The name of the river is a loose translation of the Ojibwe phrase, Gimood-akiwi ziibi, literally, the 'Stolen-land river' or 'Thieving Land river,' which originated when a band of Dakota Indians occupied a secret encampment along the river, hence 'stealing' the land, before being discovered and routed by the neighboring Ojibwe. Thief River Falls takes its name from a geographic feature, the falls of the Red Lake River at its confluence with the Thief River. Thief River Falls is home to the electronic parts distributor Digi-Key, one of the largest employers in the area, and was the birthplace of the vaunted Steiger Tractor, produced from 1958 to the late 1980s. South of Thief River Falls is one of the area's few Native American casinos, 7 Clans Casino, which also contains a hotel and indoor water park. The town is the home of snowmobile manufacturer Arctic Cat. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highways 1 and 32 are three of the main arterial routes in the city. It is the county seat of Pennington County. The population was 8,755 at the 2020 census.

Alcohol will also be sold soon in the River Road Cafe with times and selections depending upon the outlet.Thief River Falls, also called Thief River or TRF, is a city in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. *Water Park Hours: Please check the Water Park page as the hours vary.Īlcohol is now being sold through our temporary Bar that is located near the Blackjack tables. The fun isn't just for adults, our huge water park and arcade with snack bar make this a truly family friendly destination. The newly renovated River Road Cafe further adds to experience featuring daily rotating buffets, a menu full of classic homemade style meals like biscuits and gravy, liver and onions, and seven different types of burgers. The casino floor boasts over 650 gaming machines (video slots, poker and keno) and four live blackjack tables so you get Las Vegas action and Northern Minnesota hospitality under the same roof. Our Thief River Falls location has been open for nearly 30 years and is full of charm with a beautiful rustic exterior and lodge like interior, it's a welcome retreat the minute you arrive.

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