Now Hiring 4/12/26

Northern Motors. our local Chevrolet dealership is looking for someone to communicate with customers, schedule service work, provide estimates, and to process repair orders with customer satisfaction a top priority. Keyboard, phone skills, and auto repair knowledge preferred. Northern Motors offers a great wage plus Health Insurance, PTO, 401K match, Paid Holidays, Disability Insurance and […]

MN House Republicans Roll Out North Star Comeback Plan

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota House Republicans are proposing what they call the largest tax cut in state history. GOP Speaker Lisa Demuth says the North Star Comeback Plan is a $3.8 billion dollar tax cut proposal. Demuth told Capitol reporters, “It includes one-time property tax relief, ending the taxes on tips and overtime, […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13–17, 2026

Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency Management collaborates with the National Weather Service to sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan […]

Now Hiring 4/5/26

A local Chevrolet dealership is looking for someone to communicate with customers, schedule service work, provide estimates, and to process repair orders with customer satisfaction a top priority. Keyboard, phone skills, and auto repair knowledge preferred. Northern Motors offers a great wage plus Health Insurance, PTO, 401K match, Paid Holidays, Disability Insurance and No weekends. […]

Post #117 selects Boys State participants

Arlo Rude, Ecklund-Holmstrom Post #117 of the American Legion in Thief River Falls announced at a recent Post meeting it was voted to send boys to the 77th annual American Legion “Legion Boys State”, to be held on the campus of St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, June 14-20, 2026. Scholars to Boys State must be […]

Now Hiring March 22, 2026

DigiKey is hiring! Come see us at our hiring event on Wednesday, April 1st from 9 AM to 6 PM or any Walk-in-Wednesday from 9 AM to 3 PM . Swing by the visitor’s entrance at 601 Barzen Avenue in Thief River Falls, and learn about our exciting career opportunities, take part in on-the-spot interviews, […]

Radiogram

Joe McMullen

Joseph “Joe” McMullen, 74, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob […]

Red Lake County Sheriff Announces retirement

Now Hiring 3/15/26

Central Boiler Companies is hiring for multiple positions at their Greenbush location! If you’re an experienced welder or electrician – or have skills in assembly, plastic fabrication, or machine shop work – we want to hear from you. Join a 40+ year family-owned and operated business where you truly make a difference. Now offering a […]