75 ● Badger ● Lake Bronson ● Greenbush ● Pencer ● Halma 11 ● approve the 2020 bonding ● Kennedy Wannaska ● Karlstad ● 89 ● Donaldson Strathcona ● Strandquist bill. ● Gatzke ● Stephen 59 ● Middle River ● ● Newfolden ● Grygla In that bill, Lake Bron- Argyle ● Radium ● ● Holt ● Fourtown ● Viking 1 Warren ● ● Goodridge son’s dam received $18 mil- T.R. Falls

● St. Hilaire lion in funding. The bill 75 ● Plummer ● ● Brooks Red Lake Falls ● Oklee includes another $2 million 32 ● Trail Marcoux ● Gully ● ● Erskine Mentor ● that could be used for the McIntosh

59 2 ● Winger project should it be needed. At this point, the people of Kittson County should know the dam won’t be re- constructed within the next year. $ The design process, envi- 100 off AROUND ronmental reviews and every $1,000 more must be done long be- THE REGION fore dirt is moved, said spent on Jason Boyle, state dam April Scheinoha safety engineer for the Min- custom order nesota Department of Nat- Dam project more ural Resources. upholstery! complicated than In the meantime, not just a replacement only will the DNR be work- ing on the actual design of Lake Bronson - Multi- the new structure, offices ple interconnected compo- like the Parks & Trails Di- nents will draw out the vision and the State Histo- process of replacing the ric Preservation Office, dam at Lake Bronson State along with the U.S. Army Park, including design, his- Corps of Engineers, will toric and cultural re- also be involved in the proj- sources, and permitting. ect. - Kittson County Enter- prise, March 31, 2021, by InIn StockStock Funding to replace the 80-plus-year-old dam came Anna Jauhola TWIN HEADBOARDS 20% OFF SAVE up to on thethe bestbest sellingselling VAER SAA GOD $300 SEALY HYBRID MATTRESS Come and Eat

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Grochow, 89 Thief River Falls - Don- ald Grochow of Thief River Falls passed away on Thurs- day, March 25, 2021. Tom Williams NORTHERN GUN & PAWN Progressive Bingo Memorial services were 311 Main Ave. N. 681-6611 Thief River Falls Sales and held on Wednesday, March starting Marketing We Buy Or Offer Quick Cash Secured Loans! 31, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran th [email protected] Church in Thief River Falls. • GUNS • GOLD • DIAMONDS • SILVER Friday, November 6 TOOLS • AND MUCH MORE at 6:00 P.M. Badger man ALL TRANSACTIONS CONFIDENTIAL WE PAY CASH FOR GUNS, GOLD & SILVER!! PROGRESSIVE BINGO dies in starting with 53 numbers for $400, progressive to $500 accident Broadway Station Bar & Grill ACCESS CONTROL Sponsored by St. Hilaire Community Club A Badger man died Mon- (A-01076-002) day night after his vehicle rolled northeast of Middle ALARM River. 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Fit window in Clerks Office (no window in presently) and replace existing 4:00 - 6:30 pm windows (13# in total) on North, East Elevations and South Elevation. St. Hilaire Community Center 4. Remove existing siding on North and East Elevations of City Hall, Fire Dept. and Event Hall all the way up to Cenex. 5. Replace with 2x4 all supporting framework for siding and insulate, use a Freewill Offering treated 2x10 at sidewalk level to allow for movement of sidewalks. Take Out/Curbside Orders Only 6. Replace existing siding as per plan and make good to existing door jambs due to COVID restrictions 0% at Fire Hall. 48mo./O.A.C. 7. Level up canopy over East Double doors and replace shingles and fascia and soffit. PAGHETTI OMEMADE AUCE Ariens Snow Blowers 8. Replace existing downspouts into drainage outlets in sidewalk. S , H S , GARLIC BREAD, COOKIES With the sidewalks being replaced by the County this coming summer, close contact with Erik Hove the County engineer is advised Tel: (218) 253-2697. Doors to be replaced by TRF Glass, will be installed first. ALTERNATE Proceeds pay for equipment & supplies for Contact Derek Cross DELIVERY PO Box 190 St. Hilaire Fire/Rescue/EMS Response SYSTEM HAMMS REPAIR Oklee, MN 56742 218-745-4298 218-796-5183 Warren, MN hammsrepair.net 218-277-0131 Northern Watch ~ Page 4 CAR CARE Saturday, April 3, 2021

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Sum- Catch-and-release walleye ways, we will monitor the to protect walleye. As water More information about opportunities is available on mer will bring catch-and-re- fishing will resume on Fri- factors that determine the temperature increases, so fishing regulations on Mille the DNR website. lease walleye fishing, with a day, July 16, and continue state’s walleye take through- does hooking mortality — the mid-season closure, before through Wednesday, Sept. out the open water season.” tendency for fish to die after the potential for a one-fish 15. The state and the eight being caught and released. DNR to lead invasive limit returns in the fall. After opening weekend, Chippewa bands that have Protecting walleye during “Lower walleye harvest fishing hours on Mille Lacs treaty fishing rights agreed this vulnerable period can this winter is allowing us to Lake will be 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mille Lacs could sustain a allow for many weeks of har- carp removal effort offer some open-water wall- for all species. Beginning state harvest of up to 87,800 vest during cooler times of Beginning April 5, the ing commercial fishing oper- eye harvest this year,” said Saturday, June 5, muskel- pounds of walleye this year, the year. Minnesota Department of ations and others who might Brad Parsons, fisheries sec- lunge and northern pike an- unchanged from 2020. Dur- To help avoid incidental Natural Resources will lead be affected to inform them of tion manager for the Min- glers using artificial lures or ing the 2020 season, state-li- catch of walleye during the an intensive invasive carp re- the effort and share the ex- nesota Department of sucker minnows longer than censed anglers took 66,748 two-week closure, fishing for moval effort in Pool 8 of the pected long-term benefits. Natural Resources. “We’re 8 inches can fish after 10 pounds and tribal fishing any species with certain Mississippi River near La The MUM method, devel- glad Mille Lacs anglers will p.m. took 33,113 pounds. kinds of bait will be re- Crosse, Wis. The innovative oped by the USGS, uses block have the chance to keep a The one-fish walleye limit This year’s winter walleye stricted. Anglers targeting Modified Unified Method nets to create compartments walleye on opening weekend is scheduled to resume harvest was about 16,000 northern pike and muskel- (MUM) combines netting and or “cells” from which the fish and Memorial Day weekend Thursday, Sept. 16, through pounds, about half of what it lunge can use sucker min- herding techniques to drive can be driven. The USGS — two of the most popular Tuesday, Nov. 30. During the was in 2020. Lower catch nows longer than 8 inches. and concentrate invasive then uses electrofishing times to fish during the year. late season, the DNR also rates for anglers, combined But anglers targeting other carp from a large area of boats and boats outfitted We also hope to be able to will allow anglers to fish with fewer people fishing, fish may not use live, dead, water into a small zone for with underwater speakers to allow some harvest this fall.” from 6 a.m. to midnight. caused harvest to return to preserved or parts of min- removal. herd carp from each cell. The one-fish walleye limit “Our projections strongly normal levels after a big nows, night crawlers, worms, This is the first time the When a cell is cleared, an- will be in place from Satur- suggest that fall harvest can spike last year. That drop in leeches or crayfish. MUM method has been used other net is used to close the day, May 15, through Mon- occur,” Parsons said. “How- walleye take gave the DNR “Our goal with these regu- in Minnesota or Wisconsin cell and prevent the fish from day, May 31. Walleye fishing ever, predicting fishing pres- more flexibility to implement lations is to meet the state’s waters and the first time it returning. This process is re- will be catch-and-release sure, catch rates and a one-fish limit during the treaty obligations while also has been used anywhere as peated one cell at a time, from Tuesday, June 1, weather involves some un- early season and plan one for providing the best possible an early detection and rapid gradually reducing the area through Wednesday, June 30. certainty, so we want people the late season. experience for anglers, recog- response technique. The available to the carp and con- A two-week closure — imple- to recognize that the fall har- Even with the drop in win- nizing that fishing and the DNR is conducting this work centrating the fish into a har- in partnership with the Wis- vest removal area, where a consin Department of Natu- large commercial seine will DNR seeking public comment on proposed ral Resources, the U.S. be used to draw out the con- Geological Survey (USGS) gregated fish. Native fish do and the U.S. Fish and not seem to respond in the waterfowl regulations through April 11 Wildlife Service. same way as the invasive This MUM exercise was carp, preferring to hide, People have through Sun- ments on the Minnesota De- south waterfowl hunting Proposal details are avail- designed as part of a re- rather than run, from the day, April 11, to submit com- partment of Natural Re- zones, as follows: able on DNR’s waterfowl sponse to the capture of 39 sound stimulus. sources’ proposed waterfowl North zone: Keeping a 60- management page for review silver carp and 12 grass carp Five invasive carp previ- hunting regulations and sea- day season with no split. The prior to the meeting. The in Pool 8 in March 2020. To ously tagged with acoustic TRF SPORTS sons. Comments may be sub- 2021 season dates would be page also provides a link to date in 2021, there have been transmitters will comple- mitted by completing on Saturday, Sept. 25, to Tues- register for the meeting and eight additional invasive ment this effort by increasing Saturday, April 2 online comment form day, Nov. 23. logistical instructions. carp captured in or near Pool effectiveness of targeting fish n Baseball - NCTC at Riverland through Sunday, April 11. Central zone: Keeping a The DNR developed the 1 p.m./3 p.m. DH 8. The goal is to remove inva- in Pool 8 and providing in- The DNR is proposing the 60-day season with a five-day waterfowl regulation propos- sive carp present in Pool 8, sights into their movements Thursday, April 8 following regulatory changes split. The 2021 season dates als after public engagement n Baseball - LHS at Warroad curb the potential for inva- and other behaviors. 4:30 p.m. and seasons: would be Saturday, Sept. 25, efforts during the past few sive carp reproduction, and The DNR and other agen- Friday, April 9 • Increasing the Canada to Sunday, Oct. 3, and Satur- months, which included an prevent their establishment cies will report the results n Softball - LHS at Moorhead 4 goose bag limit to five birds day, Oct. 9, to Sunday, Nov. online questionnaire, direct in the Upper Mississippi when the operation and fol- p.m. per day for the entire season; 28. staff outreach and a hunter River Basin. The operation low-up analyses are com- n Tennis - LHS Boys at Virginia • Extending legal shoot- South zone: Implementing attitude survey. will also yield more detailed plete. Triangular TBD. ing hours to sunset for the a 60-day season with a five- Input received during the information about any cur- Invasive carp captures entire season, eliminating day split rather than the 12- meeting will be considered, rent invasive carp presence must be reported to the DNR Thief River the 4 p.m. early season clo- day split implemented the but people participating in in Pool 8. immediately. Call 651-587- sure; past nine years. The 2021 the town hall are also en- This thorough search and 2781 or email invasivecarp. Golf Club open • Implementing a five- season dates would be Satur- couraged to submit their removal effort will last for [email protected]. Take a day early teal season (Sept. 4 day, Sept. 25, to Sunday, Oct. complete comments online. seven to 10 days. Progressive photo and transport the carp for business - Sept. 8) as an experimental 3, and Saturday, Oct. 9, to The public comment pe- areas of Pool 8 will be closed to the nearest DNR fisheries regulation for up to three Sunday, Nov. 28. riod for these proposed for one to three days during office or arrange for it to be The Thief River Golf Club years; The DNR will discuss the changes concludes, Sunday, this time, temporarily sus- picked up by a DNR official. opened for business at noon • Allowing statewide over- proposals at a virtual town April 11. The DNR will con- pending commercial fishing More information about Friday, April 2. All 18 holes water goose hunting during hall meeting from 6-8 p.m. on sider all input received and and recreational use of por- invasive carp is available on are available to play, plus the the early September season; Thursday, April 1. People can finalize regulations and sea- tions of Pool 8. The operation the DNR invasive carp web- pro shop and driving range and join by computer, mobile de- son dates in early summer. will pause on Saturdays and page. are now open. Please call the • Establishing season vice or phone to learn, com- Changes to hunting regula- Sundays, due to typically pro shop at 21-681-2955 to dates through the 2024 sea- ment and ask questions tions may go in place as early higher weekend boat traffic. book a tee time or rent a cart. son for the north, central and about the proposed changes. as fall 2021. The DNR has been contact-

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Pioneers go 1-3 in season opening series It was a whirlwind open- eight runs over the first two being locked in on every The Pioneers managed just starts. It’s just a matter of runs, 2 earned runs, 1 walk, 3 strike- ing weekend for the North- innings. The Ironmen an- pitch. A lot of our younger four hits and struck out 13 getting them stretched out to outs. land Community & Technical swered with a run in the guys had that learning mo- times against Vermilion throw more into the middle Offensive highlights - (VCC) Ter- ren Sugita 3/4, home run, double, 2 College baseball team, which third and seven runs in the ment right away.” game three starter Ryan innings.” runs, 3 RBI; Jonathan Leon 3/4, dou- hosted back-to-back double fourth to tie the game at 8-8. The Pioneers had a strong Kling, who was virtually un- The Pioneers are back in ble, 3 runs, 2 RBI; Jacob Worley 2/4, headers against Vermilion The Pioneers regained the game at the plate with a total hittable in his complete game action this weekend as they double, run; Graham Porter 2/3, dou- Community College on Sat- lead in the bottom of the fifth of 10 hits. Hunter Yutrzenka, effort. head to Austin to face River- ble, RBI; (NCTC) Brett Fetting 2/3, urday, March 27 and Sunday, with a three-run inning and Colby Wooten and Agustin The Pioneers got back on land Community College. run, stolen base, RBI; Hunter March 28. While it was the the Ironmen again answered Sanchez hit doubles, Gabe track in game four of the “Riverland’s going to be Yutrzenka 3/4, run, RBI; Carlos Ve- lazquez 1/3, 2 RBI. first live action of the year for with three in the top of the Montilla hit a triple, Carlos weekend series. They scored tough,” said Schumacher. the Pioneers, the Ironmen sixth to tie the game at 11-11. Velazquez hit a home run a single tally in the bottom of “They are always a well Game 3 came into the weekend series The Ironmen broke the 11- and Christian Rodridguez hit the first and added four more coached team.” 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E with a 4-2 record. 11 tie in the top of the sev- a pair of home runs while runs in the third to go up 5- VCC 2 0 0 0 3 3 0 8 12 2 The four-game set was a enth, scoring eight runs to go going 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs. 0. The Ironmen started to Game 1 NCTC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 late addition to the Pioneers’ up 19-11, and they limited Northland starting pitcher come back with two runs in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Pitching - (VCC) Ryan Kling - W, 7 VCC 0 0 1 7 0 3 8 19 11 4 IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 earned runs, 0 baseball schedule. Coaches of the Pioneers to a two-run Adam Berg went three and a the fourth inning to chase NCTC 5 3 0 0 3 0 2 13 10 3 walks, 13 strikeouts; (NCTC) Joseph the teams agreed to the four- rally in the bottom of the sev- third innings. He struck out Northland starting pitcher Pitching - (VCC) Steven Peterson Lopez - L, 4 IP, 7 hits, 2 runs, 2 game series on Thursday af- enth for 19-13 win. two batters and allowed Dustin Osland from the 2 IP, 10 hits, 8 runs, 6 earned runs, 1 earned runs, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts; ternoon and all of the “Overall, it was an alright seven runs, two of which game. Sanchez came on in re- walk, 2 strikeouts; Andrew Birko 3 IP, Cody Horn 3 IP, 7 hits, 6 runs, 4 logistical pieces were final- weekend. We came out really were earned. Logan Kir- lief in the fourth to put out 2 hits, 3 runs, 0 earned runs, 3 walks, earned runs, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts. ized over the next 24 hours. hot and swung the bats well choffner took the loss. He the fire and pitched two 6 strikeouts; Vance Kleinschimidt - W, Offensive highlights - (VCC) Jacob Northland dropped the early,” said Northland Head pitched one inning and al- scoreless innings. He was 2 IP, 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 0 Worley 3/4, double, 2 runs, 2 RBI; walks, 1 strikeout; (NCTC) Adam Cameron Peterson 2/3, 2 runs; Ter- first three games of the se- Coach Sam Schumacher. “We lowed three runs on two hits, charged with two runs in the Berg 3.1 IP, 5 hits, 7 runs, 2 earned ren Sugita 2/4, double, run, 2 RBI; ries, falling by scores of 19- had five runs in the first. A with three strikouts. seventh inning but left with runs, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts; Mel (NCTC) Gabe Montilla 1/3; Mel 13, 8-5 and 8-0, before home run, a triple and an The Pioneers led early in the lead and was credited Robertson 0.2 IP, 0 hits, 1 run, 1 Robertson 1/3, stolen base; Colby salvaging the finale by a 6-5 extra base hit. The guys game two, with a single tally with the win. earned run, 3 walks; Logan Kir- Wooten 1/3. score. learned some valuable les- in the bottom of the first. The Yutrzenka was on the hill choffner - L, 1 IP, 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 The Pioneers got off to a sons in the importance of teams traded scores in the for the final three outs. He earned runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts; Game 4 Colby Wooten 1.2 IP, 7 hits, 8 runs, 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E strong start in game one with playing seven innings and second inning, with the Pio- allowed one run on one hit earned runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout; Gun- VCC 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 5 7 4 neers holding a 2-1 edge and struck out one batter to ner Zutz 0.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 NCTC 1 0 4 0 1 0 x 6 9 1 through two innings, before pick up the save. earned runs, 1 walk. Pitching - (VCC) Jakob Wiirre - L, Gators advance to the Ironmen took the lead for “We did a good job of being Offensive highlights - (VCC) Ter- 4 IP, 6 hits, 6 runs, 2 earned runs, 1 good with two runs in the top resilient and working our ren Sugita 2/5, home run, 3 runs, 2 walk, 3 strikeouts; Terren Sugita 2 IP, of the third. Vermilion added way back and executing RBI; Jacob Worley 3/4, 2 doubles, 2 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 earned runs, 3 walks, runs, 2 RBI; Jakob Wiire 2/5, 2 dou- 4 strikeouts; (NCTC) Dustin Osland state semifinals to its lead with three runs in some small ball in the last bles, 3 runs, 2 RBI; (NCTC) Christian 3.1 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 the fifth and two more in the game to scratch out a win in Rodriguez 3/3, 2 home runs, 3 runs, strikeouts; Agustin Sanchez - W, 2.2 Deer River (20-2); 3. Badger/Green- Badger/Greenbush-Middle seventh on its way to an 8-5 the final game of the series,” 4 RBI; Carlos Velazquez 1/2, home IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 0 earned runs, 0 walks River knocked off Deer River bush-Middle River (19-3); 4. Hancock (17-5). win. Schumacher said. “We know run, run, 3 RBI; Gabe Montilla 1/5, 1 strikeout; Hunter Yutrzenka - S, 1 58-52 in the first round of the ■ South seeds - 1. Legacy Chris- Vermilion’s Jacob Worley there’s a lot of things we triple. IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 0 earned runs, 0 Class A Boys Basketball tian Academy (20-1); 2. Central Min- pitched a complete game for could do better to flip the re- walks, 1 strikeout. State Tournament at Pequot nesota Christian (18-4); 3. Sleepy the win, allowing five runs, sult in our favor.” Game 2 Offensive highlights - (VCC) Ter- Lakes High School. Eye/Saint Mary’s (19-3); 4. Hayfield 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E ren Sugita 2/4, double, 2 RBI; (18-4). two of which were earned, on Schumacher was pleased VCC 0 1 2 0 3 0 2 8 13 5 Cameron Peterson 2/2, run, stolen Trailing by six after the ■ Quarterfinals - Hancock 57, 10 hits, with seven strikeouts with the way his team’s NCTC 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 5 12 1 base, RBI; (NCTC) Colby Wooten first 18 minutes of play, the Nevis 50 (at Perham); Sleepy and two walks. starting pitchers pitched Pitching - (VCC) Jacob Worley - 3/3, 2 runs, 2 RBI; Hunter Yutrzenka Gators held the Warriors to Eye/Saint Mary’s 86, Central Min- The Pioneers couldn’t get early in the games. W, 7 IP, 10 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned 1/3, double, run, walk, RBI; Christian just 17 points in the second nesota Christian 73 (at Mankato runs, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts; (NCTC) Rodriguez 1/3, double, 2 runs, 2 RBI. East); Hayfield 62, Legacy Christian anything going in game three “The arms threw well. I half. of the series when the teams was pleased with our Vince Spicuzza - L, 5 IP, 9 hits, 6 Academy 43 (at Rochester Mayo); runs, 4 earned runs, 0 walks, 5 strike- With the win, the Gators BGMR 58, Deer River 52 (at Pequot took the field for another starters,” Schumacher said. outs; Carter Anderson 2 IP, 4 hits, 2 advance to the state semifi- Lakes). double header on Sunday. “They all got us off to good nals on Wednesday, April 7 at ■ Semifinals, Wednesday, April 7 at Target Center - Hancock vs. Sleepy the Target Center. They will Eye/Saint Mary’s 10 a.m.; Hayfield face Hayfield, who upset pre- vs. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River viously unbeaten Heritage noon. Christian Academy 62-43. ■ Championship - Saturday, April 10 at Target Center 1 p.m. Class AA State Tournament Scoring ■ North seeds - 1. Minneapolis 1 2 T North (14-1); 2. North Annandale (18- BGMR...... 29 29 58 1); 3. Fergus Falls (15-7); 4. Moose Deer River ...... 35 17 52 DON’T LOSE IT ALL TO Lake/Willow River (18-3). 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Section 8A Girls Basketball rosa vs. Sleepy Eye/St. Mary’s 10 At the workshop we will discuss several topics including: ■ Championship, Friday, March 26 a.m.; Minneota vs. Mountain Iron- at Ralph Engelstad Arena, Thief River Buhl noon. Falls - East No. 2 Cass Lake-Bena ■ Championship - Friday, April 9 at • What are the 7 Costly mistakes families make in their estate plans? 65, West No. 1 Stephen-Argyle 55. Target Center (1 p.m.) Section 8AA Girls Basketball Class AA State Tournament • PROBATE - what is it, why does everyone want to AVOID it? ■ Championship, Thursday, March ■ North seeds - 1. Albany; 2. Prov- 25 - South No. 2 Pelican Rapids 52, idence Academy; 3. Duluth Marshall; • How do I ensure my children don’t waste or lose their inheritance? South No. 1 Fergus Falls 46. 4. Pelican Rapids. ■ South seeds - 1. New London- • If I die first, and my spouse remarries, will my kids still get the money? Class A State Tournament Spicer; 2. Minnehaha Academy; 3. ■ North seeds - 1. Belgrade- Glenco-Silver Lake; 4. Lake City. • How do I leave my money to my kids whom are financially irresponsible? Brooten-Elrosa; 2. Mountain Iron- ■ Quarterfinals, Tuesday, March 30 Buhl; 3. Cass Lake-Bena; 4. West - Albany 41, Pelican Rapids 12; Glen- • How you may be able to qualify and use Medicaid to pay for nursing home Central Area. coe-Silver Lake 58, South Minnehaha ■ South seeds - 1. Minneota; 2. Academy 57; New London-Spicer 78, expenses which are over $10,500 per month locally. Mayer Lutheran; 3. Sleepy Eye/St. Lake City 49; Providence Academy Mary’s; 4. Houston. 94, Duluth Marshall 91. • And more... ■ Quarterfinals - Belgrade Brooten ■ Semifinals - Tuesday, April 6 at Elrosa 76, West Central Area 71; Min- Target Center - Albany vs. Glencoe- neota 67, Houston 34; Mountain Iron- Silver Lake 2 p.m.; New London- Buhl 50, Cass Lake-Bena 49; Sleepy Spicer vs. Providence Academy 5 Eye/St. Mary’s 77, Mayer Lutheran p.m. 65. ■ Championship - Friday, April 9 at ■ Semifinals, Tuesday, April 6 at Target Center(3 p.m.) Target Center - Belgrade Brooten El- DATES & TIMES: Green Wave advance LIVE to semifinals at state Webinar Wednesday hockey tournament Tuesday April 7, 2021 April 6, 2021 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. East Grand Forks, the Academy 8, Northern Lakes 0; East at German Law Group Section 8A representative at Grand Forks 8, Litchfield/Dassel- Cokato 1; Dodge County 7, Herman- the 2021 Class A Boys town 3; Little Falls 2, Delano 1. Social distance guidelines will be followed. Hockey State Tournament, n Semifinals, Friday, April 2 at advanced to the semifinal Xcel Energy Center - East Grand round with an 8-1 win over Forks vs. Gentry Academy 11 a.m.; Dodge County vs. Little Falls 1 p.m. Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato in n Championship, Saturday, April Tuesday’s quarterfinal 3 at Xcel Energy Center (6 p.m.) round. The third-seeded Class AA State Tournament Green Wave faced second n Seeds - 1. Eden Prairie (18-1- 2); 2. Hill-Murray (18-2-0); 3. Lakeville seeded Gentry Academy in South (18-0-2); 4. Maple Grove (20- Friday’s semifinal round. 1-0); 5. Andover (18-2-1); Unseeded Moorhead, the Section - Wayzata (13-5-2), Moorhead (13-7- 8AA representative, was 1), St. Thomas Academy (13-4-3). n Quarterfinals, Wednesday, eliminated from the Class AA March 31 at Xcel Energy Center - state tournament with a 4-2 Lakeville South 4, Moorhead 2; Eden loss to Lakeville South on Prairie 6, St. Thomas Academy 2; Wednesday. Maple Grove 5, Andover 2; Wayzata over Hill-Murray due to COVID-19 protocols. Section 8A n Semifinals - Friday, April 2 at n Championship, Thursday, Xcel Energy Center - Wayzata vs. March 25 - East Grand Forks 5, War- Lakeville South 6 p.m.; Eden Prairie road 4 (2OT) vs. Maple Grove 8 p.m. Section 8AA n Saturday, April 3 at Xcel En- n Championship, Thursday, ergy Center (8 p.m.) March 25 - Moorhead 5, Roseau 1. Class A State Tournament n Seeds - 1. Hermantown (19-1- 0); 2. Gentry Academy (16-0-0); 3. East Grand Forks (13-8-0); 4. Little Falls (13-4-1); 5. Delano (14-6-1); Un- seeded - Northern Lakes (18-3-0), Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato (18-8-2), Dodge County (17-3-1). n Quarterfinals, Tuesday, March facebook.com/trftimes 30 at Xcel Energy Center - Gentry 2021 PENNINGTON COUNTY OKLEE Page 8 NORTHERN WATCH Saturday, April 3, 2021 BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION TOWNSHIP/CITY DATE TIME Silverton April 19 10:00 A.M. LUMBER, INC Kratka April 19 11:15 A.M. Star April 19 1:15 P.M. Reiner April 19 2:30 P.M. Goodridge Twp. - at Goodridge Senior Center April 19 4:00 P.M. Goodridge City - at Goodridge Senior Center April 19 5:00 P.M. Smiley April 20 10:00 A.M. Numedal April 21 2:30 P.M. Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room Polk Centre April 21 4:00 P.M. EDITORIAL OPINIONS Sanders April 21 5:15 P.M. Norden April 22 8:15 A.M. Bray April 22 9:30 A.M. Dave Hill, Editor ~ e-mail: [email protected] River Falls - at St. Hilaire City Hall April 22 6:00 P.M. North April 26 10:00 A.M. Complete Line Of Rocksbury April 27 10:00 A.M. St. Hilaire April 28 8:15 A.M. Editorial opinion published under this heading is intended to stimulate opinion of other staff members. Opinions in items from other publica- Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room Building Materials thinking and discussion among our readers. Unless speci fied other - tions may not coincide with the editor’s own views but are offered for Black River April 28 9:15 A.M. wise, the editorials are written by Editor Dave Hill and do not represent their general interest. Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room Wyandotte April 28 10:15 A.M. I wonder if that isn’t the way many Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room Itching to get Mayfield April 28 11:15 A.M. farm kids learn, and those experiences and Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room in the field memories now line their pockets. I suspect Deer Park April 28 1:00 P.M. a lot of farmers and farm kids are now dig- Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room Pockets and memories. Isn’t it interest- ging into their pockets for those memories. Hickory April 28 2:00 P.M. ing how we can forget something, only to Fewer and fewer people grow up on Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room PH: 218-796-5131 Highlanding April 28 3:00 P.M. resurrect the memory like we just dug into farms today so there were fewer people in Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room 877-796-5131 a pocket and pulled it out, and it comes out the world who have had these types of ex- Cloverleaf April 28 4:00 P.M. almost as fresh and as new as the day it periences and memories. I have very few Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room 301 Lambert Street, was created? experiences on a farm, and I’ve never given Thief River Falls May 11 9:00 A.M. Amos was always unapologetically self much thought to tillage patterns. Because Open Book at Government Center Meeting Room of this discussion, I had to look up informa- County Board of Appeal June 14 6:00 P.M. Oklee, MN 56742 sufficient. Unless too impossible, he’d do & EqualizationAt Government Center Meeting Room any and all tasks on the farm himself. Only tion about tillage patterns. I suspect it’s not Pennington County Association of Townships www.okleelumber.com on rare occasions would he allow a nephew a subject that many people, people who David Erickson Secretary-Treasurer or someone else an opportunity to help. I have never lived on a farm, consider. For should have put the word help in quotes, as those neophytes like me, the optimal tillage Amos always discovered he’d have to re-do pattern is pretty important, and there are the task he allowed his nephews to do. If all kinds of patterns that achieve all man- you want a job done right, do it yourself. ner of purposes. Giving consideration to Otherwise, you’d be better off going to the patterns reduces such things like time Be part of cafe for pie and coffee. spent on nonproductive work, fuel costs, While reflecting on Amos and a life well wear and tear on machinery, and it helps lived … and lived his way, a nephew said he reduce erosion and, I suspect, can even re- was once allowed to till up the soil on Amos’ sult in better performing crops. Community Radio! farm. Amos left him specific instructions on Hmm. You can, or I can, learn some- how to drive the tractor, what direction to thing new every day. Though I also learned till and how to sight in on familiar land- that the auto-steer on modern tractors PODCAST marks to keep a straight furrow. “I’d swear today may mean fewer experiences like the Call 683-8587 that I kept the tractor straight, but when I above for kids who grow up on farms, I’m ON-AIR turned to survey my work, the lines were sure there are lots of ways to mess up a crooked,” he said. The nephew indicated chore. that at the time he was frustrated and re- For those of us who don’t live on farms ally embarrassed. But, apparently, Amos and never have, I believe there are a lot of didn’t seem to mind. Amos smiled, climbed things that take place on a farm that many onto the tractor and re-did the work. The of us never even consider or, in fact, would nephew later learned Amos had expected even know to think about. 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The aver- an underlying medical con- age person survived without dition, good for you. If you major problems. For some feel superior or more worthy people, the coronavirus was because you do not have a deadly. Those who were im- complicating factor, maybe pacted little by the coron- you should try a few steps in by avirus were thankful; the shoes of someone who Grant however, some were indig- does. Please remember that Nelson nant at the inconvenience a body mass index over 30 they suffered from efforts to carried with it a 300 percent prevent passing the disease greater chance of hospital- to those who were very sus- ization for the obese person. I feel like we are moving ceptible through social isola- Go check your personal BMI, forward at an increasing tion and wearing masks, or your spouse’s, or your par- rate. The last year has pre- along with effects of those ents’. Maybe your compas- sented itself as anything actions. These effects would sion was a benefit to from a dark, motionless include loss of income, loss of someone you know and love. dream to hopeful highs and social contact and loss of op- I even see remarks on so- low valleys as the numbers portunity. cial media that seem to dis- of new COVID-19 cases in- I felt fortunate to be count a human death creased. People to whom I strong, and asked to display because they lived in long- have spoken seem to gener- my strength by being protec- term care. What does this ally feel optimistic as tive of those who were weak mean? Does this mean that COVID-19 seems to now - at least in the context of the older we become, the less move into a prevention/vac- this virus. I mean, when the our lives are valued? Does it cination state. I will not talk wolves threaten a herd of mean that a developmen- about the physical effects of buffalo, the strong ones cir- tally disabled person’s life is the coronavirus, just the so- cle the frail. Isn’t that the less important? All life is im- cial dynamics as we move way it should be? Do the portant; to believe any dif- forward. strong buffalo complain that ferently is arrogance. It is The last year was painful. they could not graze while also wildly incorrect. In my life, I always hope for they protected those who If compassion is sympa- some sort of knowledge to re- might have died? Masks and thy for the pain of others, sult from my own pain. I isolation worked well to- maybe empathy is as impor- hope we learn from the col- gether but were not enough tant. To understand what it lective pain we have experi- on their own. They had to be means to face the ultimate enced the last year. I have used together and were part vulnerability of death may learned something about of our sacrifice to not over- create the kind of courage to compassion because of the whelm hospitals and reduce show true compassion. I pandemic. the death rate. want to arrive at a point In the case of COVID-19, There were those who where I can forget this pan- most people did not experi- even focused on the fact that demic, and I am not pre- ence more than some typical COVID-19 deaths mostly in- pared to forget my cold or flu-like symptoms. cluded those who had under- humanity. Some people never had lying medical conditions. If you have passed 50 without Saturday, April 3, 2021 NORTHERN WATCH Page 9 Floyd B. Olson Park parking lot not to be sold/Continued (Continued from Page 1) the people communicating especially when considering area. He also referred to the lot has apparently been in (R-2). Howe voted in favor of the potential sale. Holmer with Lorenson were against the city’s strategic plan and city’s plans to offer electric existence for about 50 years. the first reading while heard from individuals who selling the parking lot. How- the 2022 city budget. vehicle charging stations in Howe seemed to suggest Aarestad opposed it. The noted a building would de- ever, he noted people were Another possibility was the parking lot. that the parking lot is still then-council voted 4-4 to tract from the nearby park. pleased about the potential raised. Bolduc raised the Narverud also responded, classified as dedicated park- hold the first reading to re- A common message provided construction of a bathroom possibility of eliminating the noting the car show is one land. Even though council zone Somerset Park, which to Holmer was that the at the park. parking lot altogether. “It’s way for the downtown area members weren’t consider- is located near Black Cat. parking lot would be gone Lorenson raised the pos- an eyesore,” he said. “I’d to see more usage. He added ing the sale of a park in this Given that vote, Somerset forever once it’s sold. sibility of asking the public, rather see a park with big that the city can provide the instance, Howe, who is a re- Park remains green space. Howe and council mem- on a ballot, if a bathroom oaks.” parking lot and adjacent tired city Parks and Recre- In this instance, the Com- ber Mike Lorenson also re- and picnic shelter should be In the past, the Street downtown streets for the car ation Department employee, mittee of the Whole has ceived mixed messages from built at the park. Wizards Car Club has show. said selling a park would come to a consensus about the public. However, the ma- Holmer replied that he hosted car shows in the Others use the parking mean that every park would denying the request to pur- jority were against selling doesn’t think that the city is parking lot. Bolduc noted lot. Prudhomme said the be open to be sold. chase the parking lot. How- the parking lot. Out of the able to ask such a question that car shows could instead parking lot is well utilized Howe and Aarestad soon ever, Howe asked about the people communicating with on the ballot. He indicated be held outside of Ralph En- during Everybody’s Market quibbled about Howe’s past, next time someone ap- Howe, one resident advised that stimulus funding may gelstad Arena. in September and the Thief unrelated vote regarding the proaches city leaders with a Howe to sell the parking lot. be able to be used for the “Automobiles aren’t going River Falls Farmers Market, first reading to rezone Som- similar request. Holmer The resident also suggested construction of a bathroom away,” replied Holmer, who which is held June through erset Park in February 2020. replied that it could be a dif- building a swimming pool and picnic shelter. Holmer added that the parking lot September. At that time, the council con- ferent council. there. also encouraged the council enables people to utilize the Another issue was raised sidered rezoning the park as A little more than 50% of to think about its priorities, park and the downtown by the council. The parking General Residential District

UMC Animal Science program is busy/Continued (Continued from Page 1) and management aspects of staff to assist as well as oth- animals. She said, while work with a horse that only for a few weeks,” Over- three years later to accom- the animal and horse indus- ers in their group, so they UMN Crookston has only you’ve known for a while — gaard said. modate a growing academic try while maintaining can observe. It’s a really been foaling for the last two perhaps since it was born, if program for an ever growing strong relationships with af- great experience for them to years, there is great poten- industry with the latest in- filiated agriculture indus- have.” tial for the students and our formation technologies used tries. It is those The aftercare of the partners. “We would love by faculty, staff and students relationships created that neonate foal and postpartum more opportunities to aid ED!!! to take care of the univer- provides a broad-based man- mare is just as important as our community, region and RIV sity’s herd of 45 horses. agement education, which students monitor them state,” she said. AR 45’ HQ used Nicky Overgaard, alum- appeals to employers. closely for their complete Among other things, both ST nus and instructor of equine Both degrees, equine sci- health and wellbeing. Overgaard and Bradford JU science at UMN Crookston, ence and animal science Overgaard said these said the foaling, calving and EXCELLENT condition said the equine science team coursework include com- mares are on campus from lambing teach students an- uses live-streaming video puter and communications partners who are looking for other dynamic piece of the containers technologies throughout the training, sales, and business a safe environment for their industry. “It is exciting to Only foaling season. “These management. Other re- horses are on our campus for quired coursework is tradi- two reasons, first to provide tional to livestock, but a comfortable environment students have the option of 4 1 LEFT for our partners’ animals taking courses specific to during birth and to provide their interests. Options also a variety of teachable mo- exist for students who wish ments for our students. to pursue pre-veterinary Hands-on is certainly the studies. UMN Crookston’s key within our equine pro- pre-vet emphasis, which is a gram,” Overgaard said. science-based program, in- Bradford said, “Our cludes curriculum needed to equine science, equine busi- get into veterinary college. ness management, animal Through these hands-on ac- science and pre-veterinary tivities, students gain an degrees provide a broad- extra edge by getting their based management educa- hands on the animals for tion which appeals to labs in every equine and an- CALL MIKE DESAUTEL employers.” She went on to imal science class. TODAY say that UMN Crookston “They not only help in the graduates understand and birthing process, but also as- 701.360.1441 [email protected] are able to manage the daily sist in breeding, genetics, nutrition, health, and exer- nutrition, basic animal han- (located in our Thief River Falls cise/training needs of the an- dling skills, vaccinations, container yard) imals in their care. and many other skills “The knowledge and needed to be successful upon skills necessary to succeed entry into a DVM program,” in equine or equine-related Bradford said. careers is what you’ll find Overgaard said, “The stu- here,” said Overgaard. dents monitor the mares Top it off with the busi- closely during foal watch. University of Minnesota Crookston students dried a newly ness and management expe- When she’s close, the stu- rience necessary to operate dents will take turns staying born foal of a mare. Students majoring in animal and equine science participate in hands-on learning, especially during an equine or related busi- overnight with her. Once City Of Thief River Falls ness. Both said the pro- parturition begins, the stu- the month of March, when they are in the heart of caring for grams focus on the business dent will call faculty and newborns in several barns. (Submitted) PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

The City of Thief River Falls, MN is accepting applications for /Continued a full-time Public Works Director. The Director will perform COVID: There’s good news and bad news complex professional and administrative functions directing (Continued from Page 1) have been a total of 425 cent (4,150 started). cine series. The state also the operations of the Public Works Department. Position is reason for concern. The cases and 22 deaths. In Mar- Statewide announced the seven-day responsible for Engineering, Government Buildings, Building seven-day positivity rate, for shall County, there have As of Wednesday, Min- average for doses adminis- Official, Storm Water Utility, Street, Sanitation and Park example, climbed to 5.3 per- been 825 cases and 16 nesota had recorded tered is now more than Departments, and exercising supervisory authority directly or cent, which is above the cau- deaths. In Pennington 1,658,176 individuals hav- 44,000 per day, an all-time through subordinate employees. This position is an exempt tion level, and the highest County there have been ing received at least one vac- high. salaried position and will work irregular work hours. rate since Jan. 22. The case 1,476 cases and 18 deaths. cine dose, and 1,031,749 growth, which is a measure In Red Lake County, there having completed the vac- Preference will be given to those with an engineering of cases per 100,000 resi- have been 373 cases and five background. dents, is at 22.6 percent, deaths. In Roseau County, which puts the state in the there have been 1,868 cases 10-digit dialing will soon Application, supplemental application and full job high risk level. The number and 18 deaths. description and benefits are available at www.citytrf.net of new COVID hospital ad- As of Wednesday, 48 per- be required in 218/Continued or at the City Administrator’s Office. missions per 100,000 resi- cent of residents of Kittson Applications will be accepted no later than Noon on dents (another seven-day County had received the (Continued from Page 1) begun sending out notices to rolling average) is above the vaccine (1,670 started); Mar- • Any 211, 311, 411, 511, callers. The information for April 22, 2021 at the City Administrator’s Office, caution level and just below shall County 38 percent 611 or 811 services available this story came from a notice 405 3rd Street East, PO Box 528, the high risk level. (2,817 started); Pennington in the community can still sent out to CenturyLink cus- Thief River Falls MN 56701. In northwestern Min- County 39 percent (4,327 be reached by dialing these tomers. The City of Thief River Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. nesota, the virus has exacted started); Red Lake County three-digit codes. a high toll this past year. 47 percent (1,485 started); Area providers have In Kittson County, there and Roseau County 34 per-

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visibility was poor due to mile west of Mentor, mostly Join us for a series of webinars led by well-known experts in their Fire burns more heavy smoke from the grass between U.S. Highway 2 than 10,000 acres fire. and Polk County Road 45. respective areas. There is no cost for these webinars, but participants must The sheriff’s office indi- Wildland fire crews and register since space is limited. See below for the dates, times, and topics. cated that Mark Johnson, 12 local fire departments ini- An Erskine firefighter 47, Mentor, was later identi- tially responded to the grass was checked out by medical fied as the driver of the 2016 fire, which continued to be Carla Howard personnel Monday after an Dodge Ram. His pickup active Tuesday within two Stop Ruminating & Start Taking Action– Erskine Fire Department truck was severely damaged miles of Mentor. Fire crews truck was struck in a hit- Do You Think Too Much? Perhaps WAY too much? How many times do you fi nd yourself in the crash. The crash focused their efforts on replaying a past conversation or situation that didn’t go well or wishing you had responded and-run accident. At the caused significant damage to structure protection, and es- time, the firefighter was re- differently to someone? In this session, leadership trainer and coach, Carla Howard, offers the fire department truck, tablishing a containment tips for taking deliberate action! sponding to a massive grass disabling it. The crash re- line around the fire, accord- fire near Mentor. Heavy mains under investigation. ing to the Minnesota Inci- April 10 • 10:30 AM CST smoke from the fire may Dubbed the Oxcart Fire, dent Command System. have impacted visibility at the fire burned more than More than 50 firefighters the time. 10,000 acres. The fire was fought the blaze by land and Overcome the Overwhelm – Kelly Accetta Jesse Hickman wasn’t reported at about 1 p.m. air. The Incident Command hurt in the accident, accord- Monday in dry grass land Type 3 Incident Manage- In my opinion there is no such thing as “work/life balance” only “get it DONE”! So HOW do ing to the Polk County Sher- within the Glacial Ridge Na- ment Team assumed control we get it DONE? There are numerous techniques and strategies I learned. Join me where I iff’s Office. However, he was tional Wildlife Refuge. Dry of fire suppression efforts can share my EXACT system to “Overcome the Overwhelm” and not just survive these crazy still checked out by medical conditions and strong winds Tuesday evening. Other times but THRIVE! personnel. caused the fire to spread media reported it was 40% April 24 • 10:00 AM CST The crash was reported at quickly. U.S. Highway 2, contained Wednesday. 5:26 p.m. Monday near the Highway 32 and County As of Tuesday morning, it intersection of 320th Street Road 45 were shut down for was believed that an out- Southeast and 120th Avenue most of Monday afternoon building, farm equipment WWW.DIGIKEY.COM/BETTERME Southeast. A dark colored and into the evening due to and hay bales were de- REGISTER ONLINE AT: pickup truck struck the fire reduced visibility and the stroyed in the fire. Some department truck head-on. rapid spread of the fire. The minor injuries were re- These webinars are open to anyone who would like to attend. You do not need to be a The motorist continued driv- affected area spanned from ported. The cause of the fire Presented by: Digi-Key employee or a member of Women in Electronics. Space is limited, so please ing and nearly struck an- about three miles west of remains under investiga- register in advance to reserve your space. other fire truck. At the time, Highway 32 to about one tion. Page 10 ~ Northern Watch CLASSIFIEDS Saturday, April 3, 2021

Help Wanted HFC INC. Halma, MN Underdahl Hardware Hank Hiring Seasonal employees for Domino’s Is Hiring Delivery Drivers in Thief River Falls is looking for Thief River potato/corn planng Parts Manager

Good hourly wage, overme Days/Nights/Weekends Requirements: knowledge of small engine parts/repair and Call Lance at (218) 201­0400 Earn up to $25 per hour parts ordering, customer service; ability to lift 100 lbs., or more! reach products on shelves, climb ladders. SALES Help Wanted Call Kami 218-689-2134 for more information CONSULTANT Apply in person or at jobs.dominos.com Thief River Ford is looking Janitor/ for a Sales Consultant to join 209 Brooks Ave. N., Thief River Falls Car Washer our winning team! The Sales 17108 HIGHWAY 59 N , THIEF RIVER FALLS Consultant is responsible for Northern Motors is looking for working with customers to a reliable individual to: identify their vehicle needs Clean Service Dept. while ensuring each customer Assistant Light-Duty Vehicle Cleaning has a satisfactory dealership FT RN MANAGER experience. Deliver Vehicles Jail Thief River Ford offers an $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS Valid Driver’s License Required aggressive pay plan, paid Administrator Pennington Health Services is seeking a highly motivated time off, retirement program Afternoons Monday-Friday FT RN Manager. A successful candidate will need to Pennington County is accepting applications for an Assistant Jail with company match and a See Tom 218-681-4820 possess excellent communication skills, ability to problem positive work environment Administrator. Responsibilites of this position include but are not limited solve, and work well as a team. LTC & MDS knowledge that comes from a family to supervising and monitoring the daily operations of the jail, staff, and helpful. Pennington Health Services is a 70-bed long term owned business. assuring compliance with County, State and Federal standards, care center. We offer a competitive benefits package with If you are a people-oriented regulations, and statutes pertaining to the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the public. This position also oversees the implementation of employer paid health insurance. person and would enjoy Hwy. 1 & 59 W. jail programs, assists in the planning, development, and implementation The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse Manager working in a professional of jail services, policies, and procedures. is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to environment, perhaps a This position features a pay range of $23.12 to $29.80 per hour and monitor the day-to-day nursing activities performed by career in sales is for you! offers an excellent benefit package, including health and life insurance nursing assistants. Must possess a current, unencumbered, Apply in Person and a pension retirement plan. active license in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, and WELDERS between 9 am - 5 pm or Applications and a complete job description are available at maintain current CPR certification. NEEDED the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, 102 W 1st Street, Thief email your resume to River Falls, MN or on our website at http://co.pennington.mn.us – Apply online at www.phs.sfhs.org [email protected] Wage DOE click on employment. or call Diane Lee at 218-683-8102 th Application deadline: Tuesday, April 9 , 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Lock & Load Enterprises Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Call 218-686-9487 EXECUTIVE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER – TRF CAMPUS Underdahl Hardware Hank ASSISTANT in Thief River Falls is looking for Altoz, Inc. / Central Boiler, Inc. / WoodMaster, Inc. is looking for Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time an energetic person excited to become an integral part of a fast Assistant Manager unlimited General Maintenance Worker. growing company. The person in this position will perform various Requirements: knowledge of building materials, home • Job Title: General Maintenance Worker administrative duties within multiple departments such as preparing improvement, hardware products; ability to lift 50 lbs., • Location: Thief River Falls written coorespondence and assisting with event coordination. • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Applicants must have strong creative, organizational, verbal, and reach products on the shelves, climb ladders. written communication skills. Qualified applicants can visit

Call Kami 218-689-2134 for more information At Northland Community and Technical College, we have a www.centralboiler.com to download an application and GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include sick mail, fax or e-mail resume to: leave, personal leave, Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and Central Boiler Companies, Inc. dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, 457(b) and Human Resources 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, 20502 160th St., Greenbush, MN 56726 17108 HIGHWAY 59 N , THIEF RIVER FALLS pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and Phone: 218-782-2575 dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition Fax: 218-782-3998 waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote Email: [email protected] JOB OPENINGS the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life Altoz.com CentralBoiler.com WoodMaster.com at Oak Crest Senior Housing balance seriously. Application Procedure: Submit your cover letter and resume on-line at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers, as paper applicatoins will Resident Aide not be accepted. Apply for this position on-line using the All shifts available - part-time to full-time following Job ID 44607 every other weekend & holiday Application Deadline: 4/9/21 An Affirmative Action/ Interested applicants may e-mail cover letter, resumé and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with application to [email protected] disabilities are encouraged to apply. or mail to Oak Crest Senior Housing, Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. 201 10th St SE, Roseau, MN 56751 Applications can be picked up at Oak Crest Senior Housing. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

COURT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE STATE OF MINNESOTA – NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Pennington County – Thief River Falls, MN Polk County – Crookston, MN City Of Thief River Falls

The Ninth Judicial District seeks candidates for three full-time Court PUBLIC WORKS Operations Associate positions. One in the Pennington County Court Administration office in Thief River Falls, MN and two in the Polk County MAINTENANCE POSITIONS Court Administration office in Crookston, MN to provide advanced court The City of Thief River Falls Public Works Department clerical work in District Court. Duties may involve responsibility for a is seeking to employ two full-time Public Works Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Public School is looking for a specific area of court case processing or for performing a variety of Maintenance employees to perform refuse collection and 1.0 FTE Special Education advanced clerical functions in multiple case types and will require the assistance in construction and maintenance of the City’s application of independent judgment and interpretation of policies and parks, streets, alleys, bridges, and parking lots, including Teacher procedures. Qualifications include graduation from high school or associated storm sewer. For the upcoming 2021/2022 school year and beyond vocational school, and experience in the legal field or in a customer service Successful candidates should demonstrate the skills focused field. If you value public service and are interested in the court Applicant should have two or more years of experience necessary for delivering academic services to students system, this would provide you with a very good experience. in general road construction and heavy equipment with learning and/or social/emotional and behaviorial Pay range is $17.66 to $30.65 per hour (depending on experience) operation. A Minnesota Class A Driver’s License and needs. The successful candidate will also be and includes a full State of Minnesota benefits package. Minnesota State High Pressure Steam Boiler’s license responsible for monitoring and documenting student will be required. progress, managing IEP’s, and facilitating IEP team For a further description of the position, or if you have questions, please contact Application and additional information available meetings in collabotration with other teachers and on our website at www.citytrf.net. families. In addition, the successful candidate must [email protected] or call 218-759-4370. either possess or be eligible to possess a current To apply, please go to Applications will be accepted no later than Noon Minnesota Special Education teaching license. Will on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Office of the https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncourts. consider a teaching license special City Administrator, 405 3rd Street East, permission/variance if necessary. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on April 9, 2021. PO Box 528, Thief River Falls MN 56701. Questions about the position can be directed to Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to appointment. The City of Thief River Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer Mrs. Johnson @ 218-745-4441 Interested candidates should submit a district application(https://bit.ly/applywao), letter of interest, rewsume, and 3 letters of recommendation as well as a copy of Minnesota teaching license to Kelsy Johnson, Elementary Principal. Position is open until filled.

AG SERVICES SEASONAL DRIVERS Career Opportunity!

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CHS is looking for seasonal Drivers & Laborers in our TRF location and our Badger, MN location. Call Dave at 218-681-8494 for Thief River Falls Call Jim at President and Chief Executive Officer, 218-528-3205 for Badger Warroad Community Development The newly created Warroad Community Development (WCD) non-profit organization is seeking an experienced and dedicated community development professional to assume the first-ever role of WCD President/Chief Executive Officer. The position will lead the continued transformation of the community and influence the future direction and economic development for Warroad, Minnesota. This highly influential and strategic individual will lead this 501(c) organization in realizing its long- term vision. As President/CEO of the organization, this person will leverage their years of relevant experience as they collaborate with community stakeholders including civic Pick up application leaders, government agencies and legislative entities, and the at WCD board of directors to develop and execute the strategic plan for Warroad’s community development.

Please visit www.warroadlivelifehere.com for position details and community information. To express interest in this role, Hwy 1 & 59 please send your resume to Candace at ©2021 Digi-Key Electroncis. Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. [email protected]. Thief River Falls Warroad Community Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer Saturday, April 3, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS Northern Watch ~ Page 11

Underdahl Hardware Hank Goodridge Public School District in Newfolden is looking for Elementary Music and FT/PT Positions High School Band and Choir Teacher

Wages based on experience. FT Benefits: health Goodridge Public School is seeking a 1.0 FTE Elementary Music insurance & retirement beneifts, PTO, paid holidays. and High School Band and Choir Teacher. PT Benefits: flexible schedule, employee discount. Letter of application, resume, credentials, letters of reference Call 218-874-7485 for more information to: Becky Carlson, K-12 Principal, Goodridge Public School, PO Box 195, Goodridge, MN 56725. Phone: 218-378-4133, email: [email protected]. Open until filled. 123 MINNESOTA AVE E, NEWFOLDEN The Goodridge School is an equal opportunity employer.

The Grygla Public School District is looking for Accountant Position The Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC) is seeking an organized and detail oriented Bus Drivers individual to join our team in Warren, MN as half-time If you are interested, please contact: Accounting Assistant. In this role you would be responsible Jamie Lunsetter, Principal ~ Grygla School for preparation and accuracy of Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Payroll and other duties as assigned. Schedule PO Box 18, 114 N. Fladeland Ave. will be flexible dependent on current workload. High school Phone: 218-294-6155 • Email: [email protected] graduation required, and related job experience is a plus. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Salary is dependent on qualifications. Full Benefit package including Health insurance, HSA Equal Opportunity Employer contribution, PERA, and paid time off.

The NWRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes are due to the office Mattracks, the industry leader in rubber tracks and conversions for four wheel drive vehicles, is seeking career minded employees by April 28th, 2021. to add to its already impressive work force in Karlstad MN. Send cover letter and resume to: Northwest Regional Development Commission Attn: Kalen Wiseth 109 S. Minnesota St, Warren MN 56762 • Marketing lp Or Email to: [email protected] He Wanted • Supply Chain Coordinator

• MaCHine OperatOrS: Mattracks has full-time positions open MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK MANUFACTURING for CnC operators. equipment includes machining centers, turning centers, laser, and pre ss brakes. North Valley Health Center is currently accepting applications for a full-time OPPORTUNITIES experience preferred, will train on unfamiliar machines. (32-40 hours/week) Medical Records Clerk. Duties include but not limited to

Altoz, Inc. / Central Boiler, Inc. / WoodMaster, Inc. is now hiring scanning and release of information. Medical background and experience with e tr e ani a e ni ian pr ti n i tant • el c o-M ch c l t ch c • oduc o ass s electronic medical records preferred. Candidates must have excellent computer for full-time and part-time positions at our Greenbush and Red ngineering e er • e • W ld skills, communicate well, and be able to work independently and collaboratively. Lake Falls facilities. Starting pay will be up to $20.00/hr depending an e r e nting n e a e p iti n • Hum r sou c s/accou • i -Hous S l s os o (s) Position will be open until filled.

on the position and experience. Positions available include: Mattracks is proud to offer a Competitive Salary, Medical, assemblers, machine operators, shipping and welders. Dental and Life Insurance, PTO, UTO, Retirement Plan. Please email cover letter and resume to: Qualified applicants can visit www.centralboiler.com to Full-Time, M-F, 8am-5pm [email protected] download an application and mail, fax or e-mail resume to: Learn more at www.mattracks.com. or mail to: North Valley Health Center Central Boiler Companies, Inc. Apply at www.mattracks.co/contact/apply/ Attn: Human Resources Human Resources 300 West Good Samaritan Drive 20502 160th St., Greenbush, MN 56726 Warren, MN 56762 Marshall County Central Schools ­ Posion Openings Phone: 800-248-4681 Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: 218-782-3998 2021­2022 School Year

Email: [email protected] Marshall County Central School District has the following teaching posions open for the Altoz.com CentralBoiler.com WoodMaster.com 2021­2022 School Year: TECHNICAL WRITER/ ▪ 7­12 Social Studies @ Marshall County Central High School (Applicaon due by April 16) EDITOR

▪ Grade 5 @ Newfolden Elementary School Central Boiler Companies Inc. is looking for a motivated person excited to become an integral part of a fast growing company. (Applicaon due by April 9) Position will include creating kit or installation instructions as well

▪ as updating and writing owner’s manuals. Must be able to describe Title I Reading/Math (Elementary License) @ Newfolden Elem. procedures clearly in writing and must be organized. Knowledge of (Applicaon due by April 9) InDesign is beneficial. Four years experience in technical writing field is required and/or a two year degree in communications or We are seeking licensed applicants for each posion. related field of study. Excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can Salary & Benefits per Master Contract Agreement. download an application and mail, fax, or e-mail resume to: Applicaons available: Central Boiler Companies, Inc. hp://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/o/mccsd/page/job­posngs­­41 Human Resources 20502 160th St., Greenbush, MN 56726 E­mail cover leer, applicaon, resume, and credenals to Phone: 218-782-2575 [email protected] or mail to: Fax: 218-782-3998 Jeffrey Lund, Superintendent/Elementary Principal Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 189 Altoz.com CentralBoiler.com WoodMaster.com Newfolden, MN 56738 (218) 874­8530

Marshall County Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER – TRF CAMPUS Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time unlimited General Maintenance Worker.

AGASSIZ • Job Title: General Maintenance Worker • Location: Thief River Falls CONSTRUCTION ASPHALTLLC & REDI-MIX • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Residential & Holt 449-4865 At Northland Community and Technical College, we have a Looking for a career with a fast growing company, Commercial Paving ST. Hilaire 964-5237 GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include sick competitive wages, full benefit package including leave, personal leave, Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and Health Care and a great working environment? DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION, INC dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, 457(b) and & AGASSIZ ASPHALT, LLC 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, IS GETTING READY FOR ANOTHER BUSY CONSTRUCTION pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and SEASON AND IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short- and Apply Today! long-term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote CNC Machine Operators the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life CNC Programmers SIDE DUMP-END DUMP-TRUCK DRIVER balance seriously. Errico Manufacturing of rural Viking, MN, is looking for CNC (CDL REQUIRED) Application Procedure: Submit your cover letter and resume Machine operators for the day shift. We are looking for on-line at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers, as paper applicatoins will dependable, energetic individuals, possessing a good work REDI MIX TRUCK DRIVER (CDL REQUIRED) not be accepted. Apply for this position on-line using the following Job ID 44607 attitude. No prior experience required, will train. Must be 18+ AT ST. HILAIRE & HOLT PLANT years of age. Application Deadline: 4/9/21 An Affirmative Action/ To apply, contact EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - DOZER & TRACKHOE Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with Mike Sorteberg If you are interested call 218-449-4865 disabilities are encouraged to apply. Ericco Manufacturing • 218-523-5600 to request an application or email Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. 21005 220th Ave. NW, Viking, MN 56760 [email protected] or (17 miles West on Hwy 1) [email protected] or apply online at www.EriccoMfg.com Applications can be downloaded from our website: www.davidsonconstruction.com WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Halverson Sand and Gravel, Inc. of Roseau MN has a full­琀me­seasonal opening for the following posi琀on: CLASS A OR B TRUCK DRIVER Primary Job Func ons: 琀 City Of Thief River Falls JOIN • Safely operate Class A or Class B truck. • Transport aggregate materials to and from specified loca琀ons JOURNEY ELECTRICIAN/ including gravel pits and customer jobsites. • Daily inspec琀on and maintenance of the truck’s primary func琀onal ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN POSITION opera琀ons and other related equipment, along with documen琀ng and repor琀ng any concerns. The City of Thief River Falls Electric Department is seeking to OUR TEAM • Minimal opera琀on of heavy equipment to load materials and employ a full-time Journey Electrician/Electronic Technician transport equipment themselves. employee to perform a variety of technical duties involved in • Assist on jobsites and in the shop when not delivering materials. the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic • Perform other du琀es when needed or assigned.

equipment, particularly control, instrumentation, and WE ARE HIRING FOR Minimum Qualifica ons: communication systems. Also involved in the installation and 琀 • Must have a CDL Class A (Tractor Trailer) or CDL Class B (Straight maintenance of electric wiring for buildings, street lighting, VARIOUS POSITIONS ­ Truck) License. electric distribution system (secondary and primary voltage), • Must have and maintain a medical card and required and electric metering systems at the journey level. DEPARTMENT HEADS - WAREHOUSE CLERKS endorsements. Applicant should have a Journey Electrician License and one or SMALL ENGINE TECH - SALES FLOOR CLERKS • Must have an acceptable driving record. more years of experience in installation, operation, and • Subject to pre­employment drug tes琀ng and background check. maintenance of electric generation equipment. A valid Compensa琀on: Minnesota Class B driver’s license will be required. PLUS A SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $1,500 • Hourly wage is dependent upon qualifica琀ons and experience. Application and additional information available Applica琀ons are available upon request. To be considered for this on our website at www.citytrf.net. posi琀on, please contact: Applications will be accepted no later than Noon APPLY ONLINE TODAY on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Office of the Halverson Sand and Gravel, Inc. www.LMSUPPLY.com/employment 30433 County Road 28 City Administrator, 405 3rd Street East, Roseau, MN 56751 PO Box 528, Thief River Falls MN 56701. Phone: (218) 463­2206 The City of Thief River Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email: [email protected]

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TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Underdahl Hardware Hank Music Teacher in Thief River Falls is looking for Red Lake County Central High School in Oklee, MN is James Wilson Trucking Inc. – Goodridge, MN Full-Time/Part-Time Positions seeking a 7-12 Music teacher 1.0 FTE position for school year 2021-22. Position is open until filled. James Wilson Trucking Inc. is offering a full-time Wages based on experience. FT Benefits: health trucking position. We are looking for a qualified insurance & retirement beneifts, PTO, paid holidays. Interested candidates should contact candidate with 3 years of experience preferred and a PT Benefits: flexible schedule, employee discount. Randy Pederson, Principal clean driving record. This position offers competitive Call 218-681-3999 for more information at 218-796-5136 pay, the driver to be home daily, and weekends off. Please contact Jim at 218-686-5904 ISD 2906 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. 17108 HIGHWAY 59 N , THIEF RIVER FALLS

PLANT ASSISTANT is seeking LOOKING TO HIRE North Valley Health Center is currently seeking a flex-time plant assistant. Full-Time & Thief River Glass is looking for hard working individuals Hours will vary according to staffing needs and will be discussed during to fill the following positions: interview. General maintenance experience needed to help maintain a Part-Time Help •Glazers safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Boilers license preferred but not required. ▪ Pay starting at $11.75 wih $1 raise after 30 days • Auto Glass $ • An Experienced Construction Worker To apply, please email cover letter and resume/ ▪ College fund* after 60 days trial period for every hour worked application to : Stop in and apply today at the A&W Please Apply in person [email protected] located inside the Cenex Travel Plaza 418 Atlantic Ave N. or mail to: North Valley Health Center Attn: Human Resources 1930 Hwy 59 SE Thief River Falls 218-681-7441 218-681-1333 *Must quit on good terms or fund is void. 300 West Good Samaritan Drive Warren, MN 56762 Red Lake Falls ISD #630 is looking for Equal Opportunity Employer Red Lake County 2 Full-Time Elementary Teachers Seasonal Tar Crew Laborers The Red Lake Falls School District is accepting applications for two Full-Time Elementary Teachers beginning with the Quality Control Technician 2021-2022 school year at J.A. Hughes Elementary School. Position will assist in tar-patching and various road maintenance operations, and occasionally assigned to other seasonal job duties within Current Minnesota Licensure is required. Extracurricular Machinewell, Inc., a leading machine shop in NW Minnesota, is seeking the Highway department. opportunities are available. applications for a Quality Control Technician. Preferred skills include excellent communication, organization, and problem solving. Will be Applicants must be 18 years old as of the date of hire, possess a valid TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of application, resume, three responsible for quality checks in all areas of the shop, willing to train on the letters of recommendation and transcript to: Minnesota Class D driver’s license, and be able to do manual labor. The job. applications received will be valid for the entire 2021 hiring season. This position is full-time with major medical insurance, vacation, 401(k) Chris Bjerklie, Principal – J.A. Hughes Elementary Position will approximately start the end of May, works 4-10 hr. days, and plan and profit sharing. Forty (40) hours a week, day shift, with overtime as P.O. Box 7 wage is $16.94/hr. needed. Wages based on experience. 601 1st St. East

Applications are available online at www.co.red-lake.mn.us or at Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 the Red Lake County Highway Department, 204 7th St SE, Red Machinewell, Inc., Electronic submissions will be accepted at: Lake Falls, MN, (218) 253-2697. Applications accepted until Grygla, MN 56727 [email protected]

positions are filled. 218-294-6101 (ask for Steve) Application Deadline: open until filled. EOE [email protected] ISD #630 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

U NDER MAN N AG EW NOW HIRING EMEN Records Starting Wage T ® DBA Thief River Care Center Clerk 1547 Highway 59 S. up $ 00 Thief River Falls to 16 /hr The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a NEW WAGES! motivated individual with excellent communication skills to fill the Check out our positions online at position of Records Clerk in the Sheriff’s Office. Records Clerk $ Sign-On Bonus duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with organizing and www.phs.sfhs.org: recording department data, assisting the public with record or 100 After Two Weeks information requests, and providing general clerical support to • FT/PT NARs (CNA) $2,000 sign on bonus staff within the Sheriff’s Office. Now hiring for Daytime, • FT/PT LPNs & RNs $3,000 sign on bonus Applicants should have excellent computer skills and be able • PT Cook $2,000 sign on bonus + added to multi-task. This non-union position features a starting wage of Closers & Weekends. $16.98/hour and offers an excellent benefit package, including hourly bonus health and life insurance and a pension plan. Full-Time and Part-Time available. • FT/PT Dietary Aides $500 sign on bonus + Applications and a complete job description are available at added hourly bonus the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, 102 W 1st Street, Thief Maintenance positions available. How about our AMAZING benefits: River Falls, MN or on our website at http://co.pennington.mn.us – click on employment. • 100% paid single health insurance premium • Employer paid life insurance Application deadline: Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Apply online at: McHire.com • HSA with $150/mo employer contribution • Dental, Vision, Critical illness/Cancer • Accident, STD/LTD, Voluntary Life • 5% 401(a) retirement plan Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. — or — • Voluntary 403(b) and ROTH retirement plans • Flexible spending accounts Open Interviews Every Thursday • Personal Leave Time • Nursing Scholarship • Free Meals Please call Human Resources at 218-683-8103 Oakland Park is looking to add from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. or email Tracy at [email protected] if you have questions dedicated, reliable, and compassionate caregivers OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST – TRF CAMPUS

to our team! Northern Woodwork, Inc. We are currently accepting applications for the following position: A regional cabinet and woodwork manufacturer Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time unlimited Administrative Specialist to assist Northland’s National Full-Time Business Office Manager Center for Autonomous Technologies staff and facutly in the daily ESTIMATING POSITION operations of NSF grant work. Position Summary NWI is seeking a cabinet & millwork estimator to join its team. As the Business Office Manager, you will be responsible for completing and maintaining functions • Job Title: Office & Administrative Specialist of the financial and accounting systems including, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and Experience with the following tasks is preferred: • Location: Thief River Falls payroll while also providing office services through implementation of administrative systems, Analyze and interpret architectural drawings and specifications. • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. procedures, and policies. Compile material take-offs for bid preparation. Summary of Responsibilities Calculate labor & material values. At Northland Community and Technical College, we have a • Effective Communication with other providers such as Medicare, Supplemental Insurance Acquire proposals from suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors. GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include sick Carriers, Auditors, Lenders/Bank Staff. Prepare bid documents for proposals. leave, personal leave, Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and • Identifying and resolving various business issues. Calculate and process change orders. dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, 457(b) and • Evaluating resident financial statuses and establishing budget payment plans. Process contracts, bonds, and miscellaneous business documents. 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, • Coordinate revenue and managerial activities as directed by the Administrator. pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and • Provide Medicare case management. Review shop drawings for submittals. • Follow and report on all financial accounts, including residents. Interact with and cultivate relationships with Contractors and Architects. dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short- and • Conduct all job responsibilities in accordance with appropriate professional standards Work jointly with production, manufacturing, and accounting departments. long-term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition and applicable state/federal laws. waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote • Complete receipt records, post deposits, run cash receipt batch listings, Position benefits include: Paid PTO the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life research/prepare/post adjustments daily. Paid Holidays balance seriously. • Receive and review invoices from vendors, match documents, codes and batches, and Profit sharing/bonus process checks to send to vendors. Application Procedure: Submit your cover letter and resume • Set up invoices for payment and resolve invoice discrepancies. 401k Program on-line at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers, as paper applicatoins will • Reconcile payments and prepare analyses of accounts. Health Insurance not be accepted. Apply for this position on-line using the • Monitor all accounts to ensure payments are up to date. following Job ID 44847 • Over-see that payroll is completed timely, efficiently, and accurately. Please E-Mail Resume to: • Keep record of necessary files; organized, accurately labeled, and complete as required. [email protected] Application Deadline: 4/14/21 • Maintain organized employee records. • Assist with orientation and necessary paperwork for new employees. Northern Woodwork, Inc. An Affirmative Action/ • Assist with annual budget and provide accurate monthly financials. 1581 Hwy 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Equal Opportunity Employer. • Communicate all significant changes with Administrator. Women, minorities and individuals with • Conduct all resident billing and follow up of all claims. www.northernwoodworkinc.com disabilities are encouraged to apply. • Acts as a professional role model to other staff for carrying out procedures, Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. documentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • Provide leadership and assistance to fellow employees. • Assist Administrator with staffing, recruiting, advertising, and training staff.

Qualifications Temporary • Two or four year degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred. • Knowledge of various primary and secondary insurance providers. Construction Worker • Knowledge of basic medical coding and operating procedures and practices. • Advanced knowledge of computer systems, preferably PointClickCare, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office. 2021 Construction Season ACCOUNTANT II or ACCOUNTANT III • Work effectively with minimal supervision and strong communication skills. (one position) • Ability to communicate well with residents and families explaining financial and insurance Primary duties will include, but are not limited to: needs/changes related to resident’s care as well as advocate for the proper services to be • Installation and maintenance of underground Seeking qualified candidates to fill either an Accountant II or Accountant provided. III job position. Accountant II candidates must have, at minimum, a • Meet the physical job demands of the position. copper and fiber optic cables bacherlor’s degree in accounting, finance or a directly related field and three years of professional accounting experience. Certified Public Benefits • Use of plowing and digging equipment Schedule Accounting (CPA) certification and experience in a utility environment is • Medical Insurance • 8-hour shift • Must be at least 18 years of age stongly desired. Qualifying for the Accountant III job position would • Dental Insurance • Day Shift require, at minimum, having six years of professional accounting • Vision Insurance • Monday to Friday • Preference may be given to those with prior experience with experience complimenting requirements listed previously. • Flexible Spending Account • May be required to come in on some cable splicing and locating, as well as telecommunications • Life Insurance weekends • Disability Insurance and construction equipment Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties • 401(k) will be assigned as needed): Preparation of financial statement for internal • Preference may be given to those who possess, or are willing and external use, according to Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and Generally • 401(k) Matching to obtain, a CDL license • Paid Time Off and Holidays accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines; preparation of • Education Assistance budgets; assistance in rate design and implementation; inventory Submit resume by Ooon on Monday, April 12,
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management; work order accounting and asset management; divisional accounting; preparation of filings required by governing entities. COVID-19 Precaution(s) Email to [email protected] or mail to Garden Valley Technologies, Attn: Personnel & AdministratiWF Manager, • Personal Protective Equipment provided and required A job application form is available on our website www.roseauelectric.com • Temperature screenings PO Box 259, Erskine, MN 56535 or you may stop by our office. • Social distancing guidelines in place • Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place For additional details visit: www.gvtel.com or call 800-448-8260 To be considered for this position, please email or mail resume and Apply to appliction to: Morgan Hviding, LNHA and P Tracey Stoll kl a a r Administrator Roseau Electric Cooperative, Inc k O Oakland Park Communities, Inc. PO Box 100 123 Baken St. Roseau, MN 56751

C [email protected] Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Garden Valley is a leader in providing voice, video, security, Internet, cellular, o s m e Phone: (218) 681-1675 and data networking in northwest Minnesota. Submittal deadline is April 16, 2021. m iti un Fax: (218) 681-1037 An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Roseau Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Saturday, April 3, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS Northern Watch ~ Page 13

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Wilcox Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in TIMED ONLINE GUN & SPORTSMEN Red Lake Falls is seeking an experi- enced full-time HVAC technician. At Erl’s Market ER least 2 years experience required, OV NOW HIRING ,000 wages depending on experience. Call 1 S ST Bill Jr. at 218-253-4347. 16tfc MAINTENANCE & Friendly, Self-Motivated LOT BEGINS THURSDAY,APRIL 1 Starts to close Thursday, April 8th - 6 PM B.I.L. MANUFACTURING GROUNDSKEEPER/ CASHIER/DELI Looking for a part-time PERSON Front Counter Sales WWW.MCMULLENSALES.COM Full auction listing & pics online at mcmullensales.com and could possibly lead LAWN MOWER Morning, Full-Time, 40 Hours into a full-time welder. Afternoon & Evening Responsibilities include: Salary based on Items at Auction include but not limited to: Pick up application hours all available Create W/O’s, 200 + Guns - including Riffles, AR Riffles, Shotguns, experience. Stop in at Pick up an application at at Scheduling Appointments, Pistols, Revolvers, Holsters, Rifle & Shotgun Cases 108 West 4th Street, in Erl’s front counter Tire Registration, A Good Supply Of Ammo In Various Calibers Argyle for an application. Ordering Products, Archery Items & Traps, Fishing Equip., Trailers, USPS RURAL CARRIER ASSOCI- ATE: Red Lake Falls, MN; Inventory Control, Freight. ‘16 Arctic Cat Prowler ‘08 Polaris $18.56/hour, earn annual leave, Hwy 1 & 59 4x4 Ranger, Wildlife Prints & More health benefits. Currently on as See Jerry For needed basis – possible full-time in Thief River Falls Full Details future. Must be available to work Sat- 103 8th St. East • TRF urdays as needed. For more info *Apply in Person* call Postmaster at 253-2794. Apply Pomp’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer today: www.usps.com/careers. P8t33c THE RUSTY NAIL is looking for a (218) 681-2656 Now Hiring for 220 HORACE AVE. N. FULL-TIME all positions with a THIEF RIVER FALLS Now Hiring starting pay of – Evenings COOK – 3 Days/Week MOSTLY EVENINGS per hour & WEEKENDS $14.00 TRF VFW Post 2793 – Competitive Wage Days, evenings and weekends - is now hiring APPLY IN PERSON flexible schedule for students. RUSTY NAIL SteaMagic Competitive Starting Pay Waitresses 307 Main Ave. N., T.R. Falls of Thief River Falls All Positions Offer: and (218) 686-5427 • Free Uniforms Bartenders Auctioneers Looking to Hire • Free meals while on the job. Stop in for an application MCMULLEN • 30% savings on meals off duty. 218-681-3960 or [email protected] LOOKING FOR Concrete Laborers, Part-Time and see Ray or Candace finishers, machine operators. Call • Periodic wage reviews. John 218-745-4037 or 218-201-1058. Cleaners • Opportunity for advancement. P4t30p Days - Evenings - Weekends VFW Looking for a CONCRETE FORE- Apply in person at POST #2793 MAN - Excellent pay, full benefits. Excellent Starting Pay THIEF RIVER FALLS Call 218-686-9308. 7tfc Must Pass 123 Horace Ave N 681-1211 Farmers Union Oil Company in Background Check Goodridge is looking to hire SEA- SONAL DRIVERS/LABORERS at Call Jordan 122 3rd St. West • Thief River Falls 22700 385th Ave SW, Fisher, MN 56723 their fertilizer plant. Contact Mishawn at 218-378-4185 or Scott at 218-681- (218) 681-3911 Retir ement 3512. P4t29c/1t30f

Diedre Nordin Kate Anderson Mya Eidelbes TIMED ONLINE Broker Sales Agent Sales Agent HELP WANTED 218-689-2870 218-688-1997 218-684-5241 201 Brooks Ave N. • Thief River Falls in busy auto garage for Office 218-681-7789 • www.nordinrealtytrf.com OPENS: Tuesday, March 30 2012 JOHN DEERE 8225R Lube Tech / Tires / 1108 Nordine St. S – Karlstad NEW LISTING-$223,500! Amenities plus! Let us walk

Light Mechanic 2021 you thru this beautifully finished ranch-style home with CLOSES: TUESDAY, APRIL 6 | 7PM work 4 bdrms, 2 baths, loads of natural light, 2 frplcs, gourmet kitchen, family room & more!

Experience preferred but will train the right Nelson Park Twp- Marshall County candidate. Wage & Land - $375,000! 359 acres just out of the CRP program. Property includes 2 parcels, one of 319 ac benefit package and one of 40 ac. Can be sold separately - great Apply in person recreational land, too! 2012 PARKER SEED CHARIOT 3620 2019 JOHN DEERE 630F 2001 JOHN DEERE 8410 Pennington Fast Lube 506 Champagne Ave. SW - RLFalls AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Dale and Eric have decided to retire from farming and have a great line of well kept and maintained 201 Main Ave. S. It’s a WOW – $212,500! Beautifully renovated with a equipment. | PREVIEW: Monday, March 22 - Tuesday, April 6 from 8AM-6PM, weekends by appointment. large addition and “dream” garages! Come & see this LOADOUT: Wednesday, April 7 - Friday, April 23 from 8AM-6PM. Thief River Falls 3-4 bdrm home with 2 baths & open concept great room in the heart of RLF! INCLUDES: MFWD, 2WD & 1953 Moline Tractors, GPS Equipment, Combine, Heads & Header Trailers, Grain Cart, Tillage & Row Crop Equipment, Semi Tractors, Box Trucks, Pickups, Hopper Bottom Trailers, Sprayers, Grain Handling Equipment, 000 Willow Ct. - TRFalls Beet Equipment, Scraper, Stalk Shredder, Rotary Hoes, Tires, Misc Items Farmers Co-op Grain and Seed is Beautiful Lot - $42,500! Thinking about building? seeking local TRUCK DRIVERS: This is the perfect spot for your new house. The lot SteffesGroup.SteffesGroup.comcom CDL required, must have current or is .8 acre, nicely wooded, and would allow space be able to pass DOT physical. Please for many home styles. Check it out! Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND call Danny Miller @ 218-681-6283 or 701-741-1189. 81tfc Sellers needed! DALE & ERIC SORENSON | Dale, 701.740.3684; Eric, 701.741.8421 If you are thinking about selling your property – residential, commercial, CDL DRIVER WANTED. Must have farm or farmland, please contact us. Buyers are finding that NW MN is or Dave Krostue at Steffes Group, 218.779.6865, 701.203.8400, clean driving record, reliable and will- a great place to settle and we would love to share your property listing or Gregg Holte at Steffes Group, 218.790.1705 ing to learn. Local hauls, home every with them. Call or email us today - or stop in for coffee & a visit! All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all night, mainly pulling hopper and flat advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. bed. Wage depending on experience *Note, ND Sales Tax Laws Apply. Scott Steffes MN14-51 and drive. Based out of Karlstad, Veldt Twp – Marshall County MN. Call or text Brandon at 218- Recreational Paradise - $279,000! Peaceful 689-5656 2P8t29p country setting, 80 acres of terrific hunting, 4-wheeling, and snowmobiling land with an AGE 55+ WORKERS needed for 1800 sq ft cabin suitable for year-round use! Part-time Custodial - AMISH COMMUNITY Groundskeeping at Lake Bronson, Old Mill, & Hayes Lake State Parks. NC Estates - TRFalls SEMI- Contact Green View 651-639-1913. $23,000-$35,000 - Building Season is Coming and QUILT & CONSIGNMENT P4t29p now is the time to plan for your new build! We have NUAL 28 premier rural lots ranging from 1 acre-2 acres in AN size, wooded or open, within 3 miles of TRF! AUCTION www.nordinrealtytrf.com SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021 Genereux Realty, Inc. 9:00 AM SHARP Hwy. 32 South, 304 Riverside Ave. South P.O. Box 385. Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Located at David Mast Residence (218) 681-HOME (4663) • (800) 447-0382 11648 460th St. Gonvick, MN 56644

Check Out Our Web Page www.genereuxrealty.com DIRECTIONS: From Clearbrook: 1 mi. So. on #92, then right (W) on Cty. Rd. #6 for 5½ mi. (right side of road). WE ARE IN NEED OF MORE LISTINGS! CALL TO GET YOURS SOLD TODAY! LA #5729691 JUST LISTED! 242 Acres Of Farmland East RGE Of TRF In Highlanding And Deer Park Township! There’s An Average Of About 70 Crop Production Index BAKE And The 162 Acre Field Adjoins The River For Good Drainage! Here Is Your Chance To Expand Your SALE Operation! $1900 PER ACRE !

#5722326 INVESTORS LOOK HERE. 3 Bedroom, Full Bath Home With Neat Old Wood, Built In Hutch And Room Dividers Between Family, Dining And Living Room, We will be selling: Quilts, Crafts, New & Used Furniture, Hardwood Floors, 4 Seasons Front Porch, Large Deck. Needs Work But Priced At $64,900!! Antiques, Collectibles, Farm Machinery, Sporting Goods WE WILL NOT ACCEPT MACHINE QUILTED #5723575 THINKING OF BUILDING? Check Out This Almost 3 Acre River Lot About 3 Miles Out Of Thief River Falls! Very Nice OR CHEATER’S CLOTH QUILTS. Area Close To DigiKey, Sanford and Textron! $38,000

#5646026 Wow Gorgeous Home! On The Red Lake River! 4 Bedrooms, 4 SALE ORDER: Sale Bill Advertising deadline: Baths! 4+ Car Garage! Gorgeous Views! Huge Great Room With Fireplace. 9:00 Misc. on outside April 6, 2021 Custom Kitchen, Office, Large Exercise/Family Room. 2 Story Foyer! 9:15 2nd ring, starting under tent with jams, For advertising, call: Circular Staircase. Master Suite Has Its jellies, canned items and produce Own Private Deck! Hot Tub Room, Edwin Gingerich, 48275 Awesome Patio Overlooking The River. 12:00 Sharp Quilts start selling You’ll Want To Set Up Your Private N. Pine Lake Rd. Showing Right Away! $419,000 – 2 RINGS SELLING AT SAME TIME – Gonvick, MN 56644 #5712519 MOVE IN READY! Nice 4 Bedroom WE ARE TAKING QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS 218-487-6045 ext. 0 2-1/2 Bath Home With Everything Above Ground! FOR QUILTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, QUALITY Gorgeous Open Oak Staircase, Nice Oak – OR – Cabinetry In Kitchen With Island And Pantry! FURNITURE, FARM MACHINERY & HORSE Semi-Formal Dining, Very Nice Sun Room, Huge Jake Mast, 15111 470th St. Master Bedroom With Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool RELATED ITEMS UNTIL 8:30 AM DAY OF SALE. Tub And Separate Shower, Upper Level Has 3 SO THERE WILL BE MANY, MANY MORE ITEMS Clearbrook, MN 56634 More Big Bedrooms And A Large TV Room! Finished Garage! $279,900 NOT LISTED! H This is only a partial listing H 218-776-2266 #5671977 REDUCED! Very Affordable Home! 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, NO Newer Windows And Doors And Siding. Bright Front Porch, Open appliances or junk please Living Room/Dining Room Combination, Four-Seasons Back Porch. LUNCH WILL BE Yes, And It’s Now Only $82,000 SERVED WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS IN AND NEAR TRF SCHOOL AUCTION by the AMISH LADIES PLUS THE SURROUNDING TOWNS. CALL FOR INFORMATION TO CONSIGN ITEMS CALL THE HOME TEAM AT GENEREUX REALTY OR QUESTIONS: Doughnuts made AT 681-HOME (4663). LET’S GET YOURS SOLD! Jake Mast, 15111 470th St. Clearbrook, MN 56634 fresh all day

Kermit Genereux, Broker ...... 681-8493 218-776-2266 Andy Dessellier, Assoc Broker ...... 791-1191 Jeff Lane, Sales ...... 689-2104 TERMS: Cash or Good Check We will not be responsible for any accidents Jan Ness, Sales...... 686-6696 Chris Reierson, Sales...... 207-8343 R2C Patty Wold, Sales...... 689-4661 Joe Salwei...... 686-8164 – WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY ITEMS OF POOR QUALITY – Page 14 ~ Northern Watch CLASSIFIEDS Saturday, April 3, 2021

TICKET ROLLS! 2,000 per roll, sin- Real Estate Real Estate For Rent gle and double rolls. The Times, 324 TIMED Main Ave. N., TRF, 681-4450. 49tfe KARLSTAD KORNER FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED: I have a se- TWO BEDROOM MOBILE HOME E — Call 218-436-2567 ask for Hollis. rious client who wants to buy good FOR RENT: washer/dryer, no pets. ONLIN AUCTION farmland. Will pay cash. Call North- 218-686-8774. P4t27p Peddle Tractors, Vintage Tractors, And land Farm Sales, 218-684-1521. Vintage Signs And Lots More RUMMAGE SALE SIGNS CRP LAND: We have a cash buyer interested in buying land that has Office and Starts Thursday April 8th DOUBLE SIDED REUSABLE PLASTIC been accepted in the CRP program. Starts To Close Thursday April 15th ~ 6pm If you’re thinking of selling, please call Retail Space Available RUMMAGE SALE SIGNS W/METAL STAKES us now. Northland Farm Sales, 218- Thief River Falls, MN 684-1521. F95tfc Downtown Thief River Falls For Bidding & Registration: www.McMullensales.hibid.com $7.50 EA. Items At Auction Include But Not Limited To: For more information call Kyle Peddle Tractors, Vintage Tractors, Toy Trucks And Toys. Nascar Diecast Cars (Lots Of Dale Earnhart Models) IT IS A GOOD TIME TO LIST 218-523-3173 Nascar Metal Signs And Collectibles. YOUR LAND FOR SALE. Ford Porcelain Signs, Nascar Signs, Back To 50 Items. 324 Main Ave N. Thief River Falls All our listings have been SUNRISE VIEW APARTMENTS IN Vintage Mobil Signs, Oil Containers, Vintage Items WARREN is under new ownership! Arctic Cat Items Including Vintage Models, sold and we have buyers 2-bedroom apartments now avail- Arctic Cat Jackets (New & Vintage) looking for farmland and able: heat, water, sewer and garbage Fishing Equipment, Wildlife Prints & Lots More THOMPSON FARMS is included. Call or text Beckie MOBILE GRAIN CLEANING hunting land. Give us a call at....218-452-1386. 2P8t33c SUMMERFIELD TOWNHOMES of CERTIFIED SEED and we can get yours listed. Thief River Falls — 3 bedroom 2 baths & 2 bedrooms 2 bath apart- SALES Harvest Land Sales ments available. Amenities include washer/dryer, dishwasher, mi- On the Farm Grain Cleaning; 25499 170th St. NW crowave, range, refrigerator, central Warren, MN 56762 air. Heat included in rent. Garage Auctioneers No job too big or too small! Call or Text Broker available. Call 218-681-5194 web- MCMULLEN Lane Loeslie site: www.gmmco.org P22tfc 218-681-3960 or [email protected] Jake Thompson, Owner/Operator 218-201-0832 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls Middle River, MN 218-469-9384 www.harvestlandsales.com OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

in Middle River. As low as $100 per month. Call Sandra at St. Hilaire 218-686-9603 STUDIO APARTMENTS in TRF: All utilities included, $370/mo. Must pass background/credit check. Call 218- 686-7321 or email sunriseapart- machinery auction [email protected] LARGE 2-BEDROOM Apartment, Thief River Falls: Heat paid, no pets, 1-year lease, $620/month. Call 320- OPENS APRIL 5TH - CLOSES APRIL 10TH 9 AM 321-4690. 14tfc TO PREVIEW OR BID GO TO PROXIBID.COM/RONMCKERCHER (FOR INTERNET HELP 218-686-1009) NET AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: All items are located at our lot in St. Hilaire & can be inspected at any time. Some 218 owners ph. #s are included. River Point INTER Townhomes & CTION PARTIAL LISTING • COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS & PICTURES ARE ON PROXIBID Southwood Park AU ALL PURCHASES MUST BE PAID FOR & PICKED UP WITHIN 7 DAYS Townhomes AREA FARMERS, OWNERS in Thief River Falls Oakwood Homes in Karlstad . Prairie Rose in Red Lake Falls Have Immediate openings. Certain restrictions apply Contact TRACTORS, LOADERS, FORK LIFT & SKID LOADER GRAIN HANDLING, SCRAPERS & ROTARY MOWERS SHOP EQUIPMENT DW Jones Management 1995 J.D. 8770 4WD, 24 spd., 4 hyd., 20.8 x 42" dualed, rear wheel wts., 5,075 hrs. 8" X 61' SHYENNE/WESTGO GS15 AUGER w/ 10 H.P. ELEC. MOTOR, hi & low spd. sprockets LINCOLN 110V. #1040 MIG WELDER; 225 AMP LINCOLN AC ARC WELDER CASE IH 3394 MFWD, 3 pt., 3 hyd., frt. wts, 18.4 x 42" w/ cast duals, 8,400 hrs, ph. 289-4132 ph. 289-1364 CAIRE PORTABLE 6 1/2 H.P. AIR COMPRESSOR. Honda eng. 218-547-3307 1976 & 1978 IHC 186 HYDROS, CAH, 3 pt., 2 hyd., 18.4.x 38", nice shape ph. 686-0424/0427 10" x 85' CONVEYALL PTO BELT CONVEYOR HEAVY DUTY HYD. PRESS (no jack); PALLET JACK or our website www.dwjonesmanagement.com NORTRAC 70XTC MFWD w/ KOYKER 190 LOADER, 8 spd., shuttle, cab, air, heat, 3 pt., 2 hyd. SEVERAL 150-475 BUS GRAVITY WAGONS 12V LINCOLN GREASE GUN w/ 2 batteries & charger 16.9 x 28", 155 hrs. 5 H.P. KEHO; AERATION FANS; BIN SWEEPS OXY ACETYLENE TORCH SET; GAS & ELEC. HEATERS Equal Housing Opportunity J.D. 4630, 3 pt., 2 hyd., 18.4 x 38" rice dualed 6” X 34’ GT AUGER, motor mt.; AIR TUBE CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS POWER TOOL SET w/ batt. & charger & misc. tools J.D. 158 LOADER HYD. SWING AUGER WALKER/JOGGERS NEW CRAFTSMAN I/2” AIR IMPACT CREATING J.D. 8630 4WD, 3 hyd., 1000 pto, 20.8 X 38" dualed, high hrs. ph. 686-4651 WOODS BW 2400 SINGLE BATWING MOWER, 1,000 pto, chain guards COLEMAN POWERMATE 2200 PSI WASHER, Honda 5 1/2 hp. BETTER LIVING IHC 300 UTILITY W/ LOADER, 2 pt., single hyd., no TA., 5' bucket, 13.6 x 28" ph. 230-4672 7’ KODIAK 3 PT. BRUSH MOWER COLEMAN 4000 GAS & TAHOE D. 7000 WATT GENERATORS 1951 JOHN DEERE R, engines run good, 16.9 X 30"( 80%,) no hyd. or pto ph. 689-3294 6’ WOODS PULL TYPE ROTARY MOWER w/ cyl. 2-CHERRY PICKER HOISTS; 1 T. CHAIN HOIST B ALLIS w/ 5' WOODS BELLY MOWER, 12V., ph. 230-4672 4’ PULL TYPE BOX SCRAPER w/ cyl.; 6 YD. CROWN SCRAPER 7" J.D. 110V METAL CUTTING SAW FARM HOME - 3 Bedroom, South of FORD MAJOR DIESEL w/ SUPERIOR LOADER, 3 pt., 1 hyd., P.S., ph. 230-4672 8’ 3 PT. BLADE; 10' WILLCAR P.T. KILFER COATS 40-40SA PNEUMATIC TIRE CHANGER TRF, Privacy, $495 mo. plus deposit. CASE IH 1835B DIESEL SKID LOADER, 5' bucket, ph. 289-1364 ALADDIN HONDA POWERED COLD WATER WASHER Available 4/1. Call Rick 320-360- 3 PT. 10' INDUSTRIAS AMERICA 165 3 WAY BLADE 0749. P4t27p 2-42” WALK TRU PALLET FORK ATTACH., universal mt. MISC. EQUIPMENT CLARK 8000# 2 STAGE RUBBER TIRED FORK LIFT, side shift, propane, ph. 689-8499 HAYING & LIVESTOCK SEEDING EQUIPMENT 2018 VERMEER BPX 9000 BALE PROCESSOR, rd. or square bales, low usage,ph. 807 276-2562 40’ LINDSAY 1540 NH3 APPLICATOR w/ 3 bar harrow, grd. drive Blue Jet nitralator 1 BEDROOM 2016 KUHN VB 2190 RD. BALER, cutting knives & silage kit, ph 807-276-2562 2-50’ 5 TON WILMAR 500 FERT. SPREADER, 2 fan, ph. 686-2661 8-30" J.D.7200 PLANTER, Yetter Schlagel row cleaners, H.D down pressure springs, liquid pop-up 2018 10' J.D. 830 M0C0 SWINGER HAYBINE , flails ph. 807-276-2562 20' ARTSWAY 240B STALK CHOPPER, flail, large & small 1000, ph. 701-739-3203 APARTMENT (210 gal. stainless), V.R seed & fert., DJ IFL controlller, Eset corn discs, hopper ext., xtra parts DEGELMAN 3 BATT PTO ROTARY ROCK PICKER, ph. 796-5211 14' J.D. 2360 S.P. SWATHER w/ 160 HAYHEAD & CONDITIONER, cab, air, slant 6, conditioner, FOR RENT ph. 688-0766 finger reel, 2023 hrs., ph. 689-8712 CROWN 400 FORK TYPE ROCK PICKER; CASE & IHC FRT WTS; 2-4’ ROLLERS 8-30” CASE IH PULL TYPE PLANTER, dry fert., monitor, corn, sunflower & popcorn drums, KUHN SR600 G11 14 WHEEL HI CLEARANCE V RAKE 7” NORDIC TELESCOPIC HYD. CYL., off 24’ box Downtown Thief River Falls ph. 686-2818 NEW HOLLAND 780A RD. BALER, twine tie auto wrap, 1000 pto shedded, nice ph. 378-4353 2 5/16 PICK UP GOOSENECK BALL HITCH SET LaBree Plaza ~ Call 30' J.D. 9400 GRAIN DRILL w/ factory trans., dry fert., 500 acres on new discs, markers, ph. 289-1645 2- TURKEY/DEER SELF FEEDERS; 200+ T POSTS 2 - 15" X 20' CULVERTS; 2 - SHACKLES; 1,000 GAL. FUEL TANK w/ 110 V pump 20' J.D.. 9350 PRESS DRILLS Erskine trans., markers, ph. 689-5858 DUAL 300 TANDEM AXLE MANURE SPREADER, 540, newer floor & chain, slop gate 9' X 7' OVERHEAD DOOR w/ hardware; 6 T. MOBILITY FERT. SPREADER, dual fan, cover 218-523-3173 30' CRUSTBUSTER GRAIN DRILL ph. 686-4651 ph. 688-0766 BIG GUN IRRIGATION PIECE; PICKUP TOOLBOXS 1997 CASE -IH 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER w/ 2300 AIR CART, Lombardi diesel, NH3 w/ Raven 2-12’ WOOD FEED BUNKS; 3- 8’ X 20’ HAY RACK, 8 ton gears L SHAPED SERVICE TANK & 2 OTHERS w/ hand pumps 525 UNUSED RED BRICKS; HYD. CYLINDERS 510 NORTH ARNOLD AVENUE: 440 monitor ph. 701 739-3203 9' J.D. # 8 3 PT. SICKLE MOWER, restored KUHN 40’ STEERABLE DRILL TRANSPORT SUSPENDED LP FURNACE; 12-6" X 6" X 8' TREATED TIMBERS Quiet 2-bedroom main-floor apart- 8’ X 20’ RD. BALE HAY RACK ON PAPEC TRAILER ment no pets, deposit, references, 4-36” J.D. 7000 CORN PLANTER, dry fert., markers, no bean units, ph. 689-6981 FRONT FENDERS FOR J.D.MFWD; LARGE ASST. HALOGEN LIGHTS 6’ KUHN GM500 3 PT. DISC MOWER lease required. Call...218-681-2863. 4-38” IHC # 56 P.T. CORN PLANTER, dry fert. PICKUP TOOLS BOXES; 2-ELEC. CLAY PIGEON THROWERS HODG-BILT 10 WHEEL V CARTED RAKE P4t27p 6-30” IHC CYCLO PLANTER, markers, soybean, corn, sugar beet & sunflower drums 300 GAL. FUEL TANK ON STAND; UNIVEX IND. MEAT SLICER 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH HOUSE IN 2-30" J.D. PULL TYPE 1200 CORN PLANTER, finger pick-up & bean cups J.D #33 PTO MANURE SPREADER, single beater 500 GAL. FUEL TANK; ASST. FUEL & AIR FILTERS 2-3 PT. BALE SPEARS; 2- 150 GAL STOCK TANKS RED LAKE FALLS - Newly updated, 20’ CONVEY ALL HARD TOP HYD. DRILL TENDER, 7” hyd. fold augers PALLET OF NH3 SHANKS & KNIVES; NEW NH3 HOSE w/New 2-car Garage. $1200 per 10 & 16’ HYD. DRILL FILL AUGERS; 30' 2 BAR DRILL HARROW TRUCKS, PICKUPS & TRAILERS 34" X 10" X 15' ; 30" X 10" X 25' FURNACE DUCTING month plus utilities. Call 509-290- WESTFIELD HYD. TAIL GATE MTD. DRILL FILL NEW 64" STAINLESS NERF BARS; 1,000 GAL. FUEL TANK, 110V pump 7469. P4t28c CENEX SINGLE COMP. HYD. DRILL FILL 2013 KENWORTH T-700 SEMI, 75” hi-rise sleeper, Paccar MX 13,460 H.P.,10 spd. Eaton, 3.25 ratio, 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Oak 4-ROW 3 PT. COLE FLEX PLANTER , ind. gd. drive Sat. radio, p.windows refrig. 236” W.B., 2-125 gal. Al. tanks new batts. , oil change, 5 yr. records, TIRES Lodge Apartments (Senior Hous- 4 T. SPLIT HOPPER SEED & FERT. TENDER ON TAND. AXLE TRL., motor mt., ph. 686-2661 983,200 miles, ph. 689-1675 2-14.9 X 46” BAND DUALS W/ HARDWARE; 2-14.9 X 46”ON STEP UP RIMS (38”-46”) ing), Thief River Falls: All on 1 floor, amenities include large community SINGLE HOPPER HYD. DRILL TENDER, new flighting 1990 LOAD KING TRI AXLE BELLY DUMP TRAILER, 18 yd., 11R/22.5 2-18.4 X 42” ON 38” -42” STEP UP RIMS; 2-18.4 x 42” BAND DUALS, no hardware 1991 41' WILSON HOPPER TRAILER, roll tarp, spring susp., non ag. hoppers, 11R/ 22.5 steel area with kitchen, planned activities, 12-22" J.D. 7100 PLATE PLANTER w/ lift assist., markers, corn & bean plates, ph. 686-5747 3-23.1 X 26” ON 8 HOLE RIMS; 2-11.2 x 38” UNUSED TIRES w/ tubes Meals on Wheels. Rental assistance 16' MELROE PRESS DRILL, grass & dry fert., 686-5747 Budds, ph. 686-1379 8-TRELLEBORG 850/ 55/ 42” ; 2-14.9R 30"; 11L X 16" TRI RIB FRT; available. Please call 218-686-0465 18' EASY LOAD 2 COMP. HYD. DRILL FILL 1976 GMC 6500 T.S w/ 19' BOX, roll tarp, 427, 4x4, new clutch, ph. 686-3712 2-20.8 X 38" w/ tubes; 8-710/70R/38” ; 2- IHC 9 HOLE 3 1/2" HUBS 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for more info. F13tfc FIELD CULTIVATORS 1973 FORD T.S. 2500 GAL. WATER TRUCK, V-8 Cat, Allison auto, 9" x 9" dump valve 2- 445/50R/22.5 SUPER SINGLES ON 10 HOLE AL. RIMS 1979 FORD LT9000 T.S. 7 T. TENDER TRUCK, Cummins, 9 spd., ph. 701-739-3203 2-16.9 x 24” DIAMOND TREAD SCRAPER TIRES Rummage Sales 43’ WILRICH 3400 BIFOLD FIELD CULT. w/ 3 bar Summers, edge shanks, ph. 686-2818 1990 CHEV C-70 S.A. PROPANE TENDER TRUCK, 366, 5 X 2, 10 T. stainless box, ph. 684-5142 2-24.5 X 32” 12 PLY DIAMOND TREAD SCRAPER TIRES SKIME AREA RUMMAGE SALES: 48' 8800 BOURGAULT FIELD CULT., floating hitch, 4 bar harrow, knock on sweeps, gd. cond. 1975 CHEV. C-65 S.A. TENDER TRUCK, 366, 5X2, 10 T. BOX, ph. 684-5142 2-24.5 X 32” BAND DUALS; 4-480/80R/ 46” Saturday, May 1. Maps available at 44-1/2’ J.D. 960 FIELD CULT. w/ 3 bar harrow 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD CREW CAB 4X4, 6.0 gas, leather, heated frt seats, runs good, 5-235/85R/15 12 PLY TRAILER TIRES; 4- 320/85R - 38"; 2-SETS 18.4 X 34” sales and Skime Store. Bake Sale 40' FLEXICOIL #800 FIELD CULT. w/ 4 bar harrow, ph. 686-1131 2001 DODGE 1500 EXT. CAB 4X4 PICKUP, gas, auto, 193k ph. 378-4517 LARGE ASST OF 22.5, 16”,17”, & 18” TIRES & IMP. TIRES (9.5, 11. & 12.5 X 15”) and Lunch to Go at Bethesda 42 1/2" WILRICH BI-FOLD CULT. W/ 3 BAR HARROW 1998 DODGE 2500 EXT CAB, LONG BOX 4WD, 199K, ph. 280-8329 Church. P4t30p 52' CASE IH 4900 CULTIVATOR W/ 3 BAR SUMMERS HARROW, guage wheels 1995 CHEV. 1500 EXT. CAB 4WD, topper, 350, auto, 188,000 miles, ph. 689-8712 GUNS, AMMO, TRAPS & OLD STUFF Machinery 44’ GLENCOE 3300 BIFOLD FIELD CULTIVATOR, 3 bar Summers 2006 FORD 1/2 T.EXT. CAB LONG BOX 4WD , topper, ph. 689-3889 NEW HENRY GOLDEN BOY .22 RIFLE 47’ J.D. BIFOLD 1050 FIELD CULT., 3 bar 2003 JEEP LIBERTY 4WD, V-6, auto, 190K, ph. 689-1606 RUGER 1022 CARBINE EARLY EDITION 20 ft. of Case IH 6200 grain drills. 22’ J.D. #1000 FIELD CULT. w/ 3 bar harrow Grass seed and transport $3,500. 7 1/2'' x 8' S.A. TILT BED TRAILER, no title 5 BOXES (100 rds.) RUGER .204 40 GR. SHELLS Call or text 218-280-6360. P4t29p 14’ 3 PT. J.D. C-10 FIELD CULTIVATOR w/3 bar harrow PICKUP SERVICE TRL.,150 gal. 12V service tank (half full diesel) & AC-DC gas welder/generator 2-BOXES (40 rds.) 30-30 REMINGTON SHELLS 18 1/2' IHC VIBRASHANK FIELD CULTIVATOR 686-1131 BRICK OF WINCHESTER SUPER MAX .22 CAL. 34 GR. HOLLOW PTS Hay, Feed & Seed 2- J.D. FIELD CULT. GUAGE WHEELS MAZDA PICK UP TRAILER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; 2-#330 CONIBEAR TRAPS HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE: Call WILRICH & IHC CULT. SHANK ASSEMBLIES 5' X 8' BEAR TRACK AL. SINGLE AXLE TRL., fold up full width ramp, 3' sides, perm license ICE SAW & GRINDSTONE; 6-MODEL A RIMS; BARN PULLEYS or text LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675. TILLAGE 4 1/2' X 8' AL. TRAILER w/ full width ramp, perm. license 500 GAL. GALVANIZED RIVETED BOILER, has been used for fuel tank 8’ X 20’ TAND. AXLE DECK OVER TRAILER, steel bed, beavertail, no title ph. 686-9046 Carlson Prairie 40' FLEXICOIL SYSTEM 92 HARROW PACKER, 5 bar, ph. 289-1364 LATE ADDITIONS 50’ SUMMERS AUTO FOLD SUPERWEEDER, 3 rank retractable, 5 bar, ph. 686-2818 30’ 4 WHEEL HEADER TRL., 11L X 15” 50' MELROE 420 3 RANK MULTIWEEDER Seed Farm, Inc. 950 BUS. BRENT" GRAIN TRAIN" CART, 16" auger, 30.5 x 32" tires, 1000 pto, needs work, 6-14” J.D. 1450 SEMI MT. PLOW, coulters, gd, cond ROUND BALES OF STRAW Lake Bronson, MN 56734 30’ J.D. 235 DURO CUSHION TANDEM DISK, 11” spacing, 19” disk s frt & back ph. 289-0401 30' HUTCHMASTER TANDEM DISC, 9" spacing 170-RD . BALES OF WHEAT STRAW, 1000#, 5X 6' net wrapped. located in the Plummer MN area, 16-22" J.D. 7100 2 PT. PLATE PLANTER, lift assist., end transport, not been used lately ph. 289-0401 20' J.D. TANDEM DISK, 9" spacing owner will load, ph. 686-4651 2- DEMCO 250 GAL. SADDLE TANKS, ( 8000 series J.D.), ph. -289-0401 CRP Mixtures 5 SHANK LANDOLL 3 PT. RIPPER, disk levelers, lead coulters, extra parts 45- NEW 11" CONCORDE SWEEPS; 45- CONCORDE DEEP BAND FERT SPIKES Native Grass 7 SHANK 3 PT. BRILLION RIPPER (one shank missing, bolt on stds.) LAWN, GARDEN & RECREATIONAL WILTON 10" COMPOUND MITER SAW 50’ & 60’ HERMAN HARROWS 2-6' KING CUTTER 3 PT. FINISHING MOWER; 2 105 YR OLD BARN CUPPOLAS 4'X4'X6' 20' TAND AXLE CAR TRL. w/ beavertail, perm. lic. Wildflowers 8’ 3 PT DISK; 6 & 7’ 3 PT. HARROWS DIXON ULTRA 54” 25 H.P. 0 TURN MOWER, 400 hrs. ph. 686-9046 3-CAT II QUICK HITCHES; 1200 GAL POLY TANK 10’ 3 PT. CHISEL PLOW; 4-14" IHC P.T. HYD. PLOW, coulters J.D. Z925M 60" RIDER, 1300 hrs, ph. 280-8329 200 BUS. SINGLE COMP. HYD. DRILL FILL Phone: 218-754-2693 24' J.D. 235 TANDEM DISK; 36' J.D. 960 FIELD CULT. w/ 3 ba J.D. Z950M 72" RIDER, 1150 hrs, ph. 280 8329 1995 CHEV. 3.4 T. REG. CAB LONG BOX 4WD, V-8 gas, 5 spd. manual, serv. tank & tool box, 8-30" DAKON ROW CROP CULT., shields J.D. STX 38”, 12.5 H.P. RIDER; JARI SICKLE MOWER, runs ph. 289-1364 Toll Free: 1-877-733-3087 6-J.D. CHISEL SHANK ASSEMBLIES ARIENS RT4018 REAR TINE TILLER; "LIL" HOE MINI GAS TILLER 6 T. WILMAR FERT. SPREADER, dual fan, cover 3 PT. HYD. & SCREW TYPE LOG SPLITTERS PASSLOAD 16 GUAGE CORDLESS FINISHING NAILER SPRAYING 42”LAWN SWEEPER; TORO GARDEN TILLER 2-105 YR. OLD BARN CUPPOLAS, 4’ sq., 6’ high 80' SUMMERS ULTIMATE 1,000 GAL P.T. SPRAYER, hyd. pump, triple nozzles, 3 section shut off, 30' CASE IH 8600 GRAIN DRILL, 378-0402 THOMPSON J.D GAS TRIMMER; J.D. 212 38" RIDER; 5' GLASS TOPPED PATIO TABLE FARMS 14.9 x 46" tires, Raven 450 monitor, ph. 378-4353 NEW 44"ARCTIC CAT SPEED POINT SINGLE RANK DISK 30’ MELROE 420 3 RANK MULTIWEEDER CHEV. C-40 2WD w/ 90' 650 GAL. NYB SPRAYER, 350, manual, Honda eng., 14.9 x 38" 2004 POLARIS 250 TRAILBLAZER, 2X 4, new batt. & starter, tuneup, ph. 686-2290 2 1/2 YD. FIELDMASTER SCRAPER ph. 230-8547 Certified Wheat & 11.2 x 24" frts., ph. 280-1336 2001 ARCTIC CAT 400 4 X 4., winch , needs carb. Tuneup, 60000 m. ph. 686-2290 2- AL. HALF FENDERS; 8-11R X 22.5”; 4-14.9 X 46” TIRES Seed for Sale PARKER 4000 2 DOOR 475 BUS. GRAVITY WAGON, 2445/2.5 trk. tires 105' H & S 1,000 GAL. P.T. SPRAYER, 3 section shut off, triple nozzles, hyd. pump, rinse tank 1 1998 ARCTIC CAT 500 4X4, winch, new batt., tuneup, 2000 m. ph. 686-2290 2021 Wheat Varieties 4.9. x “, monitor 84" LAND PRIDE FDR 2584 3 PT. FINISHING MOWER, low hrs. ph. 686-3974 • Registered MN- 100' SUMMERS 1200 GAL. FOLD BACK SPRAYER, inj. cone, 2 sect. shutoff, 14.9 x 38", ph. 686-6875 ALL ITEMS TO BE REMOVED WITHIN 7 DAYS Washburn RED RIVER 1000 GAL. SPRAY CADDY, Dempster grd. drive pump, hyd. agitation pump, 16.5 x • Certified Shelly 16.1 tires TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK. All sales final. All items sold as is, no guarantees or warranties. Titles • Certified Linkert BOOMLESS 12 V ATV SPRAYER transfered sale day. Nothing to be removed until settled Contact 4- H.D. STEEL TRAM LINE CLEANERS FOR SPRAYER TRACTOR OR S.P. SPRAYER for. Any statements made by the owners, clerks, auction- RAVEN VIPER 2 w/controller & antenna (Case-IH sprayer) eers, take pre ce dence over any and all advertising. Not ST. HILAIRE, MN Jake Thompson RAVEN SIDEKICK PRO ISO CHEMICAL INJECTOR, never used responsible for errors or omissions in the above listings. MN LIC. #57-18 (218) 686-2048 Ron • (218) 964-5548 Office for prices and 250 GAL PICKUP WATER TANK; 1,000 GAL. HORZ. POLY TANK availability J.D. 200 GAL. SPRAYER, pto pump, no booms 218-469-9384 Saturday, April 3, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS Northern Watch ~ Page 15 Vehicles/Accessories Custom Services Custom Services Livestock Ironman 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited: 64,800 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS: Per- miles...$10,800 • 2014 Toyota formance tested, AHIR records. Call Camry LE: 71,800 miles...$11,800 • B & K Stumpgrinding LLC MIDWEST 218-843-2061, Hallock, MN ~ Paul or Exteriors 2013 Ford 150 Super Crew: 3.5 V6, and Other Tree Services ROOFING Janelle Craigmile. FP4t27p EcoBoost, 153,000 miles, New Tires, Doors & Windows• Soffit & Facia• Vinyl & Steel Siding• Shingle & Metal Roofing Locally Owned, FOUR YEARLING CHAROLAIS Loaded…$15,900 • 2012 Nissan You’ve put it off BULLS: BW, 92-98 pounds. Call or Sentra: 4-Cyl, Recent New Tires, Operated and Insured for too long! text 218-280-6360. FP4t29p New Construction & Remodeling, Residential & Commercial Construction Brakes, 71,000 miles…$5,995 • SERVICES INCLUDE: Don’t let the damage go further. BULLS FOR SALE – Registered Ron’s Auto Sales • Hwy 59 South • • Tree Trimming We’ll help you choose that Brenden Wilde 218-681-3002 F1t27c Red Angus Yearling Bulls – A few • Stump Removal • Skid Steer Service new look to your home Domain and a few Merlin Sons. 218-689-7253 or 218-681-8874 2006 Yukon XL 4x4 • Full or Partial Tree Removal • Dirt Work Come early for best selection. Rose- Silver, 218k ...... $5,595 Repairs, Replacement & More • Bucket Boom Truck • Snow Removal bud Reds - Keith Sistad 218-431- Free Estimates • Thief River Falls, MN • Licensed & Insured: Lic. #20635772 2007 Chevy Suburban Licensed & Bonded 0641. F1t27f/FP4t35p 4x4 Pewter ...... $7,995 Thief River Falls, MN (Lic #20574515) NOW ACCEPTING MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS BIG JOHN’S MUFFLER & AUTO SALES (218) 686-1853 (218) 681-3879 218-681-7292 OR 218-681-2511 Call Brian for Free Estimates 20061 Center St. E. Thief River Falls Hwy. 32 N. • Thief River Falls FOR SALE www.bigjohnsmuffler.com PERFORMANCE TESTED Epoxy Coating Farm Miscellaneous YEARLING ANGUS BULLS WINDSHIELD DR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS PANELS AND BALE RINGS - 31’ Excellent disposition & maternal traits. 22 Years Experience heavy duty free standing panels $390 Reasonably priced. Will hold. Windshield stone chip repair Garage Shop Retail Basement ea., Available with 10’ and 12’ at- in Thief River Falls. Concrete Designs tached swing gates. Gates are $10 per foot. Un-skirted bale rings $250 Call Randy at 218-681-8004 or 218-686-4419 (Cell) 42 years email: [email protected] ea. Delivery available. Call Hanson experience 701.771.2205 for appointment Mfg, Inc. 218-762-6541, email han- [email protected] FP4t31c FALLS TOWING Household For Sale: COUCH, RECLINER, and TRIP GRILL. Call 218-686-0313. QUALITY ANGUS SINCE 1914

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