{"id":18140,"date":"2026-02-12T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=18140"},"modified":"2026-02-16T06:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:13:32","slug":"thief-river-falls-a-century-of-local-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-a-century-of-local-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls, Pennington County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2014 A \u201cYears Ago\u201d column tracks local life.<\/p>\n

The notes span 1926 through 2016. They show work, weather, and community milestones.<\/p>\n

1926.<\/h2>\n

Paul Engelstad was reelected in a Guernsey breeders group. Learn about Guernsey cattle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marius Waldal of Plummer joined founders of a grain marketing firm in Minneapolis. Read about grain marketing.<\/p>\n

Thief River Falls also gained a sales agency for Jewett and Paige cars.<\/p>\n

1936.<\/h2>\n

Citizens State Bank depositors voted to offer $25,000 for the bank building.<\/p>\n

The area faced a fifth week of bitter cold. Some days fell below 30 under zero.<\/p>\n

City leaders also debated arena work and wage demands from bricklayers.<\/p>\n

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Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1946.<\/h2>\n

James Copp of the Steiner 4-H<\/a> club won a district radio speaking contest.<\/p>\n

Farm families from Numedal and Goodridge were honored at winter shows in Crookston.<\/p>\n

The city council approved an electric fire siren trial for Fire Chief Roy Langevin.<\/p>\n

1956.<\/h2>\n

Paul Stelmaschuk of Flasher, North Dakota, was named Pennington County agent.<\/p>\n

Bill LaFave became president of Jobs Inc., replacing Mayor O.D. Beich.<\/p>\n

The council backed a long natural gas contract, pending federal review. Learn more at FERC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1966.<\/h2>\n

Court action pushed school consolidation talks forward in Marshall County.<\/p>\n

Ronald Baker, 35, of Ada won a top young farmer award from the Jaycees.<\/p>\n

Lt. Gov. A.M. Keith spoke at a Goodridge school dedication.<\/p>\n

1976.<\/h2>\n

Bob Wald was selected as King Agassiz for Pennington County.<\/p>\n

Leaders chose a site near St. Hilaire for a sugar beet refinery. Learn about sugar beets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Oakland Park Nursing Home crowned Anton Jensen and Anna Homme for Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

1986.<\/h2>\n

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brubakken were named king and queen of hearts at the Skylite Apartments.<\/p>\n

Verner and Mildred Arveson of Oklee were named Valley Farmer and Homemaker of the Year.<\/p>\n

Minnesota, North Dakota, and Manitoba officials backed a pact against a nuclear waste site.<\/p>\n

1996.<\/h2>\n

Retired teacher Estelle Grinde recalled the harsh winter of 1936.<\/p>\n

Goodridge students Kyle Arveson and Tiara Kotrba were crowned at Snofest.<\/p>\n

Thief River Falls schools backed annual testing tied to state graduation standards.<\/p>\n

2006.<\/h2>\n

Kayse Lee donated 130 teddy bears for young hospital patients.<\/p>\n

Bryan Dyrdahl of Bagley won the I-500 race in 7:32:47. See snowmobile<\/a> racing basics.<\/p>\n

The City of Thief River Falls received a $22,500 planning grant from the Northwest Minnesota Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2016.<\/h2>\n

Thief River Falls Day at the Capitol was set for March 30.<\/p>\n

Noon Lioness President Edie Brandli gave a donation to Amy Beckius-Johnson at the food shelf.<\/p>\n

Goodridge spelling bee winners included Trinity Walseth, Shantel Horachek, and Maloni Henrickson.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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