Come Home to Thief River Falls

When Jill Stenberg saw the Old Bostwick’s building standing empty in 2015, she decided to take a big leap of faith. “I saw this big, historic building on a major corner in downtown Thief River Falls, and I just couldn’t let it stay empty.”

Shane Zutz is proud to say that he “hasn’t gone very far in life,” referring to the fact that he was raised and educated in Thief River Falls and still lives in the community, decades later.
It doesn’t mean that he hasn’t had an exciting journey. In fact, his career path continues to…

Jane Anderson grew up on a small grain and beef farm, five miles west of Thief River Falls. She attended school in Thief River Falls, graduated from Lincoln High School, and went on to Bemidji State University, where she majored in vocal music performance.

If you visit with Beth Peterick and Sara Beger, it is easy to see the special bond that they share. The twin sisters were born and raised on a farm near Thief River Falls and went on to pursue a career in healthcare at Sanford Health. They graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to receive…

“This has been a dream,” said Becca Larson Isaak, speaking about opening her own boutique in Thief River Falls. Like many entrepreneurs, realizing her dream was a few years in the making.

Hometown boy, Carter Rogalla, describes himself as a “husband, father, coach, teacher, and fisherman.” His story includes athletic success during his high school years in Thief River Falls and going on to the University of North Dakota where he ended up being inducted into their Hall of Fame for some of his accomplishments in college baseball.