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SEVE NCLANSCASINO.COM Visit the Player’s Club for full details. Management reserves all rights. Testimony in murder trial begins by April Scheinoha She was found in the pected to continue through landlord. nor Ellingson were involved said, Hawkins refused to Reporter kitchen of the upper level Thursday, Sept. 24. One al- State’s opening or charged. Rumors swirled help with Ellingson. apartment, according to the ternate was excused Mon- statement regarding the identity of the Gross also referred to Fourteen Pennington complaint. The Ramsey day since it was determined “It was all me. They had person who cooperated with communications between County jurors began hearing County Medical Examiner’s all other jurors would still be nothing to do with it,” said law enforcement. Gross said Pulczinski and his room- testimony Monday, Sept. 14 Office determined the cause able to serve. Assistant Attorney General neither Pulczinski nor mate, Shaugabay, about how in the case of a Thief River and manner of death as Due to COVID-19 and so- John Gross in his opening Ellingson were involved in he would help Shaugabay Falls man accused of murder homicide by asphyxiation. A cial distancing issues, the statement. Those were Pul- that investigation. get out of jail. Shaugabay and arson. power cord was around trial is being held in one czinski’s words after law en- Afterward, Gross said, communicated with him via Devon James Pulczinski, Ellingson’s neck. Her hands courtroom while family forcement stopped a vehicle Pulczinski was angry. Pul- a jail-issued cell phone. At 24, faces felony charges of and feet were bound, and members, friends and the carrying Pulczinski around czinski believed some peo- 3:23 p.m. that day, Pulczin- first degree murder, second fabric covered her head. public are able to watch the 9 p.m. March 27, 2019. ple, including Ellingson, ski texted Shaugabay that degree murder and first de- Ellingson had also suffered proceedings in two other Gross is prosecuting the case were sneaking into his he would get him out of jail. gree arson in Pennington significant burns to her rooms at the Justice Center with Pennington County At- apartment and stealing from However, he would have to County District Court. He is hands, head and feet. via virtual technology. torney Seamus Duffy. him. Gross said Pulczinski hide for a bit. accused of murdering Jurors had been selected On Monday, jurors heard Five days before the asked Noah Hawkins to help On March 26 and 27, Alexandra Jo Ellingson, 23, the week of Aug. 31, and the opening statements from the death and traffic stop, au- him confront those who had 2019, Pulczinski had also Thief River Falls, on March trial began two weeks later state and defense. They also thorities had raided Pulczin- wronged him. Hawkins, who been in contact with Elling- 27, 2019. due to Labor Day and sched- heard testimony from mem- ski’s apartment for drugs. was trained in Mixed Mar- son about Ellingson obtain- Ellingson’s body was uling issues. Fifteen jurors, bers of both individuals’ fam- Three other people – Peyton tial Arts, was willing to help ing drugs at his apartment. found after Thief River Falls which included three alter- ilies as well as from the Stuhaug, James Hanson and with the three men sus- At 4:14 p.m. March 27, firefighters extinguished a nates, were initially selected Pennington County sheriff’s James Shaugabay – were ar- pected of stealing from Pul- Ellingson texted that she fire at 307-1/2 Arnold Ave. S. for the trial, which is ex- investigator and Pulczinski’s rested. Neither Pulczinski czinski. However, Gross (Continued on Page 4) Local resident TRF Regional starts career Airport receives as an author $793,000 grant by April Scheinoha The airport will then sell Credits second grade teacher in TRF Reporter its current 1998 aircraft res- with fostering her writing dreams cue and firefighting truck. The Thief River Falls Re- As a condition of the grant, gional Airport has received a it is believed that sale pro- by April Scheinoha reader would recognize the $793,601 grant to replace its ceeds will be given to the Reporter Mrs. Olson featured in this aircraft rescue and firefight- AIP to be used toward the article. However, based on a ing truck. The grant, pro- grant. At a time in life when hunch and without telling vided by the federal Airport Denver Air Connection many people are thinking Hoss, The Times contacted Improvement Program, also is flying strong at the air- about retirement, Christy Susan Olson and has deter- covers related equipment. port. The airline has pro- (Stromlund) Hoss is starting mined that she is most likely “There is no cost-share,” vided air service at the her career as an author. The the Mrs. Olson who had a said Joe Hedrick, manager airport for the past three 1983 Lincoln High School great impact on Hoss. of the Thief River Falls Re- months. Hedrick said the graduate recently published Back in 1972, Hoss was a gional Airport. He added airline has 100% reliability “The Rubber Band.” second grade student in Ros- that the Federal Aviation so far. It has had a few de- Hoss, who lives in Santa abelle Johnson’s homeroom. Administration decided to lays; however, he said those Rosa, Calif., has wanted to Her class went to Olson’s increase its share for such delays were few and far be- be an author for most of her classroom for English and grants due to COVID-19. tween. Those delays were life. “I’ve always had an in- handwriting classes. To this Rosenbauer America of less than 30 minutes and day, Hoss remembers that Wyoming, Minn., had the were weather-related. Olson had the students low bid for the truck, which Denver Air Connection write a story for a contest. will be made to order. provides 12 round-trip Hoss won first place. Hedrick expected that the flights per week at the air- “I actually still have the airport would take posses- port. It is receiving a subsidy story,” said Hoss, who noted sion in about a year. (Continued on Page 4) her story was about her new dachshund named Noodles. For her efforts, she won a re- COVID-19 cycled calendar picture of a panda bear. She still has it. Back in second grade, pic- Christy (Stromlund) Hoss, a 1983 graduate of Lincoln High Hoss wants to thank School, recently penned “The Rubber Band.” (Submitted) Isolation impacts ture on the right, Christy Olson for her encourage- (Stromlund) Hoss was influ- ment. “I just want to thank ities in the Kenwood School Band” is a labor of love stem- enced by her teacher Mrs. her and love on her – ‘You District. ming from her relationship Olson, to pursue her writing did a great job,’” she said. Hoss, who holds a bache- with some students at the some residents dreams. Even though the writing lor’s degree in communica- school. The district, which bug remained with Hoss for tions, taught art for only consists of a K-6 school, terest in writing,” she said. years, it wasn’t until about prekindergarten through has about 150 students. “It’s more than others Hoss credits Mrs. Olson, a 13 years ago that she began sixth grade; worked as a a very tightknit community,” second grade teacher at writing for a living. At that classroom aide; published Hoss said. by David Hill to keep track of direct con- Knox Elementary School in time, Hoss began attending the yearbook; and produced It was the school’s talent Editor tact infections, and not sec- Thief River Falls with foster- writing conferences and two plays. One of those plays show, “Kenwood’s Got Tal- ondary infections, which ing her writing dreams. It learning the craft. Her first was “The Wizard of Oz,” ent,” that led Hoss to write Long-term care facilities applies to individuals who may have been 48 years ago, book was a romantic thriller which was special to Hoss’ “The Rubber Band.” One of were the focus of a media up- did not attend the event but but the impact remains with that took her five years to heart since she played the the acts was a band of stu- date on Sept. 10. were exposed to someone Hoss to this day. Hoss write. Her writing group Wicked Witch in a Lincoln dents in third grade and up. It was announced Thurs- who did. However, officials doesn’t know Mrs. Olson’s gave her lots of feedback to High School production di- Unlike the rest of the teach- day, however, that there said Thursday, they are first name and won’t know help her perfect the story. rected by David Morken. ers and staff assembled for have now been 75 cases as- working to track secondary Olson’s first name until she Now, Hoss has published She left education to pursue the talent show, Hoss acted sociated with the wedding in and tertiary infections fol- reads this article. Given the “The Rubber Band.” It’s the writing full-time in May like a groupie when she Lyon County (median age of lowing the Sturgis Motorcy- number of Mrs. Olsons out first time that she has pub- 2017. However, she contin- heard the band perform its cases is 25). Some of these cle Rally. there, Hoss didn’t know lished a book with a tradi- ued serving as a substitute rendition of “Born to Be individuals worked in health Transmission of no where to look. She hoped a tional publisher and used teacher in the district until Wild.” care and education. This has known origin in Minnesota the services of an agent. COVID-19 impacted her “I was so impressed that I been the largest transmis- now makes up the most “I’m off on my long- plans. asked their moms if they sion from a social gathering cases: 21,265. This should awaited career,” said Hoss, Kenwood Elementary would play for my 50th so far in Minnesota. serve as a reminder to avoid who worked for 10 years in a School remains close to birthday party,” said Hoss, In the past, officials have large group activities, and in variety of educational capac- Hoss’ heart. “The Rubber (Continued on Page 4) said Minnesota is only able (Continued on Page 9)

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Hallock woman injured Sheriff’s office Telephone: (218) 681-4450 in accident Wednesday A Hallock woman was 2020 Chevy Silverado west- responds to ATV injured Wednesday, Sept. 9 bound on Fifth Street West. Kathy Svidal after a two-vehicle accident According to the report, he Publisher in Hallock. drove into the path of [email protected] Lorie Lea Vagle, 50, suf- Vagle’s 2005 Ford E-350, accident Thursday fered a non-life threatening which was southbound on injury, according to the Highway 75. Her van then Minnesota State Patrol collided with the pickup Accident: On Sept. 10 at by Russell N. Bantin of property damage outside of report. She went to Kittson truck. The report indicated 8:05 p.m., the sheriff’s office Middle River. At the time, 105 Belleville Ct. It was Memorial Healthcare in that Vagle was wearing a received a report of an acci- Bantin was stopped for a believed that someone had Dave Hill Hallock. seat belt. Moose wasn’t dent near the intersection stop sign at the intersec- thrown a rock at the wind- Editor The other driver, 68- wearing a seat belt. of 180th Street Northeast tion. No injuries were shield of a vehicle. [email protected] year-old Harold Lloyd The State Patrol was dis- and 120th Avenue reported. Perez has been Driving after cancella- Moose of Stephen, reported patched to the scene at 7:20 Northeast. At the time of cited for careless driving. tion – inimical to public no injuries. p.m. Sept. 9. The Kittson the accident, Tess Hoglo of Theft: On Sept. 10 at safety: On Sept. 13 at 7:55 At the time of the acci- County Sheriff’s Office pro- Thief River Falls was driv- 9:21 a.m., police received a p.m., police performed a dent, Moose was driving a vided assistance. ing a 2007 Arctic Cat 400 report of a theft at Walmart. traffic stop near the inter- eastbound on 180th Street Hailey Marie Larson, 29, section of James Street and Northeast. According to the Thief River Falls, has been St. Paul Avenue. Pamela report, she turned onto the cited for theft. She was Marie Lill, 45, Thief River Scott DCamp Sports Editor grass and hit a crossing in arrested. Falls, has been charged [email protected] the south ditch. She suf- Property damage: On with driving after cancella- Court cases fered unknown injuries. Sept. 10 at 4:46 p.m., police tion – inimical to public The reported indicated that received a report of proper- safety. She was arrested. Hoglo was wearing a hel- ty damage at 716 LaBree Public nuisance and met. Ave. N. Someone had dam- calling an emergency Domestic assault: On aged a door. line for a non-emer- include a Move Sept. 4 at 7:14 a.m., police Obstruction of the gency: On Sept. 14 at 5:41 received a report of a legal process: On Sept. 11 a.m., police received multi- April Scheinoha domestic assault in the 700 at 3:46 p.m., the sheriff’s ple calls regarding loud Reporter block of LaBree Ave. N. office assisted probation at music at 1227 Sunset St. [email protected] Jonathan Moctezuma 112 Nora St. Dean Michael Delwin Guy Johnson, 39, Over violation Rivera, 18, Thief River Loerzel, 54, Thief River Thief River Falls, has been A Move Over Law violation was worn, $110; Carole Jean DeMars, Falls, has been cited for Falls, has been charged cited for public nuisance among the court cases included in 57, Warren, 70/60, $125; Alec Jay domestic assault. He with obstruction of the legal and calling an emergency the latest edition of the Dyrdahl, 21, Bemidji, no seat belt allegedly assaulted a process. He was arrested. line for a non-emergency. Pennington County Citation worn, $110; Tanna Lou Twila woman. The report doesn’t Loerzel allegedly resisted He was arrested. Johnson Disposition Bulletin. The Times Engen, 67, Newfolden, 60/55, $125; DeDe Coltom pays for copies of this public infor- Steven Curtis Klopp, 48, Karlstad, indicate whether she sought arrest. allegedly had loud music medical attention. Driving while playing at his home and Sales and mation. If it appears in an online 69/60, $125; Derek David Lion, 31, Marketing forum other than The Times’ web- Thief River Falls, 70/60, $125; Theft: On Sept. 5 at 8:20 impaired: On Sept. 12 at also called 911 twice and 218-681-4450 site, it has been copied. Danielle Marie Vondal, 35, a.m., police received a 12:30 a.m., police performed the Law Enforcement [email protected] Minnesota State Patrol Newfolden, no driver’s license, report of a theft at 520 a traffic stop near the inter- Center on its regular phone cases: Scott Alan Asleson, 54, $185; Kerry Margaret Wright, 57, Maple Ave. S. Someone had section of Highway 59 and line. Brooks, Move Over Law violation – St. Hilaire, 67/60, $125. stolen Trump signs. 140th Street Northeast. If readers have any failure to reduce speed until Thief River Falls Police passed, $135; Kaden Nikolas Department cases: Kyle Robert Theft: On Sept. 5 at 1:55 Kristina Lynn Dahle, 34, information about the Bakken, 17, Thief River Falls, Newton, 38, Thief River Falls, p.m., police received a Plummer, has been charged above crimes, they are 107/60, $385; Brett Edward third degree DWI, $985, one year report of a theft at 1203 with DWI. She was arrest- urged to contact the Law Tom Williams Hanson, 30, Thief River Falls, in jail stayed for four years, proba- Greenwood St. E. Someone ed. Enforcement Center at Sales and charge of third degree driving tion to the court for four years, had stolen a Trump sign. DWI: On Sept. 13 at 1:08 681-6161. Marketing while impaired dismissed; Darren chemical assessment; Jadeann Theft: On Sept. 7 at 8:44 a.m., police performed a These reports include 218-681-4450 James Hedlund, 51, Roseau, Allison Forsberg, 18, Thief River [email protected] Hands-Free Law violation – engag- Falls, 45/30, $145; Darren Lee a.m., police received a traffic stop near the inter- names of those charged, ing in cell phone or video call, Jacob, 30, Park Rapids, failure to report of a theft at 706 section of Atlantic Avenue arrested or cited with $135; Chad Edward Pesch, 49, stop for a traffic control signal, Dewey Ave. Someone had and Eighth Stret. Mikaela various crimes and Thief River Falls, Hands-Free Law $135; Michael Joseph Engles, 47, stolen a 30-pound propane Suann Jetty Nelson, 22, offenses. Depending violation – engaging in cell phone Goodridge, no insurance – driver, tank and regulator for a Thief River Falls, has been upon the circumstances or video call, $135; Cameron $285, expired registration, $30; grill. cited for DWI. She was of a case, charges can be, Michael Ulferts, 40, Thief River Connie Lynn Neadeau, 51, Red Falls, no seat belt worn, $110; Lake, no insurance – owner, $285. Accident and careless arrested and later released and sometimes are, Riley Kyle Bakken, 22, Thief River Pennington County driving: On Sept. 8 at 5:34 when she was sober. changed or dropped by Falls, Hands-Free Law violation – Sheriff’s Office case: Shaun p.m., police received a DWI: On Sept. 13 at 2:47 law enforcement or attor- engaging in cell phone or video Anthony Sandford, 46, Strathcona, report of an accident at the a.m., police performed a neys even before the case call, $135; Gary James Miller, 57, unsecure load – vehicle load not intersection of Third Street traffic stop near the inter- reaches court. Goodridge, Hands-Free Law viola- secured properly – leaking, drop- and Kinney Avenue. At the section of Main Avenue and Readers should also tion – engaging in cell phone or ping, blowing on road, $145. time of the accident, Saul Seventh Street. Alexis Rae realize that under the video call, $135. Minnesota Department of Simon Calderon Chavez, 47, Natural Resources case: Jerry Ivan Perez of Thief River Olson, no age listed, American system of East Bethel, 70/60, $125, driving Ray Parnow, 45, Goodridge, failure Falls was driving a 2002 Karlstad, has been cited for jurisprudence, those after suspension, $200; Kyle David to have burning permit on person, Chevy Blazer westbound on DWI. She was arrested and charged with crimes are Delage, 40, Brooks, no seat belt $110. Third Street. 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BOGO 40 OFF 888-671-1725 CALL TODAY (Continued from Page 1) that witnesses lied, telling with the Pine to Prairie he was by the college,” said DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM would be there shortly. She police what they wanted to Drug Task Force. He is now Klaven, who declined since had told her maternal hear. Bussa indicated that employed with the sheriff’s she didn’t know where he ©2020 Digi-Key Electroncis. Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment newshowerdeal.com/mn | 888-525-0482 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. grandmother, Pattie some witnesses lied to avoid office and continues to work had been at the time. Jarshaw, and great aunt felony probation violations with the PTPDTF. Pulczinski had also Connie Ellingson that she and prosecution. He noted Mekash was present asked her to contact Reese was getting suboxone there. that Hawkins lied in order when Pulczinski was arrest- in November 2019. She said Suboxone is a drug used to to obtain use immunity. ed and said, “They had she didn’t contact Reese. treat opiate addiction. “People lie. Science does- nothing to do with it. It was In another conversation, However, Alexandra n’t lie,” said Bussa, who all me.” Pulczinski blamed 833-314-1217 Ellingson had lied to her noted that a partial finger- Under questioning by Ellingson for this situation. grandma and great aunt. print was tied to Hawkins. Bussa, Mekash said he Under questioning by % Gross told jurors that He said it had been found believed Pulczinski didn’t Bussa, Klaven testified that BOGO 40 OFF Hawkins arrived at the near Ellingson’s head. want to get his friends in she believed her brother apartment early that after- Later, Bussa noted that the trouble. didn’t mean what he said noon. 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Gross viewed Hawkins a third Her husband, Travis, and the day after his mom died. said Hawkins was given use time. daughter, Cheyenne, testi- Weigel continues to have RELOCATION immunity for his testimony, DNA was found on the fied about picking custody of her grandson. but that doesn’t mean he is cord that killed Ellingson. Pulczinski up prior to the Ellingson sometimes BONUS! immune from prosecution.150 YEARS“It does OF E XCELLE not matchNCE Mr. planned trip to rehab. They stayed with Jarshaw and Pulczinski had also left Pulczinski,” said Bussa, picked him up at the home Connie Ellingson in another 833-314-1217 Digi-Key Electronics, located in remote, friendly, and the apartment. Nearby sur- who added that Hawkins’ENJOYINGof Evenson. A home across the yard from ourishing Thief River Falls, MN, is adding to our growing veillance video shows a DNA was taken, but it was- “He looked like he was on Weigel. Jarshaw testified vehicle carrying Pulczinski; n’t tested. 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County Commissioner (Continued from Page 1) are low obviously but have in July. Hedrick said August be a bonding bill, how much of $3.9 million for the first been ticking up since June,” saw 374 passengers. it should be, and whether a District 1 year of its two-year Hedrick said. Hedrick noted the num- bonding bill works with Essential Air Service con- The number of total pas- ber of passengers is trend- Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency tract. sengers was 150 in June. ing in the right direction. powers. Pennington County “The passenger counts That number jumped to 300 However, he said, “People “Our request is still in are pretty gunshy on want- there,” said Hedrick. “I ing to fly right now.” think it’s looked on favor- th Airport leaders ably by the Senate.” General Election Tuesday, Nov. 6 remain in limbo regard- The airport would like to Available at ing their request for build a 50,000 square-foot bonding bill proceeds. cargo hangar south of its The airport seeks $6.75 mil- fuel farm. 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The Pennington County Humane Society was found- STOPPING THE FLU STARTS WITH YOU. ed in November of 1997 and was built from the effort and desire of those who love and respect animals. The energy behind the Humane Society is the love of ani- Flu shots available for mals by the people who wanted to promote respect 6 months and older. Schedule for animal life, prevent animal homelessness and stop your flu shot today by animal abuse. The Pennington County Humane Society is a non- calling 218.681.7280 or profit organization that has grown to fulfill their mis- visit altru.org/flu. sion statement and even provide community education about the humane/ethi- Altru Clinic | Thief River Falls cal treatment of animals. 1845 Hwy. 59 South, Ste. 800 Over the last 23 years, the Thief River Falls, MN Humane Society has served altru.org/flu thousands of animals and families in northwestern Minnesota. The Pennington County Humane Society was begun through the efforts of the founding members. When A perfect match. Griffen appears very pleased that Darrin Rudnik adopted him from the PENNINGTON COUNTY Judi Bruggeman and Dawn Pennington County Humane Society. The Humane Society recently purchased the proper- Williamson got involved, ty that it is located on. (Submitted) REPUBLICANS the Humane Society's focus Proudly endorsing and supporting grew into a shelter on the continuing its mission for into a future where even the people who support it, property. many years into the future more can be accomplished.” who work towards its mis- these local candidates for the As others saw what they by owning their facilities. "This is definitely an sion and of those who adopt rd had been created at the Up until now, the benevo- opportunity for our organi- their pets every day. In November 3 2020 election! Humane Society, they lence of Judi Bruggeman zation to continue growing short, the Pennington joined and sustained the County Humane Society is Senator Mark Johnson, Minnesota District 1 mission. Pam Stengrim, all of us. operations manager for the "This is definitely an opportu- Those who wish to sup- John Burkel, House District 1A Humane Society, recently port the Pennington County said, "We are so grateful for nity for our organization to con- Humane Society may Representative Deb Kiel, House District 1B Judi Bruggeman and all the tinue growing and expand in donate through their support, time, and space Facebook page, from their Seth Nelson, Pennington County Commissioner District 1 she has provided for our the future.” pawstrf.org website or by organization over all the calling the office at 218-681- Julie Bolduc, Pennington County Commissioner District 2 years of our existence!” 8045. Stengrim then went on to has provided the ground and expand in the future. Grant Asp, Pennington County Commissioner District 5 say, "We would also like to upon which the Humane This will guarantee our thank Dawn Williamson, Society has grown. That organization will stay in Jason Aarestad, City of TRF, Council at Large prior operations manager, same ground is now going to place for many, many years ATTENTION for her many years of dedi- become the Pennington to come and will open up cation!" Stengrim also County Humane Society as opportunities that were not I, Lester Anderson, want Anthony Bolduc, City of TRF, Ward 2 wished to honor their past an owned entity. possible before," said all papers that I may and present board mem- Stengrim said PCHS is Stengrim. so grateful for its partners When it comes right have signed, that involve MAGA - VOTE RED! bers, and their amazing ani- my properties, that I didn’t mal care team who have and the support that has down to it, the Pennington Prepared and paid for by the Pennington County Republicans, dedicated their time. been given to them. County Humane Society get a copy of, stopped. PO Box 222, Thief River Falls. Follow us on Facebook! “Owning our own facility believes the society is not The Pennington County 9/14/2020 Humane Society is now tak- will leverage all the work one group, or one facility or ing a large, careful step into and donations from more even one mission. 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Inter-County Nursing are some key differences aches more days can pass between can spread the virus? weakened immune systems Service reminds everyone between the two. • Headache a person becoming infected Similarities: For both can be contagious for even that the flu and COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms • Some people may have and when he or she starts to COVID-19 and flu, it’s pos- longer. are not the same. Some of the similarities vomiting and diarrhea, experience illness symp- sible to spread the virus for How long someone can Influenza and COVID-19 include: though this is more common toms. at least one day before expe- spread the virus that causes are both contagious respira- Both COVID-19 and in children than adults Differences: If a person riencing any symptoms. COVID-19 is still under tory illnesses, but they are flu can have varying Differences between the has COVID-19, it could take Differences: If a person investigation. caused by different viruses. degrees of signs and symp- flu and COVID-19 include: them longer to develop has COVID-19, he or she It’s possible for people to COVID-19 is caused by toms, ranging from no Flu and flu-like viruses symptoms than if they had may be contagious for a spread the virus for about infection with a new coron- symptoms (asymptomatic) can cause mild to severe ill- flu. longer period of time than if two days before experienc- avirus (called SARS-CoV-2) to severe symptoms. ness, including common With the flu, a person they had flu. ing signs or symptoms and and flu is caused by infec- Common symptoms that signs and symptoms listed typically develops symp- Flu-Most people with flu remain contagious for at tion with influenza viruses. 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these places he would loudly tell everyone what they were doing wrong. by Dan Well, eventually, all the Bartsch animals had had just about enough of Bernie, so they went to 123 Main Avenue and the Sherman household As you know from my where they talked with the columns, I am a fan of the smartest animal around - a Rocky and Bullwinkle white beagle named Mr. Show, which also had a seg- Peabody. Mr. Peabody ment on it called Fractured thought about it and then Fairy Tale. In honor of that told all the animals that show, the title of this week’s things would be OK. A column is The Bluejay and friend of his could help The Squirrel. solve this problem. Once upon a time where A few days later, Bernie a robber slipped on the ice was up to his old tricks … where two rivers meet, loudly telling everyone lived a bluejay named what they were doing Bernie. Bernie was like any wrong. Hearing the commo- other bluejay except he had tion, a small squirrel came one small problem … or big by. He stood on his hind problem depending on who legs, and then jumped up you talk to in the animal into the air and flew up to kingdom. where Bernie was sitting Bernie tended to express and said, “Care to repeat his disapproval of all things that.” To which, Bernie he disliked loudly. If the closed his mouth and flew cardinal family made an away, never to be seen or awkward nest, he would tell heard from again. them they did it wrong - That squirrel was none loudly. If a chipmunk was other than Rocco (or Rocky storing nuts for the winter for short). He was a close in a home in the ground, friend of Mr. Peabody, and a Bernie would yell at him to moose named … well, you put them in a tree trunk. know. Why did this work? And when the neighborhood You see, Mr. Peabody knew Lokstad Quality Products called for everyone to make that is gaining quite a bit of attention. It was not meant to dog started barking at the that it’s so much better not Lefse Great Again in the 2020 Newfolden Newfest Parade. be a political statement at all, but rather a reference to peo- mailman, Bernie told him to talk above others, and Lokstad makes rolling pins. Lokstad Products was found- ple not doing as much baking as they have in the past. A he was wasting his energy, that you learn more by see- ed by John Lokstad in Newfolden in 1950, but is now locat- Lokstad representatve said almost immediately people and instead, to bark at the ing each other eye to eye lazy cat who needs to lose a because we are all worthy. ed in Jenkins, Minn., which is about 27 miles north of started asking for t-shirts with the phrase on it, and by few pounds. Bernie thought Brainerd. It is a third generation family-owned business. Saturday afternoon they started receiving photos from peo- And, they all lived happi- he was the ruler of all he ly ever after. The addition of “Make Lefse Great Again” on the side of the ple making lefse and who proclaimed they were making surveyed from his place in a Have a super day, and pickup pulling the parade entry was a last minute addition lefse great again. tree or in the sky. From God bless. On the Other Hand … Turning Back The Times … The rainbow after the storm Contraband cardia (SVT). This was things that would be going ries and seen pictures; yet, I caused by the defect in the through a parent’s mind have no true connection to electrical impulses within after having already lost a this sister of mine. I only liquor is coming by the heart and results in an baby! The doctors and nurs- have ideas of what she was Abigail irregular and rapid heart es came in to monitor my like and maybe would be beat. heart beat and saw how like today. My family mem- Molstad She was airlifted to some of the readings on the bers talk about her at times into community Fargo and from then on my fetal monitor were good, but and talk about the memo- 1920 - One Hundred tion day at the airport. family constantly worried others weren’t the best, so ries they have of her. Even Years Ago -An escaped prisoner On the Other Hand is about her. Along her jour- they thought it best to deliv- my oldest sister has some -The Thief River Falls from the Thief River Falls written by students ney of life, she had many er me that day, July 9, 2003. vivid memories of her and Times is considering a plan Law Enforcement Center attending Lincoln High doctors appointments and As they were performing she has pictures with her, to become a daily paper. was captured in Erskine School in Thief River spent many weeks in the the c-section, they noticed yet all I get are stories. -Local fishermen are con- Thursday. Falls. hospital, all due to the com- the cord was wrapped We visit her every year cerned about the scarcity of -The Northwest plications she was facing. around my neck. If they had on her birthday, Christmas, fish in the river this year Minnesota Initiative Fund Rainbow baby: having a Seven and a half months waited any longer, my and other special occasions and blame it on obstruc- held a tour of projects which healthy baby after a miscar- later, she passed away in mom’s contractions could and never leave until we tions at the outlet of Red it has funded in this area. riage, stillbirth, infant loss, her dad’s arms unexpected- have suffocated me. When blow her a kiss and tell her lake. 2000 - Twenty Years Ago or neonatal death. This ly, and when I say unexpect- the nurses brought me to we love her. It's strange how -A traffic census was -The Thief River Falls term symbolizes a rainbow edly, my parents always my mom for the first time, you can love someone you compiled from four check- City Council has set its pre- after a storm; I am a rain- knew she may not have a lot they were all crying because have never met, yet I’m points around Thief River liminary tax levy increase bow baby. of time left on earth, but no they knew what my mom here to say it’s possible. I’m Falls last week. at five percent. On Aug. 31, 2000 my sis- matter how much you try to had gone through before happy I could be my parents -An editorial in The -Lois Philipp was recent- ter, Victoria Paige Molstad, prepare yourself, it’s always and were so happy I was rainbow after the storm, Times states that too much ly presented a plaque in was born in Grand Forks, a shock when it happens. healthy. This leads me to and I’m happy I have some- contraband liquor is coming appreciation of her 25 years N.D. Immediately after Fast forward three years, believe that God and my sis- one always watching over into this community. of service to School District birth, she had many life and my mom was in the ter were looking out for all me from above. 1970 - Fifty Years Ago 564; the award was made threatening complications, same spot in Grand Forks of us that day. -Thief River Falls’ by Transportation one in particular being with a baby due in two It's crazy having a sister newest industrial firm is Supervisor LeRoy Vigen. Supraventricular Tachy- days. You can imagine the I don’t know. I’ve heard sto- Schroeder Industries, -Dave Lanning, formerly maker of high quality pis- of Fairbanks, Alaska, has tons. been hired as administra- Prowler Pride … -Second phase of the tor/engineer by the Red campus building program Lake Watershed District at Northland State Junior board of managers. 2020 Prowler Hall of Fame to go virtual College is under way follow- 2010 - Ten Years Ago ing action by the legislative -About 95,000 pounds of by Mike Biermaier Fame weekend included the ments. We plan to have the first wrestling champi- building committee. potatoes, cabbage, squash, Activities Director inductees speaking to our these videos available to the on from Thief River Falls. -A children’s cardiac clin- and pumpkins were given S.D. 564 student body at a Friday public in the month of He currently resides in ic will be held Oct. 13 in away at the Pennington morning all-school assem- October. Thief River Falls. Thief River Falls. County Fairgrounds The Prowler Hall Fame bly. They were also part of This year will feature The 1956 Hockey team is 1980 - Forty Years Ago Saturday by the People was started in 1994. Since the homecoming parade in Inductee Jeff Linquist, a considered to be one of the -The Falls Home Helping People organiza- that time past members and the years that we had such 1976 graduate, Joe Taylor, a greatest hockey teams from Delivered Meals program tion. community affiliates have an event, and were intro- 1965 graduate, and the Thief River Falls. Their will begin service here Oct. -Leslie Fisher and Reid always gathered to induct duced at the Homecoming 1956 boys hockey state story is chronicled in a book 1. Froiland have been named and recognize the distin- football game. Finally, they champions. J e f f titled “River of Champions” -Telemarken Lutheran the 2010 recipients of the guished members being accepted their induction Lindquist is the fifth win- by Mary Halvorson Church celebrated its 75th Peter Hess Memorial installed into the Hall. This into the Hall at a Saturday ningest hockey coach in the Schofield. anniversary Sept. 14. Teacher Recognition year will be a bit different. afternoon luncheon. state of Minnesota with 599 We will release more -A celebration marking Awards. Due to the COVID-19 pan- This year, the induction wins. He currently teaches information on the virtual the 25th anniversary of the -Members of the Thief demic, we are not able to ceremony will be all virtual. in Bloomington, and retired format as it becomes avail- Oakland Park Nursing River Falls Homeless gather in large groups and, We are working at putting from coaching the Jaguars able. Home will be held Sunday. Shelter task force are exam- therefore, the Prowler Hall together a video of our after 17 seasons. 1990 - Thirty Years Ago ining the Crookston Care of Fame is going virtual. inductees and their speech- Joe Taylor was a three- -Mesaba Airlines is plan- and Share Center as to how In the past, our Hall of es, interviews, and com- time state place winner and ning a customer apprecia- that organization is funded. 8 ~ Thief River Falls Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Violet S. Weigel, 96 Florence O. Hillyer, 93 Onna L. “Honey” Hare, 66 New Ulm - Violet Weigel, years. She was a Christian Thief River Falls - gardening and reading, Grand Rapids - Onna hearts and home will feel 96, of New Ulm, formerly of under construction. Florence O. Hillyer, 93, went especially her Bible, and Lynn “Honey” Hare, age 66, quite empty without her. Thief River Falls, passed Upon retirement Violet to be with her Lord on July Boede Thoene and Janette of Grand Rapids passed Kanton and Kyra have away peacefully on and Bernie enjoyed many 18, 2020 at Sanford Health Oke books. Her room was away on Friday, September many special memories to Thursday, September 10, years of traveling, visiting Medical Center in Thief full of her beautiful paint- 4, 2020 at Grand Itasca cherish and were so lucky to 2020 at New most of the 48 states. She River Falls ings. She delighted in visit- Hospital. have a live-in “Grammy” Ulm Medical always enjoyed reminiscing following a ing her son and grandsons in All are invit- who loved them with all her Center in of these travels. They both brief illness. California and her daughter ed to cele- heart. Grammy loved to lis- New Ulm, had a love of dancing. Violet Services will and son-in-law in North brate and ten to Kanton’s stories and with her lov- also enjoyed rhyming words be held at a Carolina. To the great r e m e m b e r logic and she was, for sure, ing family by and sending her poems to later date to delight of her son and son- Honey during the one who contributed to her side. friends and relatives for b e in-law, she loved sports and a social on Kyra’s sweet tooth as Kyra The funeral birthdays and anniver- announced. was well-versed in football F r i d a y , was always sneaking service to cel- saries. F l o r e n c e and baseball. Florence had a S e p t e m b e r “treats” from her stash! e b r a t e Violet moved to New Ulm, Oline Stoe strong faith, a great sense of 18, starting Honey will be greatly Violet’s life in July 2012 after the death was born humor, a love of animals and at 4 p.m. on missed and remembered by will be held at 11 a.m. on of her husband, making this February 15, a kindness and generosity the patio at many family and friends Saturday, September 19, her home since. 1927 in that was easily expressed to Hotel Rapids including her daughter, Bri 2020 at St. John Lutheran Violet is survived by her Badger, to Clarence and friends and strangers alike. (680 E Hwy 2, Grand Stacklie; son-in-law, Pete Church in Thief River Falls, daughter, Judith (Arnold) Anna (Holter) Stoe. The old- Every Christmas, those Rapids). Stacklie; grandchildren, with Rev. Thomas Puffe offi- Lane of Augusta, WI; sons: est daughter of ten children, restaurant customers who Heaven gained the most Kanton and Kyra Stacklie; ciating. Burial will follow at Darryl (Penny) Weigel of she quit school to help sup- had no family and no means beautiful angel Friday, brother, Gordie (Becky) Greenwood Cemetery in New Ulm, Alfred “Gene” port and take care of the of cooking for themselves, September 4. Honey gained Markstrom; sister, Kim Thief River Falls. Visitation Weigel of Collinsville, VA family after her father died were invited to enjoy her wings peacefully with (Diz) Desotell; sister-in-law, will be from 5 until 8 p.m. and Donovan Weigel of at a young age. Christmas dinner with her loved ones by her side. She Dode Solheim; nieces and with a 7 p.m. prayer service Oregon, IL; grandchildren: On November 5, 1945 family at the restaurant. was an amazing person and nephews: Shae (Blair) on Friday, September 18, Allen (Jamie) Lane, Jeffrey Florence married Iver She accepted Jesus as her everyone that knew her will McKibbon, Alyssa 2020 at Johnson Funeral (Erica) Lane, Darrin Weigel, Aaseby. They lived in Lord and Savior and was a always remember the Markstrom, Tony Service in Thief River Falls Jason (Heather) Weigel, Cordova, Alaska, Wichita, member of Zion Lutheran sparkle in her eye, her con- Markstrom, and Jon and one hour prior to the Jamie Weigel, Ryan Weigel, Kansas and Minneapolis, Church. Her favorite song tagious laugh, and a smile Solheim; best friend, Marcy service on Saturday at St. Mandy (Chad) Horsley, Cory before moving to rural Thief was “He is Lord.” Florence that lit up a room! Erickson; and special friend, John Lutheran Church. (fiancé Michelle) Weigel and River Falls. Besides helping spent her last few years at Honey was a strong and Jim Ossefoort. Violet Sylvia Nelson was Stacey (fiancé Robert) run a farm, gardening and the Thief River Care Center. courageous woman! Many Honey was welcomed into born May 27, 1924 on a farm Weigel; also many great raising children, Florence Florence is survived by didn’t know the struggle she heaven by her parents: Pat near Goodridge, to the late grandchildren, great great owned and operated her son, Douglas Aaseby of endured over the last 6.5 and Gordon Markstrom, Oscar and Annie (Lubitz) grandchildren, nephews and Florence’s Cafe for several Folsom, CA; daughter, years with her health Don Hare; many aunts, Nelson. She was baptized nieces. years. Florence was known Connie Scheuneman of because of her strength, uncles and special friends. and confirmed in the Violet was preceded in for her outstanding home- Hendersonville, NC; grand- courage, positivity, and no- As Honey told us numer- Lutheran faith – Missouri death by her husband of 64 made cooking. sons, Brandon (Samantha) pity personality. In 2014, ous times, “It’s ok...when I’m Synod. Violet attended ½ years, Alfred “Bernie” On October 4, 1978 Aaseby of Alameda, CA and she had a lobectomy for lung gone you can be sad, but grade school in Weigel; parents, Oscar and Florence married James M. Blake Aaseby of Novato, CA; cancer which started a jour- don’t sit and cry or dwell on Germantown, and graduat- Annie Nelson; brothers: Hillyer and continued her sisters, Eleanor Wellen of ney filled with complica- missing me, instead remem- ed from Lincoln High School Alfred (Betty) Nelson, love of gardening and flow- Thief River Falls and tions, infections, pneumo- ber me, celebrate me and in Thief River Falls. After Curdis (Ida) Nelson and ers on their farm. For sever- Adeline Olson of Roseau; nias, and most recently a know that I'm watching.” So graduation she moved to Elmer “Bud” (Helen) Nelson; al years after she sold and many nieces and devastating diagnosis of that is exactly what we'll do. Seattle, WA where she sisters: Gladys (Harold) Florence’s Cafe, she worked nephews. She will be greatly reoccurring metastatic can- Arrangements are with worked at the Flying Jorstad, Isabella (Jerry) the evening shift at Digi missed by all. cer. Though her medical file Libbey Funeral Home and Fortress (B-17) and Super Latta, Helen (Clifford Key. She had a good work Florence was preceded in is long, she rarely com- Cremation Services of Fortress (B-29) School as a “Kife”) Olson, Fern (Kenton) ethic and always enjoyed death by her parents, her plained and often said, Grand Rapids. To sign the secretary. Liden, Alice (Stanley) Hruby working. After she retired, husband, James; son-in-law, “Look around and there’s online guestbook or send Violet was united in mar- and Lillian (Ralph) Jim and Florence took a trip Dr. Allen Scheuneman; always someone worse off condolences visit riage to Alfred “Bernie” Klockman; and one grand- to Israel and Egypt with brothers: Kenneth, Lloyd, than you are.” www.libbeyfuneralhome.co Weigel on September 18, son; nephews: Douglas family, a lifetime dream of Orville, Dale and Delford Honey wasn’t just a mom, m 1944 in Seattle, WA. To this Nelson, Donald Jorstad, hers. Stoe; sisters, Lorraine she was a best friend. Our A00003B2020SP16 marriage four children were Robert Jorstad, Ralph Florence enjoyed paint- Jerome and Donna Roland. born: Judith, Darryl, Gene (Diane) Jorstad and Gary ing, Rosemaling, baking, A00003B2020SP16 and Donovan. The Weigel’s Lofgren; and step-great farmed north of Mavie, granddaughter, Alexandra Marshall County for 18 Ellingson. When Seasonal Affective Disorder and grief co-exist years and then moved to This is the final chapter Thief River Falls. She was in the lives of Oscar and by Stephanie Pritchard about the same time of year terns and a change in mood. • Expose yourself to active in her husband’s busi- Annie Nelson. May memo- LPC, NCC for at least two years to be SAD should resolve on sunlight, when possible. ness, Bernie’s Auto Sales as ries of us be good. deemed a “seasonal pat- its own as the seasons Outdoor time can be limited a bookkeeper and transport- Condolences may be sent Surely you have noticed tern.” change, but there are treat- during the winter months, ing cars. at www.johnsonfuneralser- the chill in the air and the Grief and SAD ments available to help you but try to get outside at Violet was an active mem- vice.com turning of leaves from lush Grief affects everyone feel better through the win- least daily even if it’s just a ber of St. John Lutheran A00003B2020SP16 green to yellows, oranges, differently, but many grief ter months. The most com- trip to the mailbox or post Church and belonged to the reds and browns. The cooler reactions people experience mon treatments are light office. If you are confined to Hannah Circle for many weather and beautiful fall are similar to those of SAD. therapy, anti-depression your home, create a cozy colors are a sure sign that Some commonalities medication and counseling. space next to a window fall is here and winter will include: Light therapy or pho- where you can sit and enjoy soon follow. This also means • Changes in appetite totherapy is usually the the natural light. Open Ruth A. Hanson, 81 that the amount of daylight • Sleep disturbances first treatment option to blinds and curtains to let we have each day is slowly • Fatigue or exhaustion consider, as it is non-inva- light in during the day. Hibbing - Ruth Ann family. She was an amazing dwindling. According to • Sadness or depressed sive and has few side • Get outside if you can. Hanson, 81, passed away baker and blessed many Psychology Today, as many mood effects. Light therapy When snow, ice and wind peacefully in the loving with her delicious pies. She as 10 million Americans • Anxiety or Irritability involves using a light thera- aren’t keeping you inside, arms of her husband, enjoyed her flowers, read- will start to feel the effects • Hopelessness py box for a certain amount get out of the house and DuWayne H. “Bud” Hanson, ing, traveling, and her of Seasonal Affective • Increased thoughts of time each day, usually in move your body. Go for a on Tuesday, Norwegian heritage. They Disorder (SAD). about death or suicide the morning, to mimic the walk, snowshoe, cross coun- September 1, loved coming home to SAD is a change in mood Many people experience sun’s light. You should not try ski or go on a sled ride 2020, at her Minnesota every summer to that happens around the a resurgence of grief reac- look directly at the light, with a child. A short brisk home in visit with family and same time each year and tions each year near the but instead have it enter walk can drastically Cottonwood, friends. Ruth always affects a person’s ability to anniversary of their loved your eye indirectly. If you improve your mood and can AZ, after a believed in greeting every- function. It’s sometimes one’s death. If your loss can, position the light above help fend off the feelings of c o u r a g e o u s one with a smile and a hug. referred to as seasonal occurred in the fall or win- your head so that the light sluggishness and fatigue. and brief bat- She is smiling now with all depression or the winter ter months, it can be espe- would enter your eye at • Be gentle with your- tle with can- her heavenly loved ones and blues. It can also be cially difficult to distinguish about the same angle as the self through the grief cer. will be dearly missed. attached to a mood disorder if a person is experiencing sun would. process. Losing a loved one Ruth will be Ruth is survived by her diagnosis, like major primarily grief, SAD or both Light therapy boxes do can be incredibly trying and laid to rest husband, DuWayne Hanson; depressive disorder “with a simultaneously. not require a prescription, you deserve grace as you with a pri- daughter, Julie Johnson; seasonal pattern.” Although it’s not always but you should talk to your process the loss. vate family service in stepchildren: Lynda SAD is characterized by possible to identify with cer- doctor about the intensity, • Above all else, it’s Grygla, at an upcoming Johnson, Gregory Hanson any combination of the fol- tainty which symptoms are timing and duration of important to remember date. (Teri) and Brynda Bemis; lowing: a result of SAD and which using the light, as well as that although the season A heartfelt thank you grandchildren: Daniel Benz, • Feelings of sadness or are attributed to grief, it’s how to choose a good quali- you are in is challenging, it from all of us to her nieces, Moriah Benz, Brittany despair worth exploring so you can ty light box (one that does is just that—a season. Cheryl Schmidt and Bonnie Mansfield, Malorie Semla • Lack of interest in begin to identify ways to not omit UV light). Before we know it, the trees Weatherman, and her (Matt), Dylan Skusevich, activities you once enjoyed help yourself feel better. Helping Yourself will wake up, the flowers granddaughter, Anna Tanner Voit, Jasen Guddeck, • Low energy Treatment of SAD Through Grief and SAD will bloom, and we will be Brown, for the loving and Andrew Guddeck (Kindl), • Feeling agitated or If you have been experi- When you are grieving basking in the warm sun- special care they gave to Lindsey Foss (April), Jamie irritable encing a shift in your mood the loss of a loved one, light as spring arrives in all both mom and dad. Hanson, Geoffrey Brown • Difficulty concentrat- at about the same time each regardless if that grief co- its glory. Ruth was born in and Anna Brown. Ruth is ing year for at least two years exists with SAD, there are Our hope is that as you Minneapolis to Roy and also survived by many • Feeling sluggish prior to your loss, you may steps you can take ease the come out of the season of Ruth Schmidt. She graduat- great-grandchildren and one • Increased thoughts of want to talk with your doc- burden of grief: deep grief you will enter a ed from Annandale High great-great-grandson, along death or suicide tor about treatment for • Recognize that each new season marked by School. She lived in the with many special friends in Mayo Clinic cites people SAD. person experiences grief dif- growth, strength and true Minneapolis area until mov- AZ and MN. with winter onset SAD are According to Mayo ferently. Try not to compare joy. ing to Hibbing in 1975. Ruth Ruth was preceded in more likely to display Clinic, the exact cause of your own grief experience to If you are struggling, we married DuWayne Hanson death by her parents, broth- weight gain, craving of high SAD is unknown, but others who are coping dif- can help. For more informa- on Aug. 8, 1977. They shared ers, Wally, Eugene and carbohydrate foods, fatigue researchers believe that ferently. tion about our free commu- 43 years together in Delano Schmidt; daughters, and sleeping too much. some contributing factors • Seek support through nity grief support services, Hibbing, Pine River, Backus Tracy Mansfield and Cheryl Spring/summer onset SAD, include changes in our friends, family, clergy, a visit our website or call 800- and AZ. Ruth worked in life Skusevich; grandchildren: which is less common than sleep/wake cycle, and sero- counselor and/or a grief 237-4629. and health insurance sales Matthew and Jeremy winter onset, is more likely tonin and melatonin levels support group. Having at Stephanie Pritchard, until they happily retired to Clemons, Dustin Guddeck to include insomnia, as a result of decreased lev- least one person to talk LPC, NCC, is a grief spe- AZ. and Kelsey Hanson. decreased appetite, weight els of sunlight exposure in with about your grief and cialist with Hospice of the Ruth deeply loved her A00003B2020SP16 loss or anxiety. The symp- the winter months. The your loved one can make a Red River Valley. family, friends and church toms must be present at result is altered sleep pat- difference. MDA: Scout fields for Palmer Amaranth The Minnesota Palmer amaranth is visible mark on them. Not all the length of the leaf. T.H.E. BUS ROUTES & SCHEDULES Department of Agriculture in agricultural fields. The Palmer amaranth plants • Seedhead spikes on Tri-Valley Heartland Express is encouraging farmers and MDA is asking farmers and display this characteristic. female Palmer amaranth Please Read! All routes Tuesday, September agronomists to scout fields agronomists to pull out any • Palmer amaranth plants are much taller (up will arrive approximate- 22: Warroad now for the invasive weed suspicious plants and looks similar to our native to three feet long) and ly between 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, September Palmer amaranth. report them to the pigweeds such as water- pricklier than waterhemp All Routes Are Now 23: Warren City Wide 9 a.m. Palmer amaranth is list- Minnesota Department of hemp (tuberculatus and A. or redroot and smooth pig- Guaranteed! Please call - 11:15 a.m., Hallock City ed as a noxious weed in Agriculture’s Arrest the rudis), Powell's amaranth weed spikes. by 3:00 p.m. the day Wide 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., Minnesota and was first Pest line at 1-888-545-6684 (A. powellii), and redroot The invasive weed is also before to reserve your Karlstad City Wide 2:45 discovered in the state in o r and smooth pigweeds (A. listed as a prohibited weed ride. p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2016. All above and below [email protected] retroflexus and A. hybridus, seed in the state. This All services will continue –––––––––– ground parts of the plant . respectively). Here are means no Palmer amaranth to be provided with the Polk, Red Lake and must be destroyed, and it Palmer amaranth can be some distinguishing charac- is allowed in any seed needs of grocery, pharmacy, Clearwater Counties cannot be moved. identified by the following teristics: offered for sale in etc. tansportation. (800) 201-3432 Option 3 Left uncontrolled, a sin- characteristics: • Redroot and smooth Minnesota. –––––––––– Thursday, September gle female Palmer ama- • The green leaves are pigweeds have fine hairs on Palmer amaranth has Pennington, Marshall 17: No service ranth plant typically pro- smooth and arranged in an their stems and leaves. been found in nine & Kittson Counties Friday, September 18: duces 100,000 to 500,000 alternate pattern that Palmer amaranth and Minnesota counties; howev- (800) 201-4342 Option 3 No service seeds. It is resistant to mul- grows symmetrically waterhemp do not have er, most of the sites have Thursday, September Monday, September tiple herbicides, can cause around the stem. The leaves these hairs. been successfully eradicat- 17: Fargo/Moorhead 21: Grand Forks substantial yield losses, and are oval to diamond or tri- • The petiole (stalk con- ed and the remaining are Friday, September 18: Tuesday, September greatly increase weed man- angle shaped. necting a leaf to the stem) is being closely monitored. No service 22: Thief River Falls agement costs in soybeans • The leaves of some longer than the length of Details of previous finds can Monday, September 21: Wednesday, September and corn. Palmer amaranth plants the leaf. For waterhemp, be found on the MDA web- No service 23: No service Now is the time when have a whitish, V-shaped the petiole will be only half site. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 9 A perennial topic: What should be done about the City Auditorium? by April Scheinoha River Falls. Rental fees coffee bar, establishing a Reporter don’t cover the cost of oper- history gallery, developing a ating the building. learning center, and creat- Commissioner Cody Commissioners haven’t ing an art gallery. Hempel’s time is coming to yet officially determined In February, the majority an end on the Pennington how they wish to proceed of the commissioners were County Board. At least one with the building. wary of leasing space to ten- thing hasn’t been resolved Months ago, Lawrence ants if City Auditorium during his 10 years on the was tasked with obtaining were remodeled. board – what should be quotes for asbestos abate- Interim County done about City ment and building demoli- Auditor-Treasurer Auditorium? tion in order to help com- Jennifer Herzberg pre- During that time frame, missioners determine the sented various proposed Hempel said, the county full costs of each option 2021 department budg- has spent about $25,000 a before making their deci- ets to commissioners. year to maintain the build- sion. Lawrence said he has- The majority of the depart- ing. He asked about the n’t yet heard back from the ments saw increases in value of continuing to own asbestos abatement special- their salaries and benefits, the building. “It’s just ist after he had called him including a 13% increase in insurance. The proposed 2021 budget also includes “It’s just bounced around in repairing the roof at the Government Center, which the ocean for 10 years,” Hempel was formerly known as the said. courthouse. Commissioners took the Kids were ready and willing to grab the candy thrown out to them Saturday, Sept. 12 dur- bounced around in the two weeks earlier. He said a proposed department budg- ocean for 10 years,” Hempel representative of Spruce ets under advisement. They ing the Blast to Brooks Parade. This year marked the 49th year of the celebration in said. Valley Corporation is will- have scheduled a special Brooks. Commissioner Bruce ing to meet to tour the prop- County Board meeting to Lawrence replied that he erty and he hadn’t yet consider the budget. That has talked to various peo- called Davidson meeting will be held ple, who told him that they Construction. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. don’t want to invest any Commissioners already at the Justice Center. At more tax money in the anticipate it will cost sever- that time, commissioners county-owned building. al million dollars to reno- will need to finalize the Hempel noted that he, too, vate the building. However, budget. had heard similar com- the county may be able to Commissioners ments from individuals. receive certain federal and approved increasing the “There’s a certain few state investment tax credits salary for the coroner’s that feel it’s a sacred cow if it rehabilitates the build- secretary from $600 for a that should stay,” Lawrence ing after the building has six-month period to $700 said. been listed on the National for a six-month period. City Auditorium was Register of Historic Places. Chairperson Darryl dedicated in February 1934 To help it determine how Tveitbakk indicated that a after the former City to proceed, the county hired new person will serve in Auditorium burned down a a University of Minnesota that capacity for County year earlier. City senior research fellow and a Coroner Dr. Scott Petrescue Auditorium was initially graduate student to obtain and the two deputy coro- owned by the City of Thief public input and craft a ners. Petrescue’s nurse is River Falls, but it is now design. Their work was cov- taking over the job and will owned by Pennington ered by grants and private handle photos and other County. Currently, the donations. Among other documents related to the building is in disrepair, and things, the plan suggested coroner’s office. it doesn’t comply with the constructing a handi- The next County Americans with Disabilities capped-accessible entrance, Board meeting is sched- Act. installing an elevator, reno- uled Tuesday, Sept. 22 at The county currently vating an area for a child- 5 p.m. at the Joint Use leases the building to the care center, installing car- Facility, which is located Thief River Falls Amateur dio machines for the public, south of Petro Pumper. Hockey Association, Thief creating a multipurpose The meeting will be held at River Falls School District, room/rental party room, that location since a jury St. Bernard’s Catholic updating the kitchen for trial will be using the School and the City of Thief community use, creating a County Board room. The Blast to Brooks Classic Car and Bike Show hadn’t even started yet, but people were already checking out the vehicles during registration Saturday, Sept. 12. COVID-19: Long-term care residents impacted by isolation/Continued (Continued from Page 1) new exposure for a mini- percent of total deaths due impact on a resident’s over- wasn’t allowed into her with the resident or is com- social settings to wear a mum of 28 days will be to COVID-19 were residents all health and well-being. room and only outside win- mitted to providing com- mask and observe social dis- removed. If a facility identi- of long-term care facilities. Technology can help dow visits during that time. panionship and/or assis- tancing. Individuals are fies a new exposure, they By August, that percentage decrease loneliness for some She said it was hurtful to tance with activities of daily also reminded to wash their will once again be listed. had dropped to 52.1 per- residents, technology is not not be able to visit her. living. Long-term care facil- hands often with soap and Seventy-three percent cent. a sustainable replacement “Our mother suffered ities are not required to water for 20 seconds, avoid (1,238 out of 1,688) of facili- “It’s a great success to for in-person contact. unintended consequences implement an essential touching their face and ties have not had any new mention,” said Krueger. To emphasize that point, during isolation,” said caregiver program. The goal eyes, and to stay home after cases in last 28 days. During several meetings Kathy Merkel, family mem- Merkel. She said it caused of such a designation is to the onset of any symptoms, Minnesota Department in the past, officials have ber of a long-term care resi- her to call her in the middle help ensure these high-risk and if tested, to remain in of Health director of Health commended the hard work dent, shared her story about of night and asked her to residents continue to isolation during that period Facility Complaints, of staff and administrators her mother who is in a long- come and get her. That had- receive individualized, per- between the test and receiv- Lindsey Krueger delivered of long-term care facilities term care facility in n’t happened before that. son-centered care. ing results. an update regarding long- and partners at the state Virginia. After being named Merkel said connections Krueger said at least 127 Officials noted that term care facilities. level, successful infection an essential caregiver, she matter. nursing homes have imple- Minnesota’s seven-day posi- Long-term care facilities control efforts, the avail- said she was finally able to Essential Caregivers mented essential caregiver tivity rate is 5.3%, which is and residents have been a ability of personal protec- visit her mother. Her moth- In late July, MDH devel- guidance. At least 171 slightly lower than last focus of care and concern tive equipment, as well as er had spent a total of four oped what is described as assisted living type facili- week which was 5.4%. Kris since the start of the pan- improved therapeutics in months at the facility with “essential caregiver guid- ties have also implemented Ehresmann, infectious dis- demic because they are the role in reducing the no visitation. Prior to that, ance” for long-term care the guidance. eases director at MDH, said more susceptible to spread death rate. Merkel and or her brother facilities. MDH recommend- Krueger noted that to it’s interesting to note that and serious, if not fatal, While these numbers would visit her daily. ed that long-term care facil- date, there have been no New York just started to complications. show a significant improve- During the pandemic and ities develop a process to known cases linked to an allow indoor dining at 25% Krueger noted that 67 ment, visitor restrictions the period she wasn’t able to designate essential care- essential caregiver at a capacity, and it has a less percent of nursing homes in continue to remain in place. visit because of COVID-19 givers where appropriate. long-term care facility. than 1% testing positivity Minnesota have had an out- Visitor restrictions were put visitor restrictions, she said An essential caregiver could rate. break. In Minnesota, one in place to help mitigate her mother couldn’t under- be an individual who was With the focus of the case is defined as an out- and prevent the spread of stand why her daughter previously actively engaged meeting on Sept. 10 on long- break. Presently, 39.4 per- COVID-19. Individuals who term care facilities, cent of nursing homes have wish to visit relatives in Ehresmann said “A much one more cases. Thirty-one long-term care facilities, larger proportion of our percent of assisted living should first contact the cases are occurring in facilities have had an out- facility to learn more about health care workers rather break. Presently, 10.34 per- the restrictions the facility than residents. That really cent have one or more cases. may have in place. is a function of the increas- Krueger noted that since Prolonged separation ing community spread that the start of the pandemic, MDH has also acknowl- we’re seeing.” there has been a significant edged that prolonged physi- As of July 10, facilities drop in deaths at long-term cal separation from loved that have not reported a care facilities. In April, 84.2 ones can have a significant Newfolden Newfest

Andy Hudson and Kent Hudson of Hudson Electric in Thief River Falls had a parade entry in the annual Newfolden Newfest Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12. Page 10 Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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ProwlersArea fall Sports to Panthers in season opener

The Thief River Falls Grzielewski, Caitlynn Elli- girls swimming opened its son and Berg. 2020 season with a 131-37 loss to Park Rapids Area Park Rapids 131, Thief River Falls 37 Thursday, Sept. 10 at the n 200 Medley Relay - Winner: Franklin Pool. Park Rapids A 2:11.81; TRF places: The Prowlers, who were 3. Thief River Falls A (Jaymin forced to cancel their first Klosterman, Kinsey Anderson, Paige Greene, Brianna Berg) 2:19.84. two home meets and several n 200 Freestyle - Winner: Emma practices due to a positive Vrieze, Park Rapids, 2:14.16; TRF COVID-19 test in late Au- places: 3. Gweneth Ellingson gust, were limited to just two 2:24.70; 4. Isabella Ek 2:27.21; 6. Chloe Lundeen 2:53.90. events per swimminer and n 200 IM - Winner: Aleah Voight, showed their rust against a Park Rapids, 2:29.32; TRF places: 4. strong Panthers team that Caitlynn Ellison 2:54.17; 5. Paige was competing for the third Greene 2:57.16. n 50 Freestyle - Winner: Ellie time this year, with each Ulvin, Park Rapids, 26.36; TRF swimmer being allowed to places: 3. Ava Budish 29.07; 5. Kin- compete in up to four events. sey Anderson 30.33; Breanna Lee Park Rapids Area won all 31.60. n 100 Butterfly - Winner: Sa- 11 contested races and added vana Damar, Park Rapids, 1:12.00; nine runner-up finishes. TRF places: 4. Maci King 1:52.80. Thief River Falls’ top indi- n 100 Freestyle - Winner: Ellie vidual finish was a runner- Ulvin, Park Rapids, 59.44; TRF places: 3. Kendal Rantanen 1:01.85; up effort by Maren Espe in 5. Alanah Mack 1:06.44; 6. Vanessa the 100 breaststroke. Epse Thibert 1:10.60. and eventual race winner n 500 Freestyle - Winner: Aleah Gabi Shepersky of Park Voight, Park Rapids, 5:57.18; TRF places: 4. Gweneth Ellingson Rapids were even for most of 6:44.29; 5. Isabella Ek 6:53.43; 6. the race, with Shepersky Olivia Schmidt 7:24.31. edging Espe by eight-tenths n 200 Freestyle - Winner: Park of a second for the win. Rapids A 1:55.56; TRF places: 2. The Prowlers’ other run- Thief River Falls A (Maren Espe, Ava Budish, Alanah Mack, Kendal Maren Espe battled Park Rapids Area’s Gabi Shepersky for the top spot in the 100 breaststroke race Thursday. ner-up finish came in the Rantanen) 1:57.30; 5. Thief River 200-yard freestyle relay, with Falls B (Adrienne Moran, Brystal Espe finished second, eight-tenths of a second behind Shepersky. The runner-up finish was the highest in the Espe swimming the opening Breiland, Carlie Casavan, Kailee meet for the Prowlers, who were forced to sit out the previous two weeks due to a positive COVID-19 test. Larson) 2:37.16. leg, followed by Ava Budish, n 100 Backstroke - Winner: Ad- Alanah Mack and Kendal dison Lauwagie, Park Rapids, Rantanen on the anchor leg. 1:09.50; TRF places: 3. Jaymin Finishing third for the Klosterman 1:14.81; 5. Vanessa Prowlers were Gweneth Thibert 1:23.87; 6. Gretta Grzadzielewski 1:28.73. Cross country teams finish Ellingson in the 200 n 100 Breastroke - Winner: Gabi freestyle; Budish in the 50 Shepersky, Park Rapids, 1:21.76; TRF places: 2. Maren Espe 1:22.60. freestyle; Rantanen in the n 100 freestyle; the 200 medley 400 Freestyle relay - Winner: Park Rapids A 4:11.49; TRF places: fourth at Roseau Invitational relay team of Jaymin 3. Thief River Falls A (Breanna Lee, Klosterman, Kinsey Ander- Gretta Grzadzielewski, Caitlynn El- son, Paige Greene and Bri- lison, Brianna Berg) 4:54.31; 5. Thief The Thief River Falls boys In Roseau, the Prowlers com- time of 22:08.50. River Falls B (Olivia Schmidt, Brys- Results anna Berg; and the 400 tal Breiland, Chloe Lundeen, Aniyah and girls cross country teams peted in the first group, with Rounding out the scoring freestyle relay team of Bre- Girls Varsity Fields) 5:22.24. each ran to a fourth place fin- the middle school races be- for the Prowlers were Ruby n Top 5 - 1. Dru Harbott, Thief anna Lee, Gretta ish at the Roseau Invita- ginning at 9 a.m. Geiser in 23rd, Kelsey Baltes River Falls 21:07.1; 2. Ryan Ford, tional held Thursday, Sept. Dru Harbott followed up in 38th and Elaina Ballard in International Falls 21:16.0; 3. Lydia 10 at the Oakcrest Golf Club her runner-up finish to open 42nd place. Floden, East Grand Forks 21:25.9; 4. Lelia Johnson, Roseau 21:57.2; 5. in Roseau. the 2020 season with a first The Thief River Falls boys Faith Lilly, Warroad 21:59.40. TRF SPORTS The Roseau Invitational place finish in Roseau Thurs- team continues to showcase n TRF places - 1. Dru Harbott followed the same format as day. Harbott led a field of 53 its top three runners. For the 21:07.11; 6. Josie Peterson 22:08.57; Thursday, Sept. 17 Tuesday, Sept. 22 the Thief River Falls Sports total runners and beat Ryan second consecutive week, the 23. Ruby Geiser 25:04.93; 38. Kelsey n Cross Country - TRF boys and n Cross Country - TRF boys and Baltes 28:05.76; 42. Elaina Ballard Booster Invitational a week Ford of International Falls Prowlers’ top three boys all 28:36.11. girls at Ada-Borup 2 p.m. girls at Bagley 9 a.m. earlier, with teams running by nine seconds for the top finished in the top 10 overall, n Team scores - 1. East Grand n Tennis - LHS Girls vs. Detroit n Tennis - LHS Girls vs. Roseau in groups of three. In the spot, with a time of 21:07.10. led by a fifth place finish Forks 50; 2. International Falls 64; Lakes 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. opener, the Prowlers ran in Josie Peterson was the from senior Jonah Kalsnes at 3. Warroad 83; 4. Thief River Falls Monday, Sept. 21 n Swimming - LHS Girls at 110; 4. West Marshall 110; 6. Ada- n Swimming - TRF Girls vs. Per- Grand Forks Central 5:30 p.m. the fourth and final group of closest competitor to Harbott 18:20.65. Borup/Norman County West 136; 7. ham 5:30 p.m. four, with the middle school in the 9 a.m. varsity wave, The runners finished first, Roseau 148; 8. Red Lake County races beginning at 4:30 p.m. finishing sixth overall with a second and third, respec- 153; Incomplete - Clearbrook- tively in the opening heat, Gonvick, Lake of the Woods, Bagley/Fosston. with last week’s overall run- Boys Varsity ner-up Isaac Mauch finishing n Top 5 - 1. Jonathan Krueger, second in the heat and sixth East Grand Forks, 17:24.4; 2. Boy- overall with a time of sen Olson, Bagley/Fosston 18:02.5; 3. Sean O'Connor, Roseau 18:02.7; 4. 18:29.41. William MacLean Tristan Anderson, Roseau 18:20.4; 5. finished 13 seconds behind Jonah Kalsnes, Thief River Falls Mauch for third in the heat 18:20.6. and 10th overall. Rounding n TRF places - 5. Jonah Kalsnes 18:20.65; 6. Isaac Mauch 18:29.41; out the boys scoring were 10. William MacLean 18:52.02; 31. Zachary Wikert in 31st place Zachary Wikert 20:38.95; 34. Paul and Paul Koppenhaver in Koppenhaver 20:48.08; 55. Ethan 34th place. Lunsetter 22:52.5. n Team scores - 1. East Grand East Grand Forks swept Forks 52; 2. Roseau 60; 3. the varsity team competi- Bagley/Fosston 83; 4. Thief River tions. On the girls side, the Falls 86; 5. Warroad 99; 6. Interna- Green Wave had all five scor- tional Falls 162; 7. Lake of the Woods 190; 8. Ada-Borup/Norman ing runners finish in the top- County West 198; 9. Red Lake 19, led by a third place finish County 209; Incomplete - Fisher, from Lydia Floden. West Marshall, Clearbrook-Gonvick. A similar story played out Girls JV n Winner - Elyza Lilly, Warroad on the boys side, as East 16:03.8. Grand Forks placed all five n TRF places - 5. Sophia Ei- scoring runners in the top- dsmoe, Thief River Falls, 17:36.3. 18, with Jonathan Krueger Boys JV n Winner - Andrew Tuttle, winning the boys varsity Roseau, 12:40.8. race. Host Roseau finished n TRF places - 25. Teegan Mill- second with 60 points, and sop 15:12.10; 28. Noah Burkel Bagley/Fosston was third 15:47.9; Girls Junior High with 83 points. n Winner - Livia Harbott, Thief Other top-five finishes River Falls 13:54.1. Also recording top-five fin- n TRF places - 1. Livia Harbott ishes in Roseau were Sophia 13:54.1; 35. Macie Baltes 16:53.5; 57. Akila Gruhn 23:27.6. Eidsmoe and Liva Harbott. Boys Junior High Eidsmoe, who ran varsity in n Winner - Elliot Arnston, East the season-opener, took fifth Grand Forks, 12:23.10. Thursday in the JV race with n TRF places - 24. Lincoln Davis 14:49.3; 29. Briley Olsonawski a time of 16:03.8. Harbott im- 14:55.9; 48. Hudson Brouse 16:14.8; proved over her runner-up 66. Cole Johnson 21:18.1; 67. Jack Ava Budish swims the second leg of the Prowlers’ 200-yard freestyle A relay team. The Thief River Falls team finish in the season-opener Krein 21:21.3. finished second in the event – one of two runner-up finishes on the day. with a first place run of 13:54.1. Prowlers win six of seven against Rams

The Thief River Falls girls from number three singles to tainly out worked her oppo- lone win of the dual with a 6- from singles play and paired The Prowlers were back in tennis team improved 4-0 so the number two spot and nent. This is a great win for 3, 6-1 victory by Julia up with Stephanie Dagg in action Tuesday, facing the far in 2020 with a 6-1 win at claimed a hard-fought three- her.” Braaten over Braylee the number two doubles spot unbeaten Crookston Pirates Roseau Thursday, Sept. 10. set win over Roseau’s Kier- Avery Skaar moved up to Wienen. to claim a 6-3, 6-1 win over in Crookston. “Coach Tunberg switched sten Flaig. number three singles and On the doubles side, Thief Roseau’s Masynn Janicke up the lineup to give some of “Bell Hamre, at two sin- won her third consecutive River Falls kept its top two and Hope Grafstrom. Thief River Falls 6, Roseau 1 Singles - 1. Brooklyn Broadwell the younger plays a chance to gles, had the best match of match, defeating Roseau’s doubles players in the num- “Emma Fagerstrom took (TRF) def. Lindsay McFarlane 6-0, play in a higher position,” the day,” Fagerstrom said. Ella Trangsrud 6-4, 6-2 in ber one spot, with Brooklyn on the captain role today and 6-2; 2. Bell Hamre (TRF) def. Kier- said senior captain Emma “She lost the first [set] but straight sets. Brouse and Abby Flaagan led 10th grader Stephanie sten Flaig 4-6, 6-3, 6-4; 3. Avery Fagerstrom. battled back and won in a “Avery Skaar continues to claiming a 6-1, 6-3 win over Dagg to her first top-10 var- Skaar (TRF) def. Ella Trangsrud 6- 4, 6-2; 4. Julia Braaten (Roseau) def. Thief River Falls used a third set. We are looking for- outwork and out play her op- Haylee Bennett and Maddy sity win,” Tunberg noted. Braylee Wienen 6-3, 6-1. much different lineup than it ward to Tuesday’s match ponents,” Tunberg said. Verbout. “Emma is a humble leader Doubles - 1. Brooklyn had in other duals this year, against Crookston. They are “Avery was going up against “We are adapting fairly and Stephanie is a Hungry Brouse/Abby Flaagan (TRF) def. with several younger players a strong team, and we need a senior and didn’t let it quickly to any changes that younger player wanting to Haylee Bennett/Maddy Verbout 6-1, 6-3; Emma Fagerstrom/Stephanie moving up to higher posi- to play our best tennis to bother her. One thing you are made,” said junior and get better.” Dagg (TRF) def. Masynn tions. come out on top.” can expect every time Avery assistant captain Abby Flaa- In the number three dou- Janicke/Hope Grafstrom 6-3, 6-1; 3. Brooklyn Broadwell made “Bell Hamre got out of her steps out on the court is her gan. “We’re doing a good job bles spot, the Prowlers used Hannah Cleven/Avery Malone (TRF) the most of her chance at comfort zone a bit and bat- best effort and her desire to taking it one day at a time Hannah Cleven, who nor- def. Jessie Danielson/Erin Brandt 4- 6, 6-3, 6-3. number one singles, with a tled back after losing the first improve! As a coaching staff and making the most of our mally plays in the number Exhibition - Trista Spears/Gabby straight set win over Lindsay set,” added Head Coach we couldn’t be more proud of opportunity to compete this two doubles spot, and Avery Steele (TRF) won 8-0, 8-0, 8-0; Jenae McFarlane. Fabian Tunberg. “She won her.” fall.” Malone to claim a 4-6, 6-3, 6- Johnson/Rachel Kloety (TRF) split Bell Hamre moved up the mental battle and cer- The Rams picked up their Fagerstrom took a break 3 win. 4-7, 8-4. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 11 TRF TRAP LEAGUE DNR stresses Melvie and Sayler are boating safety As Minnesotans continue above everything else, but TRF Trap to enjoy the outdoors and new boaters, in particular, boating in record numbers, need to understand the risks co-champs the Department of Natural associated with late-season Resources encourages peo- boating and the steps they The Thief River Gun ple to stay safe. can take to minimize those Club completed it’s 2020 Unfortunately, this year has risks.” trap shooting season with been the deadliest boating It’s difficult to say exactly the following awards: season in nearly a decade, how many new boaters were • Team Champion – indicating there’s more work on the water this summer, North Risk Partners (237 to do. DNR conservation but data suggest the num- out of 250), tied for 2nd was officers expect the state’s ber was significant. More Rude Construction and waters to remain popular than 10,000 people complet- Dental Shots (235). places this Labor Day week- ed the online boater educa- • City Champion – end and throughout the fall. tion safety course, compared Kasey Melvie and Dan “Staying safe on the with the annual average of Sayler (Co-Champions), water isn’t just about check- about 7,000. The number of Morgan Rude (Class AA), ing things off a list – it’s a new motorboat registrations Gubby Lane (A), Greg mindset,” said Adam Block, is up more than 1,100 from Habedank (B), Al state boating law adminis- 2019, and the number of Steinhauer (C) and Jasen trator in the DNR new personal watercraft Batco (D). Enforcement Division. registrations is up nearly Kasey Melvie, Morgan “Once you have that mind- 500. In addition, conserva- Rude and Dan Sayler were set, you’ll keep yourself tion officers have issued tied with a 50 after the first safer and be a positive role more warnings for boating night. In the shoot off, model for other people learn- safety violations, part of the Kasey Melvie and Dan ing how much fun there is to DNR’s efforts to educate Sayler both shot a 25 and a be had on Minnesota’s boaters and help them be 23, for a total of 98 out of waters.” safer in the future. 100, and were named Co- So far this year, 13 people Boaters should keep the Champions. Morgan Rude Thief River Gun Club team champions for 2020 was the North Risk Partners team. have lost their lives in boat- following in mind as they hit then won Class AA. Gubby Pictured from left to right are Karl Bjorkman, Luke Novacek, Dan Lindquist and Al ing accidents in Minnesota, the water: Lane won Class A with a Steinhauer. Not pictured are team members was Fran Johnson and Bob Trucinski. which is the highest number • Wear a life jacket (foam score of 49, winning the Pictured below are club champions and various class winners (Submitted photos) since 2011 at the same point is more effective than inflat- shoot-off over Steve of the year. The two most ables during the cold-water Naverud. common causes of boating season). It’s the one thing With Kesey Melvie com- fatalities in the state are most likely to help people peting in Class B and win- capsizing and falling over- survive a fall into cold ning Co-Champion, Greg board, and such incidents water. Habedank shot a 47 to out- are more likely to be deadly Distribute weight evenly shoot Alex Van Holtum for during the spring and fall and abide by manufacturer’s Class B. Class C winner cold-water periods. weight limits to reduce the was Al Steinhauer with a DNR conservation offi- likelihood of falling over- 41, who won the shoot-off cers remind all boaters to be board. over Kevin Melvie. Winning cognizant of the dangers • Have a means of com- Class D outright was Jasen that arise as the water tem- munication. Boaters also Batco with a 39. peratures fall. should let other people know Co-Top Gun for the year “We’re entering a transi- where they’re going and was Robin Foster and Luke tion period when the water when they plan to return. Novacek, who both shot 365 temperature will start drop- • Watch the weather to out of 375 targets for a 24.33 ping, so now’s the time to avoid shifting winds or average. Rounding out the prepare,” said Rodmen storms. Even strong swim- top three was Morgan Rude, Smith, director of the DNR mers can be incapacitated who shot 362 with a 24.13 Enforcement Division. “All quickly after a fall into cold average. boaters should put safety water. Top Team for most points for the first and second half was K & M Transmission Pennington County with points. Second place was Lola’s Hearing Aid Sportsmen Club Center with 22 points, and Club Champion Club Champion Class AA Champion third was 2nd Shot Kasey Melvie Dan Sayler Morgan Rude offers online field day Taxidermy with 21 points. The Pennington County and phone number to voice Sportsmen Club will host an mail 218-653-1177, email online shooting day penncosportsmansclub@gvt Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 el.com or by letter to a.m. to noon. Students must Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box pre-register and the class is 232, Thief River Falls, MN limited to 21 students. To 56701. The cost is $7.50 per register, send the student’s participant. name, age, email address

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Minnesota’s iconic wolf is the open house focusing on Minnesota DNR and tribal the focus of upcoming public their area of the state or authorities actively manage input opportunities spon- region of interest. Each and monitor the state’s wolf sored by the Department of takes place from 6-8 p.m. population. Updating the Natural Resources. In three The northwest region meet- state’s 2001 wolf manage- virtual meetings and a par- ing will be held Sept. 29; ment plan is important allel online input period, the central and southern region, regardless of whether the public will be asked to weigh including the Twin Cities federal government changes in on various questions metro area will be held Oct. the listing status of the wolf about wolves, including spe- 6, followed by the northeast in Minnesota. cific questions and open region Oct. 8. Tribal staff as well as rep- comment opportunities The open houses will be resentatives of state and about wolf numbers and geo- accessible by computer, federal agencies, academic graphic range, conservation smartphone, or phone (audio institutions, and other orga- options, and impacts on only for those joining by nizational partners involved agriculture and other phone). Registration for the in wolf management and wildlife species. event is required and will be research in Minnesota are The DNR is seeking this available Monday, Sept. 21, providing expert input to the IS HOME MAINTENANCE KEEPING YOU FROM input as it updates the on the wolf plan webpage. process to update the state’s THE RETIREMENT LIFE YOU IMAGINED? state’s current 20-year-old Individuals who want to be wolf management plan wolf management plan. notified when registration through an ongoing techni- “Discussions about opens can sign up to receive cal committee. wolves bring out opinions updates about wolves (link A 20-member wolf plan simplify your life! from a broad range of inter- is external) from the DNR. advisory committee is also ests,” said Dan Stark, DNR Attendees are encouraged to working to identify issues wolf management specialist. submit questions in advance and explore options for wolf GRACEWIN LIVING INVITES YOU TO SEE HO W “We want to both provide on their registration form. conservation in Minnesota. THE COOPERATIVE LIFESTYLE COMPARES. information about wolves in The open houses will be Committee members repre- Minnesota and understand recorded and available on sent hunting and trapping; the concerns and issues that the DNR website for those wolf advocacy and animal people have about the future who cannot attend. rights; livestock and agricul- spacious FLOOR PLANS • financial security of ownership of wolf management. These The public will also be ture; and other interests vibrant community of active adults 55+ public meetings are part of a able to share their input by related to wolf conservation broader process to update commenting on the DNR and management. modern amenities • secure, maintenance-free living the plan and give people an website from Tuesday, Sept. The state’s current 2001 opportunity to share their 29, through Sunday, Nov. 1. wolf management plan views.” Once a draft plan is ready, guides wolf population mon- How to participate anticipated later this year, itoring, management, con- join us wednesday! The virtual open houses people will be able to com- flicts, enforcement, damage will include informational ment on the draft plan itself. control, education, research Listen to KTRF 1230 am on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:10 a.m. presentations from the DNR More about the and other issues. The DNR and allow real-time public DNR’s plan update continues to be committed to to hear about the new 55+ housing cooperative coming to Thief River Falls. input and Q&A. The open Although wolves are cur- taking a comprehensive Discover the exciting opportunity and turnkey lifestyle that awaits you! houses will each focus on a rently listed as threatened approach to sustaining particular geographic area, under the federal healthy wolf populations in www.gracewinliving.com and all are welcome to join Endangered Species Act, the Minnesota. 12 ~ Thief River Falls Times OPINION Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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. Game Night during the pandemic

Mom loves me best. host admit she’s very My brothers are great competitive, but draws people and sons, but it’s the line at making peo- true - mom loves me ple cry. I shook my head best. at that. Could bringing During COVID-19, family members to the many families are devel- brink of crying damage oping new routines, family relationships? building relationships, What kind of family nar- Sen. Klobuchar: Never forgetting Sept. 11, 2001 and new ways of con- rative is she trying to necting by doing such build? Shouldn’t we be Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D- anniversary of those American people came to the core on that day 19 things as walking or working on building MN) issued the following heinous attacks, we grieve together to support one years ago, but we’ve proven biking together, and healthier relationships statement on the 19th for the families and friends another and reminded the that we are resilient. We did anniversary of the attacks who lost loved ones in New country that there is so not crumble. Today as we movie night; but, some with our siblings and on Sept. 11, 2001. York, at the Pentagon and much more that unites us rededicate ourselves to that have taken the bold close relatives? “Every year on in Shanksville, Penn. On rather than divides us. collective spirit of compas- decision to have “Game You might also have September 11, we honor the this day I always remember From the first responders sion, purpose, and hope, we Night.” a problem in your house memory of thousands of Minnesota’s own Tom who put their lives in recommit ourselves to the My dad flinches and if some people, I won’t Americans who we lost and Burnett, Jr., Max Beilke, harm's way, to the volun- principles and the freedoms their families who still suf- Gary Koecheler, and Gordon teers who served their that make this country rubs his hands vigorous- name names, regularly fer long after those towers Aamoth, Jr. neighbors. We are forever great—that no amount of ly across his face every argue over the rules, fell. “We will always remem- grateful. evil can ever destroy. We time someone mentions jump up and down, or “Today, on the nineteenth ber the way in which the “Our nation was shaken will never forget.” “Game Night.” It all pump their arms in vic- goes back to that one tory, sulk when they lose time when, in the heat or do the happy dance Celebrating Direct Support Professionals of the moment, he criti- when they win. Of cized one of his sons for course, I never do that. Raising awareness of and their communities. vocational needs. Working and sustainable employ- making a dumb mis- Although, isn’t it Direct Support DSPs serve as mentors to in partnership with commu- ment that result in greater take. (It wasn’t me.) So usually these very same Professionals (DSPs) clients as they pursue life nity businesses, ODC helps independence. Learn more now every time Game people who say they Recognition Week Sept. 13- and work skills training and provide options for inclusive at odcmn.org. 19, regional nonprofit explore employment oppor- Night is mentioned he aren’t competitive? I organization, the tunities, which helps these becomes very interested find it usually means Occupational Development individuals define and live a Falls DAC recognizes in what’s on TV even if they’re very competitive, Center, extends gratitude quality life of their own. you know he totally and you had better be and appreciation toward the Supporting informed hates the program he’s on your guard. I won’t many DSPs that continue to choices and person-centered National DSP Week work in dedication to pro- practices, ODC provides watching. All of us name names, but when I viding their services and access to quality training Staff members are cru- ued, needed and appreciat- smile, and give him a hear “I’m not competi- guidance to hundreds of programs designed to pre- cial to supporting people ed.” little ribbing. He’s pretty tive,” I respond by individuals across northern pare prospective DSPs in with disabilities in the com- With more than 100 dis- good natured about it. rolling my eyes, and Minnesota. service of clients to assist munity. ability service providers My mom loves to saying, “No, you aren’t DSPs have often been with job exploration and To recognize the accom- across the state, MOHR’s play board games. For competitive at all!” Of overlooked while continuing matching with an ideal plishments and contribu- mission is to promote and to serve on the frontlines employer. tions made by direct sup- strengthen employment awhile she loved to play course, it should go throughout the pandemic. More than ever before, port professionals to the and life engagement oppor- Scrabble all the time. without saying, I’m not As the primary providers of DSPs have shown they are lives of people with disabili- tunities as chosen by per- You had to know her competitive. community-based support instrumental in ensuring ties, Falls Diverse Abilities sons with disabilities. Falls house rules, though. That said, before services for tens of thou- safety while continuing to Corporation in Thief River DAC pursues this mission Those rules included starting the tradition of sands of individuals with maintain dedicated support Falls and the Minnesota through the work of caring, disabilities in Minnesota, and care for those they Organization for committed and essential being able to use a dic- Game Night it might be DSPs employed by ODC and serve. ODC would like to Habilitation and direct support profession- tionary and as much a good idea to establish similar organizations are recognize these valued team Rehabilitation (MOHR) are als. time as SHE needed. some basic ground rules. valued for their work in members for their ongoing supporting Direct Support That mom is very com- Some helpful tips building close, respectful, service. Professional Recognition petitive and doesn’t like include picking a day and trusted relationships Located at 1520 Highway Week, Sept. 13 to 19. with clients to assist them 32 South in Thief River “Direct support profes- to lose had nothing to do and time that works for in reaching their full poten- Falls, ODC is a nonprofit sionals are at the core of our with the development of everyone, choosing a tial. organization specializing in mission, helping people those particular rules. game that works for the LETTERHEADS These essential services offering employment train- with disabilities to live the Custom Designed To Fit Your Needs Yeah sure. entire family, turning off allow individuals with dis- ing and support for popula- lives that they choose,” said In the card game of technology, providing abilities to stay connected to tions of individuals with MOHR President Julie family, friends, coworkers, diverse disabilities and Johnson. “Their work is val- Whist, before you start some snacks, and (218) 681-4450 you had better settle the reminding everyone to debate over whether a smile, relax and to let Peterson: Brazil tariffs hurting trade black card or a red card everyone have fun. We means a hand is being also have to remember House Agriculture restore the duty-free access Brazilian government had a played high. According that the goal is to have Committee Chairman that was in place from 2012 zero-duty exemption for to Rules of Card Games: fun and teach some life Collin Peterson released the to 2017." U.S. ethanol imports to the POLICIES following statement regard- “Tariff wars have conse- country. Brazil is a major Letters To The Editor: The staff Minnesota Whist, if any skills, such as developing the situation with quences, and our biofuels purchaser of American- of The Times en cour ages written card is black, all reveal- ing strategic thinking, United States ethanol producers are seeing that made ethanol, importing re sponses to editorial comment or ing of bid cards stops solving problems, resolv- imports to Brazil: first hand," added Peterson. 332 million gallons of U.S. letters with original thoughts or "American corn and The Brazilian govern- Ethanol worth $493 million ideas of general interest. Letters and the hand is played ing conflicts and to win should be intended for publication “high.” In some North … and lose … with ethanol producers are ment’s tariff rate quota that in 2019. struggling to access domes- placed a 20% tariff on Peterson is a co-chair of in The Times exclusively; letters Dakota homes I know of, grace … and without the sent to multiple publications will tic markets because of the America ethanol imports the Congressional Biofuels generally not be accepted. Right is (I won’t say where) a red assistance of local coronavirus and the exceeding 198 million gal- Caucus and chairman of the card means a hand is police. reserved to edit letters for length Environmental Protection lons expired on Sunday, House Committee on and clarity and to reject letters being played high. I’m It also might be a Agency's reckless imple- Aug. 31, and Brazilian offi- Agriculture. On Aug. 20, deemed to be promotional in not trying to pick a fight good idea to establish a mentation of the Renewable cials are yet to announce Peterson and 19 Members nature, promote violence or in poor - yes I am. That some- good relationship with Fuel Standard," said plans for the future of the of Congress sent a letter to taste. Letters should not exceed times happens during person in the house who Peterson. "Brazil's move to U.S.-Brazil trade relation- U.S. Trade Representative 650 words in length. increase tariffs on American ship. Without further action Robert Lighthizer encour- If individuals request their let- Game Nights. makes the rules. Bribery ethanol is more bad news by the government of aging him to pressure ters printed “as is” they will be The good and bad in with chocolate never for our producers. The Brazil, all U.S. ethanol Brazilian leaders to restore deemed a paid advertisement and people often come out hurts in these situa- Trump Administration exports to the country are the zero-tariff ethanol trade must appear in a box. during Game Nights. I tions. Like I said, mom should continue working facing a 20% tariff. that once existed between Letters Must Be Signed: All let- heard one television loves me best. with Brazilian officials to From 2012 to 2017, the the U.S. and Brazil. ters must be signed and contain an address or phone number of the writer so authenticity can be veri- More funding for Minnesota housing fied. Signatures must appear on let- WE’RE ALL EARS Senators Amy Klobuchar needs of our state’s most al efforts that support eco- ters published. The staff believes and Tina Smith announced vulnerable populations and nomic growth, community that there is greater credibility in that the Department of ensure that those facing revitalization and afford- letters signed in print and will not Housing and Urban eviction have the resources able housing across the withhold names of writers from Development (HUD) has they need to get through state.” publication. awarded Minnesota over this difficult time. I will This is the third distribu- Responses Invited: Letters crit- $25 million in Community continue working to ensure tion of Community ical of individuals or other entities Development Block Grant that safe and stable housing Development Block Grant may be shown to those individuals or representatives of those entities Your opinion is (CDBG) funding to help is available for all families (CDBG) funding as provid- Questions? low-income families and in Minnesota.” ed by the CARES Act. in advance of publication with an Comments? something Minnesota’s most vulnera- “We need to put real dol- Nationwide, the CARES Act invitation by newspaper staff for we always ble citizens, with a focus on lars into helping prevent, provided $5 billion in sup- response in the same issue as the Story Ideas? households facing a higher prepare for and respond to plemental CDBG funding to original letter. want to hear Corrections: If an error is made Let us know risk of eviction. COVID-19 in Minnesota,” prevent, prepare for, and “As Minnesotans contin- Smith said. "And that’s respond to the coronavirus. in news or advertising publication, how we're doing. the staff encourages readers to call ue to deal with the health exactly what this HUD previously announced it to our immediate attention by and economic impacts of the Community Development the first $2 billion in calling 681-4450. We will attempt coronavirus pandemic, it is Block Grant does. It will CARES Act CDBG funding to correct the error or clarify the more important than ever provide housing support to and the second tranche of misunderstanding in the next to ensure that all residents low- and moderate-income $1 billion, which was issue. have access to safe and families to help make ends required to be allocated just Deadline: The deadline for let- affordable housing,” meet during this time of to state and insular area 218-681-4450 • [email protected] ters to the editor is 10 a.m. on Klobuchar said. “This grant economic stress. It will also governments. Mondays. 324 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 funding will help meet the invest in a host of addition- Wednesday, September 16, 2020 CHURCH SCHEDULES Thief River Falls Times ~ 13 GVT shows support Lower interest rates to local schools available to farmers Water bottles and students in low-income households have reliable Many loans available tight and every little bit donated to schools access to the Internet for from the Minnesota counts,” Agriculture distance learning, home- Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Knowing this school year work, accessing educational Rural Finance Authority Petersen said. “We hope will look much different and resources and more. are now available at even this can make a difference present a variety of chal- GVT subscribers who lower interest rates. to their bottom line and lenges along the way, have children enrolled in Minnesota Management position them for success Garden Valley Technologies grades K-12 (including Pre- and Budget secured favor- down the road. wanted to come up with a K) and participate in the able rates for government The RFA offers low-inter- way to let schools in the Free and Reduced-Price bonds it recently sold, est loan programs to farm- service area know the Meals program are eligible allowing the RFA to cut ers for a wide variety of organization stands behind for a credit. 1.75% off its already-favor- activities. The RFA part- them. The Students First able rates for five different ners with local lenders to GVT started by donating Internet Discount was cre- loan categories: provide affordable credit to and delivering water bottles ated because all students • Livestock Expansion eligible farmers. To date, to each school in its service should have access to fast, Loan – rate reduced from over $270 million has been area. With water fountains reliable Internet service 4.25% to 2.5% invested in 2,959 participa- being shut off to avoid the • Restructure II Loan – tions by the RFA in these spread of germs, students whether they are learning Garden Valley Technologies board member Jim DeVries in class, at home or in a (left) presented the water bottle donation to Thief River rate reduced from 4.25% to programs. are being asked to bring hybrid setting due to the 2.5% This spring, the their own water bottle to Falls Public Schools, represented by Lincoln High School • Agricultural Improve- Legislature allocated an COVID-19 global pandemic. Principal Scott Brekke. (Submitted) school. GVT donated hun- GVT wants to do its part in ment Loan – rate reduced additional $50 million to dreds of water bottles to providing affordable inter- from 4% to 2.25% the RFA to replenish its local schools, so they can net service to families in • Beginning Farmer funding so that beginning provide an option to stu- need during this time. RUMMAGE SALE SIGNS Loan – rate reduced from farmers and those expand- dents without a water bot- 3.75% to 2% ing, restructuring, or trans- tle. Families wishing to par- DOUBLE SIDED REUSABLE PLASTIC ticipate in this program RUMMAGE SALE SIGNS W/METAL STAKES • Seller Assisted Loan – ferring their operations can Last week, GVT also must fill out the rate reduced from 3.75% to continue to take advantage announced its Students Confidentiality Release EA. 2% of these rates. First Internet Discount. Form and submit to their $7.50 “These lower rates mean Find out more about the GVT’s Students First local school. Release forms cheaper money is available different loan programs Internet Discount is an are available from local to Minnesota farmers to available through the RFA affordable Internet program schools or the GVT website. help them cash flow loans by visiting their web page. designed to help families 324 Main Ave N. Thief River Falls at a time when money is

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LeRoy Flickinger, Pastor Saturday, September 19: Mt. Worship service at 11 a.m. on even –––––––––– –––––––––– ST. joSePh’S CATholiC 1602 Pennington Ave., Olive Worship at 9 a.m. months, 9 a.m. on odd months. ouR SAviouR’S luTheRAn P.O. Box 522, Thief River Falls Service is broadcast on KTRF at 6 ChuRCh viking CovenAnT ChuRCh Phone: (218) 681-2300 Sunday, September 20: St. Petri ChuRCh – AFlC Fr. Bob Schreiner, Priest Rev. Jim Robberstad, Pastor Web: abundantlifetrf.com Worship at 8 a.m., Sunday school at p.m. Alex Amiot, Pastor 112 Edward Ave. N., Red Lake Falls Viking, MN Sundays: Service at 9:30 a.m.; 9:15 a.m.; Oak Park Sunday school –––––––––– 2075 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 253-2685 Phone: (218) 523-4735 Phone: (218) 681-4643 No Worship services until further Cell: (218) 201-0350 Coffee & Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; at 8:30 a.m., Worship with Wednesdays: Zoom studies at 7 FiRST PReSbyTeRiAn notice. No Worship until further notice. Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Communion at 9:45 a.m.; Nazareth p.m. on oursavioursaflctrf.com ChuRCh –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– Sunday school at 10 a.m., Worship Red Lake Falls, MN Sundays: Drive-in service at 9:30 beThlehem And at 11 a.m. No Worship services until further a.m., KTRF Radio at 8 a.m., Online ST. beRnARd’S viking luTheRAn PARiSh nAzAReTh luTheRAn –––––––––– notice. video sermons at oursaviour- CATholiC ChuRCh zion luTheRAn ChuRCh –––––––––– Father Rick Lambert, Pastor Pulpit Supply: Marilyn Grandstrand, Barb PARiSh – elCA saflctrf.com Price, Cindy Ellingson Cathie Rhodes, Pastor CommuniTy ChuRCh 105 Knight Avenue N., Thief River Falls goodRidge AReA –––––––––– 218-523-4995 202 Marshall Avenue, Holt nondenominATionAl Phone: (218) 681-3571 Box 39, Newfolden Curtis Jacobson, Senior Pastor luTheRAn PARiSh - elCA ReineR luTheRAn www.stbernardscc.org P.O. Box 37, Viking Saturdays: Worship services at 5 –––––––––– Bethlehem Office: (218) 874-7115 Highway 1 East, Thief River Falls FAiTh, ekelund, beThAny FRee ChuRCh – AFlC Nazareth Office: (218) 449-3856 Phone: (218) 681-2285 Kristin Ostercamp, Pastor Highway 1, 7 miles east of Goodridge p.m. oAk Ridge Parsonage: (218) 449-3431 No Worship services until further P.O. Box 157, Goodridge (218) 681-4643 Sundays: Worship at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 16: Phone: (218) 378-4191 luTheRAn ChuRCh notice. In person services are on hold. –––––––––– Thief River Falls Bethlehem office hours from 10 –––––––––– [email protected] Watch video sermons any time at Phone: (218) 681-1824 a.m. - 12 p.m., Nazareth Council at Wednesday, September 16: oursavioursaflctrf.com or on ST. john luTheRAn CoRneRSTone bAPTiST No Worship until further notice. 6:30 p.m., Joint Council at 7:30 Bethany outdoor Worship with Facebook at facebook.com/oursav- ChuRCh –––––––––– p.m. ChuRCh Communion at 7 p.m., bring a chair. missouri Synod Nathan Satchwill, Pastor iourstrf. To request sermon manu- Thursday, September 17: Sunday, September 20: Ekelund Pastor: Thomas L. Puffe WeSTAkeR FRee luTheRAn PO Box 816, Thief River Falls scripts to be mailed to you, call 681- 101 Pine Ave. S., Thief River Falls Nazareth office hours from 10 - using the facilities of Worship with Communion at 8:30 ChuRCh AFlC 4643, email Phone: (218) 681-4488 321 Minnesota Ave. E., Newfolden Faith Lutheran Brethren Church at 11:30 a.m., Bethlehem Bible Study a.m. and Facebook live at 9:30 a.m, [email protected], or Fridays: Bible study at 2 p.m. Phone: (218) 874-7925 at the park (weather permitting). 601 Dewey Avenue N, Thief River Falls Faith Formation at Ekelund at 10:30 Phone: (218) 689-2937 send a letter to P.O. Box 269 in Sundays: Worship at 10:45 a.m. Web: westakerfreelutheran.360unite.com Sunday, September 20: Bethlehem www.cornerstonetrf.org a.m., Grade 9 Zoom session at 7 Thief River Falls. –––––––––– Facebook: Westaker Free Lutheran Worship at 9 a.m., Nazareth facebook.com/cornerstonetrf p.m. –––––––––– Church Worship at 11 a.m., Confirmation No Worship services until further Tuesday, September 22: Psalms ST. PAuli luTheRAn Email: [email protected] Sunday, quilt raffle drawing notice. Bible Study Zoom at 7 p.m. RedeemeR luTheRAn ChuRCh elCA Trumpet of Truth: Sundays at 7 Tuesday, September 22: All –––––––––– –––––––––– ChuRCh – elCA Carl Hansen, Pastor p.m. on KTRF. Darrel Cory, Pastor P.O. Box 944, County Road 20 S. –––––––––– Pastors Zoom meeting at 10 a.m., eAgle’S vieW ChuRCh, immAnuel And ebenezeR 1300 Nora Street East, Thief River Falls Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-3390 Bishop Zoom meeting at 1 p.m. ouTReACh CenTeR luTheRAn PARiSh – elCA Web: http://historicstpauli.org zion luTheRAn ChuRCh – –––––––––– E-mail: [email protected] No Events At This Time: No Roger Schmitz, Pastor Jonathan Dodson, Pastor Live streaminng our worship elCA blACk RiveR luTheRAn 111 Fourth Street East, Thief River Falls P.O. Box 98, Plummer Sunday Worship or Sunday school Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor Phone: (218) 686-5962 Phone: (218) 465-4525 services, people can go to our web- until further notice. 505 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls ChuRCh No Worship services until further Sunday, September 20: Immanuel site at redeemertrf.org, click the link Phone: (218) 681-3296 Frank Ehling, Pastor –––––––––– Web: www.ziontrf.org Sheila Michaels, Pastor notice. Worship with Communion at 9 a.m., to be directed to our YouTube chan- ThRiving liFe ChuRCh No services or activities at 15952 110th Street SW, Red Lake Falls –––––––––– Ebenezer Worship with nel (Sundays at 9:30 p.m.). No Worship services until further Bulletins are also available on our Jim Binder, Pastor Zion until further notice. ePiPhAny STATion Communion at 7 p.m. Erskine Community Center Staff available for phone calls only - notice. Matty Towse, Lead Pastor website. –––––––––– 218-556-1545 9 a.m. -3 p.m. weekdays, (9 a.m. - –––––––––– Mary Sieckert, Interim Worship Leader –––––––––– www.thrivinglifemn.org Pete Lee, Discipleship Pastor immAnuel luTheRAn No Worship services until further 12 p.m. on Saturday) Zion office - CATholiC CommuniTieS 403 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls RiveR oF liFe ChuRCh ChuRCh - miSSouRi Synod Timothy Self, Pastor notice. 681-3296 oF bleSSed SACRAmenT, Web: www.epiphanystation.com Rev. Chris Rosebrough, Pastor E-Mail: [email protected] 1563 Highway 59 SE (Next to McDonalds) –––––––––– Appointments with pastor made by ST. edWARd, ST. joSePh Radium Thief River Falls Father George Noel, Pastor phone or email only Pastor Ale No Worship services until further Phone: (218) 681-9992 or 745-5604 Phone: (218) 681-1469 Phone: (218) 289-1735 TRiniTy luTheRAn ChuRCh notice. Sundays: Worship at 1 p.m., Bible www.riveroflifetrfmn.org 681-1866, 689-6021 or Email: [email protected] – elCA Blessed Sacrament: Mass on –––––––––– Study at 2:15 p.m. No Worship services until further Rev. John Voelker, Ph.D., Pastor [email protected] notice. Linda Kaushagen, Lay Visitation Sunday, September 20: Worship at Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at evAngeliCAl CovenAnT –––––––––– –––––––––– and Senior Outreach 8:30 a.m. and Cable 3 - KTRF 5 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. and live ChuRCh neWFolden evAngeliCAl 325 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls broadcast, possible Silver Creek streamed. Bert Foster, Senior Pastor FRee ChuRCh SevenTh-dAy AdvenTiST Phone: (218) 681-1310 St. Joeseph’s: Mass on Thursdays 1425 Third Street East, Thief River Falls Gary Barrett, Pastor ChuRCh www.trinitylutherantrf.org Worship at 10 a.m. at 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:30 Phone: (218) 681-4449 P.O. Box 86, Newfolden David Jahn, Pastor Sundays: Service is broadcasted at Monday, September 21: Parish Web: www.trfcovchurch.org Phone: (218) 874-8785 1024 Tindolph Ave. South, Thief River Falls a.m. www.facebook.com/trfcovchurch E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (218) 416-0178 10:30 a.m. on KTRF Radio 1230 nurse hours from 3 to 4:30 p.m. St. Edward’s: Mass on Fridays at Office E-Mail: [email protected] No Worship services until further No Worship services until further and Sjoberg’s Cable Channel 3. All Tuesday, September 22: Staff 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 9:45 a.m. Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. notice. notice. are welcome to tune in. meeting at 9:30 a.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. SENIOR HOUSING 420 LaBree Ave. N. Your Premier Thief River CENEX PETROLEUM PRODUCTS with services Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Senior Living Facility Falls AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES Phone: (218) 681-4331 Providing Independence Phone: 3rd & Atlantic FERTILIZER–LP GAS 681-3286 Fax: (218) 681-4534 and Quality Care 523 Arnold Ave. South 681-3512 TOWN & COUNTRY DELIVERIES www.johnsonfuneralservice.com Goodridge – 378-4146 Thief River Falls, MN 56701 1006 Greenwood St. E. • Thief River Falls • 218-681-1685

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by the school on hybrid learning Friday: Pulled pork on a bun, cream, salsa, cottage cheese, Heritage Center grilled cheese, coleslaw, frosted Challenger Elementary Thief River Falls cake School days coleslaw fresh veggies Grab-n-Go Options: #1 Un- –––––––––– Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat Monday: Cook’s choice Tuesday: Pancakes, sausage, Thief River Falls Tuesday: Meat loaf, baked po- fried potatoes, syrup, canned Milk and fruit is served with crustable. #2 Meat & cheese Viking Elementary sauce, breadsticks, vegetable, sandwich. #3 Chef salad School garlic toast tatoes, sour cream, stewed toma- fruit, margarine all meals. Juice served with toes, tropical fruit Wednesday: Sloppy joe, pasta breakfast. Carroteenies, celery Breakfast All breakfast and lunches Wednesday: BBQs on a whole Mondays - Wednesday: served with juice, low fat/fat free grain bun, potato salad, baked Wednesday: Pulled pork sand- salad, mixed veggies, fresh fruit, sticks, cucumbers, or garden wich, coleslaw, potato wedges, hamburger bun, margarine peas offered each day with ranch Breakfast egg pizza milk, and fruit. All bread prod- beans, chips Thursdays - Fridays: Cinna- ucts served are whole grains. An Thursday: Cheesy bread with sherbert Thursday: Chicken chow packet. Breakfast prices: Stu- Thursday: Sausage and egg mein, green beans, canned fruit, dents $1.50; reduced Free. Lunch mon roll alternative of cereal is available pizza sauce, lettuce salad, fresh Lunch at every breakfast. vegetables, cottage cheese bake, cheesy hash browns, peas, wheat bread, homemade cookie, prices: Students $2.80; reduced fruited Jell-O margarine Free. Monday - Wednesday: Breakfast Friday: Hot subs, chips, fresh Chicken tenders, creamy Monday: Toast, cereal veggies Friday: Chicken salad on a Friday: Meatloaf, baked po- Breakfast bun, macaroni salad, marinated tato, corn, brownie, homemade Mondays: Breakfast pizza coleslaw, dinner roll Tuesday: Bagel, yogurt –––––––––– Thursday - Friday: French Wednesday: Trix cereal bar Lafayette High School vegetables, salad, fruit salad roll, margarine and sour cream Tuesdays: Pancake on a stick, –––––––– –––––––––– sausage patty bread pizza with marinara sauce, Thursday: Cinnamon roll Red Lake Falls Wednesdays: Breakfast sand- side salad Friday: Cereal All meals are served with fruit Meals on Wheels LSS Senior Meals –––––––––– Lunch and milk. All breakfasts are Thief River Falls Viking and Holt wich Meals on Wheels will deliver Thursdays: Mini waffles Goodridge Schools Monday: Hot ham and cheese, served with juice. All lunches are Senior meals are served every Goodridge corn served with fresh vegetables and meals Monday through Friday, weekday. To make a Viking or Fridays: Cinnamon roll including holidays. For more Lunch Milk and fruit is served with Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat fruit choice. Holt meal reservation or to re- all meals. Juice is served with all sauce, fresh veggies Breakfast information, call (218) 681- ceive a menu, please call (218) Monday: Chicken chunks, po- 6861. Low fat milk served tato smiles, steamed baby carrots breakfasts. Salad bar served at Wednesday: Baked potato, Monday - Friday: Grab-n-Go 874-7137. Viking meals avail- every lunch. ham, cheese, broccoli breakfast with all meals. able as home delivery only. Tuesday: Spaghetti hotdish, Monday: Chili, cracker, green beans, garlic toast Breakfast Thursday: Chicken fajitas, Lunch Wednesday: Hot ham and Monday: Breakfast pizza green beans Monday- Friday: Sack lunch cheese on a bun, sweet potato Tuesday: Blueberry muffin, Friday: Corn dog, baked beans –––––––––– gems cereal –––––––––– St. Bernard’s Discovery Place Thursday: Chicken alfredo, Wednesday: Yogurt parfait, Red Lake Thief River Falls steamed broccoli, breadstick granola or cereal County Central Milk and fruit is served with Friday: Big daddy primo Thursday: Breakfast pizza Elementary School all meals. Juice is served with Milk is served with all meals. Lunch pizza, side salad, dressing cup Friday: Doughnuts Plummer breakfast. Breakfast Monday: Hamburger gravy, –––––––––– Lunch Milk and fruit is served with Breakfast Monday: Chex, whole wheat mashed potatoes, carrots, Franklin Middle School Monday: Orange chicken, all meals. Bread, cereal and juice Monday: French toast sticks toast, apple juice pineapple, bread and butter Thief River Falls brown rice, vegetables, apples is served with breakfast. Tuesday: Cereal choice, toast Tuesday: Corn Flakes, whole Tuesday: Macaroni and Milk, fruit and vegetables are Tuesday: Cold sub sandwich, Breakfast Wednesday: Breakfast bar, wheat toast, grape juice cheese with ham casserole, green available with all meals. Juice nachos with cheese, mini carrots Monday: Sausage and egg egg, sausage, cheese Wednesday: Rice Krispies, beans, bread and butter, pears served with breakfast. Breakfast Wednesday: Taco in a bag, patty Thursday: Cinnamon roll whole wheat toast, orange juice Wednesday: Chili, crackers, prices: Students $1.60; reduced cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, apple- Tuesday: Nutrigrain bar Friday: Cereal choice, toast Thursday: French toast with cheese sandwich, pineapple Free. Lunch prices: Students sauce Wednesday: Banana bread Lunch syrup, apple juice Thursday: Tuna noodle casse- $2.85; reduced Free. Thursday: Corn dog, baked Thursday: Long john Monday: BBQs, nacho chips, Friday: Kix, whole wheat role, peas, peaches, bread and Meal Rotation is based on beans, cold veggies Friday: French toast cucumbers and carrot sticks, toast, orange juice butter your student’s in-school days. A Friday: Meat gravy over Lunch raisins Friday: Sloppy Joe on a bun, grab-n-go meal will be provided mashed potatoes, green beans, Monday: Meatballs, mashed Tuesday: Beef stew, Romaine tater tots, pickles, fruit cocktail by the school on hybrid learning dinner roll potatoes and gravy, carrots, but- lettuce, tomatoes, bananas days. –––––––––– ter bread Wednesday: Chicken drum- Grab-n-Go Options: #1 Un- Marshall County Tuesday: French toast, sticks, mashed potatoes and crustable. #2 Meat & cheese Central School sausage patty, green beans, yo- gravy, squash, mixed fruit sauce Answers to last week’s puzzles sandwich. #3 Chef salad meal Newfolden gurt Thursday: Chili, grilled Breakfast All breakfast and lunches Wednesday: Fish sticks, tarter cheese, red peppers and broccoli, Mondays - Wednesday: served with juice, low fat/fat-free sauce, smiley potatoes, beets, applesauce Breakfast egg pizza milk and fruit. All bread products peanut butter and jelly sandwich Friday: Orange chicken, sea- Thursdays - Fridays: Cinna- served are whole grains. An al- Thursday: Sub sandwich, let- soned rice, country vegetables, mon roll ternative of cereal is available tuce, tomato, pickles, hash- mixed fruit sauce Lunch every breakfast. browns, veggie cup –––––––––– Monday - Wednesday: Breakfast Friday: Hot dog on a bun, St. John Lutheran Chicken tenders, creamy Monday: Cereal, cheese stick baked beans, chips, dixie cup School coleslaw, dinner roll Tuesday: Breakfast roll, hard –––––––––– Thief River Falls Thursday - Friday: French boiled egg Red Lake Milk & fruit is served with all bread pizza with marinara sauce, Wednesday: Granola bar, yo- County Central meals. side salad gurt High School Lunch –––––––––– Thursday: Pancakes, cottage Milk and fruit is served with Monday: Chicken tenders, Lincoln High School cheese all meals. Bread, cereal and juice tator tots Thief River Falls Friday: Cereal, cheese stick is served with breakfast. Tuesday: Uncrustable PB&J, Milk, fruit and vegetables are Lunch Breakfast celery and carrot sticks, ranch available with all meals. Juice Monday: Orange chicken, Monday: Apple turnover dressing packet served with breakfast. Breakfast rice, peas Tuesday: French toast with Wednesday: Classic hero sub, Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into Tuesday: Tater tot hotdish, syrup Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips, nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 prices: Students $1.65; reduced must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear Free. Lunch prices: Students corn, dinner roll Wednesday: Toast pickled beets only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the $2.95; reduced Free. Wednesday: Polish sausage on Thursday: Breakfast burrito Thursday: French bread pizza, order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric a bun, baked beans, chips Friday: Cinnamon rolls side salad clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you Meal Rotation is based on name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! your student’s in-school days. A Thursday: Philly steak sand- Lunch Friday: Mini corn dogs, side grab-n-go meal will be provided wich, fresh peppers Monday: Quesadilla with sour salad

Newfolden American Legion Post 427 led the annual Newfolden Newfest Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Dean Weber of Underdahl Hardware Hank handed out candy There were about 50 parade entries this year. during the Newfolden Newfest Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS Thief River Falls Times ~ 15

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Fill out an application at: Apply In Person Hugo’s #7, 215 Pennington Ave 209 Brooks Ave. N., Thief River Falls Thief River Falls, MN 56701 American State Agency, an independent insurance aliate of Ameri- can State Bank of Grygla, has an immediate opening for an Insurance Professional for the sale and service of risk management products sup- porng the needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will have 3+ Technology Coordinator Business Office Generalist II years of experience in mulple lines of insurance, have knowledge of North Valley Health Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Red Lake County Central Elementary School in Plummer, MN has a Business Office Generalist II to join our team. This position will involve the agriculture industry, be a movated self-starter; and possess great full-time technology coordinator position open for the 2020-2021 integrity with a customer service mentality. Insurance industry expe- learning every aspect of the business office, including charge entry, school year. billing/collections, scheduling and reception. Candidate must be rience is desirable, but lack of experience is not a disqualicaon for enthusiastic, dependable and willing to work both independently the posion. A compeve salary and benets package to include PTO, Interested candidates must submit the following: and collaboratively. Prior experience preferred but will train. group health, 401k and long-term disability will be provided to the suc- • District Application • Letter of Application • Resume Applications will be accepted until September 18th. cessful applicant. Please provide a current resume with references to: • Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendation American State Bank, 102 S Main Ave. , Grygla, MN 56727, or by email Please email cover letter and resumé to to [email protected] . Applicaons will be accepted through Applicants interested in the position should submit [email protected] or mail to September 18, 2020. American State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Em- their completed application materials to: North Valley Health Center, Attn: Human Resources Mr. Andrew Fougner, Principal ployer. G24-26C 300 W. Good Samaritan Drive, Warren, MN 56762 Red Lake County Central Elementary PO Box 7, Plummer, MN 56748 218-465-4222 Equal Opportunity Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employer Application forms are available at www.rlcc2906.org ISD 2906 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. 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To learn more, call or visit us online today: To learn more, call or visit us online today: or at the City Administrator’s Office. 218-681-7930 Applications accepted until Noon on October 7, 2020 at 218-681-7930 the City Administrator’s Office, PO Box 528, DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM Thief River Falls, MN 56701. ©2020 Digi-Key Electroncis. Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ©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. The City of Thief River Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ENVIRONMENTAL 16 ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, September 16, 2020 SERVICES MANAGER Valley Home Assisted Living and Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted For Rent Memory Care is looking for a full-time WARNER FARMS is looking for Looking for EMPLOYEE to WRAP GREATER MN MANAGEMENT: 1 & Environmental Services Manager. This position will be responsible for TRUCK DRIVERS for upcoming and TRIM MEAT. Wage dependant 2 bedroom apartments available in managing Laundry, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments and staff. beet season. Must have valid drivers on ability. Guaranteed 40+ hours. Co-Op Oil Assn. Summerfield townhomes. SUM- This position will be responsible for some equipment repairs, covering for license and experience driving truck. Contact Jay at 218-874-7355. 55tfc MERFIELD of NEWFOLDEN: 2- employee absences, preventative maintenance tasks, training, hiring, etc. Call 701-740-5815 for more infor- ~Middle River~ bedroom apartment available. mation. T2t77p Amenities include washer/dryer, Interested applicants may pick up an application at Valley Assisted Living Help Wanted dishwasher, microwave, range, or submit their resume to Angela Malone, Customer Relations Specialist, HELP WANTED C-STORE refrigerator, central air. Heat included at 523 Arnold Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 in rent. Garages available. 218-681- Production Workers at TRF MANAGER 68tfc or send resume to [email protected]. Pallet, making wood pallets Daytime 5194 ~ www.gmmco.org and crates. Experience preferred, Call for Specials Call Dan at 218-689-0508 or AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN but willing to train. Evening Must be dependable Oakwood Homes We are a Chevrolet dealership looking WANTED: Sugar Beet Truck Driver in Karlstad needed starting October 1. Semis Customer service work and hard working. Prairie Rose Apartments for a person to work in our body shop. and triple axle experience preferred. in Red Lake Falls Excellent pay and equipment. Wages depending on Great Opportunity for person looking to continue Are accepting applications Housing available. Potential to Pick up an application today experience. for upcoming available units. a career as an Auto Body Technician. stay on until freeze-up if desired. Contact Steve McGlynn 701-360- at our service counter. Certain restrictions apply Excellent Pay & Benefits Package. Contact Tom 218-681-4820 5055. 2P8t77p Petro Pumper • Hwy 1 & 59 Stop in today for Contact your application DW Jones FAMILY Management 218-222-3311 218-547-3307 BOWL or online at www.dwjonesmanagement.com is hiring! HELP WANTED: Truck driver for Northwest Beverage Inc. is looking for a HELP WANTED for BEET HAR- Equal Housing Opportunity Most positions sugar beet harvest. Call 701-741- VEST starting October 1st. Truck 0318. P4t78p drivers needed. RV hookups avail- Delivery/Driver Salesperson to work available CREATING able. Paying $25 per hour. Call Paul BETTER LIVING Full-Time Weekdays immediately. for more info, 218-991-2263. Must have good driving record and be able to lift and move 160 lb kegs 13t79p HIRING is APARTMENT FOR RENT: Above using a handcart. Experience with operating a forklift is helpful, CDL Mail applications to: Farmers Co-op Grain and Seed Quiet, non-smoking seeking local Ace Hardware. preferred but not required. Competitive wages, commission, health TRUCK DRIVERS: single person. No pets. 3455 Laurel Drive CDL required, must have current or Studio and insurance, retirement plan, holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Full-Time Welder . Call Ron 218- be able to pass DOT physical. 1 bedroom available Bemidji, MN 56601 684-5318. 46tfc Please apply in person at • Part-Time Janitor Please call Danny Miller @ 218-681- or call Steve Vosika 6283 or 701-741-1189. 81tfc 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR Pay Depending RENT: In quiet 4-plex. Heat, water NORTHWEST BEVERAGE 218-766-7767 1320 Greenwood Street West on Experience For Rent paid, $700/month and $600 in Thief River Falls deposit. References required, no WANTED: Semi-truck drivers for Apply at STUDIO APARTMENTS in TRF: All smoking, no pets, washer and dryer sugar beet harvest, beginning Oct. utilities included, $370/mo. Must on site. Call 218-689-3997. P4t75p 1. NW MN, housing and meals pro- Lindholm pass background/credit check. Call vided. Call 218-843-5000. 2P8t78p 218-686-7321 or email sunrisea- Paraprofessional Position Welding [email protected] Rummage Sales Red Lake County Central Elementary is accepting 1325 N. Main Ave. MULTI-PARTY SALE: 115 Co-Op Oil Assn. Thief River Falls, MN Woodland Court; Thursday 9/17 3- applications for a Special Education 7, Friday 9/18 2-5, Saturday 9/19 7- Please follow CDC Sherwood Park 10. Toddler and adult clothing, Paraprofessional for the 2020-2021 school year. ~Middle River~ guidelines and wear a bassinet, desk, TV stand, wood mask when picking Townhomes chairs, household, home decor, lug- C-STORE CLERK up application. & Greenwood Terrace gage, small appliances, toys puz- Position is open until filled. Must be dependable zles, books, many misc. 2t75p NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Apartments and hard working in Thief River Falls GARAGE SALE: 626 Van Rooy Interested candidates should HELP WANTED: Beet truck driver. Drive; Saturday, September 19, 8- Call 218-289-0066 (UPDATED Are accepting applications 2. Dishes, pots, pans, comforter contact Andrew Fougner, Stop in today for PHONE NUMBER). P4t77p for available units. (red), men’s slacks, shoes, Beanie Babies, Bissel vacuum (never used), Principal, at 218-465-4222 your application Certain restrictions apply Oster Kitchen Center (food prepara- Contact DW Jones tion appliance) w/ many attach- ISD 2906 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. For questions call ments, small camping grill/stove, Management propane, microwaves (2), picture Shannon frames, Tiffany (reproduction) ceiling 218-547-3307 light, misc. items. 3t76p 218-222-3311 or online at GARAGE SALE at 1210 Arnold Come work with an www.dwjonesmanagement.com Ave. N. Fri., Sept. 18 and Sat., Sept. 19 - 9:00a.m. Small Rototiller, AMAZING & CARING Hugo’s Family Marketplace Trilogy Ag Group in Argyle, MN is CREATING furniture, TV, microwave, electronics, group of people! is now accepting applications for seeking immediate positions for BETTER LIVING Avon, clothing (adults and young Valley Assisted Living offers paid breaks, free employee meals, paid Caribou men), pint and jelly jars, lots of misc. in-house training and working with incredible caring people! As well as, our upcoming Fertilizer Season. competitive wages and other perks! Coffee • Tandem Truck Drivers SPACIOUS 2-BEDROOM APT: Machinery W/D, heat/water paid, non-HUD, no 1978 L2 GLEANER COMBINE: Big We are currently looking for: engine, good condition. Manager • Floater Operators pets/smoking, deposit/refs/lease. 1976 M RESIDENT AIDES • Shop Help CALL do not text: 218-689-7029. GLEANER COMBINE: Needs some P4t75p work, good machine. (2) PICKUP Part-Time 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm Strong in customer service, ability • Day to Day Operations HEADS; (1) 320 FLEX HEAD; (1) Part-Time 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm to teach and work with fellow MOBILE HOME with washer and 20FT rigid straight head; (1) 435 associates, organizational skills. All potential applicants are subject to dryer: First & last month’s rent, no corn head; All to fit LM Gleaner MEDICATION AIDES Experience helpful, but not a pre-employment drug screening pets. Call 218-686-8774. P4t75p combines. Red Lake Falls: 218-689- necessary. We will train the right and background check. 3410. Make an offer! P4t77p Full-Time 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm person. These positions require an every other weekend and holiday rotation. Pick up application at Apply in person to: Country Acres Interested applicants may pick up an application at Valley Assisted Living Hugo’s Customer Service Trilogy Ag TELEHANDLER or submit their resume to the Business Office at 523 Arnold Avenue Thief River Falls Apartments South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 or email to [email protected] 804 Atlantic Ave, Argyle RENTALS or call Two bedroom remodeled 218-437-6634 apartments. Five minutes from Digi-Key and Arctic Cat. Quiet and well- Northern Motors maintained building. Gehl DL-6H – 40' Booms, The Chevy-Buick store 6000 pound lift capacity, in Thief River Falls Call 218-681-3370 or Forks and Basket Avail- is looking for a able go to countryacres Manitou MTL6301 SHOP apartmentstrf.com 20' Lift Height, 6600 HAND/CAR for more information. Pound Lift Capacity WASHER Northern Motors is looking for No pets. Non-HUD. a reliable individual to -Clean Service Dept LARGE 2-BEDROOM Apartment: -Wash Vehicles $565-$640, Heat paid, no pets, 1- 17270 US Highway 59 year lease. Call 320-321-4690. Thief River Falls -Deliver Vehicles 80tfc Must have Valid Drivers 218-681-1997 License IMMEDIATE OPENINGS @ Bendel Apartments in Stephen, MN: 1- www.nelsoneqp.com Afternoons M-F and 2-bedroom apartments, on-site laundry available. Rent is based on See or Call Tom at 30% of your monthly adjusted gross income. For applications and qualifi- Northern Motors cations, contact Bruce @ 701-740- Pets NEW & PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE in Thief River Falls 0556 or Nicole @ 218-751-6881 ext. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES FOR 218-681-4820 4 ~ An Equal Housing Opportunity SALE: Four black males, one New 2020 FD140, 40' Used 2007 FD70, 40' 16t84p blonde female; have shots and are ready to go, in Gully, $1,000. Call New 2020 FD140, 40' Used 2006 974 Flexdraper, 36' 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR 218-280-4688. P4t75p RENT: In TRF. Upstairs, no pets, Used 2016 FD75, 40' Used 2006 974 Flexdraper, 36' KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY: 8 weeks 17270 US Highway 59, Thief River Falls 1112 3rd St W, Thief River Falls deposit required. Rent $600/month, Used 2015 FD75, 40' Used 2003 John Deere 635F all utilities paid. Call 218-469-2285. old, very playful, litter box trained. 218-681-1997 • www.nelsoneqp.com Call 218-686-5916. P4t77p GREAT APARTMENT LIVING AT NORTHLAND VILLAGE Miscellaneous Couples? Singles? Roommates? TICKET ROLLS! 2,000 per roll, sin- We have the perfect “School-Work” Combo Living waiting for you! gle and double rolls. The Times, 324 Does someone work full-time while the other goes to school full-time? Main Ave. N., TRF, 681-4450. Are you a single parent? Roommates who are employed full-time? ALUMINUM SHEETS The opportunities are here. 23x35”, 0.008” thick, 75¢ each. Available at The Times, 324 Main Avenue North, TRF. (Call ahead to NORTHLAND VILLAGE OFFERS check availability and for large quan- 1 Bed $517/Mo 2 Beds $626/mo 3 Beds $704/mo tities.) Call 218-681-4450. 89tfe Utilities Included. Income Restrictions Apply. Applications Available Onsite. Contact Croix Management • 651-465-6841 Tools SNAP-ON TORQUE WRENCH for Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. Equal Housing Employer. sale: Like new, very little use. Call Jake 218-686-9435. 2t75p

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the Decedent’s estate. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEAR- Vehicles/Accessories If written objections are received, a ING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL Medical professionals urge 2013 RAM 1500 CREW CAB: 4- court date will be scheduled. PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINT- wheel drive, 5.7 hemi engine, 6- Notice is further given that, subject MENT OF PERsONAL REPREsENTA- speed automatic transmission, tow- to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors TIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORs ing package, bed liner, running having claims against the Decedent's It is Ordered and Notice is hereby keeping kids home when sick boards, back-up camera, 20” alloy estate are required to present the claims given that on the 22nd day of September, wheels, air cond., fiberglass box top- to the personal representative or to the 2020, at 9:30 o'clock A.M., a hearing will per, excellent shape, 89,000 miles, Court within four (4) months after the be held in this Court at Pennington Keeping kids home will protect most of all families – to $18,000 firm. 218-686-0149. 2t76p date of this notice or the claims will be County, Minnesota, on a petition for the keep our children, their barred. formal probate of an instrument purport- BY THE COURT ing to be decedent's Will dated other students, staff and communi- beloved child care and Custom services Dated: September 1, 2020 December 22, 2008 and for the appoint- school staff, and our com- PROFESSIONAL REMODELING /s/ Tamara Yon ment of Richard Vicente, whose address ty residents from COVID-19 munities safe.” AND FLOORING/SHINGLING/ SID- Judge of District Court is 219 Maple Ave N, Thief River Falls, Many schools across the ING WORK/HANDYMAN: In Thief /s/ Kathy Narlock MN 56701, as personal representative of state are operating on a River Falls and surrounding areas. Court Administrator the decedent's estate in a supervised With school officially son.” Call 218-686-5297, 218-686-2538. Ihle sparby & Haase PA administration. underway across the state For those who do not hybrid model of some in- 2P8t76p Delray Sparby, MN# 0183398 Any objections to the petition must of Minnesota, medical pro- know if they have been person instruction and 312 North Main Ave., PO Box 574 be raised at the hearing or filed with the fessionals are urging par- exposed to a confirmed case some distance learning, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is while others are opening Custom Combining 218-681-7373; fax: 218-681-7375 proper and no objections are filed or ents to be informed and of COVID-19, but are feel- e-mail: [email protected] raised, the personal representative will aware of the guidelines for ing sick – this guidance pro- with a totally in-person or Soybeans ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER be appointed with full power to adminis- when their children can vides direction on when to distance learning model. In –––––––––– ter the decedent's estate, including the attend or need to stay home stay home and for how long just the first opening weeks, Hourly or per acre September 16, 23, 2020 power to collect all assets; pay all legal school officials are already sTATE OF MINNEsOTA debts, claims, taxes and expenses; sell from school or child care. based on symptoms. Call 2218--227777--00002218 COUNTY OF PENNINGTON real and personal property; and do all The COVID-19 attendance MDH tracks all cases reporting issues of families DIsTRICT COURT necessary acts for the decedent's estate. and exclusion guidance for where an individual attend- feeling confused and hear- CHUCK’S PAINTING ♦ Interior ♦ 30 NINTH JUDICIAL DIsTRICT Notice is further given that, subject ing conflicting messages on PROBATE DIVIsION to Minn. Stat. §524.3-801, ALL CREDI- school, child care and youth ed a child care, school, or years experience ♦ Reasonable programming lays out a other youth setting prior to when their kids can attend rates ♦ Call 218-253-4007 2t75p Court File No. 57-PR-20-546 TORS having claims against decedent's Estate of estate are required to present the claims number of scenarios and testing positive for COVID- in-person. Marlene J. Snetting, to the personal representative or to the appropriate steps for chil- 19. Of those licensed child “We really need families Decedent. Court within four (4) months after the dren, students, or staff. care centers, certified cen- to take the guidance on NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING date of this notice or the claims will be when to stay home serious- ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF barred. “Staying home when you ters, summer day camps, WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PER- Dated: September 3, 2020 feel sick or have been and school-age care pro- ly,” said Deb Mehr, presi- sONAL REPREsENTATIVE AND /s/ Tamara Yon exposed are some of the best grams with cases that were dent of the School Nurse NOTICE TO CREDITORs Judge of District Court defenses we have against operating prior to the start Organization of Minnesota. It is Ordered and Notice is given /s/ Kathy Narlock COVID-19. The exclusion of the school year, 70% only “School nurses, administra- Commercial that on October 6th, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., a Court Administrator tors, teachers, and staff, - & hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Lawrence A. McDowell guidance helps people had one confirmed case. Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls, WURST & McDOWELL, LTD. understand when they need “Our experience in child we’re all here to be your Household Minnesota, Minnesota, for the formal pro- Professional Building to keep their children home care over the summer has partner in keeping everyone Appliance Repair bate of an instrument purporting to be the P. O. Box 653 from school or child care,” shown how effective these safe. But when families dis- Will of the Decedent dated, February 26, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 regard the guidance, it puts Austin Przybylski 2015, and codicils to the will, dated May Attorney Reg. No. 7018X said Kris Ehresmann, infec- actions can be to keep kids 20, 2016, (“Will”), and for the appoint- (218) 681-3111 tious disease director at healthy and centers in oper- our school communities in a [email protected] difficult place, and ulti- Thief River Falls, MN ment of Cheryl Snetting, whose address Minnesota Department of ation,” said Susan is PO Box 248, Thief River Falls, MN, Health (MDH). “Whether Klammer, lead epidemiolo- mately can lead to more 56701 as Personal Representative of the exposure and more spread. Estate of the Decedent in a supervised it’s parents and families, or gist for child care and administration. Any objections to the peti- teachers and child care schools. “We know it’s not It’s important that we all tion must be filed with the Court prior to or Child Passenger staff, the attendance and easy for parents - or our stu- work together this school LEGALs raised at the hearing. If proper and if no year to prioritize the health September 9, 16, 2020 exclusion guidance and dents - who suddenly need objections are filed or raised, the Safety Week home screening tool is a to keep their children home and safety of our students sTATE OF MINNEsOTA Personal Representative will be appoint- and school staff.” COUNTY OF PENNINGTON ed with full power to administer the is Sept. 20-26 proven prevention method for up to two weeks, but it is DIsTRICT COURT Estate including the power to collect all to stop spread in our child a proven tool to help pre- The COVID-19 Decision NINTH JUDICIAL DIsTRICT assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, cares and schools.” vent spread and keep all of Tree for People in Schools, PROBATE DIVIsION taxes and expenses, to sell real and per- Inter-County Nursing Ehresmann said MDH us safe. This will be critical Youth, and Child Care Court File No. 57-PR-20-541 sonal property, and to do all necessary reminds area residents that In Re: Estate of acts for the Estate. collaborated with the to keeping children with the Programs includes a full list Erling H. Lian, Notice is also given that (subject to Child Passenger Safety Minnesota Medical opportunity to learn in-per- of the more common and Decedent. Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) Week is Sept. 20-26 and to Association and the son in our schools.” less common symptoms NOTICE OF AND ORDER ON PETI- all creditors having claims against the take steps to protect their Minnesota chapter of the “Pediatricians and med- associated with COVID-19, TION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF Estate are required to present the claims families. as well as guidance for indi- WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PER- to the Personal Representative or to the American Academy of ical leaders worked with sONAL REP. AND NOTICE TO CREDI- Court Administrator within four months The National Highway Pediatrics, to develop this MDH on the guidance, and viduals and their siblings or TORs after the date of this Notice or the claims Traffic Safety guidance. First published we are grateful for the part- household contacts. MDH It is Ordered and Notice is given will be barred. Administration recom- earlier in the year, it was nership,” said Dr. Singh, has also developed two that a petition was filed with this Court for Dated: September 3, 2020 mends keeping children additional parent-friendly the formal probate of an instrument pur- /s/ Tamara Yon refined in late summer chair of pediatrics for Park porting to be the Decedent's Will dated Judge of District Court rear-facing as long as possi- ahead of the start of the fall Nicollet and co-lead of the resources to help navigate January 7, 2014, and for the appointment Attorney for Petitioner ble, up to the top height or school year. HealthPartners and Park when children should stay of Marilyn E. McKee, 502 Chippewa Nathan Haase weight limit allowed by the “The biggest thing we Nicollet Children’s Health home: Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN Ihle Sparby & Haase PA particular seat. Once a • C O V I D - 1 9 56701, as personal representatives of 312 Main Avenue North want people to understand Initiative. “As a board mem- the Decedent's estate in an unsupervised Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 child outgrows the rear-fac- is that any Minnesotan – ber with the Minnesota Attendance Guide for administration. Attorney License No: 0395394 ing car seat, the next step is including children – who chapter of the American Parents and Families (PDF) Any objections to the petition Telephone: (218) 681-7373 a forward-facing car seat has been exposed to a con- Academy of Pediatrics and - Guide for parents and must be raised by written statement FAX: (218) 671-7375 with a harness and a tether. firmed case of COVID-19 a practicing pediatrician, I families to understand before september 29, 2020. Such Email: [email protected] When your child exceeds objection should be filed with this Court –––––––––– needs to stay home for a stand by this guidance. As a when children can attend or mailed to Ihle Sparby & Haase PA, PO September 9, 16, 2020 the weight or height limits minimum of 14 days,” said mom of two school-aged school, youth programs, and Box 574, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. If sTATE OF MINNEsOTA for their forward-facing car Ehresmann. “You can’t test children, I know personally child care during COVID- the petition is proper and no written COUNTY OF PENNINGTON seat, it may be time for a out of quarantine after an that this is not easy on fam- 19. objections are filed or raised, the petition DIsTRICT COURT booster seat. This should be • Home Screening will be granted and the personal repre- NINTH JUDICIAL DIsTRICT exposure. There’s no way to ilies to adjust to these dis- sentative will be appointed with the full PROBATE DIVIsION the next step before a child shorten the incubation peri- ruptions and try to balance Tool for COVID-19 power to administer the Decedent’s Court File No. 57-PR-20-547 is ready to wear an adult od. So how you spend your work, but this fall and win- Symptoms (PDF) - Home estate, including the power to collect all In Re: Estate of seat belt alone. Call our car time outside of school has a ter is going to look different. screening tool for parents assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, Marsha Ann Vicente, seat technician if you have and guardians related to and expenses; sell real and personal f/k/a Marsha Ann Jorde, direct impact on your abili- We have to work together – property; and do all necessary acts for Deceased. questions. ty to attend school in-per- doctors, public health, and COVID-19.

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Jim Hanson, a veteran, recently received a quilt from the Red, White and Blue Quilters. (Submitted)

A quilt was recently presented by the Red, White and Blue Quilters to veteran Dean Dupont. (Submitted) Donald Grahn, a veteran, recently received a quilt from the Red, White and Blue Quilters. (Submitted)

The Red, White and Blue Quilters recently presented a quilt Kenny Olson, a veteran, recently received a quilt from the Matt Kuznia, a veteran, recently received a quilt from the to veteran Steve Wigand. (Submitted) Red, White and Blue Quilters. (Submitted) Red, White and Blue Quilters. (Submitted)

A safe economic boost for Minnesota

Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project will create thousands It will bring extra county tax revenue for many years to come. of family-supporting jobs. And it will mean a secure and steady supply of North American oil that fuels Minnesotans’ quality of life. This project is a $2.6 billion private investment in the state of Minnesota—an economic boost for local communities We’re focused on safety. And we’re ready to get to work. during construction. Learn more at enbridge.com/Line3US. Tribal communities will beneﬁt directly from $100 million in Tribal-aliated work opportunities—including training, contracting, procurement and hiring from Tribes.