Thief River Falls News Archives

May 24, 2026

Now Hiring May 24, 2026

Machinewell, Inc. has a position for a Quality Assurance Inspector. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Proficiency with precision measuring equipment is vital. Will be responsible for quality checks, support production by teaching operators the proper use of […]

May 22, 2026

MINNESOTA ENTERING “100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER”

As Minnesotans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the state is also entering what safety officials call the “100 deadliest days of summer” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when deadly crashes typically spike. Shannon Grabow is with the state Office of Traffic Safety: Preliminary numbers show that traffic deaths dropped […]

May 18, 2026

Flurry of Bills Pass in Last Hour of Legislative Session

Learfiled News/St. Paul, MN) — The 2026 legislation session ended with a flurry of bills in the final hour. State lawmakers were able to agree on a 1.2 billion-dollar bonding bill, and 205 million dollars to keep HCMC running and 500 million for other hospitals statewide. The Health and Human Services package included ten million […]

May 17, 2026

Now Hiring May 17, 2026

Machinewell in Grygla is seeking a Night Shift Laborer. This is a 40 hr. work week with overtime as needed. Must be able to occcasionaly lift 50 lbs. Willing to train This is full time with major medical Insurance, vacation, 401(k) and profit sharing. Salary based on experience. For more information call Machinewell at 218-294-6101 […]

May 13, 2026

Big Screen Damage!

Warren — The opening of the Sky-Vu Drive-In movie theater, just west of Warren, was set for this Thursday night, May 14th … but the weather had a say in that. High winds this week damaged the big screen and the business will be closed until it can get repaired. Owners said on social […]

May 10, 2026

Now Hiring 5/10/26

Machinewell, Inc. has a position for a Quality Assurance Inspector. Proficiency with precision measuring equipment is vital. Two year technical school degree preferred but would be willing to train. This position is full time with major medical insurance, vacation, 401(k) and profit sharing. Forty hours a week, with overtime as needed. Salary based on experience. […]

May 8, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Nudification Technology Ban into Law

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A bill signed into law by Governor Walz bans consumer access to AI nudification technology. It requires that all companies turn off the feature that allows users to create deepfake pornographic images of innocent victims. DFL Senator Erin Maye Quade of Apple Valley led the fight for this law after […]

May 7, 2026

County Clean-up Day a success!

Pennington County’s annual clean-up day was held May 2nd at Les’s Sanitation in Thief River Falls. The clean-up has been a hallmark of spring in recent years and is an opportunity for Pennington county residents to haul their “junk,” in a quick and efficient manner. This year’s clean-up saw 269 loads pass through the front […]

May 3, 2026

Now Hiring 5-3-2026

Garden Valley Technologies is seeking a motivated customer-focused person to fill a Part-Time Service Representative position in our Thief River Falls Retail Store. Garden Valley offers a welcoming and supportive culture, robust wages, and generous benefits! Visit www.gvtel.com/careers for more details and to submit a resume before noon on Monday, May 18, 2026. Central Boiler […]

April 28, 2026

Fatal accident near Goodridge

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office has released a report pertaining to the fatal motor vehicle accident on Friday evening near Goodridge. The statement from Chief Deputy Scott Mekash reads: On April 24, 2026, at approximately 5:58pm the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 180th St. NE […]

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