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Realizing His Dream

Garrett Larson, owner of Ronnings, shared his inspiring story to a rapt audience at TREK on March 7 in Thief River Falls. As a second grader, growing up in Little Fork, Minnesota, he had a dream of being a storekeeper one day.

Profiles in Childcare: Tabi Steinmetz

Advance TRF Childcare Collaborative member, Michelle Landsverk, recently had the opportunity to interview Tabi Steinmetz, who administers childcare finance programs at Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

Missy Hall Joins Advance Thief River Board

At its February meeting, the Advance Thief River board approved Missy Hall of Digi-Key Electronics to join the organization’s board of directors. Missy will fill the position vacated by Lisa Pittman.

Human Centered Economic Development Workshop

Register now for the “Human Centered Economic Development” Workshop to be held March 2, 2023 in Thief River Falls. Featuring Kelly Asche with the Center for Rural Policy and Development.

Special Family Childcare

Special Family Childcare falls under new regulations that allow up to four licensed childcare providers at the same location. Employers, church-based programs, and nonprofits can provide commercial space for up to four licensed providers.

Profiles in Childcare: Michele Hutchinson

Advance TRF Childcare Collaborative member, Michelle Landsverk, recently had the opportunity to interview Michele Hutchinson, Business Development Specialist with First Children’s Finance.