|
|
|
|
|
|
Navigation LakesnWoods.com
© 2004-2024 DCMA, Defamation, Copyright and Trademark Infingement Policy
Minnesota Map with Walleye Accent Coffee Mug
(available in 11 oz and 15 oz)
Walleye
Fear Me Hat
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
| Thief River Falls (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Percent | ||||||
| Population | 8,618 | 9,105 | 8,010 | 8,410 | 8,573 | +163 | +1.94 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.20 | 4.43 | 4.49 | 4.78 | 4.78 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 3,917.27 | 2,055.30 | 1,783.96 | 1,760.00 | 1,783.51 | +33.51 | +1.90 |
| Housing Units | 2,996 | 3,813 | 3,630 | 3,931 | 4,061 | +130 | +3.31 |
| Households | -- | 3,498 | 3,366 | 3,619 | 3,802 | +183 | +5.06 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.50 | 2.28 | 2.21 | 2.25 | +0.04 | +1.81 |
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.21 square miles (13.49 km2), of which 5.02 square miles (13.00 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2) is water. It is located at the confluence of the Red Lake River and the Thief River. Thief River Falls is located approximately 70 miles south from the Canadian border, and 50 miles northeast from Grand Forks, North Dakota. The elevation is 1,132 feet (345 m)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,573 people, 3,802 households, and 2,141 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,707.8 inhabitants per square mile (659.4/km2). There were 4,061 housing units at an average density of 809.0 per square mile (312.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 2.1% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 3,802 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Visit The
Minnesota History Shop! |
THIEF RIVER FALLS, a city in North and Rocksbury Township and the county seat, was platted as a village in 1887 and was incorporated as a city September 15, 1896. A post office named Thief River operated February-May 1884 while still part of Polk County and was then reestablished in 1891 when the Rockstad post office moved here. The city was a former terminus for the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads. The Red Lake River within the city area originally flowed in rapids over boulders. Above the present dam, which has a head of 15 feet, supplying valuable water power, this river is navigable by steamboats to Red Lake. On the northeast side of the city it receives Thief River, which is translated from the Ojibwe name, noted by Rev. Joseph A. Gilfillan as "Kimod akiwi zibi, the Stolen Land river or Thieving Land river." The map of Maj. Stephen H. Long's expedition, in 1823, and Nicollet's map, published in 1843, give the present name.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
 New Bridge, Thief River Falls Minnesota, 1908 LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection- click image to enlarge Visit The Thief River Falls Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos |
|
Thief River Falls City Hall 405 3rd Street E PO Box 528
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Regular Business Hours:
City Council Meetings:
|
 |
|||
| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone | |
| Mayor | 12/31/2022 |
Brian Holmer
524 Red Lake Blvd. |
 |
(218)
686-8252 (218) 416-7040 |
| City Administrator | appointed |
Angie Philipp 405 3rd Street E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 |
|
(218) 681-2943 |
| Council Member - Ward 1 | 12/31/2022 |
Curtis Howe
307 Oriole
Avenue |
|
(218) 686-0921 |
| Council Member - Ward 2 | 12/31/2024 |
Anthony Bolduc |
|
(218) 686-9062 |
| Council Member - Ward 3 | 12/31/2022 |
Mike Lorenson |
|
(218) 686-9460 |
| Council Member - Ward 4 | 12/31/2024 |
Michele McCraw |
|
(218) 686-5123 |
| Council Member - Ward 5 | 12/31/2022 |
Rachel Prudhomme
319 Kneale Avenue N |
|
(218) 686-8665 |
| Council Member - At Large | 12/31/2024 |
Jason Aarestad |
|
(218) 416-0446 |
| Council Member - At Large | 12/31/2022 |
Steven Narverud 1518 Cartway Drive Thief River Falls, MN 56701 |
|
(218)
681-3362 (218) 689-4244 |
|
US Post Office 121 Labree Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3053 Regular Business Hours: Week Days 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed   |
 |
| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Thief River Falls Water & Light Dept | (218) 681-5816 |
| Natural Gas | Minnesota Energy Resources Corp | (800) 889-9508 |
| Wastewater | Thief River Falls Water & Light Dept | (218) 681-5816 |
| Water | Thief River Falls Water & Light Dept | (218) 681-5816 |
| Telephone | CenturyLink Communications | (800) 244-1111 |
| Cable TV | Sjoberg's Cable TV | (218) 681-3044 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Digi-Key Corporation | Electrical & Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 1,710 |
| Arctic Cat | Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1,500 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 457 |
| Seven Clans Casino Hotel & Indoor Waterpark | Traveler Accommodation | 400 |
| Thief River Falls Schools-Dist. 564 | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 340 |
| Pennington County | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 235 |
| Northern Pride, Inc. | Animal Slaughtering & Processing | 225 |
| Northland Comm & Technical College | Colleges, Universities, & Professional Schools | 175 |
| Thief River Falls, City of | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 115 |
| Canadian Pacific Rail | Rail Transportation | 100 |
| Hugo's | Grocery Stores | 95 |
| Quality Inn | Traveler Accommodation | 90 |
Downtown
View Larger Map
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Thief River Falls Minnesota area
| Pennington County Fair
www.penncofair.com |
Check Out
The Minnesota
History Shop! Good Goods and
Great Gifts! |
|
Seven Clans Casino Hotel 20595 Center Street E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4062 Web: www.sevenclanscasino.com Welcome to Seven Clans Casinos, the hottest gaming destination of the north! Whether you like playing slots, blackjack or poker, our casino is the place to be. Discover non-stop gaming action and first-rate customer service. Our luxury hotel provides the perfect location for a terrific gaming getaway. You’ll discover first-rate accommodations only steps away from everything the casino has to offer. During your stay you’ll also be able to enjoy our thrilling 40,000-square-foot indoor water park where adults become children again. |
 |
|
Peder Engelstad Pioneer
Village 825 Oakland Park Road Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-5767 Web: www.pvillage.org Each of the 19 buildings on display at Pioneer Village has its own unique place here. Each has been donated to the Society to help preserve an historical representation of its original purpose, of course, but beyond that, the rooms hold carefully crafted and interpreted displays and exhibits. These have been organized to give our visitors a chance to do more than read about the history in a book or encyclopedia or watch a documentary or movie about it. The Village, which includes nineteen buildings and two cabooses, offers the public a unique opportunity to walk through a replica of a northern Minnesota pioneer town with vintage gardens, as it might have been 100 years ago. It was named in honor of a local Norwegian immigrant, Peder Engelstad, and contains two railroad depots, a one-room schoolhouse, a church, log houses, a general store, a two-story Victorian house, a blacksmith shop, a barn, and a barber shop. Many pieces of farm machinery are also on display, and an extensive research collection of print materials is available for use. |
 |
| Soo Line R.R. Depot &
Steam Locomotive #1024 405 3rd Street E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2500 The Historic Soo Line Railroad Depot, located on U.S. Highway 59 downtown, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From completion of construction in 1914 until 1967, when passenger train service was terminated, the Depot was a hub of community activity almost 24 hours a day. At the height of its use, the Depot saw 13 passenger trains arrive and depart each day. |
 |
| Lake Name | Size (acres) |
Lake info | Lake Map | Rec Map | Topo Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| none in the immediate area | |||||
|
Sanford Thief River Falls Clinic 120 Labree Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4349 Web: www.sanfordhealth.org |
 |
|
Sanford Thief River Falls
Medical Center 3001 Sanford Parkway Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4747 Web: www.sanfordhealth.org |
 |
|
Northland
Community & Technical College 1101 Highway 1 E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-0701 Web: www.northlandcollege.edu Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, MN is home to more than 75 areas of study specializing in the areas of liberal arts and transfer programs, career and occupational programs, pre-Professional programs, professional development programs, and online programs, 185 employees, and more than 2000 students. The campus is situated on 150 beautiful, landscaped acres and is located at the junction of the Thief River and Red Lake rivers. |
 |
|
Thief River Falls
Public Schools Independent School District #564 230 Labree Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-8711 Web: www.trf.k12.mn.us Grades: PK-12 Students: 1,942 |
 |
|
Lincoln High
School 101 Knight Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-7432 Grades: 9-12 Students: 609 |
 |
|
Franklin Middle School 300 Spruce Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-8813 Grades: 6-8 Students: 438 |
 |
|
Challenger Elementary School 601 County Road 61 Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2345 Grades: PK-5 Students: 895 |
 |
|
St. Bernard's School 105 Knight Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-1539 Web: www.stbernardsschooltrf.org Grades: PK-5 Students: 114 |
 |
|
St. John Lutheran School 15671 158th Street NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-7753 Web: www.stjohntrf.com/page/school Grades: PK-12 Students: n/a |
 |
|
Abundant Life Lutheran Church 1602 Pennington Avenue Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2300 Web: www.abundantlifetrf.com Pastor:
LeRoy Flickinger |
 |
|
Bethany Lutheran Church - ELCA 22023 150th Street NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-6524
Pastor: n/a |
|
|
Community Church 17042 160th Avenue NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2285 Web: www.communitychurchinternational.org
Pastor: Curtis & Sandra Jacobson |
|
|
Epiphany Station 403 Main Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 6813-5237 Web: www.epiphanystation.com Pastor: Matty Towse Sunday Worship: 9:30 am and 11:00 am |
 |
|
Evangelical Covenant Church 1425 3rd Street E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4449 Web: www.trfcovchurch.org
Pastor: Bert Foster |
|
|
Evangelical Free Church 211 Arnold Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3855 Web: www.trfefc.org Pastor: Melvin
Sich |
 |
|
Faith Lutheran Brethren Church 601 Dewey Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-7705
Pastor: |
|
|
First Baptist Church 414 Horace Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2477 CLOSED
|
 |
| New Life
Family Worship Center 246 Kendall Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4716
Pastor: n/a |
|
|
Open Arms
Christian Fellowship 401 Saint Paul Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2790 Web: openarmsfellowshipmn.adventistchurch.org
Pastor: n/a |
 |
|
Our Saviour's
Lutheran Church - AFLC 2075 Highway 59 S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4643 Web: www.oursavioursaflctrf.com
Pastor: Alex Amiot |
 |
|
Redeemer Lutheran Church 1300 Nora Street E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3390 Fax: (218) 681-3397 Web: www.redeemertrf.org Pastor: Darrel
Cory |
 |
|
River of Life Church 1563 Highway 59 S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-1469 Web: www.riveroflifechurchtrfmn.com
Pastor: n/a |
|
|
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1024 Tindolph Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4606 Web: www.trfsda.com
Pastor: n/a |
 |
|
Silver Creek Church 22479 170th Avenue NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-7079
Pastor: n/a |
|
|
St. Bernard's Church 105 Knight Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3571 Web: www.stbernardscc.org
Pastor: Fr. Rick Lambert |
 |
|
St. John Lutheran Church 118 Belleville Court Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 683-3404
Pastor: n/a |
|
|
St. John Lutheran Church
- LCMS 101 Pine Avenue S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4488 Web: www.stjohntrf.com
Pastor: n/a |
|
|
St. Pauli Church 11015 170th Avenue NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3801 Web: www.historicstpauli.org
Pastor: n/a |
 |
|
Trinity Lutheran Church
- ELCA 325 Horace Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-1310 Web: www.trinitylutherantrf.org
Pastor: John Voelker, Ph.D |
 |
|
United Methodist Church 116 Horace Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4388 Web: www.umctrf.org Pastor: Rev. Phil Schmidt |
 |
|
Zion Lutheran Church 505 Main Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3296 Web: www.ziontrf.org Pastor: John
Golv |
 |
| KTRF/KKAQ/KKDQ
Radio 1433 Main Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4900 |
|
|
Thief River Falls Times 324 Main Avenue N Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4450 |
 |
|
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
1915 Highway 59 SE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-6205 Toll Free: (888) 890-9568 Web: www.redlion.com/thief-river-falls Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn and Suites of Thief River Falls, a city in Pennington County, Minnesota. We are centrally located near one of the area's few Native American casinos, on the southeast side of highway 59. Our town is home to the snowmobile manufacturer Arctic Cat. Enjoy a day touring the Pennington County Historical Society, which offers the public a unique opportunity to walk through a replica of a northern Minnesota pioneer town with vintage gardens, as it might have been 100 years ago. |
 |
|
Americinn Lodge & Suites 1920 Highway 59 SE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4411 Web: www.wyndhamhotels.com Enjoy your stay at AmericInn Lodge & Suites Thief River Falls, conveniently located off U.S. Highway 59. Business travelers appreciate our close proximity to local companies such as Arctic Cat-Textron, Digi Key, and Northern Pride, Inc., while the numerous wildlife refuges, forests, and rivers are a draw for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Seven Clans Casino offers an exciting gaming floor for adults, and a spectacular 40,000-square-foot water park for family fun. |
 |
|
C'Mon Inn 1586 Highway 59 S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-3000 Toll Free: (800) 950-8111 Web: www.cmoninn.com Our spacious rooms are ideal for the business or pleasure traveler. Featuring a large indoor pool/jacuzzi, jacuzzi suites, 42” plasma TVs in all king rooms, FREE: high-speed wireless internet, continental breakfast and HBO. Meeting room holds up to 50. Close to great restaurants and shopping. You’ll soon discover why we say C’mon Inn. |
 |
|
Grandstay Thief River Falls 1031 Wendt Drive Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-9988 Toll Free: (855) 455-7829 Web: www.grandstayhospitality.com If you’re looking for a hotel in the Thief River Falls, MN area then GrandStay® Hotel & Suites is the perfect choice. Opened in 2014 and awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for 2017, this attractive hotel offers everything you need for business, family, & extended stay. GrandStay® Thief River Falls has a range of suites to meet your needs, including whirlpool king suites, & affordable one-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Guests are invited to begin their morning with a complimentary Grand Start® Breakfast, with a selection of hot and cold items, and unwind after a long day in our heated indoor pool & whirlpool. Other hotel amenities include guest laundry facilities, local shuttle service available upon request, seasonal bicycle rental and free wireless internet throughout the property |
_800x600.jpg) |
|
Quality Inn 1060 Highway 32 S Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-7555 Web: www.choicehotels.com The Quality Inn® hotel in Thief River Falls near the Ralph Engelstad Arena lets you relax and focus on the people and experiences you came for. Conveniently located off Highway 32 South, this hotel in Thief River Falls is near other local sites, activities and attractions like the Thief River Golf Club and: Agassiz National Wildlife Reserve Seven Clans Casino Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village Goodridge Historical Society Thief River Falls Regional Airport |
 |
|
|
|
|
Seven Clans Casino Hotel 20595 Center Street E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-4062 Web: www.sevenclanscasino.com Welcome to Seven Clans Casinos, the hottest gaming destination of the north! Whether you like playing slots, blackjack or poker, our casino is the place to be. Discover non-stop gaming action and first-rate customer service. Our luxury hotel provides the perfect location for a terrific gaming getaway. You’ll discover first-rate accommodations only steps away from everything the casino has to offer. During your stay you’ll also be able to enjoy our thrilling 40,000-square-foot indoor water park where adults become children again. |
|
|
T-59 Motel & Video 1510 Hwy. 59 S.E Thief River Falls, , MN 56701 Phone: (218) 681-2720 Web: www.t59moteltrf.com |
|
|
Thief River Falls Tourist Park Hwy. 32 S and Oakland Park Rd. Overlooks the lower Red Lake River and Hartz Park. Has 16 full hook-ups; 48 electrical sites, most with cable and unlimited camping areas. Handicap accessible bathhouse with free showers. Dump station located nearby. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
© 2004-2024 LakesnWoods LLC All Rights Reserved |
|
|
|
||
