Come Home to Thief River Falls
On this page, we feature stories of the people who call this place home, people who are starting a business, building a career, or raising a family.
We invite you to learn about the community through their stories!
Finding Home Far from Home
Bailey Beggs’ journey to finding home resonates with anyone seeking a simpler, more meaningful life in a close-knit community. Nearly two years ago, this Indiana native packed up and moved north, leaving behind city bustle for the charm and warmth of a small town.
Real-World Opportunities
Carter Rogalla is a teacher in the business department as well as head softball coach. If you ask him what he loves about the local school system, he gets enthusiastic about the variety of opportunities that are available to students.
Pursuing Her Dream
A Few Years in the Making “This has been a dream,” said Becca Larson Isaak, speaking about opening her own boutique in Thief River Falls. Like many entrepreneurs, realizing her dream was a few years in the making. After graduating from...
Sharing the Great Outdoors
Dana Klos of Thief River Falls has come to be a local legend, famous for the way he has shared his love and passion for the great outdoors with others. This pursuit of the wild…
Leap of Faith
Bringing Things Back to Life “When I grew up in this town, there were so many things to do. People came to this town to shop, to eat, and to do things,” Jill Stenberg said. As a young person growing up in Thief River Falls, part of Jill’s...
Both Sides of the Curtain
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...
Best of the Best
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...
Big Opportunities Close to Home
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...
A Special Bond
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....
Come Home to Thief River Falls Campaign Launch
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...
“The tremendous work ethic, innovation and commitment of the people here in northwestern Minnesota is unsurpassed. Those values have always been a clear differentiator in driving Digi-Key’s growth and success within our industry.”
“Thief River Falls has been a wonderful place to own a business. I have received an abundance support from the other entrepreneurs in the community! I love how it doesn’t feel like we are competing, but helping each other however we can.”

Advance Thief River
Mailing Address
PO Box 773
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Office
By appointment only
Spark Hub
1412 3rd Street West
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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