Thief River Care Center

02/27/2026

Lincoln High School floral design class, along with Hall's Floral made flower arrangements for all the residents! What a beautiful treat. Thanks for thinking of us!!

02/27/2026

Saturday, we had a "Relaxation and Hydration" hour. Residents started with a Mindfulness Moment then continued with some guided chair yoga, followed by a 5-minute Gratitude Meditation. The residents then tried some different flavors of infused water to see if they like any of them; cucumber water and cucumber mint water were the clear winners. We ended our time with some lotion and hand massages. Residents left relaxed, hydrated, and moisturized. 🙂

02/27/2026

This month's Resident Spotlight shone on Dennis Thorson, accompanied by his daughter, Annette. Dennis was born in Flom, MN in 1935, the youngest of three, and went to high school in Twin Valley before graduating from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston in 1953. Dennis enlisted in the Army in 1958 and went to basic training at Fort Carson, CO; he spent his last two years in the Army living on a boat and was Active Reserve for three years after he was discharged. Starting in 1961, Dennis was involved in farming small grains, dairy cattle, and horses and also worked as a carpenter and eventual manager of a lumber yard. Dennis was married to Violet on November 18, 1967 and they lived in Ulen, MN before buying a house on South Twin Lake. In 1973, Dennis, Violet, and their two daughters moved to a new house in Twin Valley where they lived for many years. Dennis was very involved in the Twin Valley community and was a member of the Sons of Norway, American Legion Post 431, the City Council; he was also on the Board of Trustees for Zion Lutheran Church, President of the Board of Directors at Lutheran Homes, President of the Twin Valley Heritage & Art Center (including helping design and build the building itself), played Santa for 10+ years, spent 15 years as a volunteer fireman, and was even Mayor of Twin Valley for 10 years before officially retiring in 1997. After retirement, Dennis enjoyed fishing, making maple syrup, traveling, being involved in the Flom Farm Fest Parade, woodworking, and what he calls his "worst hobby" - collecting antiques. Fun Fact: Dennis had his very first surgery in 2023 at 88 years old. Thank you, Dennis, for sharing your very full and interesting life with us.

02/27/2026

Lots of laughs & friendly competition this year with the TRCC Olympics!!

02/20/2026

We’re Hiring!

⭐️ Director of Human Resources ⭐️

Pennington Health Services is seeking a dynamic HR leader who brings strong presence, exceptional interpersonal skills, and is passionate about employee engagement, culture building, and supporting our teams so they can provide the very best care. This role leads with professionalism, approachability, and a commitment to creating a positive workplace environment.

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02/19/2026

Be sure to share your favorite fish fry and represent our amazing options in Thief River Falls!

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent — a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal.

In Minnesota, that reflection often happens in community… especially around a Friday fish fry.

🐟 Where’s the best fish fry in Minnesota?

Comment your pick with name + town (church, VFW/Legion, restaurant, supper club, or at home).

👍 Then vote by liking the comment(s) you agree with.

We’ll share the most-loved spots this Friday.

02/18/2026

TRCC Olympic Event was skiing with Shirley the gold medalist!! Lots of laughs & struggles much like the Olympic contenders!

02/17/2026

Today is Fat Tuesday and we had a Mardi Gras parade following bingo!!

02/16/2026

Members of the Silverton 4-H club delivered Valentine's to the residents, also from the Franklin Middle School. The residents really appreciated all the greetings!

02/13/2026

This month's Country of the Month is France. We had our All About: France activity last week where residents learned interesting facts about the history of France, French food, and places to visit. We even ended with a video where they learned how to say some phrases in French, so don't be surprised if your loved one greets you by saying "Coucou" (that mean's "hi") next time you see them. We have a couple of residents who have been to France before and they shared some stories and pictures with us, as well. Our residents are really enjoying learning about new countries every month, and we love learning with them.

02/13/2026

Last Saturday, the residents made Valentine's Day cards for their loved ones. Their creativity really shines through in the cards they made and I'm sure the recipients will love them. Be sure to spread some extra love this week. ❤️