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Real-World Opportunities for Students
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.
Resources for MN Employers
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has numerous resources to help Minnesota employers. These tools have never been more important than they are in today’s tight labor market.
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 a Great Love for the 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...
The Next Step for COVID Relief Grants
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
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...
Veteran’s Small Business Week
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, there are...
Lincoln High School Job Fair
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...
Greater Minnesota’s Resident Recruitment Advantage
Resident Recruitment People choosing to move to communities in rural Minnesota are motivated by factors beyond jobs, such as community amenities, opportunities for social life and many others. On September 29, 2021, Minnesota Department of Employment and...
October 5 TREK
Kinnect at TREK October 5 Rebecca Larson Isaak to Speak TREK is getting back to business! After a month off to recalibrate, TREK is launching into its second year. TREK, or "Two Rivers Entrepreneur Kinnection," is a monthly gathering of, by, and for entrepreneurs,...
“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.”
218-280-1755
Michelle Landsverk
Economic Development
Advance Thief River
PO Box 773
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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