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Flooding: Update on local efforts by David Hill Editor On Wednesday, April 8, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended the Stay Home Order until May 4 to buy the state some additional time for key preparations. Walz said he also directed com- missioners to develop a mechanism that will estab- lish the creation of protocols that will allow more Min- nesotans to return to work and operating businesses. “What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” Walz said Wednesday. “We are taking this seriously, and we are staying home. While Minnesota is showing lower rates of infections than our peers across the country, now is not the time to let up or allow that trajectory to change. Updated federal guidance and our own public health experts are showing that if we keep staying home, we will save lives – which is why I made the data-driven decision to ex- tend the Stay Home Order until May 4.” The governor’s order to stay home is forecasted to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19, pushing out the peak of the disease and allowing the state to con- tinue key preparations for the pandemic. These prepa- rations include building new hospital capacity and buying ventilators and masks, plan- ning for how to protect those most at risk, expanding test- ing, and freeing up time for health care giants like the Mayo Clinic to develop criti- cal treatments for the virus. The Stay Home Order is now extended to 11:59 pm on May 3, 2020. It wasn’t clear how much time the stay at home order bought the state, but the in- formation presented by Walz showed Minnesota was much better off than other states because of the deci- sions it made, and that the peak date has been pushed off until June or July. “As a mom and a daugh- ter, I know how challenging this is for Minnesota fami- lies – but it is working,” said Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. “These decisions are guided by the best-available data, and we are constantly re- sponding to new information and challenges. Staying home is the best strategy we have, and it is saving lives, especially of our most vul- nerable.” Consistent with the ex- tended Stay Home Order, Executive Order 20-33 also extends the closure of bars, restaurants, and other pub- lic accommodations through 11:59 pm on May 3, 2020 and outlines exemptions to the Stay Home Order, in- cluding exempted activities and critical sector workers. “We’re facing an historic public health crisis, and Minnesotans are rising to the challenge,” Minnesota Department of Health Com- missioner Jan Malcolm said. “The social distancing and community mitigation ef- forts Gov. Walz implemented have secured us much- needed time to prepare more fully for the predicted peak in cases, and today’s an- nouncement gives us a bet- ter chance to save even more lives. We are thankful for the tremendous effort and sacrifices Minnesotans are making.” Under the extended order, Minnesotans may leave their residences only to perform the following ac- tivities, and while doing so, they should practice social distancing: • Relocation to ensure safety, such as relocating to a different location if your home is unsafe due to do- mestic violence, sanitation, or reasons related to • More businesses may soon open as order tweaked • Not likely that schools will re-open Flooding in the midst of COVID-19 Local congregations have been adjusting to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines for several weeks now. This week marked Holy Week, a time to remember how Jesus died on the cross for people’s sins. Things given up for Lent (and COVID-19) by April Scheinoha Reporter The Red Lake River was still on the rise Tuesday, April 7. Electric Superin- tendent Dale Narlock pro- vided an update to Thief River Falls City Council members at their meeting that evening. Narlock reported the river was open from the Third Street bridge south; however, water was only flowing through the center of the river from the Eighth to Third Street bridges. He anticipated “a good channel” would be in existence later that evening or Wednesday from the Eighth Street bridge to the power plant. (The channel did open Wednesday night.) An ice jam had occurred near Finsbury Park, leading to rising water levels near Nelson Drive and Fern Road. Flooding has been re- ported at the Thief River Golf Course. Narlock said water levels aren’t as high as they were last year at that location. “We need to be patient,” said Narlock. “It’s going to go down, I assure you.” Sandbags are available for the public by contacting the Thief River Falls Elec- trical Department or Pen- nington County Emergency Management. Dams Red Lake has closed its dam. “Now, we’re getting water from the ditches, fields,” Narlock said. All of the Thief River Falls dam’s three tainter gates and spillways are open. Narlock said the city’s only working turbine isn’t producing electricity at this point in time. He added that tail water is affecting the flow, which would lead to improper rotation of the tur- bine blades if the turbine would produce electricity. Narlock noted that city staff don’t want ice to gather in the blades of the turbine. City leaders continue to cope with the aftermath of a Nov. 26 fire in which Tur- bine 2 was damaged at the power plant. Turbine 1 is the only turbine in opera- tion at this point in time. Cleaning had started at the power plant and was about halfway finished until the COVID-19 pandemic oc- curred, according to Narlock. Cleaning has since ceased. The League of Min- nesota Cities is paying to by David Hill Editor In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and the holidays, officials are also carefully monitoring and providing assistance to those fighting spring flooding. Joe Kelly of the state emergency operations center and Homeland Security said Tuesday that a National Guard unit would be helping with the flood fight in Mar- shall County. Saying that the flooding has turned the community of Oslo into an island, he said it was the sec- ond year in a row that mem- bers of the National Guard would be spending Easter with their neighbors in Oslo and Marshall County. It’s a reminder, he said, that the state stands ready to re- spond to any emergency. Wednesday, the governor signed an order activating the Minnesota National Guard to assist in areas of Minnesota that face a high risk of spring flooding. The governor stated, “While COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge for our state, it is not the only emergency our first re- sponders are preparing for. Our National Guard re- mains ready to support our communities’ health, safety and public infrastructure.” The Minnesota National Guard will assist the Mar- shall County sheriff and the community of Oslo by moni- toring dikes and flood pro- tection systems and supporting potential rescue and evacuation operations. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, N.D., most of the Red River Valley and tributaries to the Red River are under a flood warning. Much of the region expe- rienced a prolonged quiet pe- riod until April 1, when a strong spring storm system developed. Initially, it spread rain showers across the area, and then cold air un- dercut the moisture laden air mass and the rain turned to freezing rain, sleet and then snow. Many areas by April Scheinoha Reporter The tomb is empty, so, too, are area churches. It al- most seems fitting that the COVID-19 pandemic is oc- curring during the Lenten season – the observance of when Jesus died on the cross for people’s sins and rose again. While this trying time doesn’t compare to Jesus’ suffering, this pandemic has led area churches to rethink and reshape how they’re connecting with their parishioners. Two Thief River Falls pastors recently shared how their congregations are ad- justing to life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other area churches, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church offers a full worship service through Facebook Live. Father Rick Lambert and a group of less than 10 parishioners participate in the worship service on-site at the church. “[Otherwise] it’s just me. That gets a little boring,” Lambert said. Regular Sunday Masses are livestreamed at 9 a.m. Sundays. Those services are also posted, so parishioners may view the services at a S.D. 564 joins #BeTheLightMN by Scott DCamp Sports Editor Monday night at 8:20 p.m., the Franklin Middle School Tennis Courts were lit up for about an hour. The small gesture will continue every Monday night from 8:20 to 8:40 as the Thief River Falls School District joins the #BeTheLightMN movement. The movement’s roots date back to March 24 in Texas, when Dumas High School Principal Brett Beesley con- tacted the school’s football coach about an idea he had while driving home earlier that night. Beesley asked Aaron Dun- nam, the head football coach at Dumas, what he thought about turing on the football stadium lights every night from 8 to 9 p.m. to show the school’s students that they are thinking of them. Dunnam loved Beesley’s idea and ran to the stadium to turn the lights on. Dun- nam took the idea a step fur- ther and challenged other schools to do the same. Since then, #BeTheLight has grown to include schools throughout the country. As of this week, more than 250 high schools in Minnesota have chosen to participate in the #BeTheLightMN move- ment. Most of the participating schools have designated one night a week to have an ath- letic field luminated for a pre-determined amount of time. Many of them are in- corporating the number 20 Together, we’ll get through this
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Stay-at-Home order extended
#BeTheLightMN
Lights at the Franklin Middle School Tennis Courtswere turned on Monday night at 8:20, beginning aweekly tradition that will continue each Mondaythrough June 1 as part of the #BeTheLightMN move-ment. As of Wednesday, more than 250 Minnesota
School Districts had committed to participate in themovement, with most schools illuminating football,baseball and softball fields. It is believed that ThiefRiver Falls is the only School District to light up itstennis courts to participate in the movement.
Flooding:
Updateon localefforts
by David HillEditor
On Wednesday, April 8,Minnesota Gov. Tim Walzextended the Stay HomeOrder until May 4 to buy thestate some additional timefor key preparations. Walzsaid he also directed com-missioners to develop amechanism that will estab-lish the creation of protocolsthat will allow more Min-nesotans to return to workand operating businesses. “What we are doing isworking, Minnesota,” Walzsaid Wednesday. “We aretaking this seriously, and we
are staying home. WhileMinnesota is showing lowerrates of infections than ourpeers across the country,now is not the time to let upor allow that trajectory tochange. Updated federalguidance and our own publichealth experts are showingthat if we keep stayinghome, we will save lives –which is why I made thedata-driven decision to ex-tend the Stay Home Orderuntil May 4.” The governor’s order tostay home is forecasted tosignificantly slow the spreadof COVID-19, pushing outthe peak of the disease and
allowing the state to con-tinue key preparations forthe pandemic. These prepa-rations include building newhospital capacity and buyingventilators and masks, plan-ning for how to protect thosemost at risk, expanding test-ing, and freeing up time forhealth care giants like theMayo Clinic to develop criti-cal treatments for the virus.The Stay Home Order is nowextended to 11:59 pm onMay 3, 2020. It wasn’t clear how muchtime the stay at home orderbought the state, but the in-formation presented by Walzshowed Minnesota wasmuch better off than otherstates because of the deci-sions it made, and that thepeak date has been pushedoff until June or July. “As a mom and a daugh-ter, I know how challengingthis is for Minnesota fami-
lies – but it is working,” saidLt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.“These decisions are guidedby the best-available data,and we are constantly re-sponding to new informationand challenges. Stayinghome is the best strategy wehave, and it is saving lives,especially of our most vul-nerable.” Consistent with the ex-tended Stay Home Order,Executive Order 20-33 alsoextends the closure of bars,restaurants, and other pub-lic accommodations through11:59 pm on May 3, 2020and outlines exemptions tothe Stay Home Order, in-cluding exempted activitiesand critical sector workers. “We’re facing an historicpublic health crisis, andMinnesotans are rising tothe challenge,” MinnesotaDepartment of Health Com-missioner Jan Malcolm said.
“The social distancing andcommunity mitigation ef-forts Gov. Walz implementedhave secured us much-needed time to prepare morefully for the predicted peakin cases, and today’s an-nouncement gives us a bet-ter chance to save even morelives. We are thankful forthe tremendous effort andsacrifices Minnesotans aremaking.” Under the extendedorder, Minnesotans mayleave their residences onlyto perform the following ac-tivities, and while doing so,they should practice socialdistancing: • Relocation to ensuresafety, such as relocating toa different location if yourhome is unsafe due to do-mestic violence, sanitation,or reasons related to
• More businesses may soon open as order tweaked • Not likely that schools will re-open
Floodingin the midst ofCOVID-19
Local congregations have been adjusting to COVID-19 socialdistancing guidelines for several weeks now. This weekmarked Holy Week, a time to remember how Jesus died onthe cross for people’s sins.
Things given up forLent (and COVID-19)
by April ScheinohaReporter
The Red Lake River wasstill on the rise Tuesday,April 7. Electric Superin-tendent Dale Narlock pro-vided an update to ThiefRiver Falls City Councilmembers at their meetingthat evening. Narlock reported theriver was open from theThird Street bridge south;however, water was onlyflowing through the centerof the river from the Eighthto Third Street bridges. Heanticipated “a good channel”would be in existence laterthat evening or Wednesdayfrom the Eighth Streetbridge to the power plant.(The channel did openWednesday night.) An ice jam had occurrednear Finsbury Park, leadingto rising water levels nearNelson Drive and FernRoad. Flooding has been re-ported at the Thief RiverGolf Course. Narlock saidwater levels aren’t as highas they were last year atthat location. “We need to be patient,”said Narlock. “It’s going togo down, I assure you.” Sandbags are availablefor the public by contactingthe Thief River Falls Elec-trical Department or Pen-nington County EmergencyManagement.
Dams Red Lake has closed itsdam. “Now, we’re gettingwater from the ditches,fields,” Narlock said. All of the Thief RiverFalls dam’s three taintergates and spillways areopen. Narlock said the city’sonly working turbine isn’tproducing electricity at thispoint in time. He added thattail water is affecting theflow, which would lead toimproper rotation of the tur-bine blades if the turbinewould produce electricity.Narlock noted that city staffdon’t want ice to gather inthe blades of the turbine. City leaders continue tocope with the aftermath of aNov. 26 fire in which Tur-bine 2 was damaged at thepower plant. Turbine 1 isthe only turbine in opera-tion at this point in time. Cleaning had started atthe power plant and wasabout halfway finished untilthe COVID-19 pandemic oc-curred, according toNarlock. Cleaning has sinceceased. The League of Min-nesota Cities is paying to
by David HillEditor In the midst of theCOVID-19 outbreak and theholidays, officials are alsocarefully monitoring andproviding assistance to thosefighting spring flooding. Joe Kelly of the stateemergency operations centerand Homeland Security saidTuesday that a NationalGuard unit would be helpingwith the flood fight in Mar-shall County. Saying thatthe flooding has turned thecommunity of Oslo into anisland, he said it was the sec-ond year in a row that mem-bers of the National Guardwould be spending Easterwith their neighbors in Osloand Marshall County. It’s areminder, he said, that thestate stands ready to re-spond to any emergency. Wednesday, the governorsigned an order activatingthe Minnesota NationalGuard to assist in areas ofMinnesota that face a highrisk of spring flooding. The governor stated,“While COVID-19 presentsan unprecedented challengefor our state, it is not theonly emergency our first re-sponders are preparing for.Our National Guard re-mains ready to support ourcommunities’ health, safetyand public infrastructure.” The Minnesota NationalGuard will assist the Mar-shall County sheriff and thecommunity of Oslo by moni-toring dikes and flood pro-tection systems andsupporting potential rescueand evacuation operations. According to the NationalWeather Service in GrandForks, N.D., most of the RedRiver Valley and tributariesto the Red River are under aflood warning. Much of the region expe-rienced a prolonged quiet pe-riod until April 1, when astrong spring storm systemdeveloped. Initially, it spreadrain showers across thearea, and then cold air un-dercut the moisture ladenair mass and the rain turnedto freezing rain, sleet andthen snow. Many areas
by April ScheinohaReporter
The tomb is empty, so,too, are area churches. It al-most seems fitting that theCOVID-19 pandemic is oc-curring during the Lentenseason – the observance ofwhen Jesus died on the crossfor people’s sins and roseagain. While this trying timedoesn’t compare to Jesus’suffering, this pandemic hasled area churches to rethinkand reshape how they’reconnecting with theirparishioners. Two Thief River Fallspastors recently shared how
their congregations are ad-justing to life during theCOVID-19 pandemic. Like other area churches,St. Bernard’s CatholicChurch offers a full worshipservice through FacebookLive. Father Rick Lambertand a group of less than 10parishioners participate inthe worship service on-siteat the church. “[Otherwise]it’s just me. That gets a littleboring,” Lambert said. Regular Sunday Massesare livestreamed at 9 a.m.Sundays. Those services arealso posted, so parishionersmay view the services at a
S.D. 564 joins #BeTheLightMN by Scott DCampSports Editor Monday night at 8:20p.m., the Franklin MiddleSchool Tennis Courts were litup for about an hour. Thesmall gesture will continueevery Monday night from8:20 to 8:40 as the ThiefRiver Falls School Districtjoins the #BeTheLightMNmovement.
The movement’s roots dateback to March 24 in Texas,when Dumas High SchoolPrincipal Brett Beesley con-tacted the school’s footballcoach about an idea he hadwhile driving home earlierthat night. Beesley asked Aaron Dun-nam, the head football coachat Dumas, what he thoughtabout turing on the footballstadium lights every night
from 8 to 9 p.m. to show theschool’s students that theyare thinking of them. Dunnam loved Beesley’sidea and ran to the stadiumto turn the lights on. Dun-nam took the idea a step fur-ther and challenged otherschools to do the same. Since then, #BeTheLighthas grown to include schoolsthroughout the country. As ofthis week, more than 250
high schools in Minnesotahave chosen to participate inthe #BeTheLightMN move-ment. Most of the participatingschools have designated onenight a week to have an ath-letic field luminated for apre-determined amount oftime. Many of them are in-corporating the number 20
Together, we’ll get through this
Minnesota Attorney Gen-eral Keith Ellison issued thefollowing statement afterthe Stay At Home order isextended: “I support Gov. TimWalz’s Executive Order 20-33 that extends the Stay AtHome order until May 4,and will vote to approve it asa member of the ExecutiveCouncil. As Minnesota’schief legal officer, the gover-nor’s authority to issue thisexecutive order is firmlyrooted in Minnesota law, asI have stated before. I joinGov. Walz in urging all Min-nesotans and Minnesotabusinesses that are not ex-empted from the order tocomply with it voluntarily. Ifthere are non-exemptedbusinesses that do not com-ply with the order; however,I will use the full enforce-ment power that the orderextends to my office to en-sure that they do. “Continuing to stay homeis how we care for ourselvesand each other. Minnesotanswill get through this to-gether, as we always do.” Section 9 of ExecutiveOrder 20-23 authorizes thatin addition to any criminalpenalties that may apply forviolating the order, “the At-torney General, as well ascity and county attorneys,may seek any civil reliefavailable pursuant to Min-nesota Statutes 2019, sec-tion 8.31, for violations ofthis Executive Order, includ-
ing civil penalties up to$25,000 per occurrence frombusinesses and injunctive
relief.”
Red Lake County CentralHigh School in Oklee has re-leased its third quarterhonor roll for the 2019-20school year. Forty-eight stu-dents were named to the Ahonor roll.
A Seventh grade: OwenChervestad, Kendra Chris-tianson, Hannah Dudycha,Evelynn Klamm, CiaraMitzner, Luke Peterson andRyan Tvedt Eighth grade: JamieFlatgard, Sydney Fougner,Jennifer Johnson, EllaMoen, Keira Morinville, KyaMorinville and Bryn Vettle-son Ninth grade: DamonFerguson, Shawna Majeres,Aurora Mitzner, Cael Nel-son, Aurimy Olson, MarinPeterson and Natalie Vettle-son Tenth grade: Cari Bac-hand, Zachary Cater, PeytonFish, Madeline Inda-Valdez,Taya Morinville, Leah Peter-son, Jonathan Roue, BaileySherman, Steven Sogla andHalie Thompson Eleventh grade: KiaBachand, Adriel Bakken,Tristyn Ferguson, EmilyKolstoe, Karena Melby,Janae Olson, Elijah Rath-sack, Katelyn Suchy andBrock Tvedt Twelfth grade: ZacharyBenson, Calyssa Eskeli,Lillyan Guillemette, Adri-anne Jones, Sophia Linder,Christopher Longtin, JennaPahlen and Derek Peterson
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Distillery donatessanitizer to essentialbusinesses Hallock - Minnesota’sfarthest north distillery hastransformed its business to
include the production ofhand sanitizer. Throughemergency changes in fed-eral regulations, Far NorthSpirits is able to help es-sential businesses and or-ganizations by manu-facturing and donatingfive-gallon jugs in KittsonCounty. During the last week ofMarch, co-owner MikeSwanson donated the firstbatch of hand sanitizer toKittson Healthcare in Hal-lock. He anticipated hewould be refilling that jugthis week sometime. So far, Swanson hasgiven sanitizer to KittsonHealthcare, EMS personneland other essential busi-nesses and organizations. -Kittson County Enterprise,April 8, 2020, by AnnaJauhola
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TRF continues superintendent searchCitizensurged tocompletesurveyby David HillEditor
In spite of the focus onCOVID-19, another impor-tant issue facing residents ofSchool District 564 is thesearch for a new superin-
tendent of schools. Participation in a surveythat’s part of the searchprocess is lower than ex-pected. Monday, April 7, theBoard of Education ex-tended the length of time thesurvey is available to thepublic by one week. The survey was supposedto be available until 11:59p.m. April 8, but it now hasbeen extended to 11:59 p.m.on April 15. The process of finding anew superintendent ofschools began last monthwhen current superintend-ent Bradley Bergstrom an-nounced he would accept thejob offer of superintendent ofschools from the SaukRapids-Rice School District. The Board of Educationfor School District 564 wouldlike residents of the Districtto tell them what skills andcharacteristics they would
like to see in their next su-perintendent. Their input isbeing sought through a sur-vey. The survey can be foundonline atwww.trf.k12.mn.us/ss2020.The survey results would beused to help shape candidateinterview questions. In the search process, thefirst round of interviewsbegin May 7 and 8. The sec-ond round of interviews willbe on May 12, and a super-intendent’s contract is ex-pected to be approved onMay 15. Monday, April 7, a repre-sentative of a search firm as-sisting the District in thesearch for a new superin-tendent said staff had par-ticipated in the survey, butnot very many individualsfrom the public. She thenencouraged the Board of Ed-ucation to extend the surveyby one week.
The survey takes aboutfive minutes to complete,and asks questions such asthe areas of expertise thenext superintendent mustpossess, the most importanttraits or skills of the next su-perintendent, his or her per-sonal characteristics, and afew questions that ask forwritten input. Those ques-tions include questions suchas what the individuals tak-ing the survey believe aresome of the good things tak-ing place in the schools,what challenges they see,what a new superintendentneeds to know about the his-tory and politics of the dis-trict, and what one thingwould the person taking thesurvey say to the next super-intendent. Again, the survey can befound at www.trf.k12.mn.us/ss2020.
The Minnesota State Fairand Minnesota Farm Bu-reau recognize 154 Min-nesota farms as 2020Century Farms. Qualifying farms havebeen in continuous familyownership for at least 100years and are 50 acres ormore. Century Farm fami-lies receive a commemora-tive sign as well as a
certificate signed by theState Fair and Farm Bureaupresidents as well as Gov.Tim Walz. Since the pro-gram began in 1976, morethan 10,500 Minnesotafarms have been recognizedas Century Farms. Local farms recognizedinclude: • Marshall County –Argyle: Tulibaski Brothers,
1919; and Strandquist: Han-son Farm, 1920, and Stusyn-ski Farms, 1920 • Pennington County –Thief River Falls: IversonFamily Farmstead, 1920 • Polk County – Gully:Travis and Tracy Carlson,1902 • Roseau County –Badger: Gerald DidriksonFarms, 1917
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A Greenbush man wasunhurt Sunday after his ve-hicle rolled, landing upsidedown and becoming par-tially submerged in a ditch. Cody Lee Wendell, 28,was able to walk away fromthe scene, according to thePolk County Sheriff ’s Office.At first, it was unclearwhether Wendell was insidethe vehicle. The GrandForks County, N.D., DiveTeam was contacted andbegan responding to the ac-cident. However, a PolkCounty sheriff ’s deputylearned Wendell had con-tacted a friend in Oklee andsaid he was fine. Deputiesinterviewed the friend andthen cancelled the search. The accident occurrednear the intersection of225th Street Southeast and310th Avenue Southeast inChester Township. The RedLake County Sheriff ’s Officeinitially received the calland dispatched Oklee firstresponders and sheriff ’sdeputies. It then advised thePolk County Sheriff ’s Officeof the accident, and thatagency also responded. Upon arriving at thescene, the Oklee Fire De-partment assisted in remov-ing the vehicle from the
ditch. Wendell hadn’t beenlocated at that time, butdeputies located foot tracksleading away from the sceneand soon learned he wasfine. The accident remainsunder investigation.
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Mark D. Carlson, 74 Newfolden - Mark Carl-son of Newfolden passedaway unexpectedly on April2, 2020 in his home. Mark’s family will be hav-ing a private time of prayerat Johnson Funeral Home. Acelebration of Mark’s life willtake place at a future datewhen we can gather togethersafely.
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Life has changed a lotsince we first heard ofCOVID-19. I can remembera time before considerationof COVID-19 was so impor-tant to us. It is on the newsall the time and a constantconsideration when I makeplans. Just to maintain thesix feet of physical distanceis something that must al-ways be observed. Measur-ing out the distance doesn’ttake that much considera-tion, but it is always there,kind of like an old computerprogram using computerspeed while it runs in thebackground. I went for a walk recentlyafter a day spent indoors. Ihad been writing storiesbased on COVID-19 notifica-tions and had ended uppretty immersed in thisworld. I wanted a little per-
spective and found it outthere on a gravel road. Ilooked around and thoughtabout where and how welived. I remember thinking,“I remember this guy’s life. Ireally like it.” Here’s thething, I will be going back tothat life eventually. You willreturn to your own formerlife too. Here’s my thought, don’tforget your old life. I thinkit’s important to rememberyour old life, particularly ifyou really liked it. If you did-n’t like it so much, you mayhave decided that after theCOVID-19 pandemic ceasesthat your old life was prettygood. This old life will keepyou motivated to pushthrough the current situa-tion to arrive back to whereyou once were. I think a per-son needs to remember theskills that made your dailylife work before the pan-demic arrived on our shores. During the last fewweeks, have you maintainedyour physical condition?Staying at home does not re-quire much physical condi-tioning; however, the old lifethat awaits you may requiremore strength and you
might find you fatigue morequickly. Even standing longhours as you re-enter yourold life might seem morechallenging. If you havebeen sheltering on-the-couch while you shelter-at-home, you may want to gofor a walk, while observingcurrent social distancing. The good and bad of thissituation is that you havetime to prepare to enter yourold life as it will be sometime before that happens.You have time to prepare.The COVID-19 pandemic isa highly fluid situation andwe need to keep our heads inthe game and pay attentionto authoritative informationsources. You need to keepyour emotional health aswell. Anxiety can really be adetriment to your mentaland emotional health. Mis-information can really causeanxiety while the truth is al-ways easier to handle in thelong run. This is the life we areleading right now. It will notalways be this way. Pleasefollow instructions fromtrusted sources and be well.
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The ice is thinning on the Red Lake River in Thief River Falls. Rising water has been reportedat various locations on the Red Lake and Thief rivers in the area.
Flood fight begins
Flooding response/Continued(Continued from Page 1)received substantialamounts of wet snow. Thehighest snowfall was 16inches at multiple locationsin northwest Minnesota.This added to the flood fore-cast and problems for manyresidents of the region. The Red River is nearing"major flood stage" in GrandForks and has alreadyreached "major flood stage"in Oslo. As of 10 a.m. Wednesday,April 8, the Red River of theNorth at Oslo was runningat 37.83 feet. Levels are ex-pected to stay at 37.8 feetthrough next Wednesday.The record level at Oslo is38.4 feet. As of 10 a.m. Wednesday,the level of the Red River ofthe North at East GrandForks was 45.7 feet, which isjust below the “major floodstage” of 46 feet. The river isexpected to crest at 47 feetFriday. The Red Lake WatershedDistrict operates a numberof impoundments designedto help mitigate flooding.When and how these im-poundments hold and re-lease water is dependentupon stages of flood waters. In general, Brandt, Eu-clid East and Parnell Im-poundment are operated inthe same manner using thesame flood stages on the RedRiver of the North.Schirrick Dam is an onchannel storage site whichhas different operatingguidelines and water eleva-tions. According to the RedLake Watershed District
flood information, the road-ways in and around GrandForks and Oslo are overtop-ping as they have in the pastand will continue for sometime. All three of the RedLake Watershed District’simpoundments along thebeach ridge north of Crook-ston were closed as of 1 p.m.last Wednesday with the ex-ception of Schirrick Dam,which was closed at 1 p.m.on Friday. Myron Jesme, adminis-trator of the Watershed, ex-plained the reason for thedifference in operating theSchirrick Dam was becausethe operating plan uses dif-ferent water elevations onthe Red Lake River inCrookston and Red River ofthe North at Grand Forks. Jesme said local floodingin the valley is reaching crit-ical stages as all or most ofits impoundments are stor-ing water at emergency lev-els. Parnell Impoundmentstarted overtopping theemergency spillway Tuesdaynight. Euclid East andBrandt impoundments wereexpected to overtop theiremergency spillwaysWednesday. Jesme said to keep inmind the two record floodlevels on all these impound-ments was reached lastspring and last fall, and itappears another recordcould be reached this year.Storage on the three im-poundments along the beachridge total 10,355 acre feetof storage. Schirrick Damstores 4,800 acres feet ofwater at the emergencyspillway.
Upstream of Thief RiverFalls, the Moose River Im-poundment can store a totalof 54,500 acre feet of water,the Lost River Pool will store10,000 acre feet of water,and Elm Lake will store11,000 acre feet of water.This does not include whatThief Lake Refuge and Agas-siz National Wildlife Refugestore during flood stages. Jesme said the past twoyears have seen rainfall andrunoff events that have notbeen seen since the recordflood of 1997, yet the Districtis seeing flood damage re-duction funding from thestate going down or evennone the past three years.
Localresponse/Continued(Continued from Page 1)clean the plant as part of abid not to exceed $68,000. The Cincinnati Group,the city’s other insurer, hasreceived two proposals to fixrelays, breakers andswitchgear for Turbine 2.One proposal was a littlemore than $700,000 whilethe other proposal was$686,000. A final number wasn’tavailable yet for the turbineitself. Narlock anticipated itwould be about $1.1 millionto $1.4 million dependingupon the company.
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There are strong indica-tions that Minnesotans arebending the curve and push-ing back, according to Min-nesota Gov. Tim Walz. Tuesday, April 7, the gov-ernor said this is a month ofimportant religious celebra-tions. With COVID-19 tak-ing up so much of the focus,Walz said it’s important thatpeople continue social dis-tancing and mitigation ef-forts that seem to bebending the curve. “Keep inmind,” he said, “that we
want to keep the progressmoving forward.” Jan Malcolm, commis-sioner of the Minnesota De-partment of Health, said oneof the ways they’ve beentracking the slow of the dis-ease is by looking at the rateat which COVID-19 casesare doubling. She said ini-tially, the number of caseswas doubling every one totwo days. She said she washappy to note that Min-nesota was seeing a slowerrate of doubling than antici-pated. It’s now doublingevery eight days or so andthat’s being maintained.
This is good news, she said,because it means mitigationefforts are having a positiveimpact. She encouraged res-idents to keep up their ef-forts even during theholidays. For many Minnesotans,religion is very meaningful,especially now. Walz said he was workingwith religious leaders. Hesaid he does not want largegatherings in closed spacesand is hoping churches willbe very creative in deliver-ing their services.
Easter: Social distancing is working
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Carly Mekash is first team All-American
Carly Mekash joined a long line of Northland women’s basketball post players whenshe was named a first-team All-American. The Greenbush native finished third inthe nation in field goal percentage, seventh in offensive rebounds and 10th in totalrebounds.
by Scott DCampSports Editor Northland sophomore for-ward Carly Mekash has beennamed to the NJCAA Divi-sion III Women's BasketballAll-American First Team. Mekash led the nationalrunner-up Pioneers in scor-ing - 19.6 points per game,field goal percentage - 59.6,free throw percentage - 78.3and rebounds per game -11.3. Mekash's success fol-lows a position change fromsmall forward to post. Sheranked third in the nation infield goal percentage, sev-enth in offensive reboundswith 147 total, and 10th intotal rebounds with 316. “I think for Carly, thishonor is so well deserved,”said Northland Head CoachShannon Nelson. “She's oneof the hardest workers we'veever had in our program. Shewas asked to play a role thatis a little outside of what shedoes best. She's an under-
sized post player, but stillended up in the top 10 in thenation in rebounds. The typeof person she is and the typeof athlete she is, it’s so welldeserved.” Mekash’s strong sopho-more campaign follows animpressive freshman seasonin which the Greenbush na-tive averaged 15.4 points pergame and 8.4 rebounds pergame. Mekash concluded hertwo-year career with 917points, 518 rebounds and 111assists. Mekash continues a long-line of Northland post play-ers to receive All-Americanhonors, joining Brooke Heg-gie in 2019, Megan Swedbergin 2018, ShaRon Miller inboth 2016-17, CrystalAmundson in 2015 andSarah Durand in 2014. Du-rand was the NJCAA Divi-sion III National Player ofthe Year in 2014, the sameyear Northland won theNJCAA Division III nationalchampionship.
NJCAA Division III FirstTeam All-Americans • Kayla Carder, forward,North County (NY), So. • Ty Hawkins, guard,Massasoit (MA), So. • Hannah Malcomson,guard, Rock Valley (IL), Fr. • Carly Mekash, forward,Northland (MN) So. • Moreina Moore, guard,Hostos (NY), So. All-American selectionsare made by the NJCAA Di-vision III Women's Basket-ball Committee. OtherMCAC athletes receiving All-American honors wereCaitlin Young, a sophomoreguard at Weter TechnicalCollege, who was named tothe second team; KamrynD’Heilly, a freshman forwardat St. Cloud Technical &Community College, whowas named to the third team;and Alexis Desjarlait, a soph-omore guard at HibbingCommunity College, whowas named to honorablemention team.
Thief River Falls nativeand Concordia College fresh-man Cade Lundeen has beennamed a National WrestlingCoaches Association ScholarAll-American following theconclusion of his freshmanseason of college wrestling. To be selected as anNWCA Scholar All-Americanat the Division III level, anathlete must have a GPA of3.2 or higher for the previousacademic year or have a cu-mulative GPA of 3.2 orgreater. Wrestlers must alsomeet at least one of the fol-lowing criteria: • NCAA Qualifier with awinning record; • Place at the NCAA re-gional while competing in atleast half of the team's sched-uled competitions and com-piling a winning record; • Win at least 67 percent
of his matches while compet-ing in at least 50 percent ofhis team's scheduled compe-
titions. Lundeen was one of fourConcordia College wrestlersto achieve Scholar All-Amer-ican honors from the NWCA.Joining him are KellenSchauer, Alex Skaare andGabriel Zierden. Lundeen finished hisfreshman campaign with a20-13 record, with 13 bonus-point wins including sevenwins by fall. “Cade had an excellentfreshman season, which in-cluded placing fifth in theNCAA Regional and earningNWCA Scholar AA Honors,”said Concordia Head CoachQuincy Osborn. “We are veryexcited to watch him con-tinue to improve and earn hisway to even greater successin the future.”
Cade Lundeen
Lundeen named NWCAScholar All-American
Flying a drone can be a lotof fun—but it can be down-right dangerous during awildfire, according to the De-partment of Natural Re-sources. A drone has invaded theairspace above a Minnesotawildfire in each of the lastfour years. Such interferencewith fire operations is dan-gerous for firefighting air-craft, firefighters on theground and the public. It isalso illegal: Federal law pro-hibits interfering with fire-fighting operations, and thatincludes flying a drone over awildfire. With this spring’s wildfireseason occurring in the midst
of Minnesota’s COVID-19 re-sponse, a drone flight nearfire is simply additionalstress for the statewideemergency management sys-tem. Darren Neuman, theDNR’s wildfire aviation man-ager, likens a drone above awildfire to a car blocking afire engine on the highway."When a drone is spotted, ourpilots have to land. Whenaircraft land, our ability tofight the fire slows. Dronescreate a reckless ripple ef-fect,” he said. The reason drones posesuch a problem is becausethey fly at roughly the samealtitude as wildfire suppres-sion aircraft. Even a small
drone can cause a firefight-ing helicopter to crash if thedrone makes contact withthe aircraft. To protect firefighting air-craft, temporary flight re-strictions may extend over a5-mile radius of a wildfire.Even if temporary flight re-strictions are not in place,there may be penalties ifdrones are caught near wild-fire. No photo or video is worththe risk. Keep dronesgrounded near all wildfires. For more informationabout drones and wildfires,log onto the National Intera-gency Fire Center.
DNR: Keep drones groundedthis spring wildfire season
Reed Perkins, a Min-nesota born and raised fa-ther, science teacher andproud Air Force husband,has announced his candi-dacy for Minnesota SenateDistrict 1 in the 2020 elec-tion. “The three planks of myplatform are simple,” saidReed. “We need to starttreating healthcare as ahuman right for all people,that means both accessibleand affordable here in ruralcounties. Childcare avail-ability must be expanded be-cause families should feelmore freedom to start fami-lies here, and our ag policyneeds an overhaul becausecurrent policy has tilted the
playing field towards bigbusiness against our familyfarmers; the current level ofmarket consolidation is bothunfair and unhealthy toboth our farmers and oursmall towns.” Perkins has worked as apark ranger with the Na-tional Park Service, a campcounselor with the AudubonSociety, a public schoolteacher and a leader of ahomeschool coalition on anAir Force base. His wife is amajor and he has partici-pated in several militaryspouse groups. The varietyof environments in whichhe’s been educated and builtcommunities has him ex-cited to help his home state
again. “I’m thrilled for the op-portunity to give back to myhome state,” said Perkins.“This is a state that gave me
so much and to have thechance to run for office as Iraise my family where Igrew up is a dream cometrue. I’ve spent the last sev-eral years helping other mil-itary spouses navigategovernment systems to havetheir needs met and I’mready to put those skills towork for those of us living inthis corner of our state.” Perkins lives in EastGrand Forks, where he andhis wife raise two daughters.He said he’s ready to makecertain everyone in ruralMinnesota is given a seat atthe table where their voicescan be heard. To learn more about ReedPerkins and his campaign,visit www.perkinsformn1.com or find him on Facebookat “Perkins for MN1.”
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Hiring seasonal employeesfor potato/corn planting
April 20 through Mid-MayExperience preferred.
$18-$22/hour andovertime
Call Lance at (218) 201-0400
Kilen’s Custom CleanersKilen’s Custom CleanersAchieving Excellence
One Customer At A Time(218) 681-3911
Looking to HireLooking to HirePart-Time &
Full-Time CleanersDays - Evenings - Weekends
Call Jordan at 218-681-3911 to apply
FFAARRMM EEMMPPLLOOYYMMEENNTTSeeking self-motivated
applicants for year-roundfull-time employment at ourfarm. Job duties include
operating machinery, mechanicaland working with cattle, to
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NEWFOLDEN CO-OP ELEVATORSeasonal Truck Drivers
Newfolden Co-Op Elevator is searching for SeasonalTruck Drivers for the upcoming fertilizer season. **MMuusstt hhaavvee CCDDLL//CCllaassss BB lliicceennssee oorr bbee aabbllee ttoo oobbttaaiinn oonnee..
For more information, call Cody at 701-640-8850 or the office at 218-874-8890
Help WantedLOOKING FOR SEASONAL EM-PLOYEES: Grain and sugar beetfarm. Great wages. Around Stephen,MN area. Call Justin 218-478-4331. Farmers Co-op Grain and Seed isseeking local TRUCK DRIVERS:CDL required, must have current orbe able to pass DOT physical. Pleasecall Danny Miller @ 218-681-6283 or701-741-1189. 81tfc
Help Wanted
Registered NurseNorth Valley Health Center is currently seeking
a full-time or part-time Registered Nurse, to work in the hospital setting.
This position requires a current Minnesota license. Acute care,ER experience, ACLS and PALS certification preferred but willtrain. This position will have rotating shifts, including holidaysand every third weekend. Competitive pay and benefits. Be apart of a growing industry in a community caring atmosphere!
Please email cover letter and resume by May 1st to [email protected]
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The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota:COMMUNICATION ARTS TEACHER
– MIDDLE SCHOOLThief River Falls Public Schools has an opening for a Communication ArtsTeacher at Franklin Middle School beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.Come join our team, where you will work with other talented faculty andstaff. TRF Schools values educators who display a willingness to growprofessionally, to be active members of our learning community, and to buildpositive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Coaching/advising opportunities are available, and we encourageapplicants to view our current opportunities on the District website.
Duties:• Teach communication arts to students in grades 6-8• Develop and administer middle school communication arts curriculumconsistent with district goals and objectives• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructionalmethods appropriately• Maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading andreporting requirements• Work with all staff in supporting student success
Qualifications:• Proper MN licensure (as defined by PELSB)• Successful prior communication arts teaching experience in grades 6-8preferred
Salary and Benefits: Per Negotiated Contract
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Online Application and other available opportunities can be found onthe School District Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment
Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
The following position is available in School District #564, Thief River Falls, Minnesota:TECHNOLOGY TEACHER/LAN MANAGER
– MIDDLE SCHOOL (4/7 F.T.E.)Thief River Falls Public Schools has an opening for a TechnologyTeacher/LAN Manager at Franklin Middle School beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. Come join our team, where you will work with othertalented faculty and staff. TRF Schools values educators who display awillingness to grow professionally, to be active members of our learningcommunity, and to build positive relationships with students, parents, andcolleagues.
Coaching/advising opportunities are available, and we encourageapplicants to view our current opportunities on the District website.
Duties:• Teach basic technology related concepts to students in grades 6-8• Develop and administer middle school technology curriculum consistentwith district goals and objectives• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructionalmethods appropriately• Maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading andreporting requirements• Work with all staff in supporting student success and integrating technologyto support teaching objectives• LAN Manager responsibilities include: day-to-day student and staffcomputer/printing/networking issues, 1:1 repair/replacement, and inventorytrackingQualifications:• Proper MN licensure (as defined by PELSB)• Successful prior technology teaching experience in grades 6-8 preferredSalary and Benefits: Per Negotiated ContractApplication Deadline: Open until filled.
Online Application and other available opportunities can be found onthe School District Website: http://www.trf.k12.mn.us > Employment
Independent School District 564 is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
LOOKING FOR WORK?Lack the skills to land
the available jobs?We may be able to help.Call Jill - 218-683-8069 or Lorie – 218-683-8068
Or email – [email protected]
ICCC- Employment and Training
Equal Opportunity Program Provider
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Fiscal/Human Resource
For more informa on, contact: Peggy Zak
Northwest Community Ac on, Inc. PO Box 67, Badger, MN 56714
218-528-3258 or [email protected]
Northwest Community Ac on is accep ng applica ons for an opening in our Fiscal/Human Resource Department. Posi on would be responsible for assis ng in the overall scal and human resource management of the agency. Minimum bachelor’s degree in accoun ng, business, scal management, or a related eld. Preferred a cer ed public accountant.
Deadline for applica ons is Wednesday April 15.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Coordinator
The Marshall County Highway Department is currently accepting applications for the following
full-time positions:Survey Crew Chief
Primary duties include highway/bridge design andconstruction surveying and inspection, AutoCAD Civil 3D,and other computer applications, and applicable engineeringduties. A diploma or AAS degree in Civil EngineeringTechnology or related field from an accreditedpostsecondary institution or equivalent training andexperience is preferred but not required. Applications and job description are available at theMarshall County website http://www.co.marshall.mn.us/and at the Highway Department office, 447 So. Main,Warren, MN 56762. Pay range is set by the CountyBoard, depending on experience from $21.95 to $30.04,plus $0.71/hour hazard pay.
The closing date is April 17, 2020 at 4:30 P.M.
Engineering Technician Primary duties include highway/bridge design andconstruction inspection, AutoCAD and other computerapplications, surveying, and other applicable engineeringtechnician duties. Job related experience and/or CivilEngineering technician degree is preferred, but not required. Applications and job description are available at theMarshall County website http://www.co.marshall.mn.us/and at the Highway Department office, 447 So. Main,Warren, MN 56762. Pay range is set by the CountyBoard, depending on experience from $20.91 to $28.45,plus $0.71/hour hazard pay.
The closing date is April 17, 2020 at 4:30 P.M.Marshall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Domino’s Is Hiring For All PositionsStart Immediately
Potential To Make $11/hourPlus BonusesApply In Person
209 Brooks Ave. N., Thief River Falls
CHS Ag Services is looking forSeasonal Laborers
& Seasonal Truck Drivers
for the spring 2020 season in our TRF location.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a CDLCall Dave Sorenson at 218-681-8494
or stop by our office at 624 3rd St. West
HELP WANTED:Child Protection Social Worker position at MarshallCounty Social Services. A Degree from an accreditedfour-year college with major in Social Work, Sociology orPsychology, or a closely related field is required. MinnesotaMerit System certification is necessary. Starting salary is$24.66/hr. to $34.15/hr. depending on level of experience.To apply - STEP 1: send resume and references to: 208Colvin Avenue, Warren, MN 56762. STEP 2: go online athttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfmto complete application process.
If you have any questions, please contactLisa at MCSS at 218-745-5124.
Position is open until filled.Marshall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PROGRAM SUPERVISORPrairie Community Services is looking for a Full-Time
Program Supervisor to lead and supervise a four bed AFCprogram. This program is located in Red Lake Falls, MN. Anindividual with supervisory experience is preferred. Applicantmust have a strong passion and desire to develop staff and theindividuals we work with to their full potential. This position is asalaried position which offers paid leave time, retirementbenefits, health insurance and life insurance. Must be able to passa background study and company driving criteria. For more information, please contact HR at 218-681-9909.Resumes can be submitted on our website (sfhs.org) ormailed to Prairie Community Services, 510 GreenwoodStreet West, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. (EOE/AA)
Looking to HireFloater Applicatorat Goodridge Cenex PlantStarting mid-AprilLong Seasonal HoursPotential For Full-timeCall Scott in Thief River Falls
or Rick or Mishawn in Goodridge
Farmers Union Oil Co.Thief River Falls(218) 681-3512
Goodridge(218) 378-4146
McIntosh Senior Living (MSL) is lookingfor a Full-Time MDS RN Coordinator.The MDS Coordinator is responsible forthe completion of all necessary MDS’s ofthe residents to assure compliance andpositive resident outcomes. This position
conducts and coordinates ongoing resident assessments necessary forthe accurate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care AreaAssessments and the resident’s plan of care. This position is requiredto work every fourth weekend as the Charge Nurse. The RN will alsoneed to provide direct supervision to the direct care staff and have goodcommunication and documentation skills with positive interaction withresidents, families and coworkers. McIntosh Senior Living offers PTO,holiday pay, 401k, free single health insurance, family health insurance,dental, life, scholarship funds for schooling or loans and competitivewages. Interested persons should send resume to
600 Riverside Ave NE, McIntosh, MN 56556 or contact: Tricia Hove, Director of Nursing
at 218-563-2715
DEDICATED TO QUALITY CARE
CHECK OUT OUR POSITIONS ONLINE
• NARs - $500 sign on bonus• LPNs - $1000 sign on bonus• Food Services Supervisor• Housekeeping/Laundry PT• Housekeeping FT• Accountant• Activity Aide PT• Cook PT• RN Manager• Dietary Aide• Maintenance FT
www.sfhs.orgclick Home - St. Frances
Health Services; Employment; Job Opportunities; View JobPostings; choose positionsfor Pennington Health
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2001 Eastwood Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701We offer a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE that includes100% paid single health insurance premium, an employercontribution into a health savings account, 5% 401(a)retirement plan, voluntary 403 (b) retirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, Financial Wellness and Personal LeaveTime.
Red Lake CountySeasonal Tar Crew Laborers
Position will assist in tar-patching and various road maintenance operations,and occasionally assigned to other seasonal job duties within the Highwaydepartment. Applicants must be 18 years old as of the date of hire, possess a validMinnesota Class D driver’s license, and be able to do manual labor. Theapplications received will be valid for the entire 2020 hiring season. Positionwill approximately start the end of May, works 4-10 hr. days, and wage is$16.52/hr.
Applications are available online at www.co.red-lake.mn.usor at the Red Lake County Highway Department,
204 7th St SE, Red Lake Falls, MN, (218) 253-2697. Applications accepted until positions are filled.
EOE
Elementary Education TeachersISD #2906 Red Lake County Central
Red Lake County Central Elementary School in Plummer, MN has 2full-time elementary education teaching positions open for the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking for candidates that have a strongliteracy, STEM and art background. Applicants must hold, or be eligibleto acquire a Minnesota teaching license. Interested candidates must submit the following: • District Application • Letter of Application • Resume • Teaching Credentials• Copy of Official College Transcripts • Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendation
Applicants interested in the position, should submit their completed application to: Mr. Andrew Fougner, Principal Red Lake County Central Elementary PO Box 7, Plummer, MN 56748 218-465-4222
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application forms are available atwww.rlcc2906.orgISD #2906, Red Lake County Central Public School is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Pre-School/Early Childhood TeacherISD #2906 Red Lake County Central, Plummer Site
The Pre-School/Early Childhood Teacher provides developmentallyappropriate educational opportunities and curriculum to children agesbirth to five that develop the whole child (cognitive, social emotional,language/communication, and physical development) while supportingand educating parents to create a stronger parent-child relationship andage appropriate child development.
QualificationsTeaching license in one of the following: Education, Early Childhood,Pre-Kindergarten, Birth to 3rd grade, and/or Parent Educator
Full-time, with compensation based on Teacher’s Master ContractDate of availability 2020-2021 School Year
Closing date Open until filledQuestions and inquiries should be directed to Andy Fougner at [email protected]
Send resume & application: RLCC Elementary School Attention: Andy FougnerPO Box 7Plummer, MN [email protected]
ISD #2906, Red Lake County Central Public School is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
For RentLARGE 2-BEDROOM Apartment:$565-$640, Heat paid, no pets, 1-year lease. Call 320-321-4690. FOR RENT IN STEPHEN, MN: Onebedroom apartments available.This is a quiet building with on-sitelaundry. Reduced rent with signedone year lease. Call 218-386-2474 oremail [email protected] F10tfc2 CLEAN 2 BEDROOM APART-MENTS: Available immediately, 218-686-9915. F18tfc1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FORRENT: Downtown Thief River Falls,LaBree Plaza, call 218-523-3173.
For Rent2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE: At-tached 1 car garage, natural gasheat, two blocks from Erl’s Market.Rent: $750 per month plus utilities.Damage Deposit: TBD. Please con-tact 218-556-4546 for more infor-mation or to schedule a viewing. Ifno answer, please leave message.10x26 STORAGE UNIT FOR RENT:Please call 218-681-8524 for more in-formation. 4t33cLarge, quiet ONE and TWO BED-ROOM APARTMENTS; TWO BED-ROOM MOBILE HOME. Nopets/smoking, deposit/references/lease. 218-681-2863. FP4t32p
Northern Woodwork, Inc.Commercial Casework & Millwork Manufacturer Since 1920
Administrative AssistantFull-time support position available in accounting/estimating
department. Entails accounting tasks, data entry, and manufacturingdocument administration.
Full-time position includes:• Paid Vacation • 401K Program• Paid Holidays • Health Insurance• Proftit Sharing
Part-time position may be considered.Please send resume to:
Northern Woodwork, Inc., 1581 Hwy 59 SEThief River Falls, MN 56701
[email protected] is classified as a “Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer” and is maintainingproduction to provide materials to Healthcare and Public Service constructionprojects.
Real EstateFARMLAND WANTED: I have a se-rious client who wants to buy goodfarmland. Will pay cash. Call North-land Farm Sales, 218-684-1521.F88tfcCRP LAND: We have a cash buyerinterested in buying land that hasbeen accepted in the CRP program.If you’re thinking of selling, please callus now. Northland Farm Sales, 218-684-1521. F95tfc
Manufactured HomesFOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bathmobile home on large lot 3 miles SEof Thief River. Central air condition-ing. References and deposit requiredfor in park occupancy. $13,000 to pur-chase. Call or text 218-556-0866.17tfc
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Contact Croix Management • 651-465-6841Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. Equal Housing Employer.
Newer Energy Efficient Secluded Homeon 10 acres with Marvin Windows, extraheavy vinyl siding, metal roof, spray foaminsulation throughout, hot water floor heatand water heater on demand, heat pump, airexchange system, open floor plan, vaultedceilings, large kitchen with bar, stainlesssteel appliances, patio, 40x40 shop withspray foam insulation, heated slab,bathroom, bar/kitchen, trails in the woods,food plot & pond.Call (218) 686-2345
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The position is responsible for administrative and professional engineeringwork in directing the operations of the County Highway Department.Responsible for the direction of all road engineering and maintenanceprojects through subordinate engineering and maintenance personnel withwhom the technical and supervisory work is delegated. Work is performedwith substantial independence within established policies and ordinancesset forth by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and KittsonCounty, and approval of engineering and operating programs by the Boardof County Commissioners. Wage range is $85,000 - $100,000 dependingon qualifications and experience; includes benefit package.Job Requirements1. Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with adegree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.2. Must be Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota ORhave the ability to be certified within 1 year from the date of hire.3. Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.4. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of civil or highwayengineering.5. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, etc...)Job Experience1. Supervising, coordinating and evaluating the work of engineering andmaintenance staff while promoting teamwork.2. Implementing preliminary survey and designs for various engineeringprojects using engineering principles with attention to detail.3. Experience in AutoCAD.Ability to:1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with countyhighway department staff, other county, federal and state agencies, publicofficials and the general public using a high degree of diplomacy,judgment, character and integrity. 2. Coordinate work with Kittson County and their hired contractors forsuccessful implementation and completion of highway projects. When filling out the application, if you are not licensed in the State OfMinnesota as a P.E., please provide the soonest date that you would beeligible to take the required exams with the MN Board of Registration tobecome licensed.
Applications and more information are available [email protected]. Questions, call 218-843-2670.
Position is open until filled.Kittson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
County Highway Engineer
THOMPSON FARMSCertified Wheat
Seed for Sale2020 Wheat Varieties
Registered Shelly $7.75/bu
Certified Linkert$7.75/bu
2020 Soybean Varieties ND17009GT
Soybean Seed$18.50/unit
Save back your own seedproduction, clean up yourown seed and cut seedcosts for years to come.
Questions Call Jake Thompson 218-469-9384
Spring Wheat For Sale2020 Wheat Varieties
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To find out more, call:Jim Kukowski Strathcona, MN
218-781-2478 or 218-689-3663
We have other varieties forsale: Reg. and Certified:
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Certified: TCG ClimaxPlant variety protection granted or applied for AgriPro varieties.
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Carlson PrairieSeed Farm, Inc.Lake Bronson, MN 56734
CRP MixturesNative GrassWildflowers
Phone: 218-754-2693Toll Free: 1-877-733-3087
For Sale: 49 acres of hunting land just south ofthe Rainbow Club at Strandquist, MN, in Section27 of Lincoln Twp. Marshall Co. This propertylies along side of Highway #59 with CountyRoad #5 on the north end. Nice location for ahunting camp and has commercial possibilitiesas well. Asking $49,000.For Sale: 307 acres of CRP land in Marshall Co.near Strandquist. MN. Productivity index of 72,CRP comes out in 2020. CRP payment is$57.60/acre. $1,095/acre.
See more details on the website:www.harvestlandsales.com
Harvest Land Sales25499 170th St. NWWarren, MN 56762Call or Text Broker
Lane Loeslie218-201-0832
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Call for SpecialsOakwood Homes
in KarlstadPrairie Rose Apartments
in Red Lake FallsAre accepting applications
for upcoming available units. Certain restrictions apply
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Management 218-547-3307
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REAL ESTATE AUCTIONOPENS THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH
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Lic. #57-34Jen McMullen
(218) 686-4009Lic. #57-33McMullen Realty LLC.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BLK 002 Newfolden Original Lots 13-14-15,Newfolden MN, Of Marshall County. Lot Size 150’ X150’. 22,500 Sq Ft.
REAL ESTATE AND BUILDINGS Consisting Of 40’ x 100’ Shed With 16’ Sidewalls, 2 Walk-
Through Doors And 20’ x 16’ And 14’ x 12’ Overhead DoorsWith A Full Concrete Floor With Concrete Apron To Street, TheSidewalls Are 16” Centers With Rafters At 2’ Spacing. BuildingHas Asphalt Shingles.
Shop And Office Building Is 40’ x 54’ With A 16’ x 16’ OfficeSpace Within. Has 2 Bathrooms, LP Heater And Office HasElectric Baseboards. City Water And Sewer.
Shop Area Has Concrete Floor, 9.6’ Sidewalls, Looks Like It HasSingle Phase Electric with 220Volt & 110 Volt service.
Front And Back Roll-Up Doors, Sizes 9’ x 8’ And A Front Walk-InDoor To Main Street.
2020 Tax Statement Is $768. MLS #20-467 for more information
For personal viewing call Joe McMullen 218-689-5760
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Date Time Owner AuctioneerApr. 23 1 p.m. Dale & Barbara Price, Stephen...............................Mick Rapacz AuctioneersApr. 24 10 a.m. Roger Flath Estate, Roseau............................................Aasness AuctioneersApr. 21 10 a.m. Sunrise Construction & Services, West Fargo ........................Steffes GroupApr. 20-25 9 a.m. St. Hilaire Machinery, St. Hilaire..............................Ron McKercher AuctionsOnline Auction Clayton Hjelle Estate, Newfolden.................................McMullen AuctioneersOnline Auction Multiple Online Auctions ..........................Resource Auction - Dennis BiliskeMay 3 Noon Charles Halvorson Estate, Plummer..............Jason Rominski Auctioneers
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EEppooxxyy CCooaattiinngg • Garage & Shop Floors • Basement Floors
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Concrete Designs218-681-8004 or 218-686-4419 (Cell)
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Custom Services
LivestockROSEBUD REDS has a nice selec-tion of registered Red Angus year-ling bulls, many profit-builder anddomain sons. Call Keith Sistad at701-367-5614 or 218-431-0641FP4t32pREGISTERED ANGUS BULLS: Per-formance tested, AHIR records. Call218-843-2061, Hallock, MN ~ Paul orJanelle Craigmile. F4t34p
GATES AND PANELS: 31’ heavyduty free standing panels, $380 each.24’ free standing panels, $275 each.8’, 10’, 12’ swing gates, $10 per foot.Call Hanson Mfg., 218-762-6541,email [email protected] delivery available.2P8t35cFOR SALE: Yrlg. and two year oldpurebred Angus bulls. Reasonablypriced. Peter Solem 218-681-5208.FP4t36p
MachinerySEED CART: Model 2000 Concordwith diesel engine... $3,500; seal kitfor seed cart covers...$20. Call 218-253-2233 or 218-289-4547.FP4t30pCONCORD 3310 PARTS for sale.New: wheel bearing kits, $35; walkingaxle kits, $20; seed boots, $10. Used:Gustafson liquid treater, $50; 39Eagle Beak openers, $25 ea. Call218-253-2233 or 218-289-4547.FP4t30p40ft. SUMMER SUPER COULTER:Floating hitch and three bar harrows,2100 REM grain back. 218-201-0380.F2t30p
Want to RentFARM LAND WANTED FOR RENT:Please call Nathan at 414-477-3413.P4t31p/2t33p
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Hay, Feed & SeedHAY FOR SALE: Call or text LeRoyOse 218-689-6675. F4P16t42pALFALFA SEED: Yield Plus and 645Brand, proven performance in north-west Minnesota. Forage grassesand legumes, food plot seed. New-folden Co-op Elevator 800-235-7717• Goodridge Creamery 218-378-4144• Farmers Union Grygla 218-294-6153 18t44p
218-681-8221 • 1-800-950-9917Email: [email protected]: www.trsalvage.comThief River Falls, MN 56701
New and Used Ag & Farm Parts
FOR SALEPERFORMANCE TESTED
AND BQA CERTIFIEDYEARLING ANGUS BULLS
Quality Angus Since 1914 Purath Angus Farm
Red Lake Falls218-253-2600218-686-6046
For RentFor Rent
►►SKYLITE APARTMENTS:◄◄Residential apartment living at it’sbest! Quality HUD subsidized 1stfloor apartments with private entrydoors, large commons with gardens,beauty shop and gazebo, utilitiespaid. Facility preference is for sen-iors, handicapped or persons withdisabilities. Income limits apply. Appli-cations for future housing may bepicked up at the Skylite Office, 415Arnold Ave. S., Thief River Falls, be-tween 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Mon-day through Friday. Equal HousingOpportunity. 1tfcp
For RentSUMMERFIELD OF THIEF RIVERFALLS: Townhomes - Two bed, Twobath apartments available; +55 - Onebedroom apartments available.Amenities include washer/dryer, dish-washer, microwave, range, refrigera-tor, central air. Heat included in rent.Garages available. Call 218-681-5194, www.gmmco.org. 28tfcSTUDIO APARTMENTS in TRF: Allutilities included, $370/mo. Mustpass background/credit check. Call218-686-7321 or email [email protected] 8tfcONE BEDROOM APARTMENTFOR RENT: Heat and water paid,year lease, close to downtown. 218-646-0738. P4t33p
Custom ServicesCHUCK’S PAINTING ♦ Interior ♦ 30years experience ♦ Reasonable rates♦ Call 218-253-4007 2t31p
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2017 Chevy Impala LT, 2.5L, Auto,4 Door, Power Seats, New Tires,66K ......................................$12,9902014 Ford F-150 XLT Super Crew4x4, 5.0L V8, Auto, Power Seats, 6.5Ft. Box, 126K.......................$15,9902015 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab4X4, 6.2L V8, Auto, Heated Leather,Sunroof, New Tires..............$22,9902006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT MegaCab 4x4, 5.9L Diesel, Auto, PowerSeats, 135K.........................$18,4902013 Ford F-150 FX4 Super Crew4x4, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost, Power Seats,6.5 Ft. Box ...........................$15,9902013 Cadillac ATS 2.0T Auto, 4-Door, Heated Leather, Sunroof, NewTires, 78K ............................$11,9902012 Ford F-150 FX4 Super Crew4x4, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost, LeatherInterior, 120K.......................$17,4902012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71Crew Cab 4x4, Max Package, 6.2LV8, Auto, Leather.................$17,4902011 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4x45.4L V8, Auto, 8 Passenger, PowerSeat, Rear Air and Heat ........$7,9902010 Chevy Equinox LT AWDRebuilt4 Cyl. 2.4L Engine, Auto........$6,4902008 Chevy Suburban LT3 4x4,5.3L V8, Auto, Heated Leather, DVDPlayer ....................................$9,9902008 Ford F-150 XLT Ext. Cab 4x45.4L V8, Auto, New Transmission, 6.5Ft. Box, 150K.........................$8,9902008 Ford Edge Limited AWD 3.5LV6, Auto, Heated Leather, MoonroofAuto Start...............................$7,9902004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4x4,5.9L Diesel, Quad Cab, Auto, 8 Ft.Box, Power Seats .................$9,490
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1979 Honda CX500 Custom, Windshield, 14,166 Miles (Good Shape).
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TRUCKS2018 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab LTZ HDWhite, 74k...........................$37,0002017 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Black, 31k .............................$36,0002019 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab WT Black, 20k ............................$35,0002017 Chevy 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pepperdust, 102k................$33,5002015 Chevy Crew Cab LTZWhite Diamond, 50k...........................$30,0002016 Chevy Crew Cab LT Maroon, 46k .........................................$27,0002016 Chevy Regular Cab LT Blue, 67k..........................................$26,0002014 Chevy Crew Cab LT Brown, 48k ...........................................$25,0002012 Chevy Crew Cab LT Blue, 89k ..............................................$19,0002013 Ram Quad Cab Express Black, 99k......................................$17,0002011 Chevy Extended Cab LT Black, 8 Ft Box, 94k......................$15,000
CARS2015 Chrysler 300 S AWD White Diamond, 62k ............................$18,0002017 Chevy Malibu LT Silver, 49k..................................................$15,0002015 Chevy Malibu LT Maroon, 58k ..............................................$12,0002014 Chevy Impala LS Silver, 102k ...............................................$11,0002013 Chevy Sonic LT Blue, 106k .....................................................$5,9002005 Pontiac Bonneville SE White, 125k ........................................$4,500
SUVS / VANS2019 Buick Enclave Essence AWD Pepperdust, 29k..................$32,0002017 Buick Enclave Premium AWD Blue, 45k ............................$28,0002017 Buick Enclave AWD Gold, Leather, 38k ..............................$27,0002017 GMC Acadia SLE AWD Silver, 20k ......................................$25,5002017 GMC Acadia SLE AWD Maroon, 37k...................................$25,5002017 Chevy Traverse LT AWDWhite Diamond, 24k ..................$25,0002017 Chevy Traverse LT AWD Black, 37k ..................................$24,0002017 Buick Envision Essence AWD Maroon, 42k ......................$23,0002018 GMC Terrain SLE AWD Gray, 32k ......................................$21,0002018 Chevy Equinox LT AWD White, 30k....................................$20,5002016 GMC Terrain SLT AWD Black, 38k ......................................$20,5002017 Chevy Traverse LS AWD White, 40k ..................................$20,0002018 Chevy Equinox LT AWD Maroon, 43k ................................$19,5002017 Chevy Equinox LT AWD Black, 23k ....................................$19,5002017 Chevy Equinox LT AWD Blue, 32k......................................$18,0002012 Chevy Suburban LTZWhite, 137k ......................................$18,0002015 Chevy Equinox LT AWD Blue, 67k......................................$15,0002013 Ford Edge SEL FWD Black, 95k ..........................................$12,000
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‘18 Dodge Grand Caravan SXTMaroon, 29k ........$16,995
‘15 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4Silver, 70k ...........$29,995
‘12 Buick LaCrosseSilver, 98k .............$9,995
‘08 Ford Expedition 4x4XL, Silver, 198k.....$6,795
‘07 Chevy Suburban 4x4Pewter...................$8,995
‘07 Grand PrixBlue.......................$2,495
‘92 Chevy Regular Cab 4x4Blue.......................$6,895
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Robert Audette, Owner17279 US Highway 59 NEThief River Falls, MN 56701
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Vehicles/Accessories2018 CHEVY EQUINOX LS FORSALE: 38,000 miles, midnight bluemetallic. 218-449-4165.2015 F-150 SPORT FOR SALE: Ex-cab, 5.0L, black metallic, 44k, 301package, 8 months PT warranty, ask-ing $22,000. 701-825-6821 or 701-521-0599. F2t32p Pets
AKC REGISTERED German Shep-herds: Black and tan puppies. Visitwww.smithfarmsgermanshepherds.com for more info and pictures. 218-242-0210 10tfc
Campers/RVs2013 SANIBEL 40 ft. 5th wheelcamper for sale: Loaded withwasher/dryer and extras, priced tosell. 218-280-8075. FP4t34p
SnowmobilesWANTED: Windshield mountingbracket for Polaris Indy Lite. Call218-463-2368, leave message if noanswer. F1t30p
Want to BuyWANTED TO BUY: Land in oraround Marshall County. Farmland,CRP or pasture. Call 701-318-1647.FP4t30pTICKET ROLLS! 2,000 per roll, sin-gle and double rolls. The Times, 324Main Ave. N., TRF, 681-4450. 49tfe
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MiscellaneousThe FDA pulled the heartburn med-ication Zantac. Were you or a lovedone diagnosed with Cancer follow-ing use of Zantac? Call AttorneyCharles Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
ALUMINUM SHEETS23x35”, 0.008” thick, 75¢ each. Avail-able at The Times, 324 Main AvenueNorth, TRF. (Call ahead to checkavailability and for large quantities.)Call 218-681-4450. 89tfe
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DALE IS RETIRING DUE TO HEALTH REASONS – NO MISC. – PROXI BID ONLINE BIDDING ONLY.
Clean Online Farm Equipment Retirement Auction
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 • TIME: 1:00 P.M.LOCATION: 38167 330th Ave. NW, Stephen, Mn 56757
From Stephen, MN – 5 Miles East on Marshall Co. #6, and 3/4 Mile South
DALE & BARBARA PRICE 218-478-4492
COMBINE, FLEX DRAPER,GRAIN CART & AUGERS
• 2012 Case-IH #9230 Combine on 36” Tracks, & RWA, Loaded w/options, 1253 Sep, & 1690 Eng. Hrs,S#YCG215456
• 2013 MacDon XD75DFL 45’ Flex Draper, New Sickles, & Guards 2019, New Hyd. Drive Motors,S#244022-14
• Brent #672 650 Bu. Grain Cart w/Roll Tarp • Buhler/Farm King 13” X 90’ Auger w/Hyd Drive
& Lift Swing Hopper• Westfield 13X71’ Swing out Auger• Westfeild 10 X 31’ Load out Auger w/ 7.5 HP Elec.• Older Westfield 8X35’ Auger• Mayrath 6X35’ Seed Treat Auger, 5-HP Elec.• J&M 750 bu. Grain Cart w/Roll Tarp
SPRAYERS, AUGERS &OTHER EQUIPMENT
• H&S 120’ Trlng. Boom Sprayer 1000 Gal Tank, Raven Controller, Band & Broadcast S#2439
• H&S 120’ Susp Boom Sprayer 1500 Gal. Tank, 450 Raven Controller, 3-Heads, 14.9-46” Tires
• Maudal Tandem Axle Water Trlr. Van w/3-1500 Gal. Tank & Pump, 2-Mix Cones
• John Deere #HX20 Dbl. Batwing Mower• Woods SS108 Rear Mt Snow Blower,S#1012861• 2000 Gal Fuel Tank w/Gasboy Pump• 1000 Gal. Fuel Tank on Ammonia Trailer• Shop Built SA Trailer w/ Fuel & Def Tanks• 10’ High X 17’ Wide Garage Door• Donahue 28’ Impl. Trailer Round Tube Frame
TILING EQUIPMENT,SCRAPER & BLADE
• 2011 Gold Digger 7’ Tile Plow• 3-pt. Disk Tile Dirt Leveler • Tile Pump w/Float• Ashland #I-80 8 Yd. Push-off Scraper• AGL Laser System • Laser Tower on Wheels• BIL HD Angle Blade • Trenching Whls. for 4-Wheeler
PROXID ONLINE BIDDING OPENS ON APRIL 15 & CLOSES ON APRIL 23
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TRACK TRACTORS, WHEEL TRACTORS,BACK HOE & SKID STEER
• 2011 Case-IH 550 Quad Track, 16 spd. PS Trans. 3578 Hrs. S#0462FC5, ZBF125296
• 2010 John Deere #8295RT, ADT Trans. 16” Tracks, 3260 Hrs. S#RL9d901400
• 1997 John Deere #8400T, 16 spd. PS Trans. 16” Tracks, 9424 Hrs. S#901306
• 2013 John Deere #7215R, ADT Trans. 380R54” Tires & Duals 1250 Hrs. S#RLDD010691
• 1997 Cat #246B Tractor/Backhoe, 4WD, Extend A Hoe 5826 Hrs. S#SYJ00860
• Bobcat #863 Dsl. Skid Loader w/Material Bucket 4218 Hrs.
• 1973 IH #1066 Cab 3-Pt. 2-Hyd. only 5000 Hrs.• 2-RTK Systems • SF-1 Auto Steer
NO TILL DRILL &SUGARBEET EQUIPMENT
• 2008 John Deere #1890 42’ No-Till Drill, Single Disk openers, w/1910 350 Bu. Cart, w/Conveyor
• 2012 John Deere #DB44CCS 24 Row 22” Planter, Bauer Front Fold Trans, Liquid Fert.Conveyor S#740308
• Amity/Wic #8RR22, 8 Row Beet Harvester, P.I.N. Ext. Boom,L Rear Leveling, Hyd. Scrub, S#344507
• Arts Way 6-Row Beet Harvester• 2004 Artsway 12 Row Defoliator• 1998 Artsway 12-Row Defoliator• Safety Pull Hitch
TRUCKS &SERVICE VEHICLES
• 2002 Freightliner ‘Columbia’ Tri axle Trk. Frt. Push Axle, 370 HP Cat Eng. 9-Spd Trans. w/Cancade 22” Alum. Shows 680,931Mi.
• 1995 Freightliner Tri Axle Trk. Rear Lift Tag, 415 Cat w/Super 10 Trans. 22’ Cancade Alum Box & Hoist. Shows 255,647 Mi.
• 1993 Freghtliner 112 Tri Axle Trk. Lift Push Axle L-10 330 Cummins, 9-spd. Trans. w/21’ LoadLine Box, Shows 368,520 Mi.
• 1995 Freightliner 112 Semi Tractor, 370 Cummins, 10-Spd. w/Wet Kit, Shows 51,580 Mi.
• 2003 Load Line 34’ Tandem Axle End Dump Trailer, Supper Singles on Alum. Rims, Roll Tarp
• 2005 Chev. 2500 4X4, Crew Cab, Duro Max Dsl. Auto. Trans. w/10’ Flatbed, Air Bag Susp. 141,500 Mi.
• TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
• 2012 John Deere #2210 65’ Cultivator w/Summers 5-Section Harrows, Single Point Depth Control
• 2012 John Deere #2410 47’ Chisel Plow W/Summers 5-Section Extra HD Harrows,S#XLL0746105
• 2019 Summers 72’ Super Harrow Plus, Auto Fold & Depth Control,S#EO861PIN
• J.D. #635 35' Tandem Disc., 11" Spacing
VEHICLES & MISC.• 2013 Subaru Outback, 145,000 Miles• 1984 Corvette Project Car 114,000 Miles,
‘Runs, Drives, Title’• 1974 Volkswagon ‘Beetle’ 74,342 Miles, Title
VIN1342671282• 2007 Pioggio MP3 250 3-Whl. Scooter 1170
Miles Title S#975001938• Antique ‘EASY’ Elec. Copper Washing Mach., M3690880•
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Stay-at-Home order extended in Minn./Continued(Continued from Page 1)essential operations. • Health and safety ac-tivities, such as obtainingemergency services or med-ical supplies. • Outdoor activities, suchas walking, hiking, running,biking, hunting, or fishing. • Necessary supplies andservices, such as getting gro-ceries, gasoline, or carry-out. • Essential intrastateand interstate travel, suchas returning to a home fromoutside this state. • Care of others, such ascaring for a family member,friend, or pet in anotherhousehold. • Displacement, such asmoving between emergency
shelters if you are without ahome. • Moving or relocation,such as moving to a newhome or place of residence. • Voting, including alllocal and state elections. • Funerals, provided thatno more than 10 attendeesare gathered and strict so-cial distancing is enforced. • Tribal activities andlands, such as activities bymembers within the bound-aries of their tribal reserva-tion. Executive Order 20-33also orders that all workerswho can work from homemust do so. Workers in criti-cal sectors who cannot workfrom home are permitted to
go to work. Guidance relatedto critical sectors is availableat http://mn.gov/deed/criti-cal/. The governor said the de-cision was made based onthe best information theyhad available that includednational guidance, actionsby peer states, epidemiologicdata, modeling populatedwith Minnesota data, expertopinions of hospital associa-tions and professionals, andfederal and CDC guidance. The first model created bythe state was simply basedon evidence that happenedin other states and coun-tries. The governor cau-tioned that modeling wasnever meant to provide ab-
solutes, it was meant to pro-vide trends and directions. Other informationgleaned from the conferenceWednesday is that the stateknows with 95 percent confi-dence, it will need a mini-mum of 3000 beds in themiddle of May. The modelingforecasts a peak beginningin mid-May through mid-July. He noted that if thestate stopped its efforts now,the peak would come earlierand the impact more signifi-cant. With the extra time,bought by a couple moreweeks, they could increasethe current bed capacity, andobtain close to the projectedneed of ventilators. The governor said chal-lenges remain, particularlythe supply issue, and the im-pact on Minnesotans’ abilityto make a living and paybills.Plan to help businesses
re-open The governor did say hehad directed his commis-sioners to develop a short-term plan to help morebusinesses re-open if theyabide by social distancing.Working with the health de-partment and business, hesaid he hopes they can cre-ate protocols based on socialdistancing and best prac-tices. He said he wasn’taware any other state hadtried this. He said he wantedto be very clear that he willnot sacrifice the health ofMinnesotans and gainsachieved. The governor said that“every day we’re learningmore about this disease.”The governor and staff alsotalked about the rapid devel-opment of serological testsand how that will help in thefight against this disease.The FDA believes serological
tests could play a criticalrole in the fight againstCOVID-19 by helpinghealthcare professionals toidentify individuals whohave overcome an infectionin the past and have devel-oped an immune response. Walz also said it’s notlikely that students will beasked to return to school onMay 4, either. The Governor’s executiveorder will have the full forceand effect of law upon ap-proval by the ExecutiveCouncil. Updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesotaare available atmn.gov/covid19/. Frequently asked ques-tions are available here:https://mn.gov/covid19/faq/.
Easter services:
Things given up for Lent(and COVID-19)/Continued(Continued from Page 1)later time if needed. However, for Holy Week,that schedule has changed.Maundy Thursday, GoodFriday, Easter Vigil (Satur-day) and Easter Masses willonly be available at the des-ignated times wherelivestreaming is occurring.Easter Vigil Mass will be at8 p.m. Saturday whileEaster Mass will be held at9 a.m. Sunday. Pope Francishas requested that Catholicchurches should celebratethese Masses in the mo-ment. Things have been goingwell since the change to anonline broadcast, said Lam-bert, who noted that he hasfaced the challenge of usingtechnology. He was relievedof his Facebook Live technol-ogy duties on Palm Sunday,so the experience was a littleless stressful than of late. Lambert and parish-ioners are also staying incontact with one anotherthrough Facebook and mes-sages. He is calling parish-ioners, especially those whoare sick and/or elderly, tocheck up on them. Private prayer is also stilloffered at the church. “Wehave adoration on specificdays of the week,” Lambertsaid. The church is also reach-ing out to parishioners inother ways. The Knights ofColumbus and the church’s
Men’s Prayer Group havereached out to parishionerswho need help obtaining gro-ceries. The Knights ofColumbus have also pro-vided assistance to the ThiefRiver Falls Area Food Shelfduring this time. Like St. Bernard’s,Epiphany Station is also of-fering full worship servicesonline. Pre-pandemic, thechurch livestreamed itsservices on its website. Now,it has added Facebook andYouTube to its offerings. Thelivestream is offered at 10a.m. each Sunday and thenit is posted online for thosewishing to see it at a latertime. Epiphany Station whit-tled its worship team foreach service down to seven –one person teaching the les-son, five leading music andone working as a tech teammember – to coincide withthe current social distancingguidelines. Lead PastorMatty Towse referred tothem as the church’s essen-tial workers for the worshipservices. “The only challenge ispreaching to an emptyroom,” Towse said. During this time,Epiphany Station has foundthat its online viewershiphas eclipsed its live viewer-ship in the past. Besides online worship,Epiphany Station also con-tinues its Tuesday evening
and Thursday evening devo-tionals. The devotionals areavailable via Zoom. Its CareTeam has also sent about400 handwritten cards overthe last few weeks to the lesstechnologically advancedparishioners to encouragethem and remind them thatthe Care Team is here forthem if needed.
Father Rick Lambert of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church led worship services in the barrenchurch sanctuary on Palm Sunday. His congregation has been watching Mass on FacebookLive during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Submitted)
MNsure announced a 30-day special enrollment period(SEP) for qualified individuals who are currently withoutinsurance in response to the potential growth of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. This SEP, began Monday,March 23 and runs through April 21, will allow uninsuredindividuals to enroll in health insurance coverage throughMNsure.org.Individuals seeking coverage can visit MNsure.org to complete an application and enroll in coverage. They mustselect a plan by April 21 for coverage start date beginningApril 1. Individuals who enroll after April 1 but before 11:59a.m. on April 21 will have a retroactive coverage start date
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MNsure Announces Special Enrollment Period forUninsured Minnesotans
Emily Knutson Sue Knutson Broker Broker104 North Main, Red Lake Falls, MN
(Continued from Page 1)into their plans to honor thegraduating class of 2020. In Moorhead, Jim GottaStadium will be illuminatedat 8 p.m. every Monday for20 minutes and 20 seconds. The Red Lake CountyFootball Co-op announcedthat it will light up RLCCField in Oklee on Mondaysfrom 8 to 8:20 p.m. Warroad is lighting its sta-dium on Mondays from 9 to9:20 p.m. to honor its stu-dents and the Class of 2020. The movement isn’t lim-ited to football stadiums. OnWednesday, Waite Park BabeRuth announced that itsbaseball complex would bejoining St. Cloud Tech, St.
Cloud Apollo and Dick PutzFields in lighting fields from8:20 to 8:40 p.m. Mike Biermaier, SchoolDistrict 564 activities direc-tor, said the Franklin TennisCourts were selected overThief River Falls’ other ath-letic venues due to easier ac-cess. He added that thestarting time of 8:20 was se-lected because it is 20:20 inmilitary time. Along with honoring dis-trict students and the Classof 2020, local organizers arehoping to use the weeklyevent to recognize differentservice groups such as fire-fighters and law enforce-ment.
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