Profile for Thief River Falls, Minnesota, MN

Began as a lumber town; developed as a wheat-shipping point with construction of the Great Northern and Soo Line Railroads

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 23. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.7 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Pennington County Fair - July 11-15, 2007
• Pioneer Days - July 18, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

Thief River Falls attractions: Casino

Historic sites and museums: Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village

Colleges and universities: Northland Community and Technical College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Thief River Falls

Cemeteries (8)

Colleges (1)

Communities (7)

Hotels (2)

Libraries (1)

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17% of Thief River Falls residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Thief River Falls ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Thief River Falls was $17,489, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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16% of Thief River Falls residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Thief River Falls festival dates:

• Pennington County Fair - July 11-15, 2007
• Pioneer Days - July 18, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Thief River Falls, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $302.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $663.

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Libraries in Thief River Falls include Thief River Falls Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Thief River Falls include Thief River Falls Times

TV stations in Thief River Falls include KBRR.

National Public Radio programming is carried locally by KQMN., KNTN.

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Pennington County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Thief River Falls political report.

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The average commute time for Thief River Falls workers is 12 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Thief River Falls include Best Western, Super 8.

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