October 2021 - Advance Thief River

Both Sides of the Curtain

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 29, 2021 | Come Home, Community | 0 comments

From Thief River to California and Back Again Jane Anderson grew up on a small grain and beef farm, five miles west of Thief River Falls. She attended school in Thief River Falls, graduated from Lincoln High School, and went on to Bemidji State University, where she...

Best of the Best

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 27, 2021 | Come Home, Community | 0 comments

An Amazing Community If there is one word that describes how Natasha Reierson feels about the Thief River Falls community, that word is “amazing.” She moved to Thief River Falls in 2010 with her husband, Jarod Reierson, a Lincoln High School alumnus, and their...

The Next Step for COVID Relief Grants

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 23, 2021 | Covid, Business, Economy | 0 comments

The next step for DEED COVID-19 Relief Grants for Small Businesses The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development conducted a lottery for the $64.2 million in grants. Funding was available for Minnesota businesses who suffered during the pandemic....

Big Opportunities Close to Home

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 23, 2021 | Community, Come Home | 0 comments

Shane Zutz is proud to say that he “hasn’t gone very far in life,” referring to the fact that he was raised and educated in Thief River Falls and still lives in the community, decades later. It doesn’t mean that he hasn’t had an exciting journey. In fact, his career...

A Special Bond

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 22, 2021 | Community, Come Home | 0 comments

If you visit with Beth Peterick and Sara Beger, it is easy to see the special bond that they share. The twin sisters were born and raised on a farm near Thief River Falls and went on to pursue a career in healthcare at Sanford Health. Together is Better They graduated...

Come Home to Thief River Falls Campaign Launch

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 18, 2021 | Economy, Come Home, Community | 0 comments

Thief River Falls, October 18, 2021: Advance Thief River announces the launch of a new campaign to draw former alumni back to the community to live, work, start a business, or raise a family. The campaign, “Come Home to Thief River Falls,” has two main...

Veteran’s Small Business Week

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 7, 2021 | Business, Economy | 0 comments

Celebrating Veteran’s Small Business Week Nov 1-5 has been designated as National Veterans Small Business Week! The SBA will be showcasing our nation’s military- & veteran-owned businesses all week long. For details visit this webpage. Here in Minnesota,...

Lincoln High School Job Fair

by Michelle Landsverk | Oct 6, 2021 | Business, Community, Economy | 0 comments

November 15, 2021 October 6, 2021: Advance Thief River is excited to announce that Lincoln High School will be hosting a job fair for all of their students in grades 9-12. The fair is open to all area employers who are interested in hiring students. Approximately 580...