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Thief River Falls

The City of Thief River Falls, population 8,722, is located in Northwestern Minnesota in Pennington County, approximately 70 miles south of the Canadian border, where the Thief River flows into the Red Lake River.  Not only does Thief River Falls serve as a regional center for its agricultural base, it has also developed and retained a commercial and industrial base that includes numerous manufacturing and distribution center jobs, while being surrounded by rivers, wildlife refuges and forests. 

 

Resident Info: 

1st Street construction: Construction impacts will begin on Monday, April 28th. MORE INFO.

Spring Leaf Vacuum Dates: Public Works will run the leaf vacuum for 2 weeks beginning on April 28th. MORE INFO.

Grass Mowing Ordinance: City ordinance requires property owners to control grass & weeds on their property. MORE INFO.

City Hall Hours - City Hall hours are 8:00-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (Summer hours are from Memorial Day - Labor Day). 

Garbage Bag Handout  - Annual handout is in June. If you missed the handout or run out of bags, please call 218-681-4145. Bags can be picked up at the utility billing office inside City Hall.  MORE INFO.

City Council Meetings - WATCH LIVE or on local cable channels (Sjobergs channel 13 or Garden Valley channel 37). 

 

News & Announcements

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Spring Leaf Vacuum Dates »

Public Works will run the leaf vacuum for 2 weeks beginning on April 28th.

Newcomer Events

Newcomer Events and Information »

Thief River Falls is a vibrant and welcoming community where newcomers are greeted with open arms. With a...

Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Strategic Plan 2023-2028 for the City of Thief River Falls »

Strategic Plan   2023-2028"City Leadership will always work to understand; that...

Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8am - 12 noon at Les's Sanitation Thief River Falls call 218-681-7312 for more information

2025 Spring Cleanup Day! »

Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8am-12 noon 

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Cannabis and Lower Potency Hemp Edibles Ordinance »

City Council approved an amendment to City Code Chapter 114 entitled "Cannabis" by adding section 114.02 - "Cannabis ...

Pennington County HMP

Public Comment Sought for Pennington County's Hazard Mitigation Plan »

Pennington County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback.

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