Welcome to Pennington County, Minnesota.

Welcome to Pennington County, Minnesota.

Welcome to Pennington County, Minnesota.

Welcome to Pennington County, Minnesota.

Welcome to Pennington County, Minnesota.

Category: Public Notice

PUBLIC HEARING
COUNTY DITCH #96
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF PENNINGTON


In the Matter of the Order of the Pennington County Board of Commissioners for action on the removal of property being assessed to a public ditch designated as follows and named as County Ditch No. 96, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §103E.805.


The Pennington County Board of Commissioners, acting as the drainage authority, has received a petition dated February 24th, 2026 requesting removal of a property of the following description:


A parcel consisting of a forty-acre tract located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section Thirty (30) Township One Hundred Fifty-four (154) North and Range Forty-three (43) West of Pennington County Minnesota.


The names of the owners of the lands that are affected in Pennington County by said drainage system are as follows, to-wit: Aaron C Wegscheid, Aaron D Jacobson, Laura J Jacobson, Aaron Michael Jensen, Alexander Henningsen, Kristen Henningsen, Alexander Konrad Fuhrman, Chandra Dee Fuhrman, Alfred Kimble, Eunice Kimble, Andrew Peralta, Angela J Haugen, Arlene J Novak, Benjamin, Joseph Fisher, Jeannie K Fisher, Black River Township, Blaine H Murphy, Bradley E Eriksen, Janelle L Eriksen, Brandon J Johnsrud, Brent Olson, Brian A Espeseth, Marybeth Espeseth, Brian Benitt, Michelle Benitt, Brian J Benitt, Michelle L Benitt,Bruce A Olson, Valerie A Olson, Bruce A Paulson, Michael D Paulson, Bruce Johnson, Janet Johnson Trustees BCJCJIT, Bruce Paulson, Bryan E Olson, Paulette J Olson Life Estate, Calvin Michaels, Catarina S Suronen, Chanc Keefe, Crystal Keefe, Chandler Asp, Kayla Asp, Clinton D Bauer, Cody A Walseth, Cody S Walseth, Desiree E Walseth, Cole J Furuseth, Connie Mehrkens, Corey S Berg, Nicole D Axdahl, Corey Scott, Cory Bugge, Courtney D Skjerven, Joni D Skjerven, Curtis Farbo, Barbara Farbo, Curtis Halvorson Jr Life Est, Curtis Reitmeier, Karen A Reitmeier, Dacian Bienek, Dakota L Johnson, Dale A Kolseth, Carol A Kolseth, Dale A Koop, Gladee K Koop Trustees DGKRTA, Dale Benjamin Furuseth, Dale G Schantzen, Betty A Schantzen, Dale M Nelson, Denice M Nelson, Daniel G Trontvet Trustees, Janeece B Trontvet Of DJTRLT, Darin A Robson, Lisa Dicken, Darrel A Mehrkens, David A Willis, Kimberly M Ditz, David Grothe, Eunice Grothe, David L Salmonson, Davidson Ready Mix Inc, Dean Holtan, Denise Kay Olson, Dennis A O'Neil, Dawn O'NeilDennis L Johnson, Dennis L Johnson, Devin James Spears, Devin James Spears, DJF Holdings LLLP, Donald E Molskness, Mary E (Wegner) Molskness, Donavan L Erlandson, Verla D Erlandson Trustees ERT, Donna Myhrer, Dorothy Nelson, Duane Opdahl, Corinne Opdahl, Dyr Valley Enterprises Ltd, Dyrdal Family Farm LLLP, Dyrdal Storage Inc, Earl T Hoefer Trustees, Eileen E Hoefer HFRLT, Enid M Sande Life Estate, Eric R Friesner, Sarah A Friesner, Eric Wold, Erick D Trontvet, Casey L Trontvet, Eugene T Kalinowski, Gale L Olson, David J OlsonGarrett Novak, Andrea Novak, Gary E Berard, Dawn L Berard Life Estate, Gary L Almquist, Peggy Horner, Gary Novak, Arlene Novak, Gary R Braun, Melissa K Braun, Gary W Novak, Arlene J Novak, Gerald D Hunt Life Estate, Glenn V Meyer, Susan Meyer, Gregory J Brosseau, Ann M Brosseau, Gregory J Srnsky, Gregory M Nelson, Helle Bros Farms LLC, Hinrichs LLC, Jaeger Bellows, Amber Bellows, James A Knott Trustees, Carol M Knott KFRLT, James Amundgaard, James Haugen, Penny Haugen, James R Haugen Trustees HRLT, Penelope L Haugen, James S Nelson, Maureen D Opsahl, Jamison Steer, Ashley Steer, Janice M Huebsch, Jason Espeseth, Jason Koop, Rhonda Koop, Jay Carter Tunheim, Kimberly Tunheim, Jeffrey A Olson, Julie D Olson, Jeffrey A Olson, Jeffrey Dyrud Trustees, Melody Dyrud JMDRT, Jeffrey J Schwab, Jane D Schwab, Jennifer N Ulrich, Jerod Lunsetter, Tara Lunsetter, Jessica L Anderson, Jessica Leann Olson, Jessie S Dingman, Jo-Dale Ann Hannon, John A Bugge, Sharon Bugge, John J Carlson, Krystal Carlson, Jon A Anton, Jon Anton, Jan AntonJonathan Pream, Joseph Dahl, Mary Jo DahlJoseph L Hickey, Tammy J HickeyJoseph Lesmeister, Kimberly Jo Jenkins, Joshua D Jensen, Angela M Jensen, Joshua Iverson, Joshua M Hinden, Joshua P Dale, Justin M Carriere, Justin M Iverson, Desirae L Iverson, Kathryn L Ulrich, Kelly M Kenner, Kelly Stenvik, Kendall D Jensen, Renae Jensen, Kenneth A Lubarski, Kenneth W Scott, Kent W Dokkin, Kermit I Genereux, Peggy Skjerven Genereux, Kim Murphy Life Estate, Pamela Murphy Life Estate, Kirsten Pollick, Kristi Lilja, Lee Lilja, Kurt B Nelson, Kyle H Mehrkens, Kyle Miller, Danielle MillerLacey Faye Tusler, Larry Efteland, Sharon Efteland, Larry L Seurer, Dianne J SeurerLarry Sauve, Larry W Anenson, Sandy Anenson, Larry W Phillips, Elizabeth A Molskness, Lee James Larock, Leonard G Geske, Margaret J Geske Life Estate, Leslie M Cota, Donna C Cota Life Estate, Leslie M Cota, Donna C Cota, Louis A Cater, Lanae A Cater LCLCRT, Louise M Solseng, Louise Solseng Life Estate, Lyle M Jennings Jr, Pamela L Jennings, Mark T Thorson Trustee Mttrt, Mark W Christiansen, Kadie M Christiansen, Marlin Mathiason, Melanie Mathiason, Marquis Farms, Marty Johnson, Lisa JohnsonMcaulli J Berns, Mehrkens Farms Inc, Melannie G Lundstrom Trustee, MGLRT, Michael A Bienek, Michael A Bienek, Michael Beedy, Michael Dyrdal, Kelsey Dyrdal, Michael E Weiland, Michael G Dyrdal, Michael Goss, Casey Goss, Michael H Lane, Trisha J Lane, Michael J Gast, Shelly R Suronen, Michael Lee Biel, Michael Olson, Jacqueline Olson, Michael R Hawkenson, Kim H HawkensonMitchell J Anderson, Laura A Anderson, Mitchell P Loe, Consuelo M Loe, Murray Hogenson, Myron Iverson, Sonia Iverson Trustees Of LRLT, Myron L Iverson, Sonia K Iverson Trustees IRLT, Nancy Skeim Life Estate, Nathan Fanfulik, Nathan J Pray, Teddi-Ann Pray, Ness Tri County Farms LLC, Norden Cemetery Association, Parkridge Cemetery, Norden Township, Omega Of TRF Inc, Pennington County, Peralta Estates LLC, Pete C Carlson Trustees PDCT, Debra M Carlson Trustees DmctPhyllis D Miller Life Estate, Pine Creek Land Company LLC, Quinn Strong, Cheryl SmithR & L Swanson Farms Inc, Randall Adamson, Judith Adamson, Randall W Ayers, Randy H Huot, Mary HuotRandy J Srnsky, Ray D Kuznia, Jodi L Kuznia, Raymond P Kvalvog, Raynold L Ulrich, Kathryn L Ulrich, Richard E Olson, Terri Olson, Richard V Anderson, Richard Yonke, Robert A Almquist, Robert Bitzer, Kimberly Bitzer, Robert D Ayers, Robert E Proulx, Jennifer L Proulx, Robin K Fowler, Wendy S (Bruggeman) Braid, Rocksbury Township, Ronald Mckercher, Ronald Moritz, Ronald Rondorf, Jodel Rondorf, Roxanne Moen, Ryan Bakken, Jamie BakkenRyan Iverson, Ryan L Ulrich, Samuel A Bakke, Sarah E Barras, Sanders Township, Sc Investments LLC, Scott Family Rev Living Trust, Scott Family Rev Living Trust, Scott G Olson, Margaret E Olson, Scott J Kjellberg, Rocky Altepeter, Scott Olson, Margaret Olson, Scott Stueber, Kjelsy M Loeffler, Sean Myhrer, Stacy Myhrer, Shaun F Moran, Shannon C Moran, Shaun M Mcgrath, Lisa R Mcgrath, Shaun T Fort, State Of Minnesota, DNR Bureau Of Real Estate Mgmt, State Of Minnesota, MNDOT, State Of Minnesota DNR, Stephen Mosloff, Tracy Mosloff, Steven A Kerner, Lillian Kerner, Steven C Newman Trustees, Cheryl A Newman SCNACANT, Steven P Kerner, Sylvia R Kerner, Tad Joseph Tureson, Tanya Marie Harbott, Tara Lunsetter, Tanya Harbott, Terrance E Timm, Linda S Timm, Thomas E Brosseau, Thomas G Wold, Kaylynn J Wold, Thomas G Wold Trustees Of TKWT, Kaylynn J Wold, Thomas J Scheef, Becky J Scheef, Thomas Koop, Sherry Koop, Thomas Molskness, Barbara Molskness, Timothy K Carlson, Michelle L Carlson, Timothy Lyle Johnson, Tracey Fanfulik, Sarah Jessica Dokkin, Treydan Carlson, Madyson Carlson, Tron Olson, Verne C Spengler, Catherine Spengler Trustee RTA, Vernon Erdmann, Bonnie Erdmann, W Faye Carlson, Wade S Joppru, Camilla J Joppru, Walter Scott Suronen, Wayne A Peterson, Naomi Peterson, Wayne Helgenset, Wendy Bovee-Nyland, Wildwood Lane Properties LLC, William A Dicken, Erin L Dicken, and Zeb Nelson.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pennington County Justice Center, County Boardroom, 141 Main Avenue South, Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701. Said public hearing will be held in person and via zoom. If you desire to attend the public hearing via Zoom, you should contact Pennington County Coordinator, Kevin Erickson, at 218-683-7000 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request the Zoom attendee information.


Jennifer Herzberg
Auditor/Treasurer

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Category: Public Notice

Pennington County Uses Everbridge for New Emergency Alert System


People Living, Working or Visiting Can Sign Up to Receive Critical Communications and Emergency Alerts


Pennington County, MN — Pennington County is now working with Everbridge, the global leader in critical event management and public warning, to keep communities safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. Pennington County will begin using Everbridge to communicate with residents and businesses during emergencies and other critical events. Residents are encouraged to register immediately to receive these alerts. Signup by going to emergencyalert.penningtonsheriff.org or by scanning the QR Code below.


Pennington County will use the Everbridge emergency notification system to alert residents about a variety of events, ranging from severe weather, fires, floods, and other emergencies to more routine announcements, such as road closures and water utility maintenance. Messages will be sent to residents on their preferred devices — cell phone, SMS, home phone, email, and more—to ensure real-time access to potentially lifesaving information. Residents listed in the Pennington County 911 database will be automatically subscribed to alerts by phone, but Everbridge allows citizens to self-register, provide additional contact information, or opt out.


“We have a commitment to ensure public safety, community awareness and emergency response. To uphold this, when critical information and public service announcements are available, we need to reach our residents as quickly and reliably as possible,” said Erik Beitel, Emergency Management Director. “The Everbridge emergency notification system allows the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office to disseminate this information across all types of devices, ensuring residents have access to real-time public information when they need it the most.”


“A resilient, comprehensive critical communications system is an essential tool for public safety authorities who need to engage with residents and businesses rapidly and efficiently,” said David Wagner, CEO of Everbridge. “Everbridge is proud to have been selected by Pennington County as a critical component of its public safety and emergency response program.”


Register for Everbridge now at: emergencyalert.penningtonsheriff.org or by scanning the QR Code below.

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Category: Public Notice

Recycling cardboard is a high-impact way to make a difference in the amount of solid waste that goes to landfills. Sometimes those who wish to recycle forget an important step in the process, removal of the packaging materials inside the cardboard container. 

Foam packaging mixed with cardboard is a major contaminant in recycling; you must remove all foam, bubble wrap, and plastic before flattening and recycling the cardboard box, as these materials jam machinery and cannot be recycled in the same process.

Make sure you remove the packaging from the cardboard and throw it away with your municipal solid waste, which may be curbside pick-up or in a dumpster. If you are concerned that the foam packaging takes too much space in your municipal solid waste, simply break the foam up in a tote or garbage can which will reduce its size, then dump it into a garbage bag. 

Many people are receiving Christmas gifts that arrive in cardboard boxes right now. Please recycle those cardboard containers and please recycle responsibly.

Category: Public Notice

The Pennington County Ag Land Rental Workshop which was scheduled for December 18th at the Pennington County Joint Facilities  building has been postponed due to the forecasted poor travel weather. The workshop has been rescheduled for January 14th from 10 am until noon at the Pennington County Joint Facilities Building.

Minnesota farmers who plan to use a restricted use pesticide and possess a private pesticide applicator certification which expires on March 1, 2026 should plan to renew the certification after the 1st of the year. Renewal provides a great opportunity to help you stay current on pesticide safety, application best practices, and the latest in integrated pest management.

You can renew your certification by taking an in-person workshop, an online workshop, mailing in a paper test or taking the online pesticide applicators test. The online, self-paced course opens January 5th, 2026 and must be completed by February 28th to receive recertification credit. You can find it by searching “Minnesota private pesticide recertification,” as you can with all recertifications or at pat.umn.edu 

You may also take the paper test again. These tests are available at local extension offices and may be taken and submitted through the mail now; however they will not be graded until the first full week of January. 2026 will be the last year of the paper test, future private pesticide testing will be proctored beginning in 2027.

The private pesticide online test may also be accessed by using the same search terms and is now a proctored test, you must have a web camera to test this way. 

The private pesticide in-person workshop is a very well-attended way to recertify your license. You can register for the workshop online or the day of the workshop. You will need picture identification along with your current private pesticide applicators license. 

All recertifications cost $100 and may be paid online or, if you pay the day of an in-person workshop, you must pay by check-cash or credit cards are not accepted.  

To find a complete list of workshops in your area, please search “Minnesota private pesticide recertification" and click on the workshops dropdown box.

The University of Minnesota Extension office is still using the 19th edition of the Safety Education Manual which was last published in 2017. You may purchase this manual for $10 if you don’t already have one. If you have any questions, call Pennington County Ag Services at 218-683-7030.

Here is a list of local Private Pesticide workshops in 2026:

 

  • 1/20/2026
  • 1:00 - 4:30 pm
  • Ada Event Center
  • 415 West Main St
  • Ada
  • 56510
  • Norman

 

  • 1/26/2026
  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • McIntosh Community Center
  • 115 Broadway NW
  • McIntosh
  • 56556
  • Polk

 

  • 1/30/2026
  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Roseau City Center
  • 121 Center St E
  • Roseau
  • 56751
  • Roseau

 

  • 2/9/2026
  • 1:00 - 4:30 pm
  • Barnesville Event Center
  • 101 2nd St SE
  • Barnesville
  • 56514
  • Clay

 

  • 2/13/2026
  • 1:00 - 4:30 pm (this include a ½ hour “Stop the Bleed” course)
  • Northland Community & Tech College Auditorium
  • 1101 Highway One East
  • Thief River Falls
  • 56701
  • Pennington

 

  • 2/16/2026
  • 1:00 - 4:30 pm
  • Youngquist Auditorium- NWROC, UMN - Crookston
  • 2900 University Ave.
  • Crookston
  • 56716
  • Polk

Category: Public Notice

In 2026, farmers who hold a Private Pesticide license can recertify February 13th from 1-4 PM at Northland Community and Technical College with the University of Minnesota Extension Service. This year after the workshop, farmers will also have the opportunity to attend a short, ½ hour course called “Stop the Bleed.” 

“Stop the Bleed” is a course on what you do before the first responders arrive.  Stop the Bleed courses train the public to save lives through three basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies that sometimes happen out in the field or at the farm shop. Advances made by military medicine and research in hemorrhage control are the basis for these simple actions that can save a life. All who complete the course will receive a first-aid kit before they leave the pesticide workshop.

Be ready to take to the field, ready to apply chemicals and prepared for accidents and emergencies that can happen on the farm. The Private Pesticide Workshop is February 13th at the Northland Community and Technical College auditorium from 1-4 pm and is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. The “Stop the Bleed” course will be held immediately following from 4 until 4:30 pm. 


Sign up for the pesticide workshop will open in December at https://extension.umn.edu/pesticide-safety-certification-resources/private-pesticide-applicators or simply search “minnesota pesticide safety certification.” No need to register for the Stop the Bleed course, just stay in your seat after the workshop and pick-up your first aid kit when the course is done.

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