🌱 How does Crookston’s new crime task force deal affect Thief River Falls?

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• How does Crookston’s new crime task force deal affect Thief River Falls?

Also on today's calendar: Thief River Falls Lincoln Prowlers vs Roseau Rams and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 37, low: -2.
• Thursday: Windy; a little snow, with a high of 6 and low of -14 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Crookston City Council approves multiple grants and contracts in first December meeting (kroxam.com) — Crookston’s City Council just approved major grants, contracts, and its full 2026 meeting and election setup, but one decision directly involves Thief River Falls: renewing the Pine to Prairie Drug and Violent Crime Task Force agreement. That task force links Thief River Falls with nearby cities and counties to coordinate long-running investigations into drugs and other serious crimes across the region.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thief River Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• TRF - Evening Book Club
  Thief River Falls Library, 102 1st St E, Thief River Falls
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Thief River Falls Lincoln Prowlers vs Roseau Rams
  Lincoln High School , 101 Knight Ave S , Thief River Falls
  6:00 pm
• Cribbage Leagues at Rivers and Rails Brewing Co.
  Rivers and Rails Brewing Co , 324 2nd St E , Thief River Falls
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• TRF Dads & Donuts
  Thief River Falls Library , 102 1st St E , Thief River Falls
  10:30 am

Wednesday December 24

• Crafternoon
  Thief River Falls Library , 102 1st St E , Thief River Falls
  1:30 pm

Thursday December 25

• Cribbage Leagues at Rivers and Rails Brewing Co.
  Rivers and Rails Brewing Co , 324 2nd St E , Thief River Falls
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Crafternoon
  Thief River Falls Library , 102 1st St E , Thief River Falls
  1:30 pm
• Ann Pilates Co. Presents: FREE Class Wednesdays
  Ann Pilates Co , 309 N Labree Ave Suite 6 , Thief River Falls
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Technology Meeting
  Northwest Service Co-Op , 114 1st St W , Thief River Falls
  9:00 am
• 4th Boys @ TC Main Gym
  TC Main Gym Newfolden, MN 56738
  6:00 pm
• MCC 6th Girls @ MCC New Gym
  MCC New Gym Newfolden, MN 56738
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 3rd Boys @ Newfolden Elementary
  Newfolden Elementary Newfolden, MN 56738
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Marvin posted a job opening for Second Shift Production Associate - Located in Warroad, MN - Located in Warroad, MN in Thief River Falls. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Thief River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thief River Falls here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bemidji

• Devastating Bemidji storm leads community agencies to form lasting connections (bemidjipioneer.com)
• Friends of the Bemidji Public Library sponsoring Holiday Gift Tree (bemidjipioneer.com)
• Conservation Officer Reports: Consistent cold weather continues to help ice conditions on area lakes (bemidjipioneer.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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