Peterson earns MCAC accolades

Northland Community and Technical College guard Josie Peterson earned the MCAC North Division Women’s Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. The Thief River Falls native scored 37 points, shooting 48% from the field and 50% from behind the three-point arc, to help the Pioneers win the MCAC North Division title. She scored an average of 18.5 points per game in two wins this week. In […]

Sports Schedule

Thursday, February 26, 2026 State Wrestling Updates Sec 8AA GBB TRF at Menahga 5:30pm Sec 8A GBB Goodridge-Grygla vs WAO (NCTC) 5:30pm Sec 8A GBB KCC vs RLCC (NCTC) 7:30pm Sec 8A GBB Stephen-Argyle vs Sacred Heart (UMC) 5:30pm MN Gopher MHKY at Michigan 5pm Friday, February 27, 2026 State Wrestling Updates MN Twins vs […]

CAROL MARCOTTE

Carol Mae Marcotte, Red Lake Falls, MN, age 77 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by family under the care of hospice. Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. […]

Monday, February 16, 2026

For Sale: Nice, black TV stand w/inside shelf and glass doors, $20/offer, 218-686-0756 New open box with two universal threaded screw in type 240v, 4500w water heater elements. $40 firm, call/text (701) 373-4790, can text pictures, pick up items in the Erskine area                         […]

Friday, February 13, 2026

For Sale: Hood for a 1989-91 Arctic Cat Jag AFS, no cracks, just faded, $50, 218-686-8363 Wanted: Kawai piano, 24” wide, 42” high, 5’ length, or call with what you have, must be in good shape, 218-689-1157 or 218-378-4195 Pallet sorter, pay $1/pallet, 218-686-9549 Handyman work, carpentry, windows, doors, bathroom remodels, tile, garage doors, 218-686-9549 […]

Dan Bartsch

Dan Bartsch, Thief River Falls, MN, age 58, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Emeralds Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp Officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief […]

The 2026 Cor PowerSports, Goodridge/Grygla 500 wrapped up Sunday afternoon in Goodridge, Minnesota. Race conditions were unseasonably mild, while snow conditions were just raceable both days of the event. Polaris racer Aaron Christensen held off an early Sunday charge from four time winner Zach Herfindahl to claim this year’s 500 Championship. Congratulations to race organizers […]

Arnold Narverud

Arnold Allen Narverud, affectionately known as Curly, was born on May 31, 1929, in Excelsior, Minnesota. He passed away on February 7, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Arnie’s life was marked by dedication to family, service to the community, and a commitment to his profession. Visitation will be […]

Now Hiring 2/15/26

The Thief River Falls Fire Department is taking applications for Volunteer Firefighters. This position offers a retirement benefit after 20 years of service. Applicants must complete a city application and background form, and submit before the end of the day on Friday, March 6th. For more information or to fill out an application visit the […]

BROMLEY CARR

Bromley Oren Carr Jr. was born December 16, 1952 in Dickinson, ND to Bromley Oren Sr. and Sara Belle (Thompson) Carr. His family called him Oren. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, […]