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Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Host Scott Hennen opens this high-energy edition of What's On Your Mind by refusing to let the news cycle bury one of the greatest American achievements of the decade: the successful splashdown and return of the Artemis 2 crew. Scott breaks down the raw emotion of the astronauts' homecoming and explains why winning the "war in space" is a vital signal to global competitors like China. The conversation then shifts to the heavy-hitting political landscape of the Midwest. U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Tafoya joins Scott in-studio to discuss her campaign to "right the ship" in Minnesota, tackling the state's massive fraud scandals, the "woke" educational agenda, and why 200,000 missing Republican voters are the key to a 2026 victory. Later, Scott provides live analysis of President Trump's Rose Garden press conference, covering everything from the naval blockade of Iran to his public "dust-up" with the Pope and a surprise DoorDash delivery that highlights his "no tax on tips" policy. Standout Moments: [00:10:50] The "Joy Train" Returns: Scott plays moving clips from Artemis 2 astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, highlighting their first press conference in Houston after 10 days in space.   [00:14:50] Michelle Tafoya In-Studio: The former sports broadcaster turned Senate candidate pulls no punches regarding the Tim Walz administration, calling for prison sentences for those involved in state fraud scandals.   [00:20:15] Voting with Their Feet: Tafoya explains why middle-class families are fleeing Minnesota for "freer states" like South Carolina and Florida to escape radical agendas.   [00:22:10] The $10 Million Race: A look at the financial metrics of the Minnesota Senate race and Tafoya's 2.2-million-dollar first-quarter fundraising haul.   [00:27:12] No Tax on Tips: President Trump makes history by accepting a DoorDash delivery at the White House to promote tax relief for service workers.   [00:30:45] Blockading Iran: Trump takes media questions on the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, vowing that Iran will never become a nuclear nation.   [00:32:30] Trump vs. The Pope: Scott addresses the tension between the Vatican and the White House, arguing that the Pope and the President have fundamentally different roles and constituencies.   [00:37:15] Behavioral Health in Schools: Sanford Health psychologist Dr. Nicole Cross-Hillman discusses a growing program bringing mental health services directly into classrooms.   [00:41:40] Red at the Ralph: A preview of the upcoming gubernatorial debate in Thief River Falls featuring Mike Lindell and other Republican contenders.…

Pam Brekke joins Phil to give the details. This free event is the first Saturday in May at Epiphany Station Church in TRF.

Season 6, Episode 281 Key U.S. News: Fire Readiness, Sky Explosions, Wildlife Impacts & Rancher Relief Spring Means Wildfire Preparations According to Wildfire Today, it's been 40 years since the United States' western region has experienced this low of snowpack near winter's end, setting the stage for what many fear will be an early and extreme peak wildfire season. Not only does low snowpack worsen environmental conditions and increase the possibility of extreme fires, but it also limits the window to safely set prescribed burns during the spring. As winter fades and temperatures rise, spring marks the beginning of wildfire season in many parts of the country—especially in areas expecting dry conditions. If forecasts point to drought, early preparation can make a critical difference in protecting your home, land, and outdoor experiences. Preparing Your Property for Wildfire Season Getting ahead of wildfire risk starts right outside your door. Spring is the ideal time to reduce fuel sources and create defensible space around your property. Clear and Maintain Defensible Space Remove dry leaves, dead grass, and fallen branches from around your home and outbuildings. Trim trees so branches are at least 6–10 feet away from structures and keep grass short. Fire spreads quickly through dry, continuous vegetation—breaking that chain is key. Plan Water Access If you're in a rural area, make sure hoses, pumps, or water tanks are functional and accessible. Clearly mark water sources for emergency responders if possible. Using Prescribed Burning Responsibly Prescribed, or controlled, burning can be a powerful tool for reducing wildfire risk when done correctly. What Is Prescribed Burning? Prescribed burning involves intentionally setting small, controlled fires under specific weather conditions to remove excess vegetation. This reduces the amount of fuel available for larger, uncontrolled wildfires. When and How to Do It Spring is often a safer window due to cooler temperatures and higher moisture levels—but only under the right conditions. Always: Check local regulations and permits Monitor wind speed and direction Have firefighting tools on hand (water, shovels, firebreaks) If you're inexperienced, consider working with local fire officials or trained professionals. Stay Alert: Fire Bans and Weather Warnings During drought conditions, fire risk can change rapidly. Staying informed is just as important as physical preparation. Monitor Local Fire Restrictions Counties and states often issue burn bans or restrictions when conditions become dangerous. These rules can change weekly—or even daily—based on weather patterns. Pay attention to: Open burn bans Equipment restrictions (like chains or welding) Campfire limitations Ignoring these rules can lead to fines—and far worse, accidental wildfires. Watch the Weather High winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures create the perfect storm for fire spread. Even routine activities like mowing or towing a trailer can spark fires under the wrong conditions. Camping During Fire Season: Staying Safe and Responsible Outdoor recreation doesn't have to stop during fire season—but it does require extra care and awareness. Understand Fire Ban Levels Not all fire bans are the same. Some allow campfires in designated rings, while others prohibit all open flames. Before heading out, check: Park or forest service websites Campground postings Local ranger stations Safe Alternatives to Campfires If campfires are restricted, you can still enjoy the camping experience: Use propane camp stoves (if allowed) Bring LED lanterns for ambiance Prepare no-cook or pre-cooked meals If Campfires Are Allowed When conditions permit fires: Use established fire rings only Keep fires small and manageable Never leave a fire unattended Fully extinguish with water—stir ashes until cool to the touch A good rule: if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Meteor Boom Heard Across Multiple States A loud boom that startled people across parts of the Midwest and East Coast has been traced back to a small asteroid, according to NASA. The object—about 6 feet wide and weighing roughly 7 tons—entered Earth's atmosphere on the morning of March 17, 2026. As it broke apart high above the ground, it released energy equal to about 250 tons of TNT. That explosion created a pressure wave, producing the booming sounds heard across at least 10 states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania. The event was widely seen and reported, with eyewitnesses spotting a bright fireball streaking across the sky. Some of those sightings were confirmed by the National Weather Service, which used lightning-detection satellite tools to help identify the meteor. Experts say the boom was likely a sonic boom caused by the asteroid breaking apart at high speed. Despite the dramatic sight and sound, there are no reports of debris reaching the ground, suggesting the object burned up in the atmosphere. In short, it was a brief but powerful space event—visible across a wide region, but ultimately harmless. Reference: https://weather.com/science/space/news/2026-03-17-cleveland-boom-meteor-national-weather-service Minnesota Corn Spill Draws Deer Onto Tracks, Leading to Mass Deaths In northern Minnesota, a spilled load of corn from a train has unintentionally created a deadly situation for local wildlife. Over the past several weeks, more than 100 whitetail deer are believed to have been killed after being drawn onto railroad tracks to feed on corn scattered along an 80–90 mile stretch from Thief River Falls to the Canadian border. Residents say a railcar carrying salted corn likely opened in transit, spilling grain along the tracks. The easy food source has attracted deer and other animals, especially during a harsh winter when food is scarce. But the tracks also pose a danger: deer tend to stay on them to avoid deep snow, making it difficult to escape oncoming trains. Local landowner Steve Porter has documented the scene, reporting widespread carcasses and heavy deer activity along the railway. He estimates the death toll could range between 100 and 200 animals. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed the spill, noting that such accidents do happen, though they rarely coincide with times when deer are most vulnerable. Officials have already euthanized at least 13 injured deer in the area and warn that more dead animals may be discovered once the snow melts. Residents continue to express concern as the situation unfolds, calling it an unusually severe wildlife loss tied to an avoidable accident. Reference: https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/railway-corn-spill-dead-deer California Sends $3.5 Million to Ranchers Coping With Gray Wolves Wildlife officials in California say more than three-and-a-half million dollars has now been distributed to livestock producers dealing with the return of gray wolves. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says about $3.52 million has been paid out through the state's Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program, which was created by the California Legislature to help ranchers offset costs tied to wolf activity. The program offers support in three different ways. Ranchers can receive payments for confirmed livestock losses caused by wolves, “pay-for-presence” payments when wolves are documented in an area, and funding for deterrent tools aimed at preventing conflicts between wolves and livestock. Most of the money so far has gone to ranchers in Northern California, where wolf activity has been most concentrated. Counties receiving funding include Siskiyou County, Lassen County, Modoc County, Plumas County, Shasta County, Sierra County and Tulare County. According to the department's data, Siskiyou County has received the largest share, with payments topping two million dollars. Other counties, including Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas,   have received smaller amounts to help producers respond to wolf-related impacts. The compensation program was developed after the return of the Gray Wolf to California in the early 2010s. Wildlife officials say the effort is meant to support ranchers while the state continues managing the recovering wolf population. State officials say they'll keep working with eligible producers to distribute remaining funds, and application information is available through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Reference: https://www.sierradailynews.com/local/california-distributes-over-3-5-million-to-ranchers-affected-by-gray-wolves/ OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Congress reacts to military action in Iran, Leo Dartoe found guilty of murder, ND judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345M to DAPL developer, Minnesota trucker drives wrong way on Missouri interstate, Thief River Falls man killed in snowmobile crash, Out-of-state testing for MN hemp products, Weather with Chief Meteorologist Tom SzymanskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

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Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Brad and Heidi Mitchell join Phil to preview this amazing marriage conference coming to the TRF Evangelical Free Church on January 16 - 17.

The parish mission and his vision for St. Bernard's church in Thief River Falls, MN

Listen to Bob Roers and Derek Hanson give you the call of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton's victory over Thief River Falls in the Minnesota Section 8AAA Championship Game at the Fargodome!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we learn about a crazy duck band found in Minnesota by Cooper Kangas of Thief River Falls. He tells us how he got the duck band, what the bird was, and how old it was. We've heard of similar stories, but it's still so hard to believe. Cooper also talks about […] The post Week 685: Crazy Duck Band Found in Minnesota appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

BAJA drivers #2 Hogan Lundeen, #49 Dylan Horne, & #29 Mike Reber come on the show to discuss their 2025 seasons thus far and preview the Thief River Falls races on August 2  at the Thief River Falls Fairgrounds at 3pm! Find out more about BAJA and Bush racing on their Facebook group - http://bit.ly/4lN55tj   Check out the Dirty Thursday YouTube channel for our latest 100 episodes - https://www.youtube.com/@gfbsdirtythursday   Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access to past Dirty Thursday episodes visit https://dirtythursday.podbean.com/ - Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX #grandforksbestsource #GFBS #NOSA #dirtythursday #dirtracing   #sprints #midwestmodifieds #purestock #streetstock #lightningsprints #latemodels #NLRA

DescriptionIn the wake of the news this week of Pope Francis' death, I immediately wondered what we could do here at Better Preach to honor his legacy, teaching and example - particularly around Preaching. For a while I wanted to do a dive into his first major letter to the Church, the Joy of the Gospel, from 2013, and look closely at his lengthy section in that document on homiletics. And thanks to Fr. Craig Vasek, who joined me way back in the beginning on episode 2 of Better Preach, he agreed to join me again at the last minute here to look back at Pope Francis' longest magisterial teaching on Preaching. Father Craig Vasek currently serves as pastor of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Ordained in 2010 as a priest of the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, Fr. Vasek is a graduate of the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City, having obtained a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in 2011. Father Vasek has worked extensively with the Missionaries of Charity of Saint Teresa of Calcutta in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. He has produced works on the topics of Scripture and the Spiritual Life, and served as Specialist for the National Eucharist Revival with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.Check out Fr. Vasek's homilies here on: Podbean: https://stbernards.podbean.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mwAvHPBm7c0pjGYUZxWEdLinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel.Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or FacebookJoin the Better Preach email list.

Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis will be at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, MN. on Saturday with their Grits and Glamour Tour. Lorrie Morgan called into the show this week to talk about this upcoming show and the journeys her career has taken her on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's EYE ON NPI is spinning up to be a good one, it's the Texas Instruments DRV10974 BLDC Motor Driver (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/DRV10974PWPR/9091905) a simple and powerful way to add BLDC motor control to any design, with a wide operating range and all-in-one functionality so you only need a few passives to have a full feedback-ready system for fan control. We haven't used a lot of brushless DC motors - we'll call them BLDC motors - very often here at the 'fruit but that doesn't mean they aren't an essential motor you need to know about. They are the fourth of the most common DC motors people use: steppers / linear actuators, brushed DC, and servo are the others. (Technically, servos are a type of brushed or brushless DC but they're so integrated we separate them). Brushed DC motors are great for anything that has to spin fast, and if you need more torque or lower speeds just gear them down. Brushed DC motors can be driven with a low cost H-bridges (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H-bridge) such as the DRV8833 (https://www.digikey.com/short/zj9p84wr). All you need is two PWM signals to set the direction and speed - you can even add an external encoder if you want to have precise speed calculations (https://www.adafruit.com/product/4416) If you have a motor that's spinning continuously, you're better off going with a brushless motor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushless_DC_electric_motor): these still spin around fast like a brushed DC but give up the commutation brushes. Instead, we have to toggle one of three windings in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to move the stator around. This isn't too bad when the motor is already running, just keep toggling them and you can pretty much guarantee the speed because you're inching the stator around. However, it's harder to start the motor because you have to slowly pulse each coil and you don't know whether the fan is keeping up or falling behind. The easiest way to handle this issue is to have hall effect sensors built into or outside the motor which can detect the permanent magnet on the rotor. But this is expensive, and annoying! So instead we can take advantage of 'back EMF', (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-electromotive_force) the effect on each coil from the internal permanent rotor magnet as it goes around. We can use this as a method to determine the actual speed, but the techniques for doing so are way more complex than a DC or stepper motor. Instead of just applying DC voltage, you have to perform multiple steps to begin rotation from a stop: alignment, open loop acceleration, then closed loop speed control. Which is why you want an easy-to-use chip that takes care of this logic for you, like the TI DRV10974 BLDC Motor Driver (https://www.digikey.com/short/j85mb52n)! This chip abstracts away all that complex management, and provides a direction plus speed PWM pin interface so you can use it from any microcontroller. It even has built in FETs for up to 1A continuous current draw. The DRV10974 will convert the direction / PWM pins into 3 clean sinusoids with 180 degree phases for smooth and quiet motion. It can drive delta or wye motors, with 5 to 18VDC peak to peak voltages, and from 1 to 20 ohm impedance per coil. To allow the DRV10974 to drive a wide range of motors, there are three configuration resistors that let you tweak the performance in hardware. The first resistor will set the current limit from 200mA to 1.6A. The second lets you set the lead angle, a compensation for the back EMF readings (https://www.ti.com/video/6257299020001). The third will let you adjust the acceleration profile, basically letting you optimize the startup time from when we have the sensorless open-loop startup to closed-loop running. Once you've picked the motor you want to use with the DRV, follow TI's tuning guide (https://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slou505/slou505.pdf) to select the resistors for the best performance. There's also some lock-detection built in, since not having an external encoder makes it hard to know when the motor is not running anymore. For engineers that need a brushless motor driver chip that's inexpensive, and easy to integrate, the Texas Instruments DRV10974 BLDC Motor Driver (https://www.digikey.com/short/j85mb52n) is an excellent pick with plenty of stock available at DigiKey. There's also a ready-assembled eval board, the TI DRV10974EVM (https://www.digikey.com/short/0w5qpd04) available if you want to quickly test. And of course, you can pick up a BLDC motor from DigiKey as well (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/motors-ac-dc/178) Order today and your electronic items will fly faster than a rotating fan blade, from Thief River Falls to your office or home so you can start developing with the DRV10974 BLDC Motor Driver (https://www.digikey.com/short/j85mb52n) by tomorrow morning.

The Jay Thomas Show from Friday December 20th, 2024.  Guests include Brian Homer, Mayor of Thief River Falls, MN and your calls and emails.

Arctic Cat has cut more than five dozen jobs at its plant in Thief River Falls amid a downturn in the market for snowmobiles. And Anheuser Busch will close a large malting facility in Moorhead and move the work to a plant in Shakopee.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

What's the secret to retaining your team members and creating an organization where people love to work? DigiKey, an electronic component manufacturing organization in Thief River Falls, Minnesota has it all figured out—and Shane Zutz, DigiKey's vice president of human resources, is here to share the stories and insights behind DigiKey's success! In this episode, Shane shares stories highlighting the importance of curiosity, empathy, and leadership presence, and offers simple-yet-powerful strategies manufacturing leaders can put into action to build trust, accountability, and stronger connections at their own plant. 5:12 – Building a better organization starts with being present and making personal connections 8:13 – If your organization is in a small community, making personal connections is extremely important 9:00 – To find curious ways to engage your team, one strategy is to create a list of questions to ask 13:30 - With a strong foundation, you'll be better equipped to tackle challenges or crises 15:11 - There is a lot of value in simple gestures, like greeting your team in the morning 18:12 - Personalization goes a long way 22:41 Show care and concern for your team members Connect with Shane Zutz Learn more about Digikey Connect with Shane on LinkedIn and reach out to get added to his newsletter Thanks for Listening! Thanks for tuning it to another episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing! To learn more about Trevor Blondeel and Manufacturing Greatness, please visit our website or contact Trevor here.

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BAJA Drivers #14, D.J. McGregor & #2 Hogan Lundeen and guest host, MW Mod Driver #B0, Jory Berg join Jon Roberts in the GFBS Studios this week to discuss BAJA Racing at Thief River Falls this Saturday at Noon. They also the 2024 River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame Class that will be inducted at the races this Friday. For more information on the TRF BAJA races, visit their Facebook Group Page - https://bit.ly/4dsaa5y Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX  - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access to past Dirty Thursday episodes visit https://dirtythursday.podbean.com/  #grandforksbestsource #GFBS #NOSA #dirtythursday #dirtracing   #sprints #midwestmodifieds #purestock #streetstock #lightningsprints #latemodels #NLRA

About two years ago, DigiKey, a distributor of electronic, automation and control components, unveiled the company's new 1 million square foot facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The warehouse has 2.2 million usable square feet, making it one of the largest warehouses in North America. The warehouse is so big you could lay down the Empire State Building inside of it, and it's so technologically advanced that some employees say it's like working on the Death Star--logistically, not ideologically. Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

If you visit Thief River Falls, you may ask, who or what is the “thief” behind this river and this town?  There are several stories...

We took the opportunity at BikeMN's summit on capitol hill to chat with activists from across the state about cycling in their communities. Episode Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:46 | Alice Tibbetts, Duluth 15:46 | Ben Scheidel, Mankato 33:04 | The Parklet 34:23 | Glen Kajewski and Andy Miller, Thief River Falls 52:21 | Outro Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck, and transcribed by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the transcript on our website.

Yes!  You are in!  Casey, CK is back!  The Jogging Jesus!  No, he's not Jesus, just looks like we may think Jesus looks like and loves Jesus more than most people that I know.  And this message is definitely Deeper into Truth.  Audio is a bit challenging in the beginning yet please stick with it.  An amazing ending of Hope...If you would like to see Casey for yourself...here is the actual video, yet you will feed Facebook to view...only option at this time...oh and a special thank you to Creative Love Church for giving our dear Brother Casey an opportunity to speak.  Quite amazing that a boy from Thief River Falls, MN, that could hardly read ends up becoming an engineer and now delivers this message without a PhD in Theology.  Anything is truly possible with God.https://www.facebook.com/creativelovechurch/videos/deeper-into-truth/695444576059077/

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Sermon audio from River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Patti Marshall recently signed a two-year contract to continue playing for the Minnesota Whitecaps in the Premier Hockey Federation. Marshall, 25, played for the University of Minnesota from 2016-20 and then one season professionally in Sweden before returning to Minnesota to play for the Whitecaps and earn all-star status in each of the last two seasons. Before playing in college, she played four seasons for Shattuck-St. Mary's (2012-16), played on the USA Under-18 team three times (2013-15) and played two seasons of high school hockey for Thief River Falls (2010-12). Marshall is now in dental school at the University of Minnesota and she discusses how hockey ended up providing her interest in dentistry. She talks about her career on this episode of The Rink Live podcast with Jess Myers and Mick Hatten.

Join host, Jackie Mattox, on the WE Podcast latest episode of the "Leader in Highlight" Series as she interviews executives, Dave Doherty, President and COO, and Linda Johnson, Executive Vice President Operations, from DigiKey.Highlights from this episode include DigiKey's recent brand refresh and their focus on continuous innovation. Dave and Linda emphasize the aim to provide customers with instantaneous access to information, the investment in automation to enhance the digital experience, and the importance of being a healthy ‘disruptor' by being that one-stop shop for customers of all sizes, supporting both small-scale orders for designers, home engineers, and hobbyists, and large-scale production orders. Dave and Linda also share DigiKey's vision for the future, which involves maintaining the high availability of inventory  and choice of product their customers have come to expect. With their global presence, they can aggregate demand and deliver stock worldwide within 1-3 days, and they are dedicated to providing efficient and streamlined services to their customers. We learn that Digikey has kept it's roots in the quaint town of Thief River Falls, from where they headquartered and operating their global organization with the same foundational "people first" values. This episode explores DigiKey's emphasis on employee well-being and company culture and intentionally about how best to support their employees, not just in productivity, but as people in general, prioritizing the three C's: connection, collaboration, and community. The episode concludes with final thoughts on what energizes and brings each executive joy and sadness, not only as leaders, but as human beings. Don't miss this enlightening episode of the "Leader in Highlight" Podcast, where you'll gain valuable insights into DigiKey's history, their customer-centric approach, their dedication to channel partners, employee well-being, and industry innovation.Support the show

14-year-old Dawson Erickson from Thief River Falls landed a 70-inch sturgeon fishing off a dock! He joined Jason to talk about what it was like, and the touching reason landing that fish meant so much to him.

This week's EYE ON NPI will drive it's way into your heart and into your motorized design BOMs: it's the Texas Instruments DRV8411 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/t/texas-instruments/drv8411-dual-h-bridge-motor-driver), a nifty multi-purpose dual H-bridge driver for use with either two brushless DC motors or bi-polar stepper motor. This driver features a wide operating voltage, from 11V down to 1.65V, and up to 4A current output so it can be used in just about any motor control design. It's intended as an upgrade replacement to the popular DRV8833 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/DRV8833PW/4251165), with pin-compatible options or with reduced BOM options if you're good with a little redesigning. Now you might be thinking: Hey, that DRV8833 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/DRV8833PW/4251165) part number sounds so familiar - where have a I seen that before? Well, if you were thinking that you saw our Chip Shortage video clip from about 1 year ago (https://blog.adafruit.com/2022/05/26/chip-shortage-ti-drv8833-motor-driver-chipshortage-adafruit-adafruit-digikey-txinstruments/) we were desperately begging for some DRV8833's in PWP package so that we could get Crickit boards back in stock (https://www.adafruit.com/product/3093). We did get some eventually so that we have both our Crickit and DRV8833 breakout boards (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/3297/6419360) back in stock but now we're looking at maybe updating the design with this fancy upgrade. The original DRV8833 is a great chip, and can drive two DC motors or one stepper at 2.7-10.8V and peak current of 2A. To compare, the DRV8411 has a wider range of 1.65-11V which means its better at low voltage motors, say ones running off of 2 alkaline batteries. It's also available in 4A peak output transistor as the DRV8411A (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/DRV8411ARTER/18111300) - double the current! Note that if you are pushing that much current, at long intervals, through your driver you will have to think about heat-sinking (https://www.digikey.com/en/videos/c/cui/how-to-select-a-heat-sink). There's a section in the datasheet about how to use copper fill as a heat sink: 2 oz copper will do better than 1 oz and you'll want a large square area. Otherwise, you may have to look at adding an external heatsinking or forced cooling with a fan. Or, you may want to avoid getting into such a hot state by adding current limiting. These drivers can use a resistor that is in series with the motor power to limit how much current will sink: once the voltage across the resistor hits 200mV, the feedback system will reduce current draw. Our original breakout used these power/current-sense resistors to limit current to 1.2A by default. One nifty feature we saw in the DRV8411A version (https://www.digikey.com/short/5d917nh7) of this family is they've gotten rid of the 'in path' current sense resistors. While they worked great they needed to be high wattage in order to handle the full current from the motor path. The A changes this to a current mirror (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_mirror) so that low wattage resistors, say 0402 or 0603 size, can be used instead saving a ton of space. You can also connect the monitor pads to your favorite microcontroller ADC to monitor current draw. And, oh yes, the DRV8411 (https://www.digikey.com/short/f8z23pm7) and DRV8411A (https://www.digikey.com/short/5d917nh7) are both in stock right now for instant shipping from Digi-Key! When you order from Digi-Key they will pack and ship your order from Thief River Falls within the day and you will get it as quickly as tomorrow morning so you can get your motors twisting and turning with this fabulous NPI.

This year's Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton boys basketball team has been through a lot. The Rebels beat Thief River Falls in the Section 8AA championship, getting redemption after last year's loss in the same game. The 2022-23 squad had to squeeze a season's worth of games into a trunkated schedule after the school's deep playoff football run, but the Rebels battled to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2016.

02/09/23: Joel starts the segment with a caller, Larry, telling his story regarding corporate farming. Then Don & Sheila Rude, farmers near Tolna in Nelson County, join the conversation. They raise organic turkeys, which they market through Northern Pride, a turkey processing cooperative in Thief River Falls, MN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dick Bremer joins Phil to talk about his visit to benefit St. John Lutheran School, and some interesting information about his life and faith!

10:06 - 10:20 – Michael Rostberg, Shanley Deacons QB (St. Thomas FB commit) Breaking down 42-14 state quarterfinals win over Minot, previewing state semifinals game at Mandan   10:22 - 10:30 – High school playoff football breakdown   10:34 - 10:47 – Kevin Feeney, Moorhead Spuds football head coach previewing section semi's against Alexandria   10:50 - 10:58:50 – Minnesota Sports talk (Twins, Wild, Vikings, and Timberwolves) Rebels finished regular season 8-0 and earned a 1st round bye in the section playoffs D-G-F vs Thief River Falls on Saturday at 2 p.m. High School Football playoffs preview ND state football tournament Moorhead Spuds #2 Spuds vs. #3 Alexandria Sat, Oct 29th Location - Moorhead High School Time - 7 pm

MSHSL's John Millea tells us about a special season and his trips around Minnesota, including Thief River Falls.Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://discoverpropanemn.com/).

MSHSL's John Millea tells us about a special season and his trips around Minnesota, including Thief River Falls.Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://discoverpropanemn.com/).

Introduction Send those to farm4profitllc@gmail.com or find us all over social media.We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.The listener review today is brought to you by BW Fusion. When you sign up 500 acres to use the 401 microbial team with meltdown while mentioning Farm4Profit you will get one free field in their BW 365 program.Scott SetnikerThat's a good podcast, I really enjoy it.  I stumbled on it a while back - FaceBookYOU can now leave us a voicemail – 515.207.9640 What's Working in AG – TBDTopic – Growth Mentality (Adaptability)Guest – Aaron YaggieAaron grew up in agriculture as part of a family farm.  He graduated from NDSU with his ag economics degree and has been putting that to work. Aaron is the current president of Red River Ag and Hefty Seed Hawley along with the managing partner of the Thief River Falls location.  Not only does he stay busy with his own businesses but he proudly serves as the vice chairman of the board for his local bank.Let's start off by talking a little bit about your Family Farm BackgroundDid you live on the farm?Did/do your parents farm?How many members are farming – siblings, uncles, parents, etc….?How has this family dynamic evolved?What about the decisions for family made help them grow the farming operation?Can you think of a few examples of how your family adapted to changing times or changing markets?You went to college and obtained an ag econ degree.  Was your plan while in school to always come back to the farm?Alot of people coming back to the farm and feel a bit overwhelmed or struggle to find the place they bring value…..What was your returning to the farm story?How were you able to find ways to communicate your ideas with older leader/family members and have them be listened to?What was something you did that failed or something you tried that blew up?What did you learn?How did you adapt your actions and thinking after failures or successes?Where could concerns over mental health play a factor in the lives of those coming back to the farm?Sounds like part of your contribution to the farm and a big role that you played in coming back was to begin building a business parallel to the farm.  What exactly is the type of business you acquired or built?How did this opportunity present itself?Did you venture out on this path alone or did you have support?We are buy and sell grain, chemical, seed and other specialty ag products. Our mission is to help farmers earn more money.Why did you make the mission of your company to help farmers make more money?Were you collegially trained to run a business?What did you learn while growing the business that made you adapt your thinking?What are some key mindsets you have adopted to make you successful?What are some business decisions you have made to help your company grow?Have you adapted any of your strategies for the future of your company?Why is caring about your mental health a contributor to being laser focused on doing a good job in your farm or business?How did you get to become a director of a bank?!Was this an opportunity generated from running your own business?What do you know now that you wish you would have known sooner? SummaryChallengeSalford Offer reminderSubmit questions and topic suggestions

Digi-Key, a world-class electronics distribution company, is moving into a new location in Thief River Falls, Minn., which is about an hour east of Grand Forks. Workampers are needed to help move existing inventory to a new climate-controlled product distribution center down the road from the current location. Using handheld scanners, they'll be tracking inventory from its current spaces to the new storage areas. They'll be working overnight, but the pay is really good.

In this episode the boys welcome current St. Cloud State Husky and former Thief River Falls standout, Brendan Bushy.  Enjoy!