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Sports - Page 1B EDNESDA W Y, MAY 19 , 2021 $ 00 1 Volume 110, Number 20 • www.trftimes.com Newsstand Price Music, racing and crashing featured in front of the grandstand at the Pennington County Fair by David Hill with action. It all begins on classic ’80s rock, creates an motocross race on Friday, a race like this go on, espe- strider races, and electric Editor July 15 with performances instant party scene where July 16, will thrill crowds in cially because they have to bike races during intermis- by Shell Shock and Rock friends raise their glasses the grandstand. build the track overnight sion. Are you ready to party Godz. and sing along to their fa- Dylan Langevin, who has and be ready for the show. For more information, and wreck stuff? That’s a fig- Shell Shock is northern vorite songs – all night long. been racing all his life and Langevin said Jeff Olson call Langevin at 689-5907. ure of speech, of course, and Minnesota's premier classic Rock Godz features music has been running the Green- from Olson Construction has Baja Racing in no way meant as encour- rock band. The band consists from all of your favorites, in- bush motocross races for been a huge help. He said he “Truly, rubbing is racing,” agement to do anything un- of four seasoned musicians cluding Def Leppard, Bon three years, will be in charge couldn’t ask for a better guy said Dan Vandeventer. Sat- lawful. But, following a year that have come together to Jovi, Cinderella, Motley of the motocross race during to be in his corner with all urday, July 17, the St. Hi- of COVID restrictions, there play music and have a great Crue, Journey, Guns N’ the Pennington County Fair. his equipment needs to put laire Lions Club will present is a fun and safe way to time! Their performance be- Roses, AC/DC, Poison, “Every year,” said Langevin on a show for the hometown Baja Races, beginning at party and watch stuff get gins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Prince, Ozzy, Led Zeppelin, of the Greenbush races, “we crowd. 2:30 p.m. wrecked, and in the process, July 15. Quiet Riot, Bullet Boys, get better and better, and The race will feature 22 Baja racing is described work off some of the frustra- Beginning at 8 p.m. the Slaughter, Steel Panther … now I’m going to be given classes, with two heats and as grassroots racing. Vande- tion of a long year. You’ll find Rock Godz will perform. A and many more. the chance to run a race in a final in each class with rac- venter of the St. Hilaire it at the Pennington County Rock Godz performance Motocross front of my hometown at the ers ranging in age from 4 to Lions Club, the sponsoring Fair. takes the audience on an It has been a long time Fair. It’s pretty exciting for 40. There will also be a dash organization, said it’s basic The grandstand line-up over-the-top, wildly fun trip since a motocross has been me and my crew.” for cash. racing, meaning there aren’t for the 2021 Pennington through the era of ’80s rock held in Pennington County, Langevin acknowledged Registration is from 4:30 a lot of rules. County Fair has been an- and metal. Their arena rock let alone at the Pennington that it takes a small army to 6 p.m. Practices begin at The St. Hilaire Lions are nounced. The line-up is filled production, combined with County Fair. This year, a and lots of sponsors to make 6:30 p.m. There will be (Continued on Page 9) The celebrations begin Northland holds virtual graduation strated through all your Oh, the places studies are all the more re- markable in light of all the they will go! challenges this global health crisis has thrown your way. by April Scheinoha Your academic accomplish- Reporter ments are truly impressive,” said Dr. Devinder Malhotra, Oh, the places they’ll go. Minnesota State chancellor. Northland Community and The graduates have faced Technical College held its a college experience like no commencement ceremony other and have faced many virtually Thursday, May 13. challenges in their quest for About 700 students gradu- learning. They have faced ated from the college, which those challenges with has campuses in both Thief tremendous tenacity and River Falls and East Grand adaptability, Malhotra said. Forks. Dr. Shannon Jesme, in- Resiliency seemed to be terim president at North- For a first celebration after the relaxation of pandemic rules, fantry Battalion and was awarded eight Bronze Stars, which land, encouraged the Nordic Fest, a celebration of all things Scandinavian, at- is almost unheard of. Members of his family were awarded a the theme of the evening’s festivities as the Northland graduates to be proud of tracted a sizeable crowd in Floyd B. Olson Park. Usually, special replica of the shoulder patch worn by members of Class of 2021 has spent the their accomplishments at Nordic Fest consists of at least a week of activities; this the 99th Infantry Battalion. In addition, the event served as majority of its Northland ca- Northland, especially in year’s event consisted of a drive-thru dinner, radio shows the official book launching of the book on Furuseth’s story. reer in the midst of the light of the challenges they on Pioneer 90.1, and the celebration in Floyd B. Olson Park The book was written by Gretchen Beito and the late Millie COVID-19 pandemic. have faced. She said, “While on Sunday, May 16. Sunday was declared Leonard Furuseth Furuseth, Leonard’s wife. The event included musical per- “Graduation is a big this has been a trying year achievement under any cir- and a half, this class has Day in celebration of a Hometown Hero - Leonard Furuseth, formances by Alex Conwell and others. persevered, has shown who served during World War II as a member of the 99th In- cumstances. The resolve and resiliency you have demon- (Continued on Page 9) Even the county struggles to get job applicants its contracted custodial help. corrections officer. patch/records agreement of the dispatch and records Commissioner Bruce County and city Currently, the county uti- In separate motions, with the City of Thief salaries and benefits. The Lawrence reported that lizes its own custodial staff County Board accepted River Falls. amount varies depending Cleanup Day was well re- agree on terms of and some outside custodial Deputy Assessor Amy The agreement stipulates upon hours worked. In an in- ceived. Pennington County Law Enforcement contractors. Levenhagen’s resigna- that the city will pay $20.31 terview with The Times, and the City of Thief River In separate motions, tion, effective Thursday, per square foot for 2021. City Administrator Angie Falls teamed up to offer the Center lease County Board approved May 27, and approved That amount will increase to Philipp indicated that the annual event, which was two transfers in the sher- filling her position. $20.71 for 2022 and $21.23 city paid $299,024 in 2020. skipped last year due to iff’s office. County Board ap- for 2023. The police depart- The Thief River Falls City COVID-19. Sentence to by April Scheinoha Krystal Carlson will proved a Law Enforce- ment uses 5,601.40 square Council approved the agree- Serve provided assistance at Reporter transfer to the position of ment Center lease feet of space at the LEC. ments at its meeting a week the May 1 event. full-time records clerk. Carl- agreement and dis- The city will also pay 50% earlier. (Continued on Page 9) The Pennington County son has been working as a Board has found itself in a part-time dispatcher. Sheriff situation similar to those Ray Kuznia said he expected faced by other area employ- that Carlson will continue to ers. It had zero applicants occasionally work as a part- Restrictions put on pause for a position. At their meet- time dispatcher since the de- ing Tuesday, May 11, com- partment is short-staffed in missioners approved that area. After that staffing Superintendent awaiting further direction, June 4. Graduates will be During the meeting Mon- changing the position in an shortage has been rectified, but the Safe Learning able to participate in a pa- day, May 10, Nomeland pre- effort to entice applicants. Kuznia expected that Carl- gets favorable Model, along with its restric- rade, the route of which has sented a summary of that County Board approved son may sparingly provide tions, are still in place until yet to be finalized. “Trust earlier meeting. turning a part-time custo- assistance as a part-time job review the end of the school year. us,” said Lincoln High Nomeland said the evalu- dial position into a full-time dispatcher. There’s still some confusion, School Principal Scott ation consisted of four focus position. Commissioner Dar- Theodore Rodrigo III will she said, regarding gradua- Brekke, “we will celebrate areas - student learning, ryl Tveitbakk said if the transfer from part-time cor- by David Hill tion, and they anticipate your kids and do it well.” passage of a referendum in county were able to find rections officer to full-time Editor more information from the Superintedent 2021, communication and someone to fill the position, corrections officer. Minnesota Department of evaluation school safety. Stepan, he the county plans to reduce Both Carlson’s and Ro- Recently, Gov. Walz an- Health in the near future. Near the end of a working said, had met or was well on drigo’s transfers were effec- nounced a significant dialing More changes regarding session of the Board of Edu- the way to meeting the goals tive as of Wednesday, May back of COVID-19 restric- the high school graduation cation on April 26, the Board of the focus areas. He said 12. tions. School Superintend- may be announced later. moved into a closed session the Board’s closing comment Commissioners also ent Donita Stepan, School One element of last year’s to review the superinten- was that Stepan had done a approved hiring Heather District 564, Thief River graduation will be included dent’s goals and evaluation good job during a difficult Borgen as a part-time Falls, said the District is in this year’s graduation on for the 2020-21 school year. (Continued on Page 9) NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER POSITIONS! Learn More and Apply Online at DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM 2 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, May 19, 2021

CORRECTION The cost for a Hometown Understanding and preparing Hero banner is $125 for two years. Individuals may opt to collect the banners after for periods of inflation two years or pay for a third year for another $75. The cost of consumer inflation come from periods consistent pricing over a goods is rising, according to of hyperinflation — which longer period of time. This Leier receives the Bureau of Labor are rare events such as in could be keeping customer MSUM scholarship Statistics. The reported Germany in 1923 and payments at $50, but 4.2% increase across all Zimbabwe in 2008 — increasing the number of Rebecca Leier of Thief goods in April is the largest because we can clearly see payments from five to six. River Falls has received a rise since the summer of the consequences of deci- “Consumers need to $2,000 Elmer and Frances 2008. sion-making. Those lessons build knowledge — by Flaig Scholarship from With groceries, gas, can then be tailored to fit a increasing their inflation Minnesota State University homes and cars all costing far less extreme situation. literacy — about the conse- Moorhead. more — and an uncertain “These lessons can be quences of inflation to Leier is a graduate of future ahead — some econo- used to help managers, con- determine how they can Lincoln High School. Her mists believe there is a sumers and our communi- react when prices are ris- parents are Darren and chance the U.S. may enter ties reduce risks, decrease ing. That could mean pay- Brenda Leier. into a period of inflationary the costs of navigating ing cash now instead of This scholarship is increases. That’s something inflationary price dynamics, financing, negotiating flexi- awarded to students who most American managers more successfully manage bility through payment are enrolled in the School of and consumers have not portfolios of physical and terms, building in another Teaching and Learning, in experienced or have long financial assets, and build 10-20% into the grocery good academic standing since forgotten. their inflationary literacy budget each month, or hold- and majoring in elementary University of Minnesota and capabilities. ing more physical goods and education. Professor Mark Bergen in “Here are some key ways assets that hold their value the Carlson School of managers can prepare for during inflation. Of course, Management suggests we any inflationary period: those who are most vulner- can use lessons from • Assess payment able are most at risk of extreme inflationary timing: Audit the vulnera- being harmed during infla- episodes, known as hyperin- bility of contractual pricing tion, often limiting access to flations, to offer perspec- terms (such as those that essential needs and servic- tive. He can speak to what set pricing obligations over es. Community leaders history shows us about the span of months) and should pay attention to how inflationary consequences adjust accordingly. to support these individuals and how the lessons learned • Reduce the cost of too. can help consumers and price adjustments: During “These are just some of businesses alike prepare to times of inflation, prices the ways preparations can navigate them more suc- change more frequently. be made to navigate periods cessfully. Firms should find ways to of rising inflation, if or “If it does happen, our minimize both staff time when it occurs.” best lessons about manag- and production costs by Mark Bergen, Ph.D., is ing through a period of making it easier to change the James D. Watkins Chair signage, such as using elec- in Marketing at the Carlson Lane graduates tronic price tags, and adopt- School of Management. ing new structures such as Bergen's research focuses on from Marine indexation (i.e., changing pricing and channels of dis- Corps boot the price of one item due to tribution, where he has the cost of another). studied issues such as pric- camp • Create stability ing as a strategic capability, through structure: The goal price wars, pricing as is to provide some sort of truces, and how AI can help stable and consistent pric- companies set prices more ing. One example would be ethically. Hospice of the Red River Valley offers free virtual grief class for youth Hospice of the Red River the grief support depart- Valley is offering monthly ment. View the complete virtual grief support classes list of monthly classes at: and workshops in 2021. All http://bit.ly/monthlygrief- classes are free and open to classes. the community. Grief class- es offer attendees a safe, supportive environment for Area students learning about their grief and talking with others who among spring have experienced a loss graduates Private Bryar Lane, 19, through death. Thief River Falls, graduat- Hospice of the Red River The following area stu- ed from United States Valley is offering a dents are among the 700 Marine Corps boot camp at Celebrating Memories grief 2021 spring semester grad- Marine Corps Recruit class for youth, ages 8 to 16, uates of Minnesota State Depot San Diego on on Thursday, June 3 from Community and Technical Thursday, April 29. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth College, with campuses in Lane successfully com- will learn about grief and Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, pleted 13 weeks of inten- how honoring the memories Moorhead and Wadena: sive basic training at of someone who has died Gatzke - Kristy MRCD San Diego as one of can help them to live on in Williamson, graphic design 67 recruits in Training their hearts. Kids will also - diploma; Kilen’s Platoon 2126 of Fox learn to celebrate memories Goodridge - Madilyn Company. Following his while creating their very Race, dental assisting - graduation, Lane reported own memory box. This vir- AAS; is now scheduling Summer directly to Camp Pendleton tual class is free and open to Grygla - Lucian Tinnes, for a month of Military the public. liberal arts and sciences - & Fall appointments Combat Training, and he Registration is required AA; will then proceed to San by May 24, so arrange- Red Lake Falls - Brady Angelo, Texas, for Military ments can be made for class Bulger, automative service Occupational Specialty supplies. Register for class- technology - AAS; School for Marine Corps es online at www.bit.ly/grief Thief River Falls - Intelligence. classregistration, or call Preston Panek, electrical (800) 237-4629 and ask for line worker - diploma. Local seniors receive Soybean- Corn Growers Scholarships The Pennington/Red ner will receive a $1,000 were all outstanding, so the Lake County Soybean-Corn scholarship to assist them board decided to give out Growers Board of Directors with their college education four $1,000 scholarships has announced the winners plans. instead of two,” said David of the Pennington/Red Lake The Pennington/Red Miller, board chairperson. County Soybean-Corn Lake County Soybean-Corn “We are proud to provide Growers Youth Scholarship Growers, along with the support to future leaders in for 2021. MN Corn Growers, offer a agriculture and food.” The winners are Wyatt college scholarship program This scholarship pro- Halvorson, a senior at to assist high school seniors gram is administered by the Lincoln High School, Thief who are pursuing a degree directors of Pennington/Red Carpet & Furniture Cleaning River Falls; and Nathan in agriculture or an agricul- Lake County from the Huot, Jordan Kasprowicz ture-related field. Minnesota Corn Research & and Jake Duden, seniors at “Initially, we only offered Promotion Council and the Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Lafayette High School in two $1,000 scholarships, Minnesota Corn Growers Red Lake Falls. Each win- but these four applicants Association. House Washing Deck Washing & Staining Concrete Cleaning

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TRF man sentenced for drug crime Telephone: (218) 681-4450 A Thief River Falls man or explosives. Hockert was online forum other than The signal, $135; Tyran Mekell Jones, Stebe, 33, Gonvick, 65/60, $125; was sentenced Monday, ordered to provide a DNA Times’ website (www.trftimes. 25, Thief River Falls, DWI, $585, Jonathan Edward Oary, 46, St. May 10 in Pennington sample. He was also com), it has been copied. 30 days in jail stayed for two years, Hilaire, 65/60, $125; Corey Robert Thief River Falls Police probation to the court for two Schmitz, 29, Red Lake Falls, County District Court after ordered to pay $210 in fees Department cases: Gregory G. years, chemical assessment; Kenny charge of a Move Over Law viola- Kathy Svidal it was determined that his and fines. Clemons, 60, Crookston, felony Joshua Lee Sierra, 30, Thief River tion – failure to reduce speed until Publisher teenage son had been The charges stemmed offenses of theft of a firearm and Falls, driver’s license violation, passed continued for dismissal, [email protected] exposed to methampheta- from the execution of a ineligible person in possession of a $185. unsupervised probation for 180 mine in their home. search war- firearm were dismissed; Molly Kevin Scott Lerol, 38, days. Harlen Neil Hock- rant Dec. 3, Francis Bergeron, 25, Waite Park, Goodridge, stay of adjudication Maricela Castillo Derosas, 54, theft, $135, 30 days in jail stayed and continued, $50, unsupervised Thief River Falls, 75/60, $145, no ert, 51, was sentenced 2019, at 117 for one year, right to restitution probation for six months; Mia insurance – owner, $200; Cory for a felony charge of Fourth St. W., reserved; Kia Marie Green, 22, Marie Nelson, 26, Thief River Thomas Gustafson, 47, Viking, no methamphetamine- according to Thief River Falls, charge of Falls, charges of driving after sus- seat belt worn, $110; Becki Lyn related crimes involv- the complaint. obstructing officers’ duties contin- pension and issue/display/possess Hedstrom, 45, St. Hilaire, stay of Dave Hill ing children. Another Two baggies of ued for dismissal, $75, unsuper- insurance ID card when insurance adjudication for a charge of driving Editor charge of meth-related meth, as well vised probation for six months. isn’t in force were dismissed; Olena after cancellation – inimical to [email protected] Harlen Neil Hockert, 51, Thief Kay Andersen, 35, Red Lake Falls, public safety and continued, $200, crimes involving chil- as a hypoder- River Falls, driving after cancella- second degree refusal to submit to unsupervised probation for one dren was dismissed. mic needle, tion – inimical to public safety, a chemical test, $715, 365 days in year. For the former pipes and a $210, one year in jail stayed for one jail with 320 days stayed for six Nicholas Walter Johnson, 32, offense, Hockert was scale, were year, unsupervised probation for years, electronic home monitoring Red Lake Falls, driving after sus- granted a five-year found. While one year, a misdemeanor charge of to be hooked up by 5 p.m. June 11, pension, $210, 30 days in jail stay of imposition. As Harlen Neil executing the tampering with a motor vehicle probation to the court for six years, stayed for one year; Jaden August a condition, he was search war- and a gross misdemeanor charge of work release privileges, chemical Kiesow, 20, Goodridge, 65/60, $125; Hockert fifth degree controlled substance assessment. Allan Fredrick Kuck, 57, Scott DCamp ordered to serve super- rant, law crime were dismissed; Brittney Pennington County Strandquist, no seat belt worn, Sports Editor vised probation for five enforcement Marie Hopkins, 18, Moorhead, Sheriff’s Office cases: Oralia $110; Nathan Joseph Martinson, [email protected] years. Hockert was ordered encountered Hockert’s 15- charge of underage consumption Guadalupe Porter, 38, Moorhead, 21, Viking, no seat belt worn, $110; to have no contact with peo- year-old son, who resided dismissed. felony charge of aiding an offender Michael Ray Cree Jr., 30, ple associated with illegal there with Hockert. A 72- Andrew Dennis Kezar, 25, Thief dismissed; Derek Scott Lussier, 43, Dunseith, N.D., 69/60, $125; David drugs, those participating hour health and welfare River Falls, driving while Red Lake, third degree refusal to Clyde Berry, 40, Angle Inlet, 65/60, impaired, $610, 30 days in jail submit to testing, $715, one year in $125; Brooklyn Ray Breuer, 18, in criminal activity, or those hold was placed on the boy. stayed for two years, probation to jail stayed for four years, probation Thief River Falls, violation of Move who have been convicted of A hair follicle test was con- the court for two years, chemical to the court for four years, chemi- Over Law – failure to reduce speed a gross misdemeanor or ducted on him to determine assessment; Julie Ann Peterson, cal assessment; Chung Van Duong, until passed, $135. felony level drug offense whether he was exposed to 44, Middle River, expired registra- 38, Grand Forks, N.D., stay of Minnesota Department of April Scheinoha unless granted written meth. Law enforcement tion, $115, driver who isn’t owner adjudication for a charge of expired Natural Resources cases: John Reporter approval from his probation received the test results must later produce proof of insur- registration and continued, $50, Tony Glynn, 62, Quinton, Okla., no [email protected] ance if required, $200; Cortez unsupervised probation for one game and fish license in personal agent or the court. He was nine days later and learned Rainey, 36, Rush City, misde- year. possession, $110; Austin Louis ordered to complete a chem- that the boy’s hair had test- meanor charge of pharmacy – Minnesota State Patrol Kempker, 27, Thief River Falls, ical assessment. Hockert ed positive for the presence unlawful possession/sale/give cases: Caleb Gregory Williams, 24, watercraft – failure to affix valid was ordered to actively seek of meth. away/barter/exchange/distribute Minneapolis, marijuana in a motor registration sticker, $110; Jeffery employment and show proof Two dismissed felony firearms legend drugs dismissed. vehicle, $235; David M. Zegle, 57, Eugene Klinke, 29, Thief River to his probation agent of all offenses are included in the latest Calvin Tyler Pederson, 17, St. Petersburg, Fla., stay of adjudi- Falls, taking fish without an efforts being made. He was edition of the Pennington County Thief River Falls, failure to yield, cation for a charge of 72/55 and angling license, $185. DeDe Coltom Citation Disposition Bulletin. The $135; Manuel Peralta, 52, Thief continued, unsupervised probation Sales and ordered to not use or pos- Times pays for copies of this public River Falls, pedestrian failure to for one year; Nicholas Mark Solie, Marketing sess firearms, ammunition information. If it appears in an stop for steady red traffic control 21, Fertile, 78/60, $145; Scott Allen 218-681-4450 [email protected] Two face felony charges in separate drug cases Felony fifth degree had been sleeping in his car point, he said his dog had performed a traffic stop. blood or urine samples for controlled substance, for more than an hour and jumped out of the vehicle Anita Kay Hendrickson, 71, testing. Tom Williams felony methampheta- may be impaired. Ian and was running around. Thief River Falls, has been Driving after cancella- Sales and mine-related crimes Michael Lane, 22, Thief The dog was placed inside charged with third degree tion – inimical to public Marketing involving children and River Falls, has been his vehicle and later DWI. She was arrested and safety: On May 17 at about 218-681-4450 warrant apprehension: charged with felony fifth brought to the home of later released. Hendrickson 7:15 a.m., police performed [email protected] On or around May 12 and degree controlled substance Jones’ father. Later, Jones was allegedly slowly driving a traffic stop after observing May 13, a confidential, reli- crime. He was arrested. said someone was playing a – at about 7 mph – along a driver traveling on able informant allegedly According to the complaint, joke on him that involved Greenwood Street with the Westview Avenue. Raymond saw meth, a meth pipe with police found him sleeping in his pregnant girlfriend. He vehicle trunk open. Nothing Mylo Rondestvedt, 56, Thief a powdery substance, and the driver’s seat with a zip- showed the deputy his cell was inside the trunk at the River Falls, has been two hypodermic needles at top bag of oxycodone pills in phone, but the deputy only time that would have pre- charged with driving after 118 Conley Ave. S., between his legs. Lane saw texts involving a party vented it from being closed. cancellation – inimical to Apartment 1. Pamela Marie allegedly admitted buying and someone referring to Fourth degree DWI public safety. He was Lill, 46, Thief River Falls, 30 oxycodone pills for $20 driving safely. Jones and third degree refusal arrested. Rondestvedt has been charged with per pill. allegedly admitted travel- to submit to a chemical allegedly told the officer felony fifth degree con- Felony fleeing a peace ing 100 mph. A Marshall test: On May 11 at 11:03 that he was waiting to have trolled substance crime and officer in a motor vehi- County sheriff’s deputy a.m., police received a ignition interlock installed felony meth-related crimes cle, speeding 97/60 and a later informed the report that a driver was in his vehicle, according to involving children. She was railroad stop sign viola- Pennington County deputy “bumping” into curbs and the complaint. After he saw arrested. Richard Wayne tion: On May 14 at about that the vehicle chase had had rear-ended another the officer, he tried to drive Reierson, 33, was arrested 7:14 p.m., the sheriff’s office begun north of Middle vehicle. The suspect vehicle home and planned to call a on a body-only warrant out received a report that offi- River. was later located in the coworker since he knew he of Pennington County. The cers were trying to catch up Third degree driving parking lot of Sanford wasn’t supposed to be driv- charges stemmed from an to a motorist who was trav- while impaired: On May Behavioral Health Center. ing. ongoing drug investigation eling at a high rate of speed 16 at about 9:32 p.m., police Kristjan John Martin, 23, If readers have any involving Lill, according to on Highway 32, north of received a report that a Grand Forks, N.D., has information about the the complaint. The confi- Thief River Falls. Cory vehicle had struck a light been charged with fourth above crimes, they are (USPS 627-360) dential, reliable informant Robert Jones, 33, Warren, pole along Columbia Avenue degree DWI and third urged to contact the Law (ISSN: 1057-6827) also reported short-term has been charged with South. The caller said the degree refusal to submit to Enforcement Center at Published weekly every Wednesday foot traffic to and from Lill’s felony fleeing a peace officer driver may have been a chemical test. He was 681-6161. by MCM Media LLC, 324 Main apartment. A Pine to in a motor vehicle, speeding drinking alcohol. Lisa arrested and later released. Thief River Falls Avenue North, Thief River Falls, Prairie Drug Task Force 97/60 and a railroad stop Marie Swanson, 43, Thief Police were initially unable media receive these MN 56701-1906. officer conducted surveil- sign violation. He was River Falls, has been to locate Martin, who had reports from law enforce- lance, seeing multiple peo- arrested. A sheriff’s deputy charged with third degree gone into the center. ment officials. If these ple coming and going from allegedly clocked Jones DWI. She was arrested. However, according to the reports appear in online SUBSCRIPTION RATES the apartment. He also traveling 97 mph in a 60- Upon arriving at the scene, complaint, they told securi- forums other than those Pennington, Red Lake, Marshall, learned that a 10-year-old mph zone near the intersec- police allegedly found ty staff to notify police if he owned by Thief River Roseau, Kittson and East Half child lived in a nearby tion of Highway 32 and Swanson attempting to left and appeared to be unfit Falls media outlets, the apartment. A search war- 190th Street Northeast. The move her vehicle away from to drive. About 10 minutes information has been of Polk Counties...... $44.00/Yr rant was soon executed. deputy attempted to stop the light pole. She was after police left, a security copied...... $30.00/6 Mo Inside Lill’s apartment, law Jones; however, he contin- unsuccessful. Police staff member reported that These reports include All Other Addresses With enforcement allegedly ued driving and failed to requested the Thief River it appeared Martin was names of those charged, 567 Zip Code ...... $55.00/Yr found Lill and Reierson. stop for a railroad stop sign. Falls Area Ambulance after under the influence of some- arrested or cited with They found $734 in cash, a Jones attempted to turn Swanson said her neck and thing. Police allegedly various crimes and ...... $38.00/6 Mo scale, a meth pipe contain- onto 130th Avenue head hurt, according to the found Martin in the driver’s offenses. Depending Elsewhere in the U.S.A...... $77.00/Yr ing residue and two plastic Northeast, but there was complaint. An officer seat of the vehicle. The keys upon the circumstances ...... $46.00/6 Mo baggies containing a total of traffic approaching from the noticed that there was a were next to him on the cen- of a case, charges can be, 0.99 grams of suspected west and he was unable to crack in the windshield that ter console. Martin, who and sometimes are, Periodicals Postage Paid At meth. Lill admitted using do so. The deputy drove his may have resulted from appeared slow and lethargic changed or dropped by Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701 meth a couple of days earli- squad vehicle alongside Swanson’s head hitting it. in all of his interactions law enforcement or attor- er. She said she receives Jones’ vehicle and tried to After EMS staff cleared with police, said he had neys even before the case POSTMASTER: $534 in unemployment direct him to stop. Jones Swanson, she failed field taken insomnia medication reaches court. Send Address Changes To: every week and the cash nearly rammed the squad sobriety tests. Sometime a night earlier. He later Readers should also The Times was her rent money. The vehicle, but he eventually later, she allegedly said she failed field sobriety tests. A realize that under the PO Box 100 complaint indicated that pulled over. The deputy didn’t have to pretend not to police officer, who is trained American system of Thief River Falls, MN the cash was located near drew his weapon and be drunk anymore and in drug recognition, jurisprudence, those 56701-0100 the drug items. ordered Jones out of the asked if she had done a good believed Martin was under charged with crimes are Felony fifth degree vehicle, according to the job acting like she was the influence of a central innocent until proven The Thief River Falls Times is published in conjunction with the Northern Watch, controlled substance complaint. Jones apologized sober. nervous system depressant guilty of those crimes in a which is published weekly every Saturday. crime: On May 14, police a few times, saying there Third degree DWI: On and unfit to drive. He court of law. The Thief River Falls Times is the official received a report that a man was an emergency. At one May 5 at 1:39 p.m., police allegedly refused to submit newspaper for: Pennington County; Cities of Thief River Falls, Goodridge and St. Hilaire; School Districts of Thief River Falls 564, Newfolden 441, and Goodridge 561. Blood drive brings in 344 volunteers The Thief River Falls Times shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an Digi-Key Electronics uncertainties. However, we avirus infection. lant.org/COVIDRescue Blood donation takes advertisement. 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The Furuseth family was honored during Nordic Fest in Thief River Falls on Sunday. Leonard Furuseth, who was a member of the 99th Infantry Battalion, earned eight bronze stars during World War II, a feat that is almost unheard of. The 99th Infantry Battalion was a special battalion that was originally established for the purpose of an invasion of OSE AIRSPRAY Norway so as to wrest control of the country from Nazi Evan Ose, Owner/Operator Germany. Many of the members of the battalion were Minnesotans who spoke Norwegian. In Thief River Falls, 330 Markley Ave. N. Office (218) 689-8098 Sunday, May 17, was declared Leonard Furuseth Day and Thief River Falls, MN 56701 [email protected] members of his family were honored and presented 99th Infantry Battalion patches. Pictured from left are: Sandy Furuseth Gaffney, Breanna Gaffney, Annie Gaffney, Steve Furuseth, Dave Furuseth, Dale Furuseth and Lee Furuseth. Fire destroys house Friday WIN Fire destroyed a house who rented it to an uniden- Grand Stand Friday morning in rural tified tenant. MEGA PASSES* Thief River Falls. No The Thief River Falls injuries were reported. Fire Department provided The fire was reported at mutual aid, and CHS Ag We are looking for that outgoing and 6:48 a.m. Friday at a house Services provided water. involved senior ci琀zen about two miles south of the The cause of the fire is (one male and one female) to elevator in Hazel, according undetermined. Firefighters represent Pennington County. Do you know of anyone? to St. Hilaire Fire Chief remained on the scene for Stop and take a moment to nominate Brad Naplin. The home was about four hours. them and acknowledge everything they do for our community! owned by Jerry Glanzer, The selected nominees will appear in the parade and be recognized in the Pennington County Fair. Sign up for swimming lessons in TRF CRITERIA Nomina琀ons are due by June 11th, 2021 • OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY With warm summer days this level, swimmers must 56701; by phone at 218-681- and August 2-6 SERVICE SINCE REACHING THE AGE OF 65 BUT Call/Text or Email Nominee to: ahead and the attractively also swim the front crawl 8711, ext. 5244 or ext. 5243; Level Preschool A from 9 MUST BE 70 BY JUNE 11, 2021 ANITA cool and refreshing waters and elementary backstroke or in person by visiting the to 9:30 a.m. • PENNINGTON COUNTY RESIDENT 701-261-1811 or [email protected] of the two rivers that flow (25 yards), as well as the Community Education Levels 2, 3 and 4 from 9 through Thief River Falls breast stroke, back crawl, office, which is located at to 9:45 a.m. • NOMINEE MUST CURRENTLY DO A VOLUNTEER SALLY and the region, it is vitally butterfly and side stroke (15 230 LaBree Ave. S. Level Preschool B from ACTIVITY THAT IS UNPAID AND DEMONSTRATES 218-689-1069 or [email protected] COMMITMENT TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY important children learn yards). Morning Sessions 10 to 10:30 a.m. GEORGETTE how to swim. Thief River Level 5 Advanced: Session 1: June 7-11, Levels 1, 4, 5 and 6 from *A pass will be given for both 218-416-2405 or [email protected] Falls Community Level 5 mastery includes 14-18 10 to 10:45 a.m. male and female categories. Education Department will shallow angle dives, tuck Discovery Place levels 1, Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from be offering swimming les- surface dives and pike sur- 2, 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 to 11:45 a.m. sons this spring and sum- face dives as well as tread- 9:45 a.m. Levels 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Facility available to non-profit organizations and service groups free of charge. mer. ing water (5 minutes), Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from from noon to 12:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Swimming lessons will treading water using only 10 to 10:45 a.m. begin in June. They cost legs, and sculling. To pass Level Preschool A from Evening Sessions HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. • BINGO 5 p.m. $60, are for all levels of this course, a swimmer 11 to 11:30 a.m. Session 1 - June 22 LADIES NIGHT 7 p.m. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM 7 p.m. swimmers - levels pre- must swim in the front Levels 2, 3, and 4 from 11 through July 29, school, and 1-6, are taught crawl and elementary back- to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and at the Franklin Middle stroke for 5 yards (two pool Level Preschool B from Thursdays, no classes THURSDAY, MAY 20 School swimming pool. lengths), and the breast- noon to 12:30 p.m. July 6 or 8) HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. BINGO 5 p.m What type of simmer are stroke, butterfly, back crawl Levels 1, 3, 5 and 6 from Level Preschool A - 4:30 you? and sidestroke for 25 yards. noon to 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 21 Preschool Level A: They will perform front and Session 2: June 21-25, Levels 1 and 4 from 4:30 Preschool A is a Red Cross back flip turns. and June 28 through to 5:15 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. • BINGO 5 p.m. Level 2 for preschoolers and Level 6 Advanced: July 2 Level Preschool B 5:15 to FRI. - SAT. BUDDY POPPY DAYS will be taught with swim- Advanced swimmers can Latchkey Levels 1, 2, 3, 5:45 p.m. mers standing on a sub- dive into the pool and and 4 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6 from SATURDAY, MAY 22 Popp merged platform in the retrieve an object on the Latchkey Levels 1, 3, 4, 5:15 to 6 p.m. y Days pool. They will begin to bob, bottom of the pool (eight 5, and 6 from 10 to 10:45 Session 2 - August 2-6, BINGO 5 p.m open eyes underwater, float feet deep). They will swim a.m. and August 9-13 FRI. - SAT. BUDDY POPPY DAYS on front and back and use the front crawl and elemen- Level Preschool B from Level Preschool B from arm and leg motions togeth- tary backstroke 100 yards, 11 to 11:30 a.m. 4:30 to 5 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 24 er. These skills may be done and the breaststroke, back Levels 1, 3, 5 and 6 from Levels 1, 3 and 4 from with the assistance of the crawl, butterfly and side- 11 to 11:45 a.m. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Support Group HAPPY HOUR 3:30-5 p.m. teacher. The class is recom- stroke 50 yards, including Level Preschool A from Level Preschool A from 4 - 6 p.m. mended for 3-year-olds. swimming 500 yards contin- noon to 12:30 p.m. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 25 Preschool Level B: uously using any three Levels 2, 3 and 4 from Levels 2, 5 and 6 from Preschool B is the Red strokes of their choice. They noon to 12:45 p.m. 5:15 to 6 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. Cross Level 3 for preschool- use open turns as well as Session 3: July 12-16, Preschool, Infant and ers and will be taught with front and back flips. and 19-23 Toddler Lessons swimmers standing on a Swimming lessons Levels 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Session 1 - June 7-11 14- VFW VFW submerged platform in the Swimming lessons are from 9 to 9:45 a.m. 17 (nine days) POST #2793 CAFE pool. They will begin to bob, divided not only by levels Community Church Level Preschool A, Infant THIEF RIVER FALLS Breakfast open eyes underwater, float but by morning and evening Childcare, and Levels 1, 2, 3 and Toddler from 5 to 5:30 Monday - Saturday 7 - 11 a.m. Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. 6 - 11 a.m. Sat. on front and back, and use sessions. and 4 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. p.m. Gaming License #A-00404-001 Karen Specials arm and leg motions togeth- There are four ways to Level Preschool A from Level Preschool B, Infant (218) 681-1211 Every Day er. These skills are done register: online at www.trf- 11 to 11:30 a.m. and Toddler from 5:30 to 6 independently. The class is communityed.com; by mail Levels 2, 3 and 4 from 11 p.m. recommended for 4-year- by making a check or credit to 11:45 a.m. Session 2 June 21 olds. card payable to the Level Preschool B from through July 28 (Mondays Level 1 Beginner: This Community Education noon to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, with July class is an introduction to Department, Community Levels 1, 3, 5, and 6 from 5 and 7 off) swimming. Swimmers will Education, 230 LaBree Ave. noon to 12:45 p.m. Level Preschool B, Infant learn to bob, open eyes S., Thief River Falls, MN Session 4: July 26-30, and Toddler 5:30 to 6 p.m. underwater, glide on their front and back, back float, and begin to use alternating Minnesota drops mask mandate arm movements. It is rec- ommended that swimmers May 13, Minnesota Gov. Minnesotans should follow mn.gov. be at least 5 years old. This Tim Walz announced the CDC guidance and wear Appointment hotline: class is held in the shallow end of Minnesota’s masks in medical settings 833-431-2053 end of the pool, which is statewide mask require- and on public transporta- Monday through Friday, three and one-half feet ment, aligning Minnesota tion, whether or not they 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and deep. with new Centers for are fully vaccinated. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Level 2: In this level, Disease Control and “This is an important • Use the state’s Vaccine swimmers will master fun- Prevention guidance on face day for Minnesota and the Locator Map to find a vac- Local care damental aquatic skills, coverings. Minnesotans country,” Minnesota cine provider near you: like holding their breath who are not fully vaccinated Department of Health https://mn.gov/covid19/vac- under water, continuing to are strongly recommended Commissioner Jan Malcolm cine/find-vaccine/ you need. bob and open eyes under to wear face coverings said. “With millions of doses locations/index.jsp. water, learn front, jellyfish, indoors. administered, we are seeing • Check for vaccine tuck and back floats, tread Private businesses and that vaccines work and are appointments using the water, begin rotary breath- local municipalities may effective. But you need to Vaccine Finder on Trusted ing and move at least five still put in place face cover- roll up your sleeves and get https://www.vaccines.gov/. body lengths. ing requirements. And the shots to get the protec- You can search for appoint- Level 3 Intermediate: Minnesota’s Safe Learning tion. Minnesotans who ments by vaccine type (e.g., providers Swimmers in this level will Plan, along with the exist- aren’t protected should con- Pfizer). be able to jump into water ing face covering guidance tinue to wear a mask and • Contact your primary over their heads, as well as for schools and child care stay safe.” health care provider or a you deserve. enter the water head first settings, remain in effect. Minnesotans are fully local pharmacy. from seated and kneeling “This great day is possi- vaccinated two weeks after • Employers may also positions. They will bob, ble because vaccines have their final dose of vaccine – reach out with information Altru Clinic in Thief River Falls offers and use the survival float proven to be effective,” said either the second dose of the about vaccination opportu- for 3 seconds. They learn Walz. “Once you are fully Pfizer or Moderna vaccine nities. comprehensive care, including: rotary breathing and float vaccinated you are protect- or the single-dose Johnson Executive Order 21-23 on both front and back for ed. You can confidently & Johnson vaccine. will be effective immediate- one minute. They must also return to the people you Minnesotans can find vac- ly upon approval by the » Walk-in Express care swim the elementary back- love and things that you cine appointments near Minnesota Executive » Primary care stroke and front crawl for miss – all without a mask. them at mn.gov/vaccine. Council, which was sched- - Annual exams 15 yards. They learn the The message is clear — get How Minnesotans Can uled to meet Friday, May - Well child checks flutter, scissors, breast- vaccinated and let’s put the Get their Shot at No Cost: 14. The Minnesota - Immunizations/screenings stroke and dolphin kicks. pandemic behind us once • Walk in or make an Executive Council is made Level 4 Intermediate: and for all.” appointment through the up of Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Direct scheduling available for all appointments. Schedule Skills at this level include The CDC announced Vaccine Connector at one of Flanagan, Attorney General your appointment today with MyChart. diving, swimming under Thursday that masks are the state’s COVID-19 Keith Ellison, Secretary of no longer required for fully- Community Vaccination State Steve Simon, and 218.681.7280 water, treading water and survival swimming for at vaccinated individuals, Program locations: State Auditor Julie Blaha. altru.org/trf least one minute. To pass either indoors or outside. VaccineConnector. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 5 School Lunch - Week of May 24-28 Senior Meals

Challenger Elementary milk and fruit. All bread products Monday: Egg wrap Wednesday: Cook’s Choice Heritage Center Meals on Wheels served are whole grains. An al­ Tuesday: Ham and egg patty Thursday: Cook’s Choice ­ Thief River Falls Thief River Falls School Monday: Sub sandwich, Meals on Wheels will deliver Thief River Falls ternative of cereal is available Wednesday: Cinnamon roll Student 1/2 day every breakfast. Thursday: Variety Friday: No school pea/cheese salad, fruit, dessert meals Monday through Friday, Weekly menus are posted on Tuesday: Goulash, broccoli, including holidays. For more in­ social media. See school website Breakfast Friday: School’s out for –––––––––– Monday: Cook’s Choice summer St. Bernard’s tropical fruit formation, call (218) 681­6861. for daily updates. Wednesday: Fish square on a Low fat milk served with all –––––––––– Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Lunch Thief River Falls Wednesday: Cook’s Choice Monday: Cook’s Choice Milk and fruit are served with bun, potato salad, calico beans, meals. Franklin Middle School tartar sauce, dessert Thief River Falls Thursday: Cook’s Choice Tuesday: Cook’s Choice all meals. Juice is served with Monday: Turkey Tetrazzini, Friday: Cook’s Choice Wednesday: Cook’s Choice breakfast. Thursday: Swedish meat­ broccoli blend, wheat bread, Weekly menus are posted on balls, mashed potatoes, carrots, social media. See school website Lunch Thursday: Cook’s Choice Breakfast canned fruit, homemade cookie Monday: Cook’s Choice Friday: School’s out for Monday: Breakfast pizza Jello with whipped topping Tuesday: Blueberry pancakes, for daily updates. Friday: Chef salad, crackers, –––––––––– Tuesday: Cook’s Choice summer Tuesday: Cereal choice, toast syrup, scrambled eggs, oven Wednesday: Cook’s Choice –––––––––– Wednesday: Ham, egg and creamy fruit salad, dessert fried potatoes, canned fruit Lincoln High School –––––––– Thief River Falls Thursday: Cook’s Choice Red Lake cheese biscuit, toast Wednesday: Macaroni gou­ Friday: Cook’s Choice ­ Last County Central Thursday: Pancakes, sausage LSS Senior Meals lash, green beans, wheat bread, Weekly menus are posted on Viking and Holt social media. See school website student day ­ early out High School links coleslaw, frosted cake –––––––––– Milk and fruit are served with Friday: Cereal choice, toast Senior meals are served every for daily updates. weekday. To make a Viking or Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed –––––––––– Viking Elementary all meals. Bread, cereal and juice Lunch potatoes, gravy, mixed veggies, School are served with breakfast. Monday: Chicken nuggets, Holt meal reservation or to re­ Goodridge Schools ceive a menu, please call (218) homemade dinner roll, pudding Goodridge All breakfasts and lunches Breakfast sweet potato fries, green beans, Friday: Cheeseburger, baked served with juice, low fat/fat free Monday: Cook’s Choice raisins 874­7137. Viking meals avail­ All breakfasts are served with able as home delivery only. beans, pasta salad, fresh fruit, 1%, skim milk. Fruit bar offered milk, and fruit. All bread pro­ Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Tuesday: Hamburger hotdish, homemade cookie ducts served are whole grains. Wednesday: Cook’s Choice romaine lettuce, red peppers/to­ –––––––– daily. All lunches are served with An alternative of cereal is avail­ Thursday: Cook’s Choice matoes, diced peaches 1%, skim and chocolate skim able at every breakfast. Friday: No school Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed milk. Salad bar offered daily. Breakfast Lunch potatoes/gravy, corn, oranges Discovery Place Menu is subject to change. Monday: Cereal Monday: Cook’s Choice Thursday: Sub sandwiches, to­ Breakfast Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Tuesday: Cook’s Choice matoes, cucumbers, pickles, Monday: Doughnuts, fruit, Wednesday: Cook’s Choice Wednesday: Cook’s Choice cheese, applesauce Milk is served with all meals. Monday: Whole wheat cheese juice Thursday: Cook’s Choice Thursday: Cook’s Choice Friday: Fish nuggets, potato Breakfast pizza, corn, Mandarin oranges Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Friday: Cereal Friday: No school smiles, cooked peas/carrots, Monday: Cheerios, whole Tuesday: Beef stew with Wednesday: Granola bar, ce­ Lunch –––––––––– diced pears wheat toast, apple juice mixed vegetables, bread/butter, real, juice Monday: Pancakes, sausage Lafayette High School –––––––––– Tuesday: Kix, whole wheat cheese slices, pears Thursday: No school Tuesday: Hamburgers, Red Lake Falls St. John Lutheran toast, orange juice Wednesday: Grilled cheese, Friday: Enjoy your summer! veggies All meals are served with fruit School Wednesday: Corn Flakes, tomato soup, cottage cheese, Lunch Wednesday: Hot dog, veggies and milk. All breakfasts are Thief River Falls whole wheat toast, grape juice pears Monday: Chicken ranch wrap, Thursday: Chicken patty, served with fruit and juice. All Milk & fruit are served with Thursday: Cream of Wheat, Thursday: Chicken patty on a salad bar veggies lunches are served with fresh all meals. whole wheat toast, grape juice bun, beans, chips, peaches Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Friday: Turkey sandwich, vegetables and fruit choice. Menu unavailable at the time of Friday: Chex, whole wheat Friday: Chicken gravy, Wednesday: BBQ on a bun, chips, veggies ­ early release day Breakfast publishing. toast, apple juice mashed potatoes, green beans, baked beans, chips, vegetable, –––––––––– Monday: Cook’s Choice Lunch bread/butter, mixed fruit fruit Red Lake Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Thursday: No school County Central Wednesday: Cook’s Choice Friday: Enjoy your summer! Elementary School Thursday: Cook’s Choice ­ VFW Auxiliary holds meeting –––––––––– Plummer Student 1/2 day Marshall County Milk and fruit are served with Friday: No school The regular monthly Standing Rules were ficers will be: President - Central School all meals. Bread, cereal and juice Lunch meeting of the Thief River amended. Jan Rabideaux; Senior Vice Newfolden are served with breakfast. Monday: Cook’s Choice Falls Veterans of Foreign VFW Post 2793 will host President - Pat Anenson; All breakfasts and lunches Breakfast Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Wars Post 2793 Auxiliary the District 9 meeting Sept. Junior Vice President - served with juice, low fat/fat­free was held Monday, April 10 18. The Auxiliary will need Kathy Aune; Treasurer - Dee with 16 members present. goodie baskets for the raffle Winter; Secretary - Sharon President Jan R. opened the and items for the auction. Baron; Conductress - Linda meeting. The state convention is June Johnson; Chaplain - Renee Two applications for 10-13 and 45-year Auxiliary Georgewill; Guard - Lori membership were approved. members will be recognized. Ann Jensen; Patriotic In- The secretary’s and treas- Locally, Kathy Aune and structor - Sharron Johnson; urer’s reports were read and Lois Burstad have been and Trustees - Millie Mag- approved. General Orders members for 45 years. A gift nan, Lori Ann Jensen and and committee reports were will be sent for outgoing De- Linda Johnson. read. Local first place en- partment President Paige Closing prayers were tries in the Patriotic Youth Amundson. Volunteers are read by Renee, and a mo- Art Contest have been sent needed to help with Poppy ment of silence was held for to the district level, and sales May 21 and 22. The those who are missing in ac- prizes were sent to the con- Memorial Day program will tion or prisoners of war. Jan tributing schools. Drivers be on May 31 at Greenwood R. closed the meeting. are needed for Meals on Cemetery. Members are The next monthly meet- Wheels the weeks of June needed to carry the flag and ing of the VFW Auxiliary 14-18 and June 21-25. Sign- lay the wreath. will be held Monday, June up sheets are in the Post Installation of officers for 14 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post lobby. VFW 2793 Auxiliary 2021-22 was held. The of- 2793.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793 Auxil- row) Junior Vice President Kathy Aune, iary officers for 2021-22 were installed Mon- Treasurer Dee Winter; (back row) President day, May 10. Pictured are (front row) Jan Rabideaux, Trustee Millie Magnan and Chaplain Renee Georgewill, Conductress Guard Lori Ann Jensen. Not pictured is Pa- Linda Johnson, Secretary Sharon Baron, triotic Instructor Sharron Johnson. (Sub- Senior Vice President Pat Anenson; (middle mitted) Auditions to be held for Greenhouse 3.5 miles east of TRF on Hwy 1 “Anything Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Goes” The Thief River Falls Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Area Community Theater will hold auditions for “Any- thing Goes,” a musical The Shed on Third comedy. This show is for 115 3rd St E middle school and high school performers currently Downtown Thief River Falls in fifth through 11th grades. Auditions will be held Monday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 19 from 3 Saturday, May 22nd “Plant Your Pot Day” to 5 p.m. each day at the United Methodist Church in Our 7th Annual “Potting Day.” Bring as many pots as you Thief River Falls. To sign up for a time slot want and The Shed Team will help you plant your pots or for more information, go to www.trfact.org. Those au- and will provide FREE Miracle Grow Potting Soil. The ditioning may also show up at the Methodist Church Spud Wagon will be here serving 9 am - 1 pm. during these times; however, they may have to wait for an open time.

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by Jeffrey Lund located on the stage and is a gram and creates schedul- Mail-in balloting begins MCC School superin- long way from the main ing conflicts. Friday, June 25 and tendent/elementary office. We share a nurse • There is no dedicated Election Day is Tuesday, principal with another school district, parent pick-up/drop-off Aug. 10. According to infor- which means half of our area, resulting in sharing mation online at Our students and staff days we are without a this space with buses. www.buildmccstrong. currently occupy three nurse. We try to check on Parking lots have one org, the referendum asks buildings in the Marshall sick children when the entrance/exit, causing con- voters whether to approve County Central School nurse is gone, but it's not gestion and safety concerns general obligation school District. None of them have ideal. Most teachers keep in the morning and after- building bonds that would received significant updates sick children in their class- noon. provide $21,390,875 toward in the past 27 years. Here’s room on the floor until their • The high school library the project. This is the proj- a breakdown of when each parent arrives. needs upgrades because of ect cost covered by the com- facility was constructed and Newfolden Elementary its multipurpose nature. It munity if the referendum when the most recent School was designed as a library, passes. A majority vote is improvements were made. Constructed: 1916 but it gets used for student required to authorize the Viking Elementary Last Addition: 1994 meetings, study areas, pub- project and the bonding School Babe Ruth was only in lic meetings, staff meetings, authority. This bond is a 25- Constructed: 1956 his third season of playing our Freeze Kids Program, year bond. Last Addition: 1963 Major League Baseball and Community Education. The remainder of the Although well main- when the original school • The weight room is project will be covered by a DUST CONTROL tained, Viking Elementary was built in Newfolden. undersized and does not school board-approved School has not had structur- Since then, the building meet current needs of stu- Government Obligation PENNINGTON COUNTY ROADS al additions or improve- received additions in 1941 dents or demands of the Maintenance Bond provid- The Pennington County Highway Department is accepting ments since John F. and 1953. Plus, a portion community. ing $930,600 toward the requests for application of calcium chloride for dust control Kennedy was president. was torn down and replaced • The current gymnasi- project. This is the project Many things have changed in 1994. Safety is a district um's multipurpose nature cost covered by the state’s in front of residences that lie along County gravel roads since the early 1960s, priority, and space is one of does not provide the neces- Long Term Facilities within the boundary of Pennington County out of the city including the way students our biggest current chal- sary space when we have Maintenance program. This limits. The cost will be approximately $200.00 for 300 x 18’ learn. What other parts of lenges. Here are some rea- special events like pro- is a nine-year bond. The application. The homeowner will pay this cost after the work your day-to-day life are sons why safety is an issue grams, concerts, gradua- board is allowed to levy is completed. The cost will be adjusted according to the from 1963? Probably not at NES: tion, Home for the Holidays these funds annually or it size and rate of application. very many. • Students must cross and local trade shows. can bond for them for up to We have an excellent Marshall County Road 28 When we have those events, 10 years. The funds can be Interested parties should contact the Pennington staff that has been multiple times each day to our gym classes are dis- used for portions of the proj- County Highway Department at 218-683-7017. The County resourceful with what we travel to the high school for placed, or students are sent ect involving remodeling or will send out an application upon request to be completed have, but we’re simply out music, library and after- to a classroom and lose updating. This bond has a and returned by the homeowner. The County must receive of space. The experience school programs. activity time. lower interest rate and the completed application before the service is performed. students and their families • The fire marshal has The proposed improve- qualifies for AG2School have at VES is important. condemned the second-floor ments in Viking and Credit. Application deadline is May 21, 2021. It’s their first impression of classroom spaces above the Newfolden will help build a If the referendum passes, our district and if they’re gym due to accessibility solid foundation of educa- taxes would increase by satisfied, they’ll likely stay. rules. This is wasted square tional excellence for the stu- about $20 per month for an If they’re not, we’ll probably footage and poses potential dents in our district, now average-value home. Wanted: DREAMERS & lose them, which also hazards. and into the future. Visit buildmccstrong.org means less funding from • The gym, which was Together, we can build MCC to learn more about the ref- the state. With the massive built in 1941, does not meet strong. erendum. INNOVATORS & DOERS Digi-Key expansion in Thief Minnesota Department of River Falls, we anticipate Education recommenda- more students entering our tions. Safety concerns school district over the next include minimal space decade. between the court and These are the most walls, as well as between pressing space needs at the court and stationary VES: bleachers. We also do not • The music room is have a locker room. undersized by about 1,000 • The building lacks a square feet according to the safe area reserved for bus Guide for Planning School drop-off and parent pick- Construction Projects in up/drop-off. The only avail- FREE ASSISTANCE FOR Minnesota. It is also not able option is curbside pick- compliant with the up/drop-off from CR 28 or a YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Americans with Disabilities city street. Act. MCC High School • The Guide for Planning Constructed: 1970 School Construction Rebuilt: 1992 Reach out today: Projects in Minnesota sug- Last Addition: None gests 12 to 13 square feet The high school hasn’t MNSBDC.com per child in cafeterias. Our received any updates in existing cafeteria provides nearly three decades since only six square feet per the school was rebuilt after child. the fire. That’s about how • Preschool and Head long it’s been since the Start currently share one Twins won their last World classroom, which forces us Series. The combination of to alternate schedules. space needs and enrollment There is significant commu- growth leaves the district in nity demand to increase the a tough situation. Here are number of days for both pro- some of the most important grams, but we don't have space needs at the high the space. school: • The staff lunchroom is • We don’t have a kitchen 130 square feet and accom- or cafeteria, forcing our stu- modates only three people. dents to cross CR 28 to eat We have 20 staff in the lunch at NES. building. • The high school lacks • Students and staff cur- gym space for junior high Protect yourself. Hire licensed. rently share bathrooms, practices and games, which which creates privacy means our students share Make sure your next home project is done right issues and delays due to the gym at NES. limited fixtures. • We share the music the first time. Protect your investment by ensuring Veteran Ray Hedlund, who served in the U.S. Army, recent- your contractor is licensed. • Our speech teacher and room with elementary stu- social worker share space dents, which limits us from ly received a quilt from the Red, White and Blue Quilters. Verify a license at www.hirelicensedmn.com on the old elementary stage. expanding our music pro- (Submitted) Or call 651-284-5069. This room is adjacent to our music classroom and gym. Turning Back The Times … One-on-one time with chil- dren is difficult due to noise HIRE LICENSED CONTRACTORS level and activity. Work on Knox Elementary • Our nurse’s area is also School to begin this week 1921 - One Hundred announced his resignation are eagerly anticipating the Years Ago as dean of Northland opening of the new facility. -Jack Williams, a Community College. -The city council has YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC “human fly,” will perform -Approximately 4,000 announced that its budget Monday in Thief River Falls people attended the second cannot support the $29,000 by scaling the walls of the annual North Country Auto necessary to combat the with MN TIMBERWOLVES ALUMNI Evelyn Hotel. Showtime in Thief River infestation this year of tent -Edward Syverson was Falls last weekend. caterpillars in Thief River forced to leap from an -Arnt Aune and Harry Falls. TROY HUDSON upstairs window when fire Sjulson have been elected to 2011 - Ten Years Ago destroyed his home on West the local school board. -The Pennington County WHEN: Sunday, May 23rd 8:30 AM - 12 NOON Zeh Street. 1991 - Thirty Years Ago Board has agreed to loan -Work on constructing -The Lincoln High School $75,000 to the Thief River WHERE: Ralph Engelstad Arena - TRF the new Knox School build- spring play this year will be Falls Airport Authority for PRICE: $50.00 per Athlete ing will start this week. “Our Town.” work related to the new air- 1971 - Fifty Years Ago -Rev. Dennis Raymond port hangar. Session 1: 8:30 AM - 10 AM 1ST GRADE - 5TH GRADE -Edgar Naplin, a St. will be installed Sunday as -Dale Wennberg, 69, is TH TH Hilaire area farmer who senior pastor at Zion retiring from his position as Session 2 10:30 AM - 12 N 6 GRADE - 9 GRADE announced his write-in can- Lutheran Church. the marketing and events didacy only a few days -The Times made a coordinator for the Ralph The Skills and Training Clinic will focus on: Shooting, Footwork, and Overall Ball Handling. Every participant before the election, received change from publishing two Engelstad Arena and Huck will walk away from this clinic not only filled with game enhancing techniques, drills, and knowledge but 1,190 of the record 2,170 newspapers each week on Olson Memorial Civic votes cast in the annual Monday and Wednesday Center, having served in also with a new passion for the game of basketball taught by former NBA player, Troy Hudson. school election. and a “shopper” on this position since 2006; the -James Aune and Julie Saturday to putting out one new arena manager will be Hermanson were named Times newspaper on Joe Amundson. recipients of the American Tuesday and a Friday com- -Students from Legion and Auxiliary bination of a newspaper and Minnesota’s only surviving Outstanding Boy and Girl a “shopper.” one-room schoolhouse, awards at the senior class 2001 - Twenty Years Ago Angle Inlet, a kindergarten banquet this week. -The grand opening of through sixth grade facility, -Effective May 12, the the Seven Clans Casino’s which is part of the Ben Franklin store and new hotel and waterpark Warroad School District, Falls Variety, Inc., in Thief will be held May 25. visited Thief River Falls River Falls were sold by Mr. -With road restrictions last week, including stops and Mrs. E.M. “Gene” Gaer ending yesterday, construc- at the Peder Engelstad to James A. Johnson of tion on the BMX/Skate Pioneer Village museum, Wahpeton, N.D., and W.H. Park at Franklin Middle Digi-Key, and the Seven Dee of Thief River Falls. School is expected to begin Clans Water Park. 1981 - Forty Years Ago soon, but not soon enough -Bill Kottke has for many young people who Wednesday, May 19, 2021 COLUMNISTS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7 Times for Toddlers … Prowler Pride … More on how to Congratulations to the Class of 2021 by Loren Leake knowledging the accom- con (probably the world’s young. Despite what our Northwest Area Learning plishments of the Class of lexicon), and we are now children have gone through encourage Center director 2021. We dress them in using words and phases that during these many months Prowler blue and gold and we never thought we would and the challenges they As we all get older, it hand them their diplomas just 18 months ago. Ho- have faced, they will bounce seems like time just flies by. on a big stage. After all has wever, despite all of this, back from this better than responsibility I know it’s been said a mil- been said and done, we then there was no complaining many of us who are older. I lion times, but we cannot look at the Class of 2022 and about what they went know that the mental health Parents frequently ask, mitt and ball sets are great hide from that simple truth. it’s literally “next person through as students and challenges for all of us are “How can I get my children for beginning games of For the staff and students at up,” and we start the process learners. Instead, they were going to be real for many to do what they should do?” catch. the Northwest Area Learn- all over again at the start of talking about their cars, more months as the pan- Several things can be done SCAVENGER HUNT ing Center, the 2020-21 next fall. their jobs, the dumb things demic wanes, but for the to encourage your child’s For next week’s Activities school year went excep- I was going to write about they did in middle school, most part, the kids will be help and involvement in feature, you will need or- tionally fast. September's the issues that our students and other topics that are im- alright. household tasks. Let’s ex- anges, bananas, crushed ice warmth and the newness of and teachers faced during portant to teenagers. There Congratulations to the amine a few: or ice cubes, apple juice, and the school year faded into the last two years. To get the was no complaining about Class of 2021, both here in • Divide the task into cinnamon. the fall, which gave way to student viewpoint, I started Zooming with their teachers Thief River Falls or small steps. If you say to a (Contributed by Discov- the winter cold. The cold re- talking to my students about during their classes or the wherever else you are grad- young child, “Go clean your ery Place Early Learning luctantly loses her strength the last two years of school grades they received last uating from. Look to the fu- room” or “Pick up your toys,” Center.) as spring approaches and we and how they felt things spring. ture with hope and they may not know what to JOKE OF THE WEEK embrace the warmth of the went. The conversation was As we laughed about the remember the past with do. It would be better to Q: What happened to the season with prom and out- honest and real. COVID, dis- dumb things some of them fondness. If you can do that, break it into smaller steps cat that ate a ball of wool? side activities. Before you tance learning, family flex, did on their sixth grade class we all can certainly make for them. For example, say A: She had mittens! know it, we celebrate the and “mask it up” are now all trip, it came to me that this the future a better place. “Put all the books on the BOOK OF THE WEEK end of our school year by ac- a part of the American lexi- is what it means to be shelf” or “Put all the blocks There are thousands of into this box.” How specific books written for young chil- you get with your instruc- dren every year and many tions will depend on your are available for you to bor- A relaxing day of fishing child’s age and experience row from a public library or with doing household tasks. can be purchased from a • State your expecta- bookstore or online. Here are tions clearly and positively a classic children’s book or rather than negatively. For two that your family might example, “Don’t leave your enjoy: coat on the couch” would Bridwell, Norman. Clif- give your child permission to ford’s Sports Day. Clifford put it on the floor. “Hang spends the day with Emily your coat on the hook” is at Sports Day for her school. much clearer. He tries to participate and • Set a good example. ends up getting into trouble. Children learn more from Corey, Shana. Players in what we do than what we Pigtails. Katie Casey, a fic- say. If you want to help a tional character, helps start child be responsible, look at the All-American Girls Pro- the models in his or her life. fessional Baseball League, Some parents often put their which gave women the op- children off with unfulfilled portunity to play profes- promises. “Let me finish this sional baseball while now, and I’ll play with you America was involved in later.” In spite of good inten- World War II. tions, “later” never comes. VIDEO VARIETY These children may con- In addition to the books clude that “promises” are that are available for your made to be broken. Later family, there are also many these parents wonder why movies and documentaries their children say they will that may make you laugh carry out the trash and then and inspire you, as well. don’t. Here is one classic choice: (Contributed by the Early The Lion Guard: Un- Childhood Family Education leash the Power! Kion, Department of School Dis- the son of Simba, leads his trict 564.) friends known as the Lion SOMETHING TO TALK Guard to protect the Pride ABOUT Lands. Talk with your child WONDERS OF THE about why they need to help WEB with tasks around the The internet has long house. Don’t assume that been available to supple- they know how. For exam- ment your parenting knowl- ple, “You need to pick up edge and skills. This is one your toys. Someone could web location that your step on them and break family might enjoy: The fishing season for walleye, bass, northern pike and lake beautiful day for the opener. In Thief River Falls, this angler them.” Read about organized trout opened in Minnesota on Saturday, May 15. It was a greeted a warm, and slightly foggy day on a kayak. (Contributed by the Early sports and young children. Childhood Family Education http://illinoisearlylearning.o Department of SD 564.) rg/tipsheets/sports.htm ACTIVITIES Remember that you can On the Other Hand … Catching Mitts also visit the website of your Now that winter is long local public library to find gone, check your lost and out more about local library found box for mate-less services. Libraries in much What we learned from the pandemic mittens, gloves and socks. of northwest Minnesota are like a burden, I believe that have been involved in many with my teammates that I Roll the socks into balls and listed on the Northwest Re- it gave us an opportunity to activities here at Lincoln can forever call family. Same stitch the balls to prevent gional Library website: open new doors and try High School. They have not thing now in the spring. I them from unrolling. Attach http://www.nwrlib.org/ by things we never thought only kept me busy through have the opportunity to run loop-side Velcro to the (With assistance from the Blake about before. These times the years but have also track, and race with more of mittens and fuzzy-side Vel- Thief River Falls Public Li- Biermaier have also made way for new helped me to stay on top of my friends. We’ve created a cro to the balls. These soft brary.) kinds of learning. Teachers my grades and out of trou- community and have big can now Zoom with students ble. Through the pandemic, goals for this season. We be- if there is a snow day or if a it was hard to develop a true lieve in one another and Positive Thoughts … student is sick. They can sense of a team without want to go all the way to On the Other Hand is also assign school work on being able to bond outside of state. written by students at- Google Classroom with vi- practice due to restrictions. All in all, this school year Thoughts about tending Lincoln High deos for students to use. We However, I was fortunate was one to remember. School in Thief River would have never had these enough to be able to play all Bouncing around with dif- Falls. tools if we didn’t have the three of my sports (football, ferent schedules, trying to Going into my senior year pandemic. With that being hockey, track) during my test negative, and finishing spring cleaning of high school, I would have said, I will miss the snow senior year. Football - we the year strong were all days we had. I will miss my had our first win in over two challenges that have made the roof? I can't figure that never thought it would be the roller coaster of a ride it dad waking me up only to years. That was electric! We me a better person and out. tell me I can sleep in. I will counted on each other and showed me what I am truly by Dan Now I understand those has been. From hybrid learning, to distance learn- miss going to the outdoor as brothers, we were able to capable of. COVID gave Bartsch on the show “Hoarders” are rink and skating all day break our losing streak. people many difficulties, but going through a mental ing, to full in-person learn- ing, we have been through it with my buddies. I hope fu- Hockey was my favorite due it also taught us valuable health issue. I can relate. ture students will cherish to my love for the game. lessons. Most importantly, it But once in a while, they all. I’ve learned so much about myself with this time every moment they have in Again, battling the pan- showed us how much we come upon a person who just high school because it goes demic and shutdowns, we need each other. Well, spring is in full doesn't care and they push I’ve been given quarantin- ing. Although being locked by in a flash. still had a season. I made bloom, so this week's column the people away who are try- I am also very thankful to unforgettable memories is about a routine that we do ing to help them. Well, I said up in our homes may seem every spring - spring clean- it before, and I’ll say it ing. again: We are all worthy. I was pretty good about Just know that there are On the Other Hand … cleaning things around my good folks out there to help place, but then COVID hit you when your "stuff" is too What do you want to be when you grow up? and I just didn't do my duty. much for you. In fact, I added more. Like So I hope your spring ing with people. Another rooms throughout the year. skills, but also because the comedian George Carlin cleaning goes well and have thing I was really good at The experience I got out growing up, I always had said in his classic routine, a good day and, of course, was working with kids. My there was amazing and really good elementary Everyone needs stuff to put God bless. by mom picked up on that right really helped me realize that school teachers who really stuff where we need it or Alex away as she noticed how I truly wanted to become an helped me. I can definitely not. Well, I just overdid the Lundgren good I was when I was play- elementary teacher. Going say that every single one of "stuff." Fischbach on ing with my little cousin who out to Challenger for intern- them made a major impact Stuff is the thing that we is seven years younger than ship was my first class of the on me, and I will definitely need at that time; and, when Cheney vote me. day and was my favorite remember them, as they COVID hit, I think we kept On Wednesday, May 12, On the Other Hand is One day, my mom sug- part of the day. Getting to helped shape me into the all our "stuff" just to protect the House Republican Con- written by students at- gested I become an elemen- see the kids every day al- person I am today. As a us from all the bad germs ference voted to remove Con- tending Lincoln High tary school teacher. I figured ways put a smile on my face. teacher, I hope I am able to that were coming at us. But gresswoman Liz Cheney School in Thief River that was a good idea since I Oftentimes, I would lose make a difference in kids’ there is a vaccination now, (Wyo.-AL) as conference Falls. was only in eighth grade and track of time and almost lives, and, hopefully, they and COVID is going to be chair. In response, Congress- had plenty of time to change show up late for my class at will remember their experi- held in check, so it is a good woman Michelle Fischbach “What do you want to be my mind if I wanted to. But the high school. ence with me being their time to clear out all the (MN-07) issued the following when you grow up?” That is my mind never changed. While at Challenger, I teacher as a good one. "stuff" that was important statement: a question kids are asked From then on, whenever I worked in a fourth grade This spring, I will be then, and to a clear path in “Our top priority, as Re- from when they are in ele- was asked what I wanted to classroom and in a first graduating from Lincoln on life (and of course, to walk publicans, must be pushing mentary school all the way do after high school, I have grade classroom. They were June 4 and plan on attend- around the house). back against the liberal up until they graduate from given the same answer: an both completely different ing North Dakota State Uni- I got the idea for this col- overreach of President high school. It’s a question elementary school teacher. settings that each had their versity to major in umn by watching a show Biden and Speaker Pelosi. even many adults fail to find I never had any real ex- pros and cons. I was glad I elementary education. I am called “Hoarders” on the net- As evidenced by today’s vote, the answer to. perience working with kids was able to experience both very excited for what my fu- work A&E. Now someone ex- our conference has lost faith I found the answer to that until my junior year in high as they were completely dif- ture holds as an elementary plain to me how this fits in Congresswoman Cheney’s question when I was just in school. I took multiple ferent experiences. teacher, and I hope that I am with A&E if A&E stands for ability to look to the future eighth grade. I’ve always classes that allowed me to go I think part of my reason- able to make a difference in arts and entertainment? So and advance our collective considered myself a people out to Challenger Elemen- ing for wanting to become an kids' lives like all my pre- it’s art when you see a guy priorities.” person, so I figured I had to tary School as an intern and elementary teacher is not vious teachers did for me. who has "stuff" piled high to do a job that involved work- work in two different class- only because of my people 8 ~ Thief River Falls Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Donovan D. Dyrdal, 78 Mildred Furuseth, 93 Jorde Hemmestvedt, 34 Thief River Falls - time employment for many Thief River Falls - love of "bargain" shopping. Fargo, ND - Jorde competitions in Fargo and Donovan D. Dyrdal, 78, of people over many years. Mildred Joyce Furuseth, age Her uncanny ability to get Hemmestvedt, 34, of Fargo, Minneapolis and was award- Thief River Falls, passed Don’s words were, “Working 93, died on September 26, incredible prices for ALL of ND, formerly of Thief River ed several trophies. His away on Wednesday, May 40 hours a week will put 2020 from a brief illness. her purchases was leg- Falls, passed away on favorite place and home 12, 2021 at Sanford Hospital food on the table and pay the Millie, nicknamed Mimi endary! We often joked that Thursday, May 13, 2021 at away from home was in Fargo, bills but doesn’t always cre- by her grandkids, was stores should just start pay- Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Metroflex Gym-Fargo. ND with his ate opportunities or build a beloved by ing her to take items away! Jorde Alan Hemmestvedt He met his future wife, loving fami- future.” Don continued his her family She was so generous and was born December 22, 1986 Brenda Arbach while work- ly by his love of farming up until his and friends. thoughtful. Nearly every in Thief River Falls, the son ing out at the gym. They had side. passing. She was penny she made, she found a of Scott and Darla (Knutson) much in common as body- Donovan Don enjoyed spending adorable way to gift it to someone who Hemmestvedt. He was bap- builders and were married Delbert time with family and inside and needed it. Either she bought tized and but later on went their sepa- Dyrdal was friends, fishing and hunting, out. Her them what she thought they confirmed at rate ways. born on July playing cards, reading, tak- joyful spirit might like or she payed for Redeemer He was caring, fun-lov- 13, 1942 in ing pictures, shopping – giv- radiated something they needed. She Lutheran ing, goofy, a jokester, he Thief River ing much thought into any from her to was so connected to people. Church in always put others before Falls, num- gift given, traveling and the extent She called friends and fam- Thief River himself, even though his life ber 4 of 4 driving around to look at that she ily daily to check in. She Falls. Jorde was not always easy, he children born to Ingebrit fields and every implement nearly glowed with positivi- was always so positive. attended strived to make it better and and Edith (Benson) Dyrdal. dealership he went by. He ty, patience and abundant When she spoke, her words Roseau improve himself. He was baptized at Norden enjoyed many Sunday visits love. Her smile was so big were sincerely wise and Elementary Survivors include his lov- Lutheran Church and was with the elderly in care cen- and so bright...,it was con- kind. School in ing son, Shyne and his confirmed at Rindahl ters around the area. Don stantly beaming on her She was known for her Roseau, mother, Claire of Fargo; Lutheran Church. He could and would strike up a beautiful face. She sincerely hospitality and her freezer Challenger mother, Darla Hemmestvedt attended grade school at conversation with anyone. knew how to Love everyone was always stocked with Elementary School, of Thief River Falls; father, Gopher Mound country To Don, there were no deeply and it literally didn't fresh made buns, bars and Franklin Middle School and Scott (Jan Leader) school, located near the fam- strangers, only friends he matter if you had just met or lefse. Over the years we Lincoln High School all in Hemmestvedt of Thief River ily farm in Norden Township had not met yet. Don lived she'd known you a lifetime! enjoyed countless home Thief River Falls, graduat- Falls; sister, Danielle ,until 8th grade. Don his life as a Christian and She was enthusiastic just cooked holiday feasts. ing with the class of 2005. Hemmestvedt and nephew, attended high school at led by example. the same! Her heart was Family was central to her After moving to Fargo, ND, Leon Jorde Hemmestvedt, Lincoln H.S. in Thief River Don and Ann attended his wide open like the sky. heart. She also loved: her Jorde attended Moorhead both of Newfolden; grand- Falls and graduated with parents’ church, Norden She told such great sto- house, planting flowers, State University in mother, Helen Knutson of the class of 1960. Lutheran, and later became ries about her life. Her mem- doing countless crossword Moorhead, MN for Sports Thief River Falls; aunts & In 1960, at a chance members of Oak Ridge ory was impeccable and she puzzles, shouting out Wheel Medicine. uncles, Marlon & Peggy meeting cleverly arranged Lutheran Church where he had a wonderful sense of of Fortune answers at the Jorde worked in mainte- Knutson, Jeff & Deanna by Donnie’s sister-in-law, served on the church coun- humor and a contagious TV, eating sweets, watching nance for many years at Dahle, Tim & Debbie Barb “The Matchmaker” cil, building committee, and laugh that was often right her great-grandkids’ hockey Eventide Senior Living in Nelson, Lonnie & September while visiting his brother’s was still serving on the down to her toes. When she games and cheering so loud- Fargo and Moorhead. Most Thompson; other family, family in St. Paul, Donnie cemetery committee. Don started laughing...the whole ly that she was uncomfort- recently, Jorde worked at Jamie, Ryan & Nathan met his future bride, Anna was currently a member of room was laughing with her! able to sit next to (haha!), Camrud Foss Concrete Sagstuen; many nieces, “Annie” Knutson, who hap- Our Saviour’s Lutheran She often said that she just eating breakfasts with son Construction in Moorhead. nephews, cousins, relatives pened to be there visiting Church in Thief River Falls loved life! She lived every- in law, Ray, and bargain Jorde enjoyed riding his and friends; and his cat, family as well. On December where he served as a day to the fullest. shopping with Kay! Victory Motorcycle and Scar. 2, 1961 the couple were mar- trustee. He also enjoyed She adored her husband She loved crocheting working on his motorcycle He is preceded in death ried at Arlington Hills serving for fellowship, so much, they were a washcloths on the couch with his uncle Marlon. Jorde by his grandfather, Herman Lutheran Church in St. where he developed many dynamic duo. They had a with her daughter, loved to cook and had a pas- Knutson. Paul. They settled in St. special relationships with rare bond that was endear- Sandy...even though those sion for music. His number A gathering time for fam- Paul where Don worked in his church families. ing...they were absolutely so washcloths weren't always one artist was Tom ily and friends will be held commercial laundry services Survivors include his chil- close. True partners in every perfect squares. MacDonald. Family was from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, for a short period of time, dren, Greg (Dawn), Kathryn aspect of their journey. They Mimi was a truly beauti- very important to Jorde! He May 21, 2021 at Johnson then got into building con- and John, all of Thief River raised kids, rode horses and ful soul in every imaginable loved to spend as much time Funeral Service in Thief struction as a lather, in St. Falls; grandchildren, Sierra snow-cats, cheered (too loud- way. She was deeply loved with his son, Shyne as he River Falls. The funeral to Paul. Their son, Gregory T. (Jake), Michael, Nolan, ly) at hockey games (haha), by her family. She is dearly could. Shyne was Jorde’s celebrate Jorde’s life will be ,was born in 1962 in St. Paul Danielle, Christopher & cooked holiday feasts, went missed and will be forever in mini-me. held at 10:30 a.m. on and in 1963 the family made Mickaela; great-grandchil- to church, and when Mimi our hearts. He had a passion for Saturday, May 22, 2021 at their home on the Dyrdal dren, Marli, Alejandra, got a job at Digi-Key in her She is preceded in death bodybuilding and was very Johnson Funeral Service Family Farm near Thief Lionel, Bree, Taylor, and 70s, Len made her lunch by her parents, John and dedicated, disciplined and and will be led by his sister, River Falls. Their family Ainsley; brother, David and drove it to her everyday Christine Hanson; five sib- strong willed in his Danielle Hemmestvedt. grew to include three more (Barb); sisters-in-law and and they ate together in the lings, husband, Leonard; approach to the sport. Jorde Burial will follow at children: Kathryn A. (1963), brothers-in-law, Betty, car on her break. and son, Jon. strived to live his life the Greenwood Cemetery in John D. (1965) and Kristine Norman (Coryne), Russell In the months before she Millie is survived by her best he possibly could. He Thief River Falls. M. (1967). (Ann), Darline (Jim), David died, she was talking a lot loving daughter, Sandra; ate well and encouraged his Condolences may be sent Don was a forward-think- (Mary), Richard (Becky), about missing Leonard soo dearest friend, Kay family and friends to do the at www.johnsonfuneralser- ing visionary, always plan- Larry (Karen), Carol (Mike), much. She often said that Heyerman; her grandchil- same. Jorde competed in vice.com ning for the future. As a Nancy (Jim), and Gus; God- she wasn't afraid to die...her dren, Annie (Prince), numerous body building A00003B2021MY19 teen, he worked for various children, Jackie, Allison, & faith was strong. She really Breanna, Cole, Andy (Kelly), farmers in Minnesota and Joshua; many nieces and loved the Lord. After Ben (Melissa), Katie; great Tony Johnson, 69 North Dakota, earning nephews and other family Leonard died, she attended grandchildren, Zachariah, money to purchase his own and friends. Trinity Lutheran Church Isaac, Noah, Damon, Nate, Moorhead - Tony Jo ing time in the sun with farmland. At the age of 16 He is preceded in death every Sunday with her best Taylor, Tanner, Connor and Johnson, 69, Moorhead, for- friends and family. Tony was Don purchased his first 40 by his wife, Anna; daughter, friend, Bonnie Tunberg. Kylie. merly of St. Hilaire, died on a loving grandpa to his three acres south of his parents’ Kristine; his parents; sister Mimi also had amazing Celebration of life servic- Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at grandchildren and enjoyed land. While living in St. ,LuAnn (Daryl); infant sis- fashion sense and she es were held graveside at Sanford Health Care, Fargo, nothing more than telling Paul, Don and his brother ter, Edith; sisters-in-law, always fixed herself up nice- Greenwood Cemetery on ND. stories with one of them on would come back to Thief Arla (Rod) and Donna; ly for church with her hair May 16th at noon. The sons On November 17, 1951, his knee and watching them River Falls on weekends to brothers-in-law, Byron and neatly curled. She looked a of Norway Snorre Lodge #70 Tony was grow. Working hard every farm. In 1963 Don and Ann Ron; nephew, Tim Lewis; bit like a living doll in our also hosted a book launch for born to day was important to Tony purchased more land that he niece, Doreen (Dyrdal) eyes. Yet, she was always Mildred's book collaboration Donald and and passing on that work had visions of making into Jacobson; God-son, Dean humble saying that "a per- with Gretchen Beito about Marlene ethic to his sons is some- crop land. Don was able to Dimmen; and very dear son should fix up and then the 99th Ski Battalion (Drees) thing he was proud of. see opportunities where oth- friend and Godmother, forget about it." "SEP" at the Floyd B. Olson Johnson in Tony is survived by three ers may have only seen chal- Eleanor Joyce. It was also a funny topic park Gazebo on May 16th at Crookston. sons, Tracy, Houston, TX, lenges. The following year Visitation will be held in our family to discuss her 2 p.m. A00003B2021MY19 He lived in Cory (Molly), Minneapolis, Don purchased his parents’ from 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. St. Hilaire and Trent (Eman), farm. To supplement the Prayer Service on Friday, Gerald (Gerry) Peterson, 97 and attend- Minneapolis; three grand- farm income until the land May 21, 2021 at Our ed Lincoln children, Mustafa, Maryem, was profitable, Don and Ann Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls - ing, camping, fishing, golf- High School, and Hallie; mother, raised cows and sheep. 2075 Highway 59 South, Gerald (Gerry) Peterson, 97, ing, and gardening. He was graduating in 1969. He mar- Marlene, St. Hilaire; sib- During this time they took a Thief River Falls. The of Thief River Falls, passed an avid deer hunter and just ried Judy Canard and had a lings, Polly, Terry, Kim, shell of a house and made it Funeral Service to celebrate away peacefully, surrounded three years ago, at the age of son, Tracy. Tony began driv- Degee, Todd (Sue), and a home. In addition to farm- Don’s life will be held at by his family, on May 14, 94, Gerry harvested a beau- ing truck for LB Hartz com- Tammy; and numerous ing, Don continued to work 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2021 at tiful deer with one shot from pany, delivering groceries nieces and nephews. several full-time jobs for Bill 22, 2021 at Our Saviour’s Karlstad 123 yards away. throughout the region. Tony He was preceded in death Hoglo, Wedul Truckline and Lutheran Church, with Rev. Senior Gerry was an active mem- married Diane Jehlicka and by his wife, Diane; father, Hartz Foods. He also thor- Alex Amiot officiating, with Living ber of Trinity Lutheran had two sons, Cory and Donald; step-father, oughly enjoyed working for visitation one hour prior to Center, Church, Fraternal Order of Trent. For the last 30+ Kenneth Ortloff; and sister, Stordahl Trucklines starting the service. The service will Karlstad. Eagles, MN Deer Hunters years, Tony lived and Mary. We will lovingly in about the mid 60s, first be broadcast in the church Gerald Association, and the Thief worked in the remember Tony and know driving truck to the cities at parking lot on radio station (Gerry) River Rifle Club. Fargo/Moorhead area. he is now reunited with night and later delivering 102.5. Burial will be at Oak Howard Gerry is survived by his Tony was a “stand-out” Diane. freight locally until he went Ridge Cemetery, 14376 Peterson wife, Thelma Peterson; two athlete in high school, com- May God bless his memo- full-time working on his 180th Street NW, Thief was born on children, Gary (Annette) peting in football, baseball ry. farm in the early 70s after River Falls. February Peterson of Thief River and basketball. His drive to Funeral services will be he had acquired enough Condolences may be sent 29, 1924 in Viking Falls, and Kristy (Paul) compete continued through held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, land to support his family. at www.johnsonfuneralser- Township, the son of Charles Kelley of Mercer Island, WA; his adult years as a fastpitch May 22, 2021 at Calvary As the farm grew, Don also vice.com (Charlie) Peterson and 7 grandchildren, Gabriel softball player. Looking up Lutheran Church, St. provided full-time and part- A00003B2021MY19 Hilda (Sustad) Peterson. He Peterson of Grand Forks, to their dad, Tracy, Cory and Hilaire. attended grade school at the ND, Missi (Jeremy) Smith of Trent quickly learned the joy Visitation will be from 10- Indian Trail School on the Baxter, Lindsay (Adam) athletics could provide. Tony 11 a.m., May 22, 2021 at Pembina Ridge, then attend- Sjulestad of Goodridge, Sam loved attending his sons’ Calvary Lutheran Church, A trip down memory lane ~ 1981 ed high school in Newfolden (Kayla) Kofstad of Thief high school and collegiate St. Hilaire. where he played football and River Falls, Brittni Johnson sporting events and has Burial will be at St. baseball. He graduated of Thief River Falls, Jackson been a continued supporter Hilaire Community from Newfolden High School Kelley of Bellevue, WA and of the Moorhead High School Cemetery, St. Hilaire. in 1942. Hannah Kelley of Mercer and Concordia College ath- Memorial contributions On October 17, 1953 Island, WA; 7 great-grand- letic programs. For the last may be made to Cullen Gerry was united in mar- children, Bryton and Blaine few years, Tony wintered in Children’s Foundation. riage to Thelma June Kofstad, Crosby and Winnie Arizona and enjoyed spend- A00003B2021MY19 Skomedal at Nazareth Smith, Rosie, Sully, and Lutheran Church in Trail. Evie June Sjulestad; as well They lived on the family as several nieces, nephews, farm in Viking from 1953 relatives, and friends. T.H.E. BUS ROUTES & SCHEDULES and moved to Thief River He was preceded in death Tri-Valley Heartland Express Falls in 1969, where they by his parents and brothers, Please Read! All routes Polk, Red Lake and have since resided. Lenold, Willard, Herbert, will arrive approximate- Clearwater Counties Gerry hobby farmed Ray, and Roy. ly between 10 and 11 a.m. (800) 201-3432 Option 3 turkeys, beef and crops in The family would like to All Routes Are Now Monday, May 24: Grand Viking. He worked at thank the amazing staff at Guaranteed! Please call Forks Lakehead Pipeline for 15 the Karlstad Senior Living by 3:00 p.m. the day Tuesday, May 25: Thief years as a Journeyman Center for their wonderful before to reserve your River Falls Electrician, then worked at care of Gerry the last seven ride. Wednesday, May 26: No Arctic Cat Snowmobiles and months. He was so happy All services will continue service Arctco for more than 30 there and loved them all. to be provided for the needs years as a Licensed Class A A service to celebrate of grocery, pharmacy, etc. Electrician. After retiring Gerry’s life will be held at 2 transportation. ECFE hosts Big from Arctco in 1993, he and p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, –––––––––– Wheels Event Thelma volunteered at The 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Pennington, Marshall Heritage Senior Center for Church in Thief River Falls, & Kittson Counties Thief River Falls Early 25 years. with Rev. Terri Cuppett offi- (800) 201-4342 Option 3 Childhood Family THIRD PLACE in the Share the Fun competition held Gerry was a member of ciating. Burial will follow at Thursday, May 20: Education will hold a Big among Pennington County 4-H clubs last week at the the Lutheran Social Service the Viking Cemetery in Fargo/Moorhead Wheels Event on Thursday, Lincoln High School auditorium was won by the Happy Senior Nutrition Board. In Viking. Tuesday, May 25: May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Acres 4-H Club with the skit "The Dazzlers." Left to right 2004, he received the Visitation will take place Warroad the parking lot of Volunteer of the Year Award one hour prior to the funeral Wednesday, May 26: Challenger Preschool. are, front row Jackie Thune and Julie Finstad; second and in 2015, he was award- service on Wednesday at the See and learn more about row, Maria Henderson, Susie Thune and Danny Iverson; Warren City Wide 9 a.m. - ed 1st Place in the Volunteer church. 11:15 a.m., Hallock City the big wheel vehicles. Kids back row, Jenny Anderson and Lynn Johnson. Not pic- Hall of Fame. Memorials suggested to Wide 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., will be able to get up close tured are Rona Broten and Mark Thune. Coaches were Gerry’s hobbies included the Heritage Senior Center Karlstad City Wide 2:45 and climb into these fasci- Arlene Thune and Mary Broten. woodworking, waterfowl in Thief River Falls. p.m. - 4:30 p.m. nating machines. A snack hunting, snowmobiling, ski- A00003B2021MY19 –––––––––– will be provided. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 9 Fair grandstand acts/Continued (Continued from Page 1) lights, chrome and side glass will be on sale at the grand- proud to bring Baja Racing must be removed. stand. to the Pennington County A baja race is NOT a Demolition Derby Fair, on Saturday, July 17 at demo derby. It is the most The demolition derby will 2:30 p.m. The classes of ve- basic form of auto racing, begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, July hicles featured will be 4 Cyl- with cars racing around a 18. For individuals inter- inder Front Wheel Drive twisting track, trying to be ested in participating in the Cars, 6 Cylinder Front the first to cross the finish event, the classes for 2021 Wheel Drive Cars, Rear line To register, contact him include: Power Wheels, Bone Wheel Drive Class, Powder- at 218-688-2699. To see Stock Cars, Limited Weld puff, and the Open Class. If rules and other information, Cars, Trucks, and Compacts. the vehicle doesn’t fit into log onto www.sthilaire To see the rules, log onto any of the first four classes, baja.com the Pennington County Fair it belongs in the Open class. (Rubbing is racing is a Demo Derby on Facebook. The number of vehicles en- reference to rubbing fenders, For more information and tered is limited to 85. Early especially on short tracks.) registration, contact Tyler registration is available. Tickets for performances Miller at 218-686-7488. The gates open for reg- istration at 10 a.m. Local baja rules apply. Each ve- The County Fair will include hicle MUST have working brakes, a two-point roll bar, a parade and fireworks window net, and shoulder There’s a sense that ev- years past, many things re- seat belt. If the windshield is Alex Conwell, a contemporary violinist, folk fiddler and actor from Red Lake Falls, performed removed, participants must erything is returning to nor- main the same - line-up be- have welded in at least three mal. Like in years past, gins at 5:30 p.m., and begins during Nordic Fest in Thief River Falls on Sunday. Nordic Fest is a celebration of all things safety bars. Four-wheel there will be a Pennington at Sixth Street. The parade Scandinavian. In a normal year, the celebration consists of a weeklong schedule of activ- drives are welcome and will County Fair Parade. The route remains the same. ities, but because of the pandemic this year, it consisted of a limited number of activities. run in the Open Class. If a event will take place at 7 More information about the participant does not want to p.m. on Wednesday, July 14. parade, and registration run their 4-wheel drive in And, as in years past, there forms, can be found at School Board the Open Class, they will be will be a fireworks display at http://www.pennington- required to remove their dusk. countyfair.org/ under the /Continued front driveshaft. NO EX- A theme for the parade Parade tab. Changes acknowledged has not be selected yet. As in CEPTIONS. All exterior (Continued from Page 1) public was spaced six feet The individual chosen for first year on the job. She has apart. the position will provide worked hard during her first The District is planning support for technology and year and met her goals. He to continue its in-person curriculum. New book unveiled added that the Board looked meetings. The Board of Education forward to having her lead Recognition also established and posted the District in the coming Franklin Middle School for a large number of 2021 year. Principal Bob Wayne and summer positions. This is a Signing Day for Lincoln High School Assis- normal part of the hiring Eighth Graders tant Principal Kelly Weets process in the District. Stepan praised Football were congratulated for hav- Summer positons include in- Head Coach and Teacher ing been named North Divi- dividuals hired in support of Kurt Reynolds for hosting sion Principal Winners. food service, summer educa- an eighth grade football The Board of Education tional and targeted services, signing day. Stepan said she also approved donations of bus drivers and technology. could already see that it had $8,000 from the Gene Haas Next meeting already made a difference in Foundation for the Lincoln adjusted the lives of these kids. High School Robotics pro- The next regular meeting Back to in-person gram, and $1,000 from Tex- of the Board of Education is public meetings tron also for the Lincoln May 24 at noon. This repre- Monday, May 10, was the High School Robotics pro- sents a change from the reg- first meeting since the pan- gram. The Board, said ularly scheduled meeting. demic began to be held in Nomeland, was apprecia- The time has been changed person. Stepan explained tive. to allow for the Board of that the District received Posting of jobs Education to meet with the new guidance two weeks ago The Board of Education Thief River Falls City Coun- that stated that if the Board approved a motion to estab- cil and Pennington County members were meeting in lish and post for a District Board of Commissioners at person, they had to allow the Technology Specialist. Ste- 5:30 p.m. in the Ralph En- public to participate in those pan explained that funding gelstad Arena Imperial meetings. Monday night, the was made available through Room. Board met in person - wea- the additional COVID fund- ring masks. Seating for the ing the District received. Northland graduation/Continued (Continued from Page 1) Northland, the graduates retirees. They included Bon- resiliency and has truly tri- exhibited strength, and nie Andrys and Kerry umphed.” Jesme looked forward to Jaeger, both from the Eng- COVID-19 pushed gradu- what they may accomplish lish Department; Colette ates in ways they couldn’t in the future. “The world Greek and Margo Colenso, have imagined. “You have needs your talents, your both from the Practical found new ways of doing ideas and your enthusiasm,” Nursing Program; Cassie things and have pushed she said. Hilts, Occupational Therapy yourself to meet your goal,” Jesme then encouraged Assistant Program; Stan Ko- said Jesme. “Your memories the graduates to go forth varik, Construction Electric- from your time at Northland and succeed. ity Program; and Peggy will be forever linked with In addition to honoring Rogers, Early Childhood and Gretchen Urnes Beito unveiled her new book “Furuseth In the 99th Infantry Battalion (SEP)” the COVID-19 pandemic.” the graduates, Northland Education Program. during the Nordic Fest in Floyd B. Olson Park in Thief River Falls on Sunday, May 16. Beito During their time at also honored seven faculty said the book came about because of a couple of coincidences - hearing a speaker talk about the 99th Infantry Battalion and her relationship with Millie and Leonard Furuseth. At one point, it was decided that it was about time to write a book. She spent many hours work- Get your Real ID faster ing with Millie to glean details for the book, and was set to release the book in May of 2020. Then, COVID-19 arrived. Then, Millie died due to COVID. Beito said it was a tremendous Minnesotans now have tomers needing to go home, uments. until May 3, 2023, to be get additional documents The eligible Minnesotan loss. Sunday, Beito talked a little about the 99th Infantry Battalion, which consisted of many REAL ID ready, but many and return for a second visit. will receive the pre-verifica- Minnesotans who spoke Norwegian, and about 400 Norwegian Merchant Marines, and their will decide whether to apply Pre-applying and pre-verify- tion notification, and then training. The book is on sale in the east lobby of Northern State Bank. It was published by for a REAL ID or enhanced ing documents can prevent bring the original doc- Richards Publishing of Gonvick. driver’s license or ID this from happening.” uments to their local office to (EDL/EID) when they renew Federal REAL ID complete their REAL ID or their driver’s license or ID deadline extended EDL/EID application. card in the coming months. The U.S. Department of To participate, Minneso- County Board The Minnesota Depart- Homeland Security ex- tans: ment of Public Safety Driver tended the REAL ID full en- • Must be 18 or older and Vehicle Services division forcement deadline to May • Must have a Minnesota Personnel actions/Continued encourages Minnesotans to 3, 2023. The deadline was driver’s license or number take advantage of online previously set for later this • Must provide their So- (Continued from Page 1) ross the street from the Mike Flaagan, who noted tools at drive.mn.gov to help year. cial Security number during Nearly five pallets of American Legion Club. that Highway Department with the decision-making Beginning May 3, 2023, the pre-application latex and oil-based paint A similar pesticide dis- blade operators may call in and application process. Minnesotans will not be able • Must have a verified were collected. Lawrence posal event will be held those messy areas as they Use the online Help Me to use their standard address on record with DPS- said they also accepted Thursday, Aug. 5, from 9 to work along county road- Choose tool to select the best driver’s license or ID card to DVS or select to do an ad- enough TVs to fill several 11 a.m., at CHS, 420 S. Main ways. STS will then remove license or ID type for your board domestic flights or dress change and provide a pallets. St., Warren. the junk on a monthly basis. needs. enter federal facilities. In- new address. For residents seeking to Further cleanup efforts County leaders plan to let Pre-apply online to save stead, they will need one of Minnesotans who are re- dispose of pesticides, a pesti- are planned. STS Coordi- townships know about this time during the office visit. three options: newing an EDL/EID or cide disposal event will be nator Wade Cota had earlier opportunity as well. Those who choose to apply • A passport or passport REAL ID are not eligible for held Wednesday, Aug. 4, suggested that STS could The next County for a REAL ID or EDL/EID card pre-verification and are only from 2 to 4 p.m., at CHS’ clean area ditches of junk Board meeting is sched- now have the option to sub- • A REAL ID required to bring documents former location, 624 Third that has accumulated in uled Tuesday, May 25 at 5 mit their required doc- • An enhanced driver’s when renewing if they are St. W. in Thief River Falls. those locations. Lawrence p.m. at the Justice uments online for license or ID changing their name or ad- That property is located ac- spoke with County Engineer Center. pre-verification before they The Transportation dress. visit an office. Safety Administration lists Federal and Minnesota Pre-verification saves several other less-common laws require a person to sub- trips to a DL office forms of identification that mit their original required Local students receive Fire causes DPS-DVS launched the are also acceptable for fed- documents, pass a vision damage online pre-verification tool eral purposes. screening and have a new degrees from Mankato March 29, to help reduce re- A REAL ID is optional. photo taken to complete Monday in TRF peat office visits and reduce Minnesotans may apply for their application at a DVS Two local students re- includes videos from Minne- processing times for REAL a REAL ID when they renew exam station or driver’s li- ceived degrees from Minne- sota State Mankato Pres- Fire damaged engine ID and EDL/EID card appli- their license or ID card. cense office. sota State University, ident Richard Davenport parts and inventory outside cations. As of April 28, 7,136 Pre-verification process Minnesotans can still use Mankato this spring. and commencement of Northern Crankshafts in Minnesotans have applied Eligible Minnesotans the pre-application feature if Minnesota State Univer- speeches from graduating rural Thief River Falls on for document pre-verifica- may pre-verify their doc- they choose not to use the sity, Mankato celebrated its seniors representing each of Monday morning. No in- tion. On average, Minneso- uments while pre-applying pre-verification tool. DPS- 2021 spring semester stu- the University's six colleges. juries were reported. tans who successfully online at drive.mn.gov. Par- DVS strongly encourages dent commencement by pro- The website includes the At the time of the fire, pre-verify documents receive ticipation is optional. anyone who is renewing or viding graduates names of each graduate and cardboard was being burned their driver’s license or ID Those who choose to par- applying for a driver’s li- "commencement-in-a-box" a graduation photo gallery in an incinerator behind the card in seven to 10 business ticipate will upload clear, cense or ID card to pre-apply packages and personalized where photos will be shared building. The fire soon days. high quality images of the online at drive.mn.gov. This photo opportunities last that graduates, faculty and spread to nearby pallets con- “We want Minnesotans to documents they select dur- feature allows Minnesotans week on a graduation stage staff tag with #Mav- taining engine parts and in- successfully apply for a ing their pre-application. to enter a significant portion while holding a virtual cere- Grad2021. ventory, according to Thief REAL ID during their first DPS-DVS will review the of their application online, mony and launching a spe- Local students who re- River Falls Co-Fire Chief office visit and not have to uploaded documents within reducing the time they cial website beginning at 8 ceived degrees at the cere- Marty Semanko. He didn’t make repeat trips,” said three business days and spend in the office. It also a.m. on Saturday, May 8. mony included: have a dollar amount in Driver and Vehicle Services send an email confirming lists the required documents The University launched Kory Engelstad, MA, clin- damage. Firefighters were Director Emma Corrie. “Ap- the documents are pre-veri- for each license type, so ap- its virtual graduation web- ical psychology; and, dispatched to the scene at plying for a REAL ID re- fied. DPS-DVS will send an plicants can have all nec- site, https://mankato.mnsu. Jacob Leier, MS, educa- 10:32 a.m. Monday and were quires additional email with details and next essary documents ready edu/mavgrad, at 8 a.m. Sat- tional leadership. back to the Fire Hall by 11 documentation, and the pro- steps if there are issues with when they visit their local urday, May 8. The website a.m. cess has often led to cus- any of the uploaded doc- office. GOODRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2021

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Inside . . . SCOTT DCAMP g Church Schedules . . .5B g Opinion ...... 6B Sports Editor g Menus ...... 5 WEDNESDAY, M e-mail: [email protected] AY 19, 2021 g Classifieds ...... 7B Volume 110, Number 20 • www.trftimes.com g Legals ...... 10B Track teams take second at conference meet Thief River Falls athletes “The boys 4x8 relay team won seven individual events consisting of Jonah Kalsnes, and four relays at the inau- Isaac Mauch, Will MacLean, gural True North Conference and Blake Biermaier ran an- Track Meet Saturday at the other season best by six sec- Multi-Events Center in Thief onds and won the conference River Falls. championship by 1:02,” The Thief River Falls girls Hruby said. team claimed four individual Joining the 4x800 team conference titles and two atop the medal stand was the relay wins, and added four 4x400 relay team that won runner-up and three third its fifth meet in five tries this place finishes. The Prowlers year. girls team finished second – “Our boys 4x4 is crazy,” just five and a half points be- Hruby said. “Katie came up hind conference champion with some thoughts and Crookston. changed the order around a “Our girls team really little and, boy, did it work stepped up on Saturday,” wonders. Watching a strong said Girls Head Coach Katie start, a lead runner get Nelson. “Some of the girls did chased down, a lead get events they have not done [Continued on page 4] this year to help us get more points and it paid off. We were very close to winning the conference title, but I am TRF SPORTS happy with how they com- Wednesday, May 19 peted hard to take the run- n Golf - LHS Boys at Bemidji ner up spot.” (Pre-Sub-Section) TBD Brooklyn Brouse won the Thursday, May 20 200 meter dash, the 300 hur- n Baseball - LHS at Detroit dles, the high jump and she Lakes 4 p.m. DH ran the anchor leg on the n Softball - LHS at Perham 4:30 4x200 meter championship p.m.; NCTC at Region 13B Tourna- ment 12:30 p.m. relay team to earn the con- Friday, May 21 ference’s Female Athlete of n Softball - LHS at Ada-Borup the Meet award. 4:30 p.m.; NCTC at Region 13B Joining Brouse in the top Tournament TBD. spot on the medal stand was Thief River Falls senior Brooklyn Brouse won all four events that she entered during Saturday’s inaugural True Monday, May 24 Dru Harbott, who took first North Conference Meet. Brouse won the 200 meter dash, the 300 hurdles, the high jump, and ran the anchor leg n Golf - LHS Girls at Crookston in the 1600, added a runner- of the Prowlers’ championship 4x200 relay team, and was selected as the Female Athlete of the Meet. n Softball - LHS at Barnesville 5 up finish in the 800 and was p.m. part of the 4x400 relay team n Tennis - LHS Boys at Section well to place second as well. the 100 hurdles and Peterson season,” Nelson said. personal bests. Katie and I Semifinals (EGF) 9 a.m.. that took first place. Our 4x200 relay team of finished third in the 400. The The Prowler boys team always tell the kids that Tuesday, May 25 “Our relays have been out- Kendra Mehrkens, Dominica Prowlers were also runners- also showcased its depth these are the meets where n Baseball - LHS at Warroad standing and have been tak- Bernstein, Elaina Ballard up in the 4x100 (Stephanie with a second place finish – we want and emphasize per- Double Header 4:30 p.m. ing one of the top two spots and Brooklyn Brouse have Dagg, Jeanne Olson, Chesnie finishing 14.5 points behind sonal bests. They still have n Golf - LHS Boys at Crookston every meet and conference continued their streak of Wojciechowski and Elaina champion East Grand Forks. more in the tank, so come 9:30 a.m. was no exception,” Nelson placing first. Our 4x400 relay Ballard) and 4x800 (Josie Pe- I am very proud of the Subsection, we should see n Softball - LHS at Fergus Falls said. “Our 4x800 of Megan team of Maren Espe, Kendal terson, Maren Espe, Megan boys on their runner up fin- even better times and 4 p.m.. Peterson, Maren Espe, Rantanen, Josie Peterson Peterson and Kendal Ranta- ish,” said Boys Head Coach marks.” n Tennis - LHS Boys at Section Kendal Rantanen and Josie 8A Championship (East Grand and Dru Harbott placed first nen) relays. Nathan Hruby. “Saturday's Like the girls team, the Forks) 9 a.m; LHS Boys at Section Peterson ran hard and as well by over six seconds.” “I’m incredibly proud of all meet really showed us that Prowler boys team had 8A Individual (East Grand Forks) placed second. Our 4x100 of Mehrkens was a runner- of the girls and how hard as far as our Sub-Section strong showings in relays. No noon Elaina Ballard, Chesnie Wo- up in the 100 and took third they have been working and goes, it will be between us team was more dominant n Track - LHS at Park Rapids jciechowski, Stephanie Dagg in the 200. Brooklyn Bakke it has been shown in their and EGF. The boys picked than the Prowlers’ 4x800 Area TBD and Jeanne Olson also ran added a runner-up finish in success on Saturday and this the best time to run their relay team. Prowlers bounce back with big win over Green Wave Losses have been a rare consistent in all three areas down in order in each of the occurence for the Thief River of the game. first two innings and the Falls softball program over “Offensively, we had a lot Prowlers answered with five the past three completed sea- of quality at-bats,” Rogalla runs on three hits in the sons. Consecutive losses said. “We scored in every in- opening inning and four runs have been virtually nonexist- ning and even with our outs, on five hits in the second to ent. I thought we made EGF have take an early 9-0 lead. This year’s team, which to work. Defensively, we Three of the five first-in- lost a year of experience due made the plays we were sup- ning runs came with two to the COVID-19 pandemic, posed to make. When you outs, thanks to clutch hitting suffered back-to-back losses limit teams to three outs in by freshmen Carlie Rogalla to Hawley on April 30 and an inning, it can be tough to and Kora Sorter. Rogalla Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton on score against good pitching.” doubled to score Olivia May 4, marking the first The Prowlers have prima- Hawkins and Paige Greene. time the team lost consecu- rily used sisters senior Sorter followed with a double tive regular season games Haylie Rogalla and freshman of her own to score courtesy since April 2017. Carlie Rogalla in the pitch- runner Nicole Dennis, from The Prowlers (7-3) were ing circle this year. Thursday second and plate the fifth run facing the threat of a second night, Carlie got the start of the inning. two-game losing streak going and pitched a complete “I think to have two fresh- into Thursday’s home game game. She allowed four hits men come up with some against East Grand Forks and a walk and struck out clutch two-out hits in the top after falling to a solid War- five Green Wave hitters. of the fist inning was big,” road team by a score of 6-4 “I think our pitching is Carter Rogalla said. earlier in the week. solid,” Carter Rogalla said. The Prowlers added two The Prowlers bounced “We threw strikes and got runs on two hits in the third back from the loss to the ahead in the count early. If and a run on two hits in the Warriors with their most these two pitchers can work fourth. complete game of the season, ahead in the count, that al- Offensively, the Prowlers shutting out the Green Wave lows them to mix up speeds showed patience and power. Thief River Falls senior Nicole Dennis rounds third and scores during the Prowlers’ 12-0 in five innings. and move the ball around the They drew three walks as a five-run first inning against the East Grand Forks Green Wave Thursday night. Thief Head Coach Carter Ro- strike zone, which can make team and collected 12 hits, River Falls defeated East Grand Forks 12-0 in five innings. galla said the dominant win them difficult to hit.” including a triple and four was the result of being more The Green Wave went [Continued on page 3]

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Football players sign letters of intent TRF ARCHERY Outdoor 3D League Over 30 Franklin Middle intent, the future Prowler Football program; Bowtech Babes...... 3...... 1 School eighth graders have freshmen are committing not • Give maximum effort in Nock Splitters ...... 3...... 1 committed to playing fresh- only to play on the freshman all you do, both in the class- Brush Busters ...... 2...... 2 man football at Lincoln High team next fall, but to also: room and competition set- 2 out of 3...... 2...... 2 BDD’s...... 1...... 3 School next year and 27 of • participate in the tings. Arctic Archers ...... 1...... 3 them signed letters of intent Prowler Summer Strength The signing day event also n Bowtech Babes def. Arctic during a signing day event and Conditioning Program; gave the eighth graders an Archers 3-1. Bowtech Babes - held at Franklin Middle • Always carry yourself in opportunity to meet some of Sarah Vogel 139, Rebecca Vogel School on Monday, May 10. a positive way, as you repre- the varsity coaches and hear 138; Arctic Archers - Darrel Janisch In signing a letter of sent the enttire Prowler their plans for the program. 99, Curt Grorud 85. Jackson Noah Jameson n Nock Splitters def. BDD’s 3-1. Nock Splitters - Charlie Vogel 137, Boyer Gonzales Hurst Team Average 137; BDD’s - Dewey Kostrzewski 140, Brandon Narlock 144. n Brush Busters tie 2 out of 3. Brush Busters - Travis Giffen 116, David Muggas 104; 2 out of 3 - Alex Thibert 132, Chance Irlbeck 83. Pennington Co. Sportsmen to meet May 19

The Pennington County Sportsmen’s Club will hold Maverick Noah Brenan Rylan Jaydin Jace Bohdi Wade its May membership meet- Iverson Jacobson Johnson Leake Lee Maslowski Mossestad Nelson ing Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. FMS boys golfers compete in Crookston, EGF

Thief River Falls middle school boys golfers competed in Crookston and East Grand Forks Tuesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 12, respectively.

Zachary Anthony Bradly Logan Caden Jaxson Gannon Averey Crookston Boys/Girls 9-hole Nelson Peralta Peters Peters Rose Tanner Zutz Toscano Tournament n Team Scores - East Grand Forks Boys 178/Girls 270; Crookston Boys 196/Girls 267; Thief River Falls Boys 217/Girls 279 n TRF scores - Boys: Jonny Rogalla 51, Hudson Brouse 51, Hudson Hall 56, Bennett Borgen 59, Clay Nelson 82; TRF Girls: N/A EGF Boys MS Invitational n Team Scores - 1. Thief River Falls 361; 2. EGF A 368; 3. Bemidji 392; 4. Crookston 417; 5. EGF B 420; 6. Detroit Lakes 422; 7. EGF C 484; 8. EGF D 664. n Medalist - 1. Rylan Leake, Thief River Falls, 87; 2. Brody T., East Grand Frand Forks, 90. Eli Miguel Dominick Paul Parker AJ Adam Ethan n TRF scores - Paul Anderson Wilebski Calderon Cloud Anderson Lundgren Rogalla King Eidelbes 92, Jameson Hurst 91, Rylan Leake 87, Parker Lundgren 96, AJ Valencia Rogalla 95, Owen Bushy 91. Big weekend for Frontier Wrestling Club FWC wrestlers earn seven top-6 finishes at Northern Plains Regional Lift-A-Thon kicks off

The Frontier Wrestling 6.5 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Greco-Roman Regional Club wrapped up the 2021 Kale Geiser (Minnesota) received a Boys 16U 145 - Kale Geiser's summer strength, bye; Champ. Round 2 - Logan Swaw place is 5th and has scored 11.0 Freestyle and Greco-Roman (Illinois) won by tech fall over Kale team points. Champ. Round 1 - wrestling season with a stop Geiser (Minnesota) (TF 10-0); Cons. Kale Geiser (MN) won by fall over at the Northern Plains Round 2 - Kale Geiser (Minnesota) Cael Miller (IL) (Fall 1:30); SAQ programs Regional Tournament held received a bye; Cons. Round 3 - Quarterfinal - Kale Geiser (MN) Kale Geiser (Minnesota) won by fall won by decision over Lincoln Fink Saturday, May 15 and over Bailey Peichel (Minnesota) (MN) (Dec 10-10); Semifinal - Mike The Inaugural Lift-A- Strength Training p.m. Co-ed Sunday, May 16 at the (Fall 1:09); Cons. Round 4 - Kale Baker (IA) won by tech fall over Thon Fundraiser will be Summer strength train- Summer weight room Woodside Dome in Geiser (Minnesota) won by tech fall Kale Geiser (MN) (TF 16-5); Cons. held June 8-11 in the ing is offered at Lincoln registration fee is $60. Wisconsin Dells, Wis. over Max Astacio (Illinois) (TF 12- Semi - Kyler Wong (MN) won by Lincoln High School Weight High School for students Registration deadline is 2); Cons. Round 5 - Kyler Wong tech fall over Kale Geiser (MN) (TF The tournament serves as (Minnesota) won by tech fall over 20-8); 5th Place Match - Kale Room. entering grades 9-12 for the prior to when they start on a national qualifier. It is Kale Geiser (Minnesota) (TF 10-0). Geiser (MN) won by decision over Athletes will raise money 2021-22 school year. Monday, June 12. Register open to wrestlers through- Boys 16U 152 - Griffin Lucas Kramer (WI) (Dec 16-7). for the weight room by col- Program dates are in the Activities Office (NOT out the country, with the Lundeen's place is unknown and Boys 16U 152 - Griffin lecting sponsorships rang- Monday, June 14 through ONLINE). has scored 10.0 team points. Lundeen's place is 5th and has majority of competitors com- Champ. Round 1 - Griffin Lundeen scored 13.5 team points. Champ. ing from 5 to 25 cents per Friday, July 30, with Aug. 2- Sanford SAQ ing from Wisconsin, (Minnesota) won by tech fall over Round 1 - Zachary Eliszewski (WI) pound of an athlete’s total 6 serving as make-up week. Sanford Sponsored Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Jackson Van Kley (Iowa) (TF 10-0); won by tech fall over Griffin combined weight in one rep The weight room will be Speed, Agility, Quickness North Dakota, South Champ. Round 2 - Griffin Lundeen Lundeen (MN) (TF 10-0); Cons. max for bench press, back closed from Monday, July 5 - and Jumps Academy for (Minnesota) won by forfeit over Round 1 - Griffin Lundeen (MN) Dakota and Nebraska. The Konnor Tubin (Wisconsin) (FF); received a bye; Cons. Round 2 - squat and deadlift. Sponsors Friday, July 9 due to the those going into grades 7-12 top four wrestlers at each Quarterfinal - Jayden Colon Griffin Lundeen (MN) won by fall may also elect to make a flat MSHSL (Minnesota State will be held Tuesdays and weight qualify to compete at (Illinois) won by tech fall over over Jayden Colon (IL) (Fall 1:59); donation. High School League) black- Thursdays from June 22 the USA Wrestling National Griffin Lundeen (Minnesota) (TF Cons. Round 3 - Griffin Lundeen Testing will be done on out week. through July 29, excluding 10-0); Cons. Round 4 - Griffin (MN) won by tech fall over Dawson Championships in Fargo, Lundeen (Minnesota) won by tech Gregg (MN) (TF 12-0); Cons. Semi - Tuesday, June 8, Meeting for incoming the MSHSL Black Out Week N.D. fall over Caden Rose (Minnesota) Noah Torgerson (MN) won by deci- Wednesday, June 9, ninth graders of July 2-9. Seven wrestlers from the (TF 15-4); Cons. Round 5 - Bryce sion over Griffin Lundeen (MN) Thursday, June 10 and Incoming freshmen who Five morning sessions are club competed in Saturday’s Burkett (Minnesota) won by deci- (Dec 7-4); 5th Place Match - Griffin Friday, June 11, with ses- plan on lifting at LHS this held hourly from 6:30-11:30 sion over Griffin Lundeen Lundeen (MN) won by fall over freestyle tournament and (Minnesota) (Dec 4-0). Luke Hogan (WI) (Fall 1:11). sions at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 summer must attend one of a.m., with two afternoon three came away with a top- Boys 16U 285 - Jackson Boys 16U 285 - Jackson p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. the following meetings: sessions from 2:30-4:30 p.m. six finish. Dominik Vacura Ingram's place is 5th and has Ingram's place is 5th and has Among the goals for the • Meeting number one - There is no sign-up, led the way with a fourth scored 7.5 team points. scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Lift-A-Thon are for each Room 106-Health Room - 7 unless teams request a spe- Quarterfinal - Evan Gratz Gage Opp (MN) won by decision place finish at 220 pounds in (Wisconsin) won by fall over over Jackson Ingram (MN) (Dec 7- athlete to raise $200 or more p.m on Tuesday, June 6; cific time. the junior age division Jackson Ingram (Minnesota) (Fall 0); Round 2 - Karlondo Duboise (IL) in sponsorship; raise $3000- • Meeting number two - The Sanford Sports (19U). Jackson Ingram 1:27); Cons. Round 1 - Jackson won by fall over Jackson Ingram $4000 or more for new Room 106-Health Room - 7 Medicine Team is working to wrestled his way to a fifth Ingram (Minnesota) won by tech (MN) (Fall 0:45); Round 3 - Carson weight room equipment; and p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. help Prowler athletes get fall over Karlondo Duboise (Illinois) Schoenbauer (MN) won by fall over place finish at 285 pounds in (TF 10-0); Cons. Semi - Gage Opp Jackson Ingram (MN) (Fall 1:40); determine each athlete’s • Meeting number three faster, stronger, more explo- the 16U age group, and (Minnesota) won by tech fall over Round 4 - Evan Gratz (WI) won by one-rep max before starting - Room 106-Health Room - 7 sive, more coordinated and Brady Kasprick battled his Jackson Ingram (Minnesota) (TF fall over Jackson Ingram (MN) the summer program. p.m. - Thursday, June 8. to help minimize injuries way to a sixth place finish at 12-1); 5th Place Match - Jackson (Fall 0:16). Testing will be done again at Lifting sessions and injury risk. Ingram (Minnesota) won by deci- Junior Boys 195 - Mason 152 pounds in the Junior sion over Raymond Hughes Iverson's place is 3rd and has the end of the summer as • Session I: 6:30-7:30 AM Katie Nelson will be lead- age division. (Illinois) (Dec 7-6). scored 20.0 team points. Champ. athletes celebrate each Girls only. ing the SAQ program. She Also competing in Junior Boys 182 - Caleb Round 1 - Mason Iverson (MN) other's success and ring the • Session II: 7:30-8:30 has her master’s degree in greestyle were Kale Geiser, Vacura's place is unknown and has received a bye; Quarterfinal - prestigious Prowler Bell, a.m. Boys only. exercise physiology and has scored 8.0 team points. Champ. Mason Iverson (MN) won by fall 2-2 at 16U 145; Griffin Round 1 - Caleb Vacura over Keagan Davis (IA) (Fall 0:39); when new personal one-rep • Session III: 8:30-9:30 eight years of experience Lundeen, 3-2 at 16U 152; (Minnesota) received a bye; Champ. Semifinal - John Gunderson (WI) max records are set. a.m. Girls only. working with athletes. She Caleb Vacura, 3-2 at Juniors Round 2 - Griffin Gammell (Iowa) won by tech fall over Mason Iverson The top female and male • SessionIV: 9:30-10:30 is also in her eighth season 182; and Mason Iverson, 1-2 won by tech fall over Caleb Vacura (MN) (TF 12-1); Cons. Semi - Mason earners out of each gradua- a.m. Boys only. coaching Prowler track with (Minnesota) (TF 11-0); Cons. Round Iverson (MN) won by fall over at Juniors 195. Geiser, 2 - Caleb Vacura (Minnesota) won Kaden Hooker (WI) (Fall 0:27); 3rd tion class: seniors, juniors, • Session V: 10:30-11:30 this year being her fourth Lundeen and Caleb Vacura by tech fall over Charles Walker Place Match - Mason Iverson (MN) and sophomores, will not a.m. Girls only. season of being varsity track were one win away from a (Wisconsin) (TF 12-2); Cons. Round won by fall over Donnie Hidden (IL) have to pay for their LHS • Session VI: 11:30 a.m.- and field head coach and her top-six finish. 3 - Caleb Vacura (Minnesota) won (Fall 0:47). Summer Strength Program. 12:30 p.m. Boys only. fourth year leading the SAQ by tech fall over Josiah Arroyo Wrestling continued on (florida) (TF 12-2); Cons. Round 4 - LHS Summer • Session VII: 4:00-5:00 program. Nelson, along with Sunday with Greco-Roman Caleb Vacura (Minnesota) won by the rest of the Sanford competition. Geiser, fall over Aidan O`Connor (Illinois) Sports Medicine Team, will Lundeen and Ingram all (Fall 1:23) Cons. Round 5 - Jacob be doing all they can to Sollberger (Illinois) won by tech fall battled their way to fifth over Caleb Vacura (Minnesota) (TF improve speed, agility, place finishes, while Iverson 13-3). power, flexibility, coordina- bounced back from a disap- Junior Boys 195 - Mason tion, stability, technique, pointing showing in Iverson's place is unknown and has endurance, explosiveness, scored 3.0 team points. Champ. freestyle with a third place Round 1 - Mason Iverson jumping and injury preven- finish in the Greco-Roman (Minnesota) received a bye; Champ. tion. tournament. Round 2 - Davin Munoz (Wisconsin) A Sanford Athletic In his third place match, won by fall over Mason Iverson Trainer will be onsite during (Minnesota) (Fall 2:59); Cons. Iverson avenged a loss to Round 2 - Mason Iverson session times and available Donnie Hidden of Illinois, (Minnesota) won by fall over Aidan to help rehab any injuries after Hidden eliminated McCain (Illinois) (Fall 0:13); Cons. that may arise during SAQ, Iverson from the freestyle Round 3 - Donnie Hidden (Illinois) summer sports or nagging won by tech fall over Mason Iverson tournament a day earlier. (Minnesota) (TF 15-5). injuries from the previous Iverson joins Kasprick, third Junior Boys 220 - Dominik year. A variety of equipment place at Greco-Roman Vacura's place is 4th and has scored will be used for the training Schoolboy 130 pounds in 15.5 team points. Champ. Round 1 - sessions with the new addi- Dominik Vacura (Minnesota) 2018, and Chandler Mooney, received a bye; Quarterfinal - tions of a Vertimax training champion in both Freestyle Dominik Vacura (Minnesota) won platform and Vertimax and Greco-Roman at by tech fall over AJ Petersen (Iowa) Raptor training system. Juniors 152 in 2019, as the (TF 12-0); Semifinal - Bradley Hill Sports-specific training ses- (Iowa) won by tech fall over only Frontier Club wrestlers Dominik Vacura (Minnesota) (TF sions will be offered if teams to place third or higher at 10-0); Cons. Semi - Dominik Vacura sign up for specific sessions. Northern Plains since the (Minnesota) won by fall over Liam All training sessions will be club was formed in 2015. McDermott (Illinois) (Fall 0:51); 3rd Thief River Falls sophomore Dru Harbott was a double winner in Saturday’s True well rounded to improve Northern Plains Place Match - Kalob Runyon (Iowa) won by fall over Dominik Vacura North Track meet. She took first in the open 1600 and was part of the Prowlers’ athletic performance no Freestyle Regional matter what sport the ath- Boys 16U 145 - Kale Geiser's (Minnesota) (Fall 1:23) championship-winning 4x400 relay team. (Times file photo) place is unknown and has scored Northern Plains lete competes in. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 3B MSHSL approves Girls Wrestling Division

A Girls Wrestling for youth sports programs to year. The amendment pro- nationally. proposed amendment had ber schools.” Division during the postsea- be adopted by the Minnesota posal was approved by a 44- League staff will work the required support of 9 of Opportunities to partici- son was approved last week State High School League 4 vote. with the Board of Directors the 16 administrative pate in Boys Volleyball still (May 11) when the 48-mem- and for students to have the Under the approved and the leadership of the regions more than a year remain. ber Representative opportunity to represent amendment, girls will train Minnesota Wrestling ago, but requested it be The sport is in its third Assembly legislative body of their school as they com- and compete with the boys’ Coaches Association in tabled for consideration organized season as a recre- the Minnesota State High pete,” said Erich Martens, teams during the regular developing models of imple- prior to the Representative ational, or club, activity School League met for its the League’s executive direc- season, but will have the mentation for the girls post- Assembly’s meeting in May offered by some member annual meeting. In other tor. “The decision by our option of competing in a season. Twelve weight class- of 2020. schools. In the 2018-2019 action, the Representative membership to offer our girls-only individual section es are suggested as part of “A vote today on Boys school year, more than 50 Assembly fell two votes girls in wrestling the chance and state tournament that the approved amendment: Volleyball was notable,” said Minnesota member schools short of approving the addi- to compete for individual would occur simultaneously 95, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, New York Mills played club volleyball. There tion of Boys Volleyball as a honors in their own postsea- with the boys postseason 138, 145, 160, 170, 182 and Superintendent Blaine are 24 state associations League-sanctioned activity. son division is a big step. individual tournaments. As 220. Novak, the League’s Board that sanction Boys Proposed bylaw amend- Minnesota now joins other part of the approved amend- A proposed amendment to of Directors president who Volleyball. Like all other ments require a two-thirds regional states like North ment, girls would be eligible add Boys Volleyball fell two presided over the youth sports in Minnesota, majority vote for passage. and South Dakota, to remain a part of the boys’ votes shy of passage. Representative Assembly Boys Volleyball was not Both amendment proposals Wisconsin, Kansas and team for postseason dual Twenty-nine members of the meeting. “It demonstrates played in the spring of 2020 were approved by nine of the Missouri in offering this tournaments. Representative Assembly avid support to add the sport because of the global pan- 16 administrative regions opportunity for girls During the 2019-2020 voted in favor of the pro- to provide additional oppor- demic. prior to reaching the wrestlers.” season, 153 girls in posed amendment and 18 tunities for our student-ath- The next Representative Representative Assembly for The addition of a Girls Minnesota participated in against with one abstention. letes, while at the same Assembly meeting will be in consideration. Wrestling Division in the high school wrestling. More With the abstention, the time, recognizing that addi- May 2022. “Today's meeting demon- postseason will be enacted than 21,000 female requirement threshold was tional work needs to be done strated the significant desire during the 2021-2022 school wrestlers are competing 31 affirmative votes. The to grow the activity in mem- Prowlers finish second Northland seeded at home invite third in Region 13B Thief River Falls shot a team score of 344 to place second behind Roseau at the Softball Tournament Prowler Boys Golf Invite golf invitational held Friday, three of four head-to-head May 14. A spot in the NJCAA games against the Pioneers Roseau’s Markus Nelson Division III Softball during the regular season. edged teammate Teagan National Championship Tournament host and top LaPlante 78-79 for the top tournament will be on the seed Rainy River (16-12 individual spot. The Rams line when the Region 13B overall, 14-2 conference) also took home the team Tournament commences on received a first round bye championship with a score Thursday in International and will await the game one of 320. Falls. winner in game two, which Dawson Kvick was the The tournament, which is slated to begin at 3 p.m. Prowlers’ top individual fin- features the top three teams Thursday. isher, tying for eighth over- in the MCAC Northern Game three, which is the all with an 83. Ben Nelson Division, begins with a bat- first loser-out elimination and Tylan Johnson tied for tle between third seeded game of the tournament, is 14th with scores of 85. Northland (11-10 overall, scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday. 10-6 conference) and second Championship game one Results seeded Central Lakes (16-13 is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., n Team Scores - Roseau 320; overall, 12-4 conference) in and game two, if necessary, Thief River Falls 344; 3. East the opening game at 12:30 will follow at 4 p.m. Grand Forks 353; 4. Crookston 360; 5. Warroad - DNF (+60 through 17). p.m. The Raiders claimed n Medalist - Markus Nelson, Roseau 78; 2. Teagan LaPlante, Roseau, 79; 2. Logan Spencer, East Grand Forks, 79. n TRF scores - Dawson Kvick 83, Ben Nelson 85, Tylan Johnson Prowlers bounce back 85, Max Arlt 88, Jaxon Brouse 90, Alex Von Holtum 91, Wayde Jensen with big win over 91, Brendan Bottem 93, Peyton Scheie 96, Nick Gonsorowski 101, Kyler Hoverson 106, Elliot Dahlen Green Wave/Continued 118. [Continued from page 1] Kara Ellis 1 0 1 0 1 0 Boys Tennis doubles against East Grand Claire Beck 2 0 0 0 0 1 Forks starter Ella Eggers. TOTALS 19 0 4 0 1 5 AB R H RBI BB SO “This group has shown Thief River Falls Prowlers shut out Green Wave flashes of playing really Haylie Rogalla 3 2 2 0 0 0 good softball,” Carter Abby Molstad 3 2 2 0 0 0 The Thief River Falls behind, not give up and, as Tate Steenerson by a score Gonsorowski defeated Trey Rogalla said. “We just have Abby Flaagan 1 2 0 1 2 0 Olivia Hawkins 3 1 1 3 0 1 boys tennis team won its told by both teams, they of 7-5, but bounced back to O’Reilly 6-2, 6-3. to be more consistent with 12th dual meet of the season found a way to win ugly. I’m win set two by a score of 6-2 Thief River Falls it. I thought we were better Paige Greene 2 2 1 1 1 0 Natalie Novak 3 2 2 0 0 1 in dominating fashion proud of our team as a whole and the super tie breaker improved to 12-6 overall and with our consistency on Carlie Rogalla 3 0 3 4 0 0 Tuesday, shutting out East for playing as a team not as 10-6. 4-0 in conference play with Thursday.” Kora Sorter 3 0 1 1 0 0 Grand Forks 7-0. an individual.” The Prowlers claimed the the win Tuesday. Maizy Kraemer 2 0 0 0 0 0 Game 1 “It’s wonderful to have an Both teams dropped the other five matches in Alanah Mack 1 0 0 0 0 0 entire team and coaching opening set before rallying straight sets. Ethan Thief River Falls 7, 1 2 3 4 5 R H E Nicole Dennis 1 1 0 0 0 0 East Grand Forks 0 EGF 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 TOTALS 25121210 3 2 staff dedicated to creating a to win. Jett Cornelius and Lunsetter and Dylan Hahn Singles - Camden Broadwell TRF 5 4 2 1 x 12 12 1 Offensive highlights - 2B - Kendra culture that supports one Rhett Jansich dropped the claimed the number one (TRF) def. Seth Aaker 6-0, 6-1; Jack Emery, Haylie Rogalla (2), Kora another, that makes each opening set of their number doubles match 6-1, 6-0 over Onkka (TRF) def. Tanner Lubinski 6-1, 6-1; Reece Janisch (TRF) def. Batting Sorter, Carlie Rogalla. 3B - Natalie other better and helps each two doubles match to Tate Cole Gerber and Adam Novak. SB--Kara Ellis, Abby Molstad Thomas McMahon 6-0, 6-0; Geran AB R H RBI BB SO other out of ruts,” said Head Fridger and Garrett Johnson. East Grand Forks (2), Abby Flaagan, Olivia Hawkins, Gonsorowski (TRF) def. Trey Natalie Novak. Coach Fabian Tunberg. Beauchamp by a score of 6-4, Camden Broadwell was a O’Reilly 6-2, 6-3. Kendra Emery 3 0 1 0 0 1 “Our two and three dou- before rallying to win the 6-0, 6-1 winner over Seth Doubles - Ethan Ella Eggers 3 0 1 0 0 1 Pitching bles teams didn’t play well second set 7-5 and super tie Aaker in the number one Lunsetter/Dylan Hahn (TRF) def. Ella Hlucny 2 0 1 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Cole Gerber/Adman Johnson 6-1, 6- H. Jensen-Selnes 2 0 0 0 0 0 East Grand Forks at all on Tuesday versus breaker 10-8. singles match. Jack Onkka 01; Jett Cornelius/Rhett Janisch Lucia Sands 2 0 0 0 0 1 Ella Eggers - L 4 1212 9 2 3 East Grand Forks, but Likewise, the Prowlers’ defeated Tanner Lubinski 6- (TRF) def. Tate Fridger/Garret Ellie Holte 2 0 0 0 0 0 Thief River Falls somehow both doubles number three doubles team 1, 6-1 in the number two sin- Beauchamp 4-6, 7-5, 10-8; JJ Ashlyn Veitz 2 0 0 0 0 1 Carlie Rogalla - W 5 4 0 0 5 1 teams supported one anoth- of JJ Cornelius and Spencer gles match. Reece Janish Cornelius/Spencer Hempel (TRF) def. Carson Knutson/Tate er well enough to rally from Hempel dropped the open- was a 6-2, 6-0 winner over Steenerson 5-7, 6-2, 10-6. ing set of their match Thomas McMahon in three against Carson Knutson and singles; and Geran

TRF Baseball Rams snap Prowlers’ win streak at four games Three days after picking Junior Varsity up an 8-7 win at Roseau to Scoring 1 2 3 4 5 push their winning streak to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E 6 7 R H E Roseau 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 10 2 Roseau 3 0 2 0 0 1 four games, the Thief River TRF 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 6 7 1 Falls Prowlers dropped a 3-1 Batting TRF 2 0 0 2 0 0 decision to the Roseau Rams 1 5 8 3 AB R H RBI BB SO at the Multi Event Center Roseau Batting halting the winning streak A Wensloff (CF) 4 2 4 0 0 0 AB R H RBI BB SO at four games. I Moser (3B) 4 0 0 0 0 3 Thief River Falls Unlike the first meeting, I Wensloff (P) 3 1 2 1 1 0 C Rosendahl (C) 4 1 2 1 0 0 during which the Prowlers B Monsrud (LF) 4 0 0 0 0 2 J Rosendahl (2B, P)2 0 0 0 2 0 scored seven runs in the Z Jaenicke (SS) 4 0 2 2 0 0 R Fisher (2B) 1 0 0 0 0 0 T Bjerk (RF) 4 0 0 0 0 2 N Gonzales (LF) 2 1 1 1 0 0 first three innings, things R Knochemus (C) 2 0 0 0 1 0 E Arett (LF) 1 0 0 0 0 0 were slow going early on C Flaig (DH) 3 0 1 0 0 0 J Erickson (CF) 3 1 1 1 0 0 Friday night. The Prowlers A Wensloff (1B) 3 0 1 0 0 0 M Berra (RF) 3 0 1 1 0 1 managed to score an CR: L Lisell (2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 L Martell (RF) 1 0 0 0 0 1 unearned run off of Roseau CR: B Demars 0 0 0 0 0 0 K Kezar (3B) 3 1 1 0 0 0 starter Isaac Wensloff in the Totals 31 3 10 3 2 7 G Zutz (SS) 3 0 0 0 0 0 Offensive highlights - 2B: I C Manderud (1B) 2 0 0 0 0 0 third inning, and it held up Wensloff. K Black (1B) 1 0 0 0 0 0 as the only run until the AB R H RBI BB SO J Lunsetter (P) 2 1 2 0 0 0 Rams plated two runs in the Thief River Falls E Lane (P, CF) 1 0 0 0 0 0 top of the fifth to take a 2-1 B Lingen (LF) 3 0 1 0 0 1 Totals 29 5 8 4 2 2 lead. The Rams added an M Rude (2B) 3 0 0 0 0 0 Offensive highlights - 2B: M insurance run in the top of Z Westlund (P) 3 0 1 0 0 2 Berra, J Lunsetter, N Gonzales the seventh for the 3-1 final J Rosendahl 0 0 0 0 0 0 G Kempert (SS) 3 0 1 0 0 0 Pitching margin. C Wienen (C) 3 0 0 0 0 2 IP H R ER BB SO Wensloff scattered five C Bruggeman (RF) 3 0 0 0 0 3 Thief River Falls hits over seven innings of R Manderud (1B) 3 0 0 0 0 2 J Lunsetter - L 4.0 5 5 4 4 3 J Zavoral (3B) 3 0 1 0 0 0 work and struck out 10 E Lane 2.0 1 1 0 1 1 C Lawrence (CF) 2 1 1 0 0 0 Prowler hitters on his way J Rosendahl 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 to picking up the win. Totals 26 1 5 0 0 10 Zach Westlund had a Offensive highlights - 3B: Z g Stamps elf-Inkin strong outing for the Westlund. S Prowlers, allowing three Pitching runs on 10 hits, with two Available at The Times IP H R ER BB SO walks and seven strikeouts Roseau in his seven innings of work. • Address • Dater/Number Thief River Falls senior Blake Biermaier ran his way to an individual win in the 300 I Wensloff - W 7.0 5 1 0 0 • Notary • Signature 10 hurdles and was part of two relay wins during the Inaugural True North Roseau improved to 11-3 Logo Stamps Thief River Falls Conference Meet held Saturday, May 15 at the Multi Events Center. Both the boys on the year with the win. Thief River Falls fell to 7-5 Z Westlund 7.0 10 3 3 2 7 and girls teams finished second in the meet. (Times file photo) Call The Times with the loss. (218) 681-4450 4B ~ Thief River Falls Times SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Wednesday, May 19, 2021 2020-21 Thief River Falls SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Pictured from left to right are members of the Thief River Falls Girls Hockey Team: Knutson, Brianne Ellison, Bella Berzinski; back row - Carli Prickett, Gretchen Cota, front row - Kora Sorter, Breanna Lee, Bella Amiot, Gabriella Steele, Shelby Ava Budish, Brooklyn Svendsgaard, Jenae Johnson, Camille Berra, Jaymin Breiland, Haylie Rogalla, Julia Rude; middle row - Bell Hamre, Mandi Coltom, Klosterman and Kassidy Fremling. (Photo by Thoele Photography) Jayden Breiland, Coach Huot, Coach Johnson, Coach Poole, Daniella Niebuhr, Kali

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Track teams take second at conference meet/Continued [Continued from page 1] Mauch in the 800; William 29.11. 12-00.75. 300 Hurdles - 1. Blake 400 - 10. Molly Cullen 1:08.84; built, and a lead held is MacLean in the 400; and the 400 - 1. Kailee Magsam, Triple Jump - 1. Hayden Biermaier 43.55. 18. Kinsley Oslund 1:12.12. Crookston, 1:02.30; 3. Josie Winjum, Crookston, 31-11.50; 3. 4x100 - 1. Crookston A 45.81; 2. 800 - 6. Kjerstin Nelson 2:37.70. something of beauty. Carter 4x100 relay team of Peterson 1:04.14; 8. Kendal Jeanne Olson 28-10.50; 5. Chesnie Thief River Falls A 47.80. 100 hurdles - 8. Ashlyn Nelson Pribyl, Kaden Bakken, Alexander Lundgren, Rantanen 1:07.84; 16. Maren Espe Wojciechowski 27-10.00; 6. Elaina 4x200 - 1. East Grand Forks A 20.33. Blake Biermaier and Isaac Nathan Nelson, Kaden 1:11.16. Ballard 26-10.50. 1:35.58; 3. Thief River Falls A 300 hurdles - 14. Hannah Mauch are a strong cohesive Grindeland and Issac 800 - 1. Kassidy Allard, East Shot Put - 1. Leokadia Bring, 1:39.40. Wilebski 59.27. Grand Forks, 2:26.34; 2. Dru BGMR/Freeze, 34-10.50; 11. 4x400 - 1. Thief River Falls A 4x100 - 5. Goodridge/Grygla unit and it certainly seems Dakken. Finishing third Harbott 2:29.95; 14. Megan Seraphim Johnson 25-01.00; 12. 4:40.01. 56.77. they are becoming the top were Lundgren in the 100; Peterson 3:05.11; Brylee Lingen 24-03.00. 16. Isabella 4x800 - 1. Thief River Falls A 4x400 - 4. Goodridge/Grygla A team in the section.” Camden Potucek in the 400; 1600 - 1. Dru Harbott, Thief Hamre 19-03.00. 8:47.34. 4:44.17. Individually, the Prowlers Jonah Kalsnes in the 1600; River Falls, 5:43.52. Discus - 1. Leokadia Bring, High Jump - 1. Gerald Melin, Long Jump - 15. Kinsley Oslund 3200 - 1. Lydia Floden, East BGMR/Freeze 103-09; 10. Brylee Red Lake County, 6-00.00. 11-10.50. 16. Hannah Wilebski 10- got wins from Bakken in the MacLean in the 3200; Carter Grand Forks, 13:13.78. Lingen 66-08; 12. Seraphim Pole Vault - 1. Nathan Arshari, 09.00. 400, Biermaier in the 300 Engebretson in the shot put; 100 Hurdles - 1. Breanna Johnson 58-02.50; 13. Kendal East Grand Forks, 13-00.00; 4. Triple Jump - 12. Kjrestin hurdles and Mauch in the and the 4x200 team of Kressin, Crookston, 16.11; 2. Rantanen 58-00. Blake Biermaier 9-00.00; 5. Joshua Nelson 23-02.50. 13. Hannah triple jump. Potucek, Dakken, Deyton Brooklyn Bakke 17.84; 7. Dominica Winner/TRF Places-Boys Berzinski 8-06.00. Wilebski 23-00.25. Bernstein-- 19.01; 10. Stephanie 100 - 1. Carter Vasek, East Long Jump - 1. Brody Moen, Red Shot Put - 2. Vivian Coan 31- “Isaac Mauch, in the Nyre and Bakken. Dagg 20.21. Grand Forks, 11.30; 3. Alexander Lake County, 17-10.00; 4. Jonah 02.00. Triple Jump, his 35' 5" jump 300 Hurdles - 1. Brooklyn Lundgren, 11.68; 6. Nathan Nelson Kalsnes 16-02.00; 6. Camden Discus - 2. Vivian Coan 95-09.50. gave him the conference Team Scores Brouse, Thief River Falls, 46.31; 4. 12.20; 10. Isaac Dakken 12.74. Potucek 15-11.50; 12. Isaac Dakken Goodridge/GryglaPlaces-Boys championship crown,” n Girls - 1. Crookston 162.50; 2. Brooklyn Bakke 50.52; 5. Dominica 200 - 1. Noah Kiel, Crookston, 14-06.25. 100 - 9. Kehan Nelson 12.58; 11. Thief River Falls 157; 3. East Grand Bernstein 50.67; 22.68; 4. Alexander Lundgren Triple Jump - 1. Isaac Mauch, Matthew Busse 13.08. Hruby said. “Next we have Forks 103.5; 4. Kittson County 4x100 - 1. Kittson Central A 24.238. Nathan Nelson 25.52; 10. Thief River Falls, 35-06.00; 4. 200 - 9. Kehan Nelson 25.85. Blake Biermaier in the 300 Central 88; 5. Warroad 51; 6. Red 54.20; 2. Thief River Falls 54.74. Trian Petrescue 26.18. Kaden Grindeland 32-04.00; 6. 400 - 11. Jordan Coan 1:08.34; Hurdles, Blake is becoming Lake County 49.50; 7. 4x200 - 1. Thief River Falls A 400 - 1. Kaden Bakken, Thief Jonah Kalsnes 31-10.50. 14. Dane Arveson 1:10.26. a Swiss army knife with his BGMR/Northern Freeze 44.50; 8. 1:49.27. River Falls, 53.74; 2. William Shot Put - 1. Brady Skeim, 800 - 12. Jordan Coan 2:44.49. Goodridge/Grygla 31. 4x400 - 1. Thief River Falls A MacLean 55.08; 3. Camden Potucek BGMR/Freeze, 43-02.00; 3. Taylor 4x100 - 4. Goodridge/Grygla events and he ran a season n Boys - 1. East Grand Forks 4:24.40; 55.65. Engebretson 41-01.00; 5. Carter 50.80. best in the hurdles thus giv- 181.50; 2. Thief River Falls 167; 3. 4x800 - 1. East Grand Forks A 800 - 1. Jonathan Krueger, East Engebretson 36-07.00; 7. Isaiah 4x200 - 5. Goodridge/Grygla A ing him the Conference Crookston 102; 4. BGMR/Northern 10:22.05; 2. Thief River Falls A Grand Forks, 2:07.46; 2. Isaac Phillips 35-04.50. 1:48.18. Championship. Kaden Freeze 99; 5. Red Lake County 58; 11:05.20. Mauch 2:10.08;’ 10. Noah Haugen Discus - 1. Brady Skeim, High Jump - 3. Moses Jensen 5- 6. Goodridge/Grygla 26; 7. Warroad High Jump - 1. Brooklyn Brouse 2:33.78; 11. Joshua Berzinski BGMR/Freeze, 133-00; 2. Carter 06-00. Bakken keeps doing Kaden 22.50. 5-00.00; 4. Katelyn Stephens 4- 2:34.14. Engebretson 110-11; 3. Taylor Long Jump - 9. Elliot Philipp 15- Bakken things in the 400 Winner/TRF Places-Girls 06.00; 5. Maren Espe 4-04.00. 1600 - 1. Tyson Mahar, East Engebretson 105-10.59; 7. Trian 10.00; 10. Matthew Busse 15-03.00. meter dash. He again ran a 100 - 1. Liz Webster, Kittson Pole Vault - 1. Emma Borowicz, Grand Forks, 4:37.74; 3. Jonah Petrescue 92-01.50. Triple Jump - 5. Matthew Busse crazy 400 meter dash, cap- County Central, 12.90; 2. Kendra Crookston, 9-00.00; 4. Dominica Kalsnes 4:57.99; 8. Carter Pribyl Goodridge/Grygla 32-01.50; 8. Elliot Philipp 30-05.50. Mehrkens 12.95; 7. Jeanne Olson Bernstein 7-00.00. 5:30.58; 9. Noah Haugen5:32.81. Places-Girls Shot Put - 8. Jolson Sargent 35- turing the conference crown 13.84; 13. Chesnie Long Jump - 1. Macie 3200 - 1. Tyson Mahar, East 100 - 12. Janessa Torgerson 01.00; 8. Andrew Loken 35-01.0012. in that event.” Wojciechowski14.24. Stanislawski, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, 10:02.93; 3. William 14.18; 16. Chelsie Nelson 14.84; 19. Logan Knutson 31-00.00. Runner-up finishes were 200 - 1. Brooklyn Brouse, Thief 16-01.00; 10. Chesnie MacLean 11:19.40. Kinsley Oslund 15.40. Discus - 8. Jordan Coacn 91- River Falls, 26.02; 3. Kendra Wojciechowski 12-09.00; 11. Jeanne 110 Hurdles - 1. Carson 200 - 11. Janessa Torgerson 09;10. Logan Knutson 88-03; 13. added by Carter Mehrkens 27.14; 5. Stephanie Dagg Engebretson in the discus; Olson 12-07.50; 14. Elaina Ballard Lambert, Red Lake County, 18.43. 30.77. dane Arveson 76-08.

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To request sermon manu­ 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 23: Bethlehem wor­ Grygla graduation at 2 p.m. Phone: (218) 874-7925 Phone: (218) 686-5962 scripts to be mailed to you, call 681­ –––––––––– Web: westakerfreelutheran.360unite.com ship services 9 a.m.; Nazareth wor­ Sundays: Worship service at 10 –––––––––– ship services 11 a.m. ­ Levi Johnson 4643, email oursavioursaflc@ ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Facebook: Westaker Free Lutheran a.m. IMMANUEL AND EBENEZER mncable.net, or send a letter to P.O. CHURCH Church Confirmation Email: [email protected] –––––––––– LUTHERAN PARISH – ELCA Box 269 in Thief River Falls. Missouri Synod Tuesday, May 25: Pastors Jonathan Dodson, Pastor Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. ­ Kids’ EPIPHANY STATION Sundays: Worship at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Thomas L. Puffe Conference Meeting at 10:30 a.m.; Matty Towse, Lead Pastor P.O. Box 98, Plummer Club, Youth and Colossians Bible –––––––––– 101 Pine Ave. S., Thief River Falls Nazareth WELCA lunch at 1 p.m. Mary Sieckert, Interim Worship Leader Phone: (218) 465-4525 Phone: (218) 681-4488 Study Pete Lee, Discipleship Pastor –––––––––– Sunday, May 23: 9 a.m. ­ Worship REDEEMER LUTHERAN Fridays: Bible study at 2 p.m. Sundays: Sunday School at 9:15 403 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls CHURCH – ELCA BLACK RIVER LUTHERAN Web: www.epiphanystation.com at Immanuel; 10:30 a.m. ­ Worship Sundays: Worship at 10:45 a.m. a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.; CHURCH E-Mail: [email protected] at Ebenezer Darrel Cory, Pastor –––––––––– Frank Ehling, Pastor 1300 Nora Street East, Thief River Falls Trumpet of Truth at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays: Prayer works at 6:30 Wednesday, May 26: 7 p.m. ­ ST. PAULI LUTHERAN KTRF. Sheila Michaels, Pastor a.m. Phone: (218) 681-3390 15952 110th Street SW, Red Lake Falls Worship at Ebenezer E-mail: [email protected] CHURCH ELCA –––––––––– Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Carl Hansen, Pastor Sundays: Worship at 8:30 a.m 11 a.m., Evening at 6 p.m. –––––––––– Live streaming our worship serv­ P.O. Box 944, County Road 20 S. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH – –––––––––– Mondays: Prayer works at 6:30 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN ices, people can go to our website at Thief River Falls ELCA CALVARY LUTHERAN a.m. CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD redeemertrf.org, click the link to be Web: http://historicstpauli.org Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor CHURCH – ELCA Tuesdays: Celebrate recovery from Rev. Chris Rosebrough, Pastor directed to our YouTube channel Thursday, May 20: Church 505 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-3296 Frank Ehling, Pastor 6 to 8 p.m. Radium (Sundays at 9:30 p.m.). Bulletins Council Meeting ­ 7 p.m. Sheila Michaels, Pastor –––––––––– Phone: (218) 681-9992 or 745-5604 Sunday, May 23: Worship at 10:30 Web: www.ziontrf.org PO Box 8 Sundays: Worship at 1 p.m., Bible are also available on our website. Staff available for phone calls only ­ 405 Water Street, St. Hilaire EVANGELICAL COVENANT a.m. (with masks and social distanc­ Study at 2:15 p.m. In person worship ­ Wednesdays 9 a.m. ­3 p.m. weekdays, (9 a.m. ­ Phone: (218) 964-5750 CHURCH at 6:30 p.m. (not live streamed) ing) Sundays: Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bert Foster, Senior Pastor –––––––––– –––––––––– 12 p.m. on Saturday) Zion office ­ 1425 Third Street East, Thief River Falls –––––––––– under current precautions. NEWFOLDEN EVANGELICAL THRIVING LIFE CHURCH 681 ­3296 Appointments with pastor Phone: (218) 681-4449 RINDAL LUTHERAN –––––––––– Web: www.trfcovchurch.org FREE CHURCH Jim Binder, Pastor made by phone or email only www.facebook.com/trfcovchurch Gary Barrett, Pastor CHURCH, NALC 22722 350th St. South, Erskine Pastor Ale 681­1866, 689­6021 or CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES P.O. Box 86, Newfolden Rev. Timothy Lundeen, Pastor 218-556-1545 OF BLESSED SACRAMENT, Office E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. Phone: (218) 874-8785 23511 110th Ave. NW, Newfolden www.thrivinglifemn.org ST. EDWARD, ST. JOSEPH Web: newfoldenefc.org Phone: (218) 689-0042 • (218) 378-4499 Sundays: Worship service 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18: 7 p.m. ­ Zion –––––––––– Father George Noel, Pastor E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] –––––––––– Council Phone: (218) 289-1735 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Sundays: Sunday school at 9:15 Sundays: Church services are TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday, May 19: 1 p.m. ­ Email: [email protected] Kevin Hackney, Pastor a.m., Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. livestreaming at 10:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament: Mass on First Lutheran Church – ELCA Skylite service; 6 p.m. ­ –––––––––– Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 210 Park Ave., Middle River –––––––––– Linda Kaushagen, Lay Visitation Confirmation; 7 p.m. ­ Choir 5 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. and live Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church NEXUS CHURCH RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH and Senior Outreach Saturday, May 22: 8:30 a.m. to Strathcona, MN Luke Stavos, Pastor Timothy Self, Pastor 325 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls 3:30 p.m. ­ Virtual Synod Assembly streamed. Phone: (218) 222-3622 246 Kendall Ave. N., Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-1310 1563 Highway 59 SE (Next to McDonalds) Sunday, May 23: Day of Pentecost St. Joseph’s: Mass on Thursdays at Sundays: Sunday school at 10 a.m., Phone: (218) 681-4716 Thief River Falls www.trinitylutherantrf.org 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:30 Worship service at 11 a.m. on even Sundays: Services at 10:30 a.m. at Phone: (218) 681-1469 Sundays: Worship service at 9 a.m. Senior Recognition ­ Worship with a.m. months, 9 a.m. on odd months. the church and online at www.riveroflifetrfmn.org and is broadcasted on KTRF Radio Holy Communion: Cable 3/KTRF St. Edward’s: Mass on Fridays at Service is broadcast on KTRF at 6 www.nexuschurchmn.com/mes­ Sundays: Worship Service at 10 1230 and Sjoberg’s Cable Channel broadcasts at 8:30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 9:45 a.m. p.m. sages a.m. 3. All are welcome to tune in. Call Committee Meeting This Church Directory Is Sponsored By The Following Businesses

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Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm • Thurs 9:30 am - 7 pm • Sat 9:30 am - 3 pm muni 6B ~ Thief River Falls Times OPINION Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Letter: County Humane Society seeks help The Pennington County planning events, and the The Humane Society has impacts of the pandemic is Humane Society sent out a day-to-day needs of the a few goals and projects the fact that the Humane letter to its supporters last shelter. that need support; and, they Society has not been able to week to keep them abreast of The Pennington County include: conduct its usual fundrais- DAVID HILL what’s happening at the Humane Society, founded in • Pay off property pur- ing activities, such as Humane Society. 1997, serves all the sur- chased last year. The Woofstock and the Humane Editor rounding counties in addi- advantages of purchasing Society Rummage Sale. It is e-mail: [email protected] To the Editor: tion to Pennington County. the property upon which the our hope that supporters The Pennington County Its operating costs vary shelter is located is that the will take this into consider- Editorial opinion published under this head ing is intended to stimulate thinking Humane Society has been according to the needs of the Humane Society remains in ation and make a charitable and discussion among our readers. Unless specified otherwise, the editorials are affected by the pandemic animals as well as the num- place as an organization. donation. We will be very written by Editor Dave Hill and do not represent opinion of other staff members. like all businesses and non- ber of animals served. It We are also able to apply for appreciative if you do and Opinions in items from other publications may not coincide with the editor’s own profit organizations. One does apply for and receive grant funding to enhance we are very grateful for views but are offered for their general interest. piece of good news, during grants when available. grounds and grow the those faithful donors who the pandemic, our census Grant opportunities, howev- organization for greater have supported us through numbers are lower than er, are limited when you service. These elements the years and those who usual. compare it to what is avail- would not be available if we continue to do so. Minnesota Nice In 2020, adoption records able for agencies that serve did not own the land. Taxes We are advocates for show that 230 cats, 222 people. are also be reduced as it is a those we serve, as animals dogs, four furry friends, and Our mission is to: nonprofit organization. have no voice and no choice. roundabouts two birds were adopted “Promote respect for animal • Last year, the organi- They are at our mercy, and from the Pennington life, work to prevent animal zation was able to obtain they provide nothing but I still hold the door we’re going to get used County Humane Society. homelessness, abuse and new kennels for dogs, but love and loyalty to us. open for people behind to them one way or Between Jan. 1 and Jan. 12, provide community educa- we are also in need of ken- For donations, please see me as I enter a store. It another.” 2021, five dogs and four cats tion regarding the nels for cats. our website, Facebook page, were adopted. humane/ethical treatment • We also have approved or mail to: Pennington was something I learned All I could think of The Pennington County of animals. It is the policy of repair of the driveway, County Humane Society as a child and it’s some- was all the hulabaloo Humane Society is a non- the society to promote which is in very poor condi- 15598 U.S. 59, Thief River thing I still do. It’s just over the first round- profit and relies entirely on humane care and treatment tion. The organization is Falls, MN 56701; 218-681- the polite thing to do. I about in town. donations and fundraisers. for all animals needing pro- waiting on estimates of 8045. grew up in South Goodness! The amount The board, which consists of tection, to seek to return what this will cost. Sincerely, eight members, is consid- lost animals to their own- • New air conditioners Pennington County Dakota, so being nice of education we did, the ered a working board, and ers; and, to seek suitable for the feline building are Humane Society isn’t necessarily limited amount of gnashing of therefore are involved with homes for animals without needed. Past and present board to Minnesotans, but teeth and whining was working at fundraisers, owners.” One of the negative members there is that stereotype off the charts. I guess of Minnesotans being navigating roundabouts “really nice.” is still a problem. Now, a Minnesota nice large part of that prob- implies we’re unusually lem is what we call courteous, reserved, “Minnesota nice,” which mild mannered … and, is my passive-aggres- well, passive aggressive, siveness analysis of the which isn’t always so situation. nice. One person defined In other words, passive-aggressive as roundabouts are not “behaviors that involve opportunities to demon- acting indirectly aggres- strate Minnesota nice. sive rather than directly Just go! You don’t have aggressive.” Example to stop at the entrance might be procrastinating to a roundabout unless a or making excuses to vehicle will be in front avoid certain people or of you at the time you’re activities, maybe in an about to enter the effort to punish someone roundabout. Merge! they think wronged Maintain traffic flow! them. So, passive- Just go! And please aggressive isn’t always don’t be Minnesota nice “nice.” To my thought, and stop in the round- the withholding of these about to let someone in. behaviors may even be Ugh. unhealthy. You gotta let I keep hearing these it out sometime! complaints over and Minnesota nice. over. Last week, I heard When the news was it several times from announced that several several different people. roundabouts were going The roundabouts are not to be built in Thief River going away. Please learn Falls, I shook my head to navigate them. and said, “Well, I guess A reopening Legislators act to reopen Northwest Angle The economy is risk is highly individual- Congresswoman restricted for far too long Northern Lakes Economic with their property or loved opening up again. ized, and there’s still a Michelle Fischbach (MN- and American businesses Territory Act, known as the ones,” the letter reads. People are getting vacci- lot of virus out there. 07), Congressman Tom continue to suffer. This new ANGLE Act, which would “While we appreciate that nated and because the Experts say it will Emmer (MN-06), program will provide a tem- create a forgivable loan pro- Canada has challenges of pandemic is winding take us some time to get Congressman Pete Stauber porary lifeline for hard- gram for “remote recre- its own in addressing the (MN-08) unveiled a series of working Minnesotans as we ational businesses” impact- COVID-19 pandemic, we down … we hope, they back to our pre-pandem- measures aimed at resolv- continue to work to reopen ed by the northern border believe that there are solu- are gathering again in ic confidence and econo- ing the prolonged closure of the border and restore com- closure. To be eligible for a tions that can allow for small and large groups. my. the border between the merce to this important forgivable loan, a business American citizens to travel With the relaxation Since the beginning United States and Canada part of our state,” said must have experienced a freely to the Angle while of some of the rules, of the pandemic, the and assisting impacted Emmer. loss in revenue greater than minimizing or altogether small businesses. “For the past year, com- 50 percent from March 1, eliminating risk of further businesses are begin- business community and “The closure of the north- munities along the northern 2020 until December 31, spread.” ning to fully re-open. It’s its workers have made ern border has been devas- border have suffered as the 2020. wonderful. However, tremendous sacrifices, tating for Minnesotans liv- result of the U.S.-Canada In addition, the represen- some individuals and and that should not be ing in the Northwest Angle, border closure. My col- tatives introduced legisla- some businesses may taken for granted. who remain cut off from the leagues and I have heard tion to create a corridor to POLICIES mainland and whose busi- from Minnesotans who have facilitate cross-border trav- not be entirely ready. In With the relaxation nesses have been left to go been separated from their el for individuals with nega- Letters To The Editor: The staff order to bolster con- of some of the restric- bankrupt. Even with highly families, from business tive COVID-19 tests. The of The Times en cour ages written sumer confidence, some tions, consumers might effective vaccines driving owners and employees who bill would also require the responses to editorial comment or infection rates way down, fear for their livelihoods, U.S. secretary of homeland letters with original thoughts or businesses may be grad- have the urge to flee ideas of general interest. Letters ually relaxing their and spend all the money there does not appear to be and from Northwest Angle security to begin negotia- should be intended for publication rules regarding the use they saved from not an end in sight. The fami- residents who find them- tions with the Canadian in The Times exclusively; letters lies and businesses of the selves isolated from the rest government for a border sent to multiple publications will of masks. Don’t give up going anywhere, on a Angle need the Biden of their country. This situa- reopening. on them. Due to the vacation. Though a generally not be accepted. Right is Administration to engage tion is dire, and it is past Finally, in a letter to reserved to edit letters for length nature of the clients vacation may be well with Canada on a bilateral time to find a solution. Canadian Prime Minister and clarity and to reject letters they serve, businesses in deserved and even nec- solution to a problem that That’s why I am proud to Justin Trudeau, the repre- deemed to be promotional in the healthcare industry, essary, please consider has remained unresolved help lead legislation that sentatives urged a swift, nature, promote violence or in poor for example, may contin- spending your money at for far too long,” said will pressure the Biden mutually agreeable resolu- taste. Letters should not exceed Fischbach. Administration to do the tion to the border closure. 650 words in length. ue to request that peo- local shops, restaurants, “The Northwest Angle is right thing and work with “We ask that you expedi- If individuals request their let- ple wear masks. There travel agencies, or even a historic and iconic piece of Canada to find a bilateral tiously allow for travel to ters printed “as is” they will be are also many people explore this great state Minnesota that has seen its solution to this issue,” said and from the non-contigu- deemed a paid advertisement and who haven’t been vacci- by taking a road trip. recreational businesses, Congressman Stauber. ous United States through must appear in a box. nated, the level to which and the livelihoods of The representatives Canada in order to facilitate Letters Must Be Signed: All let- Minnesotans, devastated by introduced the Assistance regular commerce with the ters must be signed and contain an each person tolerates the border closure. Access to Needed for Great Losses community and allow for address or phone number of the Angle has been severely Experienced in Isolated American citizens to reunify writer so authenticity can be veri- fied. Signatures must appear on let- WE’RE ALL EARS FTC urged to act on travel scams ters published. The staff believes that there is greater credibility in Senators Amy Klobuchar scams and fraudulent “The FTC plays a critical letters signed in print and will not (D-MN) and Steve Daines behavior in the travel and role in protecting con- withhold names of writers from (R-MT) sent a letter to tourism industry moving sumers from unfair, decep- publication. Acting Federal Trade forward — especially as tive, or fraudulent practices Responses Invited: Letters crit- Commission Chairperson more Americans receive a in the marketplace, includ- ical of individuals or other entities Rebecca Slaughter urging coronavirus vaccination and ing travel scams. While the may be shown to those individuals Questions? Your opinion is the FTC to take action to make plans to resume trav- FTC posts advisories per- or representatives of those entities protect people from travel el. taining to travel scams, we in advance of publication with an Comments? something scams. The senators high- As vaccines become more believe that more must be invitation by newspaper staff for Story Ideas? we always lighted recent reports of widely available and travel done to protect consumers. response in the same issue as the want to hear incidents involving scam- restrictions are lifted, 67 Travel reservations made original letter. Let us know mers posing as travel or percent of Americans plan on fraudulent websites can Corrections: If an error is made booking agents and creating to travel this summer. At be costly and stressful for in news or advertising publication, how we're doing. fraudulent airline websites the same time, recent travelers, and it is critical to the staff encourages readers to call to sell fake hotel bookings reports highlight an ensure that Americans it to our immediate attention by and airline tickets. In increase in incidents of understand how to recog- calling 681-4450. 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on 12-hour rotational shifts that include a night differential pay. Please Apply in person Applicants must have good communications skills, be able to Apply in person or at jobs.dominos.com multi-task and prioritize workload. Basic computer skills working 418 Atlantic Ave N. with Microsoft applications are required. This position features a 209 Brooks Ave. N., Thief River Falls starting wage of $20.91/hour and benefits are in accordance with 218-681-1333 the Union Contract. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, 102 1st Street W, Goodridge Public School District Thief River Falls, MN or online at: http://co.pennington.mn.us, Teacher Position click on ‘Employment’ 5th Grade Teacher St. John Lutheran School is looking to hire a Application deadline: June 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. middle-grade teacher for the School Year 21/22. Goodridge Public School is seeking a Applicants must be Christians who live their faith. 1.0 FTE 5th Grade Teacher. A college degree in education is required and a teaching Letter of application, resume, credentials, letters of reference license is desired, but not essential. Interested persons may call the school at 681-7753 or email at to Becky Carlson, K-12 Principal, Goodridge Public School, [email protected] PO Box 195, Goodridge, MN 56725. Phone: 218-378-4133, for more information regarding the position. email: [email protected]. Open until filled.

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For the upcoming 2021/2022 school year and beyond DEPUTY ASSESSOR-APPRAISER Full—time Permanent Successful candidates should demonstrate the skills necessary for delivering academic services to students Pennington County is accepting applications for the full-time with learning and/or social/emotional and behaviorial position of Deputy Assessor–Appraiser. This position is Employmentmplooymmemenm ntn Opportunity responsible for locating and appraising real property or personal needs. The successful candidate will also be property for tax assessment purposes according to State and responsible for monitoring and documenting student County guidelines. CDLL LTL DriveDrivereerr progress, managing IEP’s, and facilitating IEP team Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED; Class A CDL Drivers, Overnight Runn meetings in collabotration with other teachers and ability to read maps and locate properties; skills in using general families. In addition, the successful candidate must office equipment, computers, and a valid driver’s license. The either possess or be eligible to possess a current successful applicant will need to acquire the licensure levels of Outstanding FT Benefits Include: Minnesota Special Education teaching license. Will Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA), the CMA-IQ (Income *Health, Life & Dental Insurance Qualified) and Accredited MN Assessor (AMA) per current State consider a teaching license special *Paid Time Off permission/variance if necessary. Board requirements. Pennington County offers excellent benefits including health *Overme A er 40 Hours Questions about the position can be directed to insurance, life insurance, and retirement pension. This position *401K/KSOP Mrs. Johnson @ 218-745-4441 features a pay range of $21.21 to $27.34 per hour. *Monday-Friday Interested candidates should submit a district A detailed job description and application can be obtained *Home Daily application(https://bit.ly/applywao), letter of interest, in the County Assessor’s Office, 101 Main Avenue N., resume, and 3 letters of recommendation as well as a copy of Minnesota teaching license to Thief River Falls, MN 56701 or online at: Kelsey Johnson, Elementary Principal. http://co.pennington.mn.us, click on ‘employment’. Position is open until filled. Application deadline: May 28th at 4:30 p.m. Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. Apply Online Today! 1319 Greenwood St W at Thief River Falls, MN 56701 www.speedeedelivery.com LOOKING FOR EOE A NEW CAREER? Northern Pride The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota:

NWI has an Estimating Position available TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR and is willing to train the right applicant! Thief River Falls Public Schools is looking for a strong leader to fill our Technology Coordinator position. Thief River Falls Public Schools is a 1:1 is expanding! Position benefits include: Paid PTO Paid Holidays technology district that offers a broad range of educational services to its just 401k Program Profit sharing/bonus under 2,000 students from Early Childhood through Grade 12, and Health Insurance Alternative Learning Center and Community Education Department. We are accepting applications Duties: Tasks include: The Technology Coordinator plans, develops, implements, directs, for a variety of positions! ▪ Analyze and interpret architectural drawings and specifications. reviews and evaluates the programs and activities related to instructional ▪ Compile material take-offs for bid preparation. and information technology. Programs and activities include use of YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL ▪ Calculate labor & material values. technology to improve staff productivity and student learning; use of Acquire proposals from suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors. ▪ technology to maintain data and meet reporting requirements; ▪ Prepare bid documents for proposals. coordination of purchase, installation, repair and use of electronic Competitive Wages ALL SHIFTS OF PRODUCTION ▪ Calculate and process change orders. equipment, software, computers and peripherals; development & AND SANITATION ▪ Process contracts, bonds, and miscellaneous business documents. and optimization of district technology budget. The Technology ▪ Review shop drawings for submittals. Coordinator takes initiative in developing and implementing a 8% Bonus Potential ▪ Interact with and cultivate relationships with contractors and architects. districtwide technology plan. FORKLIFT OPERATOR ▪ Work jointly with production, manufacturing, and accounting departments. Qualifications: WITH EXPERIENCE Please E-Mail Resume to: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that [email protected] demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background might include a bachelor’s or master’s degree; five years of MAINTENANCE increasingly responsible work with information/instructional technology; HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? experience supervising others; familiarity with school district operations; work experience in a school setting. OFFICE ASSISTANT Feel free to stop by our office for a visit. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Please apply online at Northern Woodwork, Inc. Application Deadline: Open until filled www.northernprideinc.com A regional cabinet and woodwork manufacturer Online Application and other available opportunities can be found on 1581 Hwy 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 the District Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment www.northernwoodworkinc.com Providing a community partnership focused on quality learning, 401 CONLEY AVE. S. THIEF RIVER FALLS Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer. 8B ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, May 19, 2021

is seeking Help Wanted Help Wanted Full-Time & Help Wanted HELP Janitor/ Part-Time Help WANTED Car Washer Pay starting at $15.00 per hour Production Workers ▪ College fund* after 60 days trial period for every hour worked Northern Motors is looking for at TRF Pallet, a reliable individual to: Stop in and apply today at the A&W making wood pallets Clean Service Dept. located inside the Cenex Travel Plaza and crates. Light-Duty Vehicle Cleaning 1930 Hwy 59 SE Thief River Falls 218-681-7441 Deliver Vehicles *Must quit on good terms or fund is void. Call Dan at 218-689-0508 Valid Driver’s License Required Afternoons Monday-Friday Looking for EMPLOYEE to WRAP Music Teacher & English Teacher and TRIM MEAT...Wage dependant See Tom 218-681-4820 Red Lake County Central High School in Oklee, MN is on ability. Guaranteed 40+ hours. Contact Jay at 218-874-7355. Apply seeking a 7-12 Music teacher 1.0 FTE and a 7-12 English in person—Town & Country Meats teacher 1.0 FTE position for school year 2021-2022. —Newfolden 28tfc Hwy. 1 & 59 W. Position open until filled. Interested candidates should Farmers Co-op Grain and Seed is seeking local TRUCK DRIVERS: contact Randy Pederson, Principal, CDL required, must have current or be able to pass DOT physical. at 218-796-5136. Please call Danny Miller @ 218-681- 6283 or 701-741-1189. 81tfc ISD 2906 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Front Counter Sales

Full-Time, 40 Hours Responsibilities include: FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN I Create W/O’s,

Scheduling Appointments, Pennington County is seeking candidates for one Full-Time SITE MANAGER POSITION Custodian I. This position will perform general cleaning duties Tire Registration, for Thief River Falls, MN apartment as assigned and amongst various County buildings. Applicants Ordering Products, complex. Applicants must possess should possess a high school diploma or GED and no experience an outgoing personality with strong Inventory Control, Freight. organizational, communication, and is required. This position features a wage range of $15.07 to See Jerry For $19.36 per hour. operational skills. Prior experience DEPENDABLE in the multi-family industry a plus. Applications and a complete job description are available in the Full Details *Apply in Person* Send resumes to: Pennington County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, 101 Main Ave N, Pomp’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer Thief River Falls, MN 56701 or at: http://co.pennington.mn.us. Prairie Lakes Management HELP WANTED 17018 Commercial Park Road Application deadline: May 28 , 2021 at 4:30 p.m. DUTIES INCLUDE: Working On The Automatic (218) 681-2656 Brainerd, MN 56401 Inserter, Bagging, Mailing Newspapers and 220 HORACE AVE. N. PENNINGTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Various Other Duties Around Busy Newspaper Shop. THIEF RIVER FALLS [email protected] Opportunities for Advancement.

REQUIREMENTS: Ability To Lift 60 Lbs. Repetitively; Furniture Deliver Person Willingness to Learn. Must Be 18 Yrs. Or Older. Criminal Background Check a Valid Driver’s License required. Hazel Blue Furniture in Thief River Falls, MN has an HIRING STOP IN AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AT immediate opening for a furniture delivery driver duties include : •Follow the best practices for safety both on the road and while loading Full-Time Laborers or unloading a truck • Communicating with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to To request an application, email: 324 Main Avenue North • Thief River Falls, MN • (218) 681-4450 make deliveries • Meeting delivery deadlines [email protected] • Performing basic truck maintenance • Loading and unloading cargo or stop at CHS Northland Grain • Obtaining client or customer signatures when needed • Must have valid driver's license Full-Time • Must be able to pass a DOT physical

Lindholm Welding Office Assistant • Flexible daytime hours 1325 N. Main Ave. Apply in person to Thief River Falls, MN CHS Northland Grain has an exciting opportunity at our Stacy at St. Hilaire, MN office. We are looking for a full-time Office 201 LaBree Ave. N (Please follow CDC Guidelines and wear a mask.) Assistant. You must be able to make decisions and work Thief River Falls independently within a team atmosphere. You must be detail oriented, accurate, and have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER You will: • Handle customer phone calls. • Perform data entry into proprietary company systems. $20.12/hour • Process customer grain settlements. Paid on-site training • Work with sensitive material and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Pennington County is looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication skills. Candidates must be committed to our mission • Provide clear office communication with other and be energetic, observant, and have good decision-making skills. In employees. addition, they must have a positive attitude and be a role model to • Perform other grain accounting duties as assigned. others. Good computer skills and the ability to multi-task are essential. • Understand office functions to assist in the absences of This position is based on 12-hour rotational shifts that include a night other employees. differential pay. • Assist in other office tasks that are assigned. Pennington County offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, Basic Qualifications (required): paid vacation and sick leave, and early retirement. • High School Diploma or GED Applications and a complete job description are available at • Up to 3 years of office accounting the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department, 102 1st St W, • Proficient in MS Office Thief River Falls, MN or online at: • Ability to work extended hours as needed http://co.pennington.mn.us, click on ‘Employment’. To apply go to chsinc.com/careers Reg ID 1054 Application deadline: June 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. For any questions please contact Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Joann Blom at 218-964-5252. Northern Woodwork, Inc.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

SPECIALIST YOUR NEW CAREER Northern Woodwork, Inc. has an opening for an Administrative Support Specialist. Position includes working with the estimating department, processing manufacturing documents, STARTS HERE data entry, record keeping, filing, etc. Full-time position. Paid vacation. Paid holidays. Profit sharing. 401k program. Health insurance. Part-time will be considered. Please send resume to: [email protected] Or apply in person at: Northern Woodwork Inc. 1581 Hwy 59 SE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Full-Time & Part-Time Positions in our Greenbush

and Red Lake Falls locations:

Ⅵ Assemblers

$ Ⅵ Now Hiring Machine Operators Full-Time Assistant Buyer 2,500 Ⅵ Join our team! We are looking for a Full-Time Assistant Shipping Buyer at our head office in Thief River Falls. The Assistant HIRING BONUS Ⅵ Buyer will work directly with the owners and buyers to Welders assist in buying merchandise for all RONNINGS locations. Ⅵ Must be analytical, a high-achiever and have good time & More! management skills. M-F 8-5. Apply online at $825,000 ronningsmn.com. Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, PTO, Bonus Structure and Generous Employee Discount. Employee Bonus Starting pay up to $20.00/hr. based on Distribution in Part-Time Assistant Manager 2020 the position and experience Join our team! We are looking for a Part-Time Assistant Relocation Assistance Available up to $3,500 Manager. Assist in managing a team of employees, opening/closing the store and providing exceptional customer service to our customers. 1-2 evenings a week with some weekends. Competitive pay, managerial bonus structure and generous employee discount. Apply online Apply online at CentralBoiler.com at ronningsmn.com or talk with Heidi, RONNINGS Store Greenbush, MN • Red Lake Falls, MN • 800.248.4681 Manager. 225 Main Ave N. Thief River Falls, MN Wednesday, May 19, 2021 CLASSIFIED Thief River Falls Times ~ 9B

NOW HIRING PRODUCTION WORKERS Goodridge Public School District

Nordic Fiberglass, Inc. is now accepting applications for full-time Student Services Secretary at our Hwy. 75 South, Warren, MN location. We are production workers Goodridge Public School is seeking a Student Services Secretary. Mattracks, the industry leader in rubber tracks and conversions the leading manufacturer of fiberglass products for the underground Position has an 11 month annual contract with competitive salary and for four-wheel drive vehicles, is seeking career-minded employees to add to its already impressive work force in Karlstad, MN. electrical utility industry and have been in business for over 50 years. benefits. Preference will be given to candidates with previous office • Supply CHain Coordinator: • Starting wage is $17.75/hr. with the potential to earn $18.75/hr. experience and strong communication skills. Help Wanted oversee and manage overall supply chain and logistics operations to maximize efficiency after the first 6 months. Letter of application, resume, credentials, letters of reference and minimize cost of organization's supply chain. Manage and monitor • 3 Day Weekends, 4 Day Work Week, Monday-Thursday to Becky Carlson, K-12 Principal, Goodridge Public School, vendor's qualification and perform ance to ensure they meet company's requirements. ensure that project /department milestones/goals are (7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.), Overtime available, but not required PO Box 195, Goodridge, MN 56725. Phone: 218-378-4133, met while adhering to approved bud gets. Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes. Bachelor 's degree or higher preferred. Benefits include: email: [email protected]. Open until filled. • PTO (Paid Time Off), 6 Paid Holidays, Health/Life Insurance, The Goodridge Public School is an equal opportunity employer. • electro-Mechanical technician • Machine operators • engineering • production assistant Profit-sharing Retirement Plan • Human resources/accounting • Welders

Great opportunity for long term job stability with great benefits! • in-House Sales position(s) Goodridge Public School District Mattracks is proud to offer a Competitive Salary, Medical, https://www.nordicfiberglass.com/employment ECFE Parent & Family Educator Dental and Life Insurance, PTO, UTO, Retirement Plan. Nordic Fiberglass, Inc. is a drug free Full-Time, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. workplace and a drug screening will Learn more at www.mattracks.com. be required at the time of job offer. Goodridge Public School is seeking an Apply at www.mattracks.co/contact/apply/ ECFE Parent and Family Educator.

Letter of application, resume, credentials, letters of reference to Tom Loberg, Superintendent, Goodridge Public School, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PO Box 195, Goodridge, MN 56725. Phone: 218-378-4133, email: [email protected]. Open until filled.

The Goodridge Public School is an equal opportunity employer. $20.12/hour Paid on-site training

Pennington County is looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication skills. Candidates must be committed to our mission $2,000 and be energetic, observant, and have good decision-making skills. In Sign On Bonus Paradis Inc. — Brooks, MN for full-time addition, they must have a positive attitude and be a role model to company drivers others. Good computer skills and the ability to multi-task are essential. is looking for Drivers. This position is based on 12-hour rotational shifts that include a night Health Insurance ! Paid Vacation ! 401k with company match differential pay. Pennington County offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, Positions available: Qualifications: ▪ paid vacation and sick leave, and early retirement. Local run Monday-Friday. Home everday. Must have Class A CDL ▪ 2 years driving experience Must have passport or enhanced driver’s license. Applications and a complete job description are available at ▪ Acceptable driving record Full-Time OTR Drivers with flexible the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department, 102 1st St W, For more information schedules Thief River Falls, MN or online at: please call Paradis Inc. http://co.pennington.mn.us, click on ‘Employment’. Part-Time Drivers 218-698-4613 or email Application deadline: June 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Owner Operators welcome [email protected] Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CONSUMER/REAL ESTATE LENDER

Are you looking for more than just a job Do you want to make a difference where you live and where you work? All of that is possible, NOTARY STAMPS St. Bernard’s Parish & School with a career at Security State Bank of Oklee. Available At Security State Bank provides all the support you need Half-Time Positions The Times COME AND JOIN US FOR A FULFILLING CAREER! We are looking for a few to pursue your professional goals and develop meaningful positions starting the 2021-2022 school year: relationships with the people and the community you are • Part-Time Head Cook with a possibility of becoming Food Service a part of. Director in the future. • Part-Time Elementary Music – Requirement: MN Elementary Education License (or ND in process of getting a MN). Security State Bank of Oklee has an opening for a • Part-Time Music Liturgist – could be combined with Elementary Consumer/Real Estate Lender. This person would provide a Our Stamps Are Music for a full-time position with benefits. high level of customer service and build strong banking Self-Inking St. Bernard’s Catholic School (Preschool - 5th Grade) has combined great teachers, relationships within the community. They would work with the EVP a low student to teacher ratio, and the application of technology to provide students with optimal learning opportunities and a desire to achieve academic excellence. to develop and manage a quality consumer/real estate loan portfolio. Join our team where you will “Go Make a Difference!” St. Bernard’s is an Equal Experience in banking/lending is preferred, but not required. Stop In Opportunity Provider. This full time position comes with a comprehensive benefit package And Order Application Deadline: Open until filled Please provide Letter of Interest, Resume, that includes: health and dental insurance, 401k with Profit Sharing, Yours Today! Transcripts, and current Teaching License if applicable. paid holidays, and a competitive PTO structure. For additional questions please contact: Mrs. Laura Brickson, Principal, To apply, contact Wyatt Vettleson at 218-796-5157 324 Main Ave. N. St. Bernard’s School 117 Knight Ave. North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 or by email at: [email protected] Thief River Falls (218) 681-1539 ext 301 • [email protected] DIGI-KEY ELECTRONICS HIRING EVENT ONSITE AND REMOTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

Come meet with Digi-Key’s Talent Acquisition team in POSITIONS Karlstad or Thief River Falls to learn more about career • Accounts Receivable opportunities at Digi-Key. Onsite interviews will be • Global Customer Support • Order Ful昀llment available in TRF. • Summer Temporary • and more! Tuesday, May 18th Thursday, May 20th STARTING RATES 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM • $18.00/HR (Day Shift) • $20.00/HR (Evening Shift) Nordhem Restaurant TRF Armory 206 Main Street S 250 Emil Street SIGN-ON BONUS Karlstad, MN Thief River Falls, MN • $2,000 for Full-Time • $500 for Part-Time Questions? Email: [email protected] BENEFITS • World-Class Health Insurance Plan • Relocation Assistance • Onsite Clinic • Onsite Fitness Center • 401(k) Match & Pro昀t-Sharing Bonus • Paid Time Off & Holidays

©2021 Digi-Key Electroncis. Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 10B ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, May 19, 2020

May 19, 2021 Jerome & Debra Engen, Carl & Paula Skjerven, Louise Solseng Life Estate, June 8th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Help Wanted For Rent SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION Erdmann, Vernon & Bonnie Erdmann, Louise Solseng, Verne & Catherine Pennington County Justice Center, Looking for a CONCRETE FORE- LARGE 2-BEDROOM Apartment, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT John & Gloria Erickson, Bradley & Spengler Trustees, Gregory Srnsky, County Boardroom, 141 Main Avenue MAN - Excellent pay, full benefits. Thief River Falls: Heat paid, no 564 – BOARD OF EDUCATION Janelle Eriksen, Donavan & Verla Randy Srnsky, State of Minnesota South, Thief River Falls, Minnesota Call 218-686-9308. 7tfc pets, 1-year lease, $620/month. Call APRIL 26, 2021 Erlandson, Brian & Marybeth MNDOT, State of Minnesota DNR, 56701. Said public hearing will be held 320-321-4690. 14tfc 6:30 P.M. Espeseth, Jason Espeseth, Nathan Quinn Strong & Cheryl Smith, Scott & in person and via Zoom. If you desire VIA ZOOM Fanfulik, Tracey Fanfulik, Curtis & Kjelsy Stueber, Catarina Suronen, to attend the public hearing in person, A Work Session Meeting of Barbara Farbo, Kenneth & Jamie Fort, Walter Suronen, R & L Swanson Farms you will be required to adhere to all HELP WANTED Office and Independent School District #564 Robin Fowler & Wendy Braid, Eric & Inc, Joyce Swenson, Tyler Temple, executive orders issued by Governor Board of Education was held Monday, Sarah Friesner, Cole Furuseth, Dale & Wayne Thorson Trustee, Terrance & Tim Walz and/or policies issued by the Janitorial Cleaning April 26, 2021, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Aleta Furuseth, Kermit & Peggy Linda Timm, Tri-State Holdings LLC, Pennington County Board of Retail Space Available via ZOOM. The following board mem- Genereux, Lester & Karen Gervais, Daniel & Janeece Trontvet Trustees, Commissioners that are effective as of bers were present: Chris Melbye, Mike Gary & Lisa Geske, Leonard & Erick & Casey Trontvet, Matthew & June 8th, 2021 as it relates to in-person – Part-Time/Evenings Downtown Thief River Falls Spears, Craig Mattson, Misty Hempel, Margaret Geske, David & Eunice Shimara Trontvet, Jay & Kimberly gatherings (i.e. wearing of a mask – 3 Days/Week Ryan Walseth and Wayne Nomeland. Grothe, Isaiah Grothe, Curtis Tunheim, Lacey Tusler, Jennifer Ulrich, and/or social distancing, etc.). If you For more information call Kyle Absent: Michelle Westerman. Staff Halverson Jr Trustees, Jo-Dale Kathryn Ulrich, Raynold & Kathryn desire to attend the public hearing via – Set Hours members present were: Melissa Bushy Hannon, Tanya Harbott, Travis Harbott, Ulrich, Ryan Ulrich, Cody Walseth, Zoom, you should contact Pennington 218-523-3173 and Donita Stepan. Also present were: James & Penny Haugen, James & Cody & Desiree Walseth, Michael County Coordinator, Kevin Erickson, at – Competitive Wage Marlene Anderson and Dave Hill. Penelope Haugen Trustees, Michael & Weiland, David Willis & Kimberly Ditz, 218-683-7000 or via email at kwerick- A motion was made by Ryan Kim Hawkenson, Ole Hegtvedt, Wayne Eric Wold, Thomas & Kaylynn Wold, [email protected] and Walseth and seconded by Misty Helgenset, Helle Bros Farms LLC, Thomas & Kaylynn Wold Trustees, request the Zoom attendee informa- HOUSE FOR RENT: Small, 1 ALSO LOOKING TO HIRE Hempel to call the meeting to order and Joseph & Tammy Hickey, Hinrichs LLC, Richard Yonke, Randall Zaviska. tion. Bedroom with detached garage. establish that a quorum was present. Earl & Eileen Hoefer Trustees, Murray NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Jennifer Herzberg Carpet Cleaning Available June 1. Call 218-689-8110. Upon a roll call vote, the following Hogenson, Dean Holtan, Janice public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Auditor/Treasurer P4t42p voted in favor of: Melbye, Walseth, Huebsch, Gerald Hunt, Randy & Mary Technician FOR RENT: 1 BEDROOM HOUSE Hempel, Nomeland, Mattson, and Huot, Justin & Desirae Iverson, Myron — washer and dryer included, non- Spears. Absent: Westerman. Motion & Sonia Iverson Trustees, Ryan – Full-Time/Part-Time smoker, no pets. $650 per month, carried. Iverson, Lyle Jr & Pamela Jennings, GARAGE Sale – Daytime Hours $650 deposit, available June 1st. A motion was made by Mike Spears Aaron Jensen, Joshua & Angela One year contract. 508 West 2nd St. and seconded by Craig Mattson to Jensen, Kendall & Renae Jensen, Northland Community and Technical College N. TRF. Call 218-521-0986. 2t40p approve the April 26, 2021 Work Bruce & Janet Johnson Trustees, SteaMagic Session agenda as presented. Upon a Dakota Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Thief River Falls Campus (sale will be in the shop roll call vote, the following voted in Marty & Lisa Johnson, Timothy on the North side of the TRF Campus) of Thief River Falls Real Estate favor of: Spears, Melbye, Walseth, Johnson, Brandon Johnsrud, Wade & WANT TO PURCHASE: TOWN- Hempel, Nomeland, and Mattson. Camilla Joppru, Eugene Kalinowski, Thursday, May 27, 2021 (218) 686-5427 HOME - TWINHOME, ETC. Absent: Westerman. Motion carried. Steven Kerner, Alfred & Eunice Kimble, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Preferably 2 bedroom, garage, mini- The School Board Self Evaluation Scott Kjellberg & Stacy Wightman, mum 1,000 sq. ft. Call us with what was presented and discussed. James & Carol Knott Trustees, Carol NO COMPUTERS OR ELECTRONICS Strategic Plan alignment was present- Kolseth, Dale & Gladee Koop Trustees, CDL DRIVER WANTED. Must have you have. 218-686-2669 or 218-521- Items for sale are cabinets, chairs, tables, weight equipment, clean driving record, reliable and 0650. 2P8t48p ed and discussed. Jason & Rhonda Koop, Thomas & willing to learn. Local hauls, home A motion was made by Misty Sherry Koop, Nancy Krohn Trustee, and many other items. Everything is sold ‘as is’ on a first- HOUSE IN OKLEE - 3 bedroom, 2 Hempel and seconded by Ryan Ray & Jodi Kuznia, Raymond Kvalvog, every night, mainly pulling hopper bath, 2 sheds, appliances, $57,500 come basis. Employees of the State and its political subdivisions are not Walseth to move to go into closed ses- Gary Lane, Michael & Trisha Lane, Lee allowed to purchase surplus State property through the rummage sale and flat bed. Wage depending on 218-358-0423. sion at 8 pm to discuss and review the Larock, Joseph Lesmeister & Kimberly experience and drive. Based out of Superintendent Goals and Evaluation Jenkins, Kristi & Lee Lilja, Mitchell & process (Minnesota Statute 15.054) Karlstad, MN. Call or text Brandon Vehicles/Accessories for the 2020-21 school year. Upon a roll Consuelo Loe, Kenneth Lubarski, at 218-689-5656 2P8t45p FOR SALE 2016 GMC Acadia AWD call vote, the following voted in favor of: Melannie Lundstrom, Jerod & Tara SLT Amethyst, 51K miles $22,500 Mattson, Spears, Nomeland, Melbye, Lunsetter, Marquis Farms, Rhonda call 218-686-5820 P4t41p Hempel and Walseth. Absent: Martinson, Marlin & Melanie Westerman. Motion carried. Mathiason, Shawn & Lisa McGrath, 1101 HWY 1 East • Thief River Falls, MN Now Hiring for 2014 SPORTY, Silver Ford Focus: A motion was made by Ryan Ronald McKercher, Mehrkens Farms No rust, 51k miles, great gas Walseth and seconded by Misty Inc, Connie Mehrkens, Darrel all positions with a mileage! Asking $4,000/obo. Cash Hempel to approve adjourning the Mehrkens, Kyle Mehrkens, Angela & only. Call 218-404-2202. P4t43p closed session at 8:56 pm. Upon a roll Christopher Melbye, Glenn & Susan FOR SALE BY BRINK LAWYERS PA starting pay of call vote, the following voted in favor of: Meyer, Calvin Michaels, Kyle & Rummage Sales Spears, Melbye, Walseth, Hempel, Danielle Miller, Robert & Phyllis Miller, Nomeland, and Mattson. Absent: Donald & Mary Molskness, Thomas & SPACIOUS ONE LEVEL LIVING $14.00 per hour 17211 130th Avenue NE Westerman. Motion carried. Barbara Molskness, Shaun & Shannon (by fairgrounds, 6th St. & Barzen) A motion was made by Misty Moran, Ronald Moritz, Stephen & Days, evenings and weekends - Friday, May 21st, 4-7pm and Hempel and seconded by Craig Tracy Mosloff, Blaine Murphy, Kim & flexible schedule for students. Saturday, May 22nd, 8am-4pm. Mattson to approve adjourning the Pamela Murphy, Donna Myhrer, Dale & Children’s clothes: girls 2T-4T, boys school board work session at 8:56 pm. Denise Nelson, Gary & Barbra Nelson, Competitive Starting Pay 5-10, women’s and men’s clothes, Upon a roll call vote, the following Gregory Nelson, James Nelson & puzzles, books, pictures, home voted in favor of: Walseth, Mattson, Maureen Opsahl, Kurt Nelson, Leroy & All Positions Offer: decor, baby gear, furniture, carpet Hempel, Spears, Melbye and Dorothy Nelson, Zeb Nelson, Glen & shampooer, misc. 2t41p Nomeland. Absent: Westerman. Motion Lynae Nesland, Ness Tri Couty Farms • Free Uniforms carried. LLC, Sheryl Newman, Steven & Cheryl • Free meals while on the job. /s/ Newman Trustees, Norden Cemetery Miscellaneous Wayne Nomeland, Chair Association, Norden Township, Arlene • 30% savings on meals off duty. TICKET ROLLS! 2,000 per roll, sin- /s/ Novak, Garrett & Andrea Novak, Gary • Periodic wage reviews. gle and double rolls. The Times, 324 Mike Spears, Clerk & Arlene Novak, Wendy Bovee-Nyland, Main Ave. N., TRF, 681-4450. –––––––––– Dennis & Dawn O’Neil, Brent Olson, • Opportunity for advancement. 49tfe May 12, 19, 2021 Bruce & Valerie Olson, Bryan & Polly BRINK LAWYERS, P.A. is taking bids for the Edsel & Donna STATE OF MINNESOTA Olson, Denise Olson, Gale & David ALUMINUM SHEETS Anderson house, a newer, spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath, single-level Apply in person at COUNTY OF PENNINGTON Olson, Jeffrey Olson, Jeffrey & Julie home located on the edge of Greenbush. 23x35”, 0.008” thick, 75¢ each. DISTRICT COURT Olson, Jessica Olson, Michael & Available at The Times, 324 Main NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Jacqueline Olson, Richard & Terri A beautiful, one floor house with an oversized attached two-car garage Avenue North, TRF. (Call ahead to Informal Probate Olson, Scott & Margaret Olson, Omega in Greenbush, MN, located just across the river from the school. Set on check availability and for large quan- Court File No.: 57-PR-21-237 of TRF Inc, Duane & Corinne Opdahl, tities.) Call 218-681-4450. 89tfe In Re Estate Of: Cindy Ose, Bruce & Michael Paulson, a large, spacious lot with great views and access to most things in town. 122 3rd St. West • Thief River Falls Marlene Cynthia Harbott,Decedent Pennington County, Andrew Peralta, This house features 4-bedrooms, 3-baths, and a cozy fireplace in the 10X15 STORAGE UNIT full of furni- (Deceased Person). Wayne & Naomi Peterson, Ader Phelps ture, 5x10 unit has piano and dishes. NOTICE OF & Madeline Phelps-Lerol, Larry Phillips living room. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018 and has plenty of Make offer on all contents of either or INFORMAL APPOINTMENT & Elizabeth Molskness, Pine Creek cupboard and counter space with seating available, and a dining area. both. Call 765-891-2588. In TRF. OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Land Company LLC, Alyce Pollick, For Rent P4t44p AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Nathan & Teddi-Ann Pray, Jonathan Bids are due by email, FAX, regular mail, or in person no later than SUNRISE VIEW APARTMENTS IN (Without a Will) Pream, Robert & Jennifer Proulx, Darin noon on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021. For more information or for a WARREN is under new owner- Custom Services TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Robson & Lisa Dicken, Rocksbury AND CREDITORS: Township, Ronald & Jodel Rondorf, showing, contact BRINK LAWYERS, PO Box 790, Hallock, Mn 56728. ship! Updated 2-bedroom apart- PAINTING, DECK, FENCE, STAIN- ments now available. First month’s Notice is hereby given that an appli- David Salmonson, Enid Sande, Emails can be sent to [email protected]. Phone 218-843-3686 ING/SEALING, POWER WASHING: cation for informal appointment of per- Sanders Township, Larry Sauve, SC rent is half off at $300. Call or text Hundreds of references, free or FAX 218-843-2724. Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Beckie at....218-452-1386. 2P8t40c sonal representative has been filed with Investments, LLC, Dale & Betty quotes, satisfaction guaranteed. the Probate Registrar. No Will has been Schantzen, Thomas and Becky See the house on Zillow, Craigslist or at brinklawyers.com. Once made, Leave phone number and message presented for probate. The application Scheef, Jeffrey & Jane Schwab, bids may not be withdrawn for ten (10) days. Top bidders may be invited if no answer. Probably working, 218- has been granted. Donald & Cheryl Scott, Kenneth Scott, for a round of oral bidding to be announced. 686-2632. 4P16t51p Notice is also given that the Larry & Dianne Seurer, Mitchell & CALL FOR ALL YOUR PROFES- Probate Registrar has informally appoint- Nancy Skeim, Courtney & Joni SIONAL REMODELING NEEDS: ed the following: Siding, Roofing, Windows, Flooring Name: Ami Schlichtmann and Handyman jobs — Address: 993 8th Ave SE Forest Lake, TRUCKS Shawn...218-686-5297. 30tfc MN 55025 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or 2019 Chevy Double Cab LT Midnight Black, 27k ...... $42,000 other interested person may be entitled 2017 Chevy Crew Cab LTZ Gray, 56k ...... $40,000 TELEHANDLER to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the 2016 Chevy Crew Cab LT White, 33k ...... $38,000 RENTALS appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are 2018 Chevy Crew Cab LT White, 48k ...... $38,000 filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the 2017 GMC Double Cab SLE Red, 36k ...... $35,000 Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 2015 Chevy Crew Cab LT Black, 86k...... $33,000 30 days from the date of issuance of let- ters, the power to sell, encumber, lease 2013 Chevy Crew Cab LT Maroon, 106k ...... $21,500 or distribute real estate. Gehl DL-6H – 40' Booms, Notice is also given that, subject to SUMMERFIELD MULTIFAMILY 6000 pound lift capacity, Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors hav- APARTMENTS in Thief River Falls. Forks and Basket Avail- ing claims against the Estate are required CARS 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartments avail- to present the claims to the Personal able. Central air, Washer/Dryer, in able Representative or to the Court 2016 Chevy Impala LT White, 35k ...... $17,000 apartment, Heat paid. Call 218- Manitou MTL6301 Administrator within four (4) months after 2018 Chevy Cruze LT Black, 55k ...... $15,000 681-5194. 31tfc 20' Lift Height, 6600 the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. 2012 Ford Fusion Sport Blue, 140k...... $7,500 Pound Lift Capacity /s/ Mindy Piersol River Point, Probate Registrar Sherwood Park, & Dated: 5/3/2021 /s/ Kathy Narlock Southwood Park Court Administrator SUVS / VANS Townhomes Dated: 5/3/2021 –––––––––– 2020 Chevy Suburban LT Black, 49k ...... $53,000 in Thief River Falls 17270 US Highway 59 May 19, 26, June 2, 2021 2017 Chevy Tahoe LT Pepperdust, 86k...... $39,000 Oakwood Homes Thief River Falls PUBLIC HEARING in Karlstad COUNTY DITCH #96 2018 Chevy Traverse AWD LT White, 29k ...... $33,000 218-681-1997 STATE OF MINNESOTA Prairie Rose www.nelsoneqp.com COUNTY OF PENNINGTON 2018 GMC Acadia AWD SLT Black Cherry, 47k ...... $32,000 in Red Lake Falls In the Matter of the Order of the Pennington County Board of 2016 Buick Enclave AWD Premium Blue, 33k...... $27,500 Have Immediate openings. Commissioners for action on the Certain restrictions apply removal of property being assessed 2017 Ford Edge Titanium AWD White Diamond, 50k ...... $27,000 Hay, Feed & Seed to a public ditch designated as fol- Contact lows and named as County Ditch 2017 GMC Acadia AWD SLT Gray, 86k...... $27,000 DW Jones Management No. 96, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §103E.805. 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD Premier Cajun Red, 35k ...... $26,000 218-547-3307 The Pennington County Board of or our website Commissioners, acting as the drainage 2019 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Gray, 31k ...... $25,000 www.dwjonesmanagement.com authority, has received a petition dated April 12th, 2021 requesting removal of 2017 Chevy Traverse LT AWD Black, 46k...... $25,000 Equal Housing Opportunity Spring Wheat For Sale a property of the following description: The Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) less 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD Gray, 56k ...... $24,000 CREATING 202 Wheat VaVarieties 5 acres and the East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 NW1/4) of 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Cajun Red, 31k ...... $23,500 PRE-OWNED VEHICLES BETTER LIVING *New* AP Murdock Section Thirty (30), Township One Excellent Yield Potential Hundred Fifty-four (154) North, Range 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Black, 30k ...... $23,500 with Medium Early Maturity Forty-three (43) West. 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Silver, 24k ...... $23,500 STUDIO APARTMENTS in TRF: All The names of the owners of the utilities included, $370/mo. Must Sy Ingmar Very High Protein and High Yield lands that are affected in Pennington 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Black, 28k ...... $23,500 pass background/credit check. Call 2 County by said drainage system are as 218-686-7321 or email sunrisea- Sy 611-CL follows, to-wit: Randall Adamson, Gary 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Gray, 39k ...... $23,000 [email protected] High Yielding, Herbicide Tolerant Almquist & Peggy Horner, Robert Sy McCloud Almquist, James Amundgaard, Mitchell 2018 Chevy Equinox LT AWD Satin Steel, 37k...... $23,000 High Protein with Consistent Yield & Laura Anderson, Richard Anderson, Larry & Sandy Anenson, Jon & Jan 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Maroon, 36k ...... $23,000 Sy Valda Anton, Randall Ayers, Robert Ayers, Apartment The Yield Warrior Arthur & Jane Bakke, Clinton Bauer, 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD LT Silver, 60k ...... $20,500

To find out more, call: Michael Beedy, Jaeger & Amber 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland White, 106k ...... $18,500 For Rent Jim Kukowski Bellows, Brian & Michelle Benitt, Gary & Dawn Berard, Corey Berg & Nicole 2017 Chevy Equinox LS Gray, 35k...... $18,500 Looking for quiet, Strathcona, MN Axdahl, Michael Biel, Dacian Bienek, 218-781-2478 Robert & Kimberly Bitzer, Black River 2016 Chevy Traverse AWD 2LT Black, 97k...... $18,000 single person to rent apt. or 218-689-3663 Township, Gary & Melissa Braun, Gregory & Ann Brosseau, Thomas 2016 GMC Terrain AWD SLE Maroon, 71k...... $15,500 over Ace Hardware. We have other varieties for Brosseau, Cory Bugge, John & Sharon Heat paid, washer and sale: Reg. and Certified: Bugge, John & Krystal Carlson, Pete & 2012 GMC Acadia AWD SLT Maroon, 163k ...... $8,000 MN - Torgy; Debra Carlson, Timothy & Michelle dryer on premises. No Shelly; Linkert; Carlson, W Faye Carlson, Justin smoking, no pets. MN - Washburn; Carriere, Louis & Lanae Cater, Mark & If you don’t see what you’re looking for - let us find it for you! Plant variety protection Kadie Christiansen, Marty & Sally granted or applied for Collins, Leslie & Donna Cota, Joseph & References Required AgriPro varieties. Mary Jo Dahl, Joshua Dale, Davidson (800) 955-6053 • (218) 681-4820 Ready Mix Inc, Lucas Dingman, DJF Unauthorized propegation Holdings LLLP, Kent Dokkin, Glenn & HWY. 1 & 59 W. • THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 218-684-5318 prohibited Linda Dvorsak, Dyr Valley Enterprises Ask for Ron LTD, Dyrdal Family Farm LLLP, Dyrdal Check out our new website updated daily at Storage Inc, David & Barbara Dyrdal, Michael Dyrdal, Jeffrey & Melody NORTHERNMOTORSINC.COM Dyrdal, Larry & Sharon Efteland, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 LEGAL NOTICES Thief River Falls Times ~ 11B

May 19, 2021 A/C and related power in the server declaring that plaintiffs, David G. lowing voted in favor of: Spears, school year. Upon a roll call vote, the Lawrence, Seth Nelson and Neil OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS room of the Government Center as Vosbeck and Errol Hauser are the own- Walseth, Hempel, Mattson, Nomeland, following voted in favor of: Spears, Peterson. Members Present via Zoom: PENNINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF stated above. Upon roll call vote: ers in fee simple of the first described and Melbye. Absent: Westerman. Mattson, Hempel, Walseth, Melbye, David Sorenson. Members absent: COMMISSIONERS Nelson – Aye, Lawrence – Aye, real property, and Wyatt Olson is the Motion carried. and Nomeland. Absent: Westerman. None. TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2021, Peterson – Aye, Sorenson – Aye, owner in fee simple of the second A motion was made by Chris Motion carried. Also present: County Engineer 5:00 P.M. Tveitbakk – Aye. Motion carried. described property, and that none of Melbye and seconded by Mike Spears H. A motion was made by Mike Mike Flaagan, Assistant County Pursuant to adjournment, the Motioned by Commissioner the said defendants have any right, to approve the bills as submitted and Spears and seconded by Ryan Engineer Alex Bladow, County Pennington County Board of Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon on file in the School District Business Walseth to approve the resolution to Coordinator Kevin Erickson, and coun- Commissioners met in the Pennington Nelson, to approve renewal of the GIS any of the said real property. Office. Upon a roll call vote, the follow- approve the termination and non- ty constituent Luther Kaushagen. County Justice Center Board Room in services and tech support contract with Notice is further given that no per- ing voted in favor of: Walseth, Hempel, renewal of the one year only teaching Present via Zoom: David Hill of the Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, April Pro-West & Associates effective sonal claim is made by plaintiffs Melbye, Spears, Mattson, and contract of Patti Johnson at the end of TRF Times, Grant Nelson of TRF 27th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Members 05/01/21 to 04/30/22 at a cost of against any of the defendants. Nomeland. Absent: Westerman. Motion the 2020-21 school year. Upon a roll Radio. Present: Darryl Tveitbakk, Seth $3,185. Upon roll call vote: Nelson – Dated: May 5, 2021 carried. call vote, the following voted in favor of: Chairman Peterson called the Nelson, Bruce Lawrence, and Neil Aye, Lawrence – Aye, Peterson – Aye, Ihle Sparby & Haase PA Public Comment: None. Nomeland, Mattson, Spears, Walseth, Hearing on the Five-Year Road & Peterson. Members present via Zoom: Sorenson – Aye, Tveitbakk – Aye. /s/ Nathan Haase Superintendent’s Report: Melbye, and Hempel. Absent: Bridge Plan to order at 4:00 p.m. David Sorenson (5:08 p.m.). Members Motion carried. Nathan Haase Masks/face coverings are no longer Westerman. Motion carried. County Engineer Mike Flaagan Absent: None. Chairman Peterson opened discus- Attorneys for Plaintiff required for student-athletes in outdoor I. A motion was made by Craig then reviewed the Five-Year Road & The meeting was called to order by sion on the Enbridge tax appeal and MN #0395394 contests and practices when they are Mattson and seconded by Ryan Bridge Plan by explaining each project Chairman Peterson and the Pledge of the estimated refund portion for the 312 Main Avenue North actively engaged in competition and/or Walseth to approve the resolution to in the plan year by year. Allegiance was recited. affected counties. Pennington Thief River Falls, MN practice. Masks/face-coverings are approve the termination and non- The County Board discussed the Chairman Peterson asked if there County’s portion is estimated at $2.4M 56701 required to be worn when outdoor renewal of the one year only teaching combining of the highway shops near were any amendments to the agenda. with additional accrued interest esti- Telephone: 218-681-7373 sports participants are not actively contract of Erin Wayne at the end of the Goodridge. Commissioner Lawrence Hearing none, Commissioner Darryl mated at $480,000. AMC and MRC are –––––––––– practicing or competing and cannot 2020-21 school year. Upon a roll call questioned the funding project 12 in motioned, seconded by Commissioner working to get legislation so that the May 19, 26, June 2, 2021 maintain physical distancing. vote, the following voted in favor of: 2024, to which Mr. Flaagan responded Tveitbakk, to approve the Board agen- state will pay for the refunds as they ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS School lunches will be free again Hempel, Spears, Mattson, Walseth, that LLP funds will be utilized as it is da as written. Motion carried. overstated the values on the pipeline 2021 Cargo Apron Expansion next school year. Good news, but again Melbye, and Nomeland. Absent: connected to a trunk highway. Recognition of Citizens: None pres- property. Thief River Falls Regional Airport we’ll have to work really hard to ensure Westerman. Motion carried. Mr. Kaushagen asked about CR#65 ent. Motioned by Commissioner Thief River Falls, Minnesota that our families continue to fill out their Finances (Strategic Direction F): east of the river, stating that that slope Motioned by Commissioner Tveitbakk, seconded by Commissioner AIP No. 3-27-0100-026-2021 free and reduced forms so our com- A. A motion was made by Mike is failing. Mr. Flaagan responded that Lawrence, seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, to adjourn the Board meet- SP No. A5701-98 pensatory funds stay consistent. Spears and seconded by Craig local funds would have to be used for Nelson, to approve the County Board ing to May 11th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. SEH No. TRF00 159682 Committee Reports: Mattson to approve the bidder of the that project and the related ditch is minutes of April 13th, 2021 as written. Motion carried. Notice is hereby given that Online Ryan Walseth provided an update Challenger Elementary School gym county-owned so that would also have Motion carried. ATTEST: Bids will be received by the City of from the April 14, 2021 MEC restoration project to Diversified to be funded locally. It is possible that Motioned by Commissioner Nelson, Kevin Erickson, Thief River Falls until 3 p.m., Tuesday, Committee meeting. Contractors, Inc., in the amount of the slope repair work could be submit- seconded by Commissioner Lawrence, County Coordinator June 8, 2021, via QuestCDN for the Wayne Nomeland provided an $549,674. Upon a roll call vote, the fol- ted to the One Watershed One Plan. to approve the Human Services war- Neil Peterson, furnishing of all labor and material for update from the April 20, 2021 Finance lowing voted in favor of: Spears, Mr. Kaushagen also questioned the rants totaling $93,808.94, the Auditor Chairman the construction of 2021 Cargo Apron. Committee meeting. Hempel, Walseth, Mattson, Melbye, possibility of an underpass at the 8th and Manual warrants for March totaling Pennington County The bid opening will be conducted Student Reports: and Nomeland. Absent: Westerman. St. intersection in TRF. Mr. Flaagan $1,253,802.07, and the following Board of Commissioners via Microsoft Teams, at which time they Isaac Mauch, Bella Berzinski, and Motion carried. stated that an underpass affects Commissioner warrants; to include a PENNINGTON COUNTY'S will be publicly opened and read aloud: Devan Wagner gave a recap on LHS Other Items: approximately one city block on each payment to AVI Systems Inc. in the WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION 2021 CARGO APRON EXPANSION BID Prom, Spring sports, and being back to A. Policies: side of it and given the location of busi- amount of $4,455.55. Motion carried. Warrants approved on April 27, 2021 OPENING school in person. 1. Second reading to adopt MSBA nesses near that crossing such a proj- County Revenue $60,360.10 for payment on April 30, 2021 3 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2021(CDT) Recognitions: 706 Acceptance of Gifts policy. The pol- ect would pose a large issue. Road & Bridge $52,806.35 Vendor ...... Amount Microsoft Teams meeting A. Congratulations to our CES icy will be presented for final approval With no further comments on the 5- Solid Waste Facility $ 3,995.90 AVI Systems, INC ...... $4,455.55 Join on your computer or mobile app Robotics team who won the Teamwork at the May 10, 2021 board meeting. year Road and Bridge Plan the hearing Ditch Funds $ 3,485.67 Climate Control, INC...... $3,879.50 Copy and paste the text below to Championship at the 2021 Minnesota The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. was closed at 4:28 p.m. Per diems and meal reimburse- Les's Sanitation Service .....$ 3,623.40 your browser: VEX IQ State Championship. /s/ ATTEST: ments in the amount of $62.83 were Mend Correctional Care, https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- B. Congratulations to our FMS Wayne Nomeland, Chair Kevin Erickson, also approved. PLLC...... $ 7,650.00 join/19%3ameeting_NjEwMTJkMGQtN TechnoTrons Robotics team who won /s/ County Coordinator Human Services Director Julie Northwest Service mQ5MC00NjI0LThjYTgtMGIzMjNmMD the Skills Championship at the 2021 Mike Spears, Clerk Neil Peterson, Sjostrand presented the consent agen- Cooperative ...... $ 6,022.10 FlN2Qz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b Minnesota VEX IQ State –––––––––– Chairman da from the April 20th, 2021 Human Pennington County Auditor.$ 2,370.00 %22Tid%22%3a%22642f4553-88f1- Championship. May 19, 2021 Pennington County Service Committee meeting. On a Pro-West & Associates, 43dc-9a29-90842cd19d4c%22% C. Congratulations to our CES OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Board of Commissioners motion by Commissioner Tveitbakk INC...... $ 3,185.00 2c%22Oid%22%3a%2258ab583d- Robotics team who won the PENNINGTON COUNTY 5-YEAR and seconded by Commissioner Readitech IT Solutions...... $ 10,418.38 d310-4e92-b94c- Elementary School Design award. ROAD & BRIDGE PLAN HEARING Lawrence, the following recommenda- Summit Food Service 5c72615e34c1%22%7d D. Congratulations to our FMS TUESDAY, APRIL 27th, 2021 tions of the Pennington County Human Management, LLC...... $11,431.43 Or call in (audio only) Techno Trons Robotics team who won 4:00 P.M. Service Committee for April 20th, 2021 True North Steel ...... $ 50,931.37 +1 872-242-7640,,530819332# the Excellence Award for the top per- The Pennington County Board of (detailed minutes on record) are here- 43 Payments United States, Chicago forming robot. All together we had 6 Commissioners met in the Pennington by adopted: less than $2000 ...... $16,681.29 Phone Conference ID: 530 819 332# teams from CES and FMS compete at County Justice Center Board Room in SECTION A Final Total:...... $120,648.02 Any person monitoring the meeting the State level. Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, April I. To approve the March 16th, 2021 –––––––––– remotely may be responsible for any Presentations: 27th, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. Members facebook.com/trftimes Human Service Committee meeting May 12, 19, 26, 2021 documented costs. Message and data Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum Present: Darryl Tveitbakk, Bruce minutes. STATE OF MINNESOTA rates may apply. (Strategic Direction A): II. To approve the agency’s per- COUNTY OF PENNINGTON Major quantities of the Work Technology, Innovative Learning & Answers to last week’s puzzles sonnel action as presented. IN DISTRICT COURT include: Excavation, grading, erosion Partnerships (Strategic Direction B): III. A. To approve and reauthorize NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT control, aggregate base, bituminous A. A motion was made by Misty the Pennington County Pre-Petition Other Civil paving, concrete paving, pavement Hempel and seconded by Mike Spears Screening Team and the list of screen- Court File No. 57-CV-21-241 marking, airfield lighting. to approve the Facilities Use Request ers as presented. SUMMONS The Bidding Documents may be from TRF JO Volleyball to use the LHS SECTION B David G. Vosbeck and Errol Hauser, viewed for no cost at main gym on Sunday, May 23, 2021 I. To approve payment of the Plaintiffs, http://www.sehinc.com by selecting from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Upon a roll call Agency’s bills. vs. the Project Bid Information link at the vote, the following voted in favor of: Pennington County SWCD District Wilmer B. Rhodes, a/k/a W.B. Rhodes, bottom of the page and the View Plans Spears, Mattson, Walseth, Nomeland, Manager Peter Nelson presented a the unknown heirs of Wilmer B. option from the menu at the top of the Hempel, and Melbye. Absent: wetland permit application from the Rhodes, any and all other persons selected project page. Westerman. Motion carried. TRF Regional Airport. They are look- unknown claiming any right, title, Digital image copies of the Bidding Families (Strategic Direction C): ing to purchase .1698 acres of wetland estate, interest, or lien in the real prop- Documents are available at Safety (Strategic Direction D): credit; there are currently 24 credits erty described in the Complaint herein, http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of Workforce (Strategic Direction E): available at a cost of approximately $30. These documents may be down- A. A motion was made by Craig $18,000 per credit. Motioned by Defendants. loaded by selecting this project from Mattson and seconded by Mike Spears Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO the “Project Bid Information” link and by to approve the Consent Agenda as Commissioner Nelson, to approve the THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: entering eBidDocTM Number 7760762 amended per negotiated contract, sale of .1698 acres of wetland credit to Wilmer B. Rhodes, a/k/a W.B. on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For salary and benefits and an acceptable the Thief River Falls Regional Airport. Rhodes, the unknown heirs of Wilber assistance and free membership regis- background check. Upon a roll call Motion carried. B. Rhodes, and any and all other per- tration, contact QuestCDN at vote, the following voted in favor of: Mr. Nelson stated that the sons unknown claiming any right, title, 952.233.1632 or Melbye, Nomeland, Mattson, Hempel, Clearwater One Watershed One Plan estate, interest, or lien in the real prop- [email protected]. Walseth, and Spears. Absent: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down needs to appoint an advisory commit- erty described in the Complaint herein. For this project, bids will ONLY be Westerman. Motion carried. into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 tee member and Commissioner 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The received electronically. Contractors Personnel: through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number Tveitbakk has expressed interest. Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against submitting an electronic bid will be 1. Approve the employment of can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can Motioned by Commissioner Lawrence, you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against charged an additional $30 at the time of Cayley Sabol, School Readiness figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to you is on file in the office of the Court bid submission via the online electronic Professional, CES, effective April 19, the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more approve the appointment of Administrator of the above-named bid service QuestCDN.com. To access 2021. numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Commissioner Tveitbakk to the Court. Do not throw these papers the electronic Bid Worksheet, down- 2. Approve the employment of Clearwater One Watershed One Plan away. They are official papers that load the project document and click the Chrysi Gibson, Volunteer Coordinator, Advisory Committee. Motion carried. affect your rights. You must respond to online bidding button at the top of the effective April 19, 2021. Inter-County Nursing Director Kayla this lawsuit even though it may not yet advertisement. Prospective bidders 3. Accept the resignation of Jore was unable to attend the Board be filed with the Court and there may must be on the plan holders list through Josefina Vega Rodriguez, Cleaner, meeting. be no court file number on this Quest CDN for bids to be accepted. effective April 16, 2021. County Engineer Mike Flaagan Summons. Bids shall be completed according to 4. Accept the resignation of Brenda stated that the 5-year Road and Bridge 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 the Bidding Requirements prepared by Leier, FMS Pool Manager, effective Plan hearing was held today at 4:00 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. SEH dated May 2021. May 3, 2021. p.m. and is ready to be approved. You must give or mail to the person In addition to digital plans, paper 5. Accept the resignation of Tim Motioned by Commissioner Lawrence, who signed this Summons a written copies of the Bidding Documents may Vagle, District Technology Coordinator, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to response called an Answer within 20 be obtained from Docunet Corp. locat- effective June 3, 2021. adopt the 5-year Road and Bridge days of the date on which you received ed at 2435 Xenium Lane North, 6. Accept the resignation of Tim Construction Plan as presented. Upon this Summons. You must send a copy Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) Vagle, Head Baseball Coach, effective roll call vote: Nelson – Aye, Lawrence – of your Answer to the person who for a fee of $125. April 17, 2021. Aye, Peterson – Aye, Sorenson – Aye, signed this Summons located at: A Pre-Bid Conference will be held B. A motion was made by Ryan Tveitbakk – Aye. Motion carried. Ihle Sparby & Haase PA at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2021, vir- Walseth and seconded by Misty Mr. Flaagan stated that proposals 312 Main Avenue North tually. Representatives of Owner and Hempel to approve the following 2020- for design of the new Kratka Township P.O. Box 574 Engineer will be present to discuss the 21 Extracurricular Assignments. Upon bridge were sent out to three consult- Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Project. Bidders are encouraged to a roll call vote, the following voted in ants and two were returned: 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH attend and participate in the confer- favor of: Nomeland, Melbye, Mattson, Houston Engineering $35,857.01 CLAIM. The Answer is your written ence. Spears, Hempel, and Walseth. Absent: Widseth, Smith & Nolting $43,605.00 response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. Bid security in the amount of five (5) Westerman. Motion carried. Mr. Flaagan recommended In your Answer you must state whether percent of the Bid must accompany 1. Ariana Porter-B/G Track-MS- approval of the proposal submitted by you agree or disagree with each para- each Bid in accordance with the Asst Houston Engineering and noted that graph of the Complaint. If you believe Instructions to Bidders. 2. Corey Poole-Baseball-HS-Head funding for the design will come from the Plaintiffs should not be given every- A Contractor responding to these 3. Gary Laidley-Baseball-HS-JV State Aid. Motioned by Commissioner thing asked for in the Complaint, you Bidding Documents must submit to the 4. Jon Hams-Baseball-MS-7th Tveitbakk, seconded by Commissioner must say so in your Answer. City/Owner a signed statement under grade Lawrence, to approve the proposal by 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF oath by an owner or officer verifying 5. Lorrisa Skalsky-Jazz-MS-Band Houston Engineering in the amount of YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN compliance with each of the minimum C. A motion was made by Misty $35,857.01 for design of the new RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section Hempel and seconded by Mike Spears Kratka Township bridge. Upon roll call THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS 16C.285, subdivision 3. to approve the resolution to approve vote: Nelson – Aye, Lawrence – Aye, SUMMONS. If you do not answer with- The Thief River Falls Airport the administration’s recommendation Peterson – Aye, Sorenson – Aye, in 20 days, you will lose this case. You Authority reserves the right to reject to issue a contract for the 2021-2022 Tveitbakk – Aye. Motion carried. will not get to tell your side of the story, any and all Bids, to waive irregularities school year to the following teaching Engineer Flaagan stated that a peti- and the Court may decide against you and informalities therein and to award staff, which will result in the granting of tion has been received to remove a and award the Plaintiffs everything the Contract in the best interests of the tenure: parcel from the County Ditch #96 sys- asked for in the Complaint. If you do Thief River Falls Regional Airport. Abbie Dahl tem and a public hearing must be not want to contest the claims stated in Joe Hedrick Malena Rupprecht scheduled. Motioned by the Complaint, you do not need to Airport Manager Lorrisa Skalsky Commissioner Nelson, seconded by respond. A default judgment can then Thief River Falls Regional Airport Kylie Skime Commissioner Lawrence, to schedule be entered against you for the relief Thief River Falls, Minnesota Dalia Englund a Public Hearing in the County Board requested in the Complaint. –––––––––– Carolyn Kokett room on June 8th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may May 19, 2021 Christopher Lian regarding a petition to remove a parcel wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If REGULAR BOARD MEETING Chad Stromlund from the County Ditch #96 system. you do not have a lawyer, the Court INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Upon a roll call vote, the following Upon roll call vote: Nelson – Aye, Administrator may have information 564 – BOARD OF EDUCATION voted in favor of: Nomeland, Melbye, Lawrence – Aye, Peterson – Aye, about places where you can get legal APRIL 26, 2021 Mattson, Hempel, Spears, and Sorenson – Aye, Tveitbakk – Aye. assistance. Even if you cannot get 6:00 P.M. Walseth. Absent: Westerman. Motion Motion carried. legal help, you must still provide a VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING carried. Mr. Flaagan stated that interviews written Answer to protect your A Regular Meeting of Independent D. A motion was made by Ryan were recently conducted for the posi- rights or you may lose the case. School District #564 Board of Walseth and seconded by Chris tion of Highway Equipment Operator 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLU- Education was held Monday, April 26, Melbye to approve the resolution to and he recommended the hire of TION. The parties may agree to or be 2021, approve the termination and non- Joshua Iverson. Motioned by ordered to participate in an alternative beginning at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom video renewal of the teaching contract of Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by dispute resolution process under Rule conferencing. The following board Chelsey Sorvig, a long-term substitute Commissioner Nelson, to approve the 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of members present were: Mike Spears, teacher, at the end of the 2020-21 hire of Josh Iverson as Highway Practice. You must still send your writ- Chris Melbye, Wayne Nomeland, Ryan school year. Upon a roll call vote, the Equipment Operator effective May ten response to the Complaint even if Walseth, Misty Hempel and Craig following voted in favor of: Mattson, 24th, 2021. Upon roll call vote: Nelson you expect to use alternative means of Mattson. Absent: Michelle Westerman. Nomeland, Melbye, Walseth, Hempel, – Aye, Lawrence – Aye, Peterson – resolving this dispute. Staff members present were: Melissa and Spears. Absent: Westerman. Aye, Sorenson – Aye, Tveitbakk – Aye. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR Bushy, Donita Stepan, Tanya Monson- Motion carried. Motion carried. BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO Ek, Amber Lindgren, Bob Wayne, Scott E. A motion was made by Mike County Sheriff Ray Kuznia was REAL PROPERTY located in Brekke and Kylie Skime. Spears and seconded by Misty Hempel unable to attend the Board meeting Pennington County, State of Also present were: Isaac Mauch, to approve the resolution to approve due to work obligations. Minnesota, legally described as fol- Bella Berzinski, Devan Wagner, Dave the termination and non-renewal of the Committee reports / Commissioner lows: Hill and Marlene Anderson. teaching contract of Amanda updates: None The Northwest Quarter (NW¼) The Pledge of Allegiance was recit- Mutnansky, a long-term substitute County Auditor-Treasurer items: EXCEPT the Southwest Quarter of ed. teacher, at the end of the 2020-21 None the Southwest Quarter of the A motion was made by Misty school year. Upon a roll call vote, the County Coordinator Items: Northwest Quarter Hempel and seconded by Ryan following voted in favor of: Hempel, Kevin Erickson presented two pro- (SW¼SW¼NW¼) and the Walseth to call the meeting to order Mattson, Nomeland, Spears, Melbye, posals regarding the install of air condi- Southwest Quarter of the Northeast and establish that a quorum is pres- and Walseth. Absent: Westerman. tioning in the server room of the Quarter (SW¼NE¼) and the ent. Upon a roll call vote, the following Motion carried. Government Center. The room isn’t Northwest Quarter of the Southwest voted in favor of: Melbye, Walseth, F. A motion was made by Craig sufficiently cooled by the building’s Quarter (NW¼SW¼) and the North Hempel, Mattson, Nomeland, and Mattson and seconded by Ryan HVAC system and additional cooling is Half of the Northeast Quarter Spears. Absent: Westerman. Motion Walseth to approve the resolution to needed to protect the servers and other (N½NE¼), Section Twenty-three carried. approve the termination and non- electronic equipment in the room. (23), Township One Hundred Fifty- A motion was made by Craig renewal of the teaching contract of Brodin Comfort Systems has provided two (152) North of Range Forty-one Mattson and seconded by Misty Diane Paulson, a long-term substitute a quote in the amount of $8,500 for the (451) West of the Fifth Principal Hempel to approve the April 26, 2021 teacher, at the end of the 2020-21 purchase/install of a 3-ton air condition- Meridian; agenda as school year. Upon a roll call vote, the ing unit and related components, and AND amended. Upon a roll call vote, the fol- following voted in favor of: Melbye, Bergstrom Electric has provided a The Southwest Quarter of the lowing voted in favor of: Mattson, Mattson, Nomeland, Spears, $4,400 quote to install dedicated power Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Spears, Nomeland, Melbye, Hempel, Walseth,and Hempel. Absent: for the unit and one 120v server outlet. Quarter (SW¼SW¼NW¼), Section and Walseth. Absent: Westerman. Westerman. Motion carried. The technology budget will be used to Twenty-three (23), Township One Motion carried. G. A motion was made by Misty fund the project. Motioned by Hundred Fifty-two (152) North of A motion was made by Mike Spears Hempel and seconded by Chris Melbye Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by Range Forty-one (451) West of the and seconded by Craig Mattson to to approve the resolution to approve Commissioner Nelson, to approve the Fifth Principal Meridian. approve the minutes of the April 12, the termination and non-renewal of the quotes of Brodin Comfort Systems and 8. Notice is further given that the object 2021 Regular Board Meeting as pre- one year only teaching contract of Mary Bergstrom Electric to furnish and install of this action is to obtain a judgment sented. Upon a roll call vote, the fol- Almquist, at the end of the 2020-21 12B ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Line 3 Replacement Project in Minnesota Virtual Open House with Enbridge

The Line 3 Replacement Project in Minnesota is now more than 50 percent complete. Construction was paused for spring thaw and crews are just beginning to get in place to start up work again on June 1. We invite you to join our virtual open house for an update on construction of the pipeline project.

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Enbridge is hosting a virtual open house that will have telephone or webcast options. Once you register at enbridgeopenhouse.com/MayOH, you will receive a link providing you with meeting details.

Meeting date: Wednesday, May 26 at 5 p.m.

You can also visit our virtual open house any time at: enbridgeopenhouse.com/line3.

> Learn more at enbridge.com/line3us Steve (left) and Roger Lappegaard, who are both veterans, recently received quilts from the Red, White and Blue Quilters. Steve served in the U.S. Army and National Guard. Roger served in the National Guard. (Submitted)

How are Tribes being involved in this project? We’re engaging with Minnesota Tribes and creating opportunities for their citizens and communities to benefit.

At Enbridge, we are proud of our relationships with As part of the Line 3 replacement, we’ve committed $100 million for Indigenous communities, and see them as mutually Tribal-affiliated work opportunities, and we’re engaging with Minnesota Tribes on training, contracting, procurement and hiring. beneficial—economically, socially and culturally. Our Line 3 replacement marks an unprecedented level of A Tribal-led Cultural Resources Survey was completed along the Tribal engagement, inclusion and economic participation. project route. With representatives of nine Tribes doing direct survey work, and more than 30 Tribes involved via government-to-government consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this has been the largest such survey ever attempted in the energy industry.

Most importantly, we’ve been listening. From the start, we respected the wishes of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to route the new Line 3 around their reservation. We’ve also signed a 20-year easement renewal with the Fond du Lac Band and made further route changes based on the Tribal Cultural Resources Survey results.

Learn more at enbridge.com/tribalinclusion.