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Thief River Falls Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

Location of Thief River Falls MN


Population: 
 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

Geography:

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)

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Demographics:

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.

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History:  

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.

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New Bridge, Thief River Falls Minnesota, 1908
New Bridge, Thief River Falls Minnesota, 1908
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Government:
Thief River Falls City Hall
405 3rd Street E

PO Box 528

Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-2943
Fax: (218) 681-6223

 

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm

 

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Thief River Falls City Hall, Thief River Falls MN
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022

Brian Holmer

524 Red Lake Blvd.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email (218) 686-8252
(218) 416-7040
City Administrator appointed Angie Philipp
405 3rd Street E
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Email  (218) 681-2943
Council Member - Ward 1 12/31/2022

Curtis Howe

307 Oriole Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email (218) 686-0921
Council Member - Ward 2 12/31/2024

Anthony Bolduc
925 Duluth Avenue N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email
Email
(218) 686-9062
Council Member - Ward 3 12/31/2022

Mike Lorenson
1900 Pennington Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email (218) 686-9460
Council Member - Ward 4 12/31/2024

Michele McCraw
323 Crocker Avenue N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email
Email
(218) 686-5123
Council Member - Ward 5 12/31/2022

Rachel Prudhomme

319 Kneale Avenue N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email (218) 686-8665
Council Member - At Large 12/31/2024

Jason Aarestad
717 Markley Avenue S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email (218) 416-0446
Council Member - At Large 12/31/2022

Steven Narverud

1518 Cartway Drive

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Email (218) 681-3362
(218) 689-4244

Post Office:
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

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Utilities:
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
 

Major Employers:
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


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Events:
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Attractions:
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.
Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls Hotel.
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.

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Health Care:
Sanford Thief River Falls Clinic
120 Labree Avenue S 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-4349 
Web:  www.sanfordhealth.org
Sanford Health Thief River Falls Downtown Campus
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
3001 Sanford Parkway
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-4747
Web:  www.sanfordhealth.org
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center

Schools:
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.
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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
Thief River Falls Public Schools
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
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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
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Churches:
Abundant Life Lutheran Church
1602 Pennington Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-2300
Web:  www.abundantlifetrf.com

Pastor: LeRoy Flickinger
Sunday Worship: 9:30am

Abundant Life Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
Bethany Lutheran Church - ELCA
22023 150th Street NE 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-6524

Pastor: n/a
Sunday Worship: 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
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

 
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
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Evangelical Covenant Church
1425 3rd Street E 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-4449 
Web:  www.trfcovchurch.org

Pastor:  Bert Foster
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am  (9:30 am summer)

 
Evangelical Free Church
211 Arnold Avenue N 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-3855
Web:
 www.trfefc.org

Pastor:  Melvin Sich
Sunday School:  10:30am

Evangelical Free Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
Faith Lutheran Brethren Church
601 Dewey Avenue N 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-7705 

Pastor:
Sunday Worship:

 
First Baptist Church
414 Horace Avenue N 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-2477 
 

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First Baptist Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
New Life Family Worship Center
246 Kendall Avenue N 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 681-4716 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  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
Saturday Worship:  3:00 pm

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
Sunday Worship:  9:30am

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
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
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
River of Life Church
1563 Highway 59 S 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 681-1469 
Web:  www.riveroflifechurchtrfmn.com

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 10:00am

 
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1024 Tindolph Avenue S 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 681-4606
Web:  www.trfsda.com

Pastor:   n/a
Saturday Worship: 11:00am

Silver Creek Church
22479 170th Avenue NE 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 681-7079 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 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
Saturday Mass: 5:00 pm
Sunday Mass:  8:30 am and 10:30 am

St. Bernard's Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
St. John Lutheran Church
118 Belleville Court
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 683-3404

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  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
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am

 
St. Pauli Church
11015 170th Avenue NE 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 681-3801
Web:  www.historicstpauli.org

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  none

St. Pauli Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
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
Sunday Worship:  8:30am & 10:30

United Methodist Church
116 Horace Avenue N 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 681-4388
Web:
 www.umctrf.org

Pastor:  Rev. Phil Schmidt
Sunday Worship:  10:00am

United Methodist Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota
Zion Lutheran Church
505 Main Avenue N 
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 
Phone: (218) 681-3296
Web:
www.ziontrf.org

Pastor:  John Golv
Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10:30am

Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls Minnesota

Media:
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 
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Motels:
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.

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Thief River Falls Minnesota
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.

Americinn Lodge & Suites, Thief River Falls Minnesota
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
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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

Quality Inn, Thief River Falls Minnesota
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.
Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls Hotel.
T-59 Motel & Video
1510 Hwy. 59 S.E
Thief River Falls, , MN 56701 
Phone: (
218) 681-2720
Web:  www.t59moteltrf.com
 

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Campgrounds:
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.

 

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