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SEVENCLANSCASINO.COM Visit ththe Player’s Club for full details. Management reserves all rights. 800.881.0712 Fishing Derby heads indoors Area Food Shelf gets TRF support City support Polk, Marshall, Kittson, Roseau, Clearwater and needed as it upper Beltrami counties. The Food Shelf purchased applies for the former Woodmen Con- struction property, 16630 $75,000 grant 150th St. N.E., in September 2017. Out of that facility, in 2019, the Food Shelf distrib- by April Scheinoha uted a total of 3,274 pounds Reporter of food to: • 2,405 kids; The Thief River Falls City • 4,819 adults; Council has offered its sup- • 897 seniors; port to the Thief River Falls • 8,121 individuals; and Area Food Shelf in its quest • 1,917 households to obtain a grant of up to Hunt noted that the Food $75,000. The council ap- Shelf previously paid $2,000 proved the certificate of sup- to $4,000 per month for food port at its meeting Tuesday, that it distributed to its Feb. 4. clients. Those costs have The Food Shelf sought the now decreased to $600 to council’s support for its ap- $1,500 per month. plication to make its build- The Food Shelf was re- ing more energy- and quired to hold a public hear- cost-efficient. The grant is ing Monday, Feb. 10 for the being offered through the project and grant applica- U.S. Department of Agricul- tion. Hunt anticipated that a ture – Rural Development board meeting would be held Community Facilities. later that day regarding the If approved, the Food grant application. Shelf will have to match 45% A fundraiser will be held of the grant award. Execu- Friday, Feb. 14 for the Food tive Director Alecia Hunt Shelf. That evening, Kick’n said that amount may Entertainment will present change since the Food Shelf a Sweetheart Dinner to sup- is now serving 26 communi- port the Food Shelf. The ties. According to its website, event for ages 21+ will start the Food Shelf serves clients with a social hour at 6 p.m. in Pennington, Red Lake, (Continued on Page 14)

Ellie Klein made sure her minnow made it to the finish line event was instead held inside St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Over $51,000 first on Sunday, Feb. 9 during the 63rd Annual Knights of this year. The event featured kids’ games as well as bingo Columbus Fishing Derby in Thief River Falls. Due to the infor the adults. stability of ice on both the Thief and Red Lake rivers, the awarded in Two council members clash scholarships Sollom could move into his Prudhomme’s Ward 5 seat decorations outside of the by David Hill ships. vacation home by Thursday, isn’t up for election until home. Editor Bona encouraged the stu- Prudhomme Aug. 1. 2022. Prudhomme noted Sollom dents to think about educa- “Who said I wanted your Shortly after the council should give information per- Over $51,000 in scholar- tion in a different way than and Sollom spar job?” Sollom replied. meeting began Feb. 4, Prud- taining to his whereabouts ships in 95 awards were pre- they have in the past. Think Sollom, who represents homme asked to add a (Continued on Page 14) sented to Northland of it as an investment, he over residence Ward 2, recently purchased monthly verification of Sol- Community and Technical said. and attendance a property in Prudhomme’s lom’s residence to the council College students in Thief Students and parents pay Ward 5. At the last council agenda. Sollom then pro- Meeting to River Falls on Feb. 6. The tuition, get loans and jobs to issues meeting, Sollom said he still ceeded to joke that he had scholarships, which are ad- pay for their education, but lives in Ward 2. He noted an ankle monitor and lifted discuss REA ministered by the Northland he said, this is also an in- that he lives four nights a up his leg to show her the Community and Technical vestment of time. Students by April Scheinoha week in Ward 2 and goes on imaginary ankle monitor. Reporter management College Foundation, were put a lot of time into their a “vacation” three nights a A short time later, Sollom presented during the Annual education, and, he said, stu- week at the Fern Road prop- asked to add something onto The battle lines have The Thief River Falls City Spring Scholarship Awards dents should expect a return erty that he and a friend the council agenda. He Council has scheduled a Ceremony. on that investment. Of been drawn between Thief purchased. asked to add the monitoring River Falls City Council Committee of the Whole Executive Director Lars course, what students put Sollom has told city offi- of Prudhomme’s attendance meeting with VenuWorks’ Dyrud said, “This is what into that investment will de- members Rachel Prud- cials that he spends the ma- at all committee and council homme and Don Sollom. upper management for the Foundation is all about.” termine their return, but, he jority of his time at an meetings. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 The vision of the Founda- said, there will be a return. Their verbal skirmishes apartment over Diamonds & Verification of were on full display at the p.m. at City Hall. Like other tion is to remove financial It’ll either be a higher level Designs, which is located in Sollom’s address committee and council meet- challenges for all who aspire of responsibility in the work- Thief River Falls City Coun- Ward 2. He has indicated During Prudhomme’s por- cil meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4. ings, the Committee of the to learn at Northland. But, force, or another step to the that he is keeping a journal tion of the council agenda, Whole meeting is open to the the mission of the organiza- next chapter in greater edu- The battle culminated of where he is spending his she said, “It’s not my job to with Prudhomme telling public. tion, which was established cational goals, such as at- evenings. Prudhomme, who police you, Don.” The council has received in 1975, is to create opportu- tending a four-year college Sollom that she wouldn’t serves as an assistant Mah- Prudhomme added that give up her council seat, so many complaints regarding nities to invest in the educa- or university. nomen County attorney, was she doesn’t want to conti- the Iowa-based firm’s man- tional experience of There are other investors absent from that council nously receive pictures de- agement of Ralph Engelstad Northland’s students. That’s in the education of students. meeting since she was in- picting Sollom’s Ward 5 Arena and the Huck Olson what Dr. Dennis Bona, pres- Bona pointed out that the volved in a bench trial there. house with lights in opera- Memorial Civic Center since ident of NCTC, talked about federal government, state Sollom’s Ward 2 seat is up tion inside the home or pic- it officially took over those in his presentation prior to and community have all for election this fall whereas tures of lit reindeer duties Jan. 1. the awarding of scholar- (Continued on Page 14)

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Maple Plain man Telephone: (218) 681-4450 sentenced for felony by April Scheinoha sentenced to 95 months in meth in separate baggies, Kathy Svidal Reporter prison stayed for 10 years. two digital scales, and a Publisher Berg was given credit for Smith & Wesson 40-caliber [email protected] A Maple Plain man was seven days served. He was pistol. The complaint noted sentenced Friday, Feb. 7 in ordered to serve supervised that the separate baggies Marshall County District probation for 10 years. Berg and the weight of the drugs Court after he allegedly pos- was ordered to cooperate were indicative of drug sessed about 50 grams of with the transfer of his pro- sales. methamphetamine and bation supervision to his Berg admitted that he Dave Hill about $3,900 in cash. county of residence. He was possessed the meth in his Editor Jeremie Orland Berg, 45, ordered to attend all sober home as well on his person. [email protected] was sen- support meetings or chemi- He also admitted that he tenced for cal dependency program- possessed the cash. With a felony ming as directed by the the exception of the hand- charge of Minnesota Department of gun, Berg said no one had first degree Corrections. Berg was also left anything at his home sale – 17 ordered to continue to meet recently. Pennington County Sheriff Ray Kuznia presented a $600 grams of with mental health profes- The complaint indicated Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship to Jordin cocaine or sionals as directed by the that Berg had been convict- Scott DCamp Gunderson. The association awards scholarships each meth with- DOC. Berg was ordered to ed of six felony charges Sports Editor year to individuals planning to become Minnesota peace in a 90-day not use or possess firearms, between 1995 and 2011. [email protected] officers. Twenty-two scholarships, including the one pre- p e r i o d , ammunition or explosives. They included third degree sented to Gunderson, were awarded in 2019. Gunderson is according He was ordered to supply a assault, escape from cus- a student in the Criminal Justice Program at Northland to online DNA sample. Berg was also tody, fifth degree assault court docu- Jeremie ordered to pay $260 in fees (two offenses), possession of Community and Technical College. He works part-time as a m e n t s . Orland Berg and fines. a firearm and fifth degree correctional officer at the Pennington County Jail. Dismissed The charges stemmed controlled substance crime. (Submitted) were a felony charge of first from the execution of a The majority were convic- April Scheinoha degree sale – 10 grams or search warrant Feb. 26, tions in Marshall County Reporter more of cocaine or meth and 2019, at 34188 160th Ave. while the latter two [email protected] Man injured after a firearm, and a felony N.W. in Newfolden, accord- occurred in Hennepin charge of possession of ing to the complaint. Berg County. At the time that the crash near Terrebonne ammunition/any firearm had apparently been living complaint had been written, after being convicted of a at the home at the time. The Berg had a charge pending A McIntosh man was session of alcohol. crime of violence. Pine to Prairie Drug Task for first degree controlled injured Saturday, Feb. 1 The accident was report- Berg had pled guilty in Force and Marshall County substance crime in Anoka after his vehicle struck a ed in the early morning November to the former Sheriff’s Office confiscated County. DeDe Coltom bridge guardrail, over- hours of Feb. 1. At the time, first degree charge. He was a total of 50.58 grams of Sales and turned and skidded along a Lara was driving eastbound Marketing highway near Terrebonne. on Highway 92, about four 218-681-4450 Martin Xavier Lara, 18, miles east of Highway 32. [email protected] was treated for minor He lost control of his vehi- Court cases include injuries at the scene by Red cle, which then struck a Lake Falls Ambulance, bridge guardrail, over- according to Red Lake turned and skidded along County Sheriff Mitch the roadway on its roof. The dismissed felony Tom Williams Bernstein. He has been vehicle was totalled. The Sales and cited for driving while Minnesota State Patrol also Marketing impaired and underage pos- assisted at the scene. A dismissed felony charge is jail stayed for two years, probation cle, $200 each, no insurance – included in the latest edition of the to the court for two years, complete owner, $200; Otto James 218-681-4450 Pennington County Citation a chemical assessment within 45 Rubischko, 29, Goodridge, expired [email protected] Disposition Bulletin. The Times days; Ryan Michael Thomas, 38, registration, $115; Melissa Amber pays for copies of this public infor- Thief River Falls, charge of theft of Rux, 41, Thief River Falls, owner mation. If it appears in an online services dismissed; Jose Maximo allowing illegal operation, $185; Police receive reports forum other than The Times’ web- Martinez, 23, Thief River Falls, Fornati Lawrence Sampson, 39, site, it has been copied. driving after revocation, $285; West Fargo, N.D., two offenses of Thief River Falls Police James Michael Morin, 21, driving after revocation, $285 Department cases: John Goodridge, charge of driving after each; Jacob Walter Waldorf, 25, of thefts, accidents Kwabena Amofah, 29, Thief River suspension dismissed. Warren, 65/60, $125; Ward Jay Falls, felony charge of forgery dis- Bradley Gerald Johnsrud, 38, Wilson, 59, Greenbush, no seat belt missed; Jesse Dean Boutain, 34, Goodridge, third degree DWI, worn, $110. Warrant apprehen- River Falls was driving a Glyndon, third degree driving $615, one year in jail stayed for Brandon Aaron McCourt, 21, sion and theft: On Feb. 4 2004 Chevy Malibu west- while impaired, $715, one year in four years, probation to the court Grand Forks, N.D., 64/55, $125, at 9:37 a.m., police received bound on Gulf Street. jail with 335 days stayed for four for four years, chemical assess- charge of no proof of insurance dis- a report of a theft at 631 According to the report, he years, may serve jail time in anoth- ment; Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 29, missed; Dwight Alan Greenleaf, Parnham St. E. Haley Jo failed to yield to a 2015 er county at no cost to Pennington Thief River Falls, theft, $210, 365 42, Ponemah, 65/55, $125; Kale Haugen Torkelson, 32, Chevy Impala driven by County or serve jail time on elec- days in jail with 322 days stayed Christopher Heuton, 44, Altoona, Thief River Falls, has been April R. Scheinoha of Thief tronic home monitoring at his own for one year, jail time considered to Iowa, 65/55, $125; Sarah Ann expense, probation to the court for be served, unsupervised probation Bjorgaard, 34, Newfolden, stay of cited for theft. She was River Falls. Scheinoha was four years, chemical assessment; for one year, $596.57 in restitution, adjudication for a charge of expired arrested on a felony driving southbound on Miguel Angel Calderon Vega, 27, no trespassing at Walmart in Thief registration and continued, $50, Pennington County war- Merriam Avenue at the Thief River Falls, charge of failure River Falls until restitution is unsupervised probation for 180 rant. Haugen Torkelson time. The vehicles collided to notify victim or police of a colli- paid. days; Alexie Kaye Burkholder, 31, allegedly stole cash belong- in the intersection. No sion with an unattended vehicle Mallori Jane Holter, 22, Thief River Falls, 65/60, $125; ing to a man. The cash was injuries were reported. dismissed; Ryon John Clow, 37, Roseau, stay of adjudication for a Shirley Rose Corona, 63, Red Lake, found on her person. Pena has been cited for fail- Thief River Falls, charges of gross misdemeanor charge of fifth 65/55, $125; Amy Bronte Cullen, (USPS 627-360) expired registration and no insur- degree controlled substance crime 21, Grand Forks, N.D., no seat belt (ISSN: 1057-6827) Accident and failure ure to yield and no insurance – owner dismissed; Michael and continued, supervised proba- worn, $110. to yield: On Feb. 3 at 11:47 ance. Joseph Engles, 48, Goodridge, tion for two years, cooperate with Pennington County Published weekly every Wednesday a.m., police received a If readers have any charge of open bottle dismissed. transfer of probation to North Sheriff’s Office cases: Taylor by MCM Media LLC, 324 Main report of an accident at the information about the Jordan Wayne Fimrite, 24, Dakota, complete chemical assess- Elizabeth Moser, 24, Red Lake Avenue North, Thief River Falls, intersection of First Street above crimes, they are Thief River Falls, third degree ment within 30 days of sentencing, Falls, stay of adjudication for a MN 56701-1906. and Arnold Avenue. At the DWI, $1,790, one year in jail with pay $200 to the DARE Program, charge of issuance of a worthless urged to contact the Law 335 days stayed for four years, another gross misdemeanor charge check and continued, $175, proba- time of the accident, Julie Enforcement Center at credit for three days served, may of fifth degree controlled substance tion to the court for one year, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Beth Helm of Thief River 681-6161. serve remaining 27 days on elec- crime was dismissed; Ashley $83.39 in restitution; Brett Falls was driving a 2000 Thief River Falls tronic home monitoring at his own Jimenez, 28, Thief River Falls, Michael Newell, 28, Thief River Pennington, Red Lake, Marshall, Buick LeSabre eastbound media receive these expense, probation to the court for driving after revocation, $285; Falls, stay of adjudication for a Roseau, Kittson and East Half four years, chemical assessment; Matthew Charles Wilson, 26, Thief charge of driving after cancellation on First Street. Jennica T. reports from law enforce- of Polk Counties...... $44.00/Yr Bakken of Thief River Falls ment officials. If these Charlotte Joanne Fuentes, 74, River Falls, two offenses of driving – inimical to public safety and con- Plummer, stay of adjudication for a after revocation, $285 each. tinued, $100, unsupervised proba- ...... $30.00/6 Mo was driving a 2019 Honda reports appear in online charge of failure to notify the vic- Minnesota State Patrol tion for one year; Brandon Steven Civic southbound on Arnold forums other than those tim or police of a collision with an cases: Florentino Vazquez Wasley, 38, Thief River Falls, All Other Addresses With Avenue. The vehicles collid- owned by Thief River unattended vehicle and continued, Moreno, 25, Mora, no driver’s charge of driving after suspension 567 Zip Code ...... $55.00/Yr ed in the intersection. No Falls media outlets, the $75, unsupervised probation for six license, $185; Richard Lee continued for dismissal, unsuper- injuries were reported. information has been months, pay $50 to the K-9 Fund. Parsons, 28, East Grand Forks, vised probation for 180 days...... $38.00/6 Mo Helm has been cited for fail- copied. Gene Sheldon Olson, 67, Thief driving after cancellation, $285, Elsewhere in the U.S.A...... $77.00/Yr River Falls, DWI, $715, 90 days in two offenses of an uninsured vehi- ure to yield. These reports include ...... $46.00/6 Mo Theft: On Feb. 3 at 7:32 names of those charged, p.m., police received a arrested or cited with Periodicals Postage Paid At report of a theft at the various crimes and Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701 Subway inside Walmart. offenses. 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At the innocent until proven Falls 564, Newfolden 441, and Goodridge time of the accident, guilty of those crimes in 561. Ricardo Perez Pena of Thief a court of law. The Thief River Falls Times shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Thief River Falls Times' liability for other errors or Highlanding 4-H Club omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any holds monthly meeting monies paid for the advertisement. The Highlanding 4-H bers 10th grade and older Jim Ranstrom, store director at Hugo’s, presented a $1,642.20 check to Amy Beckius- Club held its monthly meet- are eligible to apply to be a THIEF RIVER FALLS ing Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Minnesota 4-H agriculture Johnson (left) and Staci Reay, co-executive directors of the Violence Intervention Project Lund Church in Gully. ambassador. 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Whitney Patti And they’re off. The minnows were off to the races as the instability of ice on both the Thief and Red Lake rivers, the Book now to get kids anxiously watched to see if their minnow would win event was instead held inside St. Bernard’s Catholic Amy a new look! Char the race Sunday, Feb. 9 at the 63rd Annual Knights of Church this year. The event featured kids’ games as well as (218) 681-3722 Columbus Fishing Derby in Thief River Falls. Due to the bingo for the adults. 311 3rd St. E., Thief River Falls

PenningtonCaucus County Republican Call Precinct Caucuses are hereby called to meet on February 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM Registration opens at 6:00 PM Franklin Middle School Cafeteria 300 Spruce Ave S • Thief River Falls, MN The caucuses are to be held for the purpose of electing Delegates and Alternates to the Pennington County Convention, the election of Precinct Officers and to discuss and recommend resolutions and additions, deletions or changes to the Republican Party of Minnesota Platform. This call is hereby issued this 5th day of February 2020 by the Pennington County Executive Committee Jim Amundson helped Haylee Worrall determine what she “caught” at the Kids’ Fish Pond at the 63rd Annual Knights Bernie Huot (left) held up one of the prizes, a fishing pole, Barb Chervestad, Chair of Columbus Fishing Derby on Sunday, Feb. 9. Like real-life at the 63rd Annual Knights of Columbus Fishing Derby on fishing, her line came up empty at one point. Then a short Sunday, Feb. 9. John LeDuc, who also handled bingo time later, she had a bite and a “fish.” Due to the instability duties, is also pictured. Due to the instability of ice, he of ice on both the Thief and Red Lake rivers, the event was event was instead held indoors this year at St. Bernard’s instead held indoors this year at St. Bernard’s Catholic Catholic Church in Thief River Falls. The event featured Church in Thief River Falls. bingo as well as kids’ games. Christian Valentine’s Day Buffet Women’s Club to meet Friday, February 14th The Thief River Falls Serving from 5 - 7:30 p.m Christian Women’s Club . will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Thief BBQ Ribs, Ham, Shrimp, River Falls. The men in their lives are also invited. Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies, Fruit For more information, Salad, Dinner Roll, Dessert and Coffee reservations or cancellations, call Carmen at 681- $ 95 3091. Reservations are appreciated by Thursday, Adults - 13 Feb. 13. Cancellations are Under 12- $7.95 appreciated by noon *No Regular Menu ~ No Reservations Monday, Feb. 17. Jeff’s Kitchen 324 Brooks Ave. Thief River Falls facebook.com/trftimes BREAKING NEWS

Ward Brink Isabel Kainz (left) received some help from in Thief River Falls. Due to the instability of will be Aubrey Jesme and Randy Schantz (not pic- ice on both the Thief and Red Lake rivers, 80 years young tured) while removing a stencil for a tempo- the event was instead held indoors at St. on February 16. rary tattoo Sunday, Feb. 9 at the 63rd Bernard’s Catholic Church this year. Annual Knights of Columbus Fishing Derby Fill his mailbox with birthday wishes at 4162 Basswood Road NW, Celebrate with Baudettte, MN 56623 your sweetheart

Friday, February 14th 5 - 9 p.m. Farm & Commercial Smoked Prime Rib Dinner Wiring served with soup or salad, choice of baked potato or Local Electricians $ garlic mashed and a French bread roll 25 Serving Chicken Kiev or Chicken Cordon Blu Dinner Thief River Falls and served with soup or salad, choice of baked potato or garlic surrounding areas. mashed and a French bread roll $15 Contact: Tim Anttila 218-688-0084 Joel Kubischta 701-789-0272

Bingo was a family affair for Manzy Peralta Lake rivers, the event moved indoors Located inside the Plummer American Legion • 150 Central Ave E • Plummer and his son, Kyler, at the 63rd Annual Sunday, Feb. 9 to St. Bernard’s Catholic Knights of Columbus Fishing Derby. Due to Church in Thief River Falls. The event fea- Reservations appreciated, but not required • Call 218-686-2894 Visit our website: www.hopeelectric.com the instability of ice on the Thief and Red tured bingo as well as kids’ games. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 5

Racers line up for the start of the Goodridge-Grygla 500 on ers with miles of ditch, river, woods and cross-country rac- Feb. 8. Racers from throughout the region and Canada par- ing. The overall winner was Zach Herfindahl, an Arctic Cat ticipated in the two-day, 500-mile race that challenged rac- racer from Eagle River, Wis.

Ross Erdman of Fargo, N.D., tears past the start of the Goodridge-Grygla 500 Feb. 8 and 9. Racers from throughout the region and Canada participated in the race, which featured 500 miles of ditch, river, woods and cross country racing. Erdman finished 11th in the Pro Factory 600 division.

Eat Your Heart Out Enjoy a delectable Young snowmobile racers participating in the Two Eighty- organization is to provide a fun, safe and rewarding racing assortment of dinner Valentine’s Day Six Sno Series competed on an oval cross-country track in experience for racers and their families. favorites, soup, salad Sweetheart Buffet Menu Goodridge on Saturday and Sunday. The mission of the and dessert Carving Station With: Bergland Friday, Roast Beef & Herb Crusted Pork Loin Chicken Breast With Cream Sauce earns master’s February 14 Homemade Meatballs degree $15.99 per guest Popcorn Shrimp Mashed Potatoes And Gravy The College of St. Served from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Garlic And Chive Potatoes Scholastica has announced Glazed Carrots that Megan Bergland of Green Beans Almondine Thief River Falls has graduated with a Master of Soup And House Salad Science degree in occupa- Red Velvet Cake Dessert tional therapy. 1080 Hwy 32 S. • 218-681-8910 St. Scholastica held its Thief River Falls Fall 2019 Commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 14 on campus.

GATZKE NEWS Mrs. Clifford Klamar • 459-3445 Darwin, Sanford, Merlin, Brent, Laurie and Gavin Brault clears a jump on an oval track Brault participated in the Pro 206, Outlaw Mildred Klamar, also Tim, in Goodridge. Brault and many other young and 8-10 year-old junior divisions. He is one Brittany and Aaron racers participated in the Two Eighty-Six of the high-point leaders in those divisions. Tesarek, have been coffee guests at the Clifford Sno Series race held Saturday and Sunday. Klamar home. Monday, Paige Folder of YOU’RE RETIRING. Long Prairie and Brian Folder of Coon Raids were MAKE SURE YOUR coffee guests at the Alan Severts home. Howard and Mary Ann MONEY DOESN’T. Lunsetter went to Bottineau, ND to visit with Anna Rose Evens and were Kaylee J St Germain overnight guests on Tuesday. They all attended FIC funeral services for Mary Regional Market Leader Ann’s cousin Loren Bernstein. Others attend- 113 E 2nd St ing were: Tim Bernstein of Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Grygla, and Roy and Doris Bernstein of Middle River. 218-683-5113 Sue Aune was a recent facebook.com/kaylee.stgermain.thrivent coffee guest at the Alan Severts home. Clifford and Mary Klamar brought birthday Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent Financial, wishes to Doris Klamar. marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Justin Tate of Scandia and Benjamin mile race that challenged racers with miles Ronnie and Shelia Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Langaas of Greenbush break the starting of ditch, river, woods and cross-country Peterson visited on Tuesday at the Alan Management, Inc. Thrivent.com/disclosures. line of the Goodridge-Grygla 500 on Feb. 8. racing. Tate finished second overall, and Severts home. Appleton, Wisconsin • Minneapolis, Minnesota Racers from throughout the region and Langaas 15th in the Pro Factory 600 divi- Harley Melby has been a Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 Canada participated in the two-day, 500- sion. recent visitor at the Alan 28971A N9-16 Severts home.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 with each piece found that one piece. “It sort of makes was a match. Squeals of you want to keep going,” I HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. delight erupted as I shared mentioned. PROGRESSIVE BINGO 5 p.m. the good news. Nary a word Silence. left his lips as he quietly “Even if we only find 10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 by Kathleen worked, once again, repli- pieces a night, who cares, HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. Kjolhaug cating real life. we have time … there is no PROGRESSIVE BINGO 5 p.m. Upon entering the puzzle rush. It’ll be fun!” Dance to EMPTY COOLER 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. In Loving Memory of room on day two, I spent “Do you realize that we some time reflecting upon will be here for months?” He SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 With blizzard condi- the one lone piece our doggy proclaimed in manly wis- Cheryl tions roaring out of doors, had decided to chew on. dom. BAR BINGO 5p.m. the puzzle purchased lay in After discovering it wasn’t And, he offered, “We Kostrzewski wait for such a time as this. quite her taste, she left it should have started with a MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 November 23, 1948 - ’Twas a puzzle alright, just lying upon the floor all tro- 500 piece puzzle.” a piece of it to be exact, that phy like. It was perhaps her I began counting. Yes, I HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. February 16, 2018 the dog chewed up. Never way of signaling that she, began counting each piece COOTIE SCRATCH 7 p.m. Sadly missed by mind there were still 999 too, was a participant! laid down that had already Richard, Tamara, Romayne, pieces left, it was the one … Picking the piece up … found a home upon the TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 the one piece she’d snatched Erica, Carl, Grandkids we took note that each piece table. HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. at some point during the of a puzzle is actually made “What are you doing?” he and Great-Grandkids day that turned up on the up of several layers of the bluntly asked … looking rug. As we picked it up, we same form as the dog’s sali- puzzled. felt defeated before we’d va had loosened each one. Upon reaching 300, I even begun. Now dried, the one piece of answered. “Well, we only POSTVFW #2793 VFWCAFE THIEF RIVER FALLS Breakfast It was our very first jig- the 1,000 pieces that doggy have about 700 to go and Monday - Saturday 7 - 11 a.m. Mon. - Fri. saw puzzle that we were had messed with, sat in that’s almost a 500-piece 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. 6 - 11 a.m. Sat. about to attempt as a mar- wait. puzzle … so let’s start from Gaming License #A-00404-001 Karen Specials ried couple, and thus it (218) 681-1211 Each evening as we trod here. We’re almost there!” Every Day facebook.com/trftimes began. upstairs for a little puzzle He stared blankly … not How bad can it be? That time together, it was a puz- in the least convinced. thought surfaced as we zle to us as to which piece it Tonight, we will again go trudged upstairs to empty was that the dog had up to the loft and work on its contents upon the table. chewed. Every time we the puzzle. I will find pieces The picture on the box could not find a matching and squeal with delight; he looked pretty enough, so section, we realized the one will stand beside me filling why was I skeptical as to that doggy had chewed in the gaps simply because what this experience had to might be the one we were he committed to it. offer over the next few looking for … until we Sometimes, just showing up weeks? I wasn’t sure, but found it. Then, suspicion is enough to spur one anoth- we were about to find out. arose all over again with er on. Emptying the contents each new space needing to Hebrews 10:24-25 con- was the easy part. Turning be filled. firms this line of thinking. over each piece followed Get the picture? 999 “Let us consider how we suit … so far so good. He times of doubt arose over may spur one another on … worked on his pile of pieces, one piece that had been not giving up meeting and I worked on mine. chewed up and spit out. together … but encouraging INVENTORY Duplicating real life … we Slumped over the puzzle one another … and all the got the hang of it quickly. I table one evening, I boister- more as you see the day was surprised as to how ously mentioned how good approaching.” Amen. much satisfaction came it felt when you find just REDUCTION Area students are piano competition winners

Five piano students of Stephanie and Robby the Marcia M. Knuttila Finstad of Thief River Falls, Piano Studio in Thief River who performed “Chaconne” DISCOUNTED PRICES ON EVERY ITEM IN OUR STORE! Falls are winners in the by J. Yeager. Finstad ALL ITEMS ARE IN STOCK, AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE Minnesota Music Teachers received a winning score of Association Northwest 98. PICK-UP,SALE! OR DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE! District Piano Contest held These Northwest District at First Lutheran Church, piano winners now advance Detroit Lakes, on Saturday, to the MMTA All-State Feb. 1. Piano Contest, which will Thirteen teachers regis- be held at Ferguson Hall, tered 50 piano students to University of Minnesota, compete at the contest. Minneapolis, on March 14- Only the top 30% of each 15. division in the Primary, Junior A, Junior B, and Oak Ridge to 10%, 20% UP TO Intermediate A, and the top 50% of each division in the Addison Bienek hold lasagna Intermediate B, Senior A and Senior B, are selected winning score of 96. supper to compete in the state Winners in the Junior B piano contest. Division (ages 11-12) Oak Ridge Lutheran The following district Brody Manning, sixth Church will hold its 18th winners from the Knuttila grade son of Jennifer and annual lasagna supper Piano Studio now compet- Chad Manning of Thief Saturday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 50% OFF! ing at the state contest are: River Falls, who performed 7 p.m. Winners in the Primary “Wild Rider, Op. 68, No. 8” The menu features RECLINERS, MATTRESSES, Category (ages 7-8) homemade lasagna and gar- by R. Schumann. Manning Addison Bienek, third received a winning score of lic toast, a lettuce salad, a grade daughter of Stacey 96. creamy homemade dessert, and Michael Bienek of Audrey Bienek, seventh coffee and milk. Gluten-free SOFAS, LOVESEATS AND MORE! Warren, who performed grade daughter of Stacey lasagna will be available. “Clever Cat” by M. Bober. and Michael Bienek of Take-outs will be available Bienek received a winning Warren, who performed as well. A freewill offering score of 96. “Tambourine” by R. will be accepted. A bake sale Veda Holter, third grade Vandall. Bienek received a will be held in conjunction daughter of Michelle and winning score of 97. with the lasagna supper. Justin Holter of Thief River Winner in the Senior A The church is located Falls, who performed Division (ages 17-18) seven miles west of Thief “Bagatelle in C” by A. Jerzie Finstad, 12th River Falls on Highway 1 Diabelli. Holter received a grade daughter of and then one mile north.

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Store Hours Monday - Friday • 9-6 Thursday • 9-7 Five piano students from the Marcia M. Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes on Feb. 1. Saturday • 9-3 Knuttila Piano Studio in Thief River Falls Local winners included: (from left) Brody www.popplersfurniture.com are winners in the Minnesota Music Manning, Jerzie Finstad, Audrey Bienek, Teachers Association Northwest District and Veda Holter. Also winning, but pictured 201 LaBree Ave. N. • Thief River Falls • 681-3914 Piano Contest, which was held at First separately was Addison Bienek. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 COLUMNISTS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7 Public Health Positive Thoughts … Pertussis Giving a valentine to someone very important continues important person in my life the acts. and that she was called everybody to let those near - my mom, Vivian Contos. Well, it was a Monday home that Friday night. I and dear to them know you My mom and my stepdad when I called to talk about knew something was off love them. Life can change to be a by Dan have been retired for awhile AGT. She then told me that that day and now the pieces so quickly. Of course, if we Bartsch now and decided to be resi- she wasn't feeling right, and all fit together. have God in our lives, love concern in dents of South Padre, it was frustrating her I'm sad, but I'm thankful will be with us every day. Texas. Both of them would because she was busy at her that God brought me back In closing, I urge any Minnesota come up north around my church rummage sale. I told to church, and because of friends of my stepdad Rick In a couple of days, birthday to visit me and her to take it easy and she’d that, I know my mom is to give him a jingle now and everybody will be celebrat- their friends up here in be fine. The last thing I said with my grandparents in then. He'll appreciate it. Inter-County Nursing ing a day during which we Minnesota. Otherwise, my was “I love you, mom.” On heaven. She will be an extra And to my mom, may this Service for Pennington all give somebody we love a mom would call me on Feb. 1, my aunt Judy and angel among us, and I be the ultimate Valentine’s County reminds area resi- little something, and proud- Sunday to check if I went to Pastor Ale came over to my believe, she would want me Day card that you can share dents that pertussis contin- ly say that they are our church. She had her spies place. Needless to say, I did- to continue writing and with Grandpa and ues to be a concern in valentine. Well, today I and would know if I didn't. n't know what was going on. spreading good thoughts, Grandma and everyone Minnesota. want to give a valentine to She would also call after They sat me down and told which I will do in my mom's else. Happy Valentine’s Day, Kristen Ehresmann, someone who was a very any "America's Got Talent" me that my mom had been name. So with Valentine's God bless, and I love you. director of infectious dis- show and we would review experiencing chest pains, Day coming, I would like ease at the Minnesota Department of Health, stat- ed in the recent MDH Speaking of … In history … report of an infant death, “Pertussis continues to be a Ban on public concern in Minnesota, and How guys can we want to do everything we can to prevent future gatherings tragedies.” has been Pertussis is a very conta- have a good gious disease caused by a bacterium that affects the lifted in TRF lungs and airways. It spreads by coughing or Valentine’s Day 1920 - One Hundred sneezing. Years Ago The first symptoms of cleaner or coffee maker. -Herbert Fuller has been pertussis are similar to a Save it for another time. drafted for the office of cold: sneezing, a runny Bring it home in a couple of president of the Fair Board nose, possibly a slight fever, by weeks as a surprise gift and following the resignation of and a cough. After one or A.J. Andersen. Sherry you'll get lots of good points. two weeks, the cough Bring it home for -The Stone and Rambeck becomes more severe. LaCoursiere Valentine's Day and you'll Implement firm has been Infants and children with Pippin get the cold shoulder. formed here. pertussis can cough violent- For that matter, don't get -With the flu situation ly until the air is gone from her anything practical. She improving, the local ban on their lungs and they’re It's that "loverly" day doesn't want to think of public gatherings has been forced to inhale with a loud again - time for all the guys practical stuff on Find love this lifted. “whooping” sound. The to get gifts for their honeys Valentine's Day. This is the Valentine’s Day 1970 - Fifty Years Ago coughing fits usually last or be in the doghouse for the day to make her feel as -The U.S. Nationals from one to six weeks but rest of the year. I don't young and pretty as she defeated the Warroad can go on for 10 weeks or understand why it is just really is - so do just that. Lakers 5-2 in the dedica- more. the guys that get in trouble Chocolate candy is tion hockey game for the Anyone can get pertus- over Valentine's Day gifts. always a good gift, especial- new Thief River Falls City sis, but it is most severe in Somehow it just doesn't ly if it comes in a big, heart- Arena Thursday that drew infants. seem very fair. shaped box. But whatever a crowd of 3,500 people, Jewelry is another good guarantee. representing the largest Health officials are Anyway, here are a few you do, don't buy the cheap gift for your valentine. Candles are always nice, emphasizing the impor- tips for you guys that might stuff at the convenience crowd ever to watch a hock- Anything expensive will do. especially if they smell ey game in this city. tance of vaccination, espe- help make that special gal store. Go get a really good Again, this is not the time good, and I don't mean they cially during pregnancy, to happy this year. brand of chocolates. This -The Honor Dairyman to get the cheap stuff. A lit- should smell like pine for Pennington County is help prevent pertussis. The There are a few really means you will have to pay tle bitty, beautifully woods or deer scent, either. tetanus, diphtheria and tacky things that you more, but, trust me. It will Darrow Lundeen who has a wrapped box with a big, Get something that smells herd of 30 cows with 1969 acellular pertussis, or shouldn't buy, no matter be worth the money in the fancy bow and something really "girlie" because that Tdap, vaccine is recom- how tempting they are. long run. She'll love it! (Just average production of shiny and beautiful inside is just what she will like. 14,669 pounds of milk and mended during the third Don't get her any of that don't say anything about is just the thing to get you Ask the salesperson if you trimester of each pregnan- sexy underwear or lingerie. calories when she opens it.) 533 pounds of butterfat. in good with your sweetie. have to - they'll help. Get -Norris Melander and cy. This recommendation Unless you spend far more Flowers are another good The third best Valentine one big candle or, better yet, has been around since than you can afford on gift for Valentine's Day, and Gene Beito have been gift is smelly stuff. There get a whole bunch of little reelected to the board of them, the darn things are they're easy to get, too. With are lots of pretty, smelly ones that she can set itchy and pinchy, and most flowers, you just call up the directors of Jobs things out there now around the bathtub when Incorporated. Anyone can women would rather wear store, discuss what you besides a bottle of her she takes her long, hot soak something a whole lot more want, and order them deliv- 1980 - Forty Years Ago get pertussis, favorite perfume. Get her in the smelly stuff. -Arctic Enterprises, Inc. comfy than a lacy red teddy ered. If you don't know a smelly bath stuff, like bath Warning - have a good or a fur-topped bustier. I thing about flowers, don't has reported a loss of $7 but it is most oil or bath salts or after- bottle of wine or champagne million for the third quar- know you'd just love to buy worry. The people on the bath spray or powder in her and some fancy nibbles her some of those fancy other end of the phone know ter of operation this year. severe in favorite scent. Then pick up ready for after the soak. -The Northwestern things, but don't bother. a lot and they'll be glad to a cute heart-shaped bath That might be when you'll infants. Don't get her anything help you. This, too, will cost Hospital of Thief River pillow or tub rug and a soft, get your Valentine's Day Falls has become affiliated that has a plug on it, either. you, but what would you silky bathrobe and you're gift. Valentine's Day is not the say staying out of the dog- with United Blood Services home free - in good with her of Fargo. 2012. time for a new vacuum house is worth? for the rest of the year, I Many infants who get -Seventy-two entrants pertussis are infected by took part in the Second older siblings, parents or Times for Toddlers … Annual Cherry Baking other caregivers. These Contest in Thief River people often do not know Help children feel good about themselves Falls. they have the disease 1990 - Thirty Years Ago because their symptoms (Contributed by the children’s books that your rendered in doodles. But -The Thief River Falls can be less severe. Here are some simple Early Childhood Family family might enjoy: Snoodle learns that we are Visitors and Convention There are two pertussis ideas parents can use to Education Department of Seuss, Dr. Did I Ever all beautiful despite what Bureau has received an vaccines, and age deter- help children feel good School District 564.) Tell You How Lucky You others might try to convince award for marketing excel- mines when you get each about themselves. Have ACTIVITIES Are? Compared to the prob- us of. Dr. Jiggle & Mr. Sly: lence. vaccine. The diphtheria, confidence in your child. Colored Glue lems of some of the crea- The dance loving Dr. Jiggle -In his State of the State tetanus and acellular per- Trust in him to learn from Are you in a sticky situa- tures the old man describes, feels too embarrassed to address Thursday, Gov. tussis, or DTaP vaccine, is his mistakes and to outgrow tion about what to do with the boy is really quite lucky. boogie because he feels like Rudy Perpich included given to children starting at aggravating habits he may old magic markers that Tafuri, Nancy. You Are a blob, but a little potion comments by Donna Olson age 2 months. pick up as he grows. He seem to be out of ink? Use Special, Little One. So and - presto, change-o - he of Thief River Falls about The Tdap vaccine is won’t always slam the them to make colored glue! often our children need is transformed in to the hip- her grandson’s death from given to adolescents at age screen door or leave his Here’s how: reassurance that they are swinging sensation Mr. Sly. an overdose of cocaine. 11-12 years and adults. shoes in the middle of the Using a pair of tweezers, important, that they are WONDERS OF THE -A $2.5 million remodel- Families should talk to room. Pay more attention to gently pull the felt tip from special. That is addressed WEB ing project is being conduct- their health care provider his strengths than to his the marker pen. Drop the in this book. A variety of The Internet has long ed at Northwest Medical to see what vaccines they shortcomings. You’ll find tip into a baby food jar filled baby animals asks the ques- been available to supple- Center in Thief River Falls. need and when. you see more of whichever with white glue. Put the lid tion, “How am I special?” ment your parenting knowl- 2000 - Twenty Years Ago Other things you can do behavior you focus on most. on the jar. After several and receive loving answers edge and skills. This is one -The City of Thief River to prevent the spread of So thank him when he clos- hours, remove the lid; then from their mothers and web location that your fam- Falls has been awarded a pertussis are: es the door quietly. remove the felt tip and dis- fathers. ily might enjoy: Nurturing $598,000 grant by the • Avoid close contact Try to give him the bene- pose of it. Use a craft stick VIDEO VARIETY your child’s self-esteem. 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Libraries named as one of two top a tissue or cough into your Early Childhood Family BOOK OF THE WEEK VeggieTales. A in much of northwest youth volunteers for the sleeve. Education Department of There are thousands of Snoodle's Tale: A Lesson Minnesota are listed on the year of 2000 in the • Seek medical atten- School District 564.) books written for young in Self-Worth. Offers two Northwest Regional Library Prudential Spirit of tion if you or a family mem- SOMETHING TO TALK children every year and reassuring faith-based sto- website: http://www.nwr- Community award pro- ber have been coughing for ABOUT many are available for you ries that encourage positive lib.org/ gram. more than seven days and Be sure to talk about the to borrow from a public self-worth. A Snoodle's (With assistance from -Rozlynn Haugen and it is not getting better. positive things and what library or can be purchased Tale: Poor Snoodle is liter- the Thief River Falls Public Adam Sjulestad were Source: the Minnesota your child is doing that is from a bookstore or online. ally weighed down by other Library.) named queen and king of Department of Health “right.” Here are a couple of classic folks perceptions of him, as the Goodridge School SnoFest on Friday. 2010 - Ten Years Ago -Northland Community How we decide to close schools in S.D. 564 and Technical College has been notified that it has by Brad Bergstrom as possible. The following parents/guardians another wind speeds, and other made to delay, release early, been awarded a $4.9 mil- Superintendent of process is used: option if their children are weather variables are or cancel school, communi- lion grant to develop an S.D. 564 1) If school is going to be in elementary school; shared with school districts cation with staff and fami- Unmanned Aerial System delayed or cancelled, the 2) Roads when in ques- and help factor in the deci- lies is critically important. Maintenance Program at The decision-making School District will try mak- tion are visually checked by sion making. While this is Tools used include radio, the Aviation Maintenance process of how inclement ing the decision by 8 p.m. the transportation director valuable data, we know that TV, SchoolMessenger®, School at the Thief River weather can affect school the night before. By utiliz- and superintendent, often weather can shift and com- school websites, and social Falls Regional Airport. can be complex and the ing this timeframe, it allows times by 4 a.m. to deter- pletely change from what media. -A former Plummer resi- impact that each decision parents/guardians time to mine if buses can safely was expected; The decision to alter the dent, Neil Huotari, has has on families, staff and adjust plans for their chil- operate; 4) A lot of communication school day schedule isn’t written a book titled the community overall is dren. Cold weather can be 3) School superintend- is shared between area something a school superin- “Securing Smiles: A Guide significant. The number one easier to predict than wind ents receive a number of superintendents as weather tendent wants or likes to do, to Family Security.” priority when making a and snow, especially here in communications from the conditions worsen. While but in northern Minnesota, -The Adventist decision is to ensure the Thief River Falls. It should National Weather Service in not every school district oftentimes it becomes a Community Service Center safety of students and staff. be noted that starting last Grand Forks, N.D., when makes the same decision, necessity. Be assured that on Tindolph Avenue South The process is extensive, school year, our Latchkey impending weather looks the collective thoughts of the safety of students and in Thief River Falls has with every attempt to com- Program maintains its nor- like it could be troublesome. the group is certainly help- staff is always on the fore- announced that it will tem- municate with families and mal operating hours from Predictions regarding wind ful; front of our decision making porarily close due to illness staff in as timely a manner 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. giving chill, snowfall amounts, 5) When a decision is process. and other circumstances. 8 ~ Thief River Falls Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Robert D. Rosendahl, 98 Jeanne M. Williams, 86 Carol H. Borchert, 79 Springfield, MO - Missouri on a blind date; it Thief River Falls - many as “Sports Jeanne” Robert Rosendahl was the fourth of July 1946, Jeanne Williams, 86 of Thief because she loved all sports Balm Lake - Carol Helen Carol was a member of 4- died at his home in and it was love at first sight. River Falls, passed away and especially loved watch- Borchert, 79, resident of H, Sunday school and vaca- Springfield, Missouri on the Bob proposed and they peacefully on Monday, ing her kids and grandkids Balm Lake, passed away in tion bible school teacher, evening of February 2, 2020; were married 30 days later February 3, 2020 at play sports. Bemidji on February 8, Girl Scout leader and active he was 98. on August 15, 1946. Oakland Park Communities Jeanne was a member of 2020, after a courageous, member of the Ladies Aid of R o b e r t A true patriot, Bob re- in Thief River Falls. Zion Lutheran Church in but short, battle with cancer. Trinity Lutheran Church of passed away enlisted in the Army and The service to celebrate Thief River Falls where she A celebration of life serv- Debs. just 40 days served again as a First Jeanne’s life was active in various activi- ice will begin at 11 a.m. on Carol was preceded in after his Sargent, leading an infantry was on ties and groups and was also February 14, 2020 at Trinity death by her parents, Carl wife, Bettie, company for nine months of F r i d a y , a member of the Noon Lutheran Church in Debs. A and Helena Lehrer. She is and they combat during the Korean February 7, Lioness Club. visitation will begin one survived by her husband will be War. 2020 at Zion Survivors include four hour before the service, with Jay; two children: Gayle i n t e r n e d Bob retired from the U.S. L u t h e r a n children, Mary Jo Williams lunch to be served at the Borchert (Jon Morphew) of together at Federal Bureau of Prisons in Church in of Oakton, VA, Janet (Rick) church after the service. Monticello, and Paul t h e 1979. Thief River Myers of Thief River Falls, Carol was born on April 6, Borchert (Sarah) of Baxter; Springfield The Rosendahl’s had six Falls. Bob Williams of Denver, CO 1940 in Red Lake Falls to her brothers and sister: M i s s o u r i children: Roberta Wise (d. J e a n n e and Bruce (Sandra) Carl and Helena Lehrer. Wayne Lehrer (Lois), Veterans Cemetery. A cele- 2014) and husband Clark (d. M a r i o n Williams of Thief River She grew up on a farm out- Sharon Wuggazer (Bob), bration of life is being 2014), John Rosendahl, Tygeson was born October Falls; grandchildren: Casey side of Red Lake Falls and Joel Lehrer (Sue) and Terry planned. Eirik Rosendahl and wife 24, 1933 in Fosston, the (Travis) Norris, Brett attended Lafayette High Lehrer (Wendy); sister-in- Robert Dale Rosendahl Linda, Martha Gaska and daughter of L.L. and Marion (Ashley) Reed, SaVanna School. After high school, law and brother-in-law Judi was born April 20, 1921, in husband Dr. Walt Gaska, (Vaaler) Tygeson. She was Housey, Aaron Myers, Ethan Carol attended and graduat- and Lee Borchert; grandchil- Saint Hilaire, and grew up Kathleen Rosendahl-Garcia baptized and confirmed in Housey, Lily Williams; ed with her bachelor’s dren: Ava, Elsa and Willa in Thief River Falls. and husband Rick Garcia, the Lutheran faith. She great-grandchildren: Hailie degree in home economics Borchert; and numerous Bob served his country and Ben Rosendahl and wife attended school in Fosston, Reed, Emma Reed, Tucker from Concordia College in cousins, nieces and during World War II in the Beth. They have eight Crookston and graduated Norris, Mason Reed, Chase Moorhead. nephews. Army Air Corps and was grandchildren, dozens of from Lincoln High School in Norris, Tegan Norris, Sophia After graduating from Carol loved spending time deployed to the Southwest bonus grandchildren, and Thief River Falls with the Busse; cousin, Dick Thorson, college, Carol initially with her family, fishing for Pacific Theater in 1941 as five great-grandchildren. class of 1951. WA; numerous nieces, taught home economics. She walleyes on Balm Lake and the line chief, Sargent, 1st Bob has one niece, Michelle Jeanne was united in nephews, relatives and later went to work for Quin Red Lake, gardening, tend- class in the 3rd Pursuit (Gibbs) Shay in Vermont marriage to Richard friends. County Health Services. ing to her chickens and Squadron. Although he and one nephew, Mr. Samuel Williams and to this union Jeanne is preceded in Carol married Jay spending countless hours fought bravely for three Gibbs of Thief River Falls. four children were born, death by her husband, Borchert on June 29, 1962. volunteering for many months without adequate Bettie remained Bob’s Mary Jo, Janet, Bob and Richard in 1976; parents; Together, Carol and Jay church activities over the naval, or air support, in May bride for 73 years and pre- Bruce. They lived in Minot, grandson, baby Williams; lived in Thief River Falls, years. 1942, the US and ceded her husband in death ND for a short time before and brother, Jerry (Jean) Warroad, Wannaska and In lieu of flowers, the Philippines surrendered to by 40 days. Robert was also settling in Thief River Falls Tygeson; sisters-in-law: Debs. They spent their last family requests that memo- the Imperial Japanese preceded in death by his where Jeanne continued to Shirley Tygeson, Teckla twenty years together living rials be sent to Trinity Army. father, Benjamin (d. 1956), live the rest of her life. Willett, Agnes “Marie” on the beautiful shores of Lutheran Church of Debs: As a prisoner of war, Bob mother, Lillian (d. 1971), Jeanne worked as a tran- Williams Long; brother-in- Balm Lake. They often P.O. Box 9, Puposky, MN was forced to make the 60- and his sister, Isabel Marie scriptionist in medical law, Ed (Lori) Williams. spent their winters in New 56601. mile Bataan Death March. Gibbs, (d.1998). records at the clinic in Thief Condolences may be sent Brunfels, TX. A00003B2020FB12 Bob endured harsh treat- The family wishes to River Falls for many years at www.johnsonfuneralser- ment and was transferred to thank Dr. Meldi, the kind and in her later years vice.com a Japanese Prison camp in staff at Good Shepherd enjoyed volunteering for A00003B2020FB12 Mukden Manchuria by Hospice, and our friend, many different organiza- means of a Hell Ship. As a Barbara Burgess; we are tions including Sanford Gift POW, Bob was forced into grateful to you all for your and Coffee Shops. Terry Barber Trio performs in TRF Feb. 21 slave labor, starved, and tor- guidance, skill, and lending Jeanne enjoyed spending The Terry Barber Trio broad vocal range and natu- arrangements by Emmy tured. On August 15, 1945 an affectionate hand in help- time with her family and will perform “Around the ral fluency in many musical and Grammy-winning com- Bob was liberated from cap- ing to care for our Father friends, traveling, going to World in 80 Minutes” begin- styles, countertenor Terry posers of the world’s tivity. and our Mother. aerobics, going out for lunch ning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Barber has been featured favorite melodies in 10 lan- Free and stateside, Bob A00003B2020FB12 and playing at the casino. Feb. 21, at the Lincoln High on some of the world’s most guages with songs like met Bettie Hefti in St. Louis, She was lovingly known to School Auditorium in Thief storied stages and has “Danny Boy,” “Besame River Falls. This show is worked with many of the Mucho,” “La Vie En Rose,” among the shows included music industry’s most pres- and “Bridge Over Troubled in the 2019 Thief River tigious figures. 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The Thief River Falls teens were given the oppor- Bernard’s schools. They Area Community Theater tunity to appear on stage also participated in radio held its annual meeting and to perform more chal- interviews. In the evening, Monday, Feb. 3 at lenging roles. they presented a concert of Northland Community and Also during the summer operatic and popular works Technical College. of 2019, TRFACT imple- to the general public. The Officers were elected for mented Safe Spaces, a pro- board has decided to again a 12-month term: gram for training staff and host this group in spring President – Rob Burkel; volunteers who work with 2020. Vice President – Scott children and youth. The In 2019, Radio Readers’ Pream; Secretary – Sherry purpose of this initiative Theater, in conjunction Knott; and Treasurer – was to make certain adults with Pioneer 90.1 radio, Cyndi Onkka. New board know how to handle emer- produced and aired month- members Pat Brickson and gency situations with chil- ly radio dramas. These George Dramdahl were dren and to make sure the included “KOLD Radio: sworn in. A detailed finan- area is hazard free. Whitefish Bay” in January, cial report for 2019 was TRFACT requires back- “A 1920s Radio Scrapbook” submitted by Onkka. Jane ground checks for all adults in February, “Tapestry” in Anderson gave an overview and volunteers over the age March and “Voices of the of the organization’s 2019 of 18 who worked with chil- Titanic” in April. activities. The following is dren. The McDowell Agency During the summer an excerpt from that pres- was employed, and back- months, reruns of the previ- entation: ground checks were com- ously recorded Hometown 2019 was a productive pleted on eight individuals Talents Shows were repeat- year for TRFACT with with no concerns reported. ed. In September, “It’s All advances on stage as well In the future, background an Act” was re-aired, with as within the organization’s checks will only need to be “Edgar Allen Poe Stories” in business and management completed on new hires. October, “Text This!” in practices. Another initiative imple- November and Dickens’ “A These students were selected as Students Forsberg, Vivian Ulm, Hailey Leatherwood; of the Month for January at Franklin Middle (back row) Jett Cornelius, Logan Gilbertson In 2019, five full-length mented in 2019 was post- Christmas Carol’ in shows were produced: show discussions after per- December. These shows School. They include (front row) Layla and Hunter Arlt. 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The Lincoln High School 2020 SnoFest court were: (front Naslund, senior, and Gres Hruby, junior attendant; (back row, from left) Elise Stromlund, the junior attendant, Daniel row) Carli Prickett and Geran Gonsorowski, freshman rep- Lincoln High School crowned its 2020 SnoFest King and Quick, senior, Haylie Rogalla and Camden Broadwell, jun- resentatives, and Karly Martell and Jaxon Brouse, sopho- Queen on Friday, Feb. 7. Haylie Rogalla and Camden ior class representatives named queen and king, Jordan more representatives. Broadwell, representatives from the junior class, were crowned queen and king. Minnesotans urged to be ready for REAL ID deadline

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The fees crossing documents by the another acceptable form of name, a name change docu- was able to use two finan- ments for each license type, are: U.S. Department of identification for federal ment must be submitted. cial documents – such as a so applicants can have all • $2 for a renewal up to Homeland Security and can purposes. • One document proving bank statement, canceled necessary documents ready 17 months before expiration be used to travel by land or “Minnesotans are listen- Social Security number. If check, or credit card state- when they visit their local • $4 for a renewal 18 to sea to Mexico, Canada and ing, and they are taking you have not updated your ment – for both proof of res- office. 29 months before expiration some Caribbean countries. action to get their REAL ID name change with the idency documents. 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Amanda Otsubo instructed Lincoln High patients at Valley Animal Hospital. All stu- School students (clockwise) Bryce Kjos, dents had to answer quiz questions follow- Brenna Peterson, Destiney Krueger and ing the recent open house tour. Marty Semanko of Thief River Falls dis- Vintage Snowmobile Show Saturday in Noel Thorpe about what to find and inter- (Submitted) played his 1968 Arctic Cat Panther at the Goodridge. pret from various radiographs in pet RLCC High School announces honor roll Red Lake County Aurora Mitzner, Cael Christopher Longtin, Jenna Olson, Kaleb Roussey, Central High School in Nelson, Aurimy Olson, Pahlen and Derek Peterson Payton Rystad, Molly Oklee has released its sec- Marin Peterson, Gunnar B Smith, Izaiah Stordahl, ond quarter honor roll for Sandeen, Natalie Vettleson Seventh grade: Dylan Lucille Svendsen and the 2019-20 school year. and Carlee Whalen Dahle, Hunter Dudycha, Marissa Thomas Fifty-four students were Tenth grade: Cari Quinn Graves, Hayz Tenth grade: Jedidiah named to the A honor roll. Bachand, Zachary Cater, Hanson, Emma Kippley, Duden, Tyler Eskeli, Lillian A Peyton Fish, Madeline Landon Klasen, Ethan Hanson, Lauren Jones, Seventh grade: Guy Inda-Valdez, Taya Majeres, Ruben Osborn, Serenity May, Issabella Bergeson, Owen Morinville, Leah Peterson, Oliver Russillo, Shelby Plante, Jeremiah Rathsack, Chervestad, Kendra Jonathan Roue, Marissa Sherman and Tyler Steven Sogla, Shyla Styles Christianson, Hannah Schiebe, Bailey Sherman, VanDam and Leilah VanDam Dudycha, Evelynn Klamm, Erin Sundquist and Halie Eighth grade: Natalie Eleventh grade: Jillian Ciara Mitzner, Kane Thompson Baker, Arron Benoit, Lilian Booth, Bailey Culkins, Nelson, Luke Peterson and Eleventh grade: Kia Hager, Julia Maldonado George Duden, Eric Ryan Tvedt Bachand, Adriel Bakken, Lopez, Paul Malwitz, Ella Gieseke, Zachariah Howard Eighth grade: Jamie Tristyn Ferguson, Daniel Moen, Isabelle Morinville, and Isabella Russillo Flatgard, Sydney Fougner, Guillemette, Emily Kolstoe, Maverick Nelson, Peyton Twelfth grade: Allison Jennifer Johnson, Caden Karena Melby, Janae Olson, O’Neill and Carly Vettleson Aakhus, Madison Carlson, Lee, Keira Morinville, Kya Elijah Rathsack, Katelyn Ninth grade: Oscar Brandie DeHate, Trent Morinville, Everett Suchy and Brock Tvedt Duden, Kaleb Fougner, Goulet, Sophia Linder, Svendsen and Bryn Twelfth grade: Zachary Carson Lambert, Natalie Jacob Olson, Sidney Olson, Vettleson Benson, Calyssa Eskeli, Lindemoen, Clowie Tanisha Srnsky and Abigail Ninth grade: Damon Lillyan Guillemette, Magnell, Jeffery Meyer, Walton Ferguson, Shawna Majeres, Adrianne Jones, Caleb Nymann, Paige Schwab and Johnson are Student Rotarians Camryn Schwab and Camryn Schwab is the Johnson. He has one sib- William Johnson have been daughter of Jeff and Jane ling, Michael. named Lincoln High Schwab. Her school and William’s school and non- School’s Student Rotarians non-school activities school activities include of the Month by the local include basketball, softball hockey, golf and National chapter of Rotary and National Honor Society. Honor Society. His interest International. The students Her interests include include outdoor activities of will attend meetings of the being with friends, being at hunting, fishing, camping, Rock Gods from Kansas City, Mo., will perform Thursday, Rotary Club and Lions Club the lake, watching Netflix and music and guitar. during the month. and Disney, and playing His future plans include July 16 at the Pennington County Fair grandstand as part sports. working for a year and tak- of the 2020 Pennington County Fair. (Submitted) Her future plans include ing online classes. attending the University of His favorite part of Fair announces return of Jamestown for physical Lincoln High School and therapy and to play softball. being a Prowler is SnoFest Her favorite part of Week because it’s fun to Thursday rock concert Lincoln High School and dress up and compete in being a Prowler are the challenges. The Pennington County The Rock Gods are a trib- friends she has made. His volunteer activities Her volunteer activities include being a Special Fair, along with ute to rock ’n’ roll’s most William Johnson Entertainment Director iconic stars. With a one-of- include helping with hockey Olympics helper, and help- tournaments the Backcourt William Johnson is the ing out with the stats for Floyd Erickson, announces a-kind show, the Rock Gods son of Rick and Rhonda the return of the Thursday provide an authentic salute Club puts on in town. TRFAHA hockey. night rock concert. to rock ’n’ roll’s most leg- Rock Gods from Kansas endary acts, including Van City, Mo., will perform Halen, Def Leppard, Guns Thursday, July 16, from 8 to N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, 10 p.m., at the Pennington Kiss, AC/DC, Alice Cooper County Fair grandstand. Mötley Crüe, Poison and Shell Shock will open the many more. show from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Camryn Schwab

Holly Steer of Warren, and Kjerstie Lieberg 2020 NCTC Foundation Spring of Greenbush were recipients of $1,000 Scholarships Award Ceremony held on the renewable Lowell and Marge Swenson Thief River Falls campus on Feb. 6. Other Endowment Scholarships. They are pic- recipients receiving this scholarship, but tured with Northland Community and not present, included Hanna Black of Thief Technical College President Dr. Dennis River Falls, Kelsey Carlin of Thief River Bona. These NCTC students were among Falls, Madisyn Opdahl of Thief River Falls, those receiving scholarships during the and Tessani Peterson of Middle River. Technical Student Senate Scholarships, Community and Technical College valued at $200 each, were presented to Foundation Spring Scholarship Awards David Forte of Bemidji, Logan Brosseau of Ceremony. The event was held on Bismarck, N.D., Caitlin Johnson of Thief Northland’s Thief River Falls campus on River Falls, and Gracie Hannon of Thief Feb. 6. Northland President Dr. Dennis River Falls, during the 2020 Northland Bona congratulated the students.

Brayden Johnson, a student at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, received the Kenneth and Vi Lindberg Endowment Scholarship during the NCTC Foundation Spring Northern State Bank Scholarships of $500 Amirayan of Thief River Falls. Also receiv- Scholarship Awards cere- each were awarded to these students during scholarships, but not present for the mony held on the Thief ing the 2020 Northland Community and ceremony were: Bridget Erlandson of River Falls campus on Feb. Technical College Foundation Spring Oklee, Marley Nelson of Thief River Falls 6. NCTC President Dr. Scholarship Awards ceremony, held in and Kathryn Szymanski of Thief River Falls. Dennis Bona congratulated Thief River Falls on Feb. 6: (from left) NCTC President Dr. Dennis Bona congratu- Johnson on receiving the Sawyer Engeberg of Gonvick, Jordin lated the students. scholarship. Gunderson of McIntosh, and Carson Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 13

Hartz Foundation Scholarships of $500 each were awarded Bugge, and Jerimiah Pierre; (back row) Leah Sip, David to several students at Northland Community and Technical Forte, Jordin Gunderson, Brittney Neil, Benjamin Cardinal College in Thief River Falls during the Northland and Lexi Johnson. Not present during the ceremony but Community and Technical College Foundation Spring also receiving scholarships were: Enrique Agnew, Maicie Kjerstie Lieberg of Greenbush, a Northland Community Scholarship Awards ceremony. The event was held on Feb Bentley, Kate Dahl, David Dufault, Bridget Erlandson, Bakri and Technical College student, was a recipient of a $300 6 on the Thief River Falls campus of NCTC. Students Gubara, Isis Johnson, Jessie Killen, Joseph Lopez, Walter Thief River Falls Noon Lioness Club Scholarship. The receiving the award include: Cindy Sele, Loni Padilla, Matos, Mackenzie Moore, Rayne Norman, Vincente scholarship was presented during the NCTC Foundation Breanna Nelson, Odalis Garcia, Sonia Esquivel, Torie Spicuzza and Linsey Thompson. Spring Scholarship Awards ceremony to her by Edie Brandli of the Noon Lioness Club.

Sawyer Engeberg of Gonvick received the Jim Cuppett Memorial Welding Scholarship valued at $300 during the 2020 Northland Community and Technical College Paul Wiggs of St. Hilaire was a recipient of a $500 Elwood Foundation Spring Scholarship Awards Ceremony, which Mattlyn Erickson of Thief River Falls received the Sylvia Ehrenstrom Memorial Aviation Scholarship. The scholar- was held on NCTC’s Thief River Falls campus on Feb. 6. Jenson RN Memorial Scholarship valued at $600 during the ship was established in memory of Northland’s first avia- NCTC President Dennis Bona congratulated him. Northland Community and Technical College Foundation tion instructor, Elwood Ehrenstrom, and presented by his 2020 Spring Scholarship Awards Ceremony held in Thief widow Shirley, during the Northland Community and River Falls on Feb. 6. NCTC President Dennis Bona con- Technical College Foundation Spring Scholarship Awards gratulated her. Also receiving the scholarship, but not Ceremony, which was held Feb. 6 on the NCTC Thief River present, was Nikkole Carver of Bagley. Falls campus.

Kelsey Landman of Red Lake Falls was presented a Thief Kelsey Landman of Red Lake Falls received a $250 Cota River Falls Times John P. Mattson Endowment Mark Johnson of Newfolden was presented the Duane Family Scholarship established and supported by Scholarship, which was established by John Mattson, for- Brown Memorial Scholarship during the 2020 Northland Northland alumni Roger Cota and Kelly Cota. The scholar- mer publisher of the Thief River Falls Times and past treas- Community and Technical College Foundation Spring ship was presented during the 2020 Northland Community urer of the Northland Community and Technical College Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on the Thief River and Technical College Foundation Spring Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship was presented Feb. 6 during Falls campus Feb. 6. Northland President Dennis Bona Awards Ceremony held Feb. 6 on Northland’s Thief River the 2020 NCTC Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony. congragulated him. Falls campus. It was presented by Roger Cota. Northland President Dennis Bona congratulated her.

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(Continued from Page 1) music to help attendees favoritism allegedly Public Safety/Liquor junk accumulating in to clean up the offending at the National Guard dance the night away. being shown to some Committee. He said he residents’ yards. He properties. He said the Armory in Thief River Falls. The cost is $45. A portion motorists. They apparent- shared the concerns with reported that about 50 let- city’s goal is to clean up the It will be followed by dinner of proceeds benefit the Food ly believe favoritism is the committee chairperson ters were sent to offending properties, not pursue the at 7 p.m. Shelf. Tickets are available being shown when it comes and Public Works Director property owners, and the matter in criminal court. The candlelight dinner at Kick’n Entertainment to issuing tickets in a two- Mark Borseth. police department has seen “For the most part, I think features a menu of chicken and Fashion Paradise, hour parking area and at City Attorney Delray improvements at 90% of we’re fairly successful with kiev on a bed of rice with which are located next to least one handicapped- Sparby said he was those properties. Regarding that,” Sparby said. garlic green beans, a dinner Oil Boyz. accessible parking spot. unaware of any complaints the letters issued, nine However, it’s a process roll and dessert. The event Council member Brown also mentioned that of favoritism being lodged property owners were sent that takes time, and will also feature a live Jerald Brown said he a vehicle was in a snowbank with his office. He encour- citations. Wittenberg said Wittenberg said the city will acoustic performance and a has heard concerns from for as many as five days and aged anyone wishing to some of those citations may never completely solve magic show before Kick’n businesspeople and resi- hadn’t been ticketed. lodge a complaint to contact have already gone through problems with junk vehicles Entertainment provides dents regarding Brown doesn’t sit on the his office or Police Chief the court system. and junk accumulations Dick Wittenberg. The police department since new people move into Wittenberg provided works closely with Sparby’s the city on a regular basis. Council members clash/Continued an update on his depart- office in issuing the letters The next council meet- ment’s enforcement of and citations. Sparby indi- ing is scheduled (Continued from Page 1) via interactive TV even In Thief River Falls, com- the city codes pertaining cated that the city tries to Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 5:30 to City Administrator Angie though Sollom was allowed mittee assignments are to junk vehicles and work with property owners p.m. at City Hall. Philipp. Prudhomme said to appear via phone at at annually approved by the people would then be able to least one committee meet- council, not the mayor, said direct their complaints to ing. Mayor Brian Holmer. He Philipp, who would have Regarding appearances indicated that he made his NCTC scholarships/Continued something to verify Sollom’s via phone, the LGMC committee recommenda- whereabouts. Handbook noted that it is tions based on the expertise (Continued from Page 1) investment in the education cessful, contributing mem- Sollom replied that he allowed if it has been deter- held by each council mem- invested in education. of students. At some point bers to society. was keeping a calendar mined that “an in-person ber, and the council has had That’s significant, he said, in their lives, he said, He said he hopes stu- with the dates he was meeting or a meeting con- the same committee assign- because there’s no shortage donors worked very hard to dents understand the spending at each of his ducted through interactive ments over the past two of need. Instead of investing have the kind of resources investments made in educa- properties. television is not practical or years. Holmer noted he in something else, they that would allow them to tion, and accept these gifts Council member Steve prudent because of a health made the recommendations invested in education … become donors. The return with great gratitude. Narverud replied that he pandemic or an emergency due to city staffing changes and their return on invest- on their investment, he Dyrud added that it was has known Sollom for a declared under chapter 12 and the work that the coun- ment will be a better com- said, includes the satisfac- really an honor for students number of years. He said he of the Minnesota Statutes.” cil has had to handle over munity and better work- tion and joy of giving, and to receive these scholar- trusts Sollom and that Other requirements need the past couple of years. force. giving back to their commu- ships as it is a very compet- Sollom will tell the council to be met, including that When Holmer began He said the Foundation nity. But, he said, they also itive process. if he moves. Narverud noted committee members need to serving in his current posi- donors have also made an expect students to be suc- that he doesn’t know how be able to hear one another tion, council meetings were else the council can look at and the public needs to be switched from 5 to 5:30 the situation. “His tenure is able to hear comments p.m. to accommodate those almost up anyway,” unless the public is preclud- who are working. The Narverud said. ed from doing so due to a Utilities Committee meet- Prudhomme missing health pandemic or emer- ings have been moved to 7 committee meetings gency declaration. It is also a.m. on the second Monday During his portion of the required that “at least one of the month. Other com- council agenda, Sollom said member of the governing mittee meetings are typical- it has been brought to his body, chief legal counsel, or ly held at 4:30 p.m. on the attention that Prudhomme chief administrative officer second Monday, Tuesday has been missing an exces- is physically present at the and Wednesday of the sive amount of committee regular meeting location, month. Holmer indicated meetings. He said she is unless unfeasible due to the that committee meetings also missing council meet- health pandemic or emer- are also no longer held on ings once in a while. “She’s gency declaration.” Roll call Thursdays. not fulfilling her duties as a votes are also required in Holmer indicated that council person,” Sollom that instance. Prudhomme’s conflict was said. “You should not have to possibly short-term. He Prudhomme replied that be retired to be on City added that Prudhomme, she notified the council as of Council,” said Prudhomme, like the other council mem- the second week in August who added that she has for- bers, would continue to that there would be a con- gone a lot to fulfill her coun- receive her committee flict with her attendance at cil duties. paperwork three days Public Safety Committee Regarding her absences, before the committee meet- meetings. At that time, she Prudhomme was accepted ings. Holmer noted accepted a position teaching for a special training offered Prudhomme may give input a class at the University of through the National after receiving that paper- Amber Mielke of Becker and Gracie Hannon Ceremony held Feb. 6 on the college’s Thief North Dakota Law School Advocacy Center operated work. of Thief River Falls received $1,000 Gladys River Falls campus. Also receiving a schol- as an adjunct professor. The by the U.S. Department of Committee system Person Estate Scholarships during the arship, but not present, was Catherine class ends at 4:25 p.m. in Justice. She said she was explained 2020 Northland Community and Technical Marty of Warroad. Northland President Dr. Grand Forks. The commit- unable to attend a commit- The council operates College Spring Scholarship Awards Dennis Bona congratulated the students. tee meets at 4:30 p.m. the tee meeting since she was with four committees and second Monday of each attending that special two ad-hoc committees (the month in Thief River Falls. training on sexual assault latter meeting on an as- During a special council in “Indian Country.” needed basis). Four council meeting Dec. 30 and again Prudhomme, who serves members sit on each com- at a regular council meeting as an assistant Mahnomen mittee. The other four coun- Jan. 7, Prudhomme asked County attorney, was cil members typically learn to make arrangements for unable to attend the council about what has transpired someone to switch commit- meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21. at a particular meeting at tee assignments with her. She said she notified either their assigned com- However, during those Philipp at 3 p.m. that mittees or at the full coun- meetings, no one switched Mahnomen County District cil, when recommendations with her and no offers were Court wasn’t even halfway are usually made. The coun- Parker Lane of Thief River made to change the timing through the 9 a.m. court cil then formally votes on Falls received the Norman of the Public Safety calendar at that time. She that particular topic at its and Grace Holen Memorial Committee meetings. The said she was forced to start meetings. Endowment Scholarship committee assignments a bench trial, where she The committees were valued at $1,000 at the 2020 were then unanimously represented Mahnomen established to save some approved at the Jan. 7 County, starting at 5:30 time; however, the council Northland Community and meeting. p.m. that day. Prudhomme also occasionally meets as Technical College Found - Prudhomme had offered added that, under the Committee of the ation Spring Scholarship to sit in on the committee Minnesota state statue, she Whole. In those instances, Awards Ceremony on Feb. meetings through interac- is unable to ask the court to the full council meets, but it 6 at the college’s Thief tive TV in Grand Forks. She reschedule her court hear- is unable to officially vote River Falls campus. Lane said she was denied that ings in order to attend coun- on matters. option. cil meetings. City Attorney Delray was congratulated by NCTC If that option were Prudhomme’s explana- Sparby said the real action President Dr. Dennis Bona. allowed, her fellow commit- tion apparently wasn’t occurs at council meetings. tee members would be enough for Sollom. He noted He noted that as long as attending the committee council members are volun- council members are meetings in Thief River teering their time to run the informed on the issues, they THE SWEETHEART E YEWEAR SALE Falls. There are several city, and sacrifices must be can make adequate deci- requirements that need to made. sions. There is no require- be met in order for interac- “If you cannot make ment pertaining to council tive TV to be used. meetings – which you know members attending a cer- According to the League of before you went out and tain number of committee Minnesota Cities campaigned and before you meetings. Sparby said he Handbook, there needs to were sworn in, then you believed there was a provi- be public notice of should not be here because sion regarding chronic Prudhomme’s use of inter- you have obliged yourself to absenteeism from council active TV and Prudhomme your constituents, and you meetings for a certain peri- needs to use interactive TV must represent them in a od of time. In those at a place accessible to the fair way,” Sollom said. He instances, a council member public. Committee members conceded there were times may be removed from office. and the public also need to when a council member will However, Sparby said he be able to hear her, among miss a city meeting due to a didn’t believe that was the other requirements. vacation, sickness or an issue in this circumstance. Prudhomme said she important meeting. wasn’t allowed to appear Holmer’s response

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Thief River Falls avenged 2 Prowlers. a pair of one-goal regular East Grand Forks got season losses to East Grand back into the game with a Forks with a 5-2 win in Sat- goal by Jacelyn Brenden two urday’s Section 8A semifinal minutes into the third pe- game. riod. The Prowlers outshot the East Grand Forks junior Green Wave in both regular Kierney Shea was called for season meetings, but few cross checking a minute shots found the net as the later, giving Thief River Falls team dropped a 3-2 decision its second power play chance at East Grand Forks on Dec. of the game. The Green Wave 12 and fell by a score of 4-3 successfully killed the on Jan. 21. Prowlers’ first power play op- “I thought we did a much portunity, but they weren’t as better job of taking care of lucky the second time. Thief the puck and controlling the River Falls senior Lexi Huot number of turnovers we give scored 56 seconds into the up,” Thief River Falls Girls power play, with assists by Hockey Head Coach Brett Lund and Shelby Breiland. Johnson said of the section Thief River Falls will face playoff win. “We did a much Warroad in the Section 8A better job of getting traffic in championship game for the front of their goalie.” second consecutive year. Early on, it looked like Warroad, 20-4, defeated second-seeded East Grand Thief River Falls 4-1 in last Forks would be on its way to year’s championship game face top-seeded Warroad in and swept the regular season the section championship series this year. game. The Green Wave took “Warroad is very strong of- a 1-0 lead on a goal by Kylie fensively, so we are going to Stauss, with an assist from have to battle defensively in CJ Mack at the 15-minute our own zone and control the mark of the first period. front of the net,” Johnson A second goal from Stauss said. “Offensively, when we at the 4:30 mark of the sec- get our chances, we have to ond period made it 2-0 in make them count.” favor of the Green Wave. With their backs against Scoring the wall and facing an early 123 T playoff exit, the Prowlers got Thief River Falls...... 0 4 1 5 East Grand Forks...... 1 1 1 3 a lift from senior Katie Nel- First period - EGF, Kylie Stauss son and sophomore Jenae (CJ Mack) 15:00. Thief River Falls sophomore Jenae Johnson celebrates after scoring the game-tying goal in the second period of Johnson, who scored back-to- Second period - EGF, Kylie back goals in a 10 second Stauss (power play) (Kate Johnson, Saturday’s Section 8A semifiinal game between Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks. Johnson’s goal was part Kara Ellis) 4:30; TRF, Katie Nelson of a four-goal second period for the Prowlers, who overcame a 2-0 deficit to win 5-3 and advance to tomorrow span to tie the game. Nelson (even strength) (Daniella Niebuhr) scored at the 7:30 mark of 7:30; TRF, Jenae Johnson (Lexi night’s Section 8A championship game. (Photo by Jim Hustad) the second period, with an Huot, Katie Nelson) 7:40; TRF, Khloe assist from Daniella Lund 13:20; TRF, Khloe Lund 16:55. Niebuhr. Ten seconds later Third period - EGF. Jacelyn Brenden (Kendra Emery, Kate John- Prowlers fall to Gators in season finale Johnson scored, with assists son) 2:00; TRF, Lexi Huot (power from Lexi Huot and Nelson. play) (Khloe Lund, Shelby Breiland) Thief River Falls took its 16:55. Shots - TRF 7-16-9 - 32; EGF 8- Badger/Greenbush-Middle 145. Jacob Bergsnev at 195 to give (Fall 0:50) ;126: Brogan Beito (BGM) first lead of the night on a n 6-12 - 26. over Ethan Lane (TRF) (Dec 8-4); River defended its home mat The Gators countered the Prowlers the lead for the 132: Griffin Lundeen (TRF) over unassisted goal by Khloe Power plays - TRF 1/2; EGF against a Thief River Falls with an Andy Dostal win by last time in the dual. 1/1. Garrett Undeberg (BGM) (Dec 4-2); Lund with 3:40 left to play in team wrestling without a fall over Josh Herrera at 152 Trailing 29-27 with two 138: Brady Kasprick (TRF) over the second period. Then, with Penalties - TRF 2 (4 minutes); EGF 3 (6 minutes). couple varsity regulars in a and an Ethan Waage win by matches to go, the Gators se- (BGM) (For.) 145: Jake Davis (TRF) five seconds left in the pe- Goalie saves - TRF, Gabriella 39-29 triumph for the home decision over Aaron Brugge- cured the dual with wins by over Tristan Locken (BGM) (Fall riod, Lund scored another Steele 23; EGF, Ellie McDonald 27. 0:23); 152: Andy Dostal (BGM) over team Thursday, Feb. 6. man to regain the lead 21-19. fall from Dominik Vacura Josh Herrera (TRF) (Fall 1:01); 160: unassisted goal to make it 4- Thursday’s dual came two Cole Johnson came close over Kirby Kilen at 220 and Ethan Waage (BGM) over Aaron years after Thief River Falls to pinning Caleb Vacura at Colten Gust over Jolson Sar- Bruggeman (TRF) (Dec 12-10); 170: Cole Johnson (TRF) over Caleb won at Greenbush for the 170, but could only manage a gent at 285. Vacura (BGM) (MD 13-3); 182: TRF SPORTS first time since the 1966-67 13-3 major decision as the Nathan Waage (BGM) over Collin season. The Prowlers had Prowlers regained the lead Badger/Greenbush-Middle Bruggeman (TRF) (Fall 0:59); 195: River 39, n won five of the previous six by a score of 23-21. Mason Iverson (TRF) over Jacob Wednesday, Feb. 12 Basketball - NCTC Women vs. Thief River Falls 29 Bergsnev (BGM) (Fall 4:57); 220: n Basketball - NCTC Women vs. Mesabi Range 1 p.m.; NCTC Men vs. meetings between the two BGMR’s Nathan Waage 106: Danyn Janousek (BGM) over Dominik Vacura (BGM) over Kirby Rainy River 5:30 p.m.; NCTC Men Mesabi Range 3 p.m. teams, including a 45-30 win pinned Collin Bruggeman at Nick Svir (TRF) (Dec 8-4); 113: Kale Kilen (TRF) (Fall 0:33); 285: Colten vs. Rainy River 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 during the Grand Forks Ser- 182 to make it 27-23 in favor Geiser (TRF) over Jaxon Janousek Gust (BGM) over Jolson Sargent n Hockey - TRF Norskies at Red (BGM) (MD 12-2); 120: Tony Olson (TRF) (Fall 5:02). Thursday, Feb. 13 toma earlier this year. of the Gators. (BGM) over Kehan Nelson (TRF) n Basketball - LHS Boys vs. Bar- Lake 7 p.m. BGMR avenged that loss Mason Iverson pinned nesville 7:30 p.m.; LHS Girls at Nor- Monday, Feb. 17 by winning eight of the 14 man County East/Ulen-Hitterdal n Basketball - LHS Girls at East weight classes, including five 7:45 p.m. Grand Forks 7:30 p.m. wins by fall. Northland women win at Hibbing, Friday, Feb. 14 n Hockey - TRF Norskies at Red n Basketball - LHS Girls vs. Lake 2 p.m. The Gators were staked to Grand Forks Central 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 a 3-0 lead following Danyn set for showdown with Rainy River n Hockey - TRF Norskies vs. n Basketball - LHS Girls vs. Sa- Janousek’s 8-4 win over Nick Dryden 7 p.m. cred Heart 7:30 p.m.; LHS Boys at Svir at 106 pounds. The Northland women's double with 27 points and 10 Holly Steer 11 n Wrestling - Section 8AA semi- Perham 7:30 p.m. Kale Geiser gave the basketball team improved to rebounds to go along with Hibbing - Shayler Lislegard 5, finals and finals at Perham-Dent n Hockey - Boys Section 8A play- Prowlers a 4-3 lead with a 10-1 in MCAC Northern Di- seven assists. Bailey Roscoe 11, Alexis Desjarlait vision play and 15-5 overall Teammate Carly Mekash 12, Athena Dunham 2, Klaryssa Whe- High School 6 p.m. in round 7 p.m. 12-2 major decision win over lan 16, Savannah Deragon 3. Saturday, Feb. 15 Jaxon Janousek at 113 after knocking off Hibbing added 21 points, eight re- pounds. 88-49 Saturday afternoon in bounds and six assists. Macy MCAC Northern Division Women A fall by Tony Olson over Hibbing. Skyberg, 14 points, and Holly Division Overall Saturday's game was a re- Steer, 11 points, also finished WLWL Northland softball Kehan Nelson at 120, and an Rainy River ...... 10 0 14 8 8-4 win by Brogan Beito over match of last year's Region in double figures for the Pio- Northland ...... 10 1 15 5 Ethan Lane at 126 gave 13B championship game, neers. Hibbing...... 6 5 11 8 spaghetti feed Feb. 13 BGMR a 12-4 lead. and it was over early, with Up next for the Pioneers is Mesabi Range...... 6 5 6 9 the Pioneers leading 21-5 a Wednesday night show- Central Lakes...... 6 6 8 14 The Prowlers won three Lake Superior ...... 3 7 6 13 The Northland softball cepted. Fun and useful silent straight to take a 19-12 lead. after one quarter was in the down against MCAC North- Vermilion ...... 2 9 2 14 team will host a spaghetti auction items are available Griffin Lundeen defeated books and 46-18 at the half. ern Division-leading Rainy Itasca ...... 0 10 1 18 feed fundraiser Thursday, for bidding. All proceeds will Garrett Undeberg 4-2 at 132, One week after recording River (10-0 MCAC North, 14- Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m, at benefit the Northland soft- her first career triple-double, 8 overall). Tip-off is set for MCAC Southern Division Women Brady Kasprick won by for- Division Overall the Northland cafeteria. ball spring trip to Florida. feit at 138, and Jake Davis Northland sophomore Janie 5:30 p.m. WLWL Freewill donations will be ac- pinned Tristan Locken at Wunderlich put up a double- Anoka-Ramsey .....6 0 16 5 Scoring Western Tech...... 5 1 17 5 12 3 4T Minnesota West ....4 3 13 9 Northland...... 21 25 23 19 88 St. Cloud Tech...... 3 4 9 8 Hibbing ...... 5 13 17 14 49 Ridgewater...... 2 5 8 10 Northland - Macy Skyberg 14, Riverland...... 0 7 2 15 Janie Wunderlich 27, Emma Duden 9, Carly Mekash 21, Emma Waling 6, TRF pulls away late to beat Red Lake Falls

Thief River Falls used handed goal by Brock Mas- three goals in the final 3:39 seth with 22 seconds left to to secure a 5-2 win over Red play in the second period. Lake Falls Thursday, Feb. 6 Both teams picked up the at the Ralph Engelstad intensity as the clock ticked Arena. down in the third period. The “We knew going into it game’s physicality picked up that Red Lake Falls has a and the Red Lake falls bench very nice team that has won and fans voiced their dis- a bunch of games this year,” pleasure over what they felt said Thief River Falls Head was a missed boarding call Coach Tim Bergland. “We with a little more than seven started pretty good, I felt, but minutes left to play. Less didn't see any results on the than a minute later, Evan score board.” Bushy was called for tripping Red Lake Falls led 1-0 on to give the Eagles a power a goal by Zak Kennett, with play opportunity with 6:20 assists from Evan Girdler left to play. and Ty Kennett, at the 5:50 Kennett scored his second mark of the first period. goal of the game on the The Prowlers got on the power play to tie the game at board and took a 2-1 lead 2-2 with 5:17 left in regula- with a pair of second period tion. goals. The first came with The Red Lake Falls score 13:41 left to play in the pe- seemed to ignite Thief River riod off the stick of Zach Falls offensively. The Thief River Falls senior Tucker Skime, right, and Red Lake Falls senior forward John LaCoursiere battle for position Dalzell, with an assist from Prowlers answered Kennett’s during a third period faceoff. Thief River Falls scored three third-period goals to defeat Red Lake Falls 5-2. Tucker Skime. The second goal with a Kaden Bakken was an unassisted short- [Continued on page 3] 2B ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, February 12, 2020

TRF YOUTH HOCKEY Norskies go 1-1 at SIJHL Showcase

Squirt B Black Warroad 1. TRF goals - Jaxson From SIJHL to make it 6-4. knot the affair at 2-2. n Saturday, Feb. 8 - EGF 9, TRF Tanner (2), Keegan Lund, Hunter 14:33. 5, Thief River Falls, Kiley- 2. TRF goals - Henry Kahlhamer, Arlt, Connor Cleven; TRF assists - Ross then secured the win Isaac Baron got the first Ram 2 (Kalthoff, Checco), 17:43. Connor Hart; TRF Assists - N/A; Spencer Hempel (2), Jaxson The Thief River Falls with a late empty netter to one for TRF as he buried a Penalties-Mouland Dry (high stick- TRF goalie saves - Austin Lawrence Tanner, Carl Sandahl (2); TRF Norskies picked up four round out the scoring. Cory Checco cross-crease ing), 9:14; Harder Trf (hooking), 32. goalie saves - Cooper Roff 20. assists from defenceman Caleb Sauer in the Thief feed from close range. 9:22; Michels Trf (tripping), 9:48; n Sunday, Feb. 9 - TRF 7, Red n Friday, Feb. 7 - East Grand DiTomaso Dry (roughing), 11:06; Lake Falls 4. TRF goals - Jaden Forks 4, TRF 3. TRF goals - Blake Connor Kalthoff, who helped River Falls net made 27 They then drew level at Halterman Dry (goaltender interfer- Bienek (5), Samuel Rath, Connor Bakke, Spencer Hempel, Carl lead his side to an eventual saves to record the victory 2:20 with defenceman ence), 12:30. Hart; TRF assists - Jaden Bienek, Sandahl; TRF assists - Carl 7-4 triumph over the Dryden while Dryden’s Jacob Dennis Fisher letting a high Second period - 6, Thief River Josh Michalke; TRF goalie saves - Sandahl, Spencer Hempel, Connor GM Ice Dogs Tuesday in Anthony stopped 35 in shot go from the right point Falls, Ross 4 (Checco, Collins), Austin Lawrence 26. Clevan (2), Blake Bakke; TRF 5:02. 7, Dryden, Mistelbacher 5 n Sunday, Feb. 9 - TRF 3, goalie saves - Cooper Roff 30. Game 2 of the Superior defeat. that sailed through a maze (Halterman, Gill), 11:35 (PP). Roseau 1. TRF goals - Gres Hruby n Record: 25-3-3 International Junior Hockey North Stars get two in front for his first SIJHL Penalties-Magas Dry (roughing), (2), Jaden Bienek; TRF assists - Pee Wee B2 League Showcase at the more from Bruchowski goal. 0:44; DiTomaso Dry (unsportsman- Luke Budish, Jaden Bienek; TRF n Saturday, Feb. 8 - Hallock 8, Spooner Civic Center. Cody Bruchkowski, the However, the North Stars like conduct), 8:51; Baron Trf (slash- goalie saves - Austin Lawrence 20. TRF 5. TRF goals - Cayden Cullen ing), 10:27; Magas Dry (interfer- n Record: 9-6-1 (5); TRF assists - Jace Maslowski Kalthoff began by setting premier goal-scorer in the came right back a few shifts ence), 18:50; Collins Trf (interfer- Pee Wee A (3), Bryce Starren (3); TRF goalie up Mason McIntosh 4:13 Superior International later to go back on top for ence), 19:38. n Tuesday, Feb. 4 - TRF 13, Red saves - Carson Wappula 42. into the contest to give the Junior Hockey League, good as Bruchkowski put Third period - 8, Thief River Lake Falls 0. TRF goals - Paul n Sunday, Feb. 9 - TRF 7, Norskies the lead. tacked on two more to his home a rebound off a right Falls, Harder 16 (Kalthoff, Anderson (2), Jaxon Hams (4), AJ Moorhead White 5. TRF goals - Schwartzmiller), 3:50. 9, Dryden, Rogalla (3), Logan Kriel (2), Parker Cayden Cullen (5), Chase Hanson Dryden came right back totals Wednesday afternoon, point attempt from Nicholas Halterman 10 (Pitari, Mouland), Lundgren, Gannon Gonsorowski; (2); TRF assists - Evan LaRoque, to knot the affair a minute including the game-winner, Privitera to collect his 5:12. 10, Thief River Falls, Harder 17 TRF assists - Joe Kelly, Rylan Alex Hanson (2); TRF goalie saves - and a half later as Josh as he helped lift the league-leading 45th goal in (Schwartzmiller, Johnson), 11:49. 11, Leake (3), Jackson Boyer (3), Carson Wappula 45. Weber provided some nice Thunder Bay North Stars to SIJHL play. Thief River Falls, Ross 5 (Brown), Gannon Gonsorowski, Paul n Sunday, Feb. 9 - Moorhead 18:41 (EN). Penalties-Minichiello Anderson, AJ Rogalla, Jaxon Hams Orange 8, TRF 0. TRF goalie saves stick work from in close a 5-2 victory over the Thief Combined with the five Dry (high sticking), 9:40; Brown Trf (2); TRF goalie saves - Noah - Carson Wappula 44. before sliding in his 19th of River Falls Norskies to com- he had to begin the year (roughing), 13:23. Gonzales 13. Bantam A the season. mence Day 2 play at the with the Brockville Braves Shots - Dryden 7-11-13-31. n Friday, Feb. 7 - TRF 4, n Monday, Feb. 3 - Bemidji 3, The GM Ice Dogs then SIJHL Showcase at the (CCHL), that was his 50th Thief River Falls 13-20-9-42. Crookston 1. TRF goals - Rylan TRF 2. TRF goals - Tysen Loeffler Power plays - Dryden 2 / 4; Leake (2), Parker Lundgren, AJ (2); TRF assists - Jace Erickson, went in front during a four- Spooner Civic Center. in Canadian Junior Hockey Thief River Falls 0 / 7. Rogalla; TRF assists - Joe Kelly, AJ Brayden Spears, Braydin Lund; on-three man advantage Thief River Falls held a League action in 2019-20. Goalie saves - Dryden, Anthony Rogalla, Alec Dalager (3), Logan TRF goalie saves - Conner Roff 29. that resulted in Parker 17-7 edge in shots in the Not done there, 13-13-2-0 (41 shots-35 saves). Thief Kriel, Jameson Hurst; TRF goalie n Tuesday, Feb. 4 - TRF 5, James whipping one from first period, but the two Bruchkowski continued his River Falls, Sauer 7-5-0-0 (31 shots- saves - Noah Gonzales 13. Grand Forks Red 1. TRF goals - 27 saves). n Saturday, Feb. 8 - TRF 17, Jonah Lunsetter, Max Arlt (2), Jace the point that made its way clubs hit the intermission torrid pace, that has seen A-90. Referees-Tod Plackner, Fergus Falls 0. TRF goals - AJ Erickson, Tysen Loeffler; TRF through a screen and in. still scoreless thanks to the him score in six straight and Brett Klosowski. Linesmen-Rob Rogalla (5), Joe Kelly, Parker assists - Braydin Lund (2), Geran A nice rush finished off by efforts North Stars’ netmin- have points in a dozen con- Hollenhorst, Kyle Bates. Lundgren, Rylan Leake (2), Logan Gonsorowski; TRF goalie saves - Justin Schwartzmiller drew der Seth McKay and his secutive match-ups, by cor- Kriel (2), Paul Anderson (2), Conner Roff 25. Scoring Gannon Gonsorowski (2), Jameson n Thursday, Feb. 6 - Warroad 5, Thief River Falls level while Norskies counterpart Caleb ralling the puck in the neu- 123 T Hurst (2); TRF assists - Joe Kelly, TRF 0. TRF goalie saves - Conner teammate Tyler Kiley-Ram Sauer. tral zone then driving down Thief River Falls...... 0 0 2 2 Owen Bushy, Alec Dalager, Jackson Roff 31. completed Kalthoff’s third Action in the middle stan- the right wing where wired Thunder Bay ...... 0 2 3 5 Boyer (2), AJ Rogalla (2), Jameson n Saturday, Feb. 8 - Moorhead assist of the period at 17:43 za saw Thunder Bay open home another to put his club First period - No Hurst (3), Paul Anderson (2), Rylan 3, TRF 1. TRF goals - Max Arlt; Scoring.Penalties-Tivers Tbn (trip- Leake (3), Gannon Gonsorowski, TRF assists - Geran Gonsorowski, to make it a 3-2 game after the scoring six minutes in back up by two. ping), 9:21; Brown Tbn (cross check- Logan Kriel, Parker Lundgren (2); Tysen Loeffler; TRF goalie saves - one. while shorthanded as a shot Thunder Bay then ing), 15:57. TRF goalie saves - Noah Gonzales Conner Roff 15. In the middle session, by a defender clipped off a wrapped things up with a Second period - 1, Thunder 19. n Record 14-10-3. each side would tally once pair of North Stars, which long-range empty net effort Bay, Foreshew 9 (Bozac, Basaraba), n Record: 22-13-3. 5:57 (SH). 2, Thunder Bay, Morgan 6 Pee Wee B1 with the Norskies’ Zach Ross allowed Hunter Foreshew to from Jacob Brown in the (Anttonen, Nicholas), 13:47. n Tuesday, Feb. 4 - TRF 5, scoring from the slot while chip the puck ahead and final minute to secure the Penalties-Tivers Tbn (tripping), 4:08; Dryden’s Jesse Mistelbacher race down the ice on a victory. Henderson Trf (hooking), 10:51; Brown Trf (cross checking), 16:34. stuffed one in from the top of breakaway where he Kyler Belluz chipped in Third period - 3, Thief River the crease. pumped a shot into the top with two assists to aid the Falls, Baron 17 (Checco, Johnson), TRF ARCHERY LEAGUES Third period play saw right hard corner for his sec- North Stars cause. 1:49. 4, Thief River Falls, Fisher 1 Nick Harder one-time a per- ond man-down marker in as McKay finished with 35 (Schwartzmiller, Ross), 2:20. 5, Thunder Bay, Bruchkowski 45 fect pass from Kalthoff into many games. saves to record the win (Privitera, Belluz), 5:28. 6, Thunder Division I 258, Mike Anderson 286, Craig the open side to give the They then added to their while Sauer stopped 23 of 27 Bay, Bruchkowski 46 (Belluz), 8:56. Streiff’s Sporting Goods ....11...... 1 Mattson 263; Deadly Dozen - Blake Norskies a two-goal cushion. lead at 13:47 when Jacob in defeat. 7, Thunder Bay, Brown 26 (Tivers), Davidson Construction ...... 9...... 3 Kuznia 298, Alex Thibert 289, Battling back, a quick Anttonen made a perfect 19:32 (EN). Penalties-No Penalties American Legion...... 9...... 3 Hunter Roller 222, Chance Irlbeck Shots - Thief River Falls 17-6- Hudson Electric...... 9...... 3 286. transition by the GM Ice cross-ice pass right on the Scoring 14-37. Thunder Bay 7-11-10-28. The Sloshed Shooters ...... 8...... 4 n Davidson Construction & Dogs helped them rush in tape of Adam Morgan, who 123 T Power plays - Thief River Falls Machinewell Drop Tines ...6...... 6 Readymix def. Thibert’s Chevrolet and saw Xavier Halterman promptly one-timed one past Dryden ...... 2 1 1 4 0 / 3; Thunder Bay 0 / 2. The Deadly Dozen...... 5...... 7 3-1. Davidson Construction - Kevin Thief River Falls...... 3 1 3 7 Goalie saves - Thief River Falls, fire home his 10th to get his Sauer, as he too scored for a First period - 1, Thief River Thibert’s Chevrolet ...... 4...... 8 Erickson 300, Dawson Erickson club right back in it. second straight contest. Sauer 7-5-0-0 (27 shots-23 saves). Errico Archers ...... 4...... 8 292, Travis Torgerson 300, Tanner Falls, McIntosh 14 (Henderson, Thunder Bay, McKay 9-3-0-0 (37 However, a lengthy cross- In the third, the Norskies Kalthoff), 4:13. 2, Dryden, Weber 19 shots-35 saves). Team Vogel ...... 3...... 9 Torgerson 287; Thibert’s Chevrolet - (Huemmert, Marshall), 5:57. 3, A-85. Referees-Tod Plackner, Sorvig Oil ...... 2...... Ian Lund 294, Matt Nelson 289, ice feed by Schwartzmiller came out fast and connected set-up Harder to hammer in twice before the session was Dryden, James 2 (Pitari, Magas), Jon Loye. Linesmen-Kyle Bates, 10 Jeremy Kasprzak 297, Team 10:16 (PP). 4, Thief River Falls, Anthony Pedominick. Narlock Skidsteer Service.2...... Average 293. another one-timer at 11:49 two and a half minutes in to Schwartzmiller 8 (Kalthoff, Ross), 10 n Sloshed Shooters def. Team Division II Vogel 4-0. Sloshed Shooters - Bryan Rage ...... 12...... 0 Bolstad 300, Trenton Bolstad 300, Joe’s Floor & Tile ...... 9...... 3 Dewey Kostrzewski 300, Blaine Agassiz RGC Mama Bears 7...... 5 Norskies split series with Lakers Kostrzewski 300; Team Vogel - Young’s General Store...... 5...... 7 Charlie Vogel 294, Sarah Vogel 293, Good Luck...... 2...... Rebecca Vogel 299, Lynda Knutsen 10 From SIJHL the scoring in this one late 6:34; Harder Trf (interference), 8:46; Results 236. Agassiz Rod & Gun Club...1...... 11 in the first frame on a Tyler Olson Trf (roughing), 10:03; Malpass Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Thunder Bay ■ n Errico Archers def. Sorvig Oil n Joe’s Floor & Tile tie Good A Tyler Johnson tally Johnson effort. Ffl (goaltender interference), 10:03; 6, Fort Frances 2; Thief River Falls 4-0. Errico Archers - Robin Foster Luck 2-2. Joe’s Floor & Tile - Brock proved to be the lone goal of The Lakers did battle Harrold Ffl (interference), 13:54; 7, Dryden 4; Red Lake 5, Wisconsin 295, Gracie Hannon 288, Cory Borchardt 296, Brady Anderson Johnson Trf (unsportsmanlike con- 2. the shootout as the Thief back to knot the affair at 1-1 duct), 14:35; Loveday Ffl (slashing), Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Thunder Marquis 300, Derek Neisen 299; 284, Avery Malone 252, Noah ■ Sorvig Oil - Matt Sorvig 254, Scott Rupprecht 275; Good Luck - Sam River Falls Norskies pulled after 40 minutes thanks to 14:35; Stelzl Ffl (cross checking), Bay 5, Thief River Falls 2; Fort Johnson 298, Jeran Johnson 291, Kenner 252, Kelly Stenvik 247, out a narrow 5-4 decision Kyle Uzelman, who got help 14:48. Frances 4, Red Lake 2; Wisconsin 7, Avery Stenvik 204, Richard Philipp over the Fort Frances from Noah Loveday and Shots - Thief River Falls 14-10- Dryden 3. Jordan Bjerke 222. 9-33. Fort Frances 11-13-11-35. Thursday, Feb. 6 - Red Lake 2, n Streiff’s Sporting Goods def. 235. Lakers in a Superior Keirnan Bailey at 12:54 of ■ n Power plays - Thief River Falls Wisconsin 0. Narlock Siksteer 4-0. Streiff’s Rage def. Young’s General International Junior Hockey the second stanza. 0 / 7; Fort Frances 0 / 5. Friday, Feb. 7 - Thief River Falls Sporting Goods - Mike Vertina 294, Store 4-0. Rage - Troy Edberg 278, Goalie saves - Thief River Falls, 5, ■Fort Frances 4 (SO). Jaden Edberg 268, Keegan Benitt League match-up Friday at Fort Frances then got the Chris Klamar 299, Blaine Urtel Ralph Engelstad Arena. difference maker early in Seeley 6-5-1-0 (35 shots-33 saves). Saturday, Feb. 8 - Fort Francs 2, 300, Robert St. Germaine 300; 261, Jake Knutsen 279; Young’s Fort Frances, Buchholz 3-7-1-0 (33 Thief■ River Falls 1. General Store - Brooke Fredrickson A free-wheeling first the third thanks to Carlson- shots-32 saves). Sunday, Feb. 9 - Wisconsin 6, Narlock Skidsteer Service - Dale ■ Narlock 297, Brandon Narlock 297, 253, Rylie Fredrickson 198, Cade frame saw the two teams Jourdain’s second deciding A-311. Referees-Matt Thunder Bay 3. Bryce Narlock 123, Ricky Wisemen Knutsen 235, Taylor Knutsen 277. combine for five goals, tally of the season. Chalmers, Johann Prager. Schedule n Linesmen-Tyler Heino, Kyle Pace. Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Fort Frances 297. Agassiz Rod & Gun Club including three by Fort Lakers’ goaltender Dean ■ n Machinewell Drop Tines tie Mama Bears def. Agassiz Rod & Frances. Buchholz did the rest, fin- at Red Lake 7 p.m. Hudson Electric 2-2. Machinewell Gun Club 3-1. Agassiz Rod & Gun SIJHL Standings Thursday, Feb. 13 - Wisconsin After Peyton Hughes gave ishing with 32 saves to at Thunder■ Bay 7:30 p.m. Drop Tines - Sawyer Torgerson 300, Club Mama Bears - Stephanie wlotl sol pts Wisemen 295, Stephanie Torgerson the Lakers an early lead, record the victory. Thunder Bay ...... 28 13 3059 Friday, Feb. 14 - Dryden at Thief Everett Nelson 277, Wyatt Nelson River■ Falls 7 p.m.; Red Lake at Fort 297, Zach Nelson 213; Hudson 227, Lizzie Vedbraaten 231, Jack Michels bagged his Meanwhile, Joshua Red Lake ...... 27 12 3259 Thief River Falls..23 18 3049 Frances 7:30 p.m. Electric - Andy Hudson 274, Russell Melissa Weleski 253; Agassiz Rod & 25th of the campaign for the Seeley in the Norskies’ net Sunday, Feb. 16 - Thief River Gun Club - Logan Vedbraaten 165, Dryden ...... 19 19 4042 ■ Kapping 277, Allan Jesme 272, Norskies at 10:37 to knot the made 33 stops in suffering Wisconsin ...... 18 23 3140 Falls at Red Lake 7 p.m. Jordan Osborne 253. Ayden Davis 157, Junior Garthus Monday, Feb. 17 - Thief River affair at 1-1. the narrow defeat. Fort Frances ...... 15 22 3134 ■ n American Legion def. Deadly 63, Pake Weleski 182. Answering quickly, Kyle Falls at Red Lake 2 p.m. Dozen 4-0. American Legion - Bryan Malone 294, Angela Malone Uzelman put the visitors Scoring back on top only to see 123so T TRF boys basketball team falls Michels strike once more as Fort Frances ...... 3 1 0 0 4 Thief River Falls ....2 1 1 1 5 to Crookston, Breckenridge his second of the night lev- First period - 1, Fort Frances, elled the proceedings yet Hughes 2 (Bugeja, Hahkala), 2:58. TRF BOWLING LEAGUES again. 2, Thief River Falls, Michels 25 The Lakers answered (Collins, Johnson), 10:37. 3, Fort The Thief River Falls the Prowlers both days. n that in the final minute of Frances, Uzelman 13 (Hopfner, boys basketball team Aune scored 13 against TRF USBC Association High Series - Cori Bregier 548, Bailey), 11:52. 4, Thief River Falls, dropped games to Crookston Crookston and 15 against Team Event Christy Sorenson 509, Mandi Nelson the opening stanza when Michels 26 (Collins, Johnson), 13:39 1. Budget 1 2,643; 2. Bray Construction 496. Ethan Carlson-Jourdain (PP). 5, Fort Frances, Carlson- and Breckenridge last week Breckenridge. 2,625; 3. Thief River Ford 2,613; 4. picked up his sixth of the Jourdain 6 19:28. Penalties- to fall below .500 at 9-10 on Budget 2 2,593; 5. Zutz Farms 1 2,559; Bumper Hahkala Ffl (high sticking), 11:43; the year. Scoring 6. Mo Town 2,532; 7. Sorter/Rude Princess and the frog ...... 4 ...... 0 year to make it 3-2. Checco Trf (hooking), 15:34; Back and forth they went Thursday, the host 12T Construction 2,509; 8. CSP Delivery ET ...... 2 ...... 2 Hahkala Ffl (too many men), 16:47. Pirates overcame a two- Thief River Falls ...... 31 24 55 2,503; 9. Casteel-Zutz-Wichael-Lian The Golden Girls ...... 0 ...... 4 in the next session as Justin Second period - 6, Thief River Crookston ...... 29 41 70 2,438; 10. Beito Repair 2,407; 11. The Byen ...... 0 ...... 4 Schwartzmiller, via the Falls, Schwartzmiller 9 (Johnson, point halftime deficit and TRF - Gunner Zutz 4, Brevyn Times 2,381; 12. Get-R-Done 2,350; High Game - Daphney Kenner McIntosh), 5:57 (PP). 7, Fort pulled away in the second Lingen 6, Anthony Hyland 6, Gunnar 13. R&G Ag Service 2,345; 14. Lords of 82, Aleena Anderson 72. power play, connected for Frances, Perry 16 (Harrold, TRF while Flynn Perry half to claim a 70-55 win Aune 13, Storm Manning 14, Jack Pinterfell 2,329; 15. Farmers Insurance Loveday), 14:38. Penalties-Hopfner over the Prowlers. Manning 9. 2,145. chipped in with an even- Ffl (hooking), 4:15; Olson Trf (board- Crookston - Walker Winjim 9, Bantam strength effort to get the ing), 6:04; Baron Trf (hooking), 8:22. Two days later, the Easton Tangquist 5, Jack Garmen 6, Third period - 8, Thief River Elks League Pokemon Gold...... 6 ...... 0 guests a 4-3 edge after two. Prowlers traveled to Carter Bruggeman 15, Caden Horns ...... 11...... 1 Bowling Ninjas...... 3 ...... 3 Falls, Harder 18 (McIntosh, Moorhead for a neutral site Osborn 29. Special teams helped Johnson), 6:24 (PP). Penalties- Antlers ...... 9 ...... 3 Mermaid and Cyclops...... 2 ...... 4 game against Breckenridge. Bowling Crushers ...... 1 ...... 5 Thief River Falls force over- Stelzl Ffl (goaltender interference), Scoring Bean Counters...... 8 ...... 4 n 1:03; Checco Trf (roughing), 1:03; Down by 13 at the break, the Elk-Oholics ...... 7 ...... 5 High Game - Ramsey Kenner 66, time at 6:24 as Nick Harder 12T Marvin Stauffacher 66, Kasen Muzzy Brown Trf (cross checking), 3:58; Prowlers battled back in the Thief River Falls ...... 23 38 61 Steam Rollers...... 6 ...... 6 provided the equalizer while Stelzl Ffl (slashing), 5:46. Bulls...... 6 ...... 6 64. n up a skater. second half before falling 69- Breckenridge ...... 36 33 69 High Series - Ramsey Kenner OT - No Scoring.Penalties- TRF - Brevyn Lingen 13, Zach Pocket Pounders ...... 1 ...... 11 After a scoreless five- Stelzl Ffl (roughing), 2:56. 61. Bye ...... 0 ...... 0 120, Marvin Stauffacher 120, Kasen Praska 5, Gunnar Aune 15, Storm n Muzzy 113. minute OT, extra shots were Shootout - Fort Frances 0 Storm Manning and Manning 26, Jack Manning 2. High Game - Sheldon Peterson (Perry NG, Uzelman NG, Flett NG), 268, Tim Erickson 248, Steve Kloety needed to determine a win- Gunnar Aune both reached Breckenridge - Cooper Yaggie Prep Thief River Falls 1 (Michels NG, double figures in both con- 20, Jonah Christenson 24, Jr Perez 223.n ner and there, Johnson was Johnson NG, Johnson G). High Series - Tim Erickson 694, Don’t Mess Up...... 5 ...... 3 tests. Manning scored 14 9, Chris Nieto 8, Dylan Bernotas 1, Fitness Team ...... 4 ...... 4 the only one to connect to Shots - Fort Frances 9-15-9-3- Anthony Conzemiu 2, Tyson Sheldon Peterson 633, Steve Kloety 0-36. Thief River Falls 12-18-13-6-1- against Crookston and 26 579. The Carebears...... 3 ...... 5 help give his team the addi- Piechowski 5. Killer Unicorns ...... 3 ...... 5 50. against Breckenridge to lead tional point on the night. Power plays - Fort Frances 0 / Farmer Merchant League ZMB ...... 2 ...... 6 Seth Purcilly made 32 Bye ...... 0 ...... 0 4; Thief River Falls 3 / 5. Williams Walleyes...... 11...... 3 n stops to collect the win for Goalie saves - Fort Frances, Sorvig Oil...... 10 ...... 4 High Game Girls - Kayla Richards TRF Clay Target spring season 127, McCauley Anderson 125, Lilly the Norskies while Alex Bugeja 7-11-2-1 (49 shots-45 CHS Ag Services...... 9 ...... 5 saves). Thief River Falls, Purcilly 10- Viking Cafe & Antiques.....8 ...... 6 Kennern 107. Bugeja’s 45 saves helped the parent meeting set for Feb. 24 High Series Girls - Lilly Kenner 8-2-0 (36 shots-32 saves). Zuttz Farms ...... 8 ...... 6 Lakers get one point in A-473. Referees-Brett Wiseth Farms ...... 7 ...... 7 295, Kayla Richards 293, Maryana Aarestad 265. defeat. Klosowski. Linesmen-Tyler Lavalee, Purdys ...... 7 ...... 7 n Nick Fladland. Thief River Falls Youth completed the Hunter Darn...... 6 ...... 8 High Game Boys - Evan Richards Fort Frances earns split Proseed ...... 4 ...... 10 107,n Storm DCamp 84, Seth Deserly 76 An Ethan Carlson- Clay Target League is now Firearm Safety Program High Series Boys - Evan Richards Scoring Dummyn ...... 0 ...... 7 Jourdain goal just 24 sec- 123 T open for Sign-Up. The New and have a High Game - Tom Scholin 238, 274, Storm DCamp 234, Seth Deserly Athlete/Parent meeting will Minnesota State Approved - 202. onds into the third period Thief River Falls...... 1 0 0 1 Miken Cerny 235, Ron Zutz 235. proved to be the game-win- Fort Frances ...... 0 1 1 2 be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Firearm Safety Certificate High Series - Ron Zutz 681, Tom First period - 1, Thief River Scholin 641, Bruce Mattson 637. Junior/Senior ner as the Fort Frances Feb. 24 in the cafeteria at Number. Lone Wolf ...... 7 ...... 1 Falls, Johnson 14 (Collins), 18:05. Lakers went on to edge the Penalties-Dyck Ffl (holding), 4:27; Franklin Middle School. Questions should be Sunset League Lucky Strikes ...... 5 ...... 3 Thief River Falls Norskies 2- Kalthoff Trf (hooking), 5:23; Dyck Ffl This is a required meeting directed to Coach Marty WLThe Highlanders ...... 4 ...... 4 (slashing), 10:21; Uzelman Ffl Bye ...... 0 ...... 0 1 Saturday evening in a low- for new athletes. Peterson at (Cell - daytime) State Farm-The Winers ....18 ...... 10 n (slashing), 13:56. The spring clay target 218-686-5621; (Home - Digi-Key Fire & Ice ...... 17 ...... 11 High Game Girls - Jade scoring Superior Second period - 2, Fort TRF Mini Storage ...... 16.5 ...... 11.5 DeFreecen 122. International Junior Hockey Frances, Uzelman 14 (Loveday, season runs from March 15- evenings) 218-465-4160. Custom Spray Foam ...... 16 ...... 12 High Series Girls - Jade League affair at Ice for Kids Bailey), 12:54. Penalties- May 21. Dates are for regu- Leave a message if no one Split Ends ...... 16 ...... 12 DeFreecen 306. Paseschnikoff Trf (tripping), 0:19; High Game Boys - Richard Arena. lar season – not included is answers, or email: prowler- Cocktails & Dreams...... 16 ...... 12 Henderson Trf (hooking), 3:01; State and National events. [email protected]. CHS ...... 15 ...... 13 Philipp 165, Kevin Wappula 152, Blaine After Thief River Falls Checco Trf (slashing), 5:22. HPK Strikers...... 14 ...... 14 Saboln 140. took the opener Friday in a Third period - 3, Fort Frances, Participation is open to FMS Additional league infor- High Series Boys - Kevin Bordern State Bank ...... 10.5 ...... 17.5 shootout in this weekend Carlson-Jourdain 7 (Loveday, Flett), and LHS students in grades mation can be found online High Game - Jess Langesth 202, Wappula 434, Richard Philipp 425, home-and-home, they began 0:24. Penalties-Hopfner Ffl (trip- 6-12, who have successfully at http://mnclaytarget.com. Cori Bregier 196, Millie Reierson 194. Logan Hintz 374. ping), 2:42; Hahkala Ffl (slashing), Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 3B TRF Skaters compete at Future Stars competition

Several Thief River Falls Place Free Skate-Excel High Nevada Bothum: 2nd Skating Club skaters com- Beginner; Place Basic Elements (no peted in the Future Stars Abby Swanson: 3rd Place music)-Basic 3 (A), 4th Place Compete USA 2020 competi- Compulsory Moves-Excel Basic Program (w/music)- tion held Sunday Jan. 12 at High Beginner, 3rd Place Basic 3 (A); the Ralph Engelstad Arena Free Skate-Excel High Kenzie Miller: 1st Place in Thief River Falls. Beginner; Basic Elements (no music)- Competeing skaters Mikaleena Bernier: 1st Basic 3 (B), 1st Place Basic include: Place Compulsory Moves- Program (w/music)-Basic 3 Caitlynn Ellison: 1st Excel Beginner, 2nd Place (B); Place Compulsory Moves- Free Skate-Excel Beginner; Madisyn Kruse: 2nd place Excel Preliminary, 2nd Elsie Stromlund: 2nd Basic Elements (no music)- Place Spins-Preliminary, 1st Place Compulsory Moves- Basic 3 (B), 3rd Place Basic Place Free Skate-Excel Excel Beginner, 1st Place Program (w/music)-Basic 3 Preliminary; Free Skate-Excel Beginner; (B); Lily Beavis: 2nd Place Jaclyn Novak: 3rd Place Genevieve McMullen: 1st Compulsory Moves-Excel Compulsory Moves-Excel Place Basic Elements (no Preliminary, 1st Place Beginner, 5th Place Free music)-Basic 4, 1st Place Spins-Preliminary, 2nd Skate-Excel Beginner; Basic Program (w/music)- Place Free Skate-Excel Carli Schneider: 2nd Basic 4; Preliminary; Place Basic Elements (no Graceyn Kvasager: 2nd Sienna Gregerson: 2nd music)-Snowplow Sam; Place Basic Elements (no Place Compulsory Moves- Paisley Schneider: 1st music)-Basic 6 (B), 2nd Excel Pre-Preliminary, 3rd Place Basic Elements (no Place Basic Program Place Free Skate-Excel Pre- music)-Basic 2; (w/music)-Basic 6 (B); Preliminary; Olivia Vettleson: 1st Chloe Swanson: 3rd Place Madelyn David: 2nd Place Basic Elements (no Basic Program (w/music)- Place Compulsory Moves- music)-Basic 3 (A), 1st Place Basic 5. Excel High Beginner, 1st Basic Program (w/music)- Place Spins-Beginner, 2nd Basic 3 (A); Pictured are Thief River Falls Skating Club skaters who competed in in Future Stars Compete USA 2020 competition held Sunday January 12, 2020 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls: front row - Paisley Schneider, Carli Schneider, Kenzie Miller; Middle Row L-R: Chloe Swanson, Jaclyn Novak, Olivia Vettleson, Chargers drop games to Madisyn Kruse, Nevada Bothum, Elsie Stromlund; middle row - Chloe Swanson, Jaclyn Novak, Olivia Vettleson, Madisyn Kruse, Nevada Bothum, Elsie Stromlund; Gators, Bears and Patriots back Row - Sienna Gregerson, Mikaleena Bernier, Lily Beavis, Genevieve McMullen, Madelyn David, Abby Swanson.

It was a tough week for just short.” Scoring the Goodridge/Grygla boys Friday night in 12T basketball team, who Goodridge, the Chargers Goodridge/Grygla ...... 15 18 33 dropped four games in five took the lead early and BGMR...... 46 36 82 Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson days. looked like they would pick McMillin (6 pts, 3 reb), Jake Olson (2 Northland wrestlers compete The Chargers began the up a much needed win. pts, 5 reb), Nick Groven (2 pts), Riley week with a blowout loss at Unfortunately, Win-E-Mac Manderud (3 pts, 3 reb, 3 asst), Badger/Greenbush-Middle had other plans, as the Jordan Coan (4 pts), Andrew Loken at UWEC Don Parker Open (2 pts), Nolan Anderson (1 pt), River, Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Patriots rallied for a 52-48 Moses Jensen (7 pts, 2 reb), Tucker Gators got off to a fast start win over the Chargers. Verbout (6 pts), Matt Busse (2 reb, 2 Seven Northland Dockter.” place is unknown and has scored on both sides of the ball and “The Chargers had the asst). 0.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - the Chargers could not keep lead for almost the whole Badger/Greenbush-Middle Community & Technical The only other Pioneer to Jaden Duran (Nebraska Wesleyan) up, trailing 46-15 at the game, but the Patriots over- River - Zac Blawat 15, Adam Benke College wrestlers competed pick up a win Saturday was won by decision over Jerimiah 14, Kasen Swenson 12, Kaden Pierre (Northland Community & half, before falling 82-33. took us at the very end for Opdahl 14, Jaden Kostrzewski 4, in Saturday's Don Parker heavyweight Beau Peterson, Open at the University of who defeated Marland Technical College) (Dec 9-4); Cons. “As the score shows, we the win,” Sundberg said. Kobey Dallager 7, Aaron Westling Round 1 - Cameron Riggs (St. Cloud had a tough night in the “We had balanced scoring in 10, Gage Creekmore 4, Caiden Wisconsin-Eau Claire for Trimble of Ellsworth 3-1 in State) won by fall over Jerimiah Swamp,” said this one, and good contribu- Duray 2. the final regular season the first round of wrestle- Pierre (Northland Community & Technical College) (Fall 1:41). Goodridge/Grygla Head tions from our younger guys Scoring event of the 2019-20 season. backs. It was the largest single Peterson’s tournament Gold 157 - Raul Chavarry's Coach Andrew Sundberg. on the bench. We competed 12T place is unknown and has scored “BGMR played great and hard on the defensive end Clearbrook-Gonvick...... 29 21 50 division open tournament of ended with a loss by fall to 0.0 team points. Prelim - Noah jumped on us from the open- and held them down. At the Goodridge/Grygla ...... 20 27 47 the year for the Pioneers, Hugg of St. Cloud State. Parish (Rochester Community & Clearbrook-Gonvick - Schultz Tech. College) won by major deci- ing tip. We had no answers end, they made a three and 7, Hamness 16, Westrum 1, with 276 entries spread out “Beau had one of his best among 10 weight classes. weeks of practice leading up sion over Raul Chavarry for their pressure defense some free throws to take the Chumess 15, Dawson 19, Nelson 2. (Northland Community & and they shot the ball unbe- lead and the win. We had Goodridge/Grygla - Blake The tournament features to Saturday’s tournament,” Technical College) (Maj 12-1); lievably well. We struggled some unfortunate turnovers Jensen (3 pts), Hudson McMillin (4 teams from all levels of col- DCamp said. “Beau worked Prelim - Jerod Novak (St. Johns pts, 4 reb, 3 asst), Jake Olson (1 pt, (MN)) won by fall over Raul to shoot, but I give a lot of at the end of the game-we 5 reb, 3 asst), Riley Manderud (28 lege wrestling, including hard this week and his effort division one representation was rewarded with his first Chavarry (Northland Community credit to the Gators for need to learn from these pts, 7 reb), Jordan Coan (6 pts, 10 & Technical College) (Fall 3:39). that.” close losses to improve in the reb), Nolan Anderson (3 reb), Ian from the University of Iowa college win.” Gold 165 - Kaven Blazek's place Two nights later, the future.” Haugen (5 pts, 5 reb). and Minnesota, NCAA Cade Lundeen is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Chargers were back in Looking to salvage the Scoring Divison II schools St. Cloud places fourth State and Upper Iowa, along Thief River Falls native Tanner Weaver (Luther) won by fall action on the home court in final game of the week, the 12T over Kaven Blazek (Northland Goodridge, where they ral- Chargers led early during Win-E-Mac...... 21 31 52 with several NCAA Division and Concordia College Community & Technical College) lied from a nine-point first their Super Saturday game Goodridge/Grygla ...... 25 23 48 III schools, NAIA and Freshman Cade Lundeen (Fall 1:30); Cons. Round 1 - Connor Win-E-Mac - Parker Gerber 2, Collins (UW-Eau Claire) won by half deficit to get within two against the Warren- Dustin Oslund 9, Alex Jacobson 2, NJCAA schools. finished fourth at the Don Northland's top finisher Parker Open with a 2-2 decision over Kaven Blazek points in the second half, Alvarado-Oslo Ponies. Jonas Spry 1, Zach Simonson 18, (Northland Community & before falling 50-47 to Unfortunately, the Chargers Bryer Strom 12, Kobe Hamre 8. for the third consecutive showing at 141 pounds. Technical College) (Dec 5-3). Clearbrook-Gonvick. ran out of gas in the second Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson week was heavyweight Following a first round bye, Gold 285 - Beau Peterson's place McMillin (12 pts, 3 asst), Jake Olson is unknown and has scored 0.5 “We played really hard half, falling 44-35. (3 pts, 3 reb), Riley Manderud (16 Andre Baguma, who fin- Lundeen won by 11-1 major ished sixth with a 3-2 record decision over Caleb team points. Champ. Round 1 - against the Bears,” “We started out the game pts, 9 reb, 3 asst), Jordan Coan (13 John Noll (Rochester Community & Sundberg said. “We had a pretty well against the pts, 5 reb), Nolan Anderson (2 pts), on the day. Baguma knocked Benshoof of Augsburg and Tech. College) won by fall over Beau Ian Haugen (2 reb, 2 asst), Matt off Concordia's Chase advanced to the semifinals Peterson (Northland Community & tough time scoring in the Ponies,” Sundberg said. “We Busse (2 pts). first half against their held a 7 point lead a couple Dockter 3-0 in the opening with a 5-4 win over Marcus Technical College) (Fall 1:43); Cons. round, and he avenged a Mandler of Luther College. Round 1 - Beau Peterson height and fell behind. In minutes before halftime, but Scoring (Northland Community & the second half, Riley we closed the half poorly 12T loss to St. Cloud State's Lundeen was pinned by Technical College) won by decision [Manderud] really got it allowing the Ponies to cut Warren-Alvarado-Oslo.....23 21 44 Tyler Hugg with a 3-2 deci- Augsburg’s David Flynn in over Marland Trimble (Ellsworth Goodridge/Grygla ...... 24 11 35 CC) (Dec 3-1); Cons. Round 2 - Tyler going and lead the charge. the lead to 1 at the break. In WAO - Gavin Gullikson 20, sion in the second round to the semifinal round, and he reach the quarterfinals. dropped a 14-3 major deci- Hugg (St. Cloud State) won by fall He was very aggressive and the second half, we looked Tyson Mortimer 11, Jackson over Beau Peterson (Northland played very well. Blake J. like a team that played Woinarowicz 6, Brandon Miller 7. Baguma dropped an 8-3 sion to Iowa’s Aaron Meyer Community & Technical College) also had a great sequence three games in three days- Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson decision to top-seeded in the third place match at (Fall 1:26). McMillin (2 pts), Riley Manderud (12 Gold 285 - Andre Baguma's where he took a charge then we were a step slow and just pts, 7 reb), Jordan Coan (8 pts, 6 Keenan Feldpausch of 141 pounds. Luther College in the semifi- Lundeen is 15-10 on the place is 6th and has scored 8.5 team made a 3 the next trip down didn't have the energy to fin- reb), Andrew Loken (2 pts), Nolan points. Champ. Round 1 - Andre the floor. We had a shot to ish the game.” Anderson (3 pts), Matt Busse (8 pts). nals, and advanced to the season. Baguma (Northland Community & tie it at the end, but came up fifth place match with a win Technical College) won by decision by medical forfeit over Blaze UWEC Don Parker Open over Chase Dockter (Concordia- Beltran of UW Eau Claire. Northland results Moorhead) (Dec 3-0);Champ. Round Gold 125 - Tyrese Hicks's place 2 - Andre Baguma (Northland Baguma led Augsburg's is unknown and has scored 0.0 Community & Technical College) Pioneers beat Thunder, fall Tyler Kim 2-1 after one peri- team points. Champ. Round 1 - won by decision over Tyler Hugg od in the fifth place match, Robby Horsman (St. Cloud State) (St. Cloud State) (Dec 3-2); won by fall over Tyrese Hicks Quarterfinal - Keenan Feldpausch but Kim used a second peri- (Northland Community & to Cardinals on road trip od escape to tie the match (Luther) won by decision over Technical College) (Fall 0:27); Cons. Andre Baguma (Northland and third period rideout to Round 1 - Vu Dinh (Nebraska Community & Technical College) The Northland men's bas- ing 10 points, while grab- overall record of 15-9. secure a 3-2 win over Wesleyan) won by fall over Tyrese (Dec 8-3); Cons. Round 3 - Andre Baguma. Hicks (Northland Community & Baguma (Northland Community & ketball team split a two- bing 10 rebounds. Technical College) (Fall 4:43). Technical College) won by forfeit game road trip Friday and The Pioneers were look- Scoring “This was an important Gold 133 - Isaiah Arredondo's over Blaze Beltran (UW-Eau Saturday, Feb. 7-8, winning ing for another season 12T tournament for Andre after place is unknown and has scored Claire) (FF); Cons. Round 4 - David 99-67 against Fond du Lac sweep Saturday at Hibbing. Northland...... 40 59 99 missing the first half of the 0.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Griffet (Minnesota State Mankato) Fond du Lac ...... 28 39 67 season,” said Northland Brier Babin (Luther) won by fall received a bye Andre Baguma Tribal and Community Northland won the first Northland - Quincy Leday 10, over Isaiah Arredondo (Northland (Northland Community & College Friday in Cloquet, meeting 74-64 Jan. 15 in Brenson Alteme 26, Zack Meyer 20, Head Coach Scott DCamp. Community & Technical College) Technical College); Fifth Place before falling 91-68 at Thief River Falls. Evan Lee 3, Kenny Placide 23, Neal “It was important for Andre (Fall 1:27); Cons. Round 1 - Mark Match - Tyler Kim (Augsburg) won Hibbing Saturday after- In Saturday's meeting, Garcia 8, Ibrahim Nasir 9. to wrestle four matches in a Brado (Ellsworth CC) won by tech by decision over Andre Baguma Fond du Lac - Camden Berger day. Also, he has struggled fall over Isaiah Arredondo (Northland Community & noon. the host Cardinals raced to a 16, Lemarr Williams 32, Deaveayon (Northland Community & Technical College) (Dec 3-2). The win at Fond du Lac 21-point first half advantage Smith 6, Cedric Little 6, Mason in the past against lighter Technical College) (TF 16-0). gives Northland a season on the strength of a 15-of-30 Klinger 7. heavyweights like Hugg and Gold 149 - Jerimiah Pierre's sweep of the regular season showing from the three Scoring 12T home and home series. point line. Placide, Alteme Northland...... 22 46 68 Brenson Alteme, Zack and Meyer finished in dou- Hibbing ...... 43 48 91 Meyer and Kenny Placide ble figures, scoring 18, 11 Northland - Bakri Gubara 5, TRF pulls away late to beat all scored over 20 points, and 10 points, respectively, Quincy Leday 2, Brenson Alteme 11, Zack Meyer 10, Kenny Placide 18, with Placide recording a in the loss. Neal Garcia 5, Adrian Scott 7, double-double with 23 Northland remains in sec- Ibrahim Nasir 8, Tyrell Tellis-Martin Red Lake Falls/ points and 12 rebounds. ond in the MCAC Northern 2. Quincy Leday also finished Division standings with a 9- Hibbing - Riaden Forrest 17, Continued Mohamed Washington 11, Janeir [Continued from page 1] ishing their chances.” with a double-double, scor- 4 division record and an Harris 20, Cole Mammenga 6, Josh Biermaier (Evan Bushy) 15:38. Biggs 10, Rycen Lagmay-Yamada 2, goal with 3:39 left to play. Evan Bushy recorded Shots - RLF 8-4-7 - 19; TRF 10- Lake Bemidji Fat Bike Khylie Spence 6, Josh Patterson 2, With 2:43 left to play assists on the final two goals 11-8 - 29. Kevaun Maul-Edwards 17. Dalzell scored his second for the Prowlers. Power plays - RLF 1/4; TRF goal and third point of the Thief River Falls goalie 0/1. Rally set for March 7 MCAC Northern Division Men Penalties - RLF 1 (2 minutes); Division Overall game on a rebound shot. Noah Rupprecht picked up TRF 4 (8 minutes) WLWL Then, with 1:22 left to the win with 17 saves and Goalie saves - RLF, Andrew Johnson 24; TRF, Noah Rupprecht The “race” is on for fat winter sport can ride the Central Lakes...... 13 0 20 4 play it was Blake two goals allowed. Red Lake Northland ...... 9 4 15 9 Biermaier’s turn to score on Falls goalie Andrew Johnson 17. bike enthusiasts at the 6th course, check out various fat Rainy River ...... 8 4 13 10 Annual Northland Fat Bike bikes, and learn about the Hibbing...... 8 4 10 9 a breakaway. took the loss with 24 saves Rally at Lake Bemidji State sport by talking with fat Itasca ...... 6 6 12 11 “We responded fairly and five goals allowed. Park on Saturday, March 7, bike experts. Lake Superior ...... 6 6 10 11 quickly to take the lead from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vermilion ...... 4 9 6 13 back, which was nice,” Scoring Mesabi Range...... 2 10 3 18 123 T The main event begins at the bike rally, contact Lake Fond du Lac...... 0 13 0 14 Bergland said. “Then anoth- COLOR COPIES er two quick ones to secure Red Lake Falls...... 1 0 1 2 Available at 11 a.m. with a mass start on Bemidji State Park at 218- MCAC Southern Division Men Thief River Falls...... 0 2 3 5 Lake Bemidji and then bik- 308-2300, or visit the Division Overall the win. Zach Dalzell had First period - RLF, Zak Kennett ers head into Lake Bemidji Northland Fat Bike Rally WLWL two goals, which is nice to (Evan Girdler, Ty Kennett) 5:50. St. Cloud ...... 9 1 20 1 Second period - TRF, Zach State Park and up the Rocky Facebook page. For more Riverland...... 8 2 20 3 see. He has been playing better and better and contin- Dalzell (Tucker Skime) 3:19; TRF, Point Trail. Both 10K and information about fat bike Rochester ...... 7 3 18 5 Brockston Masseth (short handed) 324 Main Avenue North 28K routes will be offered. opportunities at Minnesota Ridgewater...... 6 4 14 7 ues to see more ice time. Third period - RLF, Zak Kennett Thief River Falls The rally is not just for state parks and trails, visit Minnesota West ....3 6 10 8 Blake Biermaier and Kaden (power play) 11:43; TRF, Kaden Anoka-Ramsey .....3 6 10 12 Bakken (even strength) (Zach email: [email protected] experienced fat-tire bikers. mndnr.gov/fatbike. MS-Fergus Falls ...2 8 8 15 Bakken also have been doing a much better job fin- Dalzell) 13:21; TRF, Zach Dalzell 681-4450 Anyone interested in this Western Tech...... 1 9 6 16 (Evan Bushy) 14:17; TRF, Blake 4B ~ Thief River Falls Times SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Wednesday, February 12, 2020 SENIOR2019-20 Thief River Falls SPOTLIGHT Have a Great Season Kia McGlynn Good Luck Prowlers PROWLERS! Current Sport: Hockey Position: Wing Weʼre all behind you! 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AlmA FRee luTheRAn CleARWATeR neWFolden neW hoPe nexus ChuRCh sT. josePh’s CATholiC uniTed meThodisT ChuRCh luTheRAn PARish luTheRAn ChuRCh - AAlC Luke Stavos, Pastor ChuRCh 246 Kendall Ave. N., Thief River Falls ChuRCh Dennis Gray, Pastor Ollie Urdahl, Pastor Fr. Bob Schreiner, Priest Matt Howe, Pastor th mT. olive, nAzAReTh, Phone: (218) 681-4716 28098 300 Street NW, Argyle P.O. Box 185, Newfolden Worship Services: Sunday 112 Edward Ave. N., Red Lake Falls 116 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 874-2101. oAk PARk, sT. PeTRi Phone: (218) 874-6611 Phone: (218) 681-4388 Jeff Merseth, Pastor Phone: (218) 253-2685 Web: www.almaaflc.org . Worship Services: Sundays at 9:30 Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Web: www.umctrf.org Rt. 1, Box 156C, Oklee Saturdays: St. Joseph (Brooks) Wednesday, February 12: Church Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. Email: [email protected] a.m. Mass at 5 p.m.; St. Joseph (Red Phone: (218) 796-5130 Wednesdays: Kids Service from 6 - Facebook: Thief River Falls Council at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12: evAngeliCAl FRee Saturday February 15: Valentine 7:30 p.m., Youth Group from 6:30 - Lake Falls) Mass at 5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church Wednesday school and ChuRCh Sundays: St. Joseph (Red Lake Thursdays: Chit Chat Group at 10 supper with special speaker and Confirmation from 5 - 7 p.m. Lead Pastor Kevin MacLean, 8 p.m. Associate Pastor Kent Hudson Falls) Mass at 10 a.m. a.m., stop by for coffee and conver- music. Saturday, February 15: Mt. Olive –––––––––– Sunday, February 16: Worship 211 Arnold Ave. N., Thief River Falls –––––––––– sation. Worship at 9 a.m., Confirmation Phone: (218) 681-3855 oPen ARms ChRisTiAn with Gideon speaker at 9:30 a.m., Sundays: Worship at 9 a.m. questioning. Web: www.trfefc.org FelloWshiP sT. BeRnARd’s coffee fellowship and Sunday Mondays: Bible studay at 10 a.m. Sunday, February 16: St. Petri Sundays: Worship at 10:30 a.m., A ministry of the CATholiC ChuRCh school at 10:45 a.m. seventh-day Adventist Church Tuesdays: Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Worship at 8 a.m., Sunday school at Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Father Rick Lambert, Pastor Monday, February 17: WMF David Jahn, Pastor 105 Knight Avenue N., Thief River Falls –––––––––– 9:15 a.m.; Nazareth Worship at 9:45 Wednesdays: Bible Study at 7 p.m. 218-416-0178 meeting at 7 p.m. Phone: (218) 681-3571 a.m., Sunday school at 8:45 a.m.; –––––––––– 401 St. Paul Ave. S., Thief River Falls viking CovenAnT ChuRCh –––––––––– Church Phone: (218) 681-2790 www.stbernardscc.org Rev. Jim Robberstad, Pastor Oak Park Worship with FiRsT luTheRAn ChuRCh [email protected] St. Bernard’s Mass: Saturdays at 5 Viking, MN First Lutheran Church ABundAnT liFe Saturdays: Sabbath School classes Phone: (218) 523-4735 Communion at 11 a.m., Sunday 210 Park Ave., Middle River p.m., Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 luTheRAn ChuRCh school at 9:45 a.m., Men of Oak for adults and children at 3 p.m.; a.m. Cell: (218) 201-0350 LeRoy Flickinger, Pastor Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church Worship Services: Sunday at 9 Park Brunch at noon, Confimration Strathcona, MN Worship Service at 4:15 p.m.; 1602 Pennington Ave., –––––––––– a.m. Special events as announced. P.O. Box 522, Thief River Falls questioning, Youth Lock-in retreat Phone: (218) 222-3622 Fellowship Meal at 5:30 p.m. First Lutheran (Middle River): sT. john luTheRAn –––––––––– Phone: (218) 681-2300 at Luther Island Camp in Henning Wednesdays: Mid-week fellowship Web: abundantlifetrf.com Worship service Sundays at 11 a.m; and Bible study at 7 p.m. ChuRCh Sundays: Service at 9:30 a.m.; (leaving Oak Park at 1 p.m.) viking luTheRAn PARish Every 3rd Sunday Worship at 11:30 Fridays: Vespers fellowship and missouri synod Coffee & Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; –––––––––– zion luTheRAn ChuRCh a.m. with Brunch starting at 10:30 Bible study at 7 p.m. Pastor: Thomas L. Puffe Pulpit Supply: Marilyn Grandstrand, Barb Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. 101 Pine Ave. S., Thief River Falls CommuniTy ChuRCh a.m. –––––––––– Price, Cindy Ellingson –––––––––– nondenominATionAl –––––––––– Phone: (218) 681-4488 218-523-4995 Curtis Jacobson, Senior Pastor ouR sAviouR’s luTheRAn Sundays: Sunday School/Adult P.O. Box 37, Viking BeThlehem And FiRsT PResByTeRiAn Highway 1 East, Thief River Falls ChuRCh – AFlC Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., Divine oAk Ridge nAzAReTh luTheRAn Phone: (218) 681-2285 ChuRCh Alex Amiot, Pastor PARish – elCA Saturdays: Saturday Morning Red Lake Falls, MN 2075 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls Service at 10:45 a.m., Confirmation luTheRAn ChuRCh Cathie Rhodes, Pastor Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Worship Services: Sundays at 10 Phone: (218) 681-4643 Instruction at 6:30 p.m. Thief River Falls 202 Marshall Avenue, Holt Sundays: Morning Devotional Phone: (218) 681-1824 Sundays: Sunday Morning a.m.; Communion is the first Tuesdays: Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Box 39, Newfolden Hour on KTRF 1230 at 8 a.m., Worship Services at Zion: Sunday of the month; Meeting of Fridays: Bible Study at 1:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Office: (218) 874-7115 Celebration Service and One Way Worship Service at 9:30 a.m., Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Nazareth Office: (218) 449-3856 the session is the first Monday of Kids Sunday School For Children Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., Prayer the Hi Rise. Worship Services at Oak Ridge: Parsonage: (218) 449-3431 from 10 - 11 a.m.; Revolutionary the month at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12: Meeting at 7 p.m. –––––––––– Sundays at 9 a.m. Prayer and Prophetic Worship from –––––––––– Bethlehem Bible study at 10 a.m., Tuesdays: Women’s Bible Study at sT. PAuli luTheRAn Sunday School 10 a.m. 5- 6 p.m.; UPrising YOUTH Bethlehem office hours 10 a.m. to goodRidge AReA 9 a.m., Quilting at 11 a.m. ChuRCh elCA –––––––––– GROUP (7th grade - College Age) luTheRAn PARish - elCA noon and 1 - 3 p.m., Confirmation Wednesdays: Confirmation and Carl Hansen, Pastor WesTAkeR FRee luTheRAn from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Nazareth at 7 p.m.; Bookstore and coffee bar FAiTh, ekelund, BeThAny supper at 5:30 p.m., Kids Klub at P.O. Box 944, County Road 20 S. open before and after Sunday Kristin Ostercamp, Pastor Thief River Falls ChuRCh AFlC Council meeting at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m., youth Bible study and 321 Minnesota Ave. E., Newfolden Morning services P.O. Box 157, Goodridge Web: http://historicstpauli.org Thursday, February 13: Senior Phone: (218) 378-4191 adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m., Choir Phone: (218) 874-7925 Wednesdays: Discipleship & New Wednesday, February 12: Web: westakerfreelutheran.360unite.com meal at Nazareth, Nazareth office [email protected] at 7:30 p.m. Confirmation class at 6:30 p.m. Facebook: Westaker Free Lutheran hours from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Believers Classes for all ages from Wednesday, February 11: Bethany Fridays: Men’s Breakfast Bible 6:15- 7:30 p.m.; Home Church - Sunday, February 16: Sunday Church Sunday, February 16: Bethlehem Confirmation class at 7 p.m. Study at 6:45 a.m. Email: [email protected] Worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school at First Wednesday of each month Sunday, February 16: Ekelund –––––––––– school at 9:15 a.m., Worship service Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. each from 6:30 - 8 p.m. with Communion at 10:30 a.m. 10 a.m.; Nazareth Worship at 11 Worship at 8:30 a.m., no Sunday ReineR luTheRAn Sunday, Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. –––––––––– a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. school; Faith Worship at 9:45 a.m. FRee ChuRCh – AFlC –––––––––– (Sept. - May). Monday, February 17: Basement CoRneRsTone BAPTisT with annual meeting and pancake Highway 1, 7 miles east of Goodridge ThRiving liFe ChuRCh Communion: 1st Sunday of the angels with Bible study at (218) 681-4643 ChuRCh brunch, no Sunday school; Bethany Sundays: Worship at 11:30 a.m. Jim Binder, Pastor month. Bethlehem at 9 a.m. Nathan Satchwill, Pastor Erskine Community Center Worship at 11 a.m., Sunday school –––––––––– Potluck dinner: 3rd Sunday of the Tuesday, February 18: Noon text PO Box 816, Thief River Falls at 9:45 a.m. 218-556-1545 using the facilities of month. (Sept. - May). study, afternoon parish visitation. Monday, February 17: Faith RedeemeR luTheRAn www.thrivinglifemn.org Faith Lutheran Brethren Church at Worship Services: Sunday morn- Trumpet of Truth: Sundays at 7 –––––––––– 601 Dewey Avenue N, Thief River Falls Quilting for Missions at 9 a.m. ChuRCh – elCA Darrel Cory, Pastor p.m. on KTRF. Phone: (218) 689-2937 ings at 10 a.m. at Erskine BlACk RiveR luTheRAn –––––––––– 1300 Nora Street East, Thief River Falls –––––––––– www.cornerstonetrf.org Phone: (218) 681-3390 Community Center. All are wel- ChuRCh facebook.com/cornerstonetrf immAnuel And eBenezeR zion luTheRAn ChuRCh – Frank Ehling, Pastor Sundays: Bible study at 4:15 p.m., E-mail: [email protected] come. Sheila Michaels, Pastor luTheRAn PARish – elCA Wednesdays: Confirmation from elCA Worship Services at 2:30 p.m. with Jonathan Dodson, Pastor –––––––––– 15952 110th Street SW, Red Lake Falls 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., BLAST at 5:45 John Golv, Senior Pastor Children’s Church offered for kids P.O. Box 98, Plummer Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor Sundays: Worship at 8:30 a.m.; p.m., Worship with Communion at TRiniTy luTheRAn ChuRCh ages 4-8 Phone: (218) 465-4525 505 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, February 16: Immanuel 6:30 p.m. – elCA Phone: (218) 681-3296 –––––––––– Rev. John Voelker, Ph.D., Pastor –––––––––– Worship with Communion at 9 a.m., Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. Web: www.ziontrf.org Linda Kaushagen, Lay Visitation Wednesday, February 12: SAIL CAlvARy luTheRAn ePiPhAny sTATion –––––––––– and Senior Outreach Matty Towse, Lead Pastor Ebenezer church council at 6 p.m., 325 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls exercise at 9 a.m. Handbell choir at ChuRCh – elCA Mary Sieckert, Interim Worship Leader Ebenezer Worship with RiveR oF liFe ChuRCh Frank Ehling, Pastor Phone: (218) 681-1310 4:45 p.m., Confirmation supper at Pete Lee, Discipleship Pastor Timothy Self, Pastor Sheila Michaels, Pastor Communion at 7 p.m. 403 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls 1563 Highway 59 SE (Next to McDonalds) www.trinitylutherantrf.org 5:15 p.m., God’s Joy choir at 6 p.m., PO Box 8 Web: www.epiphanystation.com –––––––––– Thief River Falls Sundays: Worship at 8:30 and Confirmation at 6 p.m., Senior choir 405 Water Street, St. Hilaire Phone: (218) 681-1469 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (218) 964-5750 immAnuel luTheRAn www.riveroflifetrfmn.org 10:30 a.m., Sunday school from at 6:45 p.m. Sundays: Church services at 10:30 Sundays: Experiences at 9, 10:15 ChuRCh - missouRi synod Sundays: Service at 10 a.m., nurs- 9:25 - 10:20 a.m., coffee fellowship Thursday, February 13: SAIL a.m., Communion every Sunday. and 11:30 a.m. Rev. Chris Rosebrough, Pastor ery/pre school available as well as at 9:30 a.m., service is broadcasted exercise at 9 a.m., LSS respite care –––––––––– Radium ministry for children 1st - 6th grade. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Prayer Shawl –––––––––– Phone: (218) 681-9992 or 745-5604 at 10:30 a.m. on KTRF Radio 1230 CATholiC CommuniTies evAngeliCAl CovenAnT Sundays: Worship at 1 p.m., Bible Wednesdays: Adult Prayer/Bible and Sjoberg’s Cable Channel 3. All ministry at 10 a.m., LSS Cargivers oF Blessed sACRAmenT, ChuRCh Study at 2:15 p.m. Study at 7 p.m. are welcome. discussion in lounge at 10 a.m., Bert Foster, Senior Pastor –––––––––– –––––––––– family event at Zion at 6 p.m. sT. edWARd, sT. josePh 1425 Third Street East, Thief River Falls –––––––––– Father George Noel, Pastor Phone: (218) 681-4449 sevenTh-dAy AdvenTisT Friday, February 14: Men’s break- Phone: (218) 289-1735 neWFolden evAngeliCAl uniTed luTheRAn, gATzke Web: www.trfcovchurch.org fast at Biff’s at 7 a.m., SAIL exer- [email protected] FRee ChuRCh ChuRCh www.facebook.com/trfcovchurch David Jahn, Pastor ouR sAvioR’s, ThieF lAke cise at 9 a.m., coffee with staff at Weekend Masses: Blessed Gary Barrett, Pastor Tim Lundeen, Pastor Office E-Mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 86, Newfolden 1024 Tindolph Ave. South, Thief River Falls 9:30 a.m., services at Valley Home Sacrament Mass on Saturdays at 5 Sundays: Worship Service at 9:30 Phone: (218) 416-0178 (218) 425-7878 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m.; St. Phone: (218) 874-8785 Worship Services: Saturdays at 11 at 2 p.m. a.m., Sunday School at 11 a.m., E-mail: [email protected] Our Savior’s, Thief Lake Edward Mass at 11:30 a.m. on a.m.; Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Phone: (218) 222-3711 Sunday, February 16: Worship Prayer Group at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Awana (4 yrs - 6th Sundays; St. Joseph Mass at 9:45 –––––––––– United Lutheran, Gatzke with Communion and Cable Tuesdays: Mending the Soul 6 grade) and Detour (7-12th grade) a.m. on Sundays. (218) 459-3351 3/KTRF broadcasts at 8:30 a.m., p.m., Al-Anon at 7 p.m. at 6:30 - 8 p.m.; Adult Bible study at silveR CReek luTheRAn Sundays: (KTRF 1230) Morning Weekday Masses: Tuesdays at 5:30 Education hour and flapjacks for Wednesdays: Youth Group at 6:45 p.m. ChuRCh devotional hour at 8 a.m., Worship p.m. at Blessed Sacrament, John Golv, Senior Pastor faith at 9:30 a.m., Silver Creek Elevate NextGen Youth Center 6 - 8 Saturday: Men’s prayer time at 7 service at 8:30 a.m., Sunday School Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at LifeCare a.m. Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor Worship at 10 a.m., New Traditions p.m. 22479 170th Ave. NE, Thief River Falls at 11 a.m., Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Manor, Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Sunday: Sunday school at 9:15 Worship at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays: Men’s Breakfast Bible Phone: (218) 681-7079 Joseph, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at a.m.; Morning worship at 10:30 Sundays: Worship services at 10 Tuesdays: Women’s Bible study at Monday, February 17: SAIL exer- Study at 8:30 a.m. Karlstad Care Center. a.m. –––––––––– a.m. 9 a.m., Quilting at 11 a.m. cise at 9 a.m., Parish Nurse hours –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– Wednesdays: Confirmation at 5:30 RindAl luTheRAn from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FAiTh luTheRAn p.m., Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m., eAgle’s vieW ChuRCh, ChuRCh, nAlC silveRTon luTheRAn Tuesday, February 18: Staff meet- ouTReACh CenTeR BReThRen ChuRCh Rev. Timothy Lundeen, Pastor ChuRCh Kids Klub at 6:30 p.m., Youth Bible ing at 9:30 a.m., Coffee with staff at Roger Schmitz, Pastor Tim Carlson, Interim Lay Pastor 23511 110th Ave. NW, Newfolden Larry Myhrer, Lay Pastor study at 6:30 p.m., Adult Bible 601 Dewey Ave. N., Thief River Falls 10:30 a.m., noon Pastors text study, 111 Fourth Street East, Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 689-0042 • (218) 378-4499 17982 180th St. NE, Thief River Falls study at 6:40 p.m., Choir 7:30 p.m. Phone: (218) 686-5962 Church: (218) 681-7705 E-mail: [email protected] facebook.com/silvertonlutheranchurch Communion services at Greenleaf Worship Services: Sundays at 10 Worship Services: Sundays at Sundays: Worship service from Sundays: Worship services at 9 Fridays: Men’s Bible study and at 2:30 p.m., Parish planning coun- a.m.; Wednesdays: Prayer at 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. a.m.; Prayer at 10 a.m. breakfast at 6:45 a.m. cil at 5:30 p.m. This Church Directory Is Sponsored By The Following Businesses FARMERS Johnson Funeral Service Where the customer “Setting a New Standard for Caring” ® is the company UNION OIL CO. 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DAVID HILL Editor e-mail: [email protected] Editorial opinion published under this head ing is intended to stimulate thinking and discussion among our readers. Unless speci fied other wise, the editorials are written by Editor Dave Hill and do not represent opinion of other staff members. Opinions in items from other publications may not coincide with the editor’s own views but are offered for their general interest. Worrying about coronavirus and the flu I don’t want to sound and there is a window of insensitive or not con- opportunity to halt the cerned about novel coro- spread of the disease. navirus, but, to me, the The key issues, accord- reaction to it seems a bit ing to WHO, is how extraordinary, overdone, transmissible this new or excessive. coronavirus is, and what Yes, it’s new or proportion will be come seems to be something severely ill and end up new. There’s not much in the hospital.” the medical world seems I’d like to point out to know about it, and something. It was an there isn’t a vaccine to unusual year, but last combat it … yet. year, the CDC estimated As I was writing this that between 46,000 and Secretary of State Simon introduces editorial, a nephew, his 95,000 people in the wife and toddler were on U.S. died from influen- Presidential Primary Voter Privacy Bill their way back to the za. In a more typical U.S. from China where year, between 29,000 Minnesota Secretary of • Create an opt-out Grassroots-Legalize Minnesota is one of only they’ve been teaching. I and 60,000 people die State Steve Simon, in part- mechanism, whereby voters Cannabis Party, and Legal 19 states that does not ask was and am concerned from influenza. nership with House and can be excluded from the Marijuana Now Party, will voters to publicly declare about their health. Hospitalizations? We’re Senate authors, introduced list in the same fashion they get a record of which ballot affiliation with a political a bill (HF 3068) that will can opt out of the public individuals select. Right party. In its current state, There is reason to be talking in the hundreds address voter privacy con- information list now, there are no restric- the law regarding the PNP concerned. When I of thousands, even close cerns for Minnesota's What’s the issue? tions for how parties can can be seen as a backdoor checked on Feb. 10 to to one million. We have March 3, 2020 Presidential Minnesota voters will be use this data. party registration system. see how many people vaccines for influenza. Nomination Primary. participating in a What are people say- How did this happen? had died, the death toll Granted, they aren’t The bill would Presidential Nomination ing? Legislators decided to • Restrict sharing of Primary (PNP) on March 3, Small business owners adopt a PNP after record had topped 900 people perfect, but they exist party preference data only 2020, to help select the can- and nonprofits, the clergy, numbers of Minnesota vot- worldwide. The total and even if not entirely to a national party repre- didates who will appear on local government officials, ers overwhelmed the 2016 cases of those infected effective, can reduce the sentative and only for the the ballot for the November and others, have contacted caucuses. Both Democratic was over 40,000 in effect of symptoms. purpose of verifying partici- 2020 presidential election. the Office expressing con- and Republican parties China alone. Maybe I shouldn’t pation in the Presidential To participate, voters cern about parties receiving advocated to receive party Daily, we see stories compare or make it Nomination Primary must choose between a party preference informa- preference information in • Classify party prefer- Democratic and Republican tion. One worry is that the order to confirm who partic- from news outlets about seem like I’m comparing ence as private data, which ballot. Who people vote for parties or someone they pro- ipated in their primary. people waiting in lines coronavirus to influenza carries specific require- will be secret. However, vide this information to, Without this party prefer- to buy masks, passen- because it’s probably ments for those receiving under current law, all four could use it to “out” individ- ence information, the gers stuck on cruise like comparing apples the information, and conse- major political parties: uals, especially those who national parties say they ships, people in quaran- and oranges, but I want quences for disseminating Democratic-Farmer-Labor want to project fairness and will not recognize information to the public or Party (DFL), Republican objectivity in their profes- Minnesota’s PNP results as tine at military bases, to point out there are other third party Party of Minnesota, sions. binding. overcrowded hospitals, things we can do to pro- empty streets in China, tect ourselves from a and get reports on the virus that has demon- latest death toll and strated beyond question Mission Critical: Contact USDA Farm Service number of people infect- that it can be deadly. I ed. Should we be as con- think you know what Agency now to enroll in safety net programs cerned about the coron- precautions we need to avirus as the news take to protect ourselves by Joe Martin, not stress enough the completed ARC or PLC ers.gov/service-center-loca- media seems to be against influenza - a State Executive Director importance of not letting enrollment for the 2019 crop tor. telling us we should? vaccine, washing your in Minnesota, USDA this deadline get lost in the year. We know that time is According to the hands often with soap Farm Service Agency hectic day-to-day obliga- Want to maximize your money … so make the time tions of farm life. If you fail time visiting with FSA? to avoid losing the money. World Health and water, avoid touch- The clock is ticking… to enroll for 2019 ARC or Inquire about deadlines and Organization, the mor- ing your eyes, nose and March 16 is the last day to PLC, you will be ineligible options for also enrolling in tality rate of people with mouth with unwashed make what is likely one of to receive a payment for the 2020 ARC or PLC and coronavirus is around 2 hands, avoid close con- the most important busi- 2019 crop year. updating PLC payment LETTERHEADS percent. The seasonal tact with people who are ness decisions you will ARC and PLC provide yields. Our staff will help Custom Designed To Fit Your Needs make for your farming oper- financial protections to you make the most out of flu typically has a mor- sick, stay home when ation this year. farmers from substantial your visit or set you up with tality rate below 1 per- you are sick, covering If you have not already drops in crop prices or rev- a future appointment to cent, and is thought to your cough or sneeze visited your local Farm enues and are vital econom- help check FSA programs (218) 681-4450 cause about 400,000 with a tissue, clean and Service Agency (FSA) coun- ic safety nets for most off your lengthy “to do” list. deaths each year global- disinfect frequently ty office to make your elec- American farms. These pro- If you’re still unsure ly. Unlike influenza, touched objects and sur- tion for either the grams cover 20 commodities about the choice of ARC or Agriculture Risk Coverage produced in the U.S. PLC, we offer online deci- there is no vaccine for faces. (ARC) or the Price Loss FSA anticipates more sion tools to help you deter- POLICIES the novel coronavirus. A Time magazine Coverage (PLC) program than 1.7 million producers mine the best program elec- Letters To The Editor: The staff Maybe that’s why the article made a couple of and to sign your annual will enroll in ARC or PLC - tion for your farming opera- of The Times en cour ages written enrollment contract, you that’s a lot of producers to tion. To access these tools, re sponses to editorial comment or mortality rate is higher interesting points: 1. letters with original thoughts or than the flu. Compared with other should call and make your assist in a short period of visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc- appointment now. time. As of Feb. 3, 2020, plc. ideas of general interest. Letters The obvious question viruses, viruses today Many of you are gearing FSA records in Minnesota Call FSA today for an should be intended for publication I’m asking is: are we spread faster because in The Times exclusively; letters up to head to the field for show 8,231 farms out of an appointment. To locate your sent to multiple publications will panicking too much over people travel more fre- spring planting, but I can- expected 95,221 farms have local FSA office, visit farm- generally not be accepted. Right is the coronavirus? quently and at faster reserved to edit letters for length The WHO asked speeds, which aids in and clarity and to reject letters “should we panic?” and the spread of disease; Minnesota Farmers Union releases deemed to be promotional in answered “No.” “The and 2. Because of nature, promote violence or in poor taste. Letters should not exceed spread of the virus is instantaneous digital legislative priorities for 2020 session 650 words in length. worrying, but not unex- communications, misin- The session of the next tiatives MFU will work tural education at all levels If individuals request their let- pected. It is a public formation and fake news Minnesota Legislature towards this session, in • A long-term, sustain- ters printed “as is” they will be health emergency of travel faster and more deemed a paid advertisement and began Feb. 11. Minnesota addition to the RFA: able plan to fund trans- must appear in a box. international concern widely than in the past. Farmers Union (MFU), a • Legislation to lower portation improvements Letters Must Be Signed: All let- grassroots family farm the cost of health care and • Investment in high- ters must be signed and contain an organization, has a number prescription drugs, includ- speed, quality internet serv- address or phone number of the of priorities to work on with ing insulin ice in rural Minnesota writer so authenticity can be veri- legislators. These priorities • Continued strong fund- • Full funding for Soil fied. are developed from MFU’s ing for the MDA, the and Water Conservation Signatures must appear on let- WE’RE ALL EARS state policy, which is creat- Agricultural Utilization Districts ters published. The staff believes ed from the resolutions of that there is greater credibility in MFU members. letters signed in print and will not “Rural Minnesotans con- Rural Minnesotans continue withhold names of writers from tinue to face challenges publication. including wet and unpre- to face challenges including wet Responses Invited: Letters crit- dictable weather, low prices, ical of individuals or other entities and high costs of health and unpredictable weather, low may be shown to those individuals care and prescription prices, and high costs of health or representatives of those entities Questions? Your opinion is drugs,” MFU President in advance of publication with an Comments? something Gary Wertish said. “This care and prescription drugs invitation by newspaper staff for we always year, being a bonding bill response in the same issue as the Story Ideas? year, our priorities are to Research Institute and • Investment in pro- original letter. want to hear get strong funding for the Board of Animal Health grams and incentives that Corrections: If an error is made Let us know Rural Finance Authority • Full conformity with promote soil health in news or advertising publication, how we're doing. (RFA), a loan program Section 179 of the tax code MFU members will the staff encourages readers to call through the Minnesota for equipment expensing speak to legislators and the it to our immediate attention by Department of Agriculture • Increased use of biofu- Walz administration about calling 681-4450. We will attempt (MDA) which targets begin- els, including a move these issues and more at to correct the error or clarify the ning farmers and loan toward statewide E15 their annual Lobby Day misunderstanding in the next restructuring, and a strong • Investments in farm Drive-In at the State issue. bonding bill that invests in safety and safer farm equip- Capitol Thursday, Feb. 13. Deadline: The deadline for let- 218-681-4450 • [email protected] rural Minnesota.” ment ters to the editor is 10 a.m. on Mondays. 324 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Here are some other ini- • Funding for agricul- Wednesday, February 12, 2020 MENUS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7B School Lunch - Week of February 17-21

Challenger Elementary Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed stick, hot oatmeal Friday: Bagel, cheese stick, GATZKE COMMUNITY NEWS School potatoes and gravy, sweet corn Wednesday: Egg wrap cream cheese Mrs. Clifford Klamar • 459-3445 Thief River Falls Thursday: Italian meatball Thursday: Variety Lunch Several people attended son and friend from Thief Milk is served with all meals. sub, green beans Friday: Cinnamon roll Monday: No school the pancake supper and River Falls. Fruit choice and juice served for Friday: Baked potato bar, chili Lunch Tuesday: Soft shell taco, re- played games at United Cordell Klamar, Rona and breakfast. Salad Bar offered with diced ham, broccoli and Monday: No school fried beans Lutheran Church on New Michael Tesarek, Karla and daily. Alternate entrees: Pizza or cheese, bosco sticks Tuesday: Super nachos, ham- Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, Year’s Eve. Adam Tesarek, Andrew and build your own chef salad. –––––––––– burger, cheese sauce, tomatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy Monday evening, Alan Ethan, Elhue and Evelyn Breakfast prices: Students $1.50; Goodridge Schools lettuce, refried beans, peanut but- Thursday: Spaghetti hotdish, and Sandy Severts enjoyed Castle, Pastor Todd Erick- reduced Free. Lunch prices: Stu- Goodridge ter sandwich green beans, breadstick pizza at the Tammy and Lew son, Raynold and Lorraine dents $2.80; reduced Free. Milk is served with all meals. Wednesday: Chicken noodle Friday: Cheeseburger, oven Wallace home. Monsrud, Howard and Mary Breakfast Fruit and juice is served with all soup, crackers, cheese, turkey fries New Year’s Eve supper Ann Lunsetter have been re- Mondays: Sausage or egg breakfasts. Salad bar served at ham sandwich or peanut butter –––––––––– guestsMDAN at the ads Ronnie to Peter- runcent ONE visitors TIME, at the Clifford the week beginning 2/9/2020 North breakfast pizza every lunch. sandwich, salad St. Bernard’s son home were Skyler Peter- Klamar home. North Tuesdays: French toast sticks Breakfast Thursday: Meatballs, mashed Thief River Falls with sausage patty Monday: No school potatoes and gravy, corn, cookie Milk and fruit is served with Wednesdays: Breakfast sand- Tuesday: French toast sticks, Friday: French toast sticks, all meals. Juice is served with Imagine The Difference You Can Make wich sausage sausage, yogurt breakfast. Imagine The Difference You Can Make Thursdays: Pancake wrap Wednesday: Egg and cheese –––––––––– Breakfast poppers omelet, toast Red Lake Monday: No school Fridays: Cinnamon roll Thursday: Breakfast sandwich County Central Tuesday: Cereal choice, toast DONATE Lunch Friday: Cinnamon roll High School Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, Monday: No school Lunch Milk and fruit is served with toast Tuesday: Chicken fajita, Monday: No school all meals. Bread, cereal and juice Thursday: Breakfast pizza Tuesday: Hamburger on a bun, is served with breakfast. Friday: Cereal choice, toast YOUR CAR cooked peppers, Spanish rice, YOUR CAR tomatoes, cheese, onions, olives French fries, baked beans Breakfast Lunch Wednesday: Turkey tidbits in Wednesday: Italian dunkers Monday: No school Monday: No school 1-844-220-9501 gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed with meat sauce, cheesy bread Tuesday: Toast Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, 1-844-220-9501 baby carrots, dinner roll Thursday: Chicken alfredo Wednesday: S’mores sweet potato fries, green beans, FREE TOWING Thursday: Chicken alfredo, over noodles, breadstick Thursday: Toast diced pears FREE TOWING steamed broccoli, breadstick Friday: Ham chowder, meat Friday: Cinnamon roll Wednesday: Turkey, mashed TAX DEDUCTIBLE Friday: Sloppy joe on a bun, and cheese sandwich, crackers Lunch potatoes, gravy, steamed broc- tator tots, warmed baked beans –––––––––– Monday: No school coli, apples –––––––––– Marshall County Tuesday: Cheesy bread with Thursday: Hamburger hotdish, Call today to connect with a Franklin Middle School Central School pizza sauce, cottage cheese, let- Romaine lettuce, red peppers, or- Thief River Falls Newfolden tuce salad, fresh vegetables anges All breakfast and lunches Wednesday: Hot dog or Polish Friday: Ham and cheese sand- SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR Milk is served with all meals. 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Breakfast carrots and celery, crackers Thief River Falls ThThere’sere’s no cost to you! Get A Vision Screening Annually Lunch prices: Students $2.75; re- Monday: No school –––––––––– Milk is served with all meals. Tuesday: Breakfast pizza, fruit Lunch (844) 347-2104 duced Free. Lafayette High School (844) ! We’re paid by347-2104 our partner communities Breakfast cocktail Red Lake Falls Monday: No school ! We’re paid by our partner communities Mondays: Sausage or egg Wednesday: Pop-Tart, granola All meals are served with fruit Tuesday: Softshell taco, Span- breakfast pizza bar, yogurt, berries and milk. All breakfasts are ish rice, black bean fiesta, veggie Answers to last week’s puzzles Tuesdays: French toast sticks Thursday: Pancakes, sausage, served with juice. All lunches are toppings with sausage patty berries served with fresh vegetables and Wednesday: Turkey tidbits, Wednesdays: Breakfast sand- Friday: Scrambled eggs, toast fruit choice. mashed potatoes with butter, wich Lunch Breakfast steamed baby carrots, dinner roll Thursdays: Pancake wrap Monday: No school Monday: No school Thursday: Chicken alfredo, poppers Tuesday: Tater tot hotdish, Tuesday: Mini pancake, yo- steamed broccoli, breadstick Fridays: Cinnamon roll corn, dinner roll, pears gurt or Greek yogurt Friday: Chicken tenders, po- Lunch Wednesday: Chicken fajita, Wednesday: Breakfast pizza tato spudsters, steamed baby car- Monday: No school tortilla, refried beans, fresh pep- Thursday: French toast with rots Tuesday: Softshell taco, taco pers, applesauce syrup, sausage meat, Spanish rice, black bean fi- Thursday: Chili, cornbread esta, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and honey, oranges Senior Meals sour cream Friday: Chicken alfredo noo- Wednesday: Turkey tidbits in dles, garlic breadstick, peas gravy, mashed potatoes with but- –––––––––– Heritage Center mashed potatoes, green beans, ter, steamed baby carrots, dinner Viking Elementary Thief River Falls dinner roll with margarine, roll School Monday: Chef’s choice vanilla pudding with banana Thursday: Chicken alfredo, All breakfast and lunches Tuesday: Sloppy joe and a Friday: California burger, let- steamed broccoli, super nachos, served with juice, low fat/fat free bun, potato wedges, baked tuce, tomato, mayo, pasta salad, Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into milk, and fruit. All bread prod- baked beans, wheat bun, Jell-O nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 garlic toast beans, Mandarin oranges must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear Friday: Chicken tenders, po- ucts served are whole grains. An Wednesday: Ginger citrus –––––––– only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the tato spudsters, steamed baby car- alternative of cereal is available chicken, rice pilaf, carrots, Newfolden order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric at every breakfast. clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you rots peaches, dessert Community Center name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! –––––––––– Breakfast Thursday: Roast beef, mashed The Senior Meal Program has Lincoln High School Monday: No school potatoes with gravy, corn, relocated to the Newfolden Thief River Falls Tuesday: Toast dessert Café. Meals are served Monday Milk is served with all meals. Wednesday: Granola bar Friday: White chicken chile, through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 Fruit choice and juice served for Thursday: Scrambled egg cheese sandwich, beets, banana, p.m. Newfolden Cafe will be breakfast. Breakfast prices: Stu- patty, toast dessert open on Sundays. For more in- dents $1.65; reduced Free. Lunch Friday: Muffins –––––––– formation, call 218-874-8361. prices: Students $2.80; reduced Lunch Meals on Wheels Monday: Vegetable beef soup, Free. 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Application Deadline: Open until filled EOE & FDIC Contact Kayla Leader at 218-874-7265 • Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport or email [email protected] and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and Online Application available on the School District procedures pertinent to the field. Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment Financial Assistance Supervisor • Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. his/her instructions and actions. • Previous successful coaching experience preferred. Pennington County is seeking candidates for the full-time Job Goal: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and position of Financial Assistance Supervisor. This position is physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual responsible for providing supervision, training, and oversight of and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate all public assistance programs of the Human Services agency behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, and assuring compliance with State laws, guidelines, rules, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the statutes, and federal regulations. student athletes. Sanford Medical Center TRF Qualified applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years’ experience pertaining to Reports To: The Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and is currently seeking to fill the following positions: final evaluation. financial assistance programs; including a minimum of two years Apply online at careers.sanfordhealth.org Lead experience over the eligibility of financial/income Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Eligible for signing bonus maintenance programs. Online Application available on the School District Pennington County offers an excellent benefit package, Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment RN Inpatient – Behavioral Health, General Med/ER/OB/ICU – part-time positions, block schedule. including health and life insurance and retirement pension, and Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. this position features a salary range of $59,488 to $77,314. LPN Inpatient – Behavioral Health & General Med – part-time Applicants must apply to and be determined eligible for positions employment by the Minnesota Merit System by visiting FULL-TIME ASSISTANT Clinical Dietitian – full-time position http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. COUNTY ATTORNEY LPN Ambulatory – full-time positions - clinic The Minnesota Merit System will accept applications for this All benefited positions include a full benefit package with paid time off, position until 12:00 p.m. on February 26, 2020. A complete job group life, health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, flexible spending description may be viewed at: http://co.pennington.mn.us – click We are seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Pennington County Attorney. The Assistant County Attorney serves accounts and short/long-term disability. Complete job descriptions and on ‘Employment’. minimum requirements can be seen at the website. For additional information contact: Julie Sjostrand, Human at the pleasure of the County Attorney and is required to administer and enforce the laws of the State of Minnesota and its political Apply online at sanfordhealth.jobs Services Director, PO Box 340, Thief River Falls, MN 56701; subdivisions. The Assistant County Attorney will be responsible for (218) 681-2880 ext. 227; email: [email protected]. Search for TRF positions handling criminal cases ranging from felony, gross misdemeanor Sanford Health is an AA/EOE and Drug/Smoke Free Workplace Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions, child protection, juvenile law, child support enforcement, general civil practice and other duties statutorily imposed upon the Pennington County Attorney’s Office. Applicants must be admitted to the practice of law in the State OPERATIONS MANAGER /TRUCK of Minnesota and have solid research and writing skills together with DRIVER POSITION AVAILABLE prior advocacy experience. Middle River Cooperative located in Middle River, MN, is looking for an Pennington County offers excellent benefits, pension Operations Manager that will report directly to the Middle River Cooperative plan, and salary is negotiable DOE. Job applications are available in the Pennington County Auditor’s Office, 101 Main Board of Directors. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing Ave N, PO Box 616, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, on our website daily operations of the facility and performing duties that will include but not at http://co.pennington.mn.us, or can be emailed upon request. be limited to the following: supervise and direct employees; build relationships Applications along with resumes and supportive documents with our customers; plan, coordinate, and direct delivery and receiving of can be mailed to the address above or may be emailed to: inventory; maintain energy products and NH3l and pricing of special orders; [email protected]. ensure proper billing, purchase orders, receiving reports, and monthly Application deadline: February 19th, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. inventory reports; enforce safety rules and administer all company and Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. government regulations; work extended hours as needed to meet business needs; and perform other duties as assigned or needed. Must have a CDL/HAZMAT endorsement. The ideal candidate must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent YOUR CAREER communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work in both Move a team environment and on self-directed tasks are essential. Qualified candidates must send their resume to [email protected] Or mail to: Brad Berg, 38039 240th Ave. NE, Middle River, MN 56737. Forward. This position will remain open until filled. GLOBAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Full Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Starting Rate: $16.90 per hour Middle River–Thief Lake Living At Home/Block Nurse Program Digi-Key is currently hiring Global Sales Representatives to be is currently accepting applications for a 20 hour per week key members in ensuring that all orders are processed on a Program Director position. The hourly wage will be negotiated timely basis for our customers. This position will assist customers on, upon the amount of applicant’s experience. Paid time for with Digi-Key’s tools and resources, process purchase orders and quotes, and direct customer inquiries as needed. Join the Digi- holidays and one week of paid vacation are additional benefits. Key team today and help support our growing business needs! The Director is responsible for the overall operation of the non-profit program that assists senior citizens to continue living in Find a rewarding career with a generous benefits package that their own home. includes an unparalleled health plan and more. Primary duties include budgeting, fundraising, grant writing, TEMPORARY RN basic bookkeeping skills, computer and phone use. You would Move forward with Digi-Key! personally be working with seniors needing our services. Knowledge of the local community is valuable. To learn more, call or visit us online today: If interested, submit a resume with a cover letter and references 218-681-7930 to Middle River-Thief Lake Living at Home/Block Nurse Program, DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM P.O. Box 94, Middle River, MN 56737 or email to [email protected] position is subjector fax toto a 218-222-4006. background check. EOE ©2020 Digi-Key Electroncis. Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 CLASSIFIED & LEGAL NOTICES Thief River Falls Times ~ 9B

Marshall SWCD - District Technician snow Removal Help Wanted For Rent Notices The Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District in Warren, MN is seeking SNOW REMOVAL FROM ROOFS. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR BRAY TOWNSHIP NOTICE a District Technician to administer the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), Call Shawn, 218-684-0899. HELP RENT: Upstairs in duplex, heat and The Bray Town Board will meet on help administer the MN Buffer Law and manage the inventory of past P4t14p water included, HUD approved, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 7:30 conservation projects completed. Duties and responsibilities include WANTED $600/month plus damage deposit, p.m. at the Clerk’s home, 19040 Looking For Motivated washer and dryer hook-ups. Call Center Street West, as a Board of identifying resource needs related to buffer strips and grade stabilization Help Wanted 218-681-2066. P4t14p structures, maintaining database records, conducting site visits, and PT Position: Our patient-centered Individuals Available To Work Audit and to conduct regular assist with the Drill, Seed and Tree Program. The ideal candidate will have general practice is seeking a talent- Weekends And Holidays Township business. a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Geology, Biology, ed Dental Hygienist who agrees David Erickson, Clerk with our philosophy that oral health is Country Acres Environmental Science or Related Field. Expertise in GIS, GPS, ordinance best achieved by engaging patients • FRONT DESK administration, public relations, computer technology and experience in and educating them on the causes of NIGHT AUDITOR Apartments Miscellaneous natural resource programs is essential. The starting salary is $16-$22/hr dental disease. Or ideal hygienist will TICKET ROLLS! 2,000 per roll, sin- based on knowledge and experience. have a strong background in effec- Pick up an application at the front desk Two bedroom remodeled gle and double rolls. The Times, 324 tively recog- Main Ave. N., TRF, 681-4450. Application deadline is 2/21/2020. Visit www.macde.us under job openings apartments. Five minutes 49tfe for job requirements or contact the Marshall SWCD at 218-745-5010. nizing and treating periodontal dis- Quality Inn ease, building a rapport, trust and Highway 32 South from Digi-Key and Arctic ALUMINUM SHEETS Equal Opportunity Employer healthy communication with Thief River Falls Cat. Quiet and well- 23x35”, 0.008” thick, 75¢ each. patients. Qualities of our ideal candi- Available at The Times, 324 Main date: Excellent communication skills, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!! maintained building. Avenue North, TRF. (Call ahead to positive energy and enthusiasm, check availability and for large quan- The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota: passion for educating and motivating tities.) Call 218-681-4450. 89tfe patients, team player, health- focused and desn’t let dental insur- Call 218-681-3370 or TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT ance limitations influence treatment For Rent go to countryacres Custom services recommendations. Job type: Part- SUMMERFIELD OF THIEF RIVER DO YOU NEED A PAINTER or wall- Effective: Immediately time, typically starting and 8am and FALLS: Townhomes - Two bed, apartmentstrf.com paper removed? New construction, Hours: 4 hours day (6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. & 2:30 - ending at 5pm. Call 218-681-4041. Two bath apartments available; +55 selling or just need to freshen up 9tfc - One bedroom apartments avail- for more information. your place? Need gift ideas? 18 4:30 p.m.) student days. able; NEWFOLDEN - Two bedroom years experience, many refer- apartment available. Amenities ences. Dawn: 218-684-1188 or 218- Duties: Ride bus route to assist with students, assist include washer/dryer, dishwasher, No pets. Non-HUD. 681-4482, leave message. microwave, range, refrigerator, cen- 2P8t17p driver with discipline and other duties as assigned. Now Accepting tral air. Heat included in rent. Garages available. Call 218-681- Call for Specials Requirements: Position requires lifting. Must submit 5194, www.gmmco.org. to a criminal history background check. Applications 95tfc River Pointe Townhomes Application Deadline: Open until filled. Pennington Main is in Thief River Falls

looking for weekend Greenwood Terrace WIGHTMAN CONSTRUCTION Online Application available on the School District Apartment Apartments Concrete • Decks • Garages counter help. in Thief River Falls Interior and Exterior Remodeling Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment For Rent Oakwood Homes Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Apply in person in Karlstad NO JOB TOO SMALL

See Angie Looking for quiet, Prairie Rose Apartments 30+ Years Experience single person to rent apt. in Red Lake Falls Lic. # 725150 and Insured over Ace Hardware. Are all accepting applications for immediate availability. 218-686-2720 INVESTIGATOR Heat paid, washer and Certain restrictions apply Thief River Falls, MN Applications are being accepted by the Pennington County dryer on premises. No Apply by contacting Sheriff’s Office for a Full-time Investigator. Along with the smoking, no pets. CHUCK’S PAINTING ♦ Interior ♦ 30 DW Jones years experience ♦ Reasonable requirements of a Minnesota Peace Officer License and a Penn. Main, 220 Main Ave. South Management rates ♦ Call 218-253-4007 1t13p minimum of five years’ experience in law enforcement, the Penn. Square, 1st & Pennington References Required 218-547-3307 successful applicant will be skilled in communication, civil or online at process, investigative procedures, interpretation of laws, Farmers Co-op Grain and Seed is 218-684-5318 seeking local TRUCK DRIVERS: www.dwjonesmanagement.com FFALLSALLS FFLOORINGLOORING judgement, discretion and decision-making to appropriately CDL required, must have current or Ask for Ron Equal Housing Opportunity handle all law enforcement situations. be able to pass DOT physical. CREATING BETTER LIVING AANDND MMOREORE Pennington County offers excellent health and life insurance Please call Danny Miller @ 218-681- TTY 711 FlooringFlooring andand tiletile benefits and competitive wages in accordance with the 6283 or 701-741-1189. 81tfc installation.installation. Union Contract, starting at $26.68/hour. Applications STUDIO APARTMENTS in TRF: All and a complete job description are available in the utilities included, $370/mo. Must CallCall pass background/credit check. Want to Rent Call WANTED TO RENT: Land, 1 year Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, 102 W 1st Street, 218-686-7321 or email sunrisea- Thief River Falls, MN or on our website at HELP WANTED and beyond, payment up front. John 320-223-5378320-223-5378 Up to 2 positions open [email protected] 8tfc Wezorck 605-999-6050. 2P8t13p forfor aa freefree quote!quote! http://co.pennington.mn.us, click on ‘Employment’. for part-time on call MOBILE HOME FOR RENT: In TRF. FARM LAND WANTED FOR RENT: Call 218-689-6328 for more info. Find us on Facebook for Application deadline: February 14th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Please call Nathan at 414-477- P4t14p Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 3413. 4P16t27p pictures and information. MAINTENANCE LARGE 2-BEDROOM Apartment: $565-$640, Heat paid, no pets, 1- PERSONNEL year lease. Call 320-321-4690. Pets CHECK OUT OUR for weekends and federal AKC REGISTERED German Spray Foam holidays at Skylite 510-1/2 N Arnold: Large, Quiet 2- Shepherds: All black female; black POSITIONS ONLINE bdrm. 3 apartments in building, and tan male. Visit www.smithfarms Apartments in heat/water paid, W/D, no pets/smok- • NARs - $500 sign on bonus germanshepherds.com for more info Insulation Thief River Falls. ing. 218-681-2863. P4t14p and pictures. 218-242-0210 10tfc • LPNs - $1000 sign on bonus Applications and job 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR Attic Insulation • RNs PT/FT description may be RENT: Washer/dryer, TRF. 218-686- 8774. P4t14p Livestock Removal www.sfhs.org • Dietary Aide obtained at Skylite click Home - St. Frances Apartments, 415 Arnold 2-3 BEDROOM HOME FOR RENT: • Cook PT 4 miles from TRF. $700/month plus Hanson Health Services; Employment; Ave. S. between 8 a.m. deposit. 218-686-9889. P4t15p Job Opportunities; View Job • Food Services Supervisor and 1 p.m., Monday - Friday Deadline for application is 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR Construction Postings; choose positions • Housekeeping/Laundry PT RENT: Downtown Thief River Falls, March 1, 2020 for Pennington Health • Housekeeping FT LaBree Plaza, call 218-523-3173. Services. • Restorative Aide’s ANNUAL (need not be CNA Certified) GREAT APARTMENT LIVING AT NORTHLAND VILLAGE Couples? Singles? Roommates? PRODUCTION SALE 218-681-7064 Call Human Resources @ 218-683-8103 with any questions. We have the perfect “School-Work” Combo Living waiting for you! [email protected] 2001 Eastwood Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Does someone work full-time while the other goes to school full-time? Saturday, Feb. 15 on the farm, near We offer a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE that includes Are you a single parent? Roommates who are employed full-time? 100% paid single health insurance premium, an employer The opportunities are here. CLEARBROOK New Caretakers On-Site! contribution into a health savings account, 5% 401(a) Selling: LEGALs retirement plan, voluntary 403 (b) retirement plan, flexible NORTHLAND VILLAGE OFFERS Red & Black Angus February 12, 2020 spending accounts, Financial Wellness and Personal Leave OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGs 1 Bed $490/Mo 2 Beds $606/mo 3 Beds $684/mo 75 Bulls • 66 Females PENNINGTON COUNTY BOARD Time. Utilities Included. Income Restrictions Apply. Applications Available Onsite. OF COMMIssIONERs Contact Croix Management • 651-465-6841 For Information, please call ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota: (218) 280—3112 JANUARY 7, 2020 – 10:00 A.M. Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. Equal Housing Employer. Pursuant to M.S. 375.07, the Board SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL or visit of Commissioners of Pennington www.nordlundstockfarm.com Location: Challenger Elementary School County met in the Justice Center County Board Room in Thief River Effective: Immediately Falls, Minnesota, on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Members pres- 6-7 hours/day – Student Days Want to Buy DEPUTY SHERIFF WANT TO BUY Many charming ent: Donald Jensen, Neil Peterson, Darryl Tveitbakk, and Bruce Lawrence. Duties: Work under the direction of the special education and/or regular Applications are being accepted by the Pennington County older things: Pyrex bowls, mcCoy flower pots, table cloths, from the Members absent: Cody Hempel. education teacher to assist in providing supervision and educational Sheriff’s Office for a Part-time Deputy Sheriff. Applicants The Pledge of Allegiance was recit- ‘50s, cool guy stuff, rock albums, instruction for student(s) with special needs in various programs; assist must be Minnesota Post License eligible, committed to our ed. with transportation needs (arrival/departure) when assigned; participate radios, signs, mid-century decor and The County Board proceeded to in a variety of school activities as requested; and, assist with medical mission and public safety, self-motivated, energetic, furniture ~ 701-741-0391 organize for the year 2020 with the P4t13/F2t16p management needs and duties non-academically related when assigned. observant and a role model to others. County Auditor-Treasurer assisting by Duties may range from classroom, individual student, and other duties calling for nominations for Chairman. Pennington County offers excellent health and life Commissioner Peterson nominated as assigned. Machinery insurance benefits and competitive wages in 2006 CAT LOADER 962H: 13,544 Commissioner Tveitbakk as Chairman for 2020. Commissioner Jensen Requirements: Possess educational skills to provide assistance to accordance with the Union Contract, starting at hours, tires 70%, heater and A/C... students individually and in groups. Current First Aid and CPR $85,000 • Call 218-268-4765 • See moved, seconded by Commissioner $24.93/hour. Applications and a complete job pictures at olsongravel.com 8t15c Lawrence, that nominations cease and certification preferred. Position requires standing and/or walking for that a unanimous ballot be cast for most of the work shift and may require lifting of up to 50 pounds description are available in the Pennington County Commissioner Tveitbakk as Chairman. unassisted and 100 pounds assisted. Sheriff’s Office, 102 W 1st Street, Thief River Falls, Boats & Watercraft Motion unanimously carried. Commissioner Tveitbakk then Application Deadline: 4 p.m., February 17, 2020 LOOKING FOR 19ft. Lightning MN or on our website at http://co.pennington.mn.us, Class Sailboat #11805: Green deck called for nominations for Vice- Online Application available on the School District Website: click on ‘Employment’. with white hull. Was sold to an indi- Chairman. Commissioner Peterson http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment vidual in the TRF area in the late nominated Commissioner Jensen as Application deadline: February 14th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ‘70s/early ‘80s. Please call 218-689- Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 0484. P4t16p Peterson moved, seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, that nominations cease and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Commissioner Jensen An Error Was Made On The Price In The Northern Watch. The as Vice-Chairman. Motion unanimously carried. Watch Apologizes For Any Confusion This May Have Caused Moved by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, that the County Board express their appreciation to Commissioner Lawrence for serving as Chairman in 2019. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Jensen, that the dates for the regular meetings of the Board will be the second Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. of each month unless otherwise called, with the exception of the January meeting that is set by law. Motion unanimously carried. Moved by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, 2020 Chevy Trax LT AWD and pursuant to MS471.96, elected MSRP ...... $26,245 Mosaic Black Metallic Exterior, and appointed officials of the County Northern Motors be designated as representatives of Jet Black Deluxe the County in their respective State Discount ...... -945 Cloth/Leatherette Interior, Association and are eligible for reim- National Rebate ...... -3000 EcoTec Turbo 1.4L Engine, bursement of expenses by-law with GM Loyalty ...... -750 presentation of verified claims. Motion $ 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, unanimously carried. 21,550 Driver 6-Way Power Seat Moved by Commissioner Adjuster, Keyless Open, Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to appropri- Keyless Start, Leather-Wrapped ate and set aside in the Revenue Fund Lease$ for Steering Wheel. and authorize the Auditor-Treasurer to *O.A.C. 10,000 miles per year. Tax, title & license extra. pay necessary expenses for postage, 299/mo* Must own a 2006 or newer GM vehicle. freight, telephone, water, lights, and other utilities as provided by MS375.16 (800) 955-6053 • (218) 681-4820 as amended. Motion unanimously carried. HWY. 1 & 59 W. Commissioner Jensen introduced THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN the following resolution and moved for its adoption: NORTHERNMOTORSINC.COM (Continued on Page 11) 10B ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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RESOLUTION Motioned by Commissioner State Audit Team that all donations mends no travel on the Thief and Red A Regular Meeting of Independent Agenda and as appropriate, per negoti- BE IT RESOLVED that the official Jensen, seconded by Commissioner received be approved by the County Lake Rivers. School District #564 Board of ated contract, salary and benefits and newspaper of Pennington County shall Lawrence, to appoint Scott Petrescue Board. It was moved by Commissioner Moved by Commissioner Peterson, Education was held Monday, January an acceptable background check. be The Times for the year 2020, pub- as the County Coroner for a one-year Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, 27, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Motion carried unanimously. lished weekly, each Wednesday, in term ending December 31, 2020, as Jensen, to approve and accept dona- to adjourn to 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, DSC Board Room. The following board Personnel : Thief River Falls. per MN Statutes 3901.005. Motion car- tions received in 2019 as follows: January 28th, 2020. Motion carried. members were present: Mike Spears, 1. Accept the resignation of Erika The foregoing resolution was duly ried. D.A.R.E. - $5,021.00 ATTEST: Misty Hempel, Wayne Nomeland, Kahlhamer , Science Teacher, LHS, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, Moved by Commissioner Jensen Sentence to Serve (misc. services Kenneth Olson, Auditor-Treasurer Craig Mattson, Michelle Westerman, effective June 2, 2020. and upon vote was unanimously adopt- seconded by Commissioner Peterson, & wood) - $41,340.50 Pennington County Ryan Walseth and Chris Melbye. 2. Accept the resignation of Tara ed. to approve the following appointments. Auditorium (study) - $2,000.00 Darryl Tveitbakk, Chairman Absent: none. Waldal , Transportation Assistant, Commissioner Lawrence intro- Motion unanimously carried. Day at the Fair - $500.00 Board of Commissioners Staff members present were: effective January 20, 2020. duced the following resolution and • Road, Bridge, and Culvert Motion carried. PENNINGTON COUNTY'S Melissa Bushy, Bradley D. Bergstrom, 3. Accept the resignation of Ashley moved its adoption: Committee Peter Nelson, Pennington County WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION Tanya Monson-Ek, Amber Lindgren, Beito , Head Volleyball Coach, LHS, RESOLUTION Commissioners: Jensen, Hempel, Soil & Water Conservation District, Warrants approved on January 7, Sara Olson, Becky Schmidt, Danny effective January 23, 2020. BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Peterson, Tveitbakk, and Lawrence reviewed a summary of the Thief River 2020 for payment on January 10, Christensen, Kelly Weets, Bob Wayne, 4. Approve the leave of absence for the by-laws of the Association of • Human Service Committee Comprehensive Watershed 2020 and Scott Brekke. Paige Corbet , Cleaner, effective Minnesota Counties; the following offi- Commissioners: Jensen, Hempel, Management Plan and the process of Vendor ...... Amount Student Council members present approximately February 3, 2020 - cers are named delegates of the Peterson, Tveitbakk, and Lawrence planning partners that were part of the A. J. Spanjers were: Paige Weets and Jillian Weets. March 15, 2020. County of Pennington, to-wit: • Law Library Committee plan development. We will be able to Company, Inc...... $8,760.25 Also present were: Marlene 5. Approve the employment of Commissioners, Engineer, Auditor- Commissioner Lawrence access additional state funding through Associated Bank Anderson and Dave Hill. Kerry Wright , Transportation Treasurer and County Attorney. Other • Building & Maintenance the plan. Green Bay, N.A...... $864,953.14 The Pledge of Allegiance was recit- Administrative Support, effective officers may be authorized by the Committee Commissioner Peterson thanked Associated Minnesota ed. February 3, 2020. Board to attend as non-voting mem- Government Center/Old Peter Nelson for all the work he did to Counties...... $8,936.00 Chairman Wayne Nomeland called 6. Approve the employment of bers. Courthouse- 101 Main Ave. N: get this plan completed. Commissioner Cargill, Incorporated...... $12,716.70 the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Ashley Qualls , Cleaner, effective The foregoing resolution was duly Commissioner Tveitbakk, Peterson moved, seconded by Custom Interiors Clerk Craig Mattson confirmed that a January 27, 2020. seconded by Commissioner Jensen, Commissioner Lawrence, County Commissioner Jensen, to approve the & Design, LLC ...... $4,006.74 quorum was present. 7. Approve the employment of and upon vote was unanimously car- Auditor-Treasurer Ken Olson. Thief River Comprehensive Watershed Dow Acoustics Inc...... $10,675.98 A motion was made by Craig Saphire Walker , Temporary Pool Aide, ried. Human Services Building: Management Plan as submitted. Headwaters Regional Mattson and seconded by Mike Spears FMS, effective January 22, 2020 - April The County Board reviewed the Commissioner Tveitbakk, Peter Nelson then made a request Development...... $2,500.00 to approve the January 27, 2020 agen- 3, 2020. insurance premiums for the County’s Commissioner Lawrence, County that the County Board pass a resolu- Job's Incorporated ...... $25,000.00 da as amended. Motion carried unani- 8. Approve the employment of Workmen’s Compensation, Property, Auditor-Treasurer Ken Olson, Human tion to extend the expiration date of the Law Enforcement mously. Craig Olson , Cleaner, effective Liability and error and omission poli- Services Director Julie Sjostrand. Pennington County Comprehensive Technology Group...... $30,175.70 A motion was made by Mike Spears January 27, 2020. cies. The insurance policies are all LEC/ Justice Center: Local Water Management Plan from MN Counties and seconded by Ryan Walseth to B. A motion was made by MIsty through the Minnesota Counties Commissioner Tveitbakk, May 26th, 2020 to December 31, 2025. Computer Coop ...... $5,406.00 approve the minutes of the January 13, Hempel and seconded by Mike Spears Intergovernmental Trust. Commissioner Lawrence, County This extension which the Minnesota MN County Attorneys Assn..$2,574.00 2020 Regular Board Meeting as pre- to approve the following 2019-20 Extra- Commissioner Lawrence moved, sec- Auditor-Treasurer Ken Olson, Sheriff Board of Water and Soil Resources has MN Sheriffs Association...... $4,727.35 sented. Motion carried unanimously. Curricular Assignments: onded by Commissioner Peterson, to Ray Kuznia authorization to grant and allow addi- Northland Trust A motion was made by Chris 1. Michaela Myhrer - HS Robotics approve the insurance premium rates • Thief River Falls Airport Zoning tional time for Pennington County to Servics, Inc...... $54,907.50 Melbye and seconded by Mike Spears 2. Stacey Leake - HS Knowledge for 2020 and authorize the County Commission complete the Comprehensive Onsolve, LLC ...... $4,647.00 to approve the bills as submitted and Bowl Auditor-Treasurer to pay by Auditor Commissioner Peterson, County Watershed Management Plan through Steinbrecher Painting on file in the School District Business C. A motion was made by Michelle Warrant. Motion unanimously carried. Auditor-Treasurer Ken Olson the One Watershed One Plan Program. Company ...... $15,102.65 Office. Motion carried unanimously. Westerman and seconded by Ryan The County Board reviewed a list of • Thief River Falls Chamber of The following resolution was intro- Summit Food Service Public Comment: None. Walseth to approve the following mid- Committee, Boards, and meetings that Commerce Representative duced by Commissioner Jensen, sec- Management, LLC ...... $7,176.73 Superintendent’s Report - year lane changes effective February would allow for a per diem to be paid. Commissioner Hempel onded by Commissioner Peterson, and Sundby Cleaning, LLC...... $3,100.00 Superintendent Bradley Bergstrom 1, 2020, for the following individuals Moved by Commissioner Peterson, • Inter-County Community Council upon vote was unanimously carried. Zuercher mentioned he attended the MSBA per Article X. Employment Rates and seconded by Commissioner Jensen, to Board Resolution to Extend the Technologies, LLC ...... $5,956.65 Conference on January 15 - 17, 2020, Conditions, Section 10, Subd. 4 of the approve the following list of commit- Commissioner Jensen Pennington County Comprehensive 34 Payments along with four board members in the Association. Motion carried unani- tees, boards, and meetings as meet- • Northwest Regional Development Local Water Management Plan less than $2000 ...... $13,177.06 Twin Cities. It was another great con- mously. ings authorized to charge a per diem of Commission Transportation Committee WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Final Total:...... $1,084,499.45 ference and was able to attend some Name From To attending on behalf of Pennington Commissioner Jensen 103B.301, Comprehensive Local –––––––––– really great sessions. 1. Katie Engevik, BA10 Lane/Step 5, County. Motion unanimously carried. • Job’s Inc. Advisory Board Water Management Act, authorizes January 29, Februrary 5, 12, 19, 26, NWSC Regional PD Conference BA20 Lane/Step 5 Airport Zoning Advisory Committee Commissioner Hempel, Commissioner Minnesota Counties to develop and March 4, 2020 was held on Monday, January 20, 2020 2. Christopher Lian, MA10 Lane/Step AMC Legislative Review Tveitbakk, Alternate implement a Comprehensive Local NOTICE OF MORTGAGE at LHS. There has been lots of positive 10, MA40 Lane/Step 10 Committee • Red Lake River 1 Watershed 1 Water Management Plan, and FORECLOSURE SALE feedback and thank you to everyone 3. Alexandra Lovejoy, BA10 Lane/Step Annual Township Meetings Plan Policy Committee WHEREAS, Pennington County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that who helped make it a success. 2, BA20 Lane/Step 2 Area Transportation Plan Commissioner Jensen currently has a state approved default has occurred in the conditions Thank a Coach/Advisor Week will 4. Matthew McGlynn, BA20 Lane/Step Association of Minnesota Counties • Red Lake River Corridor Comprehensive Local Water of the following described mortgage: take place January 27 - February 2, top, BA30 Lane/Step top Meetings Commissioner Lawrence Management Plan that covers the peri- DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 2020. Mr. Bergstrom would like to per- 5. Natasha Olsonawski, BA30 Building and Maintenance • County Extension Committee od of July 27, 2010 through May 26, 21, 2016 sonally thank all our coaches and advi- Lane/Step top, BA40 Lane/Step top Committee Commissioner Peterson, 2020, and ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT sors, paid and unpaid, for their efforts 6. Katie Shaw, MA30 Lane/Step 11, BWSR Wetland Meetings Commissioner Jensen WHEREAS, Pennington County is OF MORTGAGE: $281,730.00 and willingness to make a difference in MA40 Lane/Step 11 Chamber of Commerce • Pennington County Historical currently transitioning to MORTGAGOR(S): Zachary D Lee, the lives of our students. 7. Andrew Youngblom, BA30 Emergency Management Society Comprehensive Watershed and Tina M Lee, Husband and Wife Congratulations to Rosaline Lane/Step 5, BA40 Lane/Step 5 Committee Commissioner Lawrence Management Planning in accordance MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Groven on being nominated to attend a D. A motion was made by Chris Extension Committee • Pennington County Water with Minnesota Statutes 103B.801, and Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., National conference due to her leader- Melbye and seconded by Misty Hempel Family Service Collaborative Resource Advisory Committee WHEREAS, Pennington County as mortgagee, as nominee for ship with the Towards Zero Death to approve the following Mid-Year Step Feedlot Meetings Commissioner Peterson has completed and adopted the Red Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Initiative. The State of Minnesota nom- Increment changes effective February Gravel Tax Committee • Thief River 1 Watershed 1 Plan Lake River Comprehensive Watershed Veterans United Home Loans, its suc- inated her and she will be attending the 1, 2020, per Article X, section 17 of the Highway Committee Policy Committee Management Plan, and cessors and assigns conference in March. negotiated TRFEA Master Agreemen. Household Hazardous Waste Commissioner Peterson WHEREAS, Pennington County DATE AND PLACE OF RECORD- Congratulations to Jeff Mumm who Motion carried. C. Mattson Abstained. Meetings • Solid Waste Committee has completed the Draft Thief River ING: has been selected for the Minnesota Name From To Human Service Committee Commissioner Peterson, Comprehensive Watershed Recorded: September 28, 2016 Football Coaches Association Football 1. Kirsten Jansen, MA/11 years, MA/12 Insurance Committee Commissioner Lawrence Management Plan anticipated to be Pennington County Recorder Hall of Fame. Coach Mumm will be years Inter-County Community Council • Highway Committee submitted to BWSR in February 2020, Document Number: 208764 inducted on March 28, 2020. 2. Erica Larson, MA/12 years, MA/13 Job’s Inc. Board Commissioner Jensen, Commissioner and ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Committee Reports: years Joint City/County Meetings Peterson WHEREAS, Pennington County And assigned to: PennyMac Loan A. Finance Committee - Chris 3. Carley Nelson, BA/5 years, BA/6 Juvenile Training Center Board • Household Hazardous Waste assures continued effort toward com- Services, LLC Melbye gave an update from their last years Law Enforcement Committee Joint Powers Board pletion of Comprehensive Watershed Dated: February 22, 2018 meeting. Topics discussed were the E. A motion was made by Mike Law Library Committee Commissioner Lawrence, Management Plans through the One Recorded: March 19, 2018 Mid-Year Budget to Actual, 2018-19 Spears and seconded by Ryan Government Relations Commissioner Jensen, Alternate Watershed One Plan Program, and Pennington County Recorder Mid-Year Budget Updates, 2019-20 Walseth to accept the retirement of Bill Minnesota Rural Counties • Land of the Dancing Sky Area WHEREAS, the Minnesota Board Document Number: 212268 Preliminary Budget Projections, Budget Stock after 35 years as LHS Counselor. MNDOT County – Joint Facilities Agency of Aging Board & Region 1 of Water and Soil Resources has Transaction Agent: Mortgage Timelines, and EAP Services through Motion carried unanimously. Committee Aging Advisory Committee authorization to grant extensions pur- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Sanford. F. A motion was made by Mike Northern Counties Land Use Commissioner Lawrence, suant to Minnesota Statutes Transaction Agent Mortgage Student Reports: Spears and seconded by Michelle Coordinating Board Commissioner Jensen, Alternate 103B.3367; Identification Number: 1003502- Paige Weets and Jillian Weets, Westerman to accept the retirement of Northland Community and • Regional Insurance Advisory NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 9100636181-9 both freshman at LHS, shared with the Jeff Loe after 25 years as LHS Social Technical College Advisory Committee Board of the Northwest Service RESOLVED, the Pennington County Lender or Broker: Mortgage board that plans for Snofest 2020 are Studies teacher. Motion carried unani- Northwest Minnesota Joint Powers Cooperative Board of Commissioners requests from Research Center, LLC dba Veterans underway. Snofest 2020 will take place mously. Board County Auditor-Treasurer Ken Olson, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil United Home Loans February 3-7. This year’s theme is “A Finances (Strategic Direction F) : Northwest Regional Library Board Deputy Auditor-Treasurer Kevin Resources an extension of the effective Residential Mortgage Servicer: Binge-Worthy Snofest”. Monday is A. A motion was made by Mike Northwest Minnesota Regional Erickson, Alternate date of the current County PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Binge-Worthy Clothing (Pajama Day), Spears and seconded by Chris Melbye Emergency Communication Board • Northwest Regional Library Board Comprehensive Local Water Mortgage Originator: Not Tuesday is Favorite TV Show to approve the mid-year 2019-20 Land of the Dancing Sky Area and Thief River Falls Library Board Management Plan until December 31, Applicable Character, Wednesday is Beach Day, Budget as presented. (Appendix) Agency on Aging Commissioner Tveitbakk 2025 in order to complete the update COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY Thursday is Class Color Day and Motion carried unanimously. NWRDC Board • Minnesota Rural Counties Board process in accordance with Minnesota IS LOCATED: Pennington Friday is Prowler Pride Day. Thursday B. A motion was made by Ryan NWRDC Transportation Committee Commissioner Jensen, Commissioner Statutes 103B.801. Property Address: 2007 Activities Fest begins at 2:00 pm and Walseth and seconded by Craig Pennington County Housing Loan Peterson, Alternate Motioned by Commissioner Washington Ave, Thief River Falls, MN Friday Coronation will also begin at 2 Mattson to adopt the resolution approv- Fund • Northern Counties Land Use Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner 56701-4009 pm. The Snofest Dance will be on ing the Local Control Resolution. Personnel Committee Board Jensen, to approve payment of the Tax Parcel ID Number: 25.11003550 Friday from 9:00 pm - 12:00 am. Motion carried unanimously. Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force Commissioner Peterson, Human Services warrants totaling LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- Recognitions : C. A motion was made by Misty Pioneer Village Board Commissioner Jensen $52,598.04 and also the following ERTY: Lot 8, Block 5, in Elementary A. Recognize the donation from the Hempel and seconded by Mike Spears Red Lake River Corridor • Northwest Regional Emergency Commissioner warrants. Motion car- First Addition to the City of Thief River Education Foundation to Prowler Girls to accept the donation from the Red Lake Watershed Meetings Communications Board ried. Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota, Hockey totaling $500. Education Foundation to Prowler Girls Red River Basin Joint Powers Commissioner Lawrence, County Revenue $148,349.57 according to the Plat thereof on file in B. Congratulations to the 2020 Hockey totaling $500. Motion carried Board Commissioner Hempel, Alternate Road & Bridge $16,139.24 the office of the County Recorder with- SnoFest candidates: unanimously. Red River Valley Development • Comprehensive Local Water Plan Solid Waste Facility $50.00 in and for Pennington County, MN, and a. 9th Grade: Carli Prickett & Geran Other Items: Regional Insurance Board JPB Board Justice Center Jail recorded as Document No. 185382 Gonsorowski A. A motion was made by Ryan Regional Transportation Commissioner Peterson Bond Fund $288,850.01 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO b. 10th Grade: Karly Martell & Jaxon Walseth and seconded by Misty Coordinating Council • Pennington County Affordable Justice Center Capital BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: Brouse Hempel to approve the second reading Road, Bridge, and Culvert Housing Fund Advisory Board Improvement $576,103.13 $280,917.28 c. 11th Grade: Haylie Rogalla & of TRF 250 School Board Self- Committee Commissioner Peterson Ditch Funds $54,907.50 THAT all pre-foreclosure require- Camden Broadwell Evaluation policy. Motion carried unan- Safety Committee • Inter County Nursing Service Moved by Commissioner Jensen, ments have been complied with; that d. 12th Grade: Jordan Naslund & imously. Solid Waste Committee Commissioner Lawrence seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, no action or proceeding has been insti- Daniel Quick B. Tanya Monson-Ek reviewed Special County Board Meetings • Personnel Committee to approve the minutes of the tuted at law or otherwise to recover the C. Recognize January 27-31, 2020 Budget Projections and YTD Budget to Technology Committee Commissioner Jensen- Chairman, December 27th, 2019 County Board debt secured by said mortgage, or any as Paraprofessional Recognition Actual Expenditures. Thief River Falls Regional Airport Commissioner Tveitbakk meeting as written. Motion carried. part thereof; Week. C. Wayne Nomeland read the Authority • Pennington County Safety The County Board then reviewed PURSUANT to the power of sale Presentations : board’s summary of the

Special County Board Meetings Committee the Correction Facility Fees and the contained in said mortgage, the above- Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum Superintendent’s mid-year evaluation. TRF Community Fund Commissioner Lawrence recommendations from the Law described property will be sold by the (Strategic Direction A) : D. Superintendent Bergstrom, Thief River Falls Library Board • Technology Committee Enforcement Committee. Sheriff of said county as follows: Technology, Innovative Learning & Chairperson Nomeland, Craig Mattson, Pennington County Water Commissioner Hempel, Commissioner Commissioner Jensen moved, second- DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March Partnerships (Strategic Direction B) : Ryan Walseth and Chris Melbye Resource Advisory Committee Lawrence ed by Commissioner Lawrence, to 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM Families (Strategic Direction C) : shared their highlights of the MSBA Thief River 1 Watershed 1 Plan • Gravel Tax Committee approve the following fees for the PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Safety (Strategic Direction D): Leadership Conference they attended

Policy Committee Commissioner Peterson Pennington County Correction Facility Office, Law Enforcement Center, 104 Workforce (Strategic Direction E) : in Minneapolis January 15-17. Red Lake 1 Watershed 1 Plan • Law Enforcement Committee effective February 1st, 2020. Motion West 1st Street, Thief River Falls, A. A motion was made by Michelle The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Policy Committee Commissioner Jensen, Commissioner carried. Minnesota Westerman and seconded by Misty /s/ Wayne Nomeland, Chair Also, any other Committees that Tveitbakk Description of Fee Approved Fee to pay the debt secured by said Hempel to approve the Consent /s/ Craig Mattson, Clerk are established by the County Board or • Emergency Management Booking Fee $25.00 mortgage and taxes, if any, on said appointments made or meeting attend- Committee Urinalysis (UA) $15.00 and full cost premises and the costs and disburse- 1 91 1 d e h s i ed while representing Pennington Commissioner Jensen, Commissioner for lab confirm ments, including attorney fees allowed l b

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s printing by County. Tveitbakk (usually Chairman & Vice Huber $25.00/day by law, subject to redemption within six e INVOICE The following resolution was Chairman) Out of County Huber $50.00/day (6) months from the date of said sale The Times motioned by Commissioner Jensen, • 2020 AMC Policy Committee Maintenance by the mortgagor(s), their personal rep- Commercial Printing & Newspaper Publishing A local business Sold To ______seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, Appointments Locker Key $20.00 resentatives or assigns. THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN right down the road and upon vote was unanimously car- Environment & Natural Resources - Huber Meal Cost If the Mortgage is not reinstated [email protected] ______ried. Neil Peterson Breakfast $5.00 under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the prop- Quantity Job Description Amount RESOLUTION General Government - Darryl Tveitbakk Lunch $5.00 erty is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. 1,000 Invoices BE IT RESOLVED, that an employ- Health & Human Services - Cody Supper $5.00 §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate 3-part NCR carbonless, 8.5x11 500 Letterhead ee that has been given a County vehi- Hempel Inmate Nurse the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on 500 #10 Envelopes cle for their use and the employee Public Safety - Bruce Lawrence Request $10.00 September 17, 2020, or the next busi- 2,500 #10 Window Envelopes chooses to use their own vehicle any- Transportation & Infrastructure - Don Rx Medication Cost of Medication ness day if September 17, 2020 falls on 500 Business Cards way, the employee will not be reim- Jensen Over the Counter a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. 1,000 Postcards bursed the County mileage rate unless • Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force Medication (OTC) 1.00/Dose Mortgagor(s) released from finan- 5,000 Brochures- Glossy, Tri-Fold the vehicle assigned to them is inoper- Joint Powers Governing Board ER Visits $35.00 Co-pay or cial obligation: NONE Any personal or business printing able. Commissioner Jensen full cost for sen- THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM you might need! BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that • Northwest Regional Development tenced/convicted A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING the meal reimbursement for travel out- Commission Board Dental Visit $35.00 Co-pay or TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR- SUBTOTAL a steal! God Bless side the County shall not exceed $15 Commissioner Lawrence full cost for sen- MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED TAX America! a deal! for breakfast, $20 for a noon meal and • Government Relations Committee tenced/convicted FOR THAT PURPOSE. Thank you for your local business! TOTAL $30 for an evening meal; that meal Commissioner Jensen, Commissioner Mental Health Visit $00.00 Co-pay or THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION YOU HAVE PRINTING – WE CAN HELP! reimbursement shall be made for the Tveitbakk full cost for sen- OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF CALL 218-681-4450 TODAY! exact expenditure and not the maxi- • Regional Transportation tenced/convicted THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN mum amount allowed; tips allowed up Coordinating Council (RTCC) Public applicant THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS to 15%, itemized receipts, not totals Commissioner Jensen fingerprints $15.00 NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. COUNTY PROJECT - BIDS CLOSE receipts, must be attached to the claim The County Board then reviewed Inmate boarding THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW th form or no reimbursement will be the individual ditch levies as recom- (another county) $55.00 FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORT- Tuesday, March 10 , 2020 made; no alcoholic beverages will be mended by the committee. Moved by High risk offender GAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PER- RED LAKE COUNTY reimbursed, Commissioner Jensen, seconded by boarding $75.00 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR RED LAKE FALLS, MN 56750 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Commissioner Peterson, that a levy be The County Board then discussed ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Bids will be received until 10:00 AM, there shall be no reimbursement for made for ditch maintenance purposes changing the time of the February 25th, FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, by Robert Schmitz, County Auditor, at the Auditor’s meals within the County of Pennington, and property assessed to various ditch- 2020 Board Meeting to allow the IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA Office in the Red Lake County Court House, 124 Langevin Ave, Red Lake Falls, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that es in 2019, payable in 2020, in the fol- County Board to attend the Association STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, MN 56750, for the construction of the project listed below. Bids will be opened the meal reimbursement without lodg- lowing amounts. Motion unanimously of Minnesota Counties Legislative DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER publicly by Erik Hove, County Engineer, or a designated representative, on ing shall be submitted on a claim form, carried. Conference starting that day in St. THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED behalf of the Red Lake County Board of Commissioners. with receipt(s) attached, to be CD#16-100% CD#21-50% Paul, MN. PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A S.A.P. 063-603-011 & 063-618-010 processed through payroll whereby JD#13P/RL-2.0% CD#36-20% Moved by Commissioner Peterson, RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS Paved Shoulder Widening, Bituminous Overlay, Bridge Guardrail, withholding tax and FICA will be CD#32-5% CD#33-25% seconded by Commissioner Jensen, to THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROP- Milled Rumble Strips and Aggregate Shouldering deducted and that meal reimburse- CD#35-50% CD#41-1.5% change the time of the February 25th, ERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL The Major quantities of work include TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE ments with overnight lodging will not CD#37-50% CD#38-30% 2020 County Board Meeting from 5:00 PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- MIXTURE (2,B) TON 43,750; MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (1.5” DEPTH) enter into the payroll system, CD#39-20% CD#45-50% p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Motion carried. DONED. S.Y. 6,400; AGGRIGATE SURFACING CL. 1 TON 4,670; TRAFFIC BARRIER BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that CD#42-40% CD#43-25% County Sheriff Ray Kuznia and Jail DATED: January 27, 2020 DESIGN SPECIAL L.F. 100; TRAFFIC BARRIER DESIGN B8338 L.F. 200; the County Auditor and Human Service CD#44-5% CD#55-80% Administrator Dave Casanova then ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: END OF TREATMENT-TANGENT TERMINAL EACH 4; MILLED RUMBLE Director are hereby given the authority CD#46-10% CD#47-25% made a request to purchase three PennyMac Loan Services, LLC STRIPS L.F. 169,642. to adjust the amounts of reimburse- CD#53-20% CD#62-40% walkie talkies to be used by the Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Plans and proposals may be procured by purchase from the Red Lake ment if the above policy is not followed, CD#57-30% CD#58-10% Corrections Staff in the Jail. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee County Highway Department, 204 7th Street Southeast, Red Lake Falls, MN BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that CD#59-20% CD#74-15% Approximate cost is $6,800.00. Moved 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 56750. this meal and mileage policy shall be CD#70-4% CD#71-60% by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 Complete Plans, Bid Proposals and Specifications: effective January 1st, 2020 and shall CD#73-10% JD#1-25% Commissioner Lawrence, to purchase (651) 209-3300 Counter Price: $50.00 (includes tax) be reviewed at the County Board’s dis- CD#75-30% CD#77-5% three new walkie talkies as requested File Number: 043334F01 Mailed: $58.00 (includes tax) cretion. CD#96-5% JD#18-25% for use in the Jail Facility. Motion car- –––––––––– Bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check or bidder's bond made Motioned by Commissioner JD#11-10% JD#13-15% ried. February 12, 2020 payable to the Red Lake County Treasurer in the amount of at least 5% of the Jensen, seconded by Commissioner JD#15-20% JD#60-5% Moved by Commissioner REGULAR BOARD MEETING total bid. Lawrence, to appoint Barb Natvik and JD#25-3-1% JD#30-5% Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT The Red Lake County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept Curt Swanson to a three-year term on JD#31-4% JD#30BrA-2% Peterson, to approve the purchase of 564 – BOARD OF EDUCATION any bid or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and award the contract in the Pennington County Extension County Auditor-Treasurer Ken two personal computers for Sentence JANUARY 27, 2020 the best interest of Red Lake County. Committee effective January 1st, 2020. Olson reviewed the donations received to Serve. Motion carried. 6:00 P.M. Robert Schmitz Motion carried. in 2019. It was recommended from the The County Sheriff still recom- DSC BOARD ROOM Red Lake County Auditor 12B ~ Thief River Falls Times LEGAL NOTICES Wednesday, February 12, 2020

February 5, 12, 19, 2020 February 12,2020 for which they wish to vote; that choice NOTICE OF HEARING March 3, 2020 will be Minnesota’s will be marked on the polling place ros- Defendant: Brummund Excavating/ fifth Presidential Nomination Primary. ter. The voter will only be provided the Derek Brummund What does this election mean? ballot of their political party choice. PO Box 994 The Minnesota Legislature has Mail ballot precincts and the absentee Thief River Falls, MN 56701 enacted a Presidential Nomination ballot process will also follow the above Plaintiff: J & S Gravel, Inc. Primary (PNP) for voters in 2020. The laws with regard to indicating party PO Box 708 PNP is required to be administered choice and issue of only one PNP bal- Crookston, MN 56716 similarly to the state primary election in lot for completion. Brummund Excavating/Derek August, with certain exceptions. A Law requires the PNP results bind Brummund you are being sued for notable exception is that a voter’s polit- the election of delegates for each par- $3,274.98 You are notified of the fol- ical party choice will be recorded and ticipating party. The outcome of the lowing hearing date: February 26, disclosed to the chairs of each of the PNP does not directly determine the 2020 at 9:30 am before District Court state’s major political parties and will candidate names that will appear on Judge Darlene Rivera-Spalla at the fol- also become part of the voter’s regis- the state general election ballot. lowing location: 2020 International Crop Expo tration history. A voter who refuses to The PNP does not replace the Red Lake County District Court indicate a major party or who refuses precinct caucuses, an important part of PO Box 339, 124 Longevin Ave to sign the polling place roster will not each party’s candidate endorsement ree Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 F n be permitted to cast a PNP ballot. for other offices on the ballot and ssio February 19 & 20, 2020 –––––––––– dmi Law requires separate ballots to be required under separate law. A ing February 12, 19, 26, 2020 Park prepared for each party participating in Please call the office of the County and PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN the primary. Voters will be required to Auditor with yourS AelectionMPLE B questionsALLOT at Seminar Topics ROUNDABOUT, GRADING BASE, indicate the name of the political party 218-683-7000. BITUMINOUS PAVING Valuable educational seminars both days, developed & presented by 11 LIGHTING AND DRAINAGE NDSU & MN Extension Services. Presidential Nomination Primary Ballot CLOSING DATE Official Ballot Republican Party Judge _____ 11:00 AM, MARCH 9, 2020 Keynote Speakers: Pennington County, Minnesota THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701 March 3, 2020 Judge _____ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Dr. David Kohl Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 Seminar Instructions to Voters: AM Monday, March 9, 2020 by the th To vote, completely fill in the oval next to your choice like this: 21 Pennington County Auditor at the 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19 Courthouse in Thief River Falls, MN on Agriculture Today: It Is What It Topics Minnesota Election Law permits you to vote for a candidate of only one political party in a behalf of the Pennington County Board Presidential Nomination Primary election. of Commissioners for the following: Is...What Should We Do About It? Seminars for The major items of work are: Smallgrains, Republican Party SAP 057-608-010 e agricultural economic down turn is in the Common Excavation Soybeans/Dry- Federal Offices Aggregate Base seventh year and counting. Razor thin margins combined with Concrete Pavement increased volatility isthe economic environment that most in the Beans & Potatoes President Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (3,C) Vote for One industry are facing. e result is massive changes in the structure are scheduled. RC Pipe Sewer Design of agriculture and rural communities. What is the state of the trade Presented by Donald J. Trump Concrete Curb and Gutter Lighting agreements and the short and long-term implications to the bottom NDSU and MN 40 Turf Establishment line? Where are interest rates, land values, and food trends leading the Extension 41 Proposal, plans, and Specifications may be examined and obtained at the industry? is session will discuss the assessment of management IQ Services. 42 write-in, if any Office of the County Highway that often places one in the top third or bottom third of protability. 43 SAMPLE BALLOT Engineer, 250 125th Avenue NE What are the nancial and business management characteristics that ~~~~~ (behind Westside Motors) or by mail 11 250 125th Avenue NE, Thief River one must focus on in planning, strategizing, executing and monitoring Presidential Nomination Primary Ballot Falls, MN 56701. 12 for 2020 and beyond? International Official Ballot Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Judge _____ The Counter price for a complete Pennington County, Minnesota set of all required contract documents Crop Expo March 3, 2020 Judge _____ is $70.00 (non-refundable). Add th $10.00 for shipping and handling, if Sponsored by: Feb 19 Instructions to Voters: requested to be mailed. 9 am - 5 pm To vote, completely fill in the oval next to your choice like this: 21 All bids must be accompanied by a 51 certified check or bidders bond made & Minnesota Election Law permits you to vote for a candidate of only one political party in a payable to the Pennington County th Presidential Nomination Primary election. Feb 20 Treasurer for not less than five percent 9 am - 4 pm (5%) of the amount of the proposal. Molly Yeh Democratic-Farmer-Labor ALL BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED Alerus Center, Party 1:00 p.m. ursday, February 20th TO THE PENNINGTON COUNTY Grand Forks, ND Federal Offices AUDITOR AT THE COURTHOUSE. The right is reserved to accept or American chef, blogger and President reject any or all bids and to waive any Vote for One cookbook author ~~~~~ defects. 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