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• Serviced by Mesaba Northwest Airlink• Competitive rates to all destinations• Thirteen flights weekly to the Twin Cities with

convenient connecting worldwide• Free parking and plug-in service available• Car rental by HERTZ in terminal 800-654-3131 or

216-681-4111• Convenient security check-in

CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT!Northwest Reservations 1-800-225-2525

Flight Information 218-681-6689

• Multi-Sports Non-Smoking Facility

• Premier Meeting &Conference Facility

• 5,000 sq. ft. Reception/Meeting Room

Ralph Engelstad ArenaHuck Olson Memorial Civic Center218-681-2183 • www.reatrf.com525 Brooks Ave. N,Thief River Falls, MN 56701

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Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

2017 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

(218) 681-3720 • 1-800-827-1629E-mail: [email protected]

www.visitthiefriverfalls.com

Thief River Falls Visitors GuideCopyright© 2007. All rights reserved.Printed in the U.S.A. Reproductionwithout permission from NorthstarVisitor Guides, Inc. is strictly prohibited.The publisher has made every effort toensure the accuracy of the material inthe Thief River Falls Visitors Guide.However, as unpredictable changesand errors do occur, the publisher canassume no responsibility or liability forerrors, changes or omissions.

WELCOME TO THIEF RIVER FALLS! It is mypleasure to serve the citizens and visitors of our cityas we work together to make the community a safeplace for all! Enjoy your stay.

KIM D. MURPHY, CHIEF OF POLICE

Welcome To Thief River Falls 4 & 5Area Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Area Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Attractions & Entertainment. . . . 12Accommodations & Camping. . . 19Dine-In & Take-Out . . . . . . . . . . 22Shopping, Antiques & Collectibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The Great Outdoors....29Moving To Thief RiverFalls............32Churches....38Visitor Services ......39

PUBLISHED BY: Northstar Visitor Guides, Inc.

P.O. Box 1734St. Cloud, MN 56302Phone (320) 252-8871

Fax (320) 252-0264 [email protected]

President: Gary WebberEditor & Publisher: Pat Webber

Design & Production: Tracy Zwilling & Cathy Hennen

Copy: Pat Webber Advertising Sales Director:

Gary Webber Proof Tracking: Penny Goetz

Clowning around at the fairThief River Falls Times

Autumn BountyBeth Iliff

Pennington County FairThief River Falls Times

Annual motocross raceNorthstar Visitor Guides, Inc.

Cover photo: Donna Thoele/Thoele Photography

Chief Meskokonaye inChief Red Robe Park

A. Timm (photo contest winner)

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4 Official 2007 Thief River Falls Visitors Guide • 1-800-827-1629 • 218-681-3720

O u r C l a i m To FameThe birthplace of the Arctic Cat

snowmobile and one of the top wildlife and birding areas in the country.

Thief River Falls is the county seat for

Pennington County.

W h e r e A R E t h e F a l l s ?In 1896, a series of rapids in the Thief River were converted

to a waterfall by a dam. At this time, “Falls” was added to the city’s name. Due to later construction changes on the river,

the falls no longer exist.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSThief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau:(218) 681-3720 or 1-800-827-1629Winter Road Information: 511Statewide: 1-800-542-0220Emergency: 911

Thief River Falls Regional Airport:1-800-225-2525Minnesota Office of Tourism: 1-800-657-3700Altru Clinic: (218) 681-0600

Dakota Clinic: (218) 681-4747Northwest Medical Center: (218) 681-4240Law Enforcement Center: (218) 681-6161

Fire Department: (218) 681-3943U.S. Postal Service: (218) 681-3053Chamber of Commerce: (218) 681-3720Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

Avg. High Avg. Low

Spring 52°F 29°FSummer 79°F 54°FFall 51°F 32°FWinter 17°F 0°F

Average Rainfall: 24”/year

Average Snowfall: 50”/year

Thunder on Hooves P.B.R. BullrideThief River Falls Times

Winter Fun!Arctic Cat

Prowler Hockey at theRalph Engelstad Arena.Thief River Falls Times

Brilliant sunflowers.Northstar Visitor Guides, Inc.

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5Official 2007 Thief River Falls Visitors Guide • www.visitthiefriverfalls.com

HISTORY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS

By Gretchen Beito

Thief River Falls first developed as a lumber milling town.It also became a major agricultural service area because ofthe rich soil left by ancient, glacial Lake Agassiz.

The unusual name, “Thief River,” was given to the river bythe Ojibwe and Dakota people. “Falls” was added to thename of the new city in 1896 because a series of rapids inthe river had been converted to a waterfall by theconstruction of the dam. Until 1904, an Ojibwe village of40 families was located where the Thief River and RedLake River meet.

The Great Northern and the Soo Line Railroadsbrought prosperity when Thief River Fallsbecame a center for shipping wheat. Today,the city continues its entrepreneurialspirit, preserving and respecting thepast, yet growing and movingtoward the future, especiallyin the manufacturingand distributionindustries.

L O C AT I O N300 miles NW of the Twin Cities on trunk highways 59, 32 and 1. Located at the junction of the Red Lake and Thief Rivers.

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D I S TA N C E T OMinneapolis/St. Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . 296 milesChicago, IL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 milesSioux Falls, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 milesGrand Forks, ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 milesDenver, CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 milesWinnipeg, Manitoba Canada . . . . . 159 miles

POPULATION 8,412

ELEVATION1,130 feet above sea level

Above:This is fabulous birding country!Patty Peterson (photo contest winner)

Below:Summer canoeing on the river.Minnesota Department of Tourism

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In Thief River Falls you can choose from anendless list of events—world-class snowmobileraces, cultural festivals and entertainment,county fairs, Fourth of July fireworks, historicalcelebrations and professional bullridingcontests. Check out our calendar below andenjoy!

JANUARYJanuary 5 Pee Wee B Hockey Tournament. HuckOlson Memorial Civic Center and Ralph EngelstadArena.January 12-14 Pee Wee A Hockey Tournament.Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center and RalphEngelstad Arena.January 19-21 USCC & Red Lake Nation I-500Snowmobile Race. USCC and Red Lake Nationteam up for Red Lake Nation’s I-500 SnowmobileRace. 500 miles of uncharted land and trails, agrueling race between man and machine for a raceprize of $10,000. For more information call Pat Machat 701-248-2029 or visit www.usracing.com.January 19-21 Girls 10U and Girls 12U HockeyTournament. Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center andRalph Engelstad Arena.January 22 Chamber of Commerce AnnualBanquet. 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 dinner, Black CatSports Bar & Grill. For more information call 218-681-3720.January 26-28 Bantam B Hockey Tournament. HuckOlson Memorial Civic Center and Ralph EngelstadArena.

FEBRUARYFebruary 3-4 12th Annual Thief River Falls GunShow. Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,National Guard Armory. Featuring guns, baseballcards and coins for sale or trade. Open to thepublic. Admission $3. For more information call 218-681-6553.February 8 Franklin Middle School Band Concert.7:30 p.m., FMS Multi Purpose Room.February 10-11 Squirt B Hockey Tournament. HuckOlson Memorial Civic Center and Ralph EngelstadArena.February 11 Knights of Columbus Fishing Derby.Held on the Red Lake River near Chief Red RobePark form 1:00-3:00 p.m. Prizes and fun for all ages.February 11 Thief River Falls Entertainment Seriespresents, Church Basement Ladies. 3:00 p.m.,Lincoln High School Auditorium. Perfectentertainment for the entire family. Good cleanlaughs, memorable characters, clever music and

nostalgia. Tickets available at the Times, KezarMusic, Super One, Hugo’s or available by mail.Tickets $30 adult, $10 student and $70 family. Tickets are good for all five entertainment seriesperformances. For more information call 218-681-8000 ext. 1005.February 16-18 District Bantam A HockeyTournament. Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center andRalph Engelstad Arena.

MARCHMarch 2-4 Regional Pee Wee A HockeyTournament. Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center andRalph Engelstad Arena.March 3 Thief River Falls Entertainment Seriespresents, Mary Louise Knutson Jazz Trio. 7:30 p.m.,Lincoln High School Auditorium. One of the mostexciting and innovative artists to happen to jazzpiano in quite some time! Tickets available at theTimes, Kezar Music, Super One, Hugo’s or availableby mail. Tickets $30 adult, $10 student and $70family. Tickets are good for all five entertainmentseries performances. For more information call 218-681-8000 ext. 1005.March 5 Franklin Middle School Choir Concert.7:30 p.m., FMS Multi Purpose Room.March 8-9 NCTC Winter Merriment–Steamy Latin.7:00 p.m., Northland College Commons.March 19 Farmer/Merchant Mixer. 5:30 p.m., EaglesClub. Sponsored by the Chamber of CommerceAgribusiness Committee and area businesses. Formore information call 218-681-3720.March 22 Franklin Middle School Choir Concert.7:30 p.m., FMS Multi Purpose Room.March 27 Jose Cole Circus. 7:00 p.m., Huck OlsonMemorial Civic Center. For more information call218-681-3720.March 30-April 1 Spring Indoor 3D ArcheryTournament. Held at the Curling Club. For moreinformation call 218-681-2106.March 31 & April 1 Fantasy on Ice Show. RalphEngelstad Arena. Skating performances that showthe talent of approximately 200 skaters.March 31 & April 1 Times Home Show. Huck OlsonMemorial Civic Center. For more information call218-681-4450.

APRILApril 23 Pennington County Historical SocietyAnnual Meeting. 7:00 p.m., Soo Line Depot CouncilChambers. For more information call 218-681-5767.April 26 Northland Musical. 7:00 p.m., NorthlandTheater. Northland College is proud to once againoffer an evening of musical theater featuring ourstudents and community members.April 26 Franklin Middle School Band Concert.7:30 p.m., FMS Multi Purpose Room.April 29 Boy Scout Exposition. 2:00-5:00 p.m., HuckOlson Memorial Civic Center. A three-hourexposition where Cub Scouts and Boy Scoutsdemonstrate a wide variety of learned scoutingskills. Open to the public. Fun for all ages. For moreinformation call 218-681-1624.

MAYMay 5 Annual Challenger School Carnival.10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Challenger Elementary School.May 7 Franklin Middle School Jazz Band Concert.7:30 p.m., FMS Multi Purpose Room.May 11 Thief River Falls Entertainment Seriespresents, An Evening with John Bayless. 7:30 p.m.,Lincoln High School Auditorium. A uniqueperformer who is not only an unmatchedimproviser, but combines his skills with remarkablegifts as a concert pianist, composer and stagepersonality! Tickets available at the Times, KezarMusic, Super One, Hugo’s or available by mail.Tickets $30 adult, $10 student and $70 family. Ticketsare good for all five entertainment seriesperformances. For more information call 218-681-8000 ext. 1005.May 16 Northland Spring Concert. 7:00 p.m.,Northland Theater.May 17 Syttende Mai Supper. 5:00-7:00 p.m., ZionLutheran Church. Serving meatballs, potatoes,coleslaw, three bean casserole, Norwegian foodsincluding lefse, fruit soup and rommegrot.May 19 Village Pitch-In Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., PederEngelstad Pioneer Village. Come and help clean upthe Village for the coming season. Lunch will beserved in the Church basement. Please call 218-681-5767 if you are able to help.

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May 19 23rd Annual TRF Dakota Clinic Triathlon.9:00 a.m., Franklin Middle School Pool. Cost: $32.500-yard swim in pool, 12 mile bike and 3 mile run.For more information call Jim Langland, M.D. at218-683-2718.May 19 17th Annual Hugo’s Kids Triathlon.11:30 a.m., Franklin Middle School Pool. Cost: $16.50-yard swim in pool, 2.4 mile bike and 1.2 mile runon a flat course. Kids triathlon follows adulttriathlon. For more information call Jim Langland, M.D. at 218-683-2718.May 19-20 Spring Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament.Held at the Thief River Falls Archery Club OutdoorRange. For more information call 218-681-2106.May 25-27 3rd Annual Memorial Day Pow-Wow.Friday, 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 & 7:00 p.m., Seven Clans Casino. Everyone welcome.Seven Clans is proud of their heritage. Join us aswe bring our culture and heritage to life. For moreinformation call 218-681-4062 or visitwww.sevenclanscasino.com.May 28 Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village opens forthe season. Open 1:00-5:00 p.m. daily. Cost: $5,children 12 and under FREE when accompanied byan adult. No cost for Pennington County HistoricalSociety Members. For more information call 218-681-5767.May 29 Franklin Middle School Orchestra Concert.7:30 p.m., FMS Multi Purpose Room.

JUNEJune Flea Market. Held at Floyd B. Olson Park. Formore information. 218-681-3720.

June 6-7 Safety Camp. Franklin Middle School. Atwo-day camp teaching 2nd & 3rd graders aboutsafety in a fun and relaxed environment. Limited to120 participants. Cost $15.00. For more informationcall 218-681-2519.June 8-9 Pennington County Relay for Life.7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Multi Event Center. For moreinformation call 218-681-3810. Sponsored by theAmerican Cancer Society.June 14 Elks Flag Day Ceremony. 5:30 p.m., ElksPark. The public is invited to this Elks ceremonyhonoring our United States Flag. You will listen tothe history of our flag as a collection of past flags isdisplayed. For more information contact SteveStone at 218-681-3045.June 16 Creative Craft Festival. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., FloydB. Olson Park. Sponsored by the Thief River FallsWomen of Today.June 16 58th Annual Northwest Minnesota DairyDay. Pennington County Fairgrounds. Activitiesinclude: showmanship demonstration, dairy quiz,outstanding show exhibit awards and more. Formore information call 218-222-3484.June 23 Family Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., PederEngelstad Pioneer Village. Free admission,refreshments, entertainment, and the honoring ofthe Pioneer Family at 3 p.m. For more information218-681-5767.

JULYJuly Flea Market. Held at Floyd B. Olson Park. Formore information. 218-681-3720.

July 4 Fireworks Display. Held at dusk from theSeven Clans Casino.

July 11-15 Pennington County Fair. Grand standacts, Thunder On Hooves P.B.R. Bullride, demoderby, fireworks display. Held at he PenningtonCounty Fairgrounds in Thief River Falls. For moreinformation call 218-681-3720.July 13-14 Thunder on Hooves P.B.R. Bullride.7:00 p.m. each night in the grandstands at thePennington County Fairgrounds. For ticket andlodging information call 218-681-3720.July 14 Pennington County Parade. 10:00 a.m.,downtown Thief River Falls.July 15 Demolition Derby. 4:30 p.m. in thegrandstands at the Pennington County Fairgrounds.For ticket and lodging information call 218-681-3720.July 16 7th Annual Thief River Falls EducationFoundation/Swenson Golf Tournament. Noon, Thief River Golf Club. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.July 18 Park and Recreation Pioneer Day. 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. Ages 7-12.Cost $5. Come and enjoy a day of learning aboutPennington County’s heritage. Activities areplanned to include learning from a telegrapher,pioneer, and much more. Lunch is provided. Formore information or to register call 218-681-2519.July 21 Smash and Bash. St. Hilaire Lion’s DemoDerby. St. Hilaire Island Park. Outstanding demoderby with huge participation and variety of heats.For more information call 218-681-2116.

AUGUSTAugust 4-5 Fall Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament.Held at the Thief River Falls Archery Club OutdoorRange. For more information call 218-681-2106.August 7 MinnAqua. 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Red RobePark. An effort to teach and expand fishingopportunities on the Thief/Red Lake River to localkids. Cost $3.00. For more information call 218-681-2519.August 7 National Night Out. Peder EngelstadPioneer Village.August 18 Lion’s 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament.8:00 a.m. information meeting at the Huck OlsonMemorial Civic Center. 4:30 weigh in at the HuckOlson Memorial Civic Center. $20 entry fee. Limitednumber of boats allowed. Proceeds go towardimprovements at the Lion’s Park and parkequipment. For more information contact PatThibert at 218-681-8380.August 24-26 Last Ride Blues Festival. Held atSeven Clans Casino. Free concert, everyonewelcome.August 25 Bountiful Harvest. 10 a.m. -5 p.m., PederEngelstad Pioneer Village. No admission charge.Vegetables, produce, baked goods, canned jelliesand jams, hand work, loomed work, etc. Pie,doughnuts and coffee will be sold from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. For more information call 218-681-5767.

SEPTEMBERSeptember 3 Peder Engelstad Pioneer Villagecloses for the season.September 8 Everybody’s Market. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,downtown and Floyd B. Olson Park. Outdoor craftshow and flea market. For more information call218-681-3720.September 8 Great American Block Party.6 p.m.-12 a.m., downtown Thief River Falls. Streetdance, beer gardens, food stands and more. Formore information call 218-681-3720.

September 9 Fly In/Drive In Breakfast. Thief RiverFalls Airport. Fly in or drive in for breakfast and anairport tour. For more information call 218-681-5585.September 22-24 Thief River Falls Model RailroadClub 15th Annual Train and Hobby Show.Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., NationalGuard Armory. Cost $2.50, children 12 and underFREE with paid adult. There will be several differentscale model train layouts and other models ondisplay. Vendors will be on hand representingseveral hobbies. Door prizes donated by severalmanufacturers. For more information call ChuckKimbrough, A&E Railroad, 218-681-4251.September 28 LHS Class of 1940 Annual Reunion.For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 226.

OCTOBEROctober 1 Spaghetti Supper for Hospice. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church. Free willoffering. For more information call 218-681-6189.October 6 Meatball Supper. 4:00-7:00 p.m., OurSavior’s Lutheran Church. Open to the public.October 27 Halloween Carnival. 1:00-4:00 p.m., CityAuditorium. Sponsored by the Thief River FallsWomen of Today.

NOVEMBERNovember 1 Lutefisk Supper. 5:00 p.m., TrinityLutheran Church. Serving lutefisk, meatballs, piesand more.

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November 17 Holiday Fair. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., RalphEngelstad Arena. Annual holiday craft show. Formore information call 218-681-2183.November 17 Country Crafters Craft Show.8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., VFW Club. Selling crafts, bakedgoods, homemade soups and lunch. For moreinformation call 218-681-8730 or 218-681-7740.

DECEMBERDecember 1 Thief River Falls Education FoundationTour of Homes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more informationcall 218-681-8711 ext. 228.December 1 Christmas Fair. 9:00 a.m., St. John’sLutheran Church. Selling baked goods, Christmasgoodies, lunch and crafts, white elephant sale.December 1 Community Tree Lighting Ceremony.7:00 p.m., Floyd B. Olson Park. Community sing-along and lighting of the Christmas tree.December 1-2 8th Annual Lion’s & EaglesChristmas Tree Walk for Hospice. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Eagles Club Ballroom. Public is invited tovote for their favorite tree with a monetarydonation. Refreshments served, bake sale andpictures with Santa. Pancake breakfast on Sunday9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 218-681-6189.December 6 Christmas in Pennington CountySpaghetti Supper. Held at the Elks Lodge. Proceedsfrom this fundraiser will go to the PenningtonCounty Law Enforcement Center for buyingChristmas gifts for deserving children. Free pictureswith Santa Claus! Open to the public. For moreinformation call 218-681-3045.December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner. 4:00 p.m.

(beautifully outlined by the Red Lake River)ST. HILAIRE CITY PARK & ISLAND

Bath House/Showers • Walking Trails • Great Fishing Year Round • Horse ShoesPicnic Shelters • Playground • 20 Full RV Hook-Ups with Cable TV

Our beautiful island features a huge shelter, band shell & restrooms. This area isavailable to rent for family reunions or any outdoor event. For more information

call the city clerk at 218-964-5257 or fax at 218-964-5744.

A FUN & FRIENDLY

PLACE!

MUNICIPAL LIQUORSTORE BAR & GRILL

ON/OFF SALE • GREAT PRICESBack room available for your special occasion!

Snowmobilers welcome.218-964-5220 • (located in downtown St. Hilaire)

Northwest Beverage, Inc.is a distributor of

Budweiser & Kandiyohi.218-681-1735 • 1-800-247-0442

1320 Greenwood St. W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

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Thief River Falls prides itself on its great city parks system—one of the best in Northwestern Minnesota!


AGASSIZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 22996 290thSt. NE., Middle River, MN 56737. 218-449-4115. FromThief River Falls go 12 miles north on Hwy 32 then 11miles east on 290th St. NE/Marshall Co. Rd. 7. Explore therefuge’s 61,500 acres of diverse plant and animal life.Franklin’s Gull, Bitterns, 17 species of Eastern andWestern Waterfowl, 5 Grebe species, Sandhill Cranes,Sharptailed and LeConte’s Sparrows. Primitive campingallowed on State Wildlife Land adjacent to AgassizRefuge. Wildlife displays in office. Outdoor kiosks, firearmdeer hunting. Agassiz Bookshop sells refuge shirts, hats,

books and wildlife-related items. Office open 7:30 a.m-4p.m., Mon.-Fri., excluding Federal Holidays, and on Sun. inJune from 1-5 p.m. Two open house activities during theyear—one in May and one in September. For moreinformation visit the refuge website athttp://www.fws.gov/midwest/Agassiz or email [email protected]: CITY PARK & LIONS PARK. 218-378-4113. Four units, electrical and water hookups, picnicshelter in Lions Park. Basketball area and horseshoe pits.

ST. HILAIRE CITY PARK. Call 218-964-5257 forreservations. Located 6 miles south of Thief River Falls onHwy. 32. “A hidden gem for camping—the camping secretof Northwestern Minnesota.” 8 miles from casino. Fullhook-up sites available, 12 with cable TV. Restrooms/showers. Huge shelter on Park Island for special parties orfamily reunions. Enjoy fishing, hiking, horseshoe, walkingtrails, playground. See ad page 9.

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PARKS &RECREATION

City of Thief River Falls Parks & Recreation Facilities

(218) 681-2519

PARK FACILITIESAlan-A-Dale Park 4.96Nightingale RoadAnnie Street Park 4.13 • • •Annie St./Markley Ave.Boy Scout Park 1.49 • • Boat3rd St./Markley Ave. DockCentennial Park 9.20 • • • • • • Boat • •Centennial Dr./Hwy. 1 E. DockElk’s Park 1.74 • •3rd St./Davis Ave.Engelstad Park 1.32 • • • • • • •1st St./Crocker Ave.Finsbury Park 12.40 •Robinhood Dr.Floyd B. Olson Park 0.83 • • • • • •3rd St./Knight Ave.Hartz Park 6.00 • • • • • •Riverside Ave.LaFave Park 4.13 • • • • • • • • • • •Taft St./Knight Ave.Lions Park 2.7 • • • • • • • • •Nora St./Merriant Ave.Michelson Prp./Greenwood Trls. 48.50 • •Greenwood St. Millyard Park 3.80 • • Fishing •Pennington Ave. PierNorthrup Park •9th St./LaBree Ave.Softball Complex 37.19 • • • • • •Highway 1 EastOakland Park 16.12 • • • • • • • • • • • •Baken St.Red Robe Park 3.31 • • • • • • • Fishing •8th St./Reserve Ave. PierSouth Town Park 2.89 • • • •500 E. Hickory Rd.Tourist Park 6.00 • • • • • • • •Oakland Pk. Rd./Hwy. 32 S.

OTHER FACILITIESOld Arena • • • • •100 Blk. W. 2nd St. Ralph Engelstad Arena • • • • •3rd St./Brooks Ave.Huck Olson Mem. Civic Ctr. • • • • •3rd St./ Brooks Ave.

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ROMANTIC THIEF RIVER FALLS. Indulge yourself!Diamonds & Designs 207 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-1490 or 1-888-834-2436. BeautifulBeginnings Bridal 212 LaBree Ave. N., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-3100. Evergreen Eating Emporium700 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.218-681-3138. See ad below.

ARTSNORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICALCOLLEGE. 1101 Hwy. 1 E, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.218-681-0701 or 1-800-959-6282. Northland Communityand Technical College and the Thief River Falls CommunityArts Council present productions each year, ranging fromone-act plays to musicals. Each production is shown at theNCTC Theater on the Thief River Falls campus. See adpage 33. www.northlandcollege.edu L-6THIEF RIVER FALLS COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL.P.O. Box 207, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4466. THIEF RIVER FALLS CONCERT ASSOCIATION. P.O.Box 312, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4450.

BOWLINGFAMILY BOWL & LOUNGE. Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-1270. Open daily. Glow N’ Bowl (musicand special lighting). Pool tables and arcade games. Openbowling daily, call for times. See ad page 17. B-13

CASINOSSEVEN CLANS CASINO THIEF RIVERFALLS. 8 miles S. of Thief River Falls onHwy. 59. 218-681-4062 or 1-800-881-0712.So many ways to play! Great food. Exciting

casino floor with over 700 slot machines, 4 blackjacktables and 2 Texas Hold’em poker tables. Join Players Clubfor awesome rewards. 151 suite hotel with indoor waterpark. Water park has over 750 ft. of slides, a lazy river andmore. Bring the whole family to enjoy a great getaway!See ad on back cover.SEVEN CLANS RED LAKE CASINO. Located on thesouth shore of beautiful lower Red Lake with over 200slots and bingo. Contact us at 1-888-679-2501 or 218-679-2500 for more information.SEVEN CLANS CASINO WARROAD. 1-800-815-8293.Non-stop gaming excitement in scenic Warroad. Comeexperience over 525 slots, Blackjack, and the superbLakeview Restaurant all on the banks of the beautiful Lakeof the Woods.

DAY TRIPSAGASSIZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Middle River,MN 56737. See directions under “Area Parks.” 218-449-4115. Early spring-Oct. during daylight hours. Take the“Lost Bay Habitat Drive,” a four-mile self guided auto tourroute, open from May-Oct. and don’t miss climbing the 100

ft. fire tower at Headquarters during office hours. Spottingscopes are mounted on the Parker Deck, Office Deck, andFarmes Pool Cairn. Three hiking trails are also locatedwithin the refuge. Group tours may be arranged well inadvance by contacting the refuge office.AGASSIZ DUNES. Fertile, MN 56540. 218-945-3129.One mile S. and one mile W. of Fertile. Preserved remnantof the sand dunes that northwest winds pushed up on theeastern beaches of glacial Lake Agassiz. Operated by theNature Conservancy, hiking trails allow a close view of thearea.BERGESON GARDENS. Located on the grounds ofBergeson Nursery, three miles south and five miles east ofFertile MN. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thegardens can be viewed anytime. The gardens feature fiveacres of flower beds containing nearly every type ofannual flower compatible to Northern Minnesota. Visitorsmay pick up a printed guide to the gardens. The gardensshould be at their best from late July through frost. Freeadmission. For more information call 218-945-6988.BELTRAMI ISLAND STATE FOREST. E. on Hwy. 1, 26miles. N. on Cty. Rd. 28 which turns into Cty. Rd. 54, 15miles. E. on Hwy. 89, 14 miles. North on State Forest Rd.,4 miles to Dick’s Parkway Forest Rd. A Beltrami IslandState Forest map is advised to cover the 669,000 acres offorest. Great Gray Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Boreal Owl,Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Three-toedWoodpecker, Connecticut Warbler and 16 other breedingspecies of Warblers.

Enjoy your visit to Thief River Falls! Any time of theyear, indoors or out, discover our outstandingrecreational opportunities, incredible wildlife areas,delightful attractions and convention facilities. Thisis where the Arctic Cat snowmobile was born, andyou’ll find some of the state’s finest trails and supportservices in our area.

207 LaBree Ave. N, Thief River Falls218-681-1490 • 1-888-834-2436

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FERTILE SAND HILLS/WEST MILL RECREATIONAREA. 218-945-3129. One mile west of Fertile. Self-guided nature trail highlighting the unique sand duneformations, oak savanna and native prairie of remnantglacial Lake Agassiz. Ten miles of hiking and cross-countryski trails along the Sand Hill River and through the FertileSand Hills. Trail maps available at the Fertile CommunityCenter and on-site. GLACIAL RIDGE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Apartnership of nearly 30 organizations, this is the largesttall grass prairie restoration project in the nation. Theproject is located along the Glacial Lake Agassiz beachridge about 20 miles east of Crookston with a goal toprotect remnant tracts of native prairie, as less than 1% ofnative prairie remains in Minnesota. Visitors can enjoywatching prairie chickens from blinds and viewingthousands of migrating sandhill cranes, a plethora ofprairie flowers and a tranquil view of prairie vista. Thisrefuge was just established in October 2004 andadditional public use opportunities are being developedover the next few years. For directions and moreinformation call the Rydell refuge at [email protected]

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HAYES LAKE STATE PARK. Roseau, MN 56751. 218-425-7504. Hayes Lake is located in3000 acres of Beltrami State Forest, 9 miles east of Wannaska. The park is open year-round. Summer activities include hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, fishing, mountainbiking, and nature watching. Camping at Hayes Lake is available Memorial Day throughLabor Day. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, andsnowmobiling. Hayes Lake has a diversity of wildlife. There are 200 different bird speciesthat call Hayes Lake home along with wolves, deer, blackbears, and bobcats.OLD MILL STATE PARK. Argyle, MN 56713. 218-437-8174.Open year-round. See Larson’s 1880s grist mill, which ispowered by a Case 359 steam engine. Historic 1940s WPAbuilding site, on the National Historic Registry. Pioneer cabin,hiking, camping and swimming.PEMBINA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA. S. on Hwy. 32, 7miles. W. on Cty. Rd. 3, 12 miles to the Pembina WildlifeManagement Area sign. N. on Pembina Wildlife Rd., 2 miles to theS.E. entrance of 3,615 acres of Goose Lake Wildlife Area. YellowRail, Le Conte’s Sparrow, Sandhill Crane, Greater Prairie Chicken,Sharp-tailed Grouse.ROSEAU BOG OWL MANAGEMENT UNIT. Roseau, MN56751. 218-463-1130. Almost 9,000 acres of peat bog coveredwith black spruce. tamarack and cedar. Look for the Gray Owl,Northern Hawk, Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw Whet Owl, GreatHorned Owl, Spruce Grouse and Gray Wolf.RYDELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Over seven milesof trails provide visitor access to experience this bountifulnatural treasure. Five miles have been paved to improveaccessibility for all. Excellent bird-watching opportunities maybe found along the trails and around the Visitor’s Center, whichhas several bird feeders and plantings to specifically attractbirds. Deer hunting opportunities are available annually foryouth and people with disabilities. The refuge trail system isopen daily from sunrise to sunset and the visitors center isopen during regular business hours and on Sundays from 1-5p.m. with extended hours through the summer. Activities

include hiking, biking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Interpretiveprograms are held on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. For directions and moreinformation call the Rydell Refuge at 218-687-2229. [email protected] LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA. 42280 240th Ave. N.E., Middle River, MN56737. 218-222-3747. Primitive camping in designated areas. 55,000 acres of wildlifehabitat, including marshes, forests, brushlands, and prairie. Wildlife, present seasonally,include waterfowl and other marsh birds, deer, moose, bear, grouse, rabbits, furbearers,songbirds, sandhill cranes, and raptors. Activities include hunting for waterfowl, big andsmall game, and nature viewing. A scenic overview of the lake with interpretive signing andpicnic shelter are available. Contact the headquarters for maps and bird lists.WETLAND PINES & PRAIRIE AUDUBON SANCTUARY. 218-745-5663. 24 miles E. ofThief River Falls on Hwy. 1. Trails open year round during daylight hours. 800 acres of wildlifehabitat and fields on the Ancient Lake Agassiz beach ridge. 218-745-5663.

EVENTSPENNINGTON COUNTY FAIR. Don’t miss the Pennington County Fair. It’s bigger andbetter than ever and it’s 106 years old. The fair takes place July 11-15 in Thief River Falls.This event features exciting attractions including: Todd Armstrong shows on the midway, P.B.R. Bullride, exhibits, other grand stand acts, demo derby, and free bandshellentertainment. See you at the fair! See ad page 16. A-8 THUNDER ON HOOVES. 218-681-3720. 800-827-1629. July 13-14, 2007. PenningtonCounty Fairgrounds, Thief River Falls. Discover why Thief River Falls is one of the favorite stops for the Professional Bull Riders. Last year, many of the top bull riders inthe world competed in the P.B.R. sanctioned event. You’ll want to be in town for this event!See ad page 16. www.thunderonhooves.com A-8

CONVENTION EVENTS & FACILITIESBEST WESTERN INN. Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-7555 or 1-800-569-8123. Big city style with small town atmosphere. From accommodations to dining, BestWestern Inn cares for your needs. Clean comfortable newly remodeled rooms and deliciousfood. The Lounge and our spacious banquet facilities can provide you with the bestentertainment and meetings in the area. Senior, government and corporate rates. Winterplug-ins. See ad page 21. A-15MULTI-EVENTS CENTER (MEC). This recreational-athletic events complex includesLowell T. Swenson Field (football field, stadium and track and field facilities), plus eightsoftball/baseball fields, two soccer fields, and a large capacity locker room and restroomfacility. The MEC is used primarily for events sponsored by Northland College, City of ThiefRiver Falls, and School District #564. For more information or to schedule an event, call 1-800-959-6282, Ext. 1846. See ad page 13. N-6 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY. 250 Emil St. & Arnold Ave. S., Thief River Falls MN,56701. 218-681-0924. D-12

Festive parades are a local favorite!

Official 2007 Thief River Falls Visitors Guide • 1-800-827-1629 • 218-681-3720

Life Fitness Center(LFC) at NorthwestMedical Center features:• State-of-the-art fitness

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RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA/HUCK OLSONMEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER. Hwy. 59 N., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-2183 or 218-681-2519 for rentalinformation. The Ralph Engelstad Arena and Huck OlsonMemorial Civic Center provide Thief River Falls over140,000 sq. ft. for multi-sport activities, shows and events.The “Ralph” offers 3,550 theater-style seats for events.The non-smoking Imperial Room offers 5,000 sq. ft. forbanquets, receptions and corporate meetings. Cateringkitchen on site. See ad inside front cover. A-8SWENSON HOUSE. Located across the street fromNorthland Community and Technical College at 1020Centennial Drive, Thief River Falls, MN. The SwensonHouse is a grand facility to host your next meeting,

conference or special event. For more information contactSwenson House Staff at 218-683-3723 or 1-800-959-6282.See ad page 33. www.northlandcollege.edu L-6

LOUNGES/CLUBSAMERICAN LEGION POST 117 THIEFRIVER FALLS. 324 Brooks Ave. N., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1341. Whenin town, join us in our new facility for your

favorite drink or beverage. Mon-Fri. 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sat.10-12:30 a.m. Members and guests. Pull tabs everydayand bingo Monday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Sat. burgers11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lic #A00794-004. A-8

FAMILY BOWL & LOUNGE. Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-1270. Open daily. Glow N’ Bowl(music and special lighting). Open bowling daily, call fortimes. See ad page 17. B-13

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GALAXY TWIN THEATRE. Hwy. 59 S, Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 24-hour information line: 218-681-9945. Twomovie screens. O-15

MUSEUMS & HISTORICALSITESBLACK CAT SPORTS BAR & GRILL. 1080 Hwy. 32 S.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8910. Over 40 yearsof Arctic Cat® snowmobile memorabilia. See ad page 23.

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CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY. 102 Main Ave. N., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. (MN Hwy. 32) A city historical site,dedicated in 1914. D-9EAST POLK HERITAGE CENTER. Located along Hwy. 2in Fosston, MN. 218-435-6136 or 218-435-1313. Thecenter is full of early days memorabilia from northwesternMinnesota. Established in 1986, it is open for guided toursFri.-Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Open upon request anytime. HERITAGE CENTER. Corner of 220 N. and 20th St.,Northeast of Grand Forks next to Technical College. 701-740-2066. Open year round by appointment. During the thirdweekend in August, there are various craft demonstrations,old-time wheat threshing demonstrations, concessions,antique tractor pull, a threshers breakfast, country dinner,general store and more.

Making music at the Great American Block Party.

Featuring: Huge Midway,PBR Bullride, Exhibits, Grand Stand Acts,

Demo Derby, Free Bandshell Entertainment,Fireworks and Chainsaw Sculpturing.

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OLD CROSSING TREATY MONUMENT. Located in RedLake Falls, MN 56750. This monument is a bronze life-sized figure of a Chippewa Indian holding a peace pipe.The monument was erected in 1932 by the U.S.Government to commemorate the signing of a peacetreaty with the Chippewa Indians in 1863.PEDER ENGELSTAD PIONEER VILLAGE. 218-681-5767. The Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village is located at825 Oakland Park Road. The village has 19 buildings,including a museum, Victorian house, 2 railroad depots,schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop, machinery andautomobile building, and 7 log houses. The Village is openMemorial Day through Labor Day, every day from 1 p.m.until 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person with children 12and under accompanied by an adult admitted free. See adpage 18. C-13PELAN PIONEER PARK. Located 9 miles W. on Hwy. 11in Greenbush, MN. Restored Pioneer Village, wildflowergardens and berries. POLK COUNTY MUSEUM. Located in Crookston, MN.218-281-1038. The air-conditioned museum is filled withhundreds of items left by past generations. A tour of an1890 school house is also available. It is also home of theworld’s largest ox cart.SORENSON GALLERY. Located in Fosston, MN. Localand regional art exhibits are changed each month in thisintimate gallery located within the public library.SOO LINE R.R. DEPOT & STEAM LOCOMOTIVE#1024. 405 3rd St. E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2500.The Historic Soo Line Railroad Depot, located onU.S. Highway 59 downtown, is listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places. From completion ofconstruction in 1914 until 1967, when passenger trainservice was terminated, the Depot was a hub ofcommunity activity almost 24 hours a day. At the height ofits use, the Depot saw 13 passenger trains arrive anddepart each day. Following a successful “Save the Depot”fundraising campaign in 1994-95, the City decided torenovate and remodel the building for use as City Hall. Thecompleted project retained most of the building’ssignificant interior features, including the terrazzo floorand wood trim and doors in the main passenger terminalarea. Steam Locomotive No. 1024, a Soo Class L-4, 2-8-2MIKADO, is on permanent display outside the Depot. L-4SETTLERS SQUARE/MARSHALL COUNTY MUSEUM.808 E. Johnson Ave., Warren, MN. 218-745-4803. May-Sept., Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Weekendtours by request. Featuring eight store fronts, the museumdepicts an 1880s street. On display–antique farmmachinery and the UFO Sheriff’s car of Marshall County.WAYSIDE CHAPEL. Located next to the E. Polk HeritageCenter. Fosston, MN. Open daily. A miniature chapelcomplete with colored windows and traditional church pews.

PARKSSee page 10 for park information.

RANCHESWILD S RANCH. 2-1/2 miles W on Hwy. 1 to mile marker42. 218-681-2110 or Tom’s Town & Country Supply 218-681-2299. This is your chance to be a real cowhand!Riding lessons, horse boarding, outdoor riding arena. Callfor special events. See ad this page.

Attention bird lovers! The Thief River Falls area is included in Minnesota’sFIRST birding trail, a 223 mile route from Fergus Falls to the shores of Lake ofthe Woods. With 45 separate sites and side trips along the way, bird watchersand lovers of wildlife will find this a virtual paradise!

Situated at the juncture of 3 major ecosystems—tall grass prairie, boreal forestsand aspen parkland—this Northwestern Minnesota trail provides a uniquecollection of habitats which provide homes for a tremendous variety of birds.Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the state ofMinnesota, is an incredible birding treasure, located just a short drive fromThief River Falls. The Refuge is a haven for as many as 280 species of birds.Look for a complete birding checklist and Pine to Prairie booklet at the ThiefRiver Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Open Saturdays & SundaysJune through Mid-October

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A hidden treasure-worth the visit!

218-465-465512501 240th Ave. SEPlummer, MN 56748

BOWLING • LOUNGE • POOL • Open all year!Enjoy our indoor comfort

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TOURSAGASSIZ WILDLIFE REFUGE. Middle River, MN 56737.See directions under “Area Parks.” 218-449-4115. Earlyspring-Oct. during daylight hours. Take the “Lost BayHabitat Drive” a four-mile self-guided auto tour route openfrom May-Oct. and don’t miss the 14-ft-high Parker Poolobservation deck. Spotting scopes are mounted on theParker and Office Decks and the Farmes Pool Cairn.Headquarters hiking trail is a one-half mile interpretedaccessible trail with a wildlife observation blind. Grouptours may be arranged well in advance by contacting therefuge office.

ARCTIC CAT INC. Arctic Cat Inc., located at 601 BrooksAve. S., in Thief River Falls, MN, designs, engineers,manufactures and markets snowmobiles and ATVs underthe Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts,garments and accessories. 218-681-8558. Tours offered at1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call ahead toarrange large group tours. See ad on page 31. A-12DIGI-KEY CORPORATION. 701 Brooks Ave. S., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-6674. One of the largestdistributors of electronic components in the United States.Tours are offered weekdays on a reservation basis from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours are free of charge and are approximatelyone hour in length. See ad page 7. A-13GOODRIDGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. TheGoodridge Area Historical Society, Inc. was formed in 1977by a group of local citizens interested in the preservationof buildings and history of the community. The society hasrestored nine buildings within the city of Goodridge andhave displayed numerous historical items in each of thebuildings. For more information call 218-378-4380.

GOOD-VUE AYR FARMS. Rural Goodridge, MN 56725.218-378-4380. Dairy and small grain operations. Toursoffered from June 15 to September 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.by appointment only. Contact Norma Hanson.NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE.1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-0701 or1-800-959-6282. Northland Community and Technical Collegeoffers tours of their main campus and aviation campus to allhigh school students and their families, as well as alumni. Toschedule a tour, please call 218-681-0854. See ad on page 33.www.northlandcollege.edu L-6

WINERIESTWO FOOLS VINEYARD. 12501 240th Ave. S.E.,Plummer, MN 56748. 218-465-4655. Just 15 minutes fromThief River Falls. 7 mi. S of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 59, 4mi. E (past 7 Clans Casino), and 2-1/2 mi. S on 240th Ave.SE. Tours, free tastings, gift shop. Open Saturdays andSundays, June through Mid-October. Noon-5 p.m. Ahidden treasure worth the visit! See ad page 17.

Always popular curling at the Thief River Falls Curling Club.


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Whether you prefer elegant or economical,Thief River Falls has the perfect place for youto stay. You’ll be impressed with our varietyand quality of accommodations—stay with usa while!

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CAMPGROUNDSST. HILAIRE CITY PARK. Located in town off of Hwy. 32.Surrounded by the Red Lake River. Campground offers 19sites with full hook-ups including cable TV. Call 218-964-5257for reservations.THIEF RIVER FALLS TOURIST PARK. Located on Hwy. 32S and Oakland Park Rd. Overlooks the lower Red Lake Riverand Hartz Park. Has 16 full hook-ups; 48 electrical/cable, andunlimited camping areas. Handicap accessible bathhousewith free showers. Dump station located nearby. See adinside front cover. C-13VOYAGEUR’S VIEW CAMPGROUND & TUBING. 218-253-4329. Nestled in the rolling hills just 1/2 mile North ofRed Lake Falls on Co. Rd. 13. See ad page 18.

CAR RENTALTHIEF RIVER FALLS HERTZ. 802 Hwy. 1 W., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-4111 or 1-800-654-3131. Area’s only carrental with daily, weekly or monthly rates. See ad page 20.A-10

CAR REPAIR & TOWINGFALLS RADIATOR SERVICE, INC. 17249 US Hwy. 59 N,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2277. Generalautomotive repair. 24 hour towing service. A/C and radiatorrepair. AAA approved.

HOTELS/MOTELSAMERICINN LODGE & SUITES. 1920 Hwy. 59 SE., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4411. Newest lodging facilityin Thief River Falls. 50 rooms. Fireplace, whirlpool &family/two-room suites, microwave & refrigerator in selectsuites. Free local calls, free high speed internet, coffeemaker,iron & ironing board, hair dryers, free movie channel in allrooms. Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, business center,meeting room, complimentary enhanced continentalbreakfast, free parking. See ad page 20.BEST WESTERN INN. Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-7555 or 1-800-569-8123. Big city style withsmall town atmosphere. From accommodations to dining,Best Western Inn cares for your needs. Clean comfortablerooms and delicious food. The Lounge and our spaciousbanquet facilities can provide you with the best entertainmentand meetings in the area. Senior, government and corporaterates. Winter plug-ins. See ad page 21. A-15

C’MON INN. 1586 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-3000 or 1-800-950-8111. We invite you toThief River Falls. Located next to Dakota Clinic, our spaciousrooms are ideal for the business or pleasure traveler. Wefeature a large indoor pool with jacuzzi, jacuzzi suites, FREEhigh-speed internet service, Free continental breakfast, FreeHBO and meeting room for groups up to 50. Close to greatrestaurants. You’ll soon discover why we say C’mon Inn. Seead this page. L-12

HARTWOOD MOTEL. 1010 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-2640. Reasonable rates. Major creditcards accepted. See ad page 21. E-5SUPER 8 MOTEL. 1915 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-6205 or 1-888-890-9568. Newly remodeled,our quiet spacious rooms offer you a great stay at areasonable price. New indoor pool and spa. Free Super StartBreakfast. Next door to restaurant/ lounge. Kids 17 and understay free. Toll free reservation 1-888-890-9568. See ad thispage. N-13

• Spa Suites• Meeting Room/Pool Parties• Free Super Start Breakfast• Free High-Speed Wireless• All King & Queen Beds• Next Door to

Restaurant/Lounge • All Ground Floor Rooms

1915 Hwy. 59 S.E., Thief River Falls(Next to WalMart Super Center)

218-681-6205 or 888-890-9568

• Large Suites available with refrigerator and microwave• Coffeemakers in rooms• We sell pre-paid phone cards• Discounts on DVD movie rentals• Close to shopping• Close to restaurants• Park in front of room• Gift shop-$5 off purchase

of $50 or more• Dogs Allowed ($5 charge)• Free Wireless Internet

Advanced reservations

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T-59 MOTEL & VIDEO. 1510 Hwy. 59 S.E,. Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2720.Located close to shops and restaurants. Owner operated to give that personal touch. We havereasonably priced rooms and FREE Wireless Internet.Visa, Mastercard and Discover creditcards accepted. See ad page 20. www.t59moteltrf.com J-10

HOTEL/WATER PARKSEVEN CLANS CASINO/HOTEL INDOOR WATER PARK. 8 miles S. of Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-4062 or 1-800-881-0712. Bring the whole family to enjoy a greatgetaway in our new 151 suite Hotel, expanded gaming floor and a 40,000 square footIndoor Water Park with over 750 feet of slides, a Lazy River and more. Minnesota has neverseen family fun like this. See ad back cover.

Gorgeous fall scenery on the river.

The Centennial Gazebo in Floyd B. Olson Park is a popular site for community activities.


• Large Indoor Pool with Jacuzzi

• Jacuzzi Suites with Microwave & Fridge

• Senior/Corporate/Government Discounts

• King Size Beds with Recliners

• FREE High-Speed Internet Available

• Meeting Room

• Continental Breakfast

• Next to Dakota Clinic

• 32” TV Screens

218-681-3000 • 1-800-950-8111 • www.cmoninn.com • [email protected]

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The Pennington County Historical Society,which was organized in the 1930s, isresponsible for maintaining the PederEngelstad Pioneer Village. Officiallyopened in 1976, the museum and villageprovide a living history of Thief RiverFalls from its early years as a ruralcommunity to later years when ThiefRiver Falls became an important regionaleconomic hub.

Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village, namedafter a local Norwegian immigrant,consists of 19 buildings with over 25,000individual items on display. Buildingsinclude seven late 1800s log houses; aSwedish Lutheran church, built in 1916;two railroad building depots and twocabooses; a one-room schoolhouse datingback to 1908; five original stores(including a blacksmith shop, generalstore, and beauty and barber shops); arestored two-story home; a large farm andauto machinery building; and a museum.

The museum and buildings are open tothe public Memorial Day through LaborDay with guided tours available. Checkour Events Calendar (beginning on page6) for a schedule of special activities at theVillage.

Best Western

For United States and Canada 1-800-Western

Above Left: Indoor Pool & Spa

Above Right: Sami’s Cafe & Lounge

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• Lounge-Entertainment

• Cable Internet Access In All Banquet Rooms

• Banquet and MeetingFacilities up to 400 people

• Wedding Receptions

• Conventions

218-681-7555For Reservations Call 1-800-569-8123

1060 Highway 32 South • Thief River Falls, MN 56701

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Tantalize your taste buds and treat yourself toThief River Falls’ most famous hospitality.Whatever your choice, from fine dining tofamily fare to terrific pizza, you’ll find it here!

BLACK CAT SPORTS BAR & GRILL. 1080 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8910. The Black Cat is the first of its kind with a special theme featuring Arctic Cat® snowmobilememorabilia. The “Cat” has a legendary history and the items on display tell much of the storyof those memorable years in Thief River Falls. Check out our “smoke-free” back room, availablefor meetings, parties, team dinners, etc. Call for take-out and catering available. See ad page23. A-15CAFÉ RHOMBUS. 1582 Hwy. 59 S., (next to the C’mon Inn) Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-5678. Thief River Falls’ newest restaurant featuring northwestern Minnesota’s best pizza,ribs, burgers and sandwiches. Smoke free, dine-in or take-out. “Don’t be a square...eat atRhombus!” See ad this page. L-12

CUP@JOE’Z COFFEE SHOP & SMOOTHIES. 315 Duluth Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-2148. Located in Kezar Music. Coffee of the day, espresso, capaccino, latteand snack bar. www.kezarmusic.com D-8DAIRY QUEEN OF THIEF RIVER FALLS. Hwy. 32 W., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3007. See ad page 23. C-12DANNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. 203 3rd St. W. (across from the Gazebo),Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8544. The best pizza in town! Dine-in, take-out anddelivery. Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Evening buffet (Thursday night only) 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Italian cuisine, sandwiches, garlic cheesebread, salads, broasted chicken andappetizers. Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. A must stop in Thief River Falls. See ad page24. www.dannysonthenet.com D-8

DEE’S KITCHEN. 811 Atlantic Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.218-681-9907. Discover what “real home cookin’ is.” A localfavorite, our newly remodeled family restaurant features a “Smoke-Free” dining area totally separated from the “Smoking Allowed”section. Our large menu includes sandwiches and dinners,

homemade pastries and pies made fresh daily. Breakfast served all day. Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-7p.m.,Sat.-Sun. 5 a.m.-2 p.m. MasterCard and Visa accepted. See ad page 23. F-6DOMINO’S PIZZA. Across from Ralph Engelstad Arena. 218-681-6000. Delivery, carryout,large group orders. Call ahead and we’ll have your pizza ready after the game or your event.See ad page 24. B-9EVERGREEN EATING EMPORIUM. 700 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3138. Northwest Minnesota’s finest dining. Scrumptious food in an English tudor-stylesetting. The best choice for that special occasion or join us in our quaint pub. Banquets,private parties and off-premises catering. See ad on page 12 and page 24. D-11JEFF’S KITCHEN. Located at American Legion Post 117. 324 Brooks Ave. N, Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-7034. Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Featuring a full and expanded menu.Sat. burgers 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. See ad page 23. A-8LANTERN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 1910 Hwy. 59 S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.218-681-8211. Family dining. A local favorite. See ad page 24. N-13 MCDONALD’S. Hwy. 59 S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-6770. Teams and buseswelcome. See ad page 23. L-11PENNINGTON MAIN. 220 Main Ave., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8888. HotStuff Pizza and Market Selects sandwiches. See ad page 26. E-10PENNINGTON SQUARE. 1st St. & Pennington Ave., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4552. Hot Stuff Pizza and Market Selects sandwiches. See ad page 26. F-10PETRO PUMPER. Hwy. 59 N. and Hwy. 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3546. Allnew Deli Max with daily specials. Eat in or take out. Great for picnics or teams. BreakfastBuffet Mon.-Sat. Lunch Buffet Mon.-Fri. See ad on page 28. A-8PIZZA HUT. Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1306. Families, groups andteams welcome. Eat-in, carry-out or delivery. See ad page 24. L-ll SAMI’S CAFÉ AND LOUNGE. Hwy. 32 S, Thief River Falls, 56701. 218-681-7555. Opendaily from 6 -11 a.m. for breakfast, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch, and from 4:30-10 p.m.for dinner. Quiet, non-smoking lounge you can relax in. Sami’s Café and Lounge open at 12noon. See ad page 21. A-15

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ST. HILAIRE BAR & GRILL. 215 Broadway (Hwy. 32), St.Hilaire, MN. 218-964-5220. Only six miles south of ThiefRiver Falls. Great burgers, authentic Mexican food anddaily specials. Take out available. Children welcome.SEVEN CLANS CASINO. 8 miles S. of Thief River Fallson Hwy. 59. 218-681-4062 or 1-800-881-0712. See ad onback cover.

TACO JOHN’S. Knight Ave. and 3rd St., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-5987. For over 21 years specializing inMexican food. Open seven days a week. See ad on page24. D-9

THIEF RIVER GOLF CLUB. 1 mile N. on Hwy. 32, ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2955. Restaurant andlounge. Call for availability. Dining room for groups up to300. See coupon page 31. F-1TIME WELL SPENT. 113 E. 2nd St., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-1257. Tea rooms with sandwiches,gourmet foods, home decor, gifts and cards. See ad page27. E-9

You’ll find terrific food and friendly service at Café Rhombus.


Thief River Falls’ Best Sports Bar & Grill!

• Home of Arctic Cat® Memorabilia

• Try the famous “Slim Burger”or anyof the charbroiled specialties!

• New outdoor patio!

681-8910 CALL FOR TAKE-OUT!1080 Hwy. 32 S. • P.O Box 433 • Thief River Falls, MN 5670l

(Next to the Best Western)

Made from scratch!

218-681-9907811 Atlantic Ave. N, Thief River Falls

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Hwy 59 S., Thief River Falls

218-681-1306

The Best PizzaUnder One Roof

Families,Groups &

TeamsWelcome!

Eat InCarry-OutDelivery

$2 OFFANY LARGE PIZZANot valid with any other offer.

Steak • Chicken • Ribs • SeafoodBanquets and Private Parties!

Lunch 11a.m-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. • Evening Dinner 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat.

700 Hwy. 32 S., Thief River Falls • 218-681-3138

Great Food,Wonderful Atmosphere!

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DAILY ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET 11AM-1:30 PM

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ACE HARDWARE. 209 Main Ave. N. 218-681-3664.Dewalt and Bosch power tools. Serving Thief River Fallssince 1945. Friendly, helpful staff. Exceptional plumbing,electric and top quality Ace paint. See ad page 27. E-8

ARCTIC CAT INC. 601 Brooks Ave. S., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. Arctic Cat Inc., the proud manufacturer ofArctic Cat snowmobiles and ATVs, offers public tours ofthe manufacturing facility weekdays at 1 p.m. A companystore is also open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call ahead for group tours, 218-681-8558. Seead on page 31. A-12BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS. 212 LaBree Ave. N, ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3100. Unique casualclothing, beautiful bridal gowns, tuxes, bridesmaids,promwear, jewelry, giftware, accessories. “Come visit us.We’d love to work with you.” See ad pages 12 and 27. E-9DIAMONDS & DESIGNS. 207 LaBree Ave. N., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1490 or 1-888-834-2436.Jewelry designers: Pat Lewis, Mark Michael, SA Gems,Janel Russell. Collectible figurines: Lladro & Pipka.Giftwear: Mavado watches & clocks, Seiko watches &clocks, Pulsar and Citizen watches. See ads page 12 andpage 27. E-8ERL’S GAS & GROCERIES. 103 E. 8th St., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-4627. Your first stop north.Check-out our new fast food area and try one of our superhomemade pizzas or sandwiches! All your hunting, fishingand snowmobiling needs. Minnesota hunting and fishinglicenses, fresh cut red meat and produce departments. Seead this page. E-6

FALLS LIQUOR. Located at the cornerof Hwy. 59 and Atlantic Ave., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-1992. Knownthroughout the area as the mostcomplete full-service liquor store in

northwestern Minnesota. We feature an outstanding winesection and the largest selection of cold beer. Our humidorhas the finest cigars. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff isready to serve you. See ad on page 13. F-8HD FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO. 119 3rd St. E., Thief RiverFalls. 218-681-1400 or 1-800-804-4013. “Attention toDetail....Always!” Weddings, Funerals, Home Decor and Giftsfor all occasions. See ad page 27. www.hdfloral.com E-9

KEZAR MUSIC CO. 315 Duluth Ave. N., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-2148. See ad this page.www.kezarmusic.com D-8NORTHERN LIGHTS BOOK STORE. 208 LaBree Ave. N, ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8242. Northern Lights BookStore sells affordable used books, toys and treasures generouslydonated by Thief River Falls and the surrounding area. This is notyour ordinary store! The Book Store was created to providemeaningful work opportunities for persons with mental illness.Come and experience the magic. See ad page 28. E-9

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE.1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-0701 or1-800-959-6282. The Bookstore at Northland Community andTechnical College is loaded with school supplies, noveltyitems and much more. From sweatshirts and t-shirts to books,notebooks, backpacks and caps, they have it all. TheBookstore is open weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. See adpage 33. www.northlandcollege.edu L-6

Selection, simplicity, style—all in Thief RiverFalls! With our friendly service andconvenient location, you can find just whatyou’re looking for—at a great price too!

The Convenience Store With More!

Corner of Hwy. 1 & 59 or located at convenience corner, 8th & Main.

218-681-4627

Your First Stop In Thief River Falls!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW FAST-FOOD AREA!Marinated meats • Fresh meat and produce department

Ammo • Hunting & fishing licenses • Bait/MinnowsATM machine/Money gram/Money Orders

Old fashioned ice cream conesSnowmobile oil, maps, plugs and belts

Snowmobile Trail Stamps

Minnesota State Lottery Games!

Broasted chicken and super homemade pizzaand sandwiches to go!

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There’s always somethinghappening Downtown. With our friendly service, terrificselection and great prices,Downtown is the place to be.We have everything fromsightseeing to shopping.Whether you’re visiting orrelocating, stop and see usDowntown.

• Full Grocery

• Deli/Bakery

• Tire LubeExpress

• One-HourPhoto

• Pharmacy

• Sporting Goods

• Vision Center

218-683-36431755 HIGHWAY 59 SOUTHEAST

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Welcome to Dowtown

Thief River Falls!For more information

about the Thief River Falls area, contact the Thief RiverFalls Convention & Visitors

Bureau at 218-681-3720 or 1-800-827-1629.

• Casual, work, dress, athletic footwear and apparel• Most major brands:Woolrich, Rocky Boots, Red

Wing, Rockport, Irish Setter, etc.• Special orders available

218-681-2608 • 1-800-511-5759 • fax 218-681-8475

purdysshoestore.com

209 LaBree Ave. N., • Thief River Falls, MN 56701

You’d have to visit many different stores

to match our selection of footwear.

“EMPLOYEE OWNED,TO SERVE YOU RIGHT!”

201 N Horace AveDowntown, Thief River Falls218-681-2932/1-800-570-3784• Thief River Falls’ finest full service

drug store, with decades ofpharmaceutical care!

• 6,000 sq. ft. gift showroom!

• 1-hour photo, passports and instant digital printing!

“Attention to Detail...Always”

• Custom Designed Fresh &Silk Floral Arrangements

• Green & Blooming Plants• Weddings & Funerals• Unique Gifts & Collectibles

• Greeting Cards• Religious Gift Items• Gourmet Foods & Coffee• Books for all Ages• Innovative Home Décor

For all of your Floral, Gift & Home Décor Needs!

Proud authorized dealer of Yankee® Candles, Colonial® Candles, Root®

Candles, Tyler® Candles, Willow Tree® Figurines, Serenity® Angels,Aromatique® Potpourri, & Demdaco® Frames & Accessories.

119 3rd Street East, Thief River Falls 218-681-1400

www.hdfloraldesign.com

Home Decor • Tea Rooms

Gifts & Cards • Gourmet Foods

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

113 E. 2nd St.Thief River Falls

218-681-1257

Serving Thief River Falls since 1945with a friendly, helpful staff!

218-681-3664209 MAIN AVE. NTHIEF RIVER FALLS


218-681-3100 • 212 LaBree Ave N.,Thief River Falls

Bridal, Prom, Casual Wear & AccessoriesMon-Fri. 10 am-5:30 pm • Thurs. 10 am-7 pm • Sat. 10 am-2 pm

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NORTHWEST BEVERAGE, INC. 1320 Greenwood St. W,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1735. Look for ourKandiyohi, Chippewa Spring, Anheuser-Busch and Pabstproducts at select local convenience stores andrestaurants. See ad page 9. A-14PENNINGTON MAIN. 220 Main Ave., Thief River Falls,MN 56701. 218-681-8888. Centrally located. Thief RiverFalls’ #1 convenience store and touchless car wash.Featuring Hot Stuff Pizza, Market Selects sandwiches,gas, groceries and pop. We mean it when we say fast,friendly and clean! See ad page 26. E-10PENNINGTON SQUARE. 1st St. & Pennington Ave.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4552. Open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. See ad page 26. F-10PETRO PUMPER. Hwy. 59 N. and Hwy. 1, Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-3546. Open 24 hours. Gas,diesel and groceries. See ad this page. A-8PURDY’S SHOE STORE. 209 LaBree Ave. N., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-2608 or 1-800-511-5759 and fax218-681-8475. Discover why people travel over 200 milesto visit Purdy’s. A must stop, you’ll find the largestselection of womens, mens and childrens shoes, bootsand athletic footwear. You’ll also find an ever expandingline of casual clothing. Great selection, great service andgreat prices is what you’ll find at Purdy’s Shoe Store. Seead page 27. E-9SCANDIA HOUSE. 115 E. 3rd St., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-2290 or 218-779-8787. See ad on page27. E-mail: [email protected] E-8SLUMBERLAND. 1875 Hwy. 59 S, Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-3266. The furniture that lives the way youdo. See ad this page. M-12THE SHED. 3-1/2 miles east on State Hwy. #1, 17526State Hwy. 1 N.E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. Just ashort drive outside of town, you’ll enjoy this charming

antique and collectible shop. Extensive collection of RedWing crocks, farm primitives and memorabilia. Si andMarge Hanson. Open seasonally May 15-Oct. 15. See adthis page. P-7THOELE PHOTOGRAPHY. 216 N. LaBree Ave., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8521. See ad page 27.www.thoelephoto.comTHRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY. 201 Horace Ave. N.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2932 or 1-800-570-3784. See ad on page 27. E-9TIME WELL SPENT. 113 E. 2nd St., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-1257. Home decor, gourmet foods, giftsand cards, tea rooms. See ad page 27. E-9TONY DORN INC. 419 N. Atlantic, Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-1848 or 1-800-542-5022. See ad on page35. F-8

TWICE BUT NICE. 1560 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls, MN56701. 218-681-1424. For 27 years, the largestconsignment shop of quality used and some new clothingfor the whole family. See ad this page. M-12

TWO FOOLS VINEYARD. 12501 240th Ave. S.E.,Plummer, MN 56748. 218-465-4655. Just 15 minutes fromThief River Falls. 7 mi. S of Thief River Falls on Hwy. 59, 4mi. E (past 7 Clans Casino), and 2-1/2 mi. S on 240th Ave.SE. Tours, free tastings, gift shop. Open Saturdays andSundays, June through Mid-October. Noon-5 p.m. Ahidden treasure worth the visit! See ad page 17.

WALMART SUPER CENTER. 1755 Hwy. 59 S.E., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-683-3643. Your one-stop shopfor groceries, deli, auto, pharmacy and photo. Our peoplemake the difference! See ad page 26. K-9

QUILTINGCLOUD 9 QUILT SHOPPE. 1102 Main Ave. N, Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-1704. Classes, patterns andfabric. [email protected] E-4

Good selection and great prices can be found at downtown stores like Thrifty White..

Deli Max! Area’s best deli selection!Pizza • Subs • Hamburgers • Chicken • Ice Cream

Truck, RV and Carwash • Propane

E-85 & Bio-diesel

Easy access with acres of parking!Junction Hwy. 59 N. & Hwy. 1 W., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 • 218-681-3546

Breakfast SpecialsLunch Buffet

Mon.-Fri.3-1/2 mi. E on State Hwy. 1Thief River Falls, MN 56701

“Find Comfort In Old Books”• Used Books• Used Toys• Treasures & Trinkets• Audio Book Rental

(Best Selection Current Titles)• Book Delivery

& Pickup Service• Book Request Service• Used Albums & CD’s

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Northern LightsBook Store

218-681-8242208 North LaBree, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Mon.-Fri. 10 am-7 pmSat. 10 am-5:30 pm

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1875 Hwy. 59 S218-681-3266

www.slumberland.com

Twice But Nice

218-681-14241560 Hwy. 59 S., Thief River Falls

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BIRD WATCHINGSee Day Trips on page 12. Northwestern Minnesota is one of the best bird watching areas inthe United States, with over 280 species of birds at the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge alone.Also, new for birdwatchers is the fabulous Pine to Prairie Birding Trail described on page 30 ofthis Guide. Get ready for some great sightings and don’t forget to bring your binoculars andbirding check lists! Birding brochures and information on the Pine to Prairie Trail available at theThief River Falls Chamber of Commerce, 2017 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

THIEF RIVER FALLS BMX/SKATE PARKThe Thief River Falls BMX/Skate Park, located at the south end of the Franklin MiddleSchool grounds, is a supervised facility open to the public. All persons using the facilitymust sign an “Agreement for Use of the BMX/Skate Park” waiver. Students under 18 musthave a parent and/or guardian present to sign the waiver before they will be allowed touse the facility. The park is open during the summer months of June, July, and August.Helmets and pads are available for use at the park. Please call the park at 681-6963 or theCommunity Education office at 218-681-8711, ext. 244 for specific dates and times duringthe summer or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the park. The park is alsoan “ABA” sanctioned bike race track. The dates and times of the races will be announcedin the spring of the year.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIINGLocated west of Newfolden, MN. Old Mill State Park offers six miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Skis and snowshoes are available for rent at the park. There is a shelterwith a stove and fireplace for a quick warm up. Outdoor toilets are located in thecampground, group camp and picnic area. Water is available behind the park office. Formore information contact Old Mill State Park at 218-437-8174.

CURLINGTHIEF RIVER FALLS CURLING CLUB. Hwy. 59 W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3202. Restaurant, bonspiels, league curling. A-8

FISHINGYou’ll find excellent fishing year-round (ice fishing, too!) on the rivers. Walleye, NorthernPike, Catfish, Small Mouth Bass and Pan Fish.

GOLF COURSESGolfing is a great way to enjoy a sunny summer day with the whole family. It is also excellentexercise. From the water hazards to the sand traps, Northwestern Minnesota golf coursesprovide plenty of challenging opportunities for everyone, so head to one of our golf courses.THIEF RIVER GOLF CLUB. 1 mile N. on Hwy. 32, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2955. The golf gem of northwest Minnesota. Play our beautiful 18 hole bent grass greens.Canadians play at par. Conference meetings and corporate outings welcome. Tuesday is“Ladies’ Day” and Wednesday is “Men’s Day.” These are the best greens around! Seecoupon page 31. F-1

FOSSTON GOLF CLUB. 218-435-6535. Public course open April-October. Nine holes, par36, grass greens. Lessons available. Riding and pull carts. Pro shop, clubhouse and drivingrange.MINAKWA GOLF CLUB. Crookston, MN 56716. 218-281-1773. Nine holes of golf, par 34.Lessons available. Riding and pull carts. Rentals, pro shop, restaurant and driving range.Open to the public.OAK KNOLLS GOLF CLUB. Hwy. 32 S., Red Lake Falls, MN 56750. 218-253-4423. Ninehole, par 36. Grass greens located along the river. Club and cart rentals, on-site snacks.

One of our best attractions is the GreatOutdoors! Pursue your favorite activity, suchas snowmobiling, hunting, boating, golfing,tubing, fishing or bird watching. Pick yourpastime and join us in Thief River Falls!

The Red Lake River in theThief River Falls area offersexcellent fishing. Whetheryou’re in waders, a float tube,canoe or just fishing from thebank, the opportunity forwalleyes, northern pike,smallmouth bass, crappies anda host of other species is good.

Accessing the river is not a problem with two boat landingswithin the city limits. You can also get to the river throughboth city parks and below the dam.

Waterfowl and small game hunters coming to the Thief RiverFalls area should remember to pack a fishing rod. There is afall run of walleyes in the Red Lake River. Walleyes will moveupriver and hold below the dam in October—a jig andminnow is all it takes. With parking lots on both sides of theriver and a walkway on the east side, access is easy.

Hunt in the morning, fish the Red Lake River in theafternoon. Visitors to the Thief River Falls area can have thebest of both worlds!

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SAND HILL RIVER GOLF COURSE. Fertile, MN 56540.218-945-3535. Public course, nine holes, grass greens,driving range, putting & chipping green, riding and pullcarts, pro shop and on-site snacks. VALLEY GOLF COURSE. 2407 Riverroad NW, East GrandForks MN 56721. 218-773-1207. Public course, 18 holes ofgolf, par 72. Open mid-April to mid-October. Riding andpull carts. On-site snacks, rentals, pro shop. Grass greens.

HUNTINGWith over 2 million acres of public hunting land to choosefrom, the Thief River Falls area offers hunters choices ofmoose, bear, deer, ducks, ruffed and sharptail grouse andwoodcock. This is also a growing area for geesepopulations, making this area an untapped bonanza forwaterfowlers.To order a Northwest Minnesota Hunting Guide contact:Thief River Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau 218-681-3720 or 1-800-827-1629 or log onto our websitewww.visitthiefriverfalls.comFor information regarding licensing and huntingregulations contact: Department of Natural Resources612-296-6157. www.dnr.state.mn.usFor travel information contact: Minnesota Office ofTourism 651-296-5029 or 1-800-657-3700.www.exploreminnesota.com

ICE SKATINGThief River Falls has two large indoor arenas: the RalphEngelstad Arena and the Huck Olson Memorial CivicCenter. Both offer recreational ice skating. To receive theice skating schedule call the Ralph Engelstad Arena officeat 218-681-3545.

INDOOR RAQUETBALLTHIEF RIVER RACQUETBALL CLUB & FITNESSCENTER. Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-6709. I-8

SLEDDINGHartz Park, located on Riverside Avenue along the river,offers a huge hill for sledding. Sledders can enter the areathrough the National Guard Armory parking lot which islocated on Highway 32.

SNOWMOBILING THENORTHWOODS OF MNThief River Falls has access to more than 500 miles ofgroomed trails that interconnect to over 1,500 miles oftrails in northwest Minnesota. Thief River Falls is asnowmobile hub for northwest Minnesota with fivedifferent trails leading out of the city. Snowmobilers canchoose from countless daily loop rides ranging from 50-200 miles. Snowmobiling was born in this part ofMinnesota and the many food and fuel stops along thetrails welcome all riders, whatever their brand.Trails to the west connect with the North Dakota trailsystem at the communities of Oslo and Hallock. Trails to

the north connect to the community of Roseau and fromthere to the Canadian border and east to the Warroad andBaudette trail systems. To the south, riders take trails thatconnect with Bemidji and Detroit Lakes. Each trail isunique in offering a variety of terrain including river ridingand picturesque wilderness trails.Arctic Cat snowmobiles have been manufactured in ThiefRiver Falls for over 35 years. The Arctic Cat plant is listedas having one of the top 250 plant tours in the nation in thebook entitled “Watch It Made In The USA: A Visitors GuideTo The Companies That Make Your Favorite Products.”Plant tours are free of charge and offered weekdays at 1p.m. (See Tours on page 18) For trail maps contact theThief River Falls Chamber of Commerce or the Convention& Visitors Bureau located at 2017 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701 or call 1-800-827-1629 or 218-681-3720 for local calls or log onto our website atwww.visitthiefriverfalls.com

SNOWMOBILING INPENNINGTON COUNTYThe birthplace of the Arctic Cat snowmobile, this is someof the best snowmobiling in the country. Lots of snow andhundreds of miles of trail make this a true WinterWonderland!

SNOWMOBILE CLUBSGOODRIDGE TRAIL BLAZERS. Goodridge, MN 56725.218-378-4588.THIEF RIVER FALLS SNO DRIFTERS. 1023 Atlantic Ave.N. or P.O. Box 51, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-689-0280 or 218-681-7423.

SNOWMOBILE TRAILSDOWNTOWN. See city map on page 11.GOODRIDGE/4G SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. Open: Trail,Clearwater, Gully, etc; Connects with the Wapiti Trailsystem out of Thief River Falls, the Fourtown Trail systemand the Riverland Trail System of Trail, Clearwater, Gully,etc.RIVERLAND NORTH TRAIL. Groomed trail connectingThief River Falls with Red Lake Falls.WAPITI TRAIL. Connects with Big Red Lake Bog andMcTrail System Trails. Trail cuts through willow and poplarstands, frequent sightings of wildlife.

SWIMMINGFRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL INDOOR POOL. 300Spruce Ave. S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8065.

J-4PUBLIC BEACH AT LAFAVE PARK. Taft and CrockerAve., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2519. H-7

Attention bird lovers! The Thief River Falls area is included in Minnesota’s FIRST birding trail, a 223mile route from Fergus Falls to the shores of Lake of the Woods. With 45 separate sites and side tripsalong the way, bird watchers and lovers of wildlife will find this a virtual paradise!

Situated at the juncture of 3 major ecosystems—tall grass prairie, boreal forests and aspen parkland—this Northwestern Minnesota trail provides a unique collection of habitats which provide homes for atremendous variety of birds. Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the state ofMinnesota, is an incredible birding treasure, located just a short drive from Thief River Falls. The Refugeis a haven for as many as 280 species of birds. Look for a complete birding checklist and Pine to Prairiebooklet at the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Whatever your sport, our rivers provide hours of enjoyment.

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TENNISENGELSTAD PARK.1st St. and Crocker Ave., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. H-10FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL. 300 Spruce Ave. S, ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. K-11

TRAP SHOOTINGTHIEF RIVER FALLS TRAP CLUB. 218-681-1848. Offersthree traps. Clubhouse with full kitchen. Private groupswelcome. Shooting: Mon. 5 p.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. or byappointment. Also, Northwest Sporting Clays with 15fields including a 60’ tower. Shooting: Wed. 5 p.m., Sun. 1p.m. or by appointment. Mon. night 5 p.m. active leagueteam participation.

TUBINGVOYAGEUR’S VIEW CAMPGROUND & TUBING. 218-253-4329. Nestled in the rolling hills just 1/2 mile North ofRed Lake Falls on Co. Rd. 13. See ad page 18.

WALKING & MULTI-PURPOSE TRAILSRIVERWALK. Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3720.Many miles of walking and biking trails through townalong the Red Lake and Thief Rivers. Passes by nine cityparks, three forest trails, the dam, and historical sites suchas the Soo Line Railroad Depot. Maps are available at theChamber of Commerce and the Parks and RecreationDepartment.

AGASSIZ RECREATION TRAIL (A.R.T.). 218-584-5169.32 mile trail from Ulen, MN through Syre, Twin Valley andGary to Fertile. The trail consists of two 10 foot widetreadways for snowmobiling, hiking, biking, bird watching,horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing anddog sledding. Also open to ATVs. Camping is available inUlen and Twin Valley.GREENWOOD PARK & RECREATION AREA. Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-2519. Located on the east side ofthe Red Lake River on Greenwood St. Natural trails, cross-country skiing and an environmental learning lab. P-13

Local golf courses challenge players of every skill level.

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EDUCATIONINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 564. 230 LaBreeAve. S., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8711. Ourschool system is student focused with high standards forall students and staff. We offer a wide range of programsand activities. High school students are also offered alarge number of advanced placement and elective coursesin addition to rigorous core academics. See NorthernSchool of the Arts listing on this page. See ad this page.Website: www.trf.k12.mn.us E-9

PUBLIC SCHOOLSCHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. PenningtonAve. and Cty. Rd. 61, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2345. Pre-school, Kindergarten-Grade 5. F-16FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL. 300 Spruce Ave. S., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8813. Grades 6-8. J-11LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL. 101 Knight Ave. N., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-7432. Grades 9-12. D-10

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE.1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-0701 or 1-800-959-6282. Northland Community andTechnical College has campuses located in Thief RiverFalls and East Grand Forks, MN. Northland is anaccredited college that provides technical and liberal artseducation in more than 80 different programs and offersstudent life, fine arts, basketball, football, golf, baseball,softball, and volleyball. See ad page 33.www.northlandcollege.edu L-6

PRIVATE SCHOOLSST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL. 117 Knight Ave.N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1539. 3 yr. oldPre-school, 4-5 yr. old Pre-Kindergarten and all dayKindergarten through the 5th grade. D-9ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL. Sortberg Dr., 15671158th St. NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-7753.Daycare, 3 year old Pre-school, 4-5 year old Pre-Kindergartenand all day Kindergarten through grade 12. P-15THE NORTHERN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. The NorthernSchool of the Arts is a tuition free Arts Magnet school forNorthwest Minnesota housed at Lincoln High School inThief River Falls, allowing 11th and 12th grade students in-depth study in drama, creative writing, visual arts, mediaarts or music. Students spend a block of time in theirindividual art area and the rest of the day is spent takinggeneral classes at Lincoln High School. For moreinformation contact Bill Stock at 218-681-8672. D-10

EMPLOYERS

ARCTIC CAT INC. Arctic Cat Inc., located at 601 BrooksAve. S., in Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-8558. Seead on page 31. A-12

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BRODIN COMFORT SYSTEMS. 1902 Hwy. 32 S., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4433. Heating and airconditioning. Committed to service. See ad page [email protected] www.brodins.com A-17CENTRAL BOILER & CENTRAL FIREPLACE. 20502160th St., Greenbush, MN 56726. 1-800-248-4681. CentralBoiler and Central Fireplace of Greenbush manufactureefficient outdoor wood pellet and corn furnaces and directvent gas fireplaces. Our fast growing company offers acompetitive employment package. Call for details on ourcurrent employment opportunities or stop by to see ourcomplete line of gas fireplaces and outdoor furnaces. Seead page 37. 38 mi. North of E-1

DIGI-KEY CORPORATION. 701 Brooks Ave. S., ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-6674. Digi-Key is one ofthe world’s fastest growing distributors of electroniccomponents. Rated by electronic engineers #1 for overallperformance among U.S. distributors 15 years in a row!Our mission is to consistently meet or exceed ourcustomers’ expectations with quality products andsuperior service, ultimately resulting in exceptional value. Digi-Key: Quality Products, Quality People. See adon page 7. A-13JOBS, INC. Jobs, Inc. is the catalyst for economicdevelopment activities in the Thief River Falls area. Itprovides a variety of services from site selection, laboranalysis, utilities, housing to developing financialpackages. Thief River Falls is known for its entreprenurialspirit. Jobs, Inc. is ready to help you “Capture the Spirit.”Offices are located in City Hall–the remodeled Soo LineDepot, 405 E. 3rd St., Thief River. See ad page 35. E-mail:[email protected] F-8NORTHWEST BEVERAGE, INC. 1320 Greenwood St. W.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1735. Area distributorof Anheuser-Busch and Pabst beers. Also distributor ofChippewa Spring and Kandiyohi bottled water. Watermachines and 5-gallon bottles available for home or officedelivery. Kandiyohi is available with flouride in 5 gallonbottles and can be found at select local convenience storesand restaurants. See ad page 9. BB-14QUICK PRINT CENTER. 320 Knight Ave. N., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-1772. Your one-stop print centerin Thief River Falls. Consider us your office away fromhome. We provide a full range of services, includingquality commercial printing, fax and copy service. Free in-town delivery to conferences and meetings, quick turn-around, high speed copies, full color copies and completebinding. See ad page 37. D-8 SJOBERG’S CABLE T.V. 315 Main Ave. N., Thief RiverFalls. MN 56701. 218-681-3044 or 1-800-828-8808. See adon page 34. D-8THE TIMES. 324 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.218-681-4450. See ad page 35. www.trftimes.com E-8

THIEF RIVER FALLS REGIONALAIRPORT. 2 mi. S. on County Hwy. 17(Pennington Ave.), Thief River Falls, MN56701. 1-800-225-2525 for Flight

Reservations, 218-681-6689 for Flight Information, 218-681-5585 for Aircraft Maintenance and Charters and 218-681-4111 for HERTZ Rentals. Serviced by NorthwestAirlink’s 13 flights per week to Minneapolis/St. Paul.Competitive air fares through “Fly Local” program. Busservice from airport to local motels. See ad inside frontcover. Visit our website at www.cl.thiefriverfalls.mn.us ore-mail us at [email protected] South of F-19

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Employer Employee Count

Arctic Cat, Inc........................1850

Digi-Key Corp........................1700

Thief River Falls School District .........................465

Northwest Medical Center......463

Pennington, County of............250

Walmart ...................................235

Northern Pride, Inc. ................200

Dakota Clinic...........................200

Northland Community & Technical College................191

Thief River Falls, City of.........116

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CAR REPAIR/TOWINGFALLS RADIATOR SERVICE, INC. 17249 US Hwy. 59 N.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-2277. Generalautomotive repair. 24 hour towing service. A/C and radiatorrepair. AAA approved. A-7

CHILD CAREChild Care Resource and Referral is a division of the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Choosing quality child careis an important aspect to a happy, healthy child. The ChildCare Resource and Referral office provides the necessaryinformation parents need when choosing a child careprogram to fit their needs. Call 1-800-KidsEtc.DISCOVERY PLACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER. 305E. Nora St., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-5202.We are a non-profit child care center that provides careand early education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

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FINANCIALWELLS FARGO. 208 Main Ave. N.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1930. Wells Fargo prides itself in beingyour one-stop local financial solutionsstore for personal, business oragricultural needs. Our experienced

professional staff offers the outstanding personal serviceyou deserve and expect. Wells Fargo has the product orservice to meet your need. See ad page 35.Lobby Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drive-Up Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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BORDER STATE BANK. 1528 Hwy 59 S.E., Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. (218) 681-8085. As an independentcommunity bank, Border State provides a full range ofprogressive financial products and services while keepingour lending decisions local. 24 hour ATM service availablein Thief River Falls, Middle River, Greenbush, Roseau, andInternational Falls. Other locations include Badger andBaudette. Welcome to the Northland-Home of BorderState Bank, Community Banking at Its Best! See ad page34. L-11

NORTHERN STATE BANK. Northwestern Minnesota’sleading independent bank and insurance agency. Locallyowned and operated since 1935, NSB’s “community first”philosophy provides full service banking and customerservice at its best, with several area Fastbank cashmachines and three Thief River Falls banking locations.Main Bank: 102 E. Third St.; Walk-in Branch: 214 E. ThirdStreet; Hugo’s Market Branch: First St. and PenningtonAve. www.nsbtrf.com Member FDIC.See ad page 34. Main Branch E-8

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Area businesses, like Kezar Music, enrich the quality of life in Thief River Falls.

Opportunities abound! Thief River Falls is home toover twenty manufacturing, distribution, processingand wholesaling industries.

Interested in relocating your business to this thrivingmanufacturing and entrepreneurial environment?Contact Jobs, Inc., the area’s private, non-profit economic development corporation. Industrial lotsare available.

Thief River Falls Jobs Incorporated 218-681-7387 • Fax 218-681-6223

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HEALTH CAREA L T R U - N O R T H W E S TCLINIC-THIEF RIVER FALLS.Located on the campus of

Northwest Medical Center, the clinic provides primary careservices for the whole family. The clinic is committed to focuson the entire patient from birth on. Appointments availableMonday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visiting specialists fromthe Altru system provide care in specialty fields. See ad page39. F-10 LIFE FITNESS CENTER. Northwest Medical Center. 120LaBree Ave. S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-683-4367.Comprehensive fitness facility featuring state-of-the-artequipment. Day Pass $6 per day. Access 24/7. Must be 18years or older or be accompanied by guardian.Memberships available. See ad page 14. www.nwmc.org

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NORTHWEST EYE CENTER. 1720 Hwy. 59 SE, Ste. 1,Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-3300. 1-800-422-0183. Mon,Wed., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. See ad on page 37. L-11 NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER. 120 LaBree Ave. S, ThiefRiver Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4240. Northwest MedicalCenter is Your Community Hospital with Critical AccessHospital designation. The 25 bed facility serves communities inour entire region with 24/7 Emergency Room Doctors on-site,inpatient care, surgical services, obstetrical/gynecology withLDRP rooms, extensive rehabilitation and fitness programs, theLife Fitness Center, and specialized mental health inpatient andcomplete mental health services including group homesettings. See ad page 39. F-10

CABLE TV SERVICEGarden Valley (serving St. Hilaire) .............................................1-800-488-8260Sjoberg’s Cable (serving Thief River Falls)............................................681-3044

ELECTRIC COMPANIESOttertail Power Co (serving St. Hilaire)................................................281-3632Red Lake Electric (serving rural St. Hilaire, Goodridge). ....................253-2168

WATER/SEWER/GARBAGEGoodridge ...............................................................................................378-4689St. Hilaire ................................................................................................964-5257Thief River Falls .....................................................................................681-4145

GAS COMPANYMN Energy Resources .................................................................1-800-889-9508

TELEPHONE COMPANIESGarden Valley (serving St. Hilaire) .............................................1-800-448-8260Qwest (serving Thief River Falls)...............................................1-800-244-1111

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INSURANCETHUNE INSURANCE NETWORK. 1511 Hwy. 59 S(Northland Plaza), Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-1714. The largest agency in Northwestern Minnesota. Weare your insurance partner for both your personal andcommercial needs. Operating in the Thief River Falls areafor the past 80 years, we understand coverage unique to ourregion. As an independent agency, we represent over 25companies to serve your specific insurance requirements.See ad page 36. www.thuneinsurance.com K-10

GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONSTHE PENNINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. ThePennington County Humane Society is a non-profitorganization which exists to promote respect for animallife, works to prevent animal homelessness and abuse,and provides community education regarding the humaneand ethical treatment of animals. It is the policy of thesociety to promote humane care and treatment for allanimals needing protection; to seek to return lost animalsto their owners; to seek suitable homes for animalswithout owners. The Society can be reached at 218-681-8045 or P.O. Box 64, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

REAL ESTATEANDERSON REALTY. 601 Main Ave.N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. 218-681-4087 or 1-800-861-4960. MaryelAnderson, Broker. See ad page 36.

www.trfrealty.com D-7 GENEREUX REALTY, INC. 304 Riverside S, Thief RiverFalls, MN 56701. 218-681-4663 and 1-800-447-0382. Seead on page 36. www.genereuxrealty.com D-11

ABUNDANT LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (AFLC)1602 Pennington Ave. S.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-2300Worship: Sunday 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday SchoolService broadcast on KKAQ 1460 am F-18

COMMUNITY CHURCH17042 160th Ave. N.E. (Hwy. 1 E., 1 mi. past college)Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-651-2285Worship: Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. P-7

EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH1425 E. 3rd St. Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-4449Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m., Summer 9:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.Wednesdays: Children & Youth Groups 6:45 p.m., Adult Bible Studies 7 [email protected] E-8

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH211 Arnold Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-3855Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (9 a.m. Summer)Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (10 a.m. Summer)Wednesdays: AWANA 6:30 p.m.Youth Groups & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. C-9

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH414 Horace Ave. N. Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-2477Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. E-8

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (AFLC)2075 Hwy. 59 S.E.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-4643Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School: 11 a.m. N-13

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)1300 E. Nora St. Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-3390Services: Saturday 5 p.m. (Sept-May), Wednesday 7 p.m. (June-August),Sunday 8:15 and 10:30 a.m.Sunday School: Sunday 9:15 a.m. J-12

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH1563 Hwy. 59 S.E. (Next to McDonalds)Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-1469Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. (nursery and preschool available)Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-May)Adult prayer and fellowship: Sunday 9:30 a.m.Small groups meet throughout the week L-11

ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC COMMUNITY105 Knight Ave. N.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-3571Weekend Masses: Saturday 5 p.m.,Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(Memorial Day through Labor Day 9 a.m.) D-9

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)101 Pine Ave. S.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-4488Worship: Sun. 8:30 a.m.Family Bible Hour: Sun. 9:45 a.m.www.wiktel.net/stjohntrf J-9

THIEF RIVER FALLS SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCH1024 Tindolph Ave. S.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-4606Worship: Sun. 11 a.m.Bible Study: Sun. 9:30 a.m. N-14

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)325 Horace Ave. N.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-1310Sunday Holy Communion: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9:25 a.m. F-8

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHP.O. Box 595 • 104 N. Horace Ave.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-4388Worship: Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.Sunday School: 9 [email protected] • www.umctrf.org F-9

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)505 Main Ave. N.Thief River Falls, MN 56701218-681-3296Sunday Family Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.Education Hour: 9:30 a.m.Summer Schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.www.ziontrf.org D-7


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For answers to your visitor needs,please contact the Thief RiverFalls Convention and Visitors

Bureau (CVB), located at 2017 Hwy. 59 SE

218-681-3720 • [email protected]

www.visitthiefriverfalls.com

Thief River Falls Chamber ofCommerce..............218-681-3720

Pennington County Courthouse ............218-683-7000

City Hall.................218-681-2943

Community Development Director ..................218-681-2500

Parks & Recreation Department ............218-681-2519

Tourist Information, MinnesotaOffice of Tourism1-800-657-3700

Towing Service & AAA ...................218-681-2277

HERTZ ...................218-681-41111-800-654-3131

Taxi.........................218-681-6666

Community Bus (HandicappedAccessible) .............218-681-6760

or 1-800-584-7020

Super Highway Tours.......................218-681-8115

Royal Limousine Service ....................218-681-1222

Bergen Travel .........218-681-4100

Ralph Engelstad Arena......................218-681-2183

ALTRU-NORTHWEST CLINIC

Your Full-Service Community Hospital

Monday-Friday8 a.m.-5 p.m.

120 LaBree Ave. SThief River Falls, MN

218-681-0600 • www.altru.org

• 24-hour emergencyroom service

• Walk-in clinic• OB-GYN specialists

on call• General surgery &

internal medicine• In-house CAT scan• Family Caring Room

218-681-4240218-681-5614

120 LaBree Ave. SThief River Falls, MN 56701

www.nwmc.org

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